Otherworld Company Chapter 40.2: It’s Not the Perpetrator that gets Inconvenienced, It’s Always Someone Else… So, Don’t Come Over Here!

　“Aw, f*ck!” (Jiro)

　I had no choice but to do it.

　I was forced into this situation, so I quickly operated my cell phone and called Kaido.

　I gave him a quick message and handed over the chain of command. I heard him grumpily and said, “The second coming of a senior who has been working overtime all night!” He was saying something incomprehensible, but I received his affirmative, so let’s say it’s good.

　For the time being, or rather for this week and next week, I can buy time by instructing them to look for rough spots in the tiers they are accustomed to while leveling.

　I don’t know when the work on my side will be finished, and since there is no way of knowing when the work will be finished, I have to do what I can now so that I can send out instructions again when things are settled.

　Then the matter with Suela,

　“I see…” (Suela)

　“I’m so sorry.” (Jiro)

　“I don’t blame you, those were Lady Evia’s instructions to you, but it seems I need to have a bit of a talk about ‘that person’. I believe the eighth training area is vacant.” (Suela)

　I explained the situation and she understood.

　I was well aware that I didn’t have much time, but I still felt it was wrong to refuse her on my cell phone, so I opted to visit her in person.

　I felt bad to stop her from working on her paperwork and suddenly changing my schedule like this, even if it was for work.

　I am very grateful to Suela, who told me not to worry about it.

　I vow to make it up to her and try not to look at her smile as she summons some kind of ostentatious staff.

This is all that guy’s fault.

　“But still, it looks like you’re also in a lot of trouble.” (Jiro)

　“Yes. I can’t help it.” (Suela)

　“Are we getting a lot of testers for the second batch and is everything going well?” (Jiro)

　“Yes, some people have already been interviewed and some will move into the dormitory next month.” (Suela)

　“Please don’t let this batch lean towards rearguards again, because it’s pretty bad enough that I’m the only pure vanguard in the tester parties that are up and running right now.” (Jiro)

　“Yes, we’ve taken that into account and this time we’ve made it possible to measure aptitude in addition to their wishes, so it won’t be like last time.” (Suela)

　“Well, I hope there are more like me. More victims for Instructor Kio.” (Jiro)

　“Then I’ll have to stock up on potions.” (Suela)

　“Better yet, why not combine it with employees with recovery occupations? They’ll gain experience, right?” (Jiro)

　“That might be a good idea.” (Suela)

　I take a short break to talk with her, and even though all we can talk about is work, the fact that we can be together lightens the mood that had been so gloomy a few minutes earlier. [T/N: Sure, but let’s sacrifice a few newbies to instructor Kio and Fusio.]

　“But I was wondering how much Suela and the others would appreciate the Hollywood action movies.” (Jiro)

　“Yes, I’ve been wondering that myself. I was wondering if we could get some new spell ideas from it.” (Suela)

　“I’m sure we could take down some aliens or something living over there.” (Jiro)

　“From what Jiro said, I imagine there are similar beings over here, so we might be able to deal with them.” (Suela)

　What if there are aliens?

　I can’t help but think of a movie playing out in my head, the Demon King vs. a giant UFO.

The fact that the main character is the Demon King and not a brave hero is proof that I am becoming more and more absorbed in this company.

I tried to imagine it, but the president of our company is capable of delivering firepower equivalent to that of a nuclear weapon if he puts his whole strength into it, so I can’t say that he wouldn’t be able to do it, right?

　If it were to be realized, I’m sure we could get a great picture with all the talented company personnel without any stunts or CG.

　Personally, I would like to see Kio’s instructor cut a spaceship in half with a sword, even if a small one.

　In this case, I think it is the film crew rather than the performers who are in danger but let’s leave that aside.

　“The president, of course, but I think Kio would probably beat anyone to a pulp, wouldn’t he?” (Jiro)

　“Yes… I’m sure Lady Evia would be able to handle hundreds of them.” (Suela)

　“Yes, I suppose it will. I imagine it will be handled in a subtle manner with chant-less magic.” (Jiro)

　“Yes, I think I could handle one or two.” (Suela)

　“Can I do the same?” (Jiro)

　“Yes, with your current equipment, you can safely handle one at the very least.” (Suela)

　“If there’s more than one, I’d better run.” (Jiro)

　I thought it would be quite interesting to adapt the fiction of this side to the reality of the other side, but Kaley’s gaze, telling me not to flirt on the job, is starting to get a little strong.

　The only reason I stopped by here was to cancel my plans for the day.

　Any more and I would have incurred her resentment.

　“I’d better get going.” (Jiro)

　“Yes, I know it’s not what you’re used to, but be careful.” (Suela)

　“Yeah.” (Jiro)

　I don’t care if it’s in front of my room, this is my workplace, and as expected, there’s nothing more to be done.

　Suela’s smiling face sends me off with a little boost of motivation, and I leave the place.

　My work gear is ready, so I head for the gate with my feet.

　The place is deserted, as there are only a few testers here.

　Normally, the place would be a bit more crowded, but there is no sign of anyone.

　I am meeting up with Hizumi and his friends here.

　The fact that they are not here means that they are still in the dungeon.

　I wonder why I have to make such a troublesome appointment, but work is troublesome by nature.

　I’ll just have to make peace with it.

　They showed up just as I was finishing a pack of cigarettes.

　“They must have really torn you to shreds.” (Jiro)

　“It’s your fault.” (Toru)

　“No, it’s your mismanagement.” (Jiro)

　I don’t do anything to extinguish my remaining cigarette, even if I caught sight of them.

　I would be careful about the direction in which I exhaled the smoke, as is good manners for smokers, but that’s it.

　He must have also been taking on the dungeon of the Ogre King.

　The dust and mud characteristic of that dungeon can be seen here and there on his equipment.

　In addition to his appearance, his exhaustion is clearly visible on his face.

　“I’ve come to support your party under orders delivered by Nostalfel.” (Jiro)

　“…” (Toru)

　“You should at least reply. And if you don’t want people to think you’re a kid, fix your expression.” (Jiro)

　With no regard for Hizumi’s unimpressive face that glared at me, I nonchalantly cut to the matter at hand.

　When I advised him that he didn’t respond, his expression became even angrier.

　“If you don’t like it, just say so. If you have the guts to disgrace the face of your handler and spit in the face of the supervisor who issued the order, just refuse the offer. I’m doing my minimum duty. I’m willing to do it, but if you, the leader, is not willing to do it, then I’m not going to proceed.” (Jiro)

　“…You’re under my command, right?” (Toru)

　“Idiot, who said that? How can we make such a decision when we don’t even know each other’s capabilities? I’m just a helper, but I’m going to decide whether or not I’m going to be under your command.” (Jiro)

　He’s either tired or stressed, probably both, but that, plus the frustration of things not going well lately, has this guy’s head whirling all over the place.

　“… Well, do you have enough physical strength for the time being?” (Jiro)

　“Yes.” (Toru)

　“OK, then let’s see what we can do for each other.” (Jiro)

　I don’t expect any reaction from the woman behind Hizumi, Miki Nanase.

　I don’t know whether she is acting or not, but she just looks at me and Hizumi anxiously like we’re about to come to blows.

　“What are we going to do?” (Toru)

　“We’re going to a training facility. What? It’s a simple test.” (Jiro)

　I tell him to follow me, and I walk away as I grind out the cigarette, I’m almost finished smoking with my portable ashtray.

　I paused, and prompted them with a side nod, hoping they would follow me.

　The training facility is less than a five-minute walk from the gate.

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