Otherworld Company Chapter 42.2: From One or Two Stacks of Work…

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“Hey.” (Voice)

 

“—!?” (Jiro)

 

 

If someone calls out to me there without any presence, sound, or warning, I immediately reach for the handle of the Mineral Tree.

 

The person who called out to me, seeing my behavior, nodded in admiration as he swept his long, beautifully groomed blonde hair, admiring how well it had grown.

 

 

“You look tense.” (Demon King)

 

“Pre-President!?” (Jiro)

 

 

Well, I can’t afford to be bothered with such graceful actions.

 

The sudden appearance of the head of the company took me by surprise, this time in a different way from before.

 

Why, how, and what on earth is happening, my thoughts are on a spiral of confusion.

 

My common sense as a working person tells me that I have to greet him anyway.

 

 

“I’ve got a lot of work to do, and so I ran away.” (Demon King)

 

 

But even that common sense seems to have frozen over.

 

But I have at least understood why they showed up here.

 

I’m still not convinced, though.

 

 

“…” (Jiro)

 

“Hahaha, you seem too surprised to say anything!” (Demon King)

 

 

I was half surprised and half dismayed, to be precise.

 

He is our company president, a handsome blonde with a charismatic smile that never changes and no horns, but his very presence is definitely that of a Demon King.

 

 

“But Evia is also quite terrible. No matter how fast I read through the documents, like in the span of a heartbeat, it takes a lot of effort to keep doing it over and over. She is such a demon, I swear! So I’ve broken out for a change of pace.” (Demon King)

 

 

I can only respond with a “huh”.

 

Isn’t she a demon or something? Maybe I should just go in and say that the supervisor is actually a demon?

 

Or should I shudder at the amount of work that this supernatural mass of absurdity of a president would run away from?

 

Either way, I’m sure I’m not able to keep up with the high level of tension.

 

 

“Oops, I got too excited, If I stay too long, Evvia will find me. Let me cut to the chase.” (Demon King)

 

“Cut to the chase?” (Jiro)

 

 

I was surprised.

 

I had recently been promoted to section chief, but I was still just second from the bottom. Who would have thought that the head of the company would come to see me and tell me what he wanted me to do, even though we had barely talked before?

 

 

“You, you’re under a lot of pressure right now, and if you don’t become successful soon, you’re going to die.” (Demon King)

 

“Eh?” (Jiro)

 

Oh! Evia, improved her game, she has already noticed my location. Then you should also make an effort, Jiro! I still have high hopes for you in this!” (Demon King)

 

“Wait a minute! Pl-please, wait!” (Jiro)

 

 

For a moment, my thoughts completely stopped.

 

However, the instinctual spark that said “I would regret it if I didn’t speak” reappeared.

 

However, that moment was gone, and the Demon King vanished, leaving me with a few words with the most outrageous implications.

 

As if to say that he would not answer my cries from the start, he turned his gaze in a direction to another direction before disappearing from the scene as if he vanished like a mirage, laughing “Hahaha!”

 

I would like to think that I was seeing an illusion because of the suddenness of it.

 

 

“So, I was one step too late. Jiro, you should have stalled him a little longer.” (Evia)

 

“You know I can’t do it.” (Jiro)

 

 

I would like to believe the same, but the reality is merciless. As if to prove the reason for the Demon King’s presence a moment ago, the supervisor appeared in the next moment.

 

She glanced around to see if he was still hiding, clicked her tongue, and made a single bitter comment as if to say that she had been watching us just a few moments ago.

 

 

“Well, I have to look for him again.” (Evia)

 

“Supervisor, I know you’re busy, but what was it that the President said earlier?” (Jiro)

 

“It’s true. There are people who don’t like your promotion, or rather, the promotion of a human, and they also want your seat.” (Evia)

 

“They’re aiming for my life and my seat, then?” (Jiro)

 

 

After a sigh, she waved her hand, then she summons bat-like messengers to find the President’s whereabouts, probably to confirm something, clinging to what little hope there might be, but alas, just like my earlier action, any hope she had was dashed.

 

 

“Hmm, so just get promoted again.” (Evia)

 

“And if I do?” (Jiro)

 

“Your enemies can’t place their hands on you anymore.” (Evia)

 

“…” (Jiro)

 

“Oh, I haven’t told Suela about this.” (Evia)

 

“…So I now have no way to retreat?” (Jiro)

 

“If you do nothing.” (Evia)

 

 

I had heard that this company was a strict meritocracy and that it was very competitive, but how can I compete for the rugby ball in such a position?

 

But the supervisor nailed it.

 

Subconsciously, I’ve blocked out the thought that if I rely on this person, I can get by, and if I talk to Suela, I can find a solution.

 

From such a situation, I subconsciously lit a cigarette in front of the supervisor.

 

Routine work keeps thoughts calm.

 

The supervisor is telling me to try to solve the problem without relying on anyone else.

 

If the white smoke in my lungs can calm my mind and allow me to think a little better, I will be able to come up with a countermeasure.

 

 

“The point is to prove to you that I’m a useful guy, isn’t it?” (Jiro)

 

“Well, for a guy who was agitated just now, you seem pretty calm.” (Evia)

 

“You can’t do your job if you don’t keep your cool.” (Jiro)

 

 

She showed no indication that she was bothered by the cigarette, and on the contrary, was praised for quickly returning my emotions to normal at once.

 

Transient emotions are certainly necessary, but what is always required is calm thinking.

 

The supervisor implicitly showed me a solution.

 

If I panicked at this point, even her words would be in vain.

 

 

“Then, at the very least, I’ll let you know what to expect.” (Evia)

 

“If I have to listen to such words, I have no choice but to do my best.” (Jiro)

 

“Hmm, I’m going back to pursuing the Demon King.” (Evia)

 

 

The situation is a raging mess, a coin flips when you think it’s flipped, and the situation flips two or three times.

 

Satisfied, I look over at the supervisor, who has disappeared, just like the president, and ponder what to do.

 

Normally, when you hear that your life is being threatened, it is common sense for peaceful Japanese to rush to the police.

 

However, I am unable or unwilling to do so.

 

After all, in this company, exchanges of life and death are an everyday occurrence.

 

Besides, I have no intention of leaving this company, where I have two beautiful girlfriends, and find it very rewarding.

 

I was upset by the suddenness of the situation earlier, but after thinking about it, it’s nothing to panic about.

 

I may be somewhat shallow, but I have experience.

 

It is still too early to panic.

 

But it is also true that I should act quickly.

 

From the expectations of the President and Supervisor, the two top executives, I can guess that the enemy rivals are from a different faction than those two.

 

I would like to know more information about their race, power, etc., but the fact that they are not talking about it suggests that they want me to find out that information by myself.

 

So the fact that there is a problem has been confirmed.

 

 

“On the other hand, it is a chance to be seen and evaluated by the higher-ups.” (Jiro)

 

 

The supervisor’s words earlier may have meant that I should appeal to the fact that I can be used as a human being and solidify the foundation of my position, without the protection of anyone else.

 

It is true that I have relied on Suela and the supervisor in many ways.

 

Perhaps that is naivete.

 

I am not used to this situation, and my common sense is different.

 

I have always had these excuses in my mind.

 

I should think of this as a good opportunity to get rid of them.

 

 

“Well, what should I do first?” (Jiro)

 

 

The question is, in what areas will they attack me and kick me down the road, and in what areas will I prove myself?

 

How do they see the role of section chief, and what kind of foothold will I use in this role?

 

What kind of role does the company want me to play?

 

It’s as if the supervisor just told me that the period of doing only what I’m told is over.

 

I’m at the point where if I rely on Suela and the others, I’ll be recognized as the kind of guy who can stand on my own two feet.

 

It is up to my actions from now on that will determine the tipping point of the scale.

 

In the past, I would have thought it was too much trouble and wanted to keep quiet.

 

 

“It’s nice I am now able to laugh.” (Jiro)

 

 

I find myself enjoying this situation.

 

When was the last time I enjoyed a competition? When was the last time I began to think that competition was tiring and troublesome?

 

For the first time in a long time, I feel elated, or at least, I am enjoying this competition.

 

I guess that means I am finally becoming a member of the Demon King’s army.

 

 

“I have to enjoy everything.” (Jiro)

 

 

I’m sorry to Kaido and the others, but it’s not bad to work alone like this.

 

I continue on forward, enjoying the thought of what I might try.

 

 

Jiro Tanaka: 28 years old – Unmarried

Girlfriend(s): Suela Handelberg (Dark Elf) & Memoria Tris (Vampire)

Occupation: Dungeon Tester (Regular Employee)

Magical Aptitude: Eight (General Class)

Job Title: Warrior

 

Note for the Day

A challenge, feels like it’s been a while.

 

 

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