Otherworld Company Chapter 44.1: Gut Searching is Also a Part of the Job

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Jiro Tanaka: 28 years old – Unmarried

Girlfriend(s): Suela Handelberg & Memoria Tris

Occupation: Dungeon Tester (Regular Employee)

Magical Aptitude: Eight (General Class)

Job Title: Warrior

 

 

“…kill each other.” (Cockroachman)

 

 

I have been living in a fantasy world far removed from everyday life, but that is only because we are fighting against people we don’t recognize as human.

 

Instructors Kio and Fusio, although humanoid, are hardly human in appearance, and the opponents I have encountered in the dungeon so far are, of course, not human.

 

The people I have encountered in the dungeon so far are not human, to say the least. I have cut down demons that were not quite human, but almost human-like, but this time I am dealing with a genuine human being.

 

Which means I need to be prepared.

 

Besides, it would be bad to keep quiet about such information, even if it is uncertain.

 

Thorough reporting and communication are fundamental.

 

Even if the information is not yet confirmed, you should consult with them about what needs to be discussed.

 

But…

 

Am I being tested?

 

The cockroach man in front of me, Gee, stinks both in his first and subsequent impressions. [T/N: Yep his name is Gee like gokiburi, the Japanese for a cockroach.]

 

I don’t need to think about whether it was deliberate or natural, but I certainly can’t take his word for it.

 

In addition, the supervisor’s word, this incident has been sent to me to resolve without relying on Suela or the supervisor.

 

Is the supervisor aware of this latest attempt at dueling?

 

Or are they unaware and the timing is just perfect?

 

If I decide to believe and take action, it’s better to do it early.

 

But if it’s misinformation and the goal is to block my movement, then… I’m starting to get lost in my thoughts.

 

 

“What else can you tell me?” (Jiro)

 

“I don’t know… What the—?!” (Cockroachman => Gee)

 

“Can I hit you?” (Jiro)

 

“You shouldn’t attack before asking!? That’s also a lump of metal, you know!?” (Gee)

 

“Be thankful it wasn’t the blade.” (Jiro)

 

 

I tried to draw out information to remedy that, but it wasn’t my fault for punching this guy who was talking like what I could only assume was a joke.

 

I assess this guy, feeling as if I had hit a sandbag through the Mineral Tree.

 

 

“I don’t believe it.” (Jiro)

 

“No, it’s true.” (Gee)

 

“Your existence.” (Jiro)

 

“What!?” (Gee)

 

“That’s right.” (Jiro)

 

 

If I don’t joke around, my thoughts will run wild.

 

I take out a cigarette, puts it in my mouth, and light it.

 

It is a familiar action that can be done with one hand.

 

I can do it with my eyes closed, and the sensation that permeates my lungs keeps my thoughts calm.

 

What to do now? I am curious about the behavior of these two troublemakers.

 

Above all, Wado does not deny the words of this cockroach man called Gee.

 

That’s what worries me.

 

 

“Fuu.” (Jiro)

 

 

I exhaled purple smoke as I can’t do anything about it, though I am a bit worried.

 

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that these two are not good listeners.

 

 

“What are you doing?” (Hizumi)

 

“…They are demons, right?” (Miki)

 

 

Whether the timing is good or bad, Hizumi and his party have come.

 

When they came in, I pulled out the Mineral Tree and put it near the man who looked like a cockroach, and the ogre that was sitting in the back from Hizumi’s sight. It’s not unreasonable to hear, and in the case of Nanase, it’s no exaggeration to say that all women hate cockroaches, and one is anthropomorphized and is hiding behind Hizumi in front of her.

 

 

“I’m just having a little trouble, nothing that will interfere with my work. Also, if you guys are done with your business, go home.” (Jiro)

 

 

Feeling the air of finality, the business from before has ended, I lower the Mineral Tree and refocused my thoughts.

 

There is not enough information.

 

I may be running out of time, but it is not a good idea to move in the dark.

 

I have no other choice but to get the information I can myself while carrying out my duties.

 

It hurts that Memoria, who can tell me things happening behind the scenes, has returned home. Since I can’t use this route to hear bits of stories and gossip, I have to follow another lead.

 

Time to work for the time being

 

 

“Um, may I be allowed to watch?” (Gee)

 

“Then, so will I.” (Wado)

 

“Go home, both of you!” (Jiro)

 

 

I wonder if they really plan on getting in the way.

 

Rather, do they even have a job?

 

What’s the point of sitting in a place where someone you just fought and almost killed is staying, if you’re a normal person? …these guys aren’t people, at least not humans.

 

Besides, if this Ogre and Cockroach are the norm, it would make me sad.

 

 

“Don’t get in the way… or if you’re already in the way, that’s just fine, both of you can be the targets.” (Jiro)

 

“Hmm, a sparring partner?” (Wado)

 

“No, Wado, he said we’re targets, you know?” (Gee)

 

 

I’m going to use you as targets anyway.

 

I’ve just been in a fistfight and my body is quite tense.

 

If you’re an Ogre that’s tougher than any human or a Cockroach that’s not going to easily die, there would be no problem.

 

 

“It doesn’t matter which one it is. For now, Nanase, equip yourself with this.” (Jiro)

 

“…Is this a serving tray?” (Miki)

 

“It’s a shield. Why would I have to prepare a serving tray? We talked about this yesterday.” (Jiro)

 

“But there is nothing to grab on to?” (Miki)

 

 

At any rate, Jiro handed Nanase two shields that he had set aside, but Nanase didn’t seem to understand what they were.

 

Well, she wasn’t exactly sure.

 

While wondering why there was a tray, I pointed to the disc-shaped iron plate and explained.

 

 

“It’s a levitating shield called a [Float Shield]. The user is decided by registering magic power. All you have to do is to channel magic power through it and it will float.” (Jiro)

 

 

I took a puff of my cigarette and exhaled the smoke in the downwind direction.

 

Nanase compares the two floating shields with a quiet and surprised “Oh!” (Jiro)

 

Originally, one shield would be a good substitute, but these shields are twins.

 

The area is so small that it is more like a small shield than a shield.

 

However, thanks to this, there is little worry about blocking the view.

 

 

“For now, the first thing you need to do is to make it float. Send the magic power to the shield.” (Jiro)

 

“Yes.” (Miki)

 

 

When Nanase puts her hand on the [Float Shield] that prioritizes ease of use, her magic power slowly flows into the floating shield, and a circuit-like pattern appears and the shield slowly floats.

 

 

“Oh.” (Miki)

 

 

But soon the shine fades, and a clanging sound from some iron object falling echoes on the floor.

 

 

“The shield will fall off soon as you can see if you don’t keep it flowing. If it is equipped with a magic stone, it is said that it can accumulate magic power like a battery and keep it floating, but it doesn’t have one, so the only way is to keep the magic power flowing.” (Jiro)

 

 

Originally, floating shields are said to be equipped with a magic stone in the center that contains several functions.

 

But this one doesn’t have it.

 

It’s just a spare that only has the minimum function of floating and moving.

 

If you give a high-performance one poorly, it will not be training and you can reduce costs, exactly two birds with one stone, the ratio of grounds is about 3 to 7, but it is not necessary to say.

 

By the way, if you add another element to this, Nanase’s training is fine.

 

 

“Hizumi, you’re going to be running.” (Jiro)

 

“Eh?” (Toru)

 

“Keep running until I say you’re done. You have too little stamina for running around. You get exhausted way too easily. Meanwhile, Nanase will be practicing her defense by letting it float and move quickly.” (Jiro)

 

 

I told him to get on with it, but he didn’t seem to be convinced.

 

In the first place, did he forget that at the time of the first test, he was already breathless and was just a step closer to complete annihilation?

 

The important thing in this job is first of all physical strength, secondly physical strength and the physical strength to take action in everything.

 

After all, even a wizard has to be able to run a full marathon with time to spare.

 

And I have no intention of wasting my time on a field trip.

 

 

“Take your time later, scram now, I mean it.” (Jiro)

 

 

After telling him to run, like shooing a dog, Hizumi starts running slowly.

 

To be honest, he doesn’t seem to be motivated at all.

 

 

“Well, that’s going well. Have you been able to keep it afloat Nanase?” (Jiro)

 

“Yes, what will we be doing with this?” (Miki)

 

“Hmm? Block.” (Jiro)

 

 

“Eh?” (Miki)

 

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