Otherworld Company Chapter 51.1: Whether It’s A Promise Or An Unspoken Agreement, You Don’t Always Have To Keep It

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Jiro Tanaka: 28 years old – Has Girlfriends

Girlfriend(s): Suela Handelberg & Memoria Tris

Occupation: Dungeon Tester (Regular Employee)

Magical Aptitude: Eight (General Class)

Job Title: Warrior

 

 

Where in the world am I headed?

 

I know they don’t know what I’m talking about, but rest assured, I don’t know either.

 

It has already been a week since I was told about the business trip.

 

Suela, Memoria, and the two other people I met in the commercial area taught me the ins and outs of traveling, and today is the day.

 

Well, the first two helped me a lot, but I also want to thank the latter two, I found out that some of their friends have been killed during their work.

 

I am now convinced that it is a good thing that I received knowledge on being a survivalist in the name of business travel and I can discount it as a tuition fee, but when I calmly think about what I learned, I am amazed.

 

But when I think back on what I have learned, I realize that I have gained so much knowledge and experience in the past few months that I wonder where my life is headed.

 

Since I changed jobs, in addition to the common sense called daily life in Japan, a second common sense is now being constructed like a twin building.

 

Well, whether that is a good thing or a bad thing, I will eventually find out.

 

But all I can say now is.

 

 

“Supervisor, What is this?” (Jiro)

 

“This is a Transfer Area.” (Evia)

 

“No, it’s a pit, no matter how you look at it, and it’s of the type where you can’t see the bottom.” (Jiro)

 

 

At least, I can say clearly toast to “Never have I ever” learned to move to another world through a rope-less bungee method.

 

Even though I am in a room, I had no idea where I am because I had to go through several transfer pits.

 

I am in a place that may not even be in the company, Memoria and me, and also the Supervisor, and Suela, who are also looking after us and operating the gates, are here with us.

 

The walls are a clean white, and golden patterns, like circuits, are carved in every direction.

 

Perhaps I had underestimated the scale of crossing dimensional walls.

 

The scale of this place and the concentration of magical power that fills it is an order of magnitude higher than anything I have ever felt before.

 

However, what was shown to me there was a gate that looked rather plain, in contrast to the fantastic atmosphere.

 

I had expected to be sent out through a door like entering a dungeon gate or a magic circle, but I could not hide my mouth twitching and cramping at the idea of a pitfall system.

 

Despite the neatness of the surroundings and the mysterious magic circle, the direction of the hole, which did not fit the fantastic atmosphere, was downward, not sideways.

 

There is a hole in the center of the room that can hold one person, as if to say, “Come on, fall in here.” (Jiro)

 

 

“It is a temporary gate, so it is inevitable that it is cut corners like this. It’s just a way to cut costs and avoid risks.” (Evia)

 

“Avoid risks?” (Jiro)

 

“From the perspective of Ithar, this is one of the secret passageways of the Demon King’s Army. It is not impossible to use the gate in reverse and be attacked.” (Evia)

 

“There have been several attacks using the gates in the past, so this is a countermeasure for that.” (Suela)

 

“I see.” (Jiro)

 

 

I nodded my head in agreement with Suela’s supplementary explanation that accompanied the Supervisor’s explanation.

 

The dungeon is a test area, and from the perspective of someone managing it, you have to be prepared for a constant attack.

 

Certainly, it would be risky to place a fixed gate in hostile territory.

 

It makes sense now that I asked why…

 

But,

 

 

“What about the return trip?” (Jiro)

 

 

From the sound of it, this gate is a one-way single-use device.

 

It would be a waste of time if we could not come back after going there.

 

 

“From Ithar, you can go through several Transfer Areas to the continent of the Demon King’s Army. We will make arrangements for you to return through there.” (Evia)

 

 

The way to Ithar was a simple one-way ticket, but the way back seemed to be far more complicated.

 

 

“Are you ready to go?” (Memoria)

 

“Memoria, I’ve seen people trying to calm their minds by escaping from reality…” (Jiro)

 

“No, if you don’t go, you’ll be thrown by Lady Evia, you know?” (Memoria)

 

“OK, I’m ready. I’ll jump in on my own, you don’t have to threaten me.” (Jiro)

 

 

I don’t want the three people around me to look at me with shame.

 

A man should have guts, and I have no intention of retracting my previous statement. I’m not going to willingly take the trauma, because as Memoria said, I don’t have to know what kind of bizarre way to cross over to the otherworld I’m going to be forced to experience.

 

 

“Be careful, I’m waiting for your safe return.” (Suela)

 

“Yeah.” (Jiro)

 

 

A kiss here would have made me look good but in front of the supervisor

 

 

“I wouldn’t be bothered by a kiss now, just don’t make it long.” (Evia)

 

 

There was no way I was going to do it, but he gave the go-ahead, damn it.

 

The point is, “get on with it and do it.” (Jiro)

 

I’ve gotten used to the Supervisor’s actions like she’s reading my mind.

 

I haven’t given up my sense of shame, and I did that enough yesterday, but oh well.

 

 

“I’ll be back home safe.” (Jiro)

 

 

I land one kiss, look into her eyes, and promise to return.

 

If only Minami were here, “A flag! That’s a flag, that it is!”, she would definitely make a fuss.

 

In fact, she was about to follow (haunt me?) Just to go to Ithar until the very last minute.

 

I had a hard time peeling off all her clinginess.

 

She even used her more efficient magic-enhanced body.

 

 

“Well, I’ll be joining you.” (Memoria)

 

“Yeah, you’ll go with me.” (Jiro)

 

 

This my-pace vampire girl is…

 

I’m grateful that she shrugged off my embarrassment of doing a dramatic scene, now.

 

I put my leather backpack on my back and stand in front of the gate.

 

 

“Hold hands so you don’t get separated. If you get separated in space, you’ll be wandering around in subspace.” (Evia)

 

“Please tell me that in the first place.” (Jiro)

 

 

The Supervisor really likes to pull the rug off my feet.

 

However, I do not panic and extend my hand, Memoria puts her palm over my hand.

 

The hand is cool, and I slowly clasp around the hand that has already been held many times.

 

 

“Are you ready? Memoria, please lead the way.” (Jiro)

 

“Yes, I got you.” (Memoria)

 

 

She firmly joins our hands together and I wave one last time at Suela before stepping into the hole.

 

Suela looks away with a soft smile, waving her hand back, and I finally take the first step toward the hole gate.

 

Once there, gravity grabbed me, and my body was easily pulled into the hole.

 

 

“Heavy.” (Jiro)

 

“Be careful of the magic inside your body, because if it leaks out, it will be absorbed in an instant.” (Memoria)

 

“What if that happens?” (Jiro)

 

“You could lose consciousness.” (Memoria)

 

“Thanks for the warning.” (Jiro)

 

 

The hole in the gate was a swirling vortex of light as if fireflies were flying all around.

 

The first thing I felt there was the density of magic.

 

The density of magic is unlike anything I’ve ever felt even in a dungeon, which is only natural since it is a passageway connecting worlds.

 

I felt as if the magic inside my body was being pulled outward, and although it would not affect my life, I felt a sense of weakness.

 

The tunnel trip to another world, which lasted about one minute, ended with a flash of light that seemed to hit me right in front of my eyes.

 

 

“Whoops.” (Jiro)

 

“We’ve arrived.” (Memoria)

 

“Are we in Ithar… Aren’t we in a cave?” (Jiro)

 

“We can’t just transfer to any conspicuous place. If you honestly move to a convenient location, the other side will be able to detect you. The actual dungeon is not suitable as an anchor point, but it is one of the places where the coordinates can be fixed. It is not possible to open a gate through which the majority of people can move, but it is a convenient place to move in such a covert manner.” (Memoria)

 

“Oh, right.” (Memoria)

 

 

With a stomp, I fell from a height of a  meter or so and my vision came back along with the sensation of stepping on sand.

 

But the scene reflected in my eyes is dimly lit, only bright enough to catch the outline of the Memoria.

 

In the dungeon, I have experienced one or two dimly lit areas.

 

The magic power flows into the magic crest, and gradually my Night Vision begins to work.

 

And since Memoria is a vampire, she knows her way around in the dark, and while she is waiting for me to get used to it, she explains the situation to me.

 

 

“Have your eyes gotten used to the dark?” (Memoria)

 

“Yeah, just about now.” (Jiro)

 

 

It took me a while to get used to the dark places, but I was able to move around.

 

The platform is somewhat well maintained, so it’s no problem to move.

 

 

“Then, come with me.” (Memoria)

 

“Roger.” (Jiro)

 

 

Still, I was grateful for her concern.

 

Even though I was able to move, I was not in perfect condition.

 

As I moved, she slowly took my hand and walked with me toward the exit, relying on her guidance.

 

We walked in silence for about 100 meters along a wide path towards the exit, and after a while, I saw the light of the exit.

 

 

“Woah.” (Jiro)

 

 

“Welcome to Ithar.” (Memoria)

 

 

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