Otherworld Company Chapter 53.2: Handling Trouble Is Prudent, If You Don’t Consider The Aftermath, It’s Okay To Be A Bit Messy

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The first thing I did was to look over their side to talk to them again for confirmation, and there I found them crumpled on their knees.

 

That’s when I realized. I realized that the arrows of possibilities I launched to the heavens, which I thought they would not have done, had been raining down on them and piercing their hearts.

 

It seems that the conversation we are having, in which we are not trying to mock them, but rather admitting my old faults and trying to correct them, hurt them nonetheless.

 

Hence, the balance of expectations among us unmistakably tilted to one side.

 

 

“You are apologizing?” (Jiro)

 

 

If so, our earlier conversation would have been, in a sense, a bad one.

 

If this had been the promised development of a fantasy story, I would have been attacked by a man who would have been offended and asked if I was making fun of him or if I would not tolerate insults.

 

Who could have thought that the knights were lost in the woods?

 

Even if it is a group with a person in the position of a priestess. Can that group of people actually suspect that the priestess is lost?

 

At least I can’t, and so I carried on the conversation we had earlier to have them gauge for themselves the consistency of our intentions.

 

I kept the volume down a little so that it wouldn’t be taken as a deliberate attempt to be overheard, but it seemed to have the opposite effect.

 

 

“……yes.” (Ashley)

 

 

The fire from before was not there.

 

The words that came out before did not return.

 

As a result, the arrow of words pierced through, chipping away at the walls covering the hearts of these women who were aware that they had strayed, and exposing them that they are lost.

 

As a result, Ashley began to speak in a small voice that would have been inaudible if a gust of wind blew.

 

And as she spoke, the knights’ moods turned somber.

 

 

“What are we going to do now?” (Memoria)

 

“What are we going to do… what are we supposed to do?” (Jiro)

 

 

For the first time today, I was forced to make a decision.

 

It was not a simple decision.

 

What I heard was quite simple.

 

They came here to investigate because their superior had asked them to do so rashly.

 

They came here with a set of equipment handed to them based on a hazy memory of their superior’s experience.

 

In addition,

 

 

“Your people, to be exact, your subordinates.” (Jiro)

 

“Yes, they are all knight apprentices, not knights.” (Ashley)

 

 

These children are not just a newly established unit, but trainees who have been forced to do the work of their superiors.

 

Not even in their day jobs, but still apprentice peons in a place like this.

 

The way she answered, sullenly shrinking her shoulders as if confessing her mistake, was appropriate for her age.

 

I’m not looking forward to the headache part.

 

Originally, it was supposed to be a simple tour of the city, just patrolling the streets as instructed and returning… This group of five was the top organized team in the school. However, they were from a commoner background.

 

You can guess the rest. The flames of jealousy in the name of power must have flared up.

 

Even she, who holds the position of priestess, was appointed to the position a year ago and has only just begun to stand on her own.

 

Even if the members of this team took on the challenge without any real experience, the results would be obvious.

 

As someone who sees the results physically rather than by prediction, I have mixed feelings about this.

 

If I had the personality to cut this off and say, “Oh well,” I would have handled it differently…

 

 

“You are lost.” (Jiro)

 

“We have no excuse.” (Ashley)

 

 

And if you report that you failed to investigate, you will not only be reprimanded. First of all, in addition to the environment where the situation is more severe than that of a Japanese company, it seems that their superior has instructed them to act as a knight to others, and they were confused when they met us. When we met them, they were confused but followed the instructions.

 

When I heard that if she failed this time, she would also be deprived of her position, I felt like I had caught a glimpse of the darkness of the otherworldly society.

 

They had been trying to accomplish their mission through deception and trickery, but they had run out of food, and the attack came at a time when they were sure to run out of strength tomorrow.

 

Is this what it means to be in tears?

 

In addition, our earlier conversation seemed to have pried open the cracks in the dam that was somehow holding it all back, breaking their hearts from a slight glimmer of a gloomy future.

 

The job description was riddled with mismanagement, self-interest, recklessness, and as far as I could tell, crazy premises.

 

The recklessness of the superior, which existed even in another world, unintentionally filled my heart with sympathy.

 

Whether it is a lie or not, it is obvious that I have a soft spot as a Japanese when I see Ashley on her knees, at least asking me to help her subordinates.

 

The supervisor nudged me not to show any sense of justice, and yet here we are.

 

I met them at the most inopportune time, and I felt as if I had done something wrong.

 

Scratching my head, I think.

 

What should I do?

 

 

“Memoria.” (Jiro)

 

“Hmm… it can’t be helped. Let’s call this an emergency.” (Memoria)

 

“Is it okay?” (Jiro)

 

“Yes. It would be worse to abandon them here and risk problems later.” (Memoria)

 

 

From the vampire’s point of view, they can be abandoned.

 

As for me, I feel guilty for breaking their hearts, even if it was unintentional, so this choice helps me.

 

Yet, Memoria smoothly allowed them to tag along.

 

For me, this choice helps because I feel guilty, if not intentionally breaking their will.

 

 

“Thank you, God, for this turn of events!” (Ashley)

 

 

It is even more so for those who are being saved.

 

The children, who have no way of knowing the backstory, all at once express their joy honestly.

 

It’s an indescribable feeling, but we have no choice but to let it go.

 

 

“The problem is food…” (Jiro)

 

“Yes, fortunately, we have fresh food right in front of us.” (Memoria)

 

 

You never know what life has in store for you.

 

The food we had originally intended for two people would not be enough for this number of people.

 

It’s probably fortunate that we were able to finish off Forest Bear at this time.

 

 

“Even one of its legs would be enough. Let’s finish draining its blood and find a place to camp.” (Memoria)

 

“We’ll do that.” (Jiro)

 

 

Even one leg is quite a lot.

 

To carry it all, we would need an appropriate and convenient [Item Box].

 

We don’t have such a thing, so our luggage will inevitably be minimal.

 

Time is of the essence.

 

To make things quick, we quickly cut off the leg and began draining the blood.

 

We had been having such a string of troubles since we left on our business trip.

 

If it were true, I had planned to enjoy the other world more leisurely, get in touch with the other world’s culture, and have my senses stimulated, but all I am doing is dismembering bears from another world.

 

At least, I hope it tastes good as meat, and I show off the skills I learned before my business trip.

 

It may be poor, but I have the basics down.

 

I’ve heard that it’s not good to eat bad-smelling meat, so I take it very seriously.

 

The peanut gallery watches.

 

Memoria and Ashley are fine, but hey, knight apprentices, you should be at least be on the lookout.

 

Whose words were “travel and compassion come hand in hand”? Let’s hope that at least this favor will come around and be useful in the future.

 

 

“We’re done. We can do the rest at the camp.” (Jiro)

 

 

We had been gone for about 30 minutes. The sun was completely hidden behind the clouds, and the light in the originally dim forest was only a little darker than dusk.

 

From my current point of view, it’s bright enough that I can still see what’s ahead, not to mention Memoria the Vampire.

 

The problem is the other members.

 

 

“Are the rest of you okay?” (Jiro)

 

“I’m sorry, Giro, I’m not used to this kind of situation.” (Ashley)

 

“I see. Mary, is our destination near here?” (Jiro)

 

“Yes, it’s not that far, but it’s time to go. Let’s hurry a little.” (Memoria)

 

 

The sight of Ashley and the others, who were not used to the darkness, reminded me of Kaido and the others during their training, and I prayed to a god I didn’t believe in to spare me any more trouble and left the place this time with Memoria’s guidance.

 

 

Jiro Tanaka: 28 years old – Has Girlfriends

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

Trouble is not only about causing it, but also about being involved in it.

 

 

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