Otherworld Company Chapter 62.1: Work Quietly And Drag Out the Results

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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

 

 

Time is finite.

 

This is not the time to be lost in coincidences.

 

I approached Amelia Miyagawa, accompanied by my guide, to take immediate action.

 

She was dancing the same breakdance steps as before, but her talent as a hero had been awakened, and she stopped her sharp moves with a reasonable movement and stood on her head with one hand, which looked unstable. At the right moment, I noticed this and turned my gaze.

 

 

“Oh, hello! That person… hmm?” (Amelia)

 

“Good morning Hero.” (Woman)

 

“You’re still the same.” (Jiro)

 

 

She politely greeted the woman who was guiding me and returned the response towards me, which is normal for first contact.

 

I think it would be reckless of me to ask her to recall or remember me when I had certainly not introduced myself or anything else.

 

She had no way of remembering me unless our conditions were similar, and I had only known her for a short time.

 

I can honestly say that it is amazing to be suddenly reminded of someone I barely knew.

 

 

“Hmm, you remind me of someone brother, do I know you?” (Amelia)

 

“We may not have even reached the level of acquaintance, but I did meet you once late at night in a park in Tokyo.” (Jiro)

 

 

She was at a loss for a response. Amelia, who had guessed from my reaction that we had met in the past although she had no memory of it, stopped her headstand, stood up normally, and put the index finger of her left hand on her cheek to try to remember.

 

It was somewhat disconcerting.

 

I thought she would be warier of me, but I was thankful for the surprisingly smooth start.

 

Having saved me the trouble of explaining everything, my guide, who was not to be drawn into the conversation, quickly took a step back and began to look around.

 

At this end of the courtyard, there is no need to worry about being seen, except in one direction.

 

I would like her to be a little more cautious when a man she does not remember is talking to the girl in front of her, who is honestly trying to talk to her in such a place.

 

 

“That’s right! Tokyo… Tokyo!? You just said Tokyo !? Brother knows Tokyo!?” (Amelia)

 

“Well, I’m from Japan. It’s natural that I know.” (Jiro)

 

 

It is too late to notice.

 

Or perhaps it is more correct to say that she was caught off guard.

 

She was searching her memory to see if I had met her in Ithar, but she was surprised to hear that I had met her in Japan.

 

 

“I know it’s hard to tell because of the color of my hair and the colored contacts in my eyes, but didn’t you accept some juice from the guy who was caring for a drunken businessman a couple of months ago?” (Jiro)

 

“…Eh! Hmm???” (Amelia)

 

 

I can’t get my hair color back, but I can take off my colored contacts.

 

The next time you are looking at the same face, you will see the same face and the same memory, and the surprised look on Amelia’s face as she reacts by pointing her finger at you. So what’s next? She now has questions.

 

 

“You’re probably wondering why I’m in such a place.” (Jiro)

 

“You read my mind!?” (Amelia)

 

“Your face is easy to understand.” (Jiro)

 

 

She is a girl with a face that changes from one expression to the next.

 

 

“In a word, it’s work.” (Jiro)

 

 

Amelia’s face darkens with disappointment at these simple words.

 

Was she waiting for help or expecting something else…

 

 

“Did I not meet your expectations?” (Jiro)

 

“Sorry.” (Amelia)

 

“Did you think I came to help?” (Jiro)

 

“Yup.” (Amelia)

 

“Don’t apologize. You’re not wrong, I’ve actually come to pick you up.” (Jiro)

 

“Eh!?” (Amelia)

 

“We have a limited number of people available, but we are preparing to send you back to Japan, and it will take some time, but at least we will get you back to Japan.” (Jiro)

 

 

I explained step by step to show that it was neither a lie nor a dream.

 

I can’t go into detail about how many people will be mobilized because I don’t know where her ears are, but her face grows brighter and brighter as I outline and touch on the preparations that are already underway for her return.

 

 

 

“But there is a problem.” (Jiro)

 

“Problem?” (Amelia)

 

“Yeah, at least two countries might obstruct you from returning.” (Jiro)

 

“Why!? They said they would let us go home if we beat the bad guys.” (Amelia)

 

 

The expression on his face instantly fades at the mention of a problem.

 

I am sorry to say that Amelia is pure at best and naive at worst, but the world would be a more peaceful place if keeping your side of the bargain, will make the other keep theirs.

 

I don’t know when the “betrayal” was planned, but Amelia, or rather the summoned students, interpret the conditions given by the government in a convenient way.

 

If the students train and defeat the demon king golem that threatens the world, they will be returned to Japan.

 

They believe that this story is based on their good deeds of helping others.

 

Unfortunately, I don’t think there is such a convenient way.

 

 

“It’s not wrong, but it’s not right either. How many people would let go of a hen that lays one golden egg? Most people use the hen until it can’t lay any more eggs, and then they eat it at the end.” (Jiro)

 

 

A country is not able to live off good deeds.

 

Humanitarian efforts cannot work without the chance of profit.

 

Would they give up something that they have called upon after paying the enormous expense of taking heroes after just one use?

 

Can a country, something like a massive living creature, be convinced?

 

No, that is not possible.

 

 

“You are only looking at objectives and the result.” (Jiro)

 

“???” (Amelia)

 

“No wonder you don’t understand. Some people consider it important, but there are some things that are rather despised in business.” (Jiro)

 

 

First of all, let me point out that you misunderstand.

 

Amelia responds to my point by nodding her head and saying she doesn’t understand.

 

I choose my words, trying to think of a simple way to get my point across to her.

 

 

“It’s a process. You don’t see the process. In your mind, the process of defeating the Demon King is to acquire abilities through ‘peaceful’ methods such as training and discipline. In contrast, the people in the country would be different. They’ll be directing your actions solely for ‘practical gain’ and demand tangible results.” (Jiro)

 

 

It’s just a difference in perspective.

 

It is a difference in perception.

 

The word “impossible” can easily swing up and down according to various scales.

 

Students from Japan seem to think that if they can swing a sword, practice magic, and defeat the strong, they have become strong.

 

This is certainly not wrong.

 

That is one way to become strong.

 

This perception is natural for Japanese students who only know about war through the news or other information media.

 

However, this world and Japan are different.

 

In this world, there are creatures such as magical beasts, bandits who attack you, and the like.

 

 

“It’s cruel, but I guess you guys will be instructed to kill people after some time.” (Jiro)

 

“Eh?” (Amelia)

 

 

Soldiers and such who invade a country will gain a lot of experience.

 

They won’t want to hear it.

 

No, she doesn’t want to recognize it.

 

I may not be able to comply with Amelia’s wishes, who let her voice trail off as she was listening back to me, but I can’t just stop talking here and come back later.

 

 

“It’s a difference in perception. You guys are trying to achieve results through a process that eliminates behaviors that your common sense evades. But the inhabitants of this side of the world, who notice this, will think: ‘Why bother with the ’roundabout way?’ Why do you go to the trouble of taking a long way around to get results when it would be ‘quicker’ this way?” (Jiro)

 

 

The biggest obstacle to war is common sense.

 

There is no emotion more disturbing in waging war than the aversion to killing people.

 

However, it is not good for a country if people become indiscriminate mass murderers.

 

That is why it is easy to understand the behavior of those who seek their desired results as soon as possible.

 

 

“And you will be told, ‘Please wield your power to protect people and your country. Please defeat the bad guys with your own hands’.” (Jiro)

 

 

They try to fit their path to becoming a hero into their own plans.

 

To do so, they will prepare excuses so the heroes can forgive themselves.

 

Excuses are similar to drugs.

 

The drug of excuses removes the fetters of common sense by making people believe that they have no choice, and gradually unleash the behaviors that were inhibited by common sense.

 

Once the same conditions are met with an excuse, people will act in a way that minimizes the avoidance, even though they feel bad, because they did it that time, or because they had “no choice”.

 

And this is to help others, someone who will be happy if you kill others.

 

Once you think your actions are right before you know it, your common sense will be painted over and it will be too late.

 

 

“…The reason why I rushed to make contact with you when I found out you had been summoned is to keep you from killing people.” (Jiro)

 

 

The devil’s whispers are sometimes as gentle as angels, full of pleading as the weak, and work one’s good intentions in unintended directions.

 

The only way to bring Amelia back to reality, who is on the verge of stopping to think about what she is about to do, is to proceed.

 

What I’m about to tell you has nothing to do with the company.

 

It’s about my personal feelings.

 

The reason I came all the way here, instead of going into hiding, which was the best option, is because of my personal feelings.

 

The company’s profit and the damage to the other party were just things for her to digest these feelings.

 

They set the stage for what they wanted to do.

 

Reality is not as kind as those stories.

 

There is unseen darkness before the heroes become successful and the story ends with a happily ever after.

 

 

 

“It may be a convenient story. It may be unbelievable. But trust me here. I will return you to Japan. I will do everything in my power to make that happen.” (Jiro)

 

 

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