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Published at 10th of February 2023 05:58:22 AM


Chapter 175: 171 日常のありがたみは、比べるものがあってこそ実感する。

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Your body is so fatigued that you can't even say you're tired.

I silently hold my eyes and lean back in my chair.

After all the testers had successfully signed up for the project, the report was waiting for me upon my return, behind the successful outcome.

I've been looking forward to a warm dinner table with my wives (candidates) for the past week, and I didn't even have a chance to enter the dungeon, I just sat face to face with my computer or talked to investigators about the case.

'Ah, it's finally over,'

You can't see any color of vitality in my strained voice.

I'm just impressed that you still have the energy to speak.

Good night~

Is.

The same could be said of the rest of the people in charge who were working in the same room.

A weary voice comes from across the room, as if reaffirming the tediousness of the process.

You look over and see Ms. Keely propped up on her desk, waving her hand in appreciation of the end of the job, while Nostalfel, seated next to her, sighs with heartfelt exhaustion.

Oh, God, I knew it, but it was really a pain in the ass. Look at this report, how much do you think it takes to compile a damage report on the Forest of Spirits?

Can you say those words in front of Master Evia?

I'm not saying that here because I can't, but you should know that.

The usual acrimonious dialogue is nowhere near as powerful as it should be.

The report sits on the electronic media, and although the desk itself is clean, it is easy to imagine that if I print it out later, the volume will fill the desk.

I don't want to do that now. ......

...... I'm unwilling to disagree with you, but yes. Let's get out of here.

For a while, they only looked at each other and let out a sigh, as if they didn't have the energy to complain about each other, and if it wasn't for this, they would have been full of laughter at least one of the most unusual things they saw.

It's different from moving your body, and the mental fatigue that eats away at your mind is still hard to feel even now that your status has improved.

Jiro-kun, it's a shame that you have to do paperwork when the competition is coming up.

Yes, but once we've done that, we can just focus on next month's competition. It's easy in a way.

But the paperwork is done with this report.

So, as I said to Kaylee earlier, all we have to do now is prepare for the upcoming competition.

After an incident like this, you might wish the competition was cancelled, but the fall of a general seems to have a greater impact on the entire organization than you can imagine.

Therefore, the tournament is an event to improve the atmosphere as well as to select a new general.

Security is increased, but it's not so easy to cancel.

"I still can't believe that you, a human, are standing there, no matter how much you signed a contract with a substandard spirit. I wonder what the Immortal King and the Demon King had in mind when they recommended you.

When the topic changes, the mood changes.

Then, at Nostalfel's words, Kaylie raised her eyebrows and made a look of dissatisfaction.

If this continues, we'll be having a repeat of the previous exchange.

From the point of view of the instructors, though, it sounds like it would be fun to say one word and be done with it.

"Oh.

But when you cut back on the words that seem unlikely, Kaylee and Nostalfel spit them out at the same time, almost as if they understood.

It's hard for me to gauge what those instructors were thinking, but I can say that this is the only thing I'm sure of.

Conversely, I can say that they're thinking about something else, too.

Well, I'll go as far as I can this time.

"Huh? As expected of Jiro-kun, who made a contract with a special spirit. Do you feel like you're actually aiming for the position of general?

When I told her that I signed a contract with Vals, she congratulated me, not knowing whether to laugh or to be surprised, but now she grinned and teased me about my ambition.

I'm not going to borrow your heart to go out where speculation goes back and forth, as if I've given up on you from the start.

You can't change being a challenger, but this is your chance to see how far you can go, to the limit, to see how well you can join the top ranks of the demon king's army.

I'm not going to let it go.

You're going to be able to find out if you're a good fit.

Well, I'm not so sure. I'm not saying that victory is the luck of the hour, but I will try not to bring in any desire to lose.

"Oh, my goodness, that's bold.

I hope it's not all talk,

The result of the spouting, on the one hand, is that you've found the fun, and on the other hand, you've found the big whack-job.

As I talked with them, I recovered from the weakness at the end of the workday and looked at the clock and saw that it was past my regular time, but I was still working less than an hour of overtime.

Well, I'm going to get out now.

Yes, I'd be afraid of Suela if I tied you up too much.

That's what I mean.

When you've finished, you just need to leave, quickly turn off your computer and get up.

I'll leave you to it.

"Yes, good work~

Good job.

While secretly thinking it would be great to work in a place where no boss would complain about leaving early after work.

You leave the conference room that you had rented on a temporary basis.

Some departments in the company still have employees working, but others are just as ready to go home.

Or you can see the night shift team, which is probably working from now on.

Oh, Jiro, how about after this?

Unfortunately, I have a prior engagement, but I'll see you next time.

"The wife?

"Yeah, I've got three cute potential wives.

"I see! If you're dealing with your wife, I don't blame you!

As we passed each other, we exchanged greetings with people we didn't know and occasionally received invitations to drink from the demon, but Himikku was waiting for us to cook dinner, and we jokingly refused, so as not to get in the way.

You can't waste such an action.

The hardest thing to do is to sluggishly head home before the instructors find you.

The upper floor of the company dormitory.

You are relieved to see that you've returned home safely, and you take out your key and unlock the door.

I'm home.

Only recently have I begun to get used to the word homecoming in this way.

It's a word I never had to say before because there was no one home.

The first time I heard those words, I felt a mixture of nostalgia, embarrassment, and happiness.

Welcome home.

"Oh, I'm home, Memoria

It seems that today was greeted by Memoria.

Instead of wearing slacks and an apron in the store, she was dressed in loose clothing for indoor activities.

The color scheme is monochrome, which is typical of Memoria's color scheme.

What about you two?

"Himik is cooking. I asked her to sit down so that she won't have to walk too much. She's a little uncomfortable to begin with.

I guess.

You will be able to find a lot of people who have a lot to do at home.

So, the main work restrictions are on the workplace, basically no overtime, and avoid excessive magic operations.

It is an environment of special treatment, which is unfamiliar to Suela, who has taken the initiative in completing her work until now.

I can see Suela looking fidgety, so I smile and slowly head to the living room with her and Memoria.

As you get closer, you can smell the delicious aroma of dinner.

Are you having meat and potatoes today?

Do you understand?

Yeah, I can smell it on you.

The smell of food that you can never experience living alone.

From the scent of the Japanese dashi that smells from the stewed food, you've guessed today's menu and you've been right.

If you open the door to the living room and peek into the kitchen, you can see the back of the cook humming to himself.

Oh! Lord, welcome back. Please wait for me, dinner is almost ready!

"Yeah, thanks again,

Because that's what I do!

"Then let's just be hungry and wait.

"Mm! Wait for me.

I'm full of energy today too .

Himiku, a fallen angel in a cherry-blossomed kappogi, welcomed me home with a ladle in her hand, her blonde hair pulled back in a side-tail to keep it out of the way.

I've been able to cook to some extent from the beginning, but since learning Japanese and reading cooking magazines, my skills have improved rapidly.

I can say that the improvement of Japanese food is remarkable.

Thanks to this, my stomach, which used to feel hungry, started to complain of hunger even more.

Gently take off your jacket and hand it to her as she takes it to you and loosens your tie.

You head straight for the living room.

Welcome home.

"Oh, I'm home, Suela.

Suela, who had taken her seat earlier, welcomes you.

She is dressed in a white sweater and dark green skirt, avoiding constrictive or cold clothing, perhaps because of her stomach that is becoming more and more prominent.

Is it a work document in your hand?

"Did you bring home the job?

Yes, I get a lot of attention at work, and I don't feel comfortable having you do everything for me, so I wanted to do at least some light work.

"Oh, I see.

I'd heard from Memoria, but I could kind of understand what Suella was saying.

It's confusing to not be able to do the things you used to do, and to see the environment change.

And moreover, even if you think you're okay with it, people around you will stop you.

In addition, if it is an act of goodwill, Suela is happy, but also embarrassed.

"What kind of a job is that?

This is a report of a dungeon that Jiro-san is working on. Recently, the reports of the other testers, besides Jiro-san, have been improved and I'm happy to see that there are more and more parts to incorporate.

Without pointing out such sensations in depth, I'd rather just use it as a topic of conversation to pass the time while Himik prepares the meal for me.

"They've gotten used to it, haven't they?

"Yes, we've been able to improve the dungeons little by little, which is a good trend. It's a good trend.

Then you'll be more careful next time you try.

Yes, I have some pretty interesting ideas.

What about teaching?

I won't give up.

It's a shame.

Time is passing slowly, and I've been trying to make the most of this time in my recent busy schedule.

During this project, the fact that I was about to sign a contract with a special spirit when I left made me uneasy, and I was also worried about being involved in an incident.

As a result, I returned home with a satisfied body, and everyone congratulated me for signing a contract with the spirits as if it was my own matter.

When you are in an environment of battle, your daily life becomes less and less vivid.

That's probably why I'm looking for this kind of ordinary life.

Jiro-san, Suela, let's not talk about work, the meal is ready.

"Oops, is it that time already?

If you're careful with Memoria, who has a dishcloth in one hand, you can see Himikku using levitation magic to make a number of dishes float in the kitchen.

It's a good idea to make sure that you have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Afterwards, Memoria wipes the table with her expert hands.

And before long the food is laid out.

Each takes a seat.

"Now then,

We'll take 「「「「 」」」」

To the sound of Himikku who made it, the meal begins.

"Lord, how is today's jumbo jumbo?

"Yeah, I'm good at it.

Memoria, would you pass me the soy sauce?

"Yes, please.

An unassuming space.

Casual chatting.

The space will surely continue to change in the future.

But I wish.

Please don't let this warmth disappear.

Word of the day

Healing is the only thing that keeps us going in the midst of our busy lives.

Even when the big task is afterwards.




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