31 29 Whatever the situation, motivation is better than efficiency (1/2)

Tanaka Jiro, 28 years old, single

Her Suela Hendelberg

Memory Tris

Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time) + Recruiter

Magical aptitude 8 (general class)

Post Warriors

”And?　Follow me?

That's right!

”You'll get holiday pay, but you'll be a lot more leveled up than in previous dungeons, right?

Well, as a gamer, you're good at it, that I am.

I think you need someone to treat the injury.

”......

Kaido, Minami, Masaru, and the usual party members announce their participation.

This is what happens when I let the recapturing team agree to participate, not escape.

Now, the physical talks are necessary for these stubborn men to withdraw their opinions.

Dismissed!

””Ehhh~”

”I'd like to say, ......, but I think these guys are at least an asset, don't you?

That's what I'm thinking about. It's a good thing that Kaido-san and the others are in the game, because it's only me, Keely and Memoria that are currently a decent force.

”It's like throwing bait in front of them. It's not fair for me to say this, but I don't want to take any risks. What about the other employees?　I mean, that demon and all that stuff looks strong.

I thought it was rude to point at a demon, even a demon, and saw a dandy demon who could be called a well-built master, who was now a waiter, but was waving a shaker behind the counter.

”There are some humans who can fight and some who can't.

”The employees here are mainly non-combatants, or they look strong.

”They say the sight of blood makes you faint.

”The devil, right?

”Because even the devil is different.

It seems that there are really only a few people who are genuinely capable of being a force to be reckoned with.

If it's a lockdown, but if it's an offensive force, it's a different story.

You're going to have to escape and Suela and the other three of us are going to attack while reinforcing our forces in various places, but if you increase your forces, that's a different story.

”The good news is that even if we are trapped in here, it will prevent an attack on this place and give us more time.

”Thanks to Superintendent Evier's leadership,

”Yes, so it can't be wasted.

”It's going to affect my bonus assessment if I waste it.

You should be able to pay half the price. It's only half the price, right?

”It doesn't sound like a joke, so let's get back into it.

And although we would have been the first to be attacked, the supervisor seems to be the reason we were able to have a strategy meeting without panic.

According to Suela and her team's investigation, the dungeon has been taken over, but the functioning of the dungeon itself is still in the hands of the other side.

It seems that the supervisors have activated the dungeon system's emergency shutdown system.

It seems to be a protective measure to prevent the dungeon from being hijacked by an emergency situation with a breaker-like switch, but it seems to be one of the trump cards that can only be restored by following the dungeon master's general orders or sequentially restoring each part of the dungeon.

This information explains why the lifelines are no longer available all at once, and also reaffirms that supervisor was cornered.

”We don't have the time or the mental capacity for questions and answers here. I don't have the time or the mental capacity to ask and answer questions here.

”Well, let's split the group into two at .......

It's less of a risk, but less of a liability, right?

”It's all good if you can manage the risk, Kaylee, how's the system back up?

What the hell, Suela, I'm not in my day job, okay?

If you want to complain, report it to Master Evvia, just use your hands.

The gate is the only one that will be up and running soon. One of them will have to stay with us to activate it, but we can place those demons in the battery.

I think I just heard some great rubrics. Devil sacrificed, that's novel.

Ms. Keely, who is working on a simple restoration project bypassing Suela's authority, is tinkering with the facility's employee gates.

The entrance gate is in the front and open it for the enemy to swarm in.

Those gates that are not suitable for defense are currently being sealed by Memoria.

This will ensure the safety of the remaining personnel and secure the base.

And this place for the remaining employees is inconspicuous and, because it's a recently constructed gate, it's perfect for a surprise attack that the enemy has no idea about.

First, we need to secure our equipment.

”Yeah, I'd rather not be unarmed, indeed.

It's not that you can't fight, but it's not your main job, so it's inevitable that your strength will drop.

That goes for Suela, too.

Our equipment is stored in the party room.

Well, my equipment is in the employee's locker room, so from a distance it would be better to give priority to Jiro-san and the others. Let's collect them in turn.

Well, once we've got the equipment back, what's left to do to reinforce the force?

Yes, and if there's going to be a division of forces, this is probably the right time. Let's have Keely lead Kaido and the others to free each department. If you can do that, we'll have our forces ready to go. At this stage, we should be able to regain our footing.

Suela is not stagnant as she explains the strategy that has already been built in her head.

We have no idea how much information is actually in her head.

”Diversion or

Yes, they will have to divert their forces to the presence of a target, which will inevitably create an opening. In the meantime, we will take the dungeon and go to free the supervisor.

”......

Her strategy was a two-pronged strategy as well as a blitzkrieg.

Indeed, if you can free Supervisor Evvia, you can't just turn the board upside down.

It would also be possible to checkmate from outside the board.

So that's what we have to do.

I can't think of anything else I can think of that I won't fall back on.

”So when you get your memory back,

”That's not necessary. I'm back. The work is done. And while you're at it, I picked up a few bits and pieces, too.

The memoria that finished the sealing procedure in good time has returned.

The way she appeared, you'd think she was aiming for it, but it's definitely better than bad timing.

But her statement was followed by a disturbing word at the end of her statement.

Found?

”No, it's a found 'thing'. It was hiding in the shadows of the facility.

Oh, not a thing but a person, with a slightly different pronunciation, but I could have ended up with a difference in intonation.

If you were hiding, maybe you caught an intruder?

If so, we might be in for a bad ride.

We might get some information by reconnaissance, but the presence of reconnaissance means there is a way into this place.

That may cause us to completely rethink our defense.

”And then?　Where is that found object?

Make eye contact with Suela, nod quickly and ask her whereabouts to take care of it as soon as possible.

Whether it's an object or a thing, the memoria is empty-handed right now.

Then it was left behind somewhere.

I'll confirm its whereabouts.

There's a standoff with Kitamiya over there.

”...... Jesus!　You're over there.

The word tension really doesn't last when I'm talking to Memoria.

It feels like something that should have a certain bounce to it has slackened all at once.

It's not a bad situation, but it seems that trouble has been rolling in.

It's not as bad as the trouble of spying and scouting, but it's not as welcome as it could be.

I don't want to get involved in it, but I can't just leave it at that, so I reluctantly looked in the direction of where Memoria was pointing and said, ”Oh, I'm going to pretend I didn't see that.

'Oh, I wish I hadn't seen that.

”...... What should I do?

What do I do?

I regretted what I saw.

Suela was Suela and she didn't know how to express herself.

At least at the end, she settled into a confused expression, put her hand to her cheek and thought about it.

As the person in charge of the scene, this is a good time to be angry.

After all, I'm giving up on a lover's quarrel in this emergency situation.

I don't want to get involved in ......, but I'm going to go.

I'll be there.

Please.

Again, it's a sign of wanting to escape from reality, and my breath is naturally deep.

Honestly, it's the kind of thing that you don't want to look at or listen to unless it's an emergency, and you want to drink a beer and forget about the existence itself.

A man trying to get back together, hazumi, and Kitamiya threatening like a cat saying it's over and there's no intention to get back together, and a woman who won't leave hazumi's side while trying to keep them close.

Was her name Nanase or something like that, as I recall?

Does she realize that the position is adding more fuel to the fire?

”You wouldn't know it.

In a sense, I respect the two of them for their ability to undermine their position as women, so much so that even I, as a man, want to feel sorry for Kitamiya.

Karen, please listen to me.

So it was a misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding, I was shown kissing a woman who wasn't my girlfriend?　Or am I mistaken?　You and I were just friends, not lovers.

Kitamiya's attitude is seemingly bullish, but you can see that her arms are tightly clasped together and she is holding onto them.

She is seemingly emotional, but patient.

She is able to distinguish between what is right and wrong, and contrary to her headstrong personality, she is a hoarder.

Well, being patient does not mean you are patient.

Maybe it's because my patience is not so tight, but that kind of remark stands out.

You're in my way.

”What is it?

I told you, I literally came to interrupt you. Also, I have an errand to run, but it's Kitamiya, not you.

”What?

You are able to glare at me, telling me to read the air, but I want to say that you are the one who should read the air.

But if you say that every time you say it, things get bogged down.

So, let's just ignore the stare and finish our business.

I'd like to ask Kitamiya-san to join Kaido-san's group.

”The point is, we need you to come in and help us with our party. Time is running out, make a quick decision, and if you can't, I'm sorry to say you'll have to leave the building.

I have to say, I'm not sure if it's possible for me to get the job done, but after spending some time with Kitamiya, I thought we could work together, and that's why I made the offer of help.

It goes without saying that the firepower of Kaido and the others who will be working separately will be reduced as I work with Suela, plus we will lose our shield players.

We need to make up the difference where we can.

If it's lying in front of you, I'll make a move to pick it up.

Wait a minute, she is!

”Your party members?　Of course I am aware that I am invading someone else's territory. That's why we're applying through legitimate channels instead of underhandedly. At least that makes sense, right?

”I'll be reporting to your supervisor, Kayla Nostalfel, after the fact, but that's on me, so there's no violation of company policy. This is an emergency, so please refrain from letting your emotions get in the way of your statement.

You will be able to find the best way to get the most out of your newborn baby.

It's a good thing that this guy has come to the point, his expression is unchanged, but if the atmosphere is any indication, he doesn't like coming into the territory with his feet on the ground to the point that his gut is churning.

The eyes speak louder than the mouth is rightly reserved for guys like this guy.

...... All right, I'll help you with your party.

”Shang Koi!

”Kako-chan!

And just in case you want to get out of your party. I'm not going back.

The look in his eyes as he speaks seems to be shifting between emotions.

A woman is a creature of observation.

You can find a number of different types of shoes and boots for you to choose from.

In the atmosphere that changed from anger to confusion, the screams of fire-clearing, including control, or rather reprimand, rather than question, were swept away like the wind slipping away.

''Ha!　I'll help you too!　Then,

”Ah!　Shut up!　I already told you to leave me alone!

If you were to describe that sound onomatopoeically, would it be guong?

It's not to cut off the wind, but to generate friction as if to grind, and it appears.

It's not just a simple matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on it.

It's a good thing that you're able to get the best out of it.

I thought as I watched fire-clearing floating in the air.

”No goo, right?

I'd think that at least if you're going to punch me in the face, you should leave it at par, but I wouldn't say it.

Because if I did, a shot that could have set the world on fire was going to land here.

Maybe it's because of the slow-motion effect or maybe my eyes sensed the danger and accelerated in my brain, but this is a real-life example of how a woman's anger can be sublimated to this level.

Oh, that felt good.

Will you have a refreshed personality?

Or is it an unrooted character?

After pouring all his anger on this blow, Kitamiya's expression was more refreshing and smiling than when he released it in a play earlier.

There was already no anger in his appearance.

It's not an expression that comes to life beside the fire clearing that seems to float in the air and fall into the ring like a boxing manga.

It's a good idea to have a good time with them, but you can't help but clap your hands together in your heart as the same man.

”Toru-kun!

”At ......?　Where do I go?

It's a good thing that you're not aware of the fact that you're in a hurry to run to Nanase, who has fallen down and is rushing over to the fire-clearing fire.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

”Meet up with Kaido and the others, Kaylie-san is there too.

Okay, and the leader is Kaylee?

Yeah, you're relying on you for rear firepower. I'm counting on you.

I'm tempted to add that the vanguard is also.

But I'll give myself away.

You know what to do. Well, I'll pay you back.

It's probably to relieve stress during the day.

With a wave of your hand, you head towards Kaido and the others.

You're now in full force, but Memoria, you picked up a hell of a lot of stuff.

I brought him along as a tester and thought he would be an asset, but I didn't think it would happen.

”No, we talked about it in the daytime, didn't we?

”Daytime ...... oh

”You just realized that?

It's a bit deliberate, but it seems like the information is now consolidated in an atmospheric way.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

Well, that's still a good asset, although it's likely to be of limited use.

I don't think ”limited” would be a more accurate term, since there's nothing more useless than a guy who's just been dumped, right?

”Relentless.