33 31 I have a feeling that work is often interrupted when Im trying to push myself... (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

”Do I know that guy from somewhere?

He came out of nowhere, and although he might be on my side if I saw him fighting the enemy, unfortunately, I was troubled.

Now I was looking through the peephole at a dark elf man who was waging a war against his troops, wreaking death flags.

He was screaming out of the corner of my eye.

He's trying to pull himself together, but the dark elf man is precisely blocking him.

No, to be precise, he is only telling us what to do, and the interference is being done by another being.

He doesn't seem to have much fighting ability himself, but is he an errand boy?

Is it the vanguard and shield of the kangaroo-like twin demons, equipped with metal armor in places, that blows the enemies off one after another with gorgeous hooks, sharp uppercuts, and snarling straights and sinks them to the floor?　The armadillo-like demon with a large ball-shaped hard skin that rumbles and growls and is actively going to receive long-range attacks, and the devastation of the opponents suggests that it would be a bad idea to hit it, and the snipers are in charge with a needle from the rear guard, who mercilessly shows off a three-step attack with a status abnormality like some sixth heavenly demon king A swarm of bees, and a giant chicken sitting in the center of the dark elf's ride.

This nightmare Hamelinian unit had overrun the other side.

When I saw the dark elf on a pedestal with a cloud of dust and a high-pitched announcement, I thought it was a character full of death flags, but when he came out riding a giant chicken, I changed my mind and thought he was a monster.

”Oh, you're the one that got blown up by the supervisor in the last bar, how did you end up here?

It took me a while to remember because it had taken me a while, but I remembered it because it had flown by so nicely.

I'm sure you know him from the fact that he was trying to talk to Suela, and also from the fact that he came to save her, as in this case, but what is your relationship to him?

You're Lois Ugley in the lab.

”Lab?　So that means you're on our side?

Yes, he's the department that mainly develops new types of demons to place in dungeons. And as for the rest of the staff, I don't know, but he's definitely an ally in that regard.

”Huh, is your researcher's default to be able to fight?

The memo revealed who the opponent was, but was a researcher supposed to travel to such a front?

No, they aren't really fighting, but they have the power to do so.

Just like in some Warriors games, the animals are overrunning the other side, and the enemy is desperately defending the dungeon's entrance, but their numbers are still dwindling.

However, the

”Chicken, you're strong.

They seem to be the best of the best. Chickens, maybe an enhanced species, but certainly not cockatrices.

”Is the cockatrice that fancy over there?

No, they look more fierce and powerful, but if you only look at their strength, they may not be much different.

It's not a huge body that can carry several people, but it flaps its wings with such lightness of movement that it's impossible to imagine it being able to carry a few people, and then, with its gorgeous footwork, it kicks and slashes at its enemies.

If this is the case, it's only a matter of time before they take control of this place.

To be honest, the hulking chicken is more impressive than a serious dark elf.

That crowing sound you'd hear in the morning as you'd hear in slow life is also that huge body.

Quol-aaaaaah! What a heartwarming change to a monster movie, with a powerful roar at full force.

So, what happened to Suela earlier?　I don't know why I'm starting to escape reality.

No, I thought Suela was just conflicted, not escaping reality.

”With what?

”Is it real benefit and stress?

”Real benefits?　Stress?

If we consolidate the story so far, we can at least be sure that it is a colleague who knows each other.

Then why do we need to get in the middle of such things?

”I'll be frank with you, he's in love with Suela. But Suela has dumped him with all her might. But that doesn't change the love, he declares. To put it bluntly, he's a pre-stalker.

”............

It's nice to be able to resolve the question, but as a man, how am I going to respond to this?

Do I get angry?　It's like, what the hell are you doing with my girlfriend?

You want me to get in trouble?　It's like, oh, that's a pain in the ass.

Do I act like I'm not interested?　Hmmm, I believe in Suela and I'm just saying.

Or do I just need to find out how it happened?　Tell me how that happened, like, I'm going to dig and dig and dig.

Nope, I'm getting confused.

None of this feels right.

The fact that I understand what Memoria said makes it all the more difficult to know how to react.

I guess that's exactly what despair means.

All I can say is that, whether we're in a rage or not, it doesn't matter what we're doing.

I know how Jiro-san feels for now, so please take your hand off the weapon. Also, your eyes are dead. You're going to be able to get the best out of it. But honestly, he's a pain in the ass if you reject him and he still approaches you aggressively. Do you understand?

”Oh, I understood so much that I didn't want to understand.

I would like to add that, under a murderous motive, I have no personal interest in the work.

I would also like to add that I had to be a party, but at least I could understand the current situation.

The bottom line is that Lois, a dark elf man riding a chicken warrior right in front of you, is an ally of Suela, not a trustworthy ally.

Especially me, I'm the kind of person who could be stabbed in the back.

What are you going to do?

Then let's make a proposal with three choices.

”Oh, there's three of them.

Suela is oblivious to our conversation because she's so distressed that her gestalt is about to collapse.

It's really hard to talk to her now, so we'll listen to Memoria, who can give us an honest suggestion.

One, ignore her, two, pretend to be a stranger, or three, pounce. Which one do you want?

”Subtle and undeniable choice for this vampire girl, especially the three.

I'd like to choose any of the options that were suggested to me, considering my feelings precisely, if possible.

Perhaps a part of Memoria's sentiment is also included.

What do you recommend, by the way?

I'd like to say an honest one, but do you want to get rid of the hassle?

It's something to think about.

”Suela, are you okay?

”Yes, I'm starting to get a headache, so I rounded up.

I have to work with the person I rejected.

I don't want to ask you about your headache, because I can understand why you would want to say no, considering your feelings (stress) based on what happened in the past.

So you can't ask the question, ”Is there room for thought,” which is the only other option, to ignore it.

I have a suggestion. Why don't you have that guy right here to intercept me?

”Intercept, is it?

Yeah, a few here, a lot there. Then we should avoid reinforcements from the outside as much as possible. Just by holding the entrance, wouldn't it make a difference to the war situation?　Also, it's going to be a decoy.

I guess it's a good idea to do that.

The expression on Suela's face was that of a woman ready to compromise, a hard choice.

I had a hard time letting go of the hilt of the mineral tree, so I know how you feel.

Fortunately, it looks like the battle is over for them.

”Yeah, I knew it was coming, but you did a great job of being an animal warrior.

Yes, aside from my personality, I am the best animal handler (beast tamer) of all the dark elves.

If I could get Memoria, who was quietly peeking out the other side, to change places, I could just catch Lois getting off the chicken.

All that was left was to talk to her at the right time.

I know you're there!　Come on out!　Tanakajiro!

That's fine. ......

Should I leave?

It's annoying that the direction you're pointing is so precise.

Maybe he was discovered by a sniffy messenger.

”Really? I have a feeling I'm going to be that nasty chicken.

You can't afford not to get out if you are pointed toward the door where we are hiding while posing with a force that seems to have a thunderous sound effect.

At best, it's cool, and at worst, it's a mid-life crisis, but there's no time to spare.

With your mind made up, you unlock the door and step in front of Lois.

Huh, you're still sneaking around.

I know you think you're trying to say you've got it all figured out, but don't you realize that the chickens in the back of the room are ruining the atmosphere because they're all praising you and taking great action.

I don't think he realizes it.

I don't like having to deal with a guy who's snorting, ”I'm going to deny everything the haters say.

”Lois, what are you doing here?

”Ah!　The hawks were reflecting on it in the house arrest room, coming up to me!　While you're talking about all the nonsense you've been saying, you took over the company. So you beat up the guy who was giving the speech in front of you because you thought he was in danger, and then you grabbed his weapon and brought all the people who were waiting in the lab to get here!

I don't feel like a flip-flopper.

I'd like to ask you how you found out about this place in the first place, but 'love! I can't listen to it, as I'm sure I'll get some kind of response.

Still, in contrast to his attitude toward me, his reaction to Suela was positive.

They're in bloom.

Yeah, they're in full bloom.

I wish it hadn't been for your attitude and what happened to Suela, but this is just not going to happen.

To be honest, I'm inclined to join hands with the other party who got beaten away by this guy.

Yeah, that's great.

”Hm!　Of course, I'm not like you!

Oh no.

This guy can't even be sarcastic.

What to do: ......

”Humph! That's such a dumb thing to do. That's good!　More exposure!　Then you can get the hell out of Suela!

”No, back and forth, back and forth

”Hmm, you can fool me with those words.

”■■■■■■■■■■■■ (There it is!)!

”■■■■■■■■ (Deploy the magic squad!!!)

”■■■■■■■■■■■ (dark elf archers poised with lizardmen as the vanguard!

”Oh, I spent too much time on it.

This is in front of the gate, one of the key locations.

Of course, if they were military, they'd be in touch on time or at least give a message.

It's only natural that the opponent would flock here like this if they couldn't reach you.

”I don't want to be chased. Let's do it.

It's better to get the job done quickly than to bother with it.

We've been spotted, and combat is already inevitable.

Even if we go into the dungeon without fighting, we'll still be pitted against the enemy inside.

Then you should not worry about hindsight.

Lower your stance and cut down before your opponent is ready to attack.

Suella and Memoria take up positions in response to my stance.

When I say posture, I don't mean overtly, as I do, but rather, both of you relax a bit and become more natural.

It's a different kind of coordination from Kaido and the others, when I was working as a shield in the vanguard, it was as if I was the starting point for a series of moves, but the two of them are positioned to work together.

”Huhahahahahahaha!　The scene is finally here!

”Ah?

Despite the fact that our opponents are numerous and we are at a disadvantage even if we include our allies who may or may not be our allies, this man takes turns looking at us and comparing us to the enemy's forces and suddenly starts to laugh out loud, ”Thank you, comrade!

Thank you, comrade!　Now is the time for everyone's advice to live!　Come on, Suela!　Go ahead and leave me alone!　I'll take care of this one!

”Hey,

I can absolutely assure you that whoever gave this a**h*le the advice was not taking the advice seriously.

He chose a word at a time when it was clearly a death flag and put up a death flag.

That's why I had to get into it.

So let's just take advantage of the situation.

Well, they won't have to worry about it.

No, wait, wait, wait. Both of you, that's a bad reaction.

What's wrong with that is that it's not good to have a scene where you're trying to reassure an anxious and reluctant person that it's going to be okay.

It's all yours.

”Ah!　Let's see what Suela wants!　We'll wipe them out and I'll catch up with you!

Ah!

This guy didn't just stop the death flag with this guy, he's piled on top of it!

These two definitely aren't familiar with that sort of thing, so I'm just going to take them at their word!

...... No, wait, isn't that quite convenient if you think about it calmly?

Not great for working together, but great for stalling.

If that happens

”Okay, I'm on it!

”Shut up!　Suela's voice is ruined!

”You have a different attitude, you!

”Of course!　Why do I have to be nice to you!

We sniffed and turned our backs on each other, I went to the dungeon and he stayed there and started fighting.

I'll never get along with this guy.

I had those feelings, but the way he was fighting, I was annoyed that I didn't have to worry about trusting him with my back.

”Dark elf men are good with people as long as there is no 'love' involved, right?

I wanted that kind of information first.

”No more private conversation, open the gate!

Suela gets to the gate first, and at the controls of Suela, the doors open like an elevator, just like in a normal dungeon.

Suela goes first, then we follow.

This is the Superintendent's dungeon.

The first thing you see is a wide spiral staircase that descends along the wall, the center of which is a vault, but you can't see it at all.

!　The enemy is!

”Empty!

I stepped into the staircase without hesitation, but of course there is an ambush on the other side as well.