173 169 An unpleasant ending affects the next job (1/2)

It will not be the underlings who will decide whether the project was successful or not, but the higher-ups who will check the success of the project.

Tester's spirit contract project, which is in trouble with the schedule left, is wavering between continuing or canceling.

Those below you will present enough information to influence your decision and the rest will be left to the elements.

We must surrender to the judgment from above.

Midnight may not be the right word in this world of only moonlit nights, but the inhabitants of this world sleep too.

There is certainly a time of day when the inhabitants sleep.

I see.

Yes, it's a bit of a problem these days. I'm relieved to see that you're okay.

The world is full of powerful spirits, so they'll retaliate in a heartbeat.

”How encouraging.

It's the same in the spirit world.

The rainbow sky now shows me the magnificent Milky Way, giving the spirits a moment of peace.

Some of the spirits are active at this time of day, so it's not always quiet.

Nevertheless, it's still a leisurely and peaceful landscape.

In the forest and village of spirits, dark elves are busy dealing with the aftermath of the incident, while I was coming to pick up Muille, who was left in the spirit world.

I'm sure you're not the only one who's been waiting for this to happen, as I didn't say anything when I asked Valus to take me to the headquarters of the incident.

”Oh, my son-in-law is quicker than I expected.

The sight of him lazily dropping a line into the fountain and enjoying night fishing and the shichirin beside it made me think that he didn't need to come in a hurry.

Stifling a sigh, he explained the current situation and led the conversation at the beginning.

Ha-ha, you get used to it, you'll never be as comfortable as here.

I know.

It's hard to decide whether to be amazed or proud of the person in front of you who is preparing the environment to enjoy a life of survival, thinking that there are non-spiritual creatures in the spirit world as well, and thinking that it's not important.

I'll treat my son-in-law later. Well, if things are like that outside, then this is not the time to be lounging around here with a fishing line. Let's hurry back to the village.

It would be nice if you did.

Noticing such a stare, Muille gives me a devious smile and then offers to feed me some fish with a drink.

I help him as he starts to clean up.

Two men, one of whom is accustomed to living in the spirit world, will be able to clean up the place in no time.

However, because of the time zone, it's not always possible to call for a spirit of transportation right away, leaving the minimum amount of equipment needed to spend the night.

We'll just camp tonight and return the next morning.

Leaning back against each other in a suitable position, you close your eyelids to relax your weary bodies, protected by the wards that Muille has set up for you.

We woke up just before the sky was shining with rainbow colors again, and we were easily returned to our original position in a whale-like cab spirit called by Muille, Horay.

We walked to the entrance of the spirit world, crossed the fog, returned to the house of the elders, and walked to the village square.

Originally there were many people on the streets even in the early morning, but with the current commotion, people are moving in a hurry.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who will be able to help you.

You'll be able to find out more about this.　Water water!　What's wrong with you?

It was Kaido who was bitten by a dog that lit his head on fire and went on a rampage.

”Okay, okay, wait a little longer.

You can also see Kitamiya earnestly trying to turn the white kitten's attention towards you while slowly swinging her catnip as if to say that Kaido is out of sight.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

”Amy, what do you think of using the power of spirits like that?

What the hell is going on here, and looking for someone to explain the situation, but Amelia, who is shouting into the wind generated by a small green animal that looks like a squirrel and a cat divided in two, is having fun and hasn't noticed me.

Hmm?

”Milky Way?

The normally noisy South is staring at a creature that looks like a cotton candy, but when his opponent tilts his neck, South tilts his head too, creating an anomalous glare.

As you look for Katsu, hoping for the last barrier.

Oh, Jiro-san, welcome back!

Yeah, we're back. And sorry, what are those guys doing?

I am greeted by Masaru with a blue frog on his head.

I was relieved to finally find someone I could have a decent conversation with, but I didn't know how to react to the various actions of the party, so I listened to them honestly.

It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.　We're trying to get to know each other better.

I see, it's just like them to be able to accomplish their goals in the midst of all this turmoil.

The former is the uncontracted group and the latter is the contracted group.

Having somehow managed to pull it off his head, Kaido is once again confronted with a red dog with a fire burning near his head.

In Kaido's hand is what looks like dried meat, trying to get his attention, but it doesn't seem to do much good in front of the agitated spirit.

As for Kitamiya, she's probably using catnip, since she looks like a cat, but she's a spirit, and perhaps because she has more intelligence than a cat, she's aware of her purpose and is wary.

However, you seem to be just as puzzled as you are wary.

I can't help but smile at the two people who are making a mistake in the direction of their efforts.

”Ho-ho-ho-ho, it's good to keep an open mind with the spirits. You and your girlfriend seem to have an open mind, but it's hard to be honest when you're grown up. Well, with those two, I think we should be able to wait and see.

I'm not sure how Katsu signed the contract, but since he's the one, I'm sure he did it smoothly.

If you see the frog spirit with the same expression as the serious man, you can see that they were able to make a contract after exchanging a few words.

This is what it means to be like this.

In Amelia's case, it was just a matter of innocence.

She truly embodies Muille's words and brings the atmosphere of playing together to the fore.

You're still using your own body as an athletic device, with spirits flying around on your arms, head, and legs, standing on their heads or standing on their heads with the application of dance.

It's not the girl that's unusual. I'm trying to see the essence of the spirit, but there is no discomfort on the part of the spirit. Unusual. It's also unusual to have a cloud spirit as a signatory.

In the south, you're curious, but it's more about the interaction with the spirits.

In Minami's case, there is the existence of a fantasy that she has been pursuing.

There is no reason why Minami, who is still young in terms of mental age, would not be excited to the fullest for the existence.

I don't know how the spirit received the combined feelings of curiosity and favoritism, but at least that's what the contract is about.