01x03 - I GOT A MANAGER

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This is the third time Commander

Indolark has managed my lunch.

On top of that, he takes me out

to the courtyard after eating

and won't let me go until the

very end of my lunch break.

It's the same for dinner.

He picks me up after work to take me out

for a delicious meal and a leisurely time.

Have this, too.

It's a flavor you like.

Thank you very much

This man is supposedly

a distinguished personage,

so why is he being so attentive to me?

Nevertheless, at this rate, I won't be

able to finish all the work I've planned.

Which leaves me with only one choice

I've already got Helmut-san's permission.

I'll just take my work home!

Thank you for today.

What are you scheming?

Nothing in particular.

I simply don't waste my energy

on pointless struggles.

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EPISODE 3: I GOT A MANAGER

Um, so

I'd like to repay you properly

for saving my life the other day.

You want to treat me

like a male prost*tute?

No, that's not my intention

I don't need anything.

So he says, but I need to do

something about this soon

Tomorrow is your day off.

Spend it sleeping.

I can't.

What? Do you have something to do?

I want to learn more about this world,

so I'm going to the library.

What you need most isn't

knowledge, but rest.

I understand, but

Let me remind you that any kind of

nutritional tonic is absolutely forbidden.

You aren't planning to

rely on those, are you?

Of course not. I completely understand.

I almost died from that medicine,

so I won't take it again.

I see.

When he smiles like that,

it somewhat alleviates the aura

of exhaustion about him.

Oh, welcome in.

Good evening.

I know what I told him,

but I'm really feeling the fatigue.

Here.

These aren't as strong as the usual.

That tonic was probably just too strong.

I could use a slightly weaker one

I knew this would happen!

Commander Indolark?! Why are you here?

Come with me.

Um, I thought you went home

It was obvious you were planning

to come here just by looking at you.

Didn't I tell you not

to drink those tonics?

You did, which is why

I wanted an alternative

That's sophistry.

I'll order that store not to sell

you anything from now on.

What?! No way!

Isn't this an abuse of power?!

Shut up!

Do you even understand

your own constitution?!

I do, but I can't forget that

feeling of liberation

What's bothering you?

Huh?

A headache

Good grief.

How's that?

Oh, the pain has subsided.

But I thought magical energy

was poisonous to my body

That should be enough to take care of it.

I've had my share of romantic experiences.

Which is how I know our relationship

is strange, even for another world.

At first, I thought he was

just the kind of man

who couldn't abandon something

after picking it up.

But yesterday

The damage from the demon forest's miasma

is progressing slowly but steadily.

They won't be able to dispatch

the holy maiden for some time.

Is purification even something that

can be done in a single attempt?

I need to gather more information.

A budget request from

the third royal order

Again?

Denied.

Next.

I need to hurry.

I want to start gathering information,

but I'm not even halfway done with work

Assistant Manager Kondu of accounting!

The prime minister would like to see you.

Come with me.

Sorry for calling you here

in the middle of work.

Why won't the important people of this

kingdom make appointments in advance?!

Not a problem.

Now, I wanted to ask you

about the budget proposal

you created the other day.

All right.

Where did he go?

Well

the prime minister

called him to his office.

The prime minister

I see.

As I thought, the way your mind

works is very interesting.

While I cannot deny your lack of knowledge

concerning various aspects of budgeting,

that is to be expected.

By the way, I noticed that you haven't

asked about the holy maiden at all.

When you came to this world together,

you were worried enough

to give her advice.

Don't you want to hear how she's doing?

I knew it. He's informed

about our conversation.

Prime Minister, what would

you do if, against your will,

you were forced to go

to an unfamiliar land

where you met a child from your

hometown you'd never seen before?

If I had the means,

I might try to protect them.

I would do the same.

Provided I had the resources, of course.

But she's more valuable to the kingdom

than I am, and under extensive protection.

Perhaps I spoke too plainly.

Yes, you're right.

I like that rational

and cunning side of you.

Kondu, what was your first name?

Seiichirou.

Sei chiro?

The names of your world

are hard to pronounce.

May I call you Seichiro?

Yes.

Conversations with you

are truly meaningful.

I will call for you again

if anything comes up.

Telling me to prepare myself, is he?

No need for lunch at this point.

I drank some tea, so I should be fine.

Hey, if you're back

You're not fine at all!

Magicules are incorporated

into tea leaves upon production.

They also use magic.

From now on, don't drink

anything that I don't specify.

I can't even drink tea freely?

Got it?

Give me a break

What's that look for?

Oh, nothing.

How are you feeling?

Thanks to you, I got off work on time

again, so I'm doing quite well.

Seems you have enough energy for sarcasm.

Sarcasm? Not at all.

That said, I don't understand what's

considered commonplace in this kingdom.

I want to learn more,

but there isn't enough time

during my work hours.

Why are you trying to do

everything yourself?

You're in a managerial position,

so delegate tasks you don't

understand to your subordinates.

Shouldn't I understand everything going

on precisely because I'm a manager?

I leave all the order's

miscellaneous tasks

to my vice commander,

and we've had no problems.

I see

So that's why their budget has never

come up, despite how often we meet.

I understand now.

Wait.

What's this resignation?

What do you mean, you see?

Only that I've just been reminded of the

difference in our positions and values.

Our positions may differ, but what do

you mean by our difference in values?

I don't think the noble Commander Indolark

could understand the values of a

lowly commoner from another world.

Speak, then.

Why do you have such an

obsession with working?

Obsession?

It's an obsession.

Why do you try to do everything alone,

even if it means taking tonics

that threaten your life?

"Why"?

It's not about the money, right?

I work because there's work to be done.

No, there isn't!

I hear you always come up with work

that doesn't exist and readily take it on!

It must have been him

Yup!

Still, I can't overlook this thing about

me creating nonexistent work.

Say what you will, but this kingdom's

finances are in dire straits.

There's a need to fundamentally review

and improve the current system.

Financial difficulties?

This is the first I've heard of it.

Isn't that just because you're indifferent

to financial matters, Commander Indolark?

What did you say?

My apologies. I overstepped.

You listen here. Your work attitude has

a negative impact on those around you.

A negative impact?

If someone in a leadership position

jumps at every chance to work overtime,

it flusters their subordinates and

makes the work atmosphere unpleasant.

I'll do my best to change.

You've no intention to, do you?

Thank you for another

delicious meal tonight.

This restaurant has such a great

atmosphere, and the food is so good.

Why don't you bring someone you're

close with here instead of me?

This restaurant was started by a man

who used to be a chef at my estate.

It's also my secret hideout.

Is that so?

That's why I haven't told anyone from

the third royal order about this place.

Oh, I kind of understand how you feel.

It's such a nice place, after all.

Right?

Shouldn't I understand everything going

on precisely because I'm a manager?

What's wrong, Aresh?

Nothing. It's just that I don't

see Harvey and Matthew around.

Huh? What's this all of a sudden?

Well, they went to another

department on some business.

They'll probably be back

before we start training.

More importantly, aren't you

instructing the holy maiden today?

You're going to be late.

Isn't that just because you're indifferent

to financial matters, Commander Indolark?

Aresh-san?

Um, I've done what you told me to.

Did I do it correctly?

Yes, that's correct.

Yay!

If she can do this much, I think she

should be able to handle the demon forest.

Compared to that guy,

she's unaffected by magicules,

has magic energy, and is in good health.

She should be in no danger

with us guarding her.

No, perhaps I'm comparing her

to someone too weak

Um, Aresh-san?

We'll wrap up here today.

Don't neglect your training

before our next meeting.

Um, can't we eat lunch together today?

Sorry, but I'll be having

lunch in the dining hall.

Holy Maiden, please don't mind him.

Now, let's prepare for your meal.

Hey, today I'd like

Huh?

Why is she here?

It's the holy maiden.

Wow! It's buffet style!

Aresh-san!

Why don't we eat together

Huh?

Sei-san, I should really

It's nice to eat together occasionally.

I didn't know you were working

in the royal palace, Kondou-san.

And working when you don't have to?

You really are a corporate drone!

I know she didn't say it maliciously,

but this aura the man in

front of me is giving off

I study all day every day.

Aresh-san kindly gives me magical

energy manipulation lessons once a week.

Huh?

I see. That must have been a

request from the holy maiden.

He's a very good teacher!

You can't refuse orders from a superior.

I understand how you feel.

Why are you looking at me that way?

No reason.

You're probably thinking

something ridiculous again.

More importantly,

don't eat around the trimp.

Kondou-san, you took something

you didn't like from the buffet?

No

He has no resistance to magicules,

so I manage what he eats.

What?

Does that mean I also

It's not a problem for the holy maiden.

You possess both magical energy

and magicule antibodies, so you're fine.

Thank goodness.

But are you saying Kondou-san can't

enjoy any of this delicious food?

I've never cared much about food,

so it's not really a problem.

Liar.

Your reactions to the foods you like

and don't like are like night and day.

You must really like tsuhash meat.

It's easy to tell because your

eyes soften when you eat it.

Um, Your Holiness?

Yes? Oh, you can just call me Yua.

Yua-sama, is it true that there are roads

that move even if you

don't walk in your world?

Huh?

Well, Sei-san told me that, in your world,

you can cross the sea and

release some kind of power

from your feet to fly in the sky!

What?!

Oh, I just answered

his questions randomly.

Come on, Sei-san!

Th-Then does that mean

young girls don't really wear short skirts

above the knee that show their legs?

That's true.

How dare you fall for the holy

maiden?! Know your place!

Excuse me, but what are you talking about?

No man alive could see the

lovely holy maiden in such

an immodest state and remain unfazed!

Besides, didn't you only come to our

world because you were stalking her?!

What do you have to say for yourself?!

I have no romantic interest

in those younger than me.

That's true! Our ages

are way too far apart.

Indeed.

Come to think of it,

how old are you, Kondou-san?

I recently turned thirty

after coming to this world.

You're that much older than me?!

Wait! We missed your birthday?!

If we'd known, we would've celebrated!

Thank you.

If I remember correctly, Aresh-san,

you're 22 years old, right?

Yeah.

Twenty-two?!

I thought he was young, but I didn't

know he was eight years my junior

I'm eighteen!

You're two years older than me!

Sei-san, what kind of

present would you like?

The only thing I can think of that

you'd like is nutritional tonics.

That'd be perfect.

Hey!

I'm joking.

Are you tired, Kondou-san?

Oh, I know!

I just learned healing magic!

I'll heal you!

Huh?

Oh, magic would be bad

U-Um

I'm the one taking care of him.

Don't lay a hand on him.

Open your mouth.

Do you feel hot or sluggish?

No, I don't. Thank you very much.

Maybe it'll be easier

if I put a barrier on you.

Huh? If that's an option, why haven't you?

It uses a lot of magical energy.

Your body would have to take all of that.

Oh

So he'd have to familiarize me

with that magical energy afterward.

I see.

Huh? This is a lot fewer

documents than usual.

I've compiled a draft

for our next expedition.

Huh?!

Aresh voluntarily did paperwork?!

Orjef

What reason is there not to give

someone younger the time of day?

Huh?

A-Are you asking in a romantic sense?

Silence equals confirmation.

In other words

he's asking advice about love!

LOVE TALK

Good question.

People with a large age gap between

them often have different values,

so that could be one reason.

Values, huh?

He's never paid this much attention

to anything I've said before!

Is his sudden interest in doing

paperwork because of this someone?

Does that mean she works in

the royal palace?! Who is it?!

I really want to go find her right now!

Seichiro.

Oh.

I was planning to reach out to you soon,

so this is perfect timing.

What do you need?

The holy maiden's training

has entered the final stage,

so we plan to go and inspect

the demon forest soon.

Finally.

It's already been three months

since I was abducted here.

She should've been able to go

much sooner with a proper escort.

Well, the second royal order and

the first-born prince are against it,

so things will take a little longer yet.

Shiraishi-sa—Her Holiness can already

use her purification powers, can she not?

Yes, that's what I hear.

We'd like her to start as soon as she can,

so I'm counting on you, Seichiro.

I understand.

That means I need to figure the

costs of dealing with the miasma

and the expenses of the expedition.

Either way, the longer we delay,

the more money and time it will cost.

If we present our argument with data,

that may be effective in persuading

the second royal order,

who prioritizes protecting

the royal family.

There should be documents

on the previous expeditions

If I take a few more home

and focus on those,

I should have something ready

by tomorrow evening.

But first, I need to take care of this

EPISODE 4

I PUNISHED THEM