episode_0125

For a while I had nothing to say or do.

Because it was Sylvia, Johnny, and Lina’s turn in the other interview room.

What Lund and I will do is to get feedback from the three interviewers about the interviewees.

Ultimately, it was up to me to decide whether or not I would accept them under my wing.

“Hmm… I agree!”

“Agree!”

“Of course I agree!”

A continuation of the same answer.

There was no particular reason to oppose it, and it didn’t seem like there would be any harm in bringing it under my control.

“Me, Chris?”

“Huh? Why?”

“Are you sure you agree?”

“Huh?”

I wondered why Sylvia asked that.

This is the result of a somewhat rational judgment!

“I agreed because I heard what Sylvia and the other two had to say and thought it would be okay?”

“That would be great. What about Mr. Lund?”

“I have no intention of opposing it. Especially companies related to magic power fields seem like they would be quite helpful.”

A company with Manager Gargoyle and his subordinates.

I don’t know the name of the company, but… it was a subcontractor of Tetra, which was developing a 5-layer station.

Wait, Tetra? Tetracaine?!

“Lund, I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“The company Lund mentioned is, as far as I know, a subcontractor of Tetra?”

“So?”

“There is no connection between the Tetracaine Association, of which Lund is the president, and Tetra?”

“The names are just similar. There are so many companies and solution offices in this city that it’s overwhelming.”

Hmm.

I kind of thought it would be like that, but I secretly hoped it was related.

Because I didn’t know that it would be possible to use the 5-stage force field until it was developed.

“But it’s really interesting.”

I checked the list of interviewees that Sylvia and the two men had once again been assigned to.

“What do you mean?”

“No, I’m just saying that it’s strange that all these people want to come under my wing.”

Among the White Offices, there is the Muscle Beard Office, which is comprised mainly of fighting rats, and the Golden Toad Office, which is comprised mainly of humans and specializes in high-speed mobile warfare.

The Seahorse Office of Manwol, an office specializing in guerrilla warfare comprised primarily of humans and fish.

Among the companies are Tetra’s subcontractor, Rivian Tech, and Karim, a famous broiler processor in the East.

And Upside Meat, a small pressed ham company using cultured meat.

Finally, a few hackers and a body surgeon from Auckland.

“….”

No, our interviewers were great too. I just think this one was more fun.

The nuns were honestly more boring than fun. I had a very negative feeling.

“That means your name value has also gone up.”

“Well, I guess so?!”

“Then, I guess I should send out a notice of acceptance to all of our interviewees.”

“Is it our turn now?”

To the question, Sylvia simply nodded.

***

Hendrick’s Gear Hunters’ Office, Belova’s Steel Sharks’ Office, and Robert, an independent master’s .

Except for 5th place…

Other black and gray offices that I checked out later with Lund and Oleg.

The other three mostly listened to our opinions, as did Lund and me.

“What did Chris think?”

“Huh? It doesn’t seem like there’s anything wrong with it.”

There were three questions that I had when I needed to touch on something occasionally.

“Except for the three people before the saint, they’re all pretty ordinary, right?”

“Yeah, the saintly story was a bit impressive.”

I kept nodding my head to Lina’s words.

In response, the white snakes that formed Lina’s head moved along with it.

I thought it looked cute so I put my hand close to it…

Lina didn’t seem to mind, but the snakes seemed to be in a bad mood and tried to touch each other.

“Oh!”

“Chris, please concentrate when you concentrate.”

“Yes!”

At Sylvia’s words, I immediately shouted.

After answering confidently, Sylvia asked Lund.

“Mr. Lund, what do you think, Mr. Oleg?”

“My uncle also believes that there is no reason for disqualification for most interviewees. However…”

Lund mentioned that Oleg had given his assessment of some of the gray offices he had interviewed with after the Saintess, saying that they were too ordinary.

“Black offices?”

“You didn’t mention it.”

There is a tendency to overvalue the black office, and this is evident here as well.

There was nothing wrong with having the gray offices, even if they were a bit plain.

“Still, from our perspective, it seems like it’s enough to be a force to be reckoned with.”

“I agree with Johnny!”

“Well, it’s just my uncle’s opinion.”

Lund said he doesn’t consider his uncle’s opinion to be an absolute standard.

However, Sylvia and Lina had very serious expressions on their faces.

“Sylvia? Lina?”

Sensing that the two people’s expressions were unusual, I quickly called them over.

“I think Mr. Oleg’s opinion is also correct.”

“But wouldn’t it be better to call our size first?”

“If we keep doing that, we might end up like a rabble.”

“It’s exactly as Ms. Lina said. But since this is Chris’ first child, I think it would be good to set some minimum standards.”

“Then… let’s eliminate the gray offices that Oleg mentioned?”

“Yes, it’s not like there are only people who want to become a subordinate this time. If we know that we will be eliminated at that level, it will be easier for us and those who want to become a subordinate in many ways.”

I feel sorry for the office that received the rejection notice… but they were kind of setting a standard.

***

Determining whether or not I passed the interview was over faster than I thought.

“Chris, I’ll go up to the office with Johnny.”

“Okay! I’ll just hang out here with Lina for a bit.”

There was nothing I could do to help with that.

It would have been better to just leave and let Sylvia and Johnny figure it out.

Coming out of the inner space of the bar, we were torn in two.

Sylvia and Johnny left the bar, and Lund, Lina and I headed to the bar’s main location.

“Chris, did you finish the interview questions well?”

Aeslock, who looked like a giant mole, approached with unsteady steps.

“Yeah, well, I think it ended well.”

“Are they all passing?”

“Oh, that’s what I was going to do originally.”

I told them that during the discussion process, there were some people who were eliminated based on Sylvia and Lina’s opinions.

“Hmm, I see.”

“What do you think?”

“I think it’s okay.”

Eslock crossed his arms in a mole-like manner.

“I have been a branch leader, so I know the level of each branch of the Lidocaine Association well.”

“So?”

“From my perspective as someone who has seen the interviewees up close… Most of them seemed like they would lose even to lower factions.”

Yeah, I guess so.

Vampires can even regenerate, and compared to some normal races, they are practically monsters.

Many people have prejudices against becoming vampires.

Being a vampire has more advantages than disadvantages.

Even if you suffer damage from sunlight, have to regularly drink blood… and have a distinct enemy called the Church.

It is because of his many advantages that vampires still continue to exist.

Although you won’t be immortal right away, you will be able to obtain an immortal body.

“Well, I hope the next guys will be stronger.”

“If Chris allows, I can train the troubleshooters under your command.”

“Oh, really?”

Although it is a bit unclear which tribe he was from… he was definitely in charge of one tribe.

It didn’t seem like a bad idea to do as he said.

Of course, if the parties who will be trained under Eslock agree.

“You, aren’t you saying anything to Chris?”

Meanwhile, Lillian said something to Eslock.

“Hey, why are you doing this to this extent? And it seems like a good idea.”

It wasn’t exactly a bad idea, even if it might have seemed presumptuous to Lillian.

“Lund, Lund, what do you want to drink?”

“I’m fine.”

“Sometimes I find Lund so boring.”

He said, rubbing his face against Lund’s fluffy fur.

But Lund didn’t seem to care much about that, or maybe it meant that it was okay for me to do this.

***

After informing the applicant of whether or not he/she passed the interview for the subordinate force.

A few days later,

David was finally released from the hospital.

Naturally, I headed to David’s house with Sylvia and Sheila.

In fact, the fact that I went to the hospital and was told that he had already been discharged was not a very important fact.

“Are you here?”

“Yes, probably.”

When I asked Sylvia, pointing to a house, she answered uncertainly.

“But you won’t know unless you try it.”

“Oh, wait a minute!”

Sylvia was very proactive at times like this.

Not long after I rang the doorbell, the front door opened… and there it was, Laia!

“Lia!”

“Chris?”

I quickly raised the object in my hand and waved at Laia.

Leia rushed us inside.

“It seems like I’ve completely become the mistress of this house.”

“…ugh.”

Her reaction was as if she had been caught off guard.

“Chris, even if you are my subordinate, it is not right to tease me like that.”

“But your face is already red?”

“I would normally blush when I hear something like that!”

It was so funny to see Leia react in ways she normally wouldn’t.

“Chris, aren’t you teasing Ms. Leia too much?”

There was a faint smile hidden on Sylvia’s lips.

“Okay, I’m sorry!”

With such a commotion coming from the front door, David and the kids couldn’t just sit still.

“What, how did you find out about this place?”

“Oh my! You know everything!”

“Johnny, that old man must have told you. What.”

Was it too obvious?

David’s words were correct.

“Eight! It’s noisy, so eat this!”

“What is this?”

“Can’t you see it?”

There was a lot of food bought from a nearby store. The highlight was the pizza!

“Originally, when you’re sick, you eat pizza.”

“…Is this the first time I’m hearing this?”

At least in the real world it was!

Even though he was discharged, he was still a patient.

Besides, the children had a hard time staying in the hospital room with their father, so I thought it would be okay for them to enjoy it to this extent.

“Wow! It’s pizza!”

“Hello!”

The two children’s eyes were turned towards me and they shouted for pizza.

Hmm… I feel like I’m a pizza.

Simon, the eldest son, and Mila, the eldest daughter.

The two kids received pizza from me.

“Let’s eat together, Christ.”

“No, I ate a lot on the way here.”

It’s not obvious because I’m a vampire. I ate a ton.

“Looking at Sheila, it seems like that.”

“Huh?”

At David’s words, I quickly checked Sheila’s face.

Ah, the corners of my mouth were still covered in traces of seasoning that hadn’t been properly processed.

“Oh my! Sheila, what are you going to do if you keep walking like that!”

“Just a moment.”

Sheila quickly ran to the bathroom.

While Simon and Mila were busy preparing to eat the pizza before anyone else, I sat on the sofa in the living room.

“What, why are you sitting there?”

“Why? Is this a patient-only seat?”

“Chris….”

***

Oh, did I just say something too harsh?

“Okay, cancel! Cancel!”

“Cancelling doesn’t mean the words you’ve already said will disappear?”

“Isn’t it the same even if I apologize?”

“Still, what’s important is the sincerity of the apology.”

I see. But I don’t think an apology would be necessary.

David expected me to apologize, but when there was no follow-up, he complained again.

Instead, I got down from the sofa and sat down in another chair.

“Why? I gave you my seat.”

“….”

David frowned as if he couldn’t stand to live.

“By the way, how are you feeling?”

“I’m feeling much better. By the way, I had a lot of work to do while I was in the hospital.”

“It wasn’t that high.”

“That’s right.”

At David’s words, Sylvia and I looked at each other and laughed.

With the suggestions for 1st and 6th place, I became 10th in the problem solver rankings.

Because of this, people lined up to become my subordinates, until the saintess intervened.

There’s been so much going on.

“It’s a good thing you were in the hospital all this time.”

“Hey! You’re saying that now! How hard it was for us!”

In the meantime, I’m being taken care of by cute kids and beautiful women!

“Now, Lyria will return to us.”

“Oh, right.”

David seemed to react with a hint of regret.

“Sirock too.”

“Huh? I hate it!”

However, Mila reacted vehemently to the suggestion that Psylocke be retrieved.

“By the way, where is Psylocke?”

“Here it is, Master!”

Let’s turn our gaze to where the voice was heard….

A macaw was seen in a cage.

Just in case, I went closer to the cage. What the heck, could this guy be…

“Master!”

“Oh shit! Surprise! ”

“Ah! You surprised me! Why are you doing that!”

“I don’t want to be like this!”

From what I’ve heard, it seems like Simon and Mila put Psylocke here.

Wow, David’s kids are going to take down the former branch president of the Lidocaine Association.

This is totally a patsy!

“Simon, Mila. Let me take this out for a second.”

“Ah!”

The two kids were busy eating pizza so I couldn’t stop them.

As soon as the cage opened, Psylocke escaped, shouting, “Freedom!”

“Ah, finally!”

The true form of Psylocke, with its unique, gloomy atmosphere.

The pale skin disappeared after becoming my subordinate, but the impression left on his face did not change.

“Thank you, Master.”

“That’s a good thing. I’m completely caught by the kids. What is this?”

“…But isn’t it a bit odd to win against kids?”

“Is that so?”

Meanwhile, while Psylocke and I were doing this, other people were happily eating pizza in the living room.

Sylvia and Sheila, like me, didn’t seem to go in anymore.

The first thing that caught my eye was David and Leia sitting close together.

“Hey, Psylocke.”

“Yes, master.”

Psylocke isn’t stupid either.

The subtle current flowing between the two must have already been noticed.

“How were you two?”

“…I’ve been holding onto the kids a lot anyway.”

As expected, it seems that Psylocke has caught Simon and Mila’s attention for the two of them.

***

Psylocke, this guy!

I thought he was some sinister Jew, but he was just a weird-looking Cupid!

“So how was it?”

“I don’t think it got to the point of a physical relationship.”

“Hmm….”

“It’s clear that we care about each other.”

“What is the basis?”

“We even went as far as kissing.”

Ooooh!

Although it was cheap to see it as a conversation between a blood lord and his followers, other people’s love lives were serious matters.