Entering a Company From Another World! – Chapter 605

“So you’ve come, cheater.”

“There’s no point in making excuses.”

“Hmm, not apologizing at least passes.”

Evia’s location was on an upper floor of the company. Though she also doubled as HR, she held a position essentially like the president’s secretary and was given a room close to the president’s office.

Her first words upon being ushered into the room so readily, despite arriving unannounced, were these.

If she were truly angry, she wouldn’t have spoken like this; she would have attacked me or glared at me with absolute zero intensity.

The fact that she’s wielding documents and looking at me with a suggestive gaze shows she’s playing around.

“If I apologize, it would mean I have something to hide.”

While she seemed to partially concede, I wouldn’t completely show remorse here.

However, apologizing now would also acknowledge that the matter with Keiri was wrong. That’s why I ended up saying it that way.

“You’re just doubling down?”

“It’s close to that feeling.”

“I figured.”

Just as Evia said, by coming here to state the truth so boldly, I had already half-doubled down. Rather, when reporting to my fiancée that I’ve found a new woman, what else could I do but double down?

“What did you mean by coming to report to me first? While you may consider me your public wife, Suella is undoubtedly the one within the household, isn’t she?”

I couldn’t. And if asked why I came to talk to Evia first…

“Knowing Evia, you’ve probably already gathered everyone here, haven’t you?”

I came here anticipating her actions.

“Ku kukuku, I don’t dislike being understood to this extent.”

That prediction was spot on. With a snap of her fingers, the space before me distorted for a moment, then again and again. When the space stabilized, all my fiancées were gathered there.

“How is it? How does it feel to be judged?”

“I couldn’t possibly say it feels bad.”

“Indeed, the fault lies with you.”

Looking at this scene, it would undoubtedly appear to be the moment of condemnation for a cheating man.

However.

“Evia-sama, that’s enough playing around.”

Evia and the other women here had no such intention. There were no accusatory emotions whatsoever.

On the contrary.

“Suella, are you going to steal my fun?”

“Considering the child, I can’t be away for too long.”

“If you say so, then I suppose it can’t be helped.”

There was even an atmosphere of enjoyment in how the situation had unfolded. Suella, with a wry smile, stepped in to mediate, stopping the playfulness of Evia, who was acting typically devilish.

In her arms, the child who was usually there was nowhere to be seen. Was she entrusting the child to someone, or perhaps being watched over by spirits?

“Now then, I believe Evia-sama has explained most of the situation. And Keiri’s wishes as well.”

“In that case, this will be quicker.”

Thus, Suella, now unburdened, stepped up as the host to bring the gathering to order.

“Yes, and just to confirm, what are Jiro-san’s wishes?”

Evia had likely explained everything without any reservations. If she had recounted the conversation at the bar, I had nothing to hide.

Nodding at Suella’s earnest question.

“Ah, she will also be my wife. I won’t back down on that.”

I stated it casually. I suppose I’ve become quite accustomed to the customs of this otherworld.

Between that conversation at the bar and this moment, I could say just about anything without shame, as if I were the protagonist of some manga.

It’s not that I lack a sense of shame, but rather, should I say that the words I need to say now come out smoothly?

While I’m not so inexperienced that I’d stammer awkwardly at Suella and the others, it’s also a fact that I’m prepared to be bold when necessary.

“That’s just like you. So straightforward.”

“Mm, very Jiro-like.”

“After being told so clearly, I have nothing more to say.”

With the conversation having reached this point, the subsequent flow of events was predictable.

“Now then, we’ve confirmed Jiro-san’s wishes, and as for us, there should be no problem accepting them.”

“I am generally aware of his conduct and personality. I can guarantee he is not the spying type.”

“We aren’t strangers, so I don’t think unnecessary ripples will occur.”

“I think there’s no problem either.”

When it comes to relationships, men interfering rarely ends well. From a male perspective, as long as the women are willing to accept him, there’s no issue.

“Then the only problem remaining is…”

“The order of the nights.”

“It’s probably too big a hurdle to expect things to be all at once from the very beginning.”

“Hmm, now that we’re united, shouldn’t the first night be prioritized?”

However, conversely, in areas where a man’s will should be involved, his right to speak is almost nonexistent. Because wars are frequent in this otherworld, there’s a chronic shortage of manpower. Therefore, both men and women tend to be quite proactive when it comes to procreation.

If you were to ask if there’s no love in that, there is love. The obligation of procreation is limited to those classes who prioritize bloodlines, like royalty and nobles. For commoners, it’s easier to understand if we rephrase it as them being more tolerant and open-minded regarding sexual activity.

As my unknown schedule was being altered one after another, a hand was raised.

“Is something wrong, Evia-sama?”

Normally, Evia would seamlessly join the conversation without hesitation. It was unusual for her to suddenly raise her hand and ask for permission to speak. As the three of us looked on, wondering what was happening.

“For my part, none for the time being is fine.”

“!”

Suella, Memoria, and Himik’s eyes widened at her sudden declaration to withdraw from the evening’s engagements, where she had previously been so actively participating. Just as I was about to think that perhaps her workload had become incredibly demanding for the foreseeable future.

“No way.”

“Could it be?”

“Is it true?”

The women were considering possibilities in a direction entirely different from mine.

“Mm, it has bloomed.”

Oh, my thoughts differed from theirs. As I realized this, Evia, with a slightly shy and gentle smile, subtly stroked her belly.

“Congratulations!!”

“Evia-sama was first, then?”

“Wonderful news!!”

The meaning of her gesture was clear. There was no delay in my understanding. I, without hesitation, stepped into the midst of the women’s discussion. Suella, Memoria, and Himik all stepped back slightly, allowing Evia and me to face each other.

“Evia.”

“Ah.”

And so, I was able to embrace her gently.

“Thank you.”

“I should be thanking you.”

I feel bad for Keiri, but with this happening, I have to give my all on this end as well. Evia’s gentle embrace was filled with affection, as if expressing her joy.

“I never expected to become pregnant so soon.”

“The timing…”

“Ah, it must have been when I returned home. I was told by Tatte that a child as a souvenir would be fine, but I never thought it would actually come true.”

“But is this timing alright?”

“If it’s about work, there’s no problem. I won’t be able to participate in battles, but there’s no immediate frontal confrontation in the current situation. The military is also on high alert, and we’ve significantly weakened the enemy’s strength. It’s unlikely that a situation will arise requiring my combat power.”

After holding each other tightly for several seconds, the timing of her pregnancy was too evident to ignore, eliciting a smile that suited the moment. However, I wondered if Evia’s temporary absence due to her pregnancy wouldn’t be a problem for the company, but it seemed she had already made arrangements for it.

“Most of the work can be done while sitting. Even the Demon Lord wouldn’t dare pull a prank in this situation. For practical matters, I’ll rely on the Oni King and the Lunaria. I’ll delegate all manageable tasks to my subordinates.”

I couldn’t know how meticulously she had planned everything, but if she said it was alright, then it probably was.

“If anything comes up, tell me. I’ll help as much as I can.”

“If you’re playing around, then stabilize negotiations with Japan and start dungeon creation as soon as possible. While work is progressing ahead of schedule, sooner is always better.”

Still concerned, I offered my help, only to have her tap my forehead with her fingertip and gently smile, telling me to focus on my own work.

“However, I do appreciate your concern. Before you and Suella, it was only my father and Tatte who worried about me. Lately, you and Suella have been looking out for me. You always help me in that regard.”

She seemed to notice my internal sigh, wondering if I was still too inexperienced to be relied upon, even as a general. Her smile turned into a wry one, and she shook her head once, saying that my concern alone was enough.

“That result is the life that has taken root within me. Please don’t misunderstand that.”

Then, the finger that had just tapped my forehead gently reached my cheek and stroked it.

“I love you. Thinking I was unreliable is a thing of the past. Otherwise, I wouldn’t entrust you with such important tasks.”

Honestly, I feel I can’t compete. Instead of regretting my own lack of strength, I should have first reflected on the naivete of my thoughts that led me to push myself beyond my limits. That corporate slave mentality of doing anything and everything. It has the advantage of allowing me to dash forward recklessly, but it also has the disadvantage of making me try to do things that aren’t even necessary. I am not unneeded. I am thoroughly relied upon. I understood that clearly.

“Understood.”

“Ah, that one word reassures me.”

I really have met wonderful women. Hearing that in response to a simple nod. After a few seconds of gazing at each other, Evia began to chuckle.

“However, I do feel bad for Keiri. This was supposed to be a meeting to arrange her welcome, but I completely stole the spotlight.”

“It can’t be helped. Rather, it would have been worse if I had said it after Keiri arrived and explained the situation.”

“Yes, it would completely kill the mood of building love from this point on.”

“Hmm, but why is devilish Evia able to do it, while an angel like me cannot?”

What was supposed to be a conversation that would expand upon Keiri’s situation had completely shifted course with a single announcement. My unknown evening schedule would likely be adjusted by Suella and the others later. Therefore, Evia’s timing was, in a way, perfect. If this matter had been brought up when Keiri was here to settle things herself, it might have made her hesitant to step forward. To avoid that, it was good that the matter was discussed first among those close to me. Even if it were to be discussed afterwards, Suella and Memoria wouldn’t say, “Well, after the news of a child, you two young ones should go ahead.”

“They say children are gifts from heaven, but perhaps God is interfering?”

“Hmm, if that’s the case, then I must also join the war and achieve God Killing.”

“Evia-sama, please stop teasing Himik like that. Himik, I assure you, as someone who has conceived, you will too someday.”

“While that’s not exactly a reassuring way to put it, those of us here, including myself as a vampire, are all races that find it difficult to conceive. However, Jiro-san is steadily making women of these difficult-to-conceive races pregnant one after another. You should wait with anticipation.”

So, this is how it should be. While I’m being a bit of an escapist, I shouldn’t ignore the glint in Memoria and Himik’s eyes.

Today’s Word:

You must convey what needs to be conveyed.

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