Konbini Ossan Volume 9 Chapter 2 — Anti-Rebel Army Meeting
Immediately after promising our cooperation, I summoned the key figures of Otogi Trading Company.
To be precise, not all of them are executives. Some are external collaborators, and some are simply people closely connected to me.
However, there is no doubt that every one of them has a deep influence on the operation of Otogi Trading Company.
“Thank you all for gathering here. Today, we have received new information regarding the trouble that has arisen within the Demon King’s Army; the rebel faction.
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I would like to share that information and discuss how we should respond going forward.”
As I speak, I look around at everyone gathered in the room.
First are my wives. Since they all hold positions within the company now, their attendance is only natural.
Next are the summoned Heroes who work at Otogi Trading Company.
Because they occupy rather special positions, I always inform them whenever there are major developments within the company.
And then there are Kanehama and Mimori. Ideally, I would have liked Toudou and Matsuriya to attend as well, but they seemed to be busy.
Similarly, Shuri-kun could not come due to his own workload, so I will ask Kanehama to relay the details to him later.
“First of all, Otogi Trading Company intends to cooperate in suppressing the rebel faction. However, if that results in unnecessary casualties, it defeats the entire purpose.
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Therefore, the personnel we dispatch to the Demon King’s Army will be selected from the top ranks downward. Naturally, I will also be deployed to the Demon King’s Army myself.”
As soon as I say that, one person raises a hand.
“If Yūichi-san is going to be deployed, what will happen to Otogi Trading Company’s operations while you’re away?”
One of my wives, Shirley, voices the obvious concern.
“I’m afraid the non-combat personnel will have to take the lead in running things. Still, it should already be structured so that operations continue smoothly even without me for a while.”
When I say this, my wives glance at one another. Then Arisa speaks on behalf of them all.
“Got it. So this is where we have to hold the line, right? Leave it to us.”
“Yeah. I’ll come back as soon as possible, so I’m counting on you.”
“Mm. Just make sure you deal with things quickly and come back.”
“I’ll do everything I can.”
For now, Otogi Trading Company should continue running smoothly even in my absence.
My wives are involved in many aspects of daily operations, so they are dependable allies.
“Next, regarding the forces Otogi Trading Company will dispatch to suppress the rebels. If we follow the Demon King’s Army’s request honestly, we would need to deploy more than 10% of our total forces.”
At the figure “more than 10%”, everyone shows expressions of surprise.
After all, Otogi Trading Company now operates across the entire Runegard Kingdom. 10% of our forces would amount to quite a large number.
So I continue, clarifying the point.
“However, that number is too large. Bringing along lower-tier personnel from the security division who lack sufficient ability would only increase casualties.
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Therefore, we will reduce the number of rank-and-file personnel and instead bring more than half of our top combat personnel, centered on executive-level staff. In numerical terms, I intend to keep the total below ten percent of our forces.”
After saying that, I turn my gaze toward Kanehama and Mimori and continue.
“And if possible, I would like to request the cooperation of Kanehama-kun’s four party members, as well as Shuri-kun. With the strength of the five of you, suppressing the rebels should proceed smoothly.”
I make the request directly to Kanehama here.
However, he gives an answer I had not expected.
“I’m sorry, Otogi-san. But this time, I don’t think we can cooperate.”
“Oh? And what circumstances are behind that?”
From Kanehama’s expression, I can tell something serious has happened, so I ask.
In response, he reveals an important piece of information.
“Unfortunately, the timing couldn’t be worse. The Naitō Group has finally made their move.”
At those words, tension spreads throughout the room, including me.
In particular, the summoned Heroes all wear grim expressions.
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E/N:
Naitou, that delinquent with the ‘Mind Control and Domination’ skill… This Volume's gonna be interesting and thrilling!
Stay tuned!
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