Konbini Ossan Volume 10 Chapter 9 — A Friendly Workplace
The day after discussing the “Two-Day Weekend” Operation, our Otogi Trading defense forces finally advanced toward the next objective; the largest city on the way to the capital of the Barometz Duchy.
And as expected, before we could even reach the city, the enemy army had already deployed.
Their equipment was clearly lacking. Many weren’t even wearing proper armor or shields; some had wooden boards tied together with rope or pot lids in place of proper gear.
It seemed they had finally resorted to using civilians without regard for their lives.
However, that posed no problem.
If this operation succeeded, they would be freed from mind control and be able to return safely to their normal lives.
“Now then, are you ready?”
“Of course, leave it to me, Prez!”
The one I addressed was Suzuno. She holds a crucial role in this operation.
“Then, begin.”
“Roger!”
At my signal, Suzuno immediately activates her skill, «Charm Magic».
A spell spreads across the entire enemy force, lightly and subtly stimulating their desires and heightening their excitement.
The effect is minimal, but there is no doubt that their minds are now in a state where they react more intensely to stimuli.
From here, we enter the second phase of the operation.
“Special offers from Otogi Trading! For all of you gathered here today, we have a limited-time announcement!”
A sudden announcement echoes across the battlefield. Using the unit’s equipment, we broadcast through amplifiers so that the entire enemy army can hear.
And what we deliver is information that truly sounds appealing.
“Otogi Trading offers a two-day weekend system and a friendly workplace where you can work happily in an excellent environment! First-year salaries can go up to one thousand gold coins!
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Furthermore, employees receive a fifty percent discount on Otogi Trading products! And that’s not all! If you refer a new employee, you’ll receive up to one gold coin worth of points as a bonus!”
Pleasant-sounding job information continues to be broadcast.
The enemy soldiers are being forced into a war they never wanted, under mind control.
On top of that, due to Otogi Trading’s operations, supplies within their country have grown scarce; they are undoubtedly starving.
In such a situation, hearing about such an attractive job offer, there is no way they wouldn’t react.
“Otogi Trading welcomes all applicants regardless of qualifications, gender, race, or work history! Even former enemy soldiers are working happily with us! Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now!
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And for a limited time, all applicants will receive a complimentary set of delicious preserved food from Otogi Trading!”
And for the final push, we offer actual food to the starving masses.
With the added effect of the magic, their desires fully stimulated, the civilians finally reach their breaking point.
“Uooooooh! I’m done being a citizen of the Barometz Duchy!”
“I’m not eating grass just because I’m starving anymore!”
“This is the big wave, we’ve gotta ride it!”
One after another, civilians freed from mind control rush toward our forces.
Of course, their goal is not to attack. They are scrambling to receive the application forms and complimentary goods.
To prevent chaos, our soldiers line them up and begin distributing application forms along with preserved food sets in an orderly manner.
“It seems things are going well.”
“Yeah… but honestly, it’s working a little too well,”
Shuri-kun mutters, sounding exasperated.
“I did say we should stimulate their desires, but I didn’t expect you to pull it off like this… getting the entire army at once.”
“Indeed. Though there are still some who aren’t easily swayed. For those individuals, well, just look over there.”
I point toward one section of the battlefield.
There, Kanehama is running around with recruitment flyers and high-quality food, personally persuading those who weren’t convinced by the broadcast.
Taking advantage of his superior physical abilities, he directly approaches and tempts those still under strong mind control.
As a result, even those heavily affected are gradually freed and begin filling out Otogi Trading’s application forms.
“Making the Hero run errands for recruitment… you really are something else, Otogin,”
Shuri-kun sighs in disbelief. He seems slightly dissatisfied, but as long as the results are good, that’s all that matters.
After about an hour of distributing forms and food, every single enemy soldier has been freed from mind control.
Not a trace of hostility toward Otogi Trading’s defense forces remains.
Thus, our operation against Naitō’s mind control was a complete success.
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E/N:
Scorch earth tactics, then luring the enemy to your own side without any violence… Only huge amounts of riches can aid all these plans! 😂
Stay tuned! (2/3 chapter)
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