Comprehensive Hero Dispatch Services, Inc ~Life of Peerless Adventures in Another World with a Beautiful Lady~ - Chapter 15: What\'s with being assigned a position right after joining the company?

Chapter 15: What’s with being assigned a position right after joining the company?

Seriously?! The field test is over in just a single day, and my training is already finished?! No way, this is gonna be troublesome. I can’t handle the workload without Eskaia-san’s guidance!

“I understand. I’ll push through the budget deliberations. We’ll cover the immediate expenses, so please proceed with the team formation. President Claude, I hope for the best for your new team.”

“That’s the plan. Shoma-kun, I’ll need to issue your appointment as Chief Hikaru Shoma starting from April 1st. HAHAHA. It’s unheard of, you know? Being appointed as a ‘Chief’ right after joining the company. So, Eskaia will continue to serve as the exclusive support staff for Team ‘Septem,’ and I want Chief Shoma to complete the preparations for launching the team in April. Shoma will be busy with his graduation ceremonies and entrance ceremonies, so you support him, Eskaia. We’ll hire some new office staff, so make sure to train them properly.”

“President Claude!! Is it really okay for me to continue as Shoma-kun’s support staff?”

My soaked uniform became even more drenched with Eskaia-san’s continuing tears.

Personally, I can’t handle the workload alone, and having the title of ‘Chief’ gives me a pressure that makes me feel like vomiting. But if Eskaia-san helps me, I feel somewhat motivated to go on. Thanks for the excellent choice, President Claude. Despite his intimidating appearance, he’s a confirmed nice person.

“I’m counting on you too. There’s still a lot I’m not used to, so I need Eskaia-san’s help.”

“Oh, right. Okay, it’s settled. For now, let’s finish the pre-employment training. I’ll have the office prepared over here, so if you’re free, you can even begin working before officially joining. Well then, I’ll go for the negotiations with Mr. Brass, so you’re free until the end of the workday.”

Saying that, President Claude left with the agency staff. Only Eskaia-san and I remained.

“Should we change first? Eskaia-san. Are you feeling better now?”

“Ugh, ugh, I’m feeling better. I’ll go change now, so wait for me. I don’t want you to leave me behind.”

She’s so cute… and surprisingly girlish… Hmm, Eskaia-san… so adorable… The office attire of Eskaia-san is also irresistible… But her black hair mode has its charm too… How much do I like her, seriously?

As Eskaia-san rushed to the women’s changing room, I took off my uniform soaked with her tears and then changed into the suit I brought.
Afterward, I joined Eskaia-san, who had changed too, and we went to the cafeteria to discuss our future while having some lunch.

“Buddy, it seems you caused quite a stir today. The agency staff were all in a frenzy.”

As lunchtime ended and the cafeteria became sparsely populated, Chef Amaki, who had some free time, came to our table and chatted with us.

“Oh, well. I thought it was just some regular training for me… Guess I was wrong.”

We were having the daily special menu, which consisted of pork bone ramen, gyoza, sweet and sour pork, and almond jelly.

Chef Amaki, who was a former chef at a luxury hotel, was said to be versatile in Japanese, Western, Chinese, and Italian cuisines. Even this pork bone ramen tastes much better than the ones from popular shops. Hmm, I won’t be able to eat elsewhere now… But I have to start cooking my own meals from today…

“Shiro-san… I’ve become useless in just one day. Shoma-kun is incredibly strong. He defeated the ‘Multiple-Headed Fire Dragon Hydra’ solo, and he says things like ‘Was I really that strong?’ What do you think? It’s absolutely unbelievable… *munch, munch*”

Eskaia-san, who had regained her spirits, was devouring the special katsudon and diced Elcraust beef steak.

The rumor about elves being vegetarians was fake news. She’s really into meat. But Eskaia-san looks graceful even while eating. Hmm. She looks quite picturesque.

“So, Shoma defeated the ‘Multiple-Headed Fire Dragon Hydra’ solo. Haha, that must have put the agency folks in a panic. Being able to solo an S-rank is only possible for chief-level members like me in each team.”

“Huh? Chef Amaki, are you also a member of a team? I thought you were just employed as a chef.”

“I’m officially the chief of Team ‘Quattuor’ too. But it’s more of a part-time job for me. My team is an emergency support team, so we’re only dispatched when other teams request any assistance. I’m the only Japanese person there. Usually, I’m in the kitchen with my team.”

A few kitchen staff members who were cleaning up in the kitchen waved at us.

Ah, so all the kitchen staff are members of Chef Amaki’s team…

“I see.”

Chef Amaki, with his short hair and sharp eyes, was not only a superb ‘Dispatched Hero’ but also a ‘Chief’ who commanded a team. No wonder he seemed unusually strong for a chef.

“Still, it’s unheard of for someone to be appointed as a ‘Chief’ right before joining the company. If Shizuru hears about this, there’ll be trouble. After all, he’s the strongest dispatched hero. He’s the type to flaunt his strength and act superior to everyone… Anyway, it’d be best for you not to meet him until you officially join the company.”

“Y-Yeah, I agree. If this incident reaches Shizuru-san’s ears, there’ll be trouble. As Shiro-san said, I’ll handle the paperwork and Shoma-san should spend some time in Japan before joining the company.”

If they say it’d be dangerous, then it’s better to follow their advice. It’s still the training period, but I don’t want to get into any trouble and lose my job before I even begin. For now, I decided to prepare for the move and stay quietly in the company dormitory until the entrance ceremony.

Huh? Isn’t it normal to not be assigned a position right after joining as a new graduate? Huh? Huh? What’s with this ‘Chief’ thing? Me? (Hikaru Shoma)

Phew. I was chosen as Shoma’s support staff. I need to send a gift from my father to Claude-sama later… Ah, to think that I can become the attendant of the legendary hero… (Eskaia)