Chapter 250
Jack of all Trades – 250
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Being quick and a ‘Jack of all Trades, Master of None’ was not something I could rely on in my next predicament
“I went through many hardships up until now… But I worked hard and never gave up… And this is what I get for it…”
The manager seemed depressed as she slouched forward like a defeated boxer .
“You know, I never thought much about you before . Well, you were that nice guy who worked hard on the night shift… Oh, and I was jealous of your hair, which is wasted on you . ”
Her back rounded even further . Her arms drooped downward .
“But once I discovered that you were here, it became a bit of an obsession . Well, it might have had something to do with the fact that I wasn’t fighting to live through every day anymore . Maybe I suddenly had too much time to think…”
“Manager…”
I didn’t know how she had lived up until now . But it must have been difficult…
What could I say? I wanted to pat her on the back to encourage her, but it didn’t seem like a wise thing to do at this time…
“Ah, you are kind… You’re concerned, aren’t you? But it’s my problem to deal with . Don’t worry about me…don’t…”
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“Well, you can stop looking like you want me too then…”
Her expression did not quite match her words . What was this? It felt like a desire to protect and also guilt were weighing down on me . I was being crushed by it .
“Rindo, is it? Would you stop trying to seduce Asagi?”
Daniela finally broke her silence . Hmm? Seduce?
“Asagi is kind and perceptive . A man who will try to help those in need . You have a lot of nerve to take advantage of that trait in order to try and tear him away . ”
“What? You were plotting such a malicious thing…?”
“Hmph . Well, I’m not really your manager anymore . And I learned a thing or two during my time here . Sometimes you have to be excessive in order to get what you want . ”
Uhh… The shadow attribute sure got her… Shadow Manager… Her attitude also seemed to change, as she now leaned back in her seat and gave a wicked grin .
“Ahhh . Still, it’s all being done out of a desire to have you . Surely, that’s forgivable?”
“Uh, I didn’t say that I won’t forgive you… But I…”
“Asagi . There is no need to listen to her . Besides, she looks strong enough . She will survive just fine without you . ”
“True . But…”
“We worked together for so long . Are you going to abandon me now…?”
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“What? You were just the manager . We barely saw each other . ”
“Huh? I thought I was your saviour? Who hired you when you had nothing and looked after you?”
“I’m grateful for that, but…”
“Asagi was nothing but an employee to you . And that connection has been severed a long time ago . ”
“We are not severed . Our relationship would be the same in our original world . ”
Ah . There was an ominous feeling in the air… No one was listening to me .
The fact that the manager had been searching for me all this time, and considering our history, it was hard to be as firm as I probably should be . Not that I would ever waver regarding my decision .
Thugh, there was always polygamy…just kidding . Besides, I could just imagine Fiona’s reaction . She had withdrawn peacefully after I told her how I felt . She also helped me with other things too .
In any case, I could not reciprocate . The words just needed to come out of my mouth… But the atmosphere here was so…
Uh… Heinrich was running around… Adlus was strong, unsurprisingly…
“Hey, Asagi . I think you should just tell her . ”
“Yes . How do you really feel?”
“Right… Well, I’m…sorry…”
I had been in a bit of a daze, but the words shook me out of it .
“I suppose by apologizing, you mean I’ve been rejected…”
“Uh, yeah . Sorry . I really love Daniela… There can be nothing between us, Manager . ”
Well, that wasn’t so hard . You just needed to get the first word out .
“Manager . I’m sure you had a rough time out here, living alone . It wasn’t fun for me either . I had to fight monsters I’d never seen before with weapons I’d never held… And I had no special magic . The people didn’t think much of me and I was constantly ridiculed… It was then that someone helped me . Daniela . ”
I still had the clearest memories of that first day we met .
“We’ve been traveling together ever since . Once, I nearly lost myself after killing monsters . And she helped me . I’ve never stopped loving her since then . ”
“…I see . So you had it hard as well . I feel ashamed…for being so selfish…”
“You shouldn’t . You helped me a lot . I know that I owe you a debt . ”
She slowly looked up . Her expression was no longer depressed and it was as if a cloud had lifted .
“…Thank you . It means a lot to hear you say that . ”
“Manager…”
“Besides, I’m half convinced it was a temporary thing . I had nothing to hang onto, and then there you appeared . A person from my world . I was excited and convinced myself that I liked you . ”
“Uh, there are actually others…”
“What!?”
That’s strange . If she passed through Lambrusen, she should have heard about Matsumoto… And so I told her about the Hero who had come from Japan .
But I didn’t bring up Rachel . It was complicated and I didn’t even know where she was . Still, I would tell her eventually .
“Huh… Yes, I think I’d prefer the younger one anyway . ”
“Manager…”
“Haha . I’m kidding . Ah, Miss Daniela . ”
“What?”
“Forgive me for what I said earlier . It was very selfish of me . ”
“I will not hold it against you . Besides, this is not the first time . And you can just call me Daniela . Can I call you Rindo?”
“Why, of course . Daniela . ”
They shook hands . Well, that was a relief . You might say that everything had worked out well in the end… Fiona had been a lot more emotional, perhaps due to her age . As for me, my feelings for Daniela had grown stronger . I could not be shaken .
“So, something like this has happened before? Mind telling me about it?”
In any case, the danger had passed . Heinrich returned, covered in sweat, while Adlus walked back with the same cool expression . Bandi and Levee were now fighting on the stage .
I had meant to study Adlus’s fight, but the unexpected incident had made me miss it… Perhaps Daniela had caught it all . I would have to ask her about it later…