Chapter 3: (1)

Chapter 3: (1)

Departure

Tanaka helplessly hung his head. Maybe that was only natural, though, since he had just learned of his own outstanding powerlessness. However, upon hearing the Generals following words, he feebly looked up and asked back.

About what to do from now on?

His face was filled with the melancholy of a middle-aged man who had been elevated up to heaven only to get smacked back down to hell. Seeing such a Tanaka, the General continued.

Thats right. Well, I dont think there are many choices available for you in the first place, but just in case, I think itd be better for you to consider it yourself. Ill help you with whittling your ideas down.

So youre going to whittle them down?!

Tanaka involuntarily retorted. It felt like he was getting caught up in the Generals pace. However, thanks to that, Tanaka seemed to have regained some of his vigor. And so, he proceeded to express the idea that first came to mind.

Geez in that case, how about returning to my original world?

No, you cant. I dont know the way to send you back. At the very least, in the whole history up to this day, not a single Hero has ever returned to his or her home world.

Tanakas idea was swiftly dismissed. Not to mention that the explanation even included a rather serious matter about not being able to return to his original world. However, Tanaka didnt seem to be bothered by it in the least. That was because his chuunibyou had shown him a dream known as otherworld harem. At any rate, Tanaka continued to offer his idea.

Then how about staying here?

No, you cant. Thatd be a pain for me.

Kuh, I totally want to retort to that, but Im in no position to do it.

Tanaka was about to retort, but stopped himself. Seeing such Tanaka, the General smiled and added.

Just kidding. However, let alone this residence, I dont think its a good idea for you to stay in this country. Frankly speaking, you look nothing more than a suspicious foreigner. If you stay here, you will definitely be arrested and imprisoned by the country without even a proper trial.

The General explained such a harsh matter in a smile. Upon hearing that, Tanaka involuntarily snapped.

Just why?! It was this countrys fault that I came to this world in the first place! Theyd summoned me here, so shouldnt they at least give me some protection?

From Tanakas point of view, that was a justified request. However, what the General said next was an even harsher reality.

The General replied with a smile, seemingly not bothered by the defeat in the slightest. Seeing such the General, Tanaka was slightly astonished.

they splendidly sent us packing you say but well, whatever. So whats there in the south?

Theres ocean. By the way, to the west of Gokuri and to the east of Haru are also oceans. There are several other smaller countries, but since most of them are under either Gokuri or Haru, I wont really recommend going there.

The explanation seemed to be mostly done. Tanaka then crossed his arms and pondered for a moment.

In other words my only choice is to flee to Haru Empire?

Tanaka timidly concluded as such.

Yes, it is.

The General swiftly affirmed the conclusions that Tanaka had timidly stated. The way he swiftly affirmed it, most likely it was because the General had thought that it was the only available choice for him from the beginning.

Well, fine, I get it. But then again, I dont really know how to actually carrying that idea out

He had more or less decided on his course of action. However, Tanaka was at a loss about how to put it into actions. So many things had happened in such a short amount of time, so his mind was overheated. More importantly, for Tanaka this was a different world. Not only were things there different from what he was used to, he was also unfamiliar with the lands. And above all, he had nothing on his possession. It was no small wonder that Tanaka was at a loss. Seeing such a Tanaka, the General offered his help.

Ill do something about that. Its originally my countrys fault, after all. Im going to arrange various things that you may need, so wait a bit.

Saying that, the General strode out of the parlor. Tanaka, who was left alone and had nothing better to do, collected himself and sat in thought.

He who had involuntarily come to another world. He who had to live in this unfamiliar world, without any means to return to his former world. And then, his power that was of a baby. Tanaka used what little time he had to rearrange his thoughts.

Quite a while had passed since Tanaka was left alone in the parlor. He was still absorbed in thoughts when the General came in with a large number of clothes in hands.

For the time being, Ive brought you a few clothes to change into. The first step is for you to change out of that conspicuous outfit of yours. After changing, you can put that outfit and the rest into the item box.

Once again, Tanaka was greeted by unfamiliar words.

Item box? Looks like a fantasy-ish thing that can tickle my soul is about to show up.

His words were calm, but inside, Tanaka was excitedly screaming something is coming!. The General then proceeded to give instructions to such a Tanaka.