Five months have passed since the battle against the Beetle. Ning had established the style of determining tactics according to the various invasion plans drawn up by the Planning Department and going to the scene himself if necessary.

The annihilation of the Guardian strongholds, the destruction of facilities inconvenient to Metallica, and the control of illegal organizations such as the slightly existing mafia and gangs. Within a short period of time, the Nings succeeded in one operation after another.

Compared to when we fought Beatle and Dylan, it seemed easier to do such a job on top of Metallica's backup.

In addition, the style of such Ning people will influence other members of the sales department. If the results are commensurate with even a plan to make a sacrifice, immediately execute the case, and the head office employee himself/herself takes the morale to go to the site. That's how things got normal.

It must have been some sort of natural flow that the lowest Ning people defeated the beetle in that way and then gave credit, replacing the consciousness of the sales people who were heavily waisted. As a result, the sales department had turned into a department with more track record than ever before. Dramatic success experiences motivate. High motivation calls for further success.

This was a reform undertaken by just one new employee.

"... and so. Our second sales department was able to outperform other departments significantly in the current quarter's results. Really, guys, you did a great job. Let's continue to be proactive and more challenging. Nice to see you next semester. Everybody!"

At the end of the year, the Fountain's greeting was a tribute and a tribute to the labor of its members. Ning people have no reason to know, but they have probably nagged up Springs' in-house appreciation. So much so that the second sales department score for this semester was a mess.

"Got it!

"Yikes!

"... f"

The members also give their mouths a voice of joy and accomplishment. The same was true of Ning people.

How dare Ning be recognized for his accomplishments, selected as a Rookie of the Year candidate, and able to come as far as winning the award is concerned.

Too bad I couldn't take it, but I was satisfied with that alone.

The Nings also understood that this result was largely due to the power of the Fountain. So I decided to go say thank you properly. Head to the fountain desk before you leave.

"Good luck. Thank you for your help this fiscal year, General Manager. Nice to see you next year."

"Oh, right.... No, Komori. I'm sorry, but will you come to the department manager's office tomorrow, before we start? I'm sorry to bother you in the morning, but we need to talk."

"? Yes"

What a strange look the fountain had. It just seemed a little, unfortunate.

The next day, the Ning people head to the department manager's office early in the morning, as they were told.

"Excuse me."

"Oh. Come in, sit down there."

There was a fountain and another employee in the department manager's office who looked like an executive. Someone I've seen somewhere.

He has a large physique, binds long hair, and wears a long coat. When I looked closely, my eyes were green and seemed to contain foreign blood.

I can see the raised muscles even from the top of my clothes. In addition, the atmosphere is aggressive and intimidating to the surroundings, forcing tension.

"This is General Lars, Director of Human Resources and Managing Director."

"Managing Director...!?

Memories come back to the back of Ning's brain.

I remember. The man I was at the interview for the joining exam. Well, it makes sense that you have to be a regular person.

If you do, you have a lot of positions. Director of Human Resources, managing director, general? Is it a honorable name for a general?

"Are you Komori? You saw it during the interview, but you don't remember it at all. Unlike your reputation, you seem like a very quiet man. Are you sure you can fight this?

……

Ning thought. The Managing Director, or this man, is the man in top position in Metallica, which means that he is extremely close to the top of the bad guys around the world.

Why would a man like that show up before me? Speaking of which, I've only heard the name.

General Lars, a Balinese militant who has risen to his current position with one of his arms since the birth of Metallica. You think you've defeated 200 Guardians on your own, or you've devastated the Chinese Mafia, or you have more pure fighting power than the Rocks and each other?

"Hey, you. Answer my question. Are you sure you can fight?

To the Ning people, who had been out of line, Lars had repeatedly asked questions and glanced at them with a squeaky eye. It's so intimidating that the beast can kill just by gazing. And I don't even know the intent of the question.

"... I am"

But you can't not not not answer. I can't undermine the mood of my superiors, that doesn't mean. Because given the path the Nings are trying to take, you can't be seen lightly by a man in a position like Lars. You can't pull it off.

"I'll fight. And I'll use any hand to win"

The Ning did not turn a blind eye. He held down his trembling body and endured the pressure of a giant evil man looking down at himself.

"Ha. You've only dealt with bravery."

"... thank you"

The interior was engulfed with tension. but the fountain is broken there.

"General Lars, that's about it already... Let's get down to business."

"Oh, I'm so sorry. Boy, I was just trying you out."

"... ha"

What the hell is that? Ning people had no idea.

Komori, you have an HR order.

"What...?

Inside notice. Does that mean a transfer? But I'm just finally finishing my first year, and even though I've already been through one transfer?

"I know it's shallow coming to the sales department, and I'm sorry to be honest with you, but I want you to be active in another field"

"Oh, no more, is that it?

Ning answers in confusion. Left transition, does that mean? I was just getting used to the sales department's work, and I should have delivered some results.

"Hey, don't look like that. It's not like we're moving left. It's a special HR this time. That is also why the Managing Director, General Lars, is present. I don't have the right to issue orders."

"Is it special...?

"General Lars, please."

That's how the Fountain gazed at General Lars. Lars coughed once and then put it on in a low voice.

"Komornin. I order you to take up your assignment to the land. Along with this, take your position as Level 3. Alternatively, we will transfer personnel who will be subordinate to you from the Metallica headquarters and the General Affairs Division to assist you in your activities in the local area.

Your expectations for the future.... That's it!

……

I didn't immediately understand what Lars was saying to the Ning people.

Level 3 means the Assistant Manager class. I know that.

A special area is a region with special challenges in Metallica's operations.

I know that, but I still don't know what that means. He clapped too much.

"Komori! This is clearly an unusual HR, it's a glory! Definitely a good thing for you! This is the first time in Metallica that a person from a general position will have a soldier."

"Are you listening to me, sir! Can't you get back to me!!

"... Yes"

"What's up? Are you upset? You can do things you didn't."

I see. That was also an attractive suggestion for Ning people. I'm just getting used to the sales department, and I'm not dissatisfied with my current job. It is also close to Maki's department. Besides, there is also anxiety about local operations. Where are the specialities in the first place?

It must be more peaceful to stay in the sales department like this.

But.

You can't do that.

Fountain is right, I know this is an unusual HR. The emergence of myself in a general position into the level 3 Assistant Manager class at once, and the transfer with my subordinates.

May I assume that the results of the engagement with Dylan and Beetle, as well as previous operations, have been acknowledged? Or is there something behind it like an evil organization?

Dylan's defeat, beating down the beetle, Maghre, just using cowardly means. Of course that's what I think. But that's not all now. My experience in the sales department was training Ning people. It was giving me a little confidence and an understanding of my talents.

- Metallica is an evil organization. Win. Use any hand, dirty or cowardly.

If we are to achieve our goals, we will not choose the means. If that is to be recognized as a force of evil...

Obsession with peace in sales department, anxiety about new heavens and earth. Fear of the possibility behind this HR in the first place. Ning people overcame various thoughts.

- I'm strong.

"No. Disgruntled and shit. I did accept it. Stay tuned for action on the ground."

I move on.