chapter 28
For a moment, I was a little impressed.
What is this sweet dragon boss?
I thought you were just saying you were going to leave work together to chat on the way because you were bored.
I reflect on my past when I frowned at the thought of having to leave work with my boss.
Looking up at the red dragon helmet with eyes full of surprise and gratitude, he lifts his head high and sulks.
[okay. That’s the look. That’s Tadashii’s (correct) attitude towards the boss. Please respect me a little more.]
“… .”
The respect I felt for a moment at those words vanished as if washed away. Seeing my cold gaze, the dragon president coughed in vain.
[Anyway, so which way are you going? The house was like an Asian town.]
“Yes. I will take the ground bus from that stop.”
[Over there, Iceberg stop? I’ll go straight from there and take the monorail at the platform in the middle.]
“yes.”
[great. I’m a busy person too, so I can’t take you home at all, I’ll drive you to the bus stop. Up to that point, the hookoo (direction) is just right. Then let’s go.]
After saying that, Dragon President began to strode to one side.
Like a local, he knows which way to go without a navigation function and goes without hesitation.
But as I followed him, I stopped in the middle.
There was a reason why it had to be.
[what are you doing? I don’t follow.]
“… That road seems a little difficult.”
[Nano Itteruno (what do you mean)? This is the shortcut.]
“Shortcuts are good, but sometimes it’s good to go slow.”
The reason why I refuse to go that way while talking nonsense like this… it’s obvious
In the middle of the road, artificial structures that made my footsteps clogged were standing idly.
[What is that… ah.]
The dragon boss followed the direction my eyes were headed, and then he exclaimed as if he understood.
Two vending machines stood tall, emitting an ominous light, as if possessed by an evil spirit, where I looked.
Ken and Bobby.
Siblings of red and blue Ladam vending machines.
The terrifying feeling of pressure as if the generals of the Underworld and the Underground Generals were standing side by side!
It was as if a barricade had been put up, and I never wanted to go to the road that the vending machines were firmly guarding.
If you pass by and the demon-like self in the vending machine wakes up… Just imagining it is terrifying.
Seeing me shuddering, the dragon boss chuckled and laughed.
[When I asked what was going on, it looks like I’ve already met them. They’re like the famous friends of this alley. Because you are Dansei (male), you must have been beaten by Bobby. Even now, it is just the time for Bobby to be active.]
“Now that… What time is the vending machine going to work?”
That’s the most terrible news I’ve heard today.
He explains more kindly about my cold appearance.
[yes. In order to save power, Ken is active during the day before 12 o’clock at night, and Bobby is active during the nights after that. At this time, Ken is sleeping and Bobby is awake.]
Not Jekyll and Hyde, what the hell.
So when I pressed the Coke button, Ken said, ‘Now that sleeping bastard will wake up.’ Did you react with anger?
It was still time for Bobby to sleep, because I woke him up by pressing the button…
Looking back, it was regrettable. Because of one of his colas.
It would have been unfair if the cola was delicious, but in fact, it was green tea cola that had no taste.
[So, you didn’t do it with Bobby, did you?]
A single word from the president of Dragon broke my thoughts and brought me back to reality.
No matter how bossy you are, there are things you can say and things you can’t.
At the very least, he endured the almost harsh words.
“Are you crazy?”
Ah, even though I endured it.
Despite my harsh reaction, the dragon helmet only raises the corners of his mouth without showing any sign of anger.
[Why, even if you did, there is no need to be ashamed. For men, seyoku (sexuality) is an inevitable physiological thing. I’m a generous boss in that respect. I heard that Bobby’s skills are very good. The thing that is tightly wrapped around the beverage outlet… .]
“no! I never did. I will never do it again.”
[Do I have to give up so quickly to use it? It is said that the courageous man wins the beautiful woman. Or do you even have a girlfriend?]
“… … .”
[Looking at that shit-chewed expression, I didn’t see it at all in my life. are you okay. Things like that happen, too. Are you still young? Barbie would rather like it. He said that he liked the pure, inexperienced Otoko-no-ko (boy).]
“Oh, please.”
The nightmare he had had in the morning was coming back to life. Trying to lose my mind again.
Seeing me in pain, President Dragon smiled wickedly and said:
[Okay, I’ll stop. I also like to make fun of it. It’s really fun when a newcomer comes in.]
“… thank you.”
[But why do you hate it so much? When it comes to Barbie, she has a pretty color and a sexy tone. Could it be that Evers are machine racists who don’t see women as women? Or even bad memories of having sex with Jibanki (vending machine)?]
“Didn’t you tell me to stop?”
[Ahaha, it was. mistake. because of curiosity. Loud.]
“… .”
Ignoring the dragon boss, who sounded totally fun to tease, I quickly walked down the street opposite the vending machine.
Then it pops out with a wide stride from the side and opens its mouth again. This time, it wasn’t a joke, it was a serious fight.
[therefore. I finished my first job. What is your shokan (feeling) about work?]
“What… It was fine.”
[The answer is too cliche. Are you looking at your boss in front of you? Wasn’t there a funny episode or a genuine guest that you wanted to kill?]
“Yes. There was none.”
There were customers who wanted to hit them with their fists rather than beat them to death.
In response to my dry reply, President Dragon clicked his tongue as if it wasn’t interesting.
[Actually, the bartenders said there was no big problem. It’s a bit disappointing, but I’m glad Sore Demo seems to be adjusting well so far. Will I be able to go to work at the same time tomorrow at the same time?]
“Yes, no problem.”
[great. Today was just a tasting, so don’t be too nervous. Oh, and again.]
What are you trying to say?
Sasha Dragon spit out while guiding the deep alleyway.
[Do some exercise. Whether you download self-defense data or buy a fitness machine. What kind of man’s body had kinniku (muscles) so poor when doing a massage earlier? My posture is also bent.
Because of this, even if I am anxious, I have no choice but to wait for the bus stop. If you’re going to continue to work this way, prepare at least a self-defense device.]
This is a little embarrassing.
It’s true that I can’t fight, so I can humbly admit it, but my muscles are weak.
It’s true that I neglected my exercise after falling to Dusk City, but that was something I had to do because I was busy.
Still, he was trained to some extent by doing hard labor in the kitchen, such as transporting heavy ingredients, sharpening knives, and wielding frying pans and pots.
It’s because I’m a little dry. He’s a real compression muscle type person who bulges out when he puts pressure on his arm.
When I said that, President Dragon said with a absurd expression as if he was going to listen to all the nonsense of life.
[that is? actual compression? Either way, it doesn’t seem to be of any use in practice. Even if the members of our store start arm wrestling right now, the last place in the ranking would be the winner, Nakamura Kun.]
“Last? Aren’t you looking down on me too much?”
[Oh, are you confident?]
I’m proud of myself. Even though it looks like this, he was a person who always maintained the top place in his class in arm wrestling competitions when he was in school.
I don’t know anything else, but I’m confident that I’ll get away with being last. the last one.
As I was about to get angry, a sudden thought came to my mind and opened my mouth.
“… If you’re doing arm wrestling, do you take that power suit off?”
[Well? Aren’t you going to take it off?]
“But then, isn’t it unfair? It’s borrowing the power of a machine.”
[Anyway, it’s okay to turn off the tenryoku (electric power) halfway. Everything that I normally move or exert effort on is mainly because of my bioenergy. Otherwise, I can’t afford the cost. Exosuit This is a money-eating hippo. Anyway, that’s why I take it off and not take it off, but the strength itself is the same. Rather, it may have weakened because the gloves were heavy.]
So, whether you take off the suit or not, the strength is the same… .
Then, the force of the steel hand that I felt when massaging me was the energy emanating from my body.
Behind that red armor was full of hard muscles like an active volcano.
Suddenly, I felt my confidence in arm wrestling plummet.
Come to think of it, there were not many employees.
After excluding the president of Dragon, who seems to be Hellchang, the only candidates left are Tony and Sei, and two bartenders.
First of all, Tony… In normal times, he seemed to be sluggish, but when he was working as a bartender, he mixed cocktails with his back upright, and his forearms and shoulders were quite thick.
He’s bulky, and one of his arms is also a prosthetic.
I don’t think it’s going to be easy if I’m arm wrestling with Tony. Once you think about it… .
Then, Sei is left with the rest.
No matter how much I’ve neglected my exercise these days, should I arm wrestle with a woman? I heard that thought.
It’s a Dusk City full of cyborgs and body mutants who cannot judge people based on their appearance, but to be honest, Sei didn’t seem very strong just by looking at it. Even though it looks slim and flexible.
As if reading my thoughts, President Dragon narrowed his yellow machine eyes and said.
[If you look down on Josei (woman) and think that one of them can win, you will regret it greatly. You’d be better off trying to figure out how to beat Tony somehow.]
“… That’s it. It’s not really an arm wrestling thing anyway. You have to focus on your work.”
At the dragon’s warning, he shivered and turned the topic around.
I don’t run away because I don’t think anyone will ever win.
The dragon helmet is soo Touch your chin with a nasal sound.
[Yeah, what. It’s not just me today. Just don’t forget! you said it with your mouth It’s not going to be Donjiri (last place). A man shouldn’t say two things with one mouth.]
“that… .”
[I’ll give you a seat soon. Look forward to it. Oh, it’s already there. It is a stop.]
When I woke up to those words and looked ahead, it was true.
I saw a shelter-type stop made of chrome that was installed on the side of the road.
Futuristic design Dusk transport facility surrounded by glass and cobalt lights.
A transparent electric sign flashes sideways and displays the estimated time until the next taxi bus arrives.
Unlike the dark alley around, it was quite bright. After walking around talking about various things, I have come this far.
As it is a major road through which land buses pass, at the stop, we were able to lessen our worries about dangers such as scavengers, slum robbers, and blind killers.
Not only is this neighborhood dense with surveillance cameras, but it’s also part of the DCPD traffic patrol route.
No matter how simple a criminal may be, he does not openly commit crimes at the bus stop.
It’s not that Dragon President said he’d take me to the bus stop for nothing.
[Bujini (safely) arrived. Then I go now. See you tomorrow.]
As soon as she sat down on the cold plastic chair at the stop, Sasha Dragon said so and left coolly.
After saying only a light farewell, they strode forward and disappeared into the middle of a dark alley in a slum. I’m afraid I’m not afraid, so I walk around that complicated road like my own house.
by the way it’s awesome I’m confident that I’ll be able to protect myself with just one body.
Even if you only have a powered suit that resembles Iron Man, even if you attack with a dozen of the gangs, you won’t be able to compete.
I looked at the place where the dragon had left for a long time, and when the land bus arrived, I got on it and went back.
I changed to the monorail, got off the platform of the Kabuki building, took the low-rise elevator down, opened the door of my house, Condominium 0973, and lay down on the bed.
The time is March 22, 2107, 5:56 a.m.
I just got back from work and came home.
Looking back on the day, it’s hard to breathe.
It was such a long day. how many things happened
It was like his brain was protesting to stop tormenting him and putting him to sleep. The eyelids are heavy and the head is dull.
However, the body was surprisingly light. The limbs are refreshed despite the long labor.
Did Dragon President’s coercive massage have any effect?
I fell asleep with such a stupid thought. He was so exhausted that he lost consciousness as if he were dead.
… That day, in my dream, a legion of red dragons appeared after me to see my back.