Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (異世界の沙汰は社畜次第)

Here's what you asked for.

You want me to make five more just like this, right?

This boy's name is Sigma. He's twelve years old.

He's ambitious and clever.

The parts are a bit stiff at first, but they'll loosen with use.

Just let me know if there are any problems.

He's the kind of person I'd want for the royal accounting department...

Oh, there you are, Sei-san! I've been looking for you.

I came to get this.

It's for you.

Huh? What for?

You'll be able to do calculations faster with it.

I'll teach you how to use it.

So learn.

So this is for work after all...

My workload has only increased since the expedition.

I no longer have time to double check the accounting department's math.

As Aresh-sama said, I need to be training the next generation.

Shiraishi-san still lives in the palace but spends her days visiting the church.

Oh! My maids all complimented you, Sei-san!

We need to finalize the plans

for the miasma observation project before the purification is done.

We'll have to arrange the next expedition carefully with that in mind.

They said the more they polished, the more you sparkled!

They hope to take care of you again in the future!

By the way, my father was promoted from viscount to earl.

So now I'm the son of an earl!

Aren't you royalty to begin with?

Maybe I'll use my connections and get promoted in no time!

You're going to be my boss?

I can't wait.

I-I was just kidding...

Well, I'm glad you're doing better than I thought.

Huh? What do you mean?

Didn't Aresh-sama ask for you after we got back from the expedition?

You looked so pale when you returned that I was worried about you.

Oh...

I heard Seiichirou stayed the night with you

and that you prepared him an outfit for the banquet.

Yes.

You don't have to do that anymore.

Huh?

Don't do anything.

I'll take care of everything for him.

Oh, hang on, Sei-san!

Why don't you, uh... show me how to use this for a bit over there?

I will later.

What are they doing in my room?

Huh?

Where's my pen? Where are my work documents?

That's what you look for first?

Aresh-sama?

What in the world is going on?

I bought a house.

You're moving.

What?!

THE OTHER WORLD'S BOOKS DEPEND ON THE BEAN COUNTER

I WENT ON A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT

It's simple.

You're in dire need of my care since you'd die the moment you leave my sight.

So there's nothing to worry about if we live together.

But even then...

I can't believe they moved my things while I wasn't here.

That was his doing. I've been tricked.

Let's head there now.

Listen, you can't suddenly spring this on me...

But isn't everything more efficient this way?

Don't think those are magic words to make me do whatever you want!

Welcome home, milord.

Kondu-sama, I am the butler, Valtom.

And I am Milan, the maid.

H-Hello. My name is Kondou Seiichirou. It's nice to meet you.

Let me show you to your room. Come with me.

E-Er, I've never lived with a maid or butler before...

Why not just pretend you're staying at an inn?

Easy for a little rich boy like you to say.

Here we are. This is your room.

Well? Do you like it?

It's so lavish that I'm uncomfortable.

Really?

There isn't any flashy decor,

and I chose a small, simple mansion since it's just the two of us.

Yeah, well... Call it a difference in values.

Oh, my pen and documents!

Thank goodness!

Well, it looks like it'll be easy enough to work here.

Seiichirou, what kind of place did you live in before this?

It was an ordinary dormitory-style apartment with a single room.

The apartment I rented once I took a job

was just a place to sleep...

What kind of house were you born in?

My family lived in a two-story home.

The first floor had a living room, a changing room, and a bathroom.

The second floor had three bedrooms.

Mine was on the southernmost side.

We also had a yard just big enough to hang our laundry and futons.

Isn't that rather tiny?

Yes, well...

My country is a small one without much land.

So that's normal for you?

Let's put your work on hold for today.

There are more important things to tend to.

We still have three days before the expedition, Aresh-sama.

The barrier is plenty effective with one night of casting,

so there's no need to do it now.

Wouldn't spreading the casting over three days

cause less magical energy strain on me,

leaving me better prepared for the expedition?

Stop using reasonable arguments I can't refute.

I'm just following your example.

Dinner is served.

I'm saved...

This is delicious.

I'm glad to hear it.

This is the cook, Pavel-san.

Apparently, he's an apprentice to the owner of that hole-in-the-wall restaurant.

Your hands have stopped moving, young master.

I keep telling you to stop calling me that.

The butler, Valtom-san,

has served Aresh-sama at his family estate since he was a kid.

Aresh-sama seems powerless against him.

Please allow me to clear the empty plates.

Thank you.

The maid, Milan-san, returned to work after raising her children.

Kondu-sama.

We will do our best to improve your resistance and maintain your health.

Please let us know should you have any requests from now on.

Thank you very much.

Here you go. This is quite nutritious.

Trimp...

TWO WEEKS LATER

When did you sneak in?

You're awake?

Aresh-sama, why do you sleep in my bed every night?

Got a problem?

I thought I locked the door...

I've objected many times to no avail.

If I work too late into the night, he drags me to bed.

Even though I already make sure to retire before midnight.

In truth, I'm aware of what's going on.

He's using healing magic on my magicule-weakened body every night.

Minor healing spells can be cast via touch.

We've only gone all the way twice:

when I took too many tonics and when I was assaulted.

Both were necessary "treatments," so there was no way around it.

I don't plan on letting anyone else take care of you. Got it?

Sei-san!

Sei-san!

Is there something on your mind?

No. More importantly, what about the documents?

All flawless!

Thanks to this tool you gave me, calculations have been a breeze!

Sounds like you can take on a bit more work, then.

Ugh, I said too much!

The second expedition is now over.

If we successfully complete the purification on the next,

we'll have the miasma and the damage it's causing in each region under control.

Currently, the kingdom is prudently allowing the holy maiden to rest,

so a date has not yet been set for the third expedition.

Nevertheless, it should depart within a month's time.

Next, we'll need to get a budget approved to fund the research for our return home.

Even after delegating some of my work to subordinates, there's lots to do.

And if I take work home, I can't get much done thanks to a certain someone.

Still, we're making such smooth progress

because Aresh-sama is coordinating with other departments in advance.

Aresh-sama...

Returning home, huh?

That will mean leaving Aresh-sama's side...

Looks like I really need to think about things seriously soon.

Sei-san! Sei-san!

His Excellency is calling for you!

Huh?

Prime Minister!

What's the matter, Commander Indolark?

What do you mean, what's the matter?!

Why are you sending someone from the accounting department to the church?

The person in question has already agreed. Isn't that right?

Quite correct.

Well, to start, why don't you have a seat?

There's nothing to worry about.

Seichiro's tea was specially prepared for him.

Aresh-sama, as I explained yesterday,

I'm being sent to the church to investigate,

as they've yet to submit their income and expenses report.