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CHAPTER 131: COMING BACK FROM SLUMBER
“Do not run away.” (Voice)
My shoulders shook as I heard a loud voice in the pitch darkness.
“Huh? I was supposed to be in the garden just a moment ago
” (Toru)
“Do not run away.” (Voice)
With the voice heard again, the world was lit up.
It was a familiar floor. I was sitting in an office chair with a stiff cushion. The monitor in front of me was lined with letters.
“This

” (Toru)
It was Japan.
Why here? My head spun. Suddenly, my shoulder was shaken from behind.
“Hey, Mizuki, are you alright?” (Person)
“Eh, oh, yes.” (Toru)
The person who shook my shoulder was my boss at work. He was holding a bag in one hand and wearing a coat in the other. He was just about to leave.
The other employees had also left. I was the only one left. It was the same scene as usual. Everyone assigns work to me and goes home on time. Only I, who is assigned more work, is always unable to come home on time.
“You can just doze off.” (Person => Boss)
“I-I’m sorry
” (Toru)
“I know you’ve been up all night and it’s been tough, but this is a project that no one but you can handle.” (Boss)
“
” (Toru)
“Oh, yeah, yeah. I’m sorry to bother you at this time, but we have an urgent matter that came up just now. I’ll see you by the day after tomorrow.” (Boss)
“Oh, well, the day after tomorrow is a bit—” (Toru)
“Huh
 what?” (Boss)
“Nothing.” (Toru)
“I can count on you, right?” (Boss)
“

yes.” (Toru)
“Then stop stalling.” (Boss)
“

I will do my best.” (Toru)
My shoulders slumped as I looked at the new documents piled up on my desk. While I thought it was impossible, I had already finished the calculation in my head, “I’ll make it in time if I don’t go to sleep.”
I am dissatisfied with the weight of the work. But now that the work has been given to me, I have to do it right? Even if I don’t have the time or the strength, I must not throw it away in the middle of the work.
I must not ask for help. Also, if I don’t sleep, I can make it, it’s not impossible.
I have to be that kind of person—
“I’m counting on you.”
Their expectations are instantly turned inside out.
That was the most terrifying thing of all.
I went to my desk again.
—Do not run away.
I scolded myself. Don’t worry. I’ll make it in time. This is what I always do, I thought to myself. I was tapping the keyboard, cheering myself up.
“It’s okay to run away!” (Voice)
A voice I had heard somewhere. A voice that was not of this world, but one that I had heard long ago.
I tried to remember, but I couldn’t make out the face of the owner of that voice.
“I can’t. I can’t run away because I have work to do.” (Toru)
“No, you can run away!” (Voice)
“No, no, if I run away, what about this job? If I can’t do it, I’ll be in trouble.” (Toru)
“You’ll be in trouble if you don’t!” (Voice)
“No, no, no. That would indeed be a dereliction of duty, right?” (Toru)
“There is no such duty.” (Voice)
“Huh
?” (Toru)
Hearing the sharp voice, Toru opened his mouth involuntarily.
“Adventurers and humans are free!” (Voice)
“
” (Toru)
“If it’s hard, if it’s painful, you can run away!” (Voice)
“—” (Toru)
“Come on, Toru, leave all that work behind and go on an adventure with me!” (Voice)
A translucent window appeared in front of him along the cheerful voice.
>>
Time and Space Magic Law
 Dispelling Complete.
>>

Skill Board
 
Reboot!
A translucent hand suddenly appeared and pulled Toru’s hand.
A nostalgic feeling, a nostalgic warmth.
The next moment he realized whose hand it was.
The world was flooded with white light.
~3rd Person Perspective~
Toru’s eyes suddenly opened with a snap as Esther was holding him. And soon it changed, staring at her anguished expression.
“To-To-Toru!? You came back to life!?” (Esther)
“Eh, I am okay
 Guuuuh!” (Toru)
“Oh, I’m sorry. I hugged you too tightly—” (Esther)
Toru’s face is very close. The distance is almost like two lovers about to kiss.
Esther’s face suddenly became hot, and she hurriedly put some distance between them. It was the fastest backstep she has ever done in her life.
“No, no, no! There’s a deep reason for this! I-i-it’s not like I was holding you for any particular deep meaning!” (Esther)
“Umm, yeah. 
Hey Esther, thank you for helping me.” (Toru)
“Wha-what are you talking about!?” (Esther)
“Somehow, I feel like Esther helped me.” (Toru)
“Um, yes?” (Esther)
“I’m sorry about before. I did something thoughtlessly.” (Toru)
“No, that’s enough. I think it was my fault that I didn’t properly express my feelings
 Rather, that kind of thing doesn’t matter! How did you die!?” (Esther)
“No, I didn’t die
 I shouldn’t be. Somehow, Luka appears and used magic—that’s right. Luka!” (Toru)
Toru quickly stood up and grabbed his [Magic Sword].
“What happened to Luka?” (Esther)
“Well. Esther, can I ask you to lead the evacuation of the civilians?” (Toru)
Hearing Toru’s tense voice, Esther finally noticed her surroundings. The next moment, Esther’s body was chilled.
“What, what is this presence
!?” (Esther)
The presence of such a presence was so close by, yet she had not noticed it until just now
It would be suicidal to be unprotected in the presence of such an intimidating presence. Esther hurriedly assumed a fighting stance.
“Somehow, there seems to be some kind of a big opponent here. Let’s evacuate the residents first.” (Toru)
“Oh, I understand!” (Esther)
“Wait, Esther.” (Toru)
“What is it!?” (Esther)
“If things get too dangerous, let’s run away—together.” (Toru)
“

Yes!” (Esther)
Esther nodded quickly and immediately moved to save the inhabitants.