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Chapter 344
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Chapter 344 – (Idle Talk): I Think of You
“I’m sorry, Shirley. I don’t think I can keep my promise.
I was supposed to see the table on the porch when I got back, and I was supposed to do the roof repair in the spring. And the plan to move to Miami as a couple when little Ellie starts college. You’ll probably be disgusted that I kept doing this, but I didn’t forget. I swore to God I wouldn’t break it. I tried to keep my promise, and I made a bad choice. That’s all.
The circumstances surrounding the extension of the contract with Orlando are as sent via email. Three-month extension at $6,500 per month. Protection of dignitaries and transfer of supplies in a relatively safe rear area. There was no big lie, though.
About a month and a half later, my unit was lost during a retreat. After a strange sandstorm passed, we found ourselves in an old city buried in snow. In a deserted, abandoned city, we were met by a pompous, shady old man who said he was some kind of Emperor. He hailed Orlando as a “hero” and offered to hire him and us, his men, for a pile of gold coins. It was an alarming situation, but Orlando accepted. The 57-year-old “hero,” an alcoholic, twice divorced, and burdened with huge alimony and child support payments, took advantage of a dubious and unsubstantiated promise that if he killed the “demon king,” he would be allowed to return home with a huge reward.
After that, he was apparently killed in a battle with the Demon King, along with his men and his employer, when the Imperial Palace was blown up. As for me, I quickly ran away and was picked up by the Demon King himself.
Thank you, Shirley. The fact that I was forced to promise many times to leave everything and run away if I was in a dangerous situation saved my life.
When I met him, the Demon King was just an ordinary Asian citizen who had been kidnapped like me. He had already gained a position and trust in this world (that’s why I don’t really understand why he’s called Demon King), and he guaranteed my safety and future life and gave me the wisdom to survive. He opened a small portal for me to send my belongings back home. This letter and package are the proof. The problem is that only inanimate objects can pass through it. Unfortunately, there is no way back.
Oh, Shirley. I’m really sorry. And I don’t expect you to believe this crazy story. If I were in the same situation, I wouldn’t believe it either. So, at least as an apology, I’m enclosing a photo. It’s funny that the proof of the existence of another world is a Kodak Polaroid film, isn’t it? Unlike digital data, it can’t be tampered with, so it might be suitable for this purpose.
The background of the photo is the capital of the Republic, where I was sheltered. I’ve forgotten its name. The large building in the photo is the conference hall. The man with the smile of a smartphone salesman next to me is the Demon King. The little girl is his wife. The crystal ball I’m holding is a magic item that can be used to assess things. It can apparently be used to check everything from abilities to qualities. The man and the woman with long ears, like some kind of royalty, are the elves who are the governors and magicians of this country. That’s right, they are elves. Please don’t laugh when you hear this. Apparently, the two of them together are over 300 years old.
There’s more funny stuff. They say that I have a background in magic. When I told them that my previous job was as a systems engineer, the Demon King said that my experience could be useful. I wonder what kind of joke they’re playing on me. I can only write in English. I wonder if they use C# or Python for witchcraft here. Or maybe Unity? I was comforted to hear that the mechanics are not that different from programming. Yes, I think so. The only difference is whether the result of writing the code is a solution or an illusion.
The photo of me at my desk in a stone-built office-like place is my new workplace. The elf in white at the edge of the photo is my boss, and the dwarf and therianthrope next to me are my colleagues. That doesn’t surprise me anymore. I’m sure I’ll be fine.
So, Shirley, forget about me. We’re going to be listed as missing and presumed dead. Maybe the notice has already come. I want you to accept it.
The enclosed gold coin is a kind of compensation for my involvement in the Emperor’s criminal activities. It is over 99.99% pure gold, and if you sell it, the total value should be over $100,000. If you ask Kirkland, an antique dealer on Medicine Street, he will buy it from you. Tell him he owes me. Tell him it’s time to pay me back. I would be happy to redeem the money and give you a new life. I’ll send you a special enchanted ring to protect you, but if you find a new man to protect you, please throw it away.
I’m sorry for all the selfish requests at the end. You and Ellie were everything to me. You always have been and always will be.
P.S. Please give the enclosed letter and necklace to Ellie one day.”
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“Ellie. I love you, Ellie. I miss you so much. I want to hear your voice. I want to touch you. I have not been able to live without you since you were born. I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you grow up. I’m sure you will become the most attractive woman in the world. It was only three years, but I was very, very happy to be with you. I can’t be near you, but I will always wish you the best. The enclosed wooden box is a gift from Papa. It is enchanted to grant Ellie’s wish. It will protect and support you in your time of need. I’m sorry I can’t be there for you. My angel. I love you more than anything in the world. Forever.”
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