Isekai Online's
Chapter 31 - The Demon Queen's Castle

“What is this?”

“Dejavu?”

Right after school, it sounded. Hans, who happened to pass through the main door of his school, was shocked by Elliot Felder waiting for him. His hand waved while issuing a small code to enter his car.

Hans, who finds himself attracting attention, enters Elliot's car.

In the middle of the trip, Elliot gives Hans a thin paper with a small contract between them. Looking at that long list of agreements, it left Hans' eyes slightly exhausted. But, he continued to read the long list to find out its contents. Sometimes, a deal agreed without knowing its contents is a deadly weapon.

“This is the second time I've been kidnapped like this, by the way where are we going?” hans asked while reading the contract.

“Prepare your mind and mind, we will enter the Demon Queen's palace and discuss the advanced contract with the Queen Order members. Well, I guess they'll be an hour or two late.”

“Only to be sure, will I be escorted home after the affair is finished?”

“Quietly, my vehicle is ready.”

“Well, I don't understand why idol groups receive promotional offers like this.”

“Originally, in the idol world, popularity is everything. You have to do whatever it takes for people to remember you.”

“Why does that sound so troublesome, Oh! What about the program you're recording? Something called reality show that?”

“Walking well, it's just, why don't you interact with them?”

“They?” hans was confused.

“Those I am referring to are members of Queen Order, some of your other classmates are communicating with them. You're the only one who's never talked to them. You can say, you are like a side character in the show.”

“Who said I didn't communicate with them? Didn't I talk to their members this morning?”

“Okita? Well, he's the exception. Anyway, talking with my help doesn't go into the count.”

“Talking about Okita, what happened to her?”

“What does it mean?” asked Elliot who suddenly looked at Hans.

“When he talks to us, he looks depressed when he hears Isekai Online and the violence in it, is there anything he has ever experienced?”

“Oh, the, Uh. how do I explain it.”

“Well, if it goes into the information protection list. I don't want to continue, after all, it's just my little curiosity. Because, I once had a friend like this.”

“This is not a story that needs to be kept secret anyway, even Okita himself never told it. This is not a story that needs to be kept secret. She has experienced domestic violence and is very sensitive if she sees violence directly.”

“Well, then. were you and your masochistic nature detained while nearby?”

“Huh? A masochist? Who?” Elliot seemed clueless as to what Hans was saying.

Hans who saw his expression just fell silent and ignored his behavior.

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There was silence along the way, until Elliot began to break the mood.

“This reminds me of something, you said yesterday never did violence, right?” ask Elliot.

“Eh? Why are you suddenly asking like that?” reply Hans.

“It feels a little strange here, didn't you kill an NPC inside Isekai Online?”

“Ya, then?” reply Hans briefly.

“Isn't that an act of violence?” elliot said as he stared at Hans.

“Of course, no! Do you know the definition of violence and murder? Those are two different things. By definition, violence is an act of attack, destruction, destruction, or physical harm. In this case, we resort to violence as long as the person is alive. However, it is different from murder where we do something with the aim of losing someone's life. So, violence and murder are two different things.”

“But, it is not uncommon for violence to lead to murder, right?”

“Huh, that kind of thing is already out of the definition of murder. If a murder victim is found in a wound-filled condition. It falls into the category of torture and not violence. In this case, they intentionally inflict physical injuries that cause pain and suffering. But still alive too.”

“If you think back, torture and violence are two things that look the same but are different. Waitaminute! Why are we discussing something as terrible as this?”

“Yes, who tried to start it?”

“This is all wrong, Okita! If he does not suffer violence. We won't talk about this!”

Hearing Elliot so easily blame others made Hans speechless. In his mind was a big question.

Why is there someone like this?

Why would this kind of person become an Idol Manager?

Where's the fuck his head?

But, if all this is just a light joke to break the atmosphere. Hans slightly understood why someone who was always with Elliot was a little rude. Well, his level of rudeness was slightly tolerable with Elliot's behavior like this.

“Oh, so this is the reason why you can be a little masochist” mutter Hans.

“Heh? Huh uh? What?” Elliot who slightly heard Hans' small mutter wondered about what Hans had just said.

Not felt their small journey to the destination, a tall building full of activities people passing by. Upon entering the basement parking lot, Elliot gives Hans a black suit.

“This. wear your armor. We will enter the Demon Queen's territory. If you don't wear it, you'll die instantly!” elliot said in a serious tone.

“Oh, you also need this spare weapon!” Elliot then gave Hans an identifier and a special pin.

A pin that says “Assistant Manager” feels striking with its black-and-white pattern.

“Since when did I become your assistant?” ask Hans.

“Follow only! You'll go undercover to enter this castle. If you wear it, troublesome people won't get in your way. Trust me!” hearing this sentence, Hans instantly felt the intuition of an unavoidable occurrence about to happen.

“Why do I feel this again? And why did this flag rise?” hearing Hans who was a little panicked made Elliot wonder.

“You why?” ask Elliot.

Hans mentally prepares to face the problems that will occur, he walks out while taking off his uniform and switches to wearing a suit given by Elliot. From the reflection of the car glass, Hans slightly adjusted his appearance to look neat. And with a special pin given, Hans hooked it on his black suit.

Something seemed less than his appearance.

“Em.. Do you have glasses?” ask Hans.

“Ordinary glasses or sunglasses?”

Elliot walked to his car and groped the small sidelines of the storage and found a glasses case. He then walked to Hans and gave him the glasses he asked for.

“Ah, thanks. With this, at least no one recognizes me.”

Hans then adjusted the position of his hairstyle to fit the type of glasses given.

“Not bad also” praise Elliot who is aware of Hans change.

“Who would have thought you had this kind of talent, are you a former spy agency?” continued Elliot.

“Well, something like this doesn't need to be a spy agency right?” reply Hans.

Hans and Elliot walk into the building through an underground elevator. On her small trip to the meeting room, several pairs of eyes that happened to enter the elevator began to glance at Hans. Hans's appearance looked charming and classy. However, it was a pity to stand next to Elliot. Some people even ventured to take a picture of Hans and spread it.

As the elevator doors opened, Hans realized he was on the 100th floor. The journey turned out to be quite long, but it was still not enough to relax his concentration. As he stepped up, a gripping aura he could easily feel. It felt so cold and made him nervous.

“So, this is the Demon Queen's castle?” ask Hans.

“True, enough to give you goosebumps right?” reply Elliot.

Hans observed the surroundings. It seemed to be filled with people wearing suits. Judging from the activity and fatigue of his facial expressions, they seemed to work for life.

Elliot immediately walked in front of Hans, with a serious expression on his face, he began to step in to guide Hans. Hans who understood that serious expression followed him. The gaze that highlighted Hans could also be felt, once again he became the center of horrendous attention.

They arrived at a meeting room, the contents of the room were filled with people who were busy taking care of the files. Some of them have a position attached to their pin. The figure of Elliot who entered this room also invited their attention, especially about the man he was carrying.

“Hey Elliot! Where have you been! Our queen is looking for you to know!” said one of Elliot's colleagues.

Elliot responded to the remark casually and sat down on one of the chairs that contained his name. Hans stood behind him and as much as possible not to make excessive movements.

Elliot took some of the files in front of him and handed them to Hans.

“Learn this, who knew they would prank you” while saying that, Elliot went back to checking other files.

Hans who received the file would not want to have to read it. The content of the file is not important, it only contains about the promotional plan that will be carried out between Isekai Online and Queen Order. This kind of business turned out to have a suitable advantage for an idol. Targeting young people and collaborating with a game.

Hans was beginning to get confused. If this is planned. Why did Elliot ask him to help him solve the Quest that happened in Isekai Online.

As far as experience as Hans knows, collaborating with the game has its own goals, for example, such as special events, special characters, special weapons, special items, etc, and some other special items that can be used to increase the exclusive value of the item in the game.

“Elliot, just a little make sure. Your request about the Quest that was talked about earlier that morning is still not fully approved?” ask Hans.

“Yes so..” replied Elliot briefly.

“So, it's worth it that you told me to learn it. In that case, why don't we use that rumor?”

“Which rumors?”

“Rumors about the dead Player in the game and his spirit locked up in the game. If this mystery is revealed, isn't the promotion like a short film very interesting?”

“You sure something like that is safe for all ages? Our target is looking for fans loh.”

“That aside, there was at least one person who was interested in this story and it seems that he was already hopeful about this. Do you want to destroy his hopes?”

“Who?” ask Elliot.

“Okita” short reply Hans.

“Ugh! It's a little difficult.”

Suddenly, some people started to enter this meeting room. A few busy people rushed to sit in their seats. Hans who noticed this change was also indirectly staring at their faces. An expression of anxiety and fear appeared on their faces.

A young woman came into this room. His footsteps sounded so heavy, his body looked tall, and the clothes he was wearing were dazzling. He then sat down on a chair that was of concern to Hans's tail. In view of her position, she might be the Demon Queen that Elliot meant.

The woman felt her pocket and took out a cigarette box. Hans looked at the room and found a cooler burning up. One lit cigarette, the thick, billowing smoke made Hans feel uncomfortable. But he can't do much.

The woman's hand touched her pocket once more, a small gun coming out of her pocket. This situation worsened the mood of this room. Hans, who looked familiar with the gun, was relieved.

Suddenly, the gun pointed at Elliot and fired its contents.

A red stain was seen on Elliot's head.

“Where have you been?” ask the woman.

“M-Sorry, there are some obstacles that happen. By the way.please don't be rude in front of my new assistant” Elliot replied as he pulled out a handkerchief and cleaned the stain on his head.

“Why is our company filled with people like you?” continue the woman.

“Dan.. Who are you?” the woman looked at Hans.

Hans who had been standing up earlier started to stare at the woman, “I'm just a backup assistant of this fool.”

Hearing Hans' unique reply, the woman laughed.

“Well, he's a fool! So don't add any fools in this company!”

Hans did not answer. The atmosphere returned serious after the woman stopped laughing.

Suddenly, the door of this room opened. The Queen Order members came together and filled their seats, except for Okita. He did not sit down but circled around Hans and observed his surroundings.

“Etto.. Hans? What are you doing here?” ask Okita.

Immediately, some of the Queen Order members were surprised to see Okita who noticed Hans' change. In their eyes, Hans looked different in class. Hans is in class and Hans is in front of them like two different identities, but Okita manages to realize it.

“Well, I somehow got hired as Assistant Manager. Even I was surprised when I heard it” Hans replied.

“Hmm. then it's okay. It was great working with someone I knew. Oho! Welcome to our Agency” office Okita said as she extended her hand.

Hans grabbed his hand and shook his hand.

“It's nice to also be able to work with someone I know, it's just.. is that true?”

“Uhm??” Okita seemed confused by Hans's question.

“I heard this company is filled with fools” replied Hans.

“Oh, that's right. People here are too stupid. Even our CEO has to shoot their heads to make their brains work.”

“O-Ohhh..” Hans' answer further clarifies his existence here.

“Sial! I'm stuck here!” little murmur Hans.

In little heart Hans, he wanted to convey his grievances like, “Why am I in the paradise of these masochists anyway?”

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