Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Recently, Mr. Sui looks weird.

He occasionally gets a little crazy, and he is basically limited to the level of "catch himself to bite a mouthful in his spare time" or "no matter how much he persuades or orders, he only decides whether to work or not according to his own preferences".

These are not so much crazy, it would be more accurate to describe them as "too bad character".

Xus: Sui, follow this number.

Go to the archives and get a-

Sui: I don't want to go.

You know, compared to Master Xus sitting in the main seat, he is simply a big idler.This comparison can even hold true among myself and myself of the same class.

If he said that he didn't want to, he could only think that it was a wayward way to wear down the limits of others' patience.

Flo: ... Mr. Sui.

IMHO...you've been, too idle.

If you don't even want to do errands...

What's the point of you being here... It's not helpful at all, is it?

Xus: It's fine.

I'll just make a trip myself - can you get this sorted out before I get back?

Before the boss left, he put a small stack of papers by his desk, took a cursory glance at them, and found that they were simple things that did not require complicated handling, so Flo nodded and said that he could do it.

Watching the door close softly, Flo sighed and turned to look to the side.

That lazy Mr. Sui was sitting in an extremely irregular posture, with his body leaning back and his legs cocked, and he almost hit the table.

He half-closed his eyes, looking quite disdainful, and when he noticed his displeasure, he even "hummed".

Sui: You.

Is it too open to outsiders?

Flo: I don't think so, what did I do wrong.

It's Mr. Sui's attitude, which is terrible.

He didn't hate it all the time, in fact, most of the time he was completely different from today's behavior, and he was quite obedient to orders.

From time to time, Mr. Sui would have a little temper tantrum, without warning, and at irregular intervals. I really don't know what is the cause of his changeable personality.

Sui: Hmph.

That "Master Xus" is also the same, isn't it because of his age and knowledge.

Flo: People are kind to you...

You, aren't you, a little ungrateful?

Sui: No.

I mean, just now.

Normal people would not be very happy when they encounter a ghost like me, even if they don't scold.

It's Master Xus's "it's okay" attitude that annoys me the most.

Flo: (This... what kind of character is this.)

(Should I say that I am quite self-aware...it doesn't seem right.)

That... for the time being, just to make sure.

Are you... worried?

Sui: Huh?

He suddenly bounced off the back of the chair, "Crack!" He slapped the table with one hand, and his eyebrows were also knit together.

Then he yelled:

Sui: Why should I worry about that guy!

Although he is the kind of person who can hold back his thoughts, does it have anything to do with me!

Flo: (…)

(Looks like I guessed it right...)

ok ok, i see, you just, uh...

He looked upset, so he put on a face, absolutely, not worried.

Sui: ...huh.

This method of comforting children is unexpectedly effective.

Recalling the tone just now, Flo wanted to touch his forehead.I didn't expect to use such a light tone at such an old age.

Flo: (But it wasn't you who rejected the mission in the first place...)

Mr. Sui, are you feeling uncomfortable recently?

Sui: No.

Why are you asking that all of a sudden?

Flo: It's just... You seem to be there all the time, thinking about something?

Although usually, it's pretty good, but recently it seems to be... extraordinarily powerful.

Sui: Don't talk about people as shabby.

Is something on your mind, maybe...

……

No, no, I'm fine.

The weird pause in the middle was probably not my illusion.

Returning to the unsightly posture before, Mr. Sui completely closed his eyes this time and blocked the light with the back of his hand.

Seeing him like this, he probably won't be able to talk to him for a while... Although Flo feels sick to his stomach, it's better to focus on the paper in his hand.

Flo: (It's all "lists"...)

(Um?)

These are lists of everyday expenses, yes, but the contents are different.

In the past, this kind of list would always be long and involve many names (it is said that they are personnel from other departments of the Demon King's Palace? Master Xus said that the various office areas here are far away. meet each other.), but there are only a few of them today.

...Wait, besides the clerical office and Mr. Zolf, there are only two left?

Flo: (Why are there so many missing all of a sudden?)

At the moment of doubt, the office door was pushed again.

Flo: Ah...

Welcome back, Master Xus.

Holding what he wanted, Master Xus seemed to be in a good mood.After entering the room, his eyes were first attracted by Sui who was secretly sleeping, but he didn't wake him up, didn't complain, and didn't even frown.

As requested, Flo returned the completed list to him, and he said thank you with a bright smile - also no complaints could be heard.

Flo: (Have to admit, though.)

(What Mr. Sui said just now is actually quite accurate.)

Master Xus, can I, ask a question?

Xus: Yes.

Tell me, I'm free now.

Flo pointed to the list.