Isekai Reincarnation? Actually a One-Way Transfer to an Overseas Branch. Hero Job KPI: 'Demon Lord Subjugation Count'

Flamingo Finance Co., Ltd. announced on the 14th the ultimate employee benefit “Isekai Promotion Plan,” available only to S-rank employees. The ace employee who recently passed through the gate was transferred not to a grassy plain, but to an office district. He was told, “Your quota for this term is three executives of the Demon Lord’s army,” and was handed not a holy sword, but a PowerPoint template.

A new system introduced by major trading company “Global Frontiers” to improve employee engagement and cultivate global perspectives is quietly shocking the industry. Its name: the “Isekai Promotion Plan.” An unprecedented employee benefit that offers only the top 0.1% of performers the opportunity for a career upgrade that transcends dimensions.

The other day, Makoto Tanaka (28), an ace from the sales department who became the first recipient of this honor, proudly walked through a dazzling gate of light. However, what spread before his eyes was not a grand fantasy world, but a “Otherworld Central Business District” lined with glass-walled high-rise buildings. The pointed-eared local HR director who greeted the bewildered Tanaka said: “Welcome to the Hero Business Division. Effective today, you are appointed to the position of ‘Hero’ in this division.”

What was handed to Tanaka was not a legendary holy sword, but an “Excalibur-type USB memory (16GB),” along with a 150-page PowerPoint document titled “Demon Lord’s Army Organizational Chart and SWOT Analysis.” His first mission is to “secure an appointment for a business alliance with the Goblin settlement,” and his OJT will be handled by a senior elf employee with 300 years of service.

The duties of a “Hero” in this plan are managed by clear KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Quarterly targets include “Number of Demon Lord Army Executives Subjugated: 3,” “Territory Liberation Rate: 15% increase,” and “Market Value of Acquired Legendary Items.” All progress is visualized in a cloud-based sales support system, and every Monday there is a regular meeting called the “Demon Lord Subjugation Progress Report.”

Expert A, an otherworld labor journalist, points out: “This is a cunningly designed talent development program. It’s new market development sales in unknown markets (Demon Lord-controlled territories), and working in an environment where language, culture, and even physical laws differ will instill ultimate stress tolerance and problem-solving abilities in employees. However, the fact that the right to use the return portal is structured as performance-linked stock options may invite labor law debate.”

In response to our interview, the company’s HR executive stated proudly: “This is absolutely not a demotion. We are convinced that personnel who have accumulated cross-border, or rather, cross-world experience will be the ones to lead the next generation of management. Of course, as an employee benefit, we provide recovery potions (our company-designated energy drinks) and antidotes (green juice) as in-kind benefits, and we have thorough compliance measures in place.”

Currently, Mr. Tanaka is reportedly struggling with sticky price negotiations with slimes. The adventure story he once dreamed of has transformed into monthly reporting and strict quota management. Will the day come when he returns triumphantly as a true “Hero,” or will he quietly continue grinding away his soul in an otherworldly office? His battle with sword (mouse) and shield (keyboard) has only just begun.

Stakeholder Comments

• Mr. Makoto Tanaka, the reincarnated: “This is different from what I was told. The biggest stresses are the slow Wi-Fi and the complicated expense reimbursement process.”
• Global Frontiers HR Director: “He will overcome difficulties and surely become our company’s ‘Legend.’ In a literal sense.”
• Excalibur-type USB: “My true power is sealed. I wish they had at least made me USB 3.0 compatible.”
• Demon Lord: “Recently, I’ve been troubled by an increase in salespeople coming without appointments. We also have a business plan, so please make appointments via email first.”
• OJT supervisor, elf senior employee: “He still hasn’t mastered magic (Excel macros). Let’s start with VLOOKUP.”
• Slime negotiation partner: “According to our company’s compliance regulations, we firmly decline negotiations through physical attacks. Please submit your proposal in writing first.”
• PowerPoint template: “What grand demon lord subjugation plan will be drawn on my canvas… I’m getting a little excited.”
• Otherworld labor journalist: “This is typical ‘Adventure Harassment.’ Worker’s compensation certification is urgently needed.”
• Recovery potion (energy drink): “Drinking this doesn’t restore HP. It’s purely the power of caffeine.”
• Transfer gate: “This gate operates one-way only. For your return trip, you will need to accumulate miles yourself.”

International Expressions

Haiku

• Otherworld too / Monday morning meeting / Demon Lord awaits
• Holy sword is / USB memory / No light shines
• Quota missed / Hero’s evaluation / Falls in autumn
• PowerPoint has / Demon Lord’s weakness / Not written there
• Expenses denied / Medicinal herb cost / Out of pocket too
• Reincarnated / Looking up at buildings / And my tasks
• Elf boss / Shortcut keys / Uses frequently
• Want to go home / Beyond the gate / Crowded train
• With slimes / Exchange business cards / Three PM
• Adventure is / With chains called / KPI attached

Kanji / Chinese Characters

人事評価S社員贈究極福利厚生 異世界栄転先日門通過社員 草原無事務所街転送 今期ノルマ魔王軍幹部三人 渡品聖剣無企画書雛形

Emoji

👑🏢✨➡️👨‍💼➡️🌌➡️🏙️😭 👨‍💼💬「❓」 👹👑📈「KPI: 討伐x3」 ⚔️🚫 ➡️ 💻📄

Onomatopoeia

Kiiiin… Gogogogogo… Shun! Zawazawa… Katsukatsukatsu… Pera… Katakatakaka… Turn! “Wha-what did you say?!” Futsufutsu… Meramera… Tobotobo…

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