The morning class in the lecture hall ended successfully, and the hour-long lunch break flew by in the blink of an eye.
　The lunch break often feels short, but when was the last time you were able to accept that it was inevitable?

"Kaido, are you ready?
"Ugh, anytime you're ready, senpai!

　I've become so accustomed to the idea that every lunch break is an hour that I don't think about the length of time anymore.
　As opposed to the suits of the morning, this time it's me and Kaido in our work clothes.
　Dressed in black and red armor that looks like a warrior's armor, and Kaido, dressed like a soldier or battalion commander in a fantasy world, stand in this large space.
　It's a training room where you can experience a simulated dungeon that you use all the time.
　You've already done your warm-ups and other preparatory exercises, and your body is relaxed enough that you have no problem working at full capacity.
　With the mineral tree on your back, Kaido has a sword hanging from each hip.
　We're well-equipped and our consumables, such as recovery medicine, are ready.
　We're ready for battle.
　What we're going to do now is a mock battle, a serious battle to see what we'll actually do inside the dungeon, and it's not just for fun.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on some of the best products and services available.
That's funny, I didn't hear that either. So I can't take away your anxiety. Maybe it's the instructors and Miss Evia.
"Huh?　What the hell is that?

　I'm not sure if it's the same thing as a dungeon, but I'm sure it's the same for you.

It's natural to not know what will happen in a dungeon. It's natural to not know what will happen inside the dungeon. You must be able to respond flexibly to the events that occur, and complete this mock battle with that kind of spirit. This is all that Evia could tell you.
Uhehe, you mean you're going to be moderately strict as usual?
That's what I mean, what we can do is not waste time and fight like we always do.
"Oops.

　It's too late to talk about what you've been told.
　The information in the dungeon is basically not given by the company.
　The only time information in dungeons is disclosed is when monsters that can't be used for cash are placed from time to time, or when there is a possibility that the Demon Lord's Army or other organizations apart from the company might harm us.
　Therefore, we will go to the dungeons to get a feel for the atmosphere of the place and investigate it on the spot.
　Then we will go through the dungeon and repair it.
　The further you go, the stronger the dungeon becomes.
　It's a job that contains such contradictions.

Huh? How many seniors do you think you'll have left?
I'd like to have half of it left, I guess.

　I understand and agree with that part, but not all of us would say that.
　In fact, quite a few of our first-year students quit because the reality didn't mesh with what they imagined.
　This job description requires perseverance and effort.
　The fact that Kaido, who has low magical aptitude, is able to work like this means that, depending on your efforts, you may be able to do well, but it's hard to get to a certain level.
　The gap between the reality and the ideal is huge.
　The work here is not suitable for those who have a desire to be the hero or who tend to dream and do not work hard to achieve their magical aptitude.
　In order not to waste your time and effort on such people.
　This pre-briefing is to screen those who want to join the company.
　Unlike the first batch of students, we will show you the job description and the reality of the job beforehand.
　Fantasy is not kind.
　It does not guarantee that you will be able to play your part in the dream.
　But if you can get beyond that hardship, then glory to your hand.

Isn't that wishful thinking, senior?
It's in there.

　For what it's worth, the job description is like a game, but it's a profession of life-guaranteed combat that can be found nowhere else in the world.
　There is pain, there is fear.
　We can't accomplish this with a half-hearted determination.

But now we're more concerned with the job at hand than with the future of these newcomers. Ready, Kaido, here she comes.
"Ugh, it's about time for work.

　Out of the corner of my eye, I see a glass-walled bleachers overlooking this space.
　There, the newcomers who will join the company this year are lined up side by side, watching us.
　As was the case with Masaru and Minami, their expressions are full of anticipation and they are all imagining what is to come.
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.
　You'll be able to let out a wry smile at the contrast between the two of them and notice that the facility is beginning to be filled with magical power and a mock battle is about to begin.

You know, we've had this situation before. It's a good thing that you're not a fan of this kind of thing.
It happened. I was supporting Kaido when he was a rookie. Now you're a great asset to us.
"I didn't think the day would come when I would become a physical asset, but... At that time, I was just following my seniors as hard as I could, you know.

　Slowly reaching for the mineral tree, Kaido also draws his sword from both hips.

"I used to get a kick out of holding a sword in my hand, it's become a lot better.
"Seniors are less human than before, aren't they?
I am aware. Don't worry, you'll be on our side sooner or later.
I can't deny it, because looking at you, I have a feeling you're going to be like that.

　And slowly we walked out as if in a meeting.
　Laughing and laughing, the scenery gradually changing without confusion.
　The hard floor becomes a wilderness and the feel of sand on the soles of my feet.
　The dust shakes your face, and the magic makes up the landscape like an American wilderness.

The shielding is rather large.
Yes, I suppose I could get away with it if the need arose.
"It depends on who you're dealing with.

　Are these messengers flying around here and there to broadcast our battle scenes live, or are they the eyes of our future opponents?


　I don't have to worry about accidentally shooting you down.
　I won't have time to.

Then again, this company really is relentless. Sometimes I wonder if the word 'tame' isn't in the dictionary.
Wow, what was that number. I don't even get sick of counting them. The first thing we see is a legion of orc elites...?

　As we were walking and checking our surroundings, we were met by an army of orcs in uniform armor.
　Yes, an army.
　It wasn't just one or two individuals, but more than a hundred at a glance!
　Holding up the banner of the demon king's army, the legion, which marched in an orderly line from the front, right and left flanks, stopped after advancing a certain distance.
　Their movements were smooth, clearly telling us that the chain of command was working.

"What's more, look at this Kaido. In the sky are dragon riders on wyverns...you can tell they came from Instructor Kio's and the dragon king's dungeon.
I'm sure that's all you need to know, that's a golem in the back. It's a pretty big one too. Amiri, you're too serious.

　A wyvern comes flying in from behind the legion.
　These twelve are circling in the air and taking positions where they can aim at us at any time!
　And as Kaido pointed, there was a huge body that looked like a giant robot.
　There were five of them.
　I'd like to call it a siege weapon, but this huge body clearly shows the seriousness of this mock battle.
　The three of them are Instructor Kio, the demon king, the dragon king, and Amiri, the machine king.
　These three dungeons are filled with monsters.
　The number and quality are vastly different from last year's.

I knew you'd be here, but there are gifts from the other generals too! Leftists aren't orcs...they're giants.
So the right wing, wow, the Army of the Immortals, that means it's Instructor Fusio's place?

　If you shift your gaze from the front to the left and right, you will see an army of armor-clad one-eyed giants to the right and an army of armor-clad immortals riding bone horses to the left.

At this rate, I'll be in charge of recovery at Jiu-Jin-sama's place, right?
It's definitely not a force to be reckoned with by the two of us, how many people do you have in the world?

　It has lightly exceeded ten times the amount I had imagined.
　A mixed army, drawn from the forces of the existing generals.

I'm curious to know what kind of beings they command, but I can only tell you what they are.
"What's up?
"You have to be willing to die to win or it will all be over in a second.
"Oops.

　How big is the power differential?
　If you ask me if we can beat it, I have the strong impression that there are a lot of them, and the quality of the individuals is not that much to worry about.
　It's just that there is literally an army.
　There is a good chance that they will form a partnership and be overrun.
　With a bang, the army of orcs begins to trample.
　And then, with a whoosh, the sound of a horn echoes across the battlefield.
　That's the signal to start the war.

Ka-ha!　Let's go Kaido!
"Sounds like fun, doesn't it, senpai!

　I grinned and enjoyed the moment.
　The Orcs that had swung aside and charged at me, I charged at them with Kaido in tow.



　Another side

　I'm sure everyone in the room thought that the scene was actually a movie or something.
　The foreigners who came to this island nation from abroad, believing in the eye-catching story, were amazed and excited by the scene in front of them and shouted that it was impossible.
　Likewise, the Japanese who believed in the false stories and came to the island blinked their eyes repeatedly and stared at the unreality in front of their eyes as well.
　When the first two men who were standing there chatting and walking towards the deformed army, I thought how reckless they were, but I realized that I was wrong when the battle started and a man blew the spearhead of the legion away with a single swing.

The man you are fighting now is currently the top dungeon tester, Jiro Tanaka. As you can see from the monitor and the scene seen through the window, he is working as the vanguard of the dungeon tester.

　You can't take your eyes off the scene in front of you, with the commentary of the dark elf woman taking a back seat.
　One swing and an orc is blown away, two swings and the first giant (cyclops) is torn apart, and three swings and a flying dragon (wyvern) is shot down from the sky.
　Overwhelming.
　I can't find any other word for it.

He is supported by a member of his party, Kaido Tadashi. His magic aptitude isn't very good, but as you can see, he's grown into a very good wizard.

　Although it was easy to hide behind the overwhelming spectacle, everyone around him was aware that the other man was not weak either.
　With both swords at the ready, he could slice through opponents in a flowing manner and then unleash his magic on distant enemies, fighting at his own pace throughout.
　His support is also exquisite.
　She protects Jiro's back, keeping him on his toes and ensuring that he is always ready to deliver the biggest attack possible.
　Thanks to this, despite the fact that there are only two of you, you're able to deal with nearly a thousand troops.

''Let me add one more point, our company's army they are fighting now is not weak. If they are newcomers, they would be said to be impossible to escape from even one of them if they were there. Depending on the time and place, you may think of them as a disaster.

　Some of the newcomers seemed to think that the enemy was weak, but that notion was easily dismissed, and rightly so, as this scene was extraordinary.
　It would be easy to look at the scene and say it's impossible.
　But the reality is right in front of you.
　And they thought in their hearts that they were rightly brave for what they stood for.

"Oh, no, no!　Suela, I'm not listening!　You can shoot alone!　Everyone!　Please close your eyes!

　Suddenly in such an exciting space, a dark elf woman exclaims as if in a panic.


　There is no one here who can react to those words on the spur of the moment.
　At the sound of her cry, the dark elf woman quickly protected the window pane with her magic, and just then, a flash of light enveloped the room through the window.
　What in the world happened?
　What did the newcomers, blinded by the flash of light, think had happened, even though they had protected the window pane?
　They shook their heads, waited for their vision to return, and when they looked at the monitor to check the situation, they saw the scene.

"Oh, yeah folks, that's it, we're done with the mock battle: ......... Suela, I'll let you guys explain later.

　The wilderness had been gouged out, and the legion that had been there a moment ago had vanished, and instead, the two men standing in the wilderness where the terrain had changed seemed to be giving each other some kind of high-five.
　Seeing this, I understood that the battle was over.
　Something the dark elf woman was mumbling, but no newcomer noticed the scene too.

"This will be a hands-on job fair with them, so please move on.

　Then, as if nothing had happened, the dark elf woman, an attendant with a name tag on her chest that reads Caylee, begins to guide the newcomers.
　The scene from earlier is so shocking that everyone obediently follows its progress.
　As the newcomers were in the midst of their transition, all thoughts went through everyone's mind.
　What in the world have they done, with a slight fear mixed with ......... excitement.

　Another side End

　Side Jiro

"Oh, I'm tired. Using my magic power, Wu Mi-rai is exhausting.
I said I'd get this over with, but I didn't think it would be over. Look at this. Even the golem is gone!
It's not a good idea to leave it like that, it would have been a bad idea to leave it like that, it would have been a great cannon coming out of its belly, it would have been a great magic coming out of there.

　I smiled inwardly at the day when I could finally annihilate a force that could be described as mature for just two dungeon testers, and took out a cigarette to smoke a good one after work.
　You can also offer a cigarette to Kaido to smoke, and Kaido also takes it and lights it.
　A gutted wilderness.
　He unleashes a giant move that is completely destructive to the environment and disperses the horde.
　We were told to fight with all our might, but was this the right thing to do? I slowly breathed in the smoke, shaking the purple smoke, not thinking about how the newcomers were looking at me.

Oh, that felt good.



　Word of the Day
　If you don't slack off, you're doing better than in the past.