One day.


"I've received a request from the guild?


　It was after school, and I was about to start preparing for the festival.
　Erica-sensei, my homeroom teacher, stopped me.

"Yes.
What the hell is the Guild doing here?
I'm sorry, but I don't know the details. I'm sorry, but I don't know the details. ...... Apparently, the guild has received a request that they can't handle. And he really needs Kurt's help.
"Mm, .......

　To be honest, I feel a little annoyed.

　However, I have a tendency to be a bit peaceful these days, and it is true that I have stayed away from fighting.
　The incident with the guy named Sebas was not even a preparatory exercise.
　It's not a bad idea to exercise for the first time in a while.

I understand. I'll ask the guild for details.
I'm counting on you.

　Thus, I left the festival preparations and headed for the Adventurer's Guild.

　"Kurt!

Kurt-sama!　I've been waiting for you!

　As I stepped into the guild, a staff member suddenly called out to me.
　Because of that, all the people in the guild's attention was drawn to me at once.


"Oh, ......!　So that's the adventurer they're talking about, Kurt!
They say he's very skilled, but he doesn't show himself very often.
"Hey, is that true?　Isn't it possible that he doesn't show his face because he's not really good?
Idiot. It's a fact that he's SSS ranked. Are you going to complain about the guild's selection?
Rumor has it he can slay a dragon with one hand.


　These adventurers seem to like to talk a lot.
　In my previous life, adventurers were a rough bunch, so it wasn't unusual for them to challenge me to a fight the moment I showed up.

　Anyway, ......SSS rank?
　What the hell are they talking about?

　I wondered, so I went up to the receptionist and asked

I walked up to the receptionist and asked, "What does SSS rank mean?

　I asked the receptionist first.

　And the receptionist said, "Yes, sir! She straightened her back and said

The highest rank in the guild is S rank. But Kurt is the strongest adventurer!　That's why the guild has created a special rank of 'SSS'!　This was unanimously agreed upon at the meeting!
"...... I don't remember ever completing a single request (quest), do you?　I don't remember ever completing a single quest, so how can I be given a rank?

　I'm not even an adventurer.

"I've heard of your exploits, Sir Kurt!　I heard that when a dragon appeared in the ...... empire, you defeated it with a light twist!　It's a ridiculous story, but there are many witnesses!　Ah!　I miss the time when Master Kurt first visited the guild!　I'm ...... thrilled to have met a legendary adventurer!

　That's why I'm not an adventurer.

　Apparently, the guild had taken the liberty of feting me.
　I don't know if it's for the sake of good mood or for ...... reasons.

　It's okay. It doesn't bother me.
　Let's get to the point.

"So, ...... I heard that the guild wants me to do something.

　Originally, I was told by Guilmas that if there was a problem that the guild couldn't handle, they might ask Kurt to help.
　I guess that situation has finally come to pass.

　When I asked, the receptionist's voice became serious.

"Yes, ......!　There's been an outbreak of annihilation-level demons in a cave near the city.

　She continued.

The "Doomsday Level" ......, as I recall, is designated as the most dangerous of all demons, isn't it?
That's right!　As expected of Kurt-sama, you are very intelligent. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who'll be able to help you out. ......
　I've been reincarnated in this era for a long time.
　I've been in this time period long enough to have a pretty good idea of how it works.

　There is a wide range of demons, from weak ones like slimes and wolves to dangerous ones like behemoths.

　Among these, there are demons that are considered dangerous.
　They are further divided into four grades: "Dangerous," "Disaster," "Natural Disaster," and "Extinction.
　The more powerful the latter, the more powerful the demon.

The dangerous class is a danger to the village.
Disaster class is a city crisis.
The "natural disaster" class is a national crisis.

　And ...... is sometimes referred to as the "annihilation level" crisis for humanity.


　This is just a simple example of the level of danger, but I think it is not always the case.
　If the danger level is exaggerated a little, people will be more alert and be more prepared.
　This will prevent the spread of damage.

　However, ......, what kind of monster would be out there?　
　If that's true, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a little more panic.

　As if to anticipate my question, the receptionist continued to speak.

As if to anticipate my question, the receptionist continued: "The Doomsday Class is still in a childlike state, so to speak. However, ...... it is expected that it will awaken and go on a rampage at the slightest opportunity. The situation is unpredictable.
And yet you still seem to be taking it easy.
"Of course, the Guild's best adventurers are on their way to the cave. At any rate, there will be a total of one hundred people on this quest. We had hoped to have more, but ...... we're dealing with annihilation class. We don't have enough adventurers who are willing to come forward. ...... We've been asking for adventurers from other areas, but we've had no luck. ......

　That's not very crisp.

　But I understand that it's too urgent to gather them right away.

By the way, what kind of monster is it?
The Centaur King.

　.............
　What did you say?
　You said it was the Centaur King. ......?

　I'm sure you've heard of it.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It is indeed a powerful demon. The adventurers of this declining world would be no match for a hundred of them.

　But ...... in a previous life, an adventurer with a little skill would have been happy to go out and defeat it.
　In fact, when the centaur kings formed a clique, I once went to destroy them in my spare time.
　At that time, I took on more than a hundred Centaur Kings by myself.

"By the way, how many Centaur Kings are there?
"What are you talking about?　Of course there's only one!
Aren't there like ten of them?
If there were that many, the capital would be destroyed even without awakening!

　The receptionist heard my words and seemed to be trembling, perhaps from fear.
　...... Well, I guess it's too late now. I'm not sure what to make of this.

"So we should go and defeat the Centaur King?
"Yes, yes!　Can you do that for me?

　To be honest, ...... I was disappointed because I thought it would be a little stronger, but I guess I can't leave it alone.
　It is a fact that even a single Centaur King can endanger the lives of the adventurers who went ahead of us.
　If left unchecked, the festival could be canceled.

Where's the cave?
"Well, it's about twenty kilometers from here: .......

　The receptionist brings out a map and explains.

　Oh, there it is.
　I've been there in my spare time.
　So that means .......

I think the first team should be arriving by now!　The guild has prepared a carriage for you, but ...... if you're as big as Kurt, it might be faster to just head there.
You're right.

　If we use a carriage, we don't know how many of the first team will be killed in the process.

It may take some time, but ...... please get there as soon as possible. Please save the city, Kurt!

　The receptionist folded her hands and said with a few tears in her eyes.
　I'm sure you're not the only one who's overreacting to the Centaur King.

　I'll be right there.

I'll be there. I'll be at the cave in a moment, so don't worry.
"What?

　Before the receptionist could say anything, I activated the transfer spell.

　I don't like transfer magic because it wastes a lot of magic power, but ...... this time it's very urgent. It would be best to head there as soon as possible.

　Thus, I was instantly transported from the guild to the cave where the Centaur King lurks, and the quest began.