The guild's receptionist - Anna - speaks with a smile.

Basically, you should get a job that is in line with your skills. You can change jobs as your level rises, and if you want to form a party, you can also go along with those around you, but in the end, you're only one person.

Anna is getting up from her seat after putting out the "Please wait a moment" sign. She beckons me to a table in the back. It seems she was trying not to be overheard.

Be careful, some people will take advantage of a fifteen-year-old rookie adventurer.
'Ha, yes. ......'
'Woo, scary ......'
'Well, in the beginning, you should always work together, and don't go too far to the edge of the dungeon. Be careful. So, Rana, your bare level is quite high, isn't it?
'Yes! I had a regular adventurer give me some sword training!
'That's not how it's supposed to go up. ....... Oh well. Instead, it's more of a skill ......'
'Yes. I've never heard of this skill. ......'
'[Breathing]. I don't know about this, but it's not uncommon. Never mind... maybe it's a skill that allows you to breathe underwater?
'I see. ......!

I am impressed.

Besides, what is written in the status column is not everything. It is often written in a very general way.
'I see.'

''So you have two people in your party, right?''
'Uh,'
'Yes! I'll put it together! I'll party with you, Mr. Ra!

Prine, who insists on showing her face.
I guess it's because I told her last night that we shouldn't have a party after all.

Don't want to have a party? Why?
'......I have a little situation. My goal is to dive to the lowest level in a year. That would require a lot of recklessness and it would be dangerous. ....... I can't involve Prine in this.
Don't you dare exclude me now!
'Yes, yes... Stop, stop, stop Rana, I hope you don't want to answer, but why a year?

I was a little lost,
'Actually--'
I tell him about my sister's condition.

'The Witch of the North' ....... I see. ....... Come to think of it, I got a request like that: ......'
'I heard that too! That's why I wanted to help! But Ra-kun!
Rana is worried about Prine. But Rana. It's not easy to do it alone, is it? I mean, it's impossible. To get to the lowest level, where no one has ever been, alone, in less than a year.

But," I tried to argue,

But you are not alone. You have a partner to rely on, maybe you can do it.
'But ......'
'Besides, Prine, won't she come with us if we leave her?'
'That's right, Ra-kun! I'll follow you wherever you go! I'm going to be a stooge!
'Please don't do this ....... No, yeah, I get it. Let's party, Prine.
'..................'

Prine's face lit up,

''Yeah!''
'I'm smiling... I hope it doesn't get worse for the two of them...'

Anna smiled and said something that made me uneasy. Scary.

So, let's get back to the story and choose a job. Here it is.

He showed me the sheet. It showed me a sheet with jobs and various descriptions.

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The first six basic jobs are the only ones you can choose from.


Martial artist: ......The martial artist moves quickly and is able to strike first, and as his level increases, he is able to use his "Ki" to deliver powerful blows.

Warrior...... is the heart of the party, capable of equipping heavy weapons and armor. Good for offense and defense.

Mage...... can defeat enemies from afar with powerful attack magic. When they get close to you, you will be killed.

Monk...... can use magic to heal wounds. He is not good at offensive magic, but he can use light weapons.

Thief...... has low combat ability, but learns many skills necessary for dungeon exploration.

Clown (male)/Dancer (female)...... are fun to have. They make your party more colorful.


When you reach lvl. 20, you can change your job. You can change your job to a higher level.

We recommend a party of up to four people. This is due to the feature of the transfer crystal.

When your job level is raised, you will learn new skills. When your job level increases, you learn skills such as magic, swordsmanship, and so on.



e.g.) At level 5, a fighter acquires the skill "Swordsmanship Lv5".

e.g.) At level 1 Mage, the skill "Firelight" is acquired.

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I ask.

What is this advanced profession?

Literally, it's a job above the basic job... Well, for warriors, it's "Berserker" or "Paladin". For mages, there is the "Sorcerer King". It is very hard to become one.

'You need to be at least level 20.

In addition to that, there are various tests. It's very difficult.

I see.

Most adventurers settle around level 15, so there aren't many. You should aim for it too, Rana!

Yes!

Advanced level. I'd like to become one eventually ......, or maybe I'd have to be at least that good to get to the bottom tier, I'm sure.



I chose "Thief" as my job. It seems to be useful in many ways and I can't explore dungeons without it. Initial equipment is a dagger, two knives, and chest armor. The guild will provide them to me.

Here are my stats that the guild gave me.


Name: Rana Prata
Human: Lv 25
Sifu: Lv1

H P: 40
M P: 0
Offensive power: 30
Defense: 25
Speed: 50
Skill: Lockpicking Lv. 1, Detecting Lv. 1, Tracking Lv. 1
Skill: [Breathing] Able to breathe in and out.


Next to "human" is the "plain level. This is what Anna was referring to earlier. For those who are not in an adventurer's job, the level of their fighting ability is written next to their race.

I was surprised to know that I had reached 25. Usually, age = plain level until the age of 20 or so, so I am 10 levels above the average.

It was worth it that I learned to use a sword from a strong adventurer. I should thank him next time.

Below is a list of job names and their levels.

If you choose an adventurer's "job", the rate of increase of your status will be much higher than that of the colorless "plain".

By the way, "plain" does not mean "unemployed" but "colorless". It means that they are not dyed by the guild profession "job. My father is a plain too, but he is an innkeeper, so he is not unemployed.

Well, let's not worry about the details.



Prine, you're a Mage... of course you're a Mage if you want to make the most of your skills.
Yes!

This is Prine's status. She has already learned one skill. She has already learned one skill, probably because she chose the job of a mage. I envy her skills.


Name: Prine Lamode
Human: Lv 14
Mage: Lv1

H P: 14
M P: 20
Offensive power: 14
Defense: 14
Speed: 14
Technique: Firelight: Power Consumption: 2
Skill: [Witch's Bounty] Easy to learn magic. Increases the effectiveness of magic.



And so it goes.

About two hours after I arrived at the guild's reception desk.

We were standing at the entrance to the dungeon, wearing the [initial equipment] we had been given.

Let's go, Prine!
Oh!

My first dungeon.

I've wanted to be an adventurer since I was a child.

--Wait for me, Mary. I'll wake you up!

Prine and I nodded to each other and we took our first steps.





'Today we'll start by going around the first layer.
'Yes!

When I suggested this, Prine raised her hand.

The dungeon is said to have a total of 100 levels. No one has ever been there, but JoOusama says so.

Fortunately, the guild will provide us with a map up to the 5th level. Up to that point, there are lights here and there along the road, and it is almost impossible to get lost.

The first layer is wide and many adventurers come and go. It is natural because it is the starting point.

Almost everyone was walking along the same route. Is there a stairway to the second level, or is it a teleportation point?

Our goal for the day was to go around the first level, so we decided to stay out of the flow of people.



According to Anna, the receptionist's sister, "The first three days are the easiest to die...so if you don't want to turn Prine into a goblin xxx, be very careful...". Scary.

Prine didn't understand what she meant, though.
And now for the man himself,


'Looks like fun, Prine.
'Yes! I thought I could finally go on an adventure with Ra-kun!
'Ha ha, you wanted to be an adventurer too, didn't you?
'It's not so much that I want adventure, it's that I want to go on ...... with Ra-kun.'
'Mary will be surprised to hear that.
'Oh, ...... oh, sorry, it's for Mary's sake. ....... It's not a good idea to have fun, is it?

Prine.
Don't do it. Let's get this straight.

No, don't worry about it. If you keep your shoulders tense, you won't be able to do what you want to do. In fact, the more you enjoy it, the more effective it will be.
'Is that so? But we have to help Mary as soon as possible. ......'
'This isn't like you, Prine. This is a rescue mission, okay? The one who helps is calm and collected. And fast. If you push yourself too hard, it won't work.
'If your brother, Ra-kun, says so, ......'

Yes, I can't let this soul-crushing frustration of being in a deathly hurry get the best of me. I must endure the pain that tears at my heart. I dare to forget Mary if it is necessary to save her.

Diego said that too.
'Diego-san, is he the one who learned to use a sword?
'Yes, I do. An adventurer who sometimes stays at our inn on a whim. He's my teacher.

I see, and Prine.

Then I'll have some serious fun!
'Oh, let's go for it!
'Oh!

As soon as Prine raised her wand, something fell from above.

A light blue, squishy object - no, a monster.

It was a slime.