That day, the guild suddenly became noisy.

It was because the guild leader, who was called a legendary adventurer, appeared in the guild for the first time in a long time.

He was the first adventurer to surpass job level 20, the first to reveal the existence of advanced jobs, and after his retirement, he worked to train the next generation of adventurers, shaping the guild into the guild it is today. A great pioneer.

Alexander Gustafsson.

He started his career as a fighter, then a gladiator, then a sword fighter.

And now...

'I am the head of the guild. Nice to meet you.
''Nice to meet you!

The legendary person suddenly appeared in front of us, and Prine and I shifted from standing upright to making a beautiful bow.

I hope you can understand that this is inevitable. I've grown up listening to his tales of adventure all my life.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who admired the gladiator Alexander and decided to become an adventurer.

It's an honor to meet you!
'Hohoho. Do you want my autograph?
'Here, please!

I got it written on my status sheet.

'Look at that, Prine! I'm going to keep this as a family heirloom!
'Good for you, Mr. Ra.
'Yes!

Prine's eyes are full of compassion.

The guild leader said.

'First of all, thank you for your hard work and congratulations on your dungeon debut, Rana and Prine.
''Thank you very much.''
The two men you have captured will be brought to justice under the laws of this land.
Yes.
'We will begin to investigate the slaver - the Assassin in question. I didn't expect them to use the inside of a dungeon as a trading floor. ....... As a dungeon guild, we cannot overlook this. We know who this "Black Fog" is. He left a status sheet. We will take him into custody as soon as we find him.

I'm surprised. Kurokiri was his real name.

'I'm in a lot of trouble, Rana, Prine.
'No, I'm ....... It was Prine who was kidnapped.
'Wow, I was just sleeping ....... It was Ra who had the hardest time: ......'
'So, it's my fault for being careless, that's all.
But it's true that I was sleeping. It's not your fault.
'When I got into a situation like that, it was my ............ yeah, well, okay.'

It's no use talking like this in front of the guild leader.
The guild leader looked at us both and nodded deeply.
He seemed to be smiling somewhat.

'Well, Mr. Rana. Here comes the main question.

The guild leader showed my status sheet.

'I already got your signature.
'I've done well. No, you didn't.'
'?'?
'Look at this. Look at your status.

Prine and I looked at the status sheet.
Here's what it says.


Name: Rana Prata
Human: Lv 65
Sifu: Lv20

H P: 236
M P: 0
Offensive power: 102
Defense: 78
Speed: 156
Skill: Lockpicking Lv 20, Detecting Lv 20, Tracking Lv 20 Lv20,Mapping Lv10,Covert Lv3,Treasure Hunt Lv3
Skill: [Breathing] Able to breathe in and out.


'Lebeh!
'Niju!
'Eichipi!
'Nhyah!

I ask, sounding like a pigeon being hit by a peashooter.

I ask...'What's wrong with you?
'It's not a mistake.'
'I'd better take it out again!
'You've already done it three times. And this exchange.

Calm down," said the guild leader.

'There is no mistake about this status. You have reached job level 20 in just one day. It would take a normal person a lifetime to reach such a high level ...... that it would be impossible even if you spent your whole life.
'Such ...... why ......'

As I mumble in dismay, it suddenly occurs to me.

No way.

'You already know that, don't you? The reason why your level was raised all at once.'

He opened his mouth, but no words came out.
Taking another breath, I say.

'......[breath]'.

'Probably.

That skill that I thought was useless .......

'It's so obvious that everyone seems to have forgotten about it. The more you use your skills, the more experience you gain. With Prine's [Witch's Bounty], the more magic you use, the more experience you gain. Then, Rana. How about your skill [Breathing]?



Breathe .......

I swallowed a spit involuntarily. A gurgling sound escaped my throat.

'"You can gain experience just by breathing. ......"'

'It seems so. And that's not all. Our god is a bit mean--and mischievous. What is written on the status sheet is not all. It may be that experience is also gained if you do something related to breathing.
'...... related to [breathing]?'
''Change the way you breathe in, change the way you breathe out, use breathing techniques, whatever it takes.

When Prine heard the breathing method, he started hiccupping beside her.
I don't think that's quite right.

'For the time being, what we know now is that [breathing] is a skill that can be improved,' she said.

The guild president concluded,

'Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Prine screamed as if she couldn't take it anymore.
She shook my arms and shoulders (and her own breasts as well),

'That's great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great! I knew he was great! Because it's Ra-kun! I've wanted to be an adventurer for a long, long time, Ra-kun!

They are happy, even shedding tears, as if it were their own.

'I'm so happy for you, Ra-kun, I'm so happy for you, I'm so happy for you. It's what you've been dreaming about for a long time. I'm sure Mary will be better now.
'Prine ....... Thank you.'
'I'll do my best! I'll do my best not to slow you down, Lah! I'm already there, but I'll do my best!
'Yeah. Let's work together!
'Yeah!

Prine laughs, "Heh heh heh. I can't help but laugh too.

You two are so cute...''
'You're so fresh.

Anna and the guild leader are somewhat relaxed.

Anna is..,
'Well. The guild, of course, will not do anything to reveal Rana's skills. Be careful, Rana. Rare skills are the target of envy and jealousy. You'll be in trouble if they find out...''
'Yes, I'll be careful.
Well, that's all for today. Thank you for your hard work from the first day. Have you found a place to stay?
No, not yet.

I shook my head, and my stomach growled.

'............ sorry.'
Oh, no, it's okay... I'll take care of the food and lodging for you. Don't worry about the money.
'Yeah, but ...... is good?'
'Of course. It's one way of thanking you for bringing me information about the two wanted men and the slave trade.

Prine and I looked at each other and then we both bowed to Anna.

''I look forward to working with you.''





That night.

Prine and I were treated to dinner by the guild leader and Anna.

Hearing the guild leader's tales of adventure firsthand was truly a powerful, flesh-and-blood experience. It was a very meaningful time for us, as we learned the "real truth" about the adventure stories that are being told around the world.

Prine was listening to Anna's story. She told me that she felt we were too close, and that if I couldn't draw, I should try to hit her, and that I should rather hit her with my weapon. You're so cute.

The room they prepared for us was bigger than the room at my parents' house.
I finished my bath quickly and tiredly, and was sitting on the bed like a slime, when I heard a knock at the door. I know who it is by the sound of footsteps.

As I sink into bed, I let out a voice.
It's okay...'...
'Hey, Ra-kun. Um, ......'
''What's up?''
'Well, um, can I sleep with you, ......?'

I'm about to say, "What are you, a kid?" when I remember that this guy was kidnapped today.
He must be scared.
Of course he is.
I smile.

'Yeah, sure.
'! Thank you! I love you, Ra!
'You're welcome.

Lights out.

We get into one bed together and move around each other to find the best position.
When we finally find the best position, we see each other's faces in front of us.

'Pfff......'
'Phew ......'

We were both blowing up.

'This isn't much different from when I was at home, is it?
'It's true, it's funny.

My childhood friend Prine used to come to stay at our house often.
On rare occasions, we would share a guest room and me, Mary, and Prine would sleep together in a king-size bed.

Prin e laughed as she reminisced.

We had a lot of fun. You were the first one to fall asleep, even though you said you were going to stay up until the end.
'At that time, my teacher trained me during the day. I was at my limit.


Mary got a huge amount of jewelry from a big merchant's customer.
'That was tough. Dad thought it was Mary asking me to marry her.
'So you just borrowed it after all?
'I didn't borrow it, I was just asked to hold it because it would make a good picture. Mary misunderstood and exploded with joy, running all over the inn.
'I was running, I was running.
'I convinced Mary to give it back, though. That was the hardest part.
''And the guest?''
'They laughed. He's a regular now. Mary really does have a gift for attracting customers. ....... People have a hard time with that. ......'
'You always had a smile on your face like a blooming flower. ......'
'Oh ......'
'We'll definitely help you, Ra!
'Right.'

They nodded at each other.
Then Prine stared at me, her face reddening.

'You know, Rah-kun, you know... ......'.
''Hmm?''
'Um, you know... ......'
'What's wrong?'
'......n............'

Prine meditating and lifting her chin. Like she's praying.
What the hell is he doing?
Oh, like a mage? Prayer?

'............'
'............'
'............ go to bed early, okay?'
'............ whew?

When I turned my body and said this, Prine's startled voice came from my back.
Immediately after that, I felt something against my spine. Probably Prine's forehead.

'............ Ra's fool!

I didn't hear what he said.

I didn't hear him say anything.
I'm out of my mind to get nervous with my childhood friend, no matter how cute she's getting these days and how much her body is growing.
My face got hot and I couldn't sleep for a while.




The next day.
Dungeon challenge, day 2.

I find Anna at the dungeon guild and talk to her.
This is what I had told her yesterday.

I was taken to a back room, and Anna-san immediately asked me with a smile.

So, let's decide on a job...' she said.

Rana Prata. On the second day of the dungeon challenge, I was not expecting to change jobs.