"Geez!


　Tsutomu screamed like a crushed frog as he fell face first onto the wooden floor. The noisy human voices in his ears, the shoddy light brown clothes he had been forced to wear at some point.

　Tsutomu let out a breath of relief as he ran his hands over his body, making sure his hands were there. While he was confirming that there was nothing wrong with his body, Tsutomu was halfway awakened by a man standing next to him who grabbed him by the neck of his clothes and forced him up.


'Hmm, looks like this is the first time you've been back to death. Can you stand up on your own?
Yes, sir.


　A man dressed in fine indigo-colored clothing and wearing a golden star-shaped badge on his chest, he looked like a military man. Tsutomu was woken up by the serious-looking man, and managed to stand up with the black cane he had dropped for support.

　Tsutomu's height is average at around 170 centimeters, but the man who woke him up is nearly 190 centimeters tall. Tsutomu was in the same frame of mind as when he was approached by the policeman.


''You, where's your status card?''
Your status card?
Are you a currant?


　When the tall man looked down at Tsutomu with his quizzical narrowed eyes, he backed away as if he were afraid. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal of information on this.


'It's a dungeon made by God. Everyone has the right to step into the dungeon. ...But you don't look like an orphan. And that wand. Where did you get it?
'Well...'
''Well it seems that your memory is muddled. But if you, who don't have a status card, dived into a dungeon with a staff like that, it would be a hot topic of conversation. It wouldn't be the original equipment. But I don't think any fool would drop such a magnificent staff in a meadow. So it must have come from a treasure chest. Do you remember the color of the treasure chest?
"...er... It was glittering like this. Like a flicker of sunlight.


　Tsutomu, who was told quickly as if to interrogate me, replied without understanding it well. The black staff that Tsutomu carries is the highest-ranked staff based on the rare drop that comes out of the ancient castle on the 90th level. When Tsutomu mentioned the characteristics of the treasure chest from which the rare drop comes out, the man's expression became excited.


''Is that........just like a gift from God!　You're lucky!


　A sudden bang on the shoulder made Tsutomu smile affectionately, but he was finally able to look around. A dragon man (Dragon Newt) with red scales all over his limbs. A beastman with agile ears and tails of various animal features. The man tapping Tsutomu's shoulder happily now also has black pinned dog ears on his head and wags his black tail from side to side.

　Of course, there were many ordinary people in the room as well. Some with their noses stretched out underneath the receptionist and others tending to their armor. And there were also many ordinary people around Tsutomu who were spying on him.


''Oops, sorry. I guess I got carried away. Then let's get to the appraisal immediately.
Oh, yes.


　Exposed to a mixture of curiosity and suspicion, Tsutomu was a little jittery as he walked off to be led by the dog man. In the meantime, Tsutomu looked around as much as he could at the scenery around him. People watching people watching fantasy. A blonde elf with long ears. A stern uncle who was as tall as a schoolboy. There was even a man with bird wings.

　And this building was also a bit different. The building itself is an ordinary, almost wooden building. However, where Tsutomu probably came out, there was a pitch-black gate, as if the space was cut off only there.

　When Tsutomu was looking at it, the black gate suddenly opened. Five people wearing the same clothes as Tsutomu came out and were knocked to the floor. They were then approached by what looked like a staff member dressed in indigo, just like Tsutomu, and walked out of the building as they were.

　One of the most eye-catching features is the presence of an electronic monitor floating in a fantasy-filled environment. The monitor, which floats like a hologram, shows a clique of people fighting goblins.


'We're here. We're going in here.


　A private room that was let in before he had time to answer. A cat-man in an indigo uniform sat behind the counter, propped up on his elbows in boredom. Then he lazily let Tsutomu and the dog-man in his eyes and exclaimed in admiration.


'It's rare to see a smart doggie here,'
'I don't want you in my sight, but appraise this for now. God's whim, or this mole drew the gold.
"...Is that a wand? Let me see it!


　The cat-man, whose almond-shaped eyes narrowed as he pinned his cat ears up, took the staff Tsutomu handed him and assessed it. Mmmmmm, the cat person snorted and let out a cry of surprise as he passed the magic power through the staff.


''Well I think it's the most valuable thing I've ever appraised,''
"Law.
'I didn't have enough skill level to know the only effect of chanting omission.... There are probably other effects as well. And the magic conduction rate. It's also the highest level of growth rate. This alone is worth a lot of money. Ten top-quality magical rocks....no!　I guess two firearm rocks are a bonus too!　Oh, that's the current price!　I don't want to waste this on a simple appraisal, so why don't we pay for it?
He's a mole. Do you think he's got money?
''That's right........ But if I appraise this, my skill level might go up too, mmmm........ Hey you!　I don't want to pay for it later!　Right now, just one medium-quality medium demon stone is all you need!


　A white-haired cat man leaned out of the counter. Tsutomu, who didn't get a pang when he was called Chumaishi, couldn't help but look up at the Inujin man. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.


''This guy is annoying, but even with this, he is the best in the guild in terms of appraisal skills. A single medium magic stone is an unbeatable price for this guy's authentication certificate.
There was one extra word, but whatever.　Is that right?　Your sister's appraisal is originally going to be for one large demon stone, right~?
"But you'll have to wait half a day for payment later," this guy might say. That means you may have to sell your wand right here, right now.
'Hey!　Whose side is the doggie on!　I'm a guild worker!　It's the same guild staff!　The Guild's interests come first, though!


　Ignoring the cat-man who is banging on the counter and buzzing, the dog-man continues to speak.


''That wand is probably the highest peak. If you could use it, you might be able to cross the fiftieth level barrier and gain immense fame and wealth. Yet you would still sell that wand?
..........


　Tsutomu thinks. That this is not a dream, but reality. The pain he received from that blazing old dragon's bracelet is like nothing he has ever felt before. And now, the dogman is looking at Tsutomu with a serious face. It was not possible for Tsutomu to assert that this was a dream.

　If it was real and not a dream, it was a realistic choice. If he later found out that it was a dream, it would be a laughing matter, Tsutomu took a deep breath and closed his eyes once. For a few seconds. Then he opened his narrow eyes and spoke with a cooler head.


'I'm selling it.'


　It's a lot of work to create, but this is the only wand I have right now. Even if you only have this staff, it is useless without armor and tools. Rather than that, Tsutomu decided that he needed something ahead of that, money.


''........I see. If it's a conclusion you've come up with, that's fine.''


　The inu-man stood up after looking at Tsutomu's determined face and gestured with his hand to the cat-man to appraise him. The cat-man held his wand as if to say he'd been waiting for it and withdrew behind the counter, wagging his supple white tail.


'The appraisal will take a few hours. Let's make a status card while we're at it. You don't need to dive into the dungeon to deposit the G (Gold), it's just something you'll need to deposit.
'Oh, yes. Please.


　They left the private room and headed to the counter, which was crowded with people of various races. Tsutomu sensed many people glancing at him as they passed by, and many gazes from a distance. Tsutomu's relaxed expression was lifted as he realized that he was apparently receiving quite a bit of attention.

　When he reached the end of the empty counter, the dogman jumped to the opposite side of the counter with his hand. Tsutomu pulled a face and smiled at him.


I'm sure you'll be glad to see me. Welcome to the guild's reception area of the God-managed dungeon. Let me welcome you to the guild's reception desk in the God-managed dungeon. Now we're going to make a status card, are you okay?
Yes. Please.
Then I'll take 100,000 g's as my fee but I'll get it. I'll deduct it from the proceeds of the sale of the wand later, okay?
Yes, sir.
So get your bodily fluids on this card.


　Sliding what looked like a pure white cutting board onto the counter, the dog-man began to fumble under the counter.


'Body fluids...?'
It's basically blood or spit.
Oh, yes.


　A dogman came out from under the counter and offered him something that looked like a thin needle, but Tsutomu collected his saliva and dripped it onto the status card on the counter. Then the status card glowed white. When the gentle light settled in his eyes, which didn't feel too bright, the Inujin wiped Tsutomu's saliva with his handkerchief before looking at it.


''Kyotani Tsutomu........Ho.....LUK and MND are the same? His job is a white mage. Well, that's a good status for a LV 1.


　Tsutomu looked at the status card that was handed to him after being described as such, holding it firmly in both hands.


　Kyotani Tsutomu.

　LV 1
　STR (Attack Strength) D-
　DEX (Dexterity) D-
　VIT (robustness) D-
　AGI (Agility) D-
　MND (Mental Capacity) D
　LUK (luck) D

　Job: White Mage

　Skills Heal


(White mage? Then I guess that's the main account.)


　Tsutomu placed the status card on the counter while thinking that it was the main aca that received that item called God's Invitation, so that's what happened.


I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future. Even if you are a mogul, you can receive the divine favor, but it does not apply to the divine rules.
'Oh, by the grace of God?　Rules?
''Even if you die in the dungeon, you will come back to life at that black gate. That's what you've experienced firsthand. That's a godsend. All but the most valuable equipment will be taken into the dungeon, though.


　Inujin explained, pointing to the spot where Tsutomu had struck his face. While Tsutomu shuddered as his words reminded him of the Sore Old Dragon's Breath, the Inujin continued to speak without a care in the world.


'There is only one rule of the gods.' --Do not kill a person with the intent to harm.''
Can't I?
In short, you may not kill anyone in the dungeon. If a man kills a man, he will never be able to enter this dungeon again. To be abandoned by God is heavier than death. Don't ever do it.
Yes, sir.


　Tsutomu, who was horrified when his face was approached, shrank back as he did when he faced the sore old dragon.


'But if you don't register your status card, you won't be recognized as a person by the gods. It will be treated like a monster in the dungeon, a mogul. If you kill a mogul in the dungeon, God's rules don't apply to you.
I mean....
'Mowgli, when killed by a human, are as particulate as monsters and leave virtually no evidence. Some fools enjoy killing moguls. Be sure to bring your status card with you to the receptionist next time. If you do so, you won't get killed in the first place. And even if you get killed in the worst case scenario, you'll be able to come back to life over there.
Okay.


　As Tsutomu said this, the dogman said goodbye and picked up Tsutomu's status card.


That's all we have to do. Do you want to ask me anything else?


　Tsutomu raised his hand after a moment's thought to the Inujin who said that while scratching his fingers through his slightly longer black hair.


''Well then, can I have a few things?''
What?
'First of all, let's talk about God's rules. Is that not a violation if you don't kill someone?　Like hurting them, or leading a monster to hit another person on purpose.
Huh. You must be very black-hearted at your young age.


　Tsutomu shrugged his shoulders and the dogman huffed and crossed his arms.


Unfortunately, God's rules do not apply to you unless you take a life. And also a harmless attack, such as a magical misfire. If you die from that, the divine rules do not apply and you can come back to life at the Black Gate. As for guiding the monsters...
'Oh, does that apply to you?'


　When Tsutomu said this to the dogman who choked on his words as if he was having difficulty saying it, the dogman shook his head no.


''Guiding a monster does not violate the rules of the gods. But only those idiots who have excess circumstances and rare drops or who don't think twice about it will rub it in.
...Is it because of that?
Hmm. You're right.


　When Tsutomu pointed to the monitors floating all over this building, the Inujin nodded quietly.


'That's what God is showing the PTs in the dungeon. Basically, the PTs that are attacking the deepest part of the dungeon or fighting monsters are the ones that are most likely to be projected. In this guild alone, there are about fifty of them installed. If someone sees me rubbing them together....
'You'll lose your credibility. No one likes to approach a PT like that. And besides, I'm sure you'll face retribution.
'Right. So at least the guys in the clan will never rub it in. If they do, the reputation and popularity of the clan will suffer, and of course they will be banned from the clan. Every clan has to be trained to do just that.
'I see... oh, so can I have two more?'
What?


　Tsutomu spoke in a slightly smaller voice while trying to keep his mind on his surroundings.


'I'd like to hire some sort of escort, is there a system like that in the guild?　If there is such a system, I'd like to hire you if I could.
'....Hoho. How did you know that when you don't even know your status card?
It's easy to see.


　Those who came out of the black gate and the guild staff wearing indigo uniforms. Tsutomu had been watching them for a while now, but most of them are either leaving the guild together with its employees or lining up together with them to the guild's reception desk.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them. Then the guild staff follows them out of the guild. Tsutomu wondered if they were still going to follow him to the outside of the guild, if not to the reception area.

　But after hearing about the dog people's mogul hunting, he thought that the security of this place was not good. He could immediately imagine that he would be in bad trouble if he went out in such thin clothing in such a place.


　I'd appreciate it if you could give me some guidance on how to conquer dungeons and some common sense about dungeons. Oh, that. I'm an orphan, so I don't have a clue about common sense.
'Hmm, it's certainly not that kind of system, but guild staff sometimes receive requests for personal help. I understand the nature of your request. I'll take care of that request.
Thank you. Now one last thing.
'Hmm, I'm a little excited you still have questions. I'll answer most of them.


　Tsutomu asked one last question to the chest-thumping, chest-thumping Inujin, who had been trained to come to him.


'What is your name?
My name is Garum. It's a pleasure to work with you. Kyotanitsum-dono.
Oh, it's all right on the tom.


　Garum smiled at the slightly venomous-looking Garum, his narrow eyes narrowing further.