We were completely stuffed.

　Being an adventurer is expensive anyway.
　The tuition to the training institute is not a lot of money, and the annual union membership fee is not cheap for a newcomer.
　Unless you're very rich, you're going to be an adventurer for a while, paying off your tuition loans.

　I've heard they leave video editing to the professionals at the top, but when they're new, they do it themselves. Even though we'll be doing it ourselves, traveling adventurers don't often carry equipment around with them, and we'll have to rent them from certain stores. We don't have the money to buy the equipment.

　Money, money, money, money.

　People imagine that you can fight with a bang, get a kick out of it, and have the money pouring in, but reality is tough.
　Most new adventurers work two jobs at the same time, but I'm not sure if I can say that I'm doing more than one job at a time. No, I guess you could. But usually when I say dual jobs, I think it means holding two or more jobs.

　But the unsuccessful adventurers are looking for dungeons that might spark their popularity, and they're going to make ends meet and head there.
　Places that hire you regardless of your [position (job)] have low salaries, and it's inevitably a day job for someone who might quit at any time to earn money.

Ugh....what should I do? If they don't make it next time, I'll have to finally sell my body.

　Sophie, who is my childhood friend and the party's [trainer], says in a voice that sounds like she's about to cry.
　The one who lays her head on the ground to comfort her is her sub-beast, Kor-chan, the blue wolf. He's a male, but everyone calls him Kor-chan. He is a wolf with fur like the deep sea and eyes like the blue sky.

''Huh, it's also destined........''

　The boy who is shivering while saying that is 【Dark Knight】.



　The one who approached Sophie with empty eyes was the [Wizard] girl.

''Idiot!　Don't give up until the end, you guys!

　The girl who's trying to cheer everyone up is a fist fighter.
　In other words, the remaining me will be the 【Brave Man】.

　I couldn't even make a contract with a spirit, so I won't be called 【Brave Man of XX】.
　Unless you are very successful, the spirit owner will be given two names, basically.

　After we left the agency, we challenged an intermediate dungeon and were annihilated. And three times in a row.
　Some of us can get out of this stuff in a flash, and some of us get bogged down.

　But we all think we're the former.
　The reality is harsh.

'Oh, you know what guys, I found this stuff.

　Basically, 【Brave man】 is the leader of the party. I wondered if I was worthy of that after I couldn't make the party win, but it was too early to give up yet.
　We are not weak. Two times out of three, we were able to make it to the battle with the Dungeon Master.

'The last dungeon...?

　Sophie's eyes are dead.

'It's a dungeon not to be the last. Look at that.

　I show everyone the paper I printed out from the internet cafe.

'I was looking for a dungeon and I found it.



''Hahaha ... it might suit us who can't complete the intermediate level.

You guys get a grip!　But it's a beginner's class, huh?　Hmm!　Clear reward!

　Only [the fist fighter] noticed.

''Yes, that's right!　Look at your forehead!

　It's the same as in most dungeons. This dungeon is to support all new adventurers..." It starts with an explanation like "This dungeon is to support all new adventurers...", which is pretty much the same as any dungeon. If there is an official website, that is.

　However, the interesting thing about this dungeon is the campaign that is going on.
　For every three levels of dungeons you complete, you'll receive enough money to make our lives a whole lot easier.

　There are rewards for clearing these dungeons as well. There are also rewards in other dungeons, such as a 20-times Avatar Restoration Pill and free regeneration coupons.
　You can also find other items and medicines in the dungeon's treasure chest.
　Most of the clearing rewards are limited to the first time, but what's the problem? One time is enough to save you.

''But is there such a delicious story...''

　Sophie, with a bit of strength returning to her eyes, says, patting Col.

'I did a quick check and there are very few parties that have uploaded videos here lately. I think it's like a super unpopular dungeon is having a campaign to get back on its feet.

Resist your fate ... or else it is good.

Oh, so you really get paid for clearing it?　Don't you have to work in a whorehouse?

But there are some conditions. You must capture the game every day, and if you succeed in capturing the prize, you must advertise it in the video within three days, and if you win the prize, you must advertise it in the video. I see. This is easy to understand.

　The [Fist Fighter] explained everything, so everyone seemed to be able to understand the story.
　An unpopular dungeon is trying to attract attention.
　Bottom line adventurers want money.
　Coincidence of interest, you know.

Let's go, people. We're not gonna get out of here, are we?

　◇

But Leme, are you sure you want to give him the money?

You'll be fine.

'But, but, it's Leme's money, isn't it?　That's right, I'm planning to pay you back, but if you keep throwing money around to new adventurers at this rate... well, even though you're a former fourth-ranked party member, won't you run out of money to save?

Thank you for your concern. But I'm the one who decided to help.

　The concept of the dungeon remains the same.
　It teaches the new adventurers, who may not budge, or who are fresh out of agency and lack confidence, the joy of winning.

　Of course, you can't make money if you're losing all the time, so we used to make them learn the taste of victory in two of the three levels, and then annihilate them in the deepest level.
　However, this time, only new adventurers will be able to win.

　For me personally, I think it's good to have a clash of all-out forces, but that's just my preference.
　I don't like to cut corners, but in this case it's different. I don't look down on my opponent or want to make things easier for myself.

　In fact, it's the opposite. Even though we're both enemies professionally, we're running a business trying to make adventurers feel more confident.
　Knowing that philosophy, I wanted to help. I didn't lie when I said I would do my best.

　I've decided to pay the clearing fee.
　To be honest, it hurts quite a bit, but it's best not to put a face to these things.

'Besides, I heard you're inundated with reservations?

Yes.....

　Mr. Thor's eyes shine.

As you suggested, we're also taking reservations from the intermediate adventurers for the purpose of rewards.

　Yes, this is the heart of this operation.
　We won't change the concept. We're going to bring it back to life as a dungeon where newcomers can learn the joy of winning.

　However, we have created a loophole.
　Newbies aren't the only ones who can receive rewards for completing the game.

　The dungeon became a hot topic of conversation when over a dozen parties distributed their attack videos and told them they could win the prize.
　It's subtle in the public eye, but rumors about the dungeon-related game spread fast in adventurer circles.

　The rewards for clearing the dungeon were unbeatable compared to the difficulty of the dungeon.
　So much so that it seems like a pretty good deal if you think you can stop by and make a quick buck.
　Of course, advanced players won't even think about it, but it's an amount of money that can't be ignored by those below the intermediate level.

　If you post a video with a title like "I cleared a recently popular beginner's dungeon as fast as I could, I was able to get the prize money", you can earn a lot of views.
　It made me think that with all the newbies posting clear videos, now was the time to aim.
　As a result, we received a flood of reservations from intermediate adventurers who were able to come to this city.

'This is a dungeon for newcomers, isn't that right, Thor-san?

'Yes, thanks to Leme. Your grandmother will be happy to see this.

''Can I wipe out any intermediate and above who come to the newcomer's dungeon for money?

　I've told Thor-san about this strategy.



So you don't mind if I get wiped out?

Yes, yes and, to tell you the truth, I want Kay and the others to win, too.

　Yes. The adventurer will remember the joy of winning. It's a beautiful thing.
　And the demons?　Is it great to spend your days losing?　Of course, he understands the concept and works with it, so it may not be a problem.

　But Mr. Thor wants his precious subordinates to know that he's winning as well.
　And from what I've heard beforehand, his subordinates feel the same way.

　Kay-san also said, "There are indeed adventurers who want to kick the shit out of you.
　Yes, I'll take that as wanting to win.

Then let's win.

　Don't change the concept, make the newbies smile and make money on top of it. Employees will smile too.
　What would be the problem.

''This is.........the Demon King's Army, General Staff.......''

　Mr. Thor muttered something.

'Please call everyone.'