From Desk Job to Death Beam: In Another World with My Almighty Lasers Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 4] by Nekomata Nuko

Author:Nekomata Nuko
Language: eng
Format: epub

The guildhall, which occupied prime real estate along the city’s main thoroughfare, had the air of history in its sturdy, stone-built walls. As I entered with Oltea, a myriad of delicious smells aroused my appetite. The interior was clean and orderly, nothing like a mess hall, but I could hear the lively sounds of a well-enjoyed meal among comrades somewhere within.

“First off, you’ll wanna head to the front counter and get registered. From there, you can pick up requests at that window. Think you can handle all that yourself?” Oltea asked.

I must have made my ignorance a little too obvious earlier: she was looking at me like a mother giving a child their “first solo errand.” As I’d always been too busy with my studies for my mom to send me on errands, it was an expression I only knew from TV.

“Of course I can.”

“Good! Okay, here you are, then,” she said and pressed a copper coin into my palm.

“What’s this for?”

“That covers the handling fee for your registration. No offense, but you seem broke.”

“Are...are you sure this is okay with you?” I said, looking at the coin.

“Don’t worry about it. You saved my life. It’s the least I can do.”

“Thank you,” I said sincerely. “I really appreciate it.”

Taking Oltea’s gift, I made my way to the counter. As I drew near, I was greeted by a young, intelligent-looking receptionist in glasses.

“Hello, I’m here to become an adventurer.”

“Yes, of course, sir. I’ll just need the registration fee of one copper in order to issue your license,” she said. After I handed over the money, the woman placed a small pin made of wood on the counter. An image of crossed swords was etched into its surface. “This badge certifies your status as an adventurer. Please make sure to wear it somewhere visible when you accept contracts. In the event that you misplace it, you may request a replacement for the price of one silver.”

A penalty ten times as great as the up-front payment. I’d need to take great care not to misplace the little crest. Attaching it to the lapel of my suit made me feel kind of like a lawyer or a member of parliament donning his emblem for the first time. I could almost feel my back straighten with new confidence.

“So I’m an adventurer now? Just like that?”

“That’s correct, sir. When you have met the requirements for advancement to D rank, we can exchange your wood badge for a stone badge. Rank promotions do not incur an additional registration fee, so there’s no need to worry about setting aside funds for that eventuality.”

“D rank?”

“Adventurers are divided into five ranks: E, D, C, B, and A. Satisfying the prerequisites for promotion allows one to advance to the next grade and begin accepting more dangerous requests.”

“I see. And what are the prerequisites for promotion?”

“Advancing from E to D rank requires the successful completion of one monster suppression request,” she said.

So to be an adventurer was to be a hired sword taking out monsters for a living.

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