CH 185

Monday.

The day our dungeon grind was over. And with May just 2 days away, the first year students we passed by seemed to be on edge.

Since May 1st is the fateful day and also a deadline for them. It is the day when students enrolled in the academy this year will have their job appraised for the 2nd and final time.

In contrast to the job appraisal event last time after the entrance ceremony where you had the option to put your job selection [on hold], you must decide on a job and reserving your option isn't feasible by either means.

In case they haven't made up their mind, they will be forcefully awakened the [Beginner] job.

[Beginner] is also known as : [Forever Novice] or [Abandoned Person].

SUP - 8

Number of skill - 0

Unique skill - Escape

Nothing more nothing less, it's something that goes beyond misfortune.

It's a tough nut to crack if they want to change their job because not only do they have to raise their job <Beginner> Lv to 15, they also must use <Low Grade Job Change Ticket> (Rare).

That's why the people of this world will take any job by the absolute deadline, even if it's a bottom feeder job.

I wonder if the culprit behind why the people of this world tend to avoid <Job Change> is <Beginner>?

That being said, it's a bygone thing for us who have already chosen their jobs and our guild <Eden> is operating as usual. In other words, we are going to an attack dungeon today as well.

Though, let's introduce the last two members before diving now that all the members have finally gathered together.

"Good morning, Zephyr-sama. I deeply apologize for my inability to attend due to an urgent matter. I will be in your care from now on."

"I will be in your carecare-desu!"

Two more members, also Lana's followers, were in the guild room in unusual outfits.

The first one who gave a polite greeting who was dressed in a long Victorian maid outfit is Shizu, who has a <Battle Maid> job. In addition to her being as tall as Sierra, her body is nearly as developed as Ester which makes it hard to not let your gaze wander down and appear rude. Especially her chest.

The symbol of <Branch Family> categorisation for females is a ribbon and for males, it's a bow tie. The red ribbon increases her charm which makes my eyes unconsciously gaze downward. A fearsome foe, in various ways.

She has brown eyes, same as her hair and the maid headband on her head very much suits her.

Continuing, the next person who greeted us cheerfully with a foreign accent and was dressed in a pink ninja costume is Pamela, a <Female Shinobi>. She has a slender figure with her slightly shorter height close to Karua. She looks just as beautiful as a doll with her blonde hair.

Even Lulu, who is a stuffed toy enthusiast, has quite a reaction looking at her. That's how adorable she looks. And her foreign accent just increases her charm even more!

She's a shinobi but she doesn't seem to give off any shinobi vibes at all. I heard that Shinobi's are called ninjas recently.

Both of them are the last 2 members of <Eden>. They’ve already acquired high ranking jobs even before I could offer them job options and seem to be at Lv10.

They were Lv2 when I interviewed them and it has been almost 10 days since then, they must have done their best during their spare time to raise Lvs till a 10.

"Don't fret. It can't be helped if you have some business, I have also heard about it from Lana. Let's do our best from now on!"

"Yes!"

Excellent spirit.

And seeing that timing is optimum, I tried asking Pamela a question I was itching to know.

"So, is Pamela a foreigner? Your way of speaking is quite peculiar."

In my game database, no other country has appeared so far. Anything happening was all bound to be in the Shiyatona kingdom.

"It's my quirk-desu!"

I almost fell down. So it's just character creation.

No wait, creating a character in the game was normal. It's not unusual to see others getting too much in their role.

So, I think it's fine? Well, it should be.

"I see. It might be abrupt for you but we have the plan to dive into the dungeon today too, what about you two?"

"I will follow of course. We both by all means want to tag along to raise our level. We have already received a detailed explanation about the guild's activity from Celestine, so Zephyr-sama doesn't have to worry. We are all prepared."

"I also want to join you guys-desuu! I will raise my level in a flash and protect Lana-sama-desu!"

I nodded in satisfaction at their response and turned to Lana.

"They are good girls, aren't they?"

"Indeed, they are quite unique... Honestly, I very much want to throw a welcome party now that all the new and founding guild members have finally gathered but classes will begin in 3 days, and it will leave us one less day for dungeon dive. So unfortunately, we will be focusing on raising our level for three days from today!"

When I declined, Sierra stepped forward.

"Very well, let's announce the allocation of members."

Yesterday's night, I met with Sierra who had just returned as I was nearing Marie-senpai's place, so we had discussed it beforehand.

Sub-guild master Sierra announces the split as she unravels the memo in her hands.

Members allocation are :

Zephyr, Ester, Shizu and Pamela

Challenging the beginner low grade <Tropical Forest> dungeon.

Hannah, Sierra, Celestine, Lulu and Celia.

Challenging the beginner low grade <Abandoned Mine of Stone Bridge> dungeon.

Lana, Karua and Rika

Challenging beginner upper grade <Tsukumo Bamboo Forest > dungeon.

"Does anyone have any questions so far?"

"Can I ask something?"

Once Sierra's announcement ended, Shizu quietly raised her hand.

"Lana-sama is going to challenge the beginner-upper grade dungeon but her guards can't accompany her. Isn't it dangerous?"

"No, you don't have to worry about that. They don't plan to challenge the boss. Their goal is only to clear shallow floors and get Rika and Karua's job to Lv30. Besides, Lana is a Lv50 <Saint>, so Lv25s aren't even worth mentioning in front of her."

We, the 5 vanguard team members, have already reached the Lv 50 in our respective jobs after grinding with the <Shaman Marionette> and the <Great Bamboo Puppet>. It would be nigh impossible to get defeated with that much level difference in contrast.

"Fuhu."

"Well, a bit of danger is inevitable in the dungeon, but you can say at least it wouldn't be to the point Lana can't fight back. After all, Lana is a <Saint>."

"I’m also fine with this arrangement! Monsters in lower grade dungeons are just so weak, they just go poof before I can even use my full power. It's boring. I want to hunt down monsters which can at least put up some resistance. If I have to go, then of course I’ll go with a dungeon above intermediate grade!"

It's not that I don't understand Shizu's concern, being on her guard and all, but to be honest, Lana is just that strong. Small fry monsters in beginner dungeons can no longer pose any threat.

One of the fatal points of Rika and Karua is they don't have any healer and it would be reckless to let both of them challenge the upper grade dungeon without a healer. They would easily be left incapacitated to fight with abnormal status poison or traps. Item replacement also costs money, so if possible, I want Lana to accompany them.

"I understood. I apologize for my overboard behavior."

Hearing Lana's complaint, Shizu backed down. I'm glad we don't have to quarrel over it. Shizu seems to be quite a sensible and flexible maid.

"It's fine, and just raise your level super fast so that you can form a party with Lana, then you 2— I mean, you all 3 three can protect Lana"

"Yes, I understand. Thank you very much, Zephyr-sama."

"Welcome. In fact, I have already prepared the secret method to raise your level super fast. Ester."

With an uncontrollable grin on my face, I turn to look at Ester. Thereupon, Ester Immediately stood at attention.

"Really!"

"The vehicle has been completed. This will dramatically reduce dungeon attack efficiency. So, we are going to capture all the beginner-lower grade dungeons with Pamela and Shizu. The key to raise everyone's lvs in the <Eden> is you. You might get busy but I'm leaving it to you!"

"R-Roger!"

That's why I have formed a party with Pamela and Ester today. I will guide the shortest route while Ester will blast through the path.

With that, the time till boss room should be reduced drastically and It's easy to raise the Lvs if we grind the boss. Rather, it's the completion of a <Quick Lv Up System>.

Fuhahaha!