Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou - Volume 5 Read online

  Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou

  (ありふれた職業で世界最強)

  From Common Job Class to the Strongest in the World

  Chuuni Suki

  (厨二好き)

  Story Description:

  Among the class that was transported to another world, Nagumo Hajime is an ordinary male student who doesn't have ambition nor aspiration in life, called by his classmates as "Incompetent". The class is summoned to become heroes and save a country from destruction, students of these class are blessed with cheat specs and cool job class, but that's not the case with Hajime, his job class is a "Synergist" and his stats are very normal (mediocre). "Synergist", to put it in another word is just artisan class. Being the weakest, he then falls to the depth of the abyss when he and his classmates are exploring a dungeon. What did he find in the depth of the abyss and can he survive?

  Original Story can be found here: Link

  Chapter 41: In Brook Town II

  * * *

  Because guilds have the image of a place where rough people gather, Hajime thought it'd be a dirty place, but it was unexpectedly clean. There was a counter in front of the entrance, and a restaurant to the left. There were some people that seemed to be adventurers, eating and chatting. Judging from how no one ordered sake, it might be because they didn't serve it. For those who wanted to drink, they had to go to a bar.

  When Hajime and his party entered the guild, naturally the adventurers turned their gazes toward them. At first, because it was just three unknown people they only paid a little attention to them, but when their gazes turned toward Yue and Shia, the curiosity in their eyes increased. There were those who, "Hou", raised voices of admiration, there were those who stared blankly in admiration just like the guard, and then there were those that were beaten by their girlfriends. It was just like adventurers to not stop at a slap.

  It was a favorable template, even though there were some people that tried to mess with them, it seemed that they logically held back and simply observed. Because there was no need to keep standing still, Hajime happily went toward the counter.

  In the counter was a charming... ... smiling auntie. Her build was good. Her width about twice Yue's. Apparently a beautiful woman as a receptionist was just a fantasy. It was like how the real and professional maids on Earth were aunties. No matter which world you're in the harsh reality is the same. By the way, Hajime was just normal, he didn't expect to see a beautiful woman as the receptionist. If he said he didn't then he didn't. That's why, Hajime wanted Yue and Shia to stop their icy glares. From a little while ago, their glares had been pierced into him.

  Maybe because she knew what was going on in the mind of Hajime and his party, the auntie kept giving them a charming.

  "Even though you have a flower in both hands, is that still insufficient? It is regrettable that I am not a beautiful receptionist"

  ... ... The auntie probably didn't use special magic for mindreading. Hajime, with twitching cheeks was somehow able to give an answer.

  "No, I have never thought about that"

  "Ahahahaha, are you underestimating a woman's intuition? I am simply able to understand a man's simplicity. Don't try to avert your eyes too much, it'll reduce your credibility, you know?"

  "... ... I am deeply impressed"

  Hajime's answer was, "Oh my, to be old and suddenly giving out a sermon, because it was our first meeting, can you forgive me?", an unapology-like apology to the auntie, after all it's not like he hated her. The adventurers who were eating, took a peek at Hajime while saying, "Ah~ he also got preached to by the auntie~". It seemed the adventurers were behaving because of this auntie.

  "Well then, once more, welcome to adventurer guild, Brook's branch. What is your business?"

  "Aa, I want to know where to sell raw materials"

  "Selling raw materials it is. Then, can you show me your status plate first?"

  "Nn? Is it necessary to show your status plate for purchasing something?"

  To Hajime's question, the auntie was, "Oh my?", showing that kind of expression.

  "Aren't you an adventurer? Certainly, the status plate isn't necessary to purchase something, but if you are confirmed as an adventurer there will be a 10% increase in the price of the things you sell"

  "I see"

  Just as auntie said, there were various privileges as an adventurer. It was because the adventurers were the ones that collected raw materials such as magic stones and recovery medicine that's necessary for everyday lives. Also, it wasn't known when the town would be attacked by demonic beasts, so no amateur tried to collect those raw materials. It was natural to give out privileges corresponding to the dangers.

  "There are other benefits, such as 10-20% discount for hotels and shops associated with the guild, and it's possible to freely use carriages for people with a high rank. What will you do? Do you want to register? The fee is 1,000 ruta."

  Ruta is this world's common currency that's used in the northern continent, Tortoise. Zagaruta ore is the special ore used to make this currency, the difference in colours are made by mixing it with different minerals using a special method along with the carved seal. Blue, red, yellow, purple, green, white, black, silver, and gold were the colours, from the left the values are 1, 5, 10, 50,100, 500, 1.000, 5.000, and 10.000 ruta respectively. Surprisingly, its value was the same as Japan's.

  "U~n, I see. Even though it was explained with great effort, I can't register now. I am sorry, I don't have any money at all. Is it possible for me to sell it first? Of course, the first sale value is good as it is."

  "Don't say that in front of these two cuties. I will help, it's not like it'll inconvenience me, you know?"

  Auntie was so cool. Hajime decided to accept her goodwill, and showed his status plate.

  He made sure to conceal it this time, it only displayed name, age, sex and job. Although auntie also asked for Yue and Shia's, but was cut off. Although these two didn't have plates to begin with, it was possible to ask for it. However, their status's numerical value and skills column would be seen by auntie.

  Although Hajime wanted to see their statuses, he thought their special magic would be described on the skills column for sure. If these three existences were publicized it'd only be troublesome, so they decided to put it on hold.

  New information was written on the returned status plate. There was an occupation column beside the job column, what was written there was "adventurer" along with a blue mark at its side.

  This blue mark was the adventurer's rank. It continued with red, yellow, purple, green, white, black, silver, and gold. ... you might have noticed it. That's right, adventurer ranks are the same as currency. In other words, blue ranked adventurers were, "Your value is only 1 ruta, ptchoe", or something along that line. It was painful. Surely, the previous guild master who thought of this system was someone twisted.

  By the way, the limitations for someone with a non-combat profession was black. It seems because the black rank barely reached four digits, you'd be applauded to make it that far. Someone who reached gold rank would be the object of admiration, you should be able to understand how the colours stand for adventurers now.

  "If you're a man, then work hard to reach black, okay? Don't show any uncool sides to these girls."

  "Aa, I'll do that. Then, is it okay to sell them now?"

  "No problem. I have the qualifications for appraisal, so show it to me."

  It seemed auntie was not only a receptionist but also able to appraise sold items. She was an excellent auntie. Hajime already took out the raw materials from the "Treasure Box" and placed it in a bag beforehand. Tho
se items were demonic beasts' furs, nails, fangs and magic stones. When the container was put on the counter and the raw materials were seen, auntie displayed an astonished expression.

  "Th-these are-!"

  She timidly took it, then ascertained the items inside-out. After holding her breath in nervousness, auntie finally looked up, then she gave out a sigh and looked at Hajime.

  "You've brought something unexpected. Aren't these... ... from the Sea of Trees' demonic beasts?"

  "Aa, that's right."

  Hajime also wanted to remove the template here, that was why the raw materials from Abyss's demonic beasts couldn't be taken out here. If unknown materials were taken out, it'd immediately cause a big commotion. Even though he was hesitating because the raw materials from the Sea of Trees' demonic beasts were also unusual, he didn't have any other raw materials, so he sold that. Having seen auntie's reaction, it was unusual after all.

  If he took out raw materials from the Abyss, it'd be like, the Guild head appeared! Sudden raise in rank! The Receptionist lady's eyes became hearts!, it'd be that kind of template... ... it was a good thing he didn't do that. That's why, Hajime wanted Yue and Shia to stop looking at him with icy glares, because it made his body tremble.

  "... ... You are also unexpected" Auntie looked at Hajime in amazement.

  "I don't understand what you mean."

  Even though he had changed, his otaku soul couldn't be erased... ... somehow it became like this. Hajime who pretend to not know anything, looked away from reality.

  "Because there are a lot of good quality raw materials from the Sea of Trees, thanks for selling them."

  Auntie, even though she didn't know anything, continued to speak. It seemed she was capable of reading the mood. She truly was a pleasant and excellent auntie.

  "Are these unusual after all?"

  "You know. A human's sense of direction would be driven out of control inside the Sea of Trees, because once you get lost there would be no second time. It's a place with high risk. That's why no one tries to go there. Although it's possible to buy demi-human slaves to enter it, it's more profitable to sell them at central. They will sell at a high price, and it'll make it easier to raise one's name."

  Auntie took a peek at Shia. She probably guessed that they received Shia's help to go around the Sea of Trees. It seems, thanks to Shia, she didn't become suspicious of the raw materials from the Sea of Trees.

  After auntie assessed all of the raw materials, she presented the money. The value of the sold items were 487,000 ruta. It was an excellent amount.

  "Is this much okay? I think it'll sell for more at central."

  "Well, I don't mind this much."

  Hajime received 51 pieces of the Ruta currency. This money, maybe because of an ore characteristic was strangely light, that's why it wasn't bothersome to carry more than 50 pieces ruta currency. After all, if it was a bother, Hajime could just put it inside the "Treasure Box."

  "By the way, I heard from the guardsman that I can get a simple map of this town..."

  "Aa, please wait a moment... ... here, this is it. Please refer to it because the recommended inn and stores are written there."

  On the given map, there was elaborate useful information and descriptions written with simplicity that made it a wonderful item. He felt it was rather unbelievable for this to be free of charge.

  "Oi oi, is this okay? For such a splendid map to be free of charge. I thought it'd need some money to make something of this level..."

  "I don't mind, I only do it as a hobby. For those that have the job to make it, that's just like a scribble."

  Auntie truly an excellent person. Just why did this person become the receptionist of the guild?, was the the level he wanted to rebut. Surely, there might be a sublime drama behind it.

  "I see. Well, it helps."

  "That's a good word. Moreover, because you have money, please just stay here for a while. Although this town's public order isn't bad, there might be some reckless men out there, because of these two."

  Auntie who paid attention until the last minute, truly was a good person. Hajime answered, "I'll do that", while grinning, then turned his feet toward the entrance. Yue and Shia followed suit after bowing their head. Some adventurers in the restaurant were sneakily whispering, while their eyes were glued to Yue and Shia to the end.

  "Fumu, in a lot of ways, they are interesting people..."

  Auntie happily muttered toward their backs.

  * * *

  Hajime and his party, more than a map calling it a guidebook, then decided on an inn called "Masaka Inn." According to the description, it served delicious food with good security, it also had a bath. The last description was what decided it. Although the price was rather expensive, there were no problems because they had the money for it. Slightly, they thought what followed was that "Masaka"...

  On the inn's first floor, there was a dining room filled with some people having their meal. When Hajime and his party entered, gazes were focused on Yue and Shia as promised. They ignored that, when they arrived at the counter-like place, what appeared was a girl around 15 that cheerfully greeted them.

  "Welcome-, welcome to "Masaka Inn"! Today, are you here for lodging? Or are you only here to eat?"

  "Lodging. Although I've seen in the guidebook, is this place as good as described?"

  The girl nodded when Hajime showed auntie's special map.

  "Aa, it's the introduction from Catherine-san. Yes, it was as written. How many nights do you wish to stay?"

  Although the girl tried to promptly continue the staying procedure, Hajime was thinking of something else. Hajime was shocked that the auntie's name was Catherine. The girl called out to him with, "Umm~ mr. costumer?"

  "Ah, aa, sorry. Only for one night. The one with meals and bath."

  "Yes. The bath will be 100 ruta per 15 minutes. Currently, it's empty at this time"

  The girl showed him the time table. Because he wanted to enjoy it, he wanted to book the men's and women's side for two hours. When he said that, "Eh, for two hours!?", the girl was surprised just like that. It couldn't be helped, Hajime was Japanese after all.

  "Then, um~, what about the rooms? Although there are double and triple rooms..."

  The girl looked at Hajime and his party with curiosity. She was in her puberty after all. However, Hajime could feel the other customers who were eating their meals perk their ears up. Although he knew Yue and Shia were beautiful, it looked like they stood out more than he expected. Because there are lots of people they don't know here, Hajime was slightly paralyzed.

  "Aa, the triple room please."

  Hajime said that without any hesitation. Their surroundings became noisy, and the girls' cheeks were blushing in slight red. However, there was a person who objected Hajime's words.

  "... ... It's no good. Two double rooms"

  It was Yue. The surrounding customers, especially the males looking toward Hajime with expressions that said, "Serves you right!". They interpreted Yue's words as to divide them between men and women. However, Yue's next words put them in despair.

  "... ... One for me and Hajime. Shia in the other room."

  "Wa-, what's with that! I don't want to be left out! The triple room is better, you know!"

  To the fiercely protesting Shia, Yue only said one thing.

  "... ... It'll be distracting if Shia was there"

  "Distracting... ... what do you mean"

  "... ... What is... ... What?"