Volume 1, Chapter 2 The magic eye exposes a harem dream

I take dinner in the dining room on the first floor. The daily special set meal including alcohol is 8 Gold. The set meal was a unknown meat steak, soup with plenty of vegetables and bread. The alcohol was wine. The old couple were busy, so I couldnt ask what the meat was, but it was quite substantial and delicious. What was said about being cheap and delicious was true.

I return to my room and opening the Menu a ?Quest? entry was blinking.

?Lets write a report log!?

Write a journal about what happened and what you thought on that day. If you write on the dedicated notebook itll be automatically reported to God. Skill Points reward 10P.

Do you accept the Quest? YES/NO

I selected YES immediately and the notebook and writing implements appeared in the Items field. I took them out and within 10 minutes wrote what happened today and what I learned related to Skills. Partly to practice I tried writing in the local language, but it was practically no different than in Japanese. Once I finished writing and put it all away in Items the Quest display changed and the Skills Points increased by 10.

?Lets write a report log!? Cleared!

If possible write a log daily (recommended) God will take a look over the journal. If theres a request and the like, something good might happen if you write about it!

For a job with a monthly salary of 250,000 this is pretty good. The initial supply of Skill Points was helpful. Now, what should I pick?

Skill Points 11P

Life Magic, Clock

I was thinking of choosing Fencing, but the aforementioned MP is there and Im in another world after all, I want to try magic. Taking a look at magic: Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Healing Magic, etc. were 5 Points; Space, Spirit, Summoning, Dark, Light Magic, etc. were 10 points. The 10 Points magic were something I was attracted to, but the straightforward 5 Points Magic it is. Fire, Water, Earth and Wind, which one group should I try choosing? It looked like Fire Magic has offensive ability, so I promptly selected it. A total of 10 Points were consumed to raise it to level 3. [TL Note: 5P to acquire + 2P for lv. 2 + 3P for Lv. 3 = 10P total]

[Fire Magic Level 3]

? Fire Arrow ? Fire Ball, Fire Lance ? Fire Wall, Minor Explosion

I verify the acquired magic. As expected it seems I wont be able to test it inside the room. Given that it became dark, I slip into the bed. Since there theres nothing to illuminate the room and Im tire I quickly fell asleep.

The next day I head to the Guild after eating breakfast. There were more strong rough guys gathered around the Adventurers Guild than yesterday. As much as possible I entered evading eye contact. Here, Im a tiny bean sprout weighting 50kg and 160cm tall. [TL Note: 110 pounds and 5ft 3 in. for the metric challenged.]

If I get into a quarrel, its certain Ill be knocked in a single punch. Moreover, the swords, spears and equipment are really scary. Ill die if I offend someone.

Inside there were quite a lot of people, but fortunately they seemed busy and almost nobody was paying attention to me. Anyhow, I managed to reach the reception counter and called a plain looking middle-aged man. There were other free receptionists, but all the tough dudes were with the females, so I talked to the quietest one.

When I told I wanted to become an adventurer it didnt Id be made fun of and was treated in a polite manner. Yeah, I was right to choose this middle-age man. Theres an interview so I was guided inside. I remembered that I was sent here immediately following Itoushins interview yesterday. Did his face just poke out in my mind?

The Adventurers Guild can issue Identification Papers, but theres a simple examination to verify if youre legitimately who you say. What? As long as you arent a criminal theres nothing to worry. Well then, please wait here for a little while.

Saying that to calm me, the middle-aged man returned to the reception. Before long a bald middle-aged dude with a brutal face, accompanied by a cute girl around middle-school age turned up.

Welcome to the Adventurers Guild, youngster. Your name?

The baldy asked in a loud voice. Coming in front of me, he was huge and had an overwhelmingly intimidating aura.

M-Masaru. Im Yamano Masaru.

3rd Rank Truth Official?

Some unknown term came out.

Umm? You dont know abut Truth Officials? What countryside did you come from?

Uhum, its somewhere I havent heard of. Well, its ok.

Thats ok?!

A Truth Official is someone who has the Magic Eye that can see through lies. Now well ask you some question so answer truthfully, lad.

I cant read your mind. I only know whether youre telling the truth or not.

The girl finally spoke. Huh, her voice is cute. Looking at her carefully once again, shes a beauty. That short haircut really suits her. Her body is slim and white skin. I thought she was middle-school age, but might be mistaken and be elementary school age. Her eyes are mismatched red and blue color. Could that be the magic eye?

Dont stare too much at her. Tilika is really shy!

Ah, Im sorry.

I immediately look away. This baldys appearance is scary, so it seems I cant gaze at Tilika as much as I wanted.

Uh huh. Then questions. Do you have a criminal record? You arent a spy for some country, are you? Do you have any grudge against someone? Is there anyone you hate so much you want to kill?

I can answer that Ive never committed a crime and Im no spy, I dont remember holding a grudge and dont hate anyone so much as to kill. I take a slight glimpse at Tilika and shes looking at me with a blank expression on her face. Could that be the magic eye in operation?

Why did you think of becoming an adventurer?

If so, working normally would be safer, lad!

A work where one can get an income comfortably is better, but adventurers net income looked more attractive.

Thats right, if there was such a good job, of course Id want to be referred to, gahahahaha. And after you get your money what are you gonna do?

Oh thats the youth for you, that youth. Dont you have any other desires? Whats the thing you want to do the most? Like becoming a feudal lord or a hero?

Ahh, thats well

Umm, just honestly say it! Well know if its a lie anyways!

Ahhh.

That, a harem

Wahahahaha. I see I see. Youre young, lad! Wahahahaha.

Ah, Tilika-chan is looking this way with scornful eyes. But this is a another world after all, one should have some freedom to do as one pleases.

Does that exist in this country?

Yeah, as long as one is reliable theres no problem to how many women surround you! Monogamy is something only church priests profess! I too have two wives. Alright, that should be all for the interview. Well issue your Identification Papers. The Guild is backing up your ID so dont go causing problems.

Yes. But is that good enough? Like asking more about my background or personal history?

Yeah, we are not concerned about your past. We adventurers are full of good-for-nothings. Even if you have a somewhat bad past, theres no problem as long as youre not in the wanted list. And as long as you follow the rules, youre a member of the Adventurers Guild!

Afterward, I received my Guild Card from the middle-aged man at the reception and heard various explanations that took around an hour. Issuing the card cost 100 Gold. Writing my name, drawing blood to be put in the card and the registration was completed. The card only has my name and rank F written. It has a string attached to hang from my neck. The guild rules were full of commonplace things like no fighting with fellow members, to obey the laws and such. Also the request and ranking system. The top rank is S followed by ABCDEF. Of course I started with the lowest rank F. Completing request will raise your rank. Uhum, its a pretty common system. Like a template. Finally I was taken one more time to the baldy and Tilikas place.

Do you swear to obey the guilds rules if possible? Tilika asked.

Yea. If swearing absolutely, around half the people will get stuck in the examination! Its impossible for normal people to perfectly obey all rules! As long as theyre obeyed to a reasonable degree, okay?

And also, if you get in trouble dont try to solve it alone and discuss it with the guild.

Leaving the problems to you alone will only get them bigger! Also, lad should take the beginners training. The next one is in how many days?

It is in three days. the receptions middle-age man answered.

Is that like when you get your drivers license?

Its free and its a wonderful system where youll be trained as an adventurer for one week.

Thats right. Well, one week is better than nothing at all. Its not compulsory, but if possible take it.

Ill think about it

Training seems unnecessary when I can level up from actual combat and receive points. I dont need to waste my time in something useless, do I?