Volume 1, Prologue When I thought of job hunting I ended up in a Parallel World

Razgrad World, that is heavens looked after miniature garden for the gods.

Therefore it was called the miniature garden of Razgrad World.

This world, it was done so nicely after so much effort, for it to be destroyed its such a waste.

Thats right, this time should I try giving away the ability to someone acceptable?

Yeah, lets make him take a test.

Sending a job offer to Hello Work [TL Note: Hello Work (??????harowaku?) is the Japanese English name for the Japanese governments Employment Service Center, which manages unemployment insurance benefits for both Japanese and foreign unemployed workers, and which also provides job-matching programs to the unemployed.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Work]

Oh, someone already came? Casual clothes? No resume? Alright, its nearby so lets make him come directly.

And now its done.

If its no good Ill think it over. In the worst case, if its destroyed, it can be remade again

My name is Yamano Masaru, 23 years old. Im currently a NEET.

I have been idling at home, but carelessly let the money run dry and looking for employment.

Even though Im searching, if I dont find one, my parents wont raise a fuss about it.

Going to Hello Work, I found this job offer there.

A swords and sorcery fantasy, test play for Miniature Garden of Razgrad World.

Monthly salary of 250,000 + percentage pay.

On the spot I decided to be interviewed right away, it was within walking distance so I headed there.

I was in casual clothes and with no resume. Was told its alright and wanted me to come immediately.

Suspecting it should be around this area, I was optimistically preparing myself seeming to have found a nice job.

And so, while deluding myself I arrived at the venue for the interview, a dandy-like mister in a suit came out to meet me.

Youre the one who contacted us, Yamano Masaru, right? Welcome. Im the one in charge, my name is Itou.

Yes, Im Yamano. Im sorry for my appearance. Please treat me well. And it was about the Test Play, but what kind of job Ill be doing?

Yes, its something I really like.

Then the explanation will be quick. This time its a new skill system being introduced, so wed want you to test it.

While talking we walked, we passed through a place like a reception room.

In Razgrad World there are adventurers who defeat things like monsters, its a pretty common swords and sorcery fantasy world, ah, please fill in all the required entries.

A sheet of paper for the name, address and something like a survey, the other one is it a contract?

I borrow a pen and fill them in order.

The test is scheduled to be long term

Then, thats good. If you have filled it, shall we let you personally experience Razgrad World right now?

Yes, as soon as possible. Ah, you finished filling it? Yes yes, all required information has been filled, right? Then shall we transfer to the location?

And so, I was dropped into Razgrad World.

Eh? Eh?

It is grassland all around.

Until now Im sure I was in a reception room.

Well then, lets carry out the tutorial.

Itou-sans voice came from somewhere. I cant see him.

W-wait a second. Where is this place?!

Where, you say? This is Razgrad World! First of all, could you open the Menu?

It has a polite tone, but the manner of speaking has a degree of majesty to it.

Name, Level, Occupation, Skill, Item fields are arranged in an orthodox way.

Even occupation was thoroughly displayed as NEET.

Please choose [Item]. heres a Short Sword, isnt it? Please try to choose and equip it.

Just as told, I choose the Short Sword and it appears in my hand.

As a special service youll start with the Skills: Fencing Skill Lv 2 and Physical Enhancement Lv 2.

I see, those two are in the Skills field.

Well then, please proceed straight forward. A wild rabbit will appear, try to defeat it.

As told, I advanced and a huge sized rabbit appeared. And it came attacking!

Ah, keep calm keep calm. Because its a weak animal it can be beaten in a single hit!

Matching the rabbits charge I waved the sword, its blood sprayed out and it fell down.

Please extend your hand towards the rabbit and think about harvesting.

Doing just as told the rabbits corpse disappeared.

Look at the Item field, please. Rabbit meat and fur have been added, right?. Then, for your first quest. Defeat five wild rabbits. You just defeated one, so four more to go.

Is that so? This is a game, isnt it? The rabbit was awfully realistic, the sensation of stepping on the ground and the wind, one wouldnt think that it was anything but the real thing. By staying indoors does it mean they finally created a VRMMO?

(No, this is real) Itou-sans voice resounded directly inside my head.

Waiiitttttt?why are you reading my mind! Moreover telepathy?

Listen well, this isnt the Earth. Its a Parallel World. Youre dead if you die. Only I know the way back. The test play period is 20 years. If you survive those 20 years and clear the special events youll be able to return to Japan. Incidentally, Im the administrator of this world, think of me as something like a God.

.(silence)

From the conversation with Itoushin, previously Itou-san, I understood the following:

? Since I made a contract I have to finish it. Theres no right for refusal.

? My salary will be paid for the time I lived here. The bonus will only come from the services I do here.

? In the end, since its a test of Skills, it doesnt matter if I live freely without thinking about saving the world.

All my objections were rejected. I signed a written contract after all, didnt I? That one point stands. Itogami only has a voice and doesnt have a body, if that is really what they call a God, it cannot be helped. Ill have to do exactly as I was told?

Dammit! If it comes down to this, bring it on! Ill somehow survive this 20 years!!!

Actually, youre pretty excited, dont you? That job offer was done so only those with aptitude would catch it. I might say, youll get interested in the life here once you get used to it. So, lets continue with the Tutorial. Only 4 more wild rabbits.

It took around an hour to defeat 4 wild rabbits and I leveled up. It seems theres a small sound to let you know of the level up. It really feels like a game

This is the text version from the WN which reflect the stat changes.

Yamano Masaru Human NEET

Level 0 1

MP 20/20 20/35

Stamina 4+4 5+5

Skill 8 11

Magic Power 15 17

Skill Points 0P 10P

Fencing Level 2, Physical Enhancement Level 2, Skill Reset, Razgrad World Standard Language

Item 0 Gold

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Congratulations. Now that you have cleared the quest you got a gift of initial equipment and 2000 gold. Well then lets finish the Tutorial. Please select Skills.

Selecting Skills in the Menu opens a separate window, an extensive Skills list is displayed.

Freely assign the skill points to gain the Skills you like. Also, if the Skills style is unsatisfactory for that purpose Skill Reset was prepared, so you can redo it as many times as needed.

?Skill Reset?

Once every month Skills can be reset and points returned.

Its necessary to test many kinds of Skills after all, right?!

So, shall we choose something? Id recommend some Life Magic.[TL note: Life as in daily life or livelihood]

?Life Magic?

One point required to set this useful magic. Starting fire, water supply, cleanup magic, light.

Theres no toilet paper here. Because the technological level is in the middle ages.

?Cleanup Magic?

To clean off the dirt from the body and things.

For use in the toilet?

The sword has blood stains, doesnt it? Try using Cleanup Magic.

Somehow, it appears you cast magic just by thinking it. So nice its easy! The blood stains on the sword disappeared in the blink of an eye.

And thats the end of the Tutorial. The town is just ahead, it would be excellent if you head to the town and enter the Adventurers Guild first. Well then, I wish you good luck!

And leaving those words, I knew that Itougamis presence disappeared.

When I thought of job hunting I ended up in another world. I dont even know what to say