Chapter 38

2024/01/08 Addendum

I changed the initial title for ordinary explorers from "Dungeon Explorer" to "Novice" to align with the settings of "The Great Dungeon Era Historia."

One day after school, when the students were enjoying their free time, I was in a meeting room at the guild headquarters with Kaede. I was sitting at the desk, and Kaede was standing next to the screen that had been lowered in front of the whiteboard, holding a pointer.

She looked every bit the part of a female teacher, and the recruitment suit she always wore only added to the atmosphere. Perhaps she was getting into character, as she even had on a pair of non-prescription glasses, fully prepared.

An image was projected onto the screen from the projector. On a blank page that looked like a presentation slide, a large title was displayed.

《About the Titles Possessed by the Savior, Kosei Yamagata》

《Prepared by Kaede Mitado》

"Without further ado, I, Kaede Mitado, the evangelist of the Savior myth, will explain the titles you have acquired so far, Mr. Kosei Yamagata. Please bear with me."

"......Thank you."

With a composed expression, Kaede began her presentation, summarizing the titles I had earned, which was the purpose of our meeting today. Indeed, we had gathered here to reconfirm and discuss the titles I, Kosei Yamagata, had obtained up to this point.

During the recent stampede, I realized that Kaede knew more about my status than I did, and I thought that as an explorer, I needed to develop the habit of keeping track of what I had gained. At the same time, I hoped to reflect on my journey as an explorer and discover something new.

When I shared this with Kaede, she immediately agreed. She was so excited that it was evident even in her text messages. I'm sure she was feeling the reverence for the Savior again on the other side of her smartphone.

So, the lecture by Ms. Kaede Mitado began. She had even prepared a presentation, showing just how enthusiastic she was.

First, the title I received when I first gained a skill appeared on the screen.

Title: You Are Still No One

Explanation: Who you will become is shown by your steps.

Effect: None

It was nostalgic. Well, it had only been about half a month.

This was where my journey as an explorer began.

"The title you received when you first gained a skill is this one. It was overlooked due to the abnormality of the skill 'Walking in a Wilderness Where Not Even the Wind Blows,' but this title is also unusual, albeit subtly."

"Huh? I get the skill, but the title too?"

I understood the skill 'Walking in a Wilderness Where Not Even the Wind Blows.' Not only was its name poetic, but its effect was extremely abnormal. When I consulted the guild staff about it, they were all surprised by the effect. It was scary; I hadn't done anything wrong, yet I was surrounded.

So, in that sense, this skill left a strong impression on me.

But the title 'You Are Still No One' wasn't that strange, right? It was like a blank slate, with no effect, just a message saying, "You have a long way to go." If anything, it was the poetic name, right? But Kaede said that was precisely what made it unusual.

"Generally, the title an explorer receives immediately after gaining a skill is 'Novice.' It has no effect and no explanation, but since the beginning of the Great Dungeon Era, there has never been an exception... until you."

"......What? That's scary."

My cheeks twitched involuntarily. Seriously, my first title was already strange? No one told me, and I hadn't even noticed what other explorers' first titles were.

Even something with no effect, just flavor text, was distinguished by its poetic name. I might cry. System, what are you thinking?

Would Liebe know?

"The whims and thoughts of the System are beyond the comprehension of a spirit AI. If it has no effect, it's just for show or a statement of intent, so it's fine, right? Just think of it as the first page of a shared diary where a girl didn't know what to write."

No, that's too light. And you're being pretty harsh on the System, aren't you? Are you stressed out with a black boss? If you want, I can listen to you whenever you have free time.

"Cute, cute Liebe-chan isn't a new employee being burdened with impossible tasks by a bullying boss. But thank you for your concern. I'll give you 10 points of Liebe-chan credit!"

I don't need it.

I declined her offer and focused on Kaede's explanation.

"Since there is no effect, there are no other abnormalities... but, hehe. Even the first title shows that Kosei-kun, as the Savior, carries an extraordinary mission. This is truly the first step. Hehehe!"

She wasn't saying anything nice either.

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