Chapter 45

"Frankly speaking, the financial sense of explorers tends to go off the rails."

Why can F-class explorers only buy the lowest quality items? Why are services restricted according to rank? Mr. Kodo provided the second answer to these questions.

"As you know, explorers who delve into dungeons are high earners. Even those in administrative roles earn a considerable amount, though it's less than those who go into the field, they still earn more than other professions."

"That's true, I guess."

This is where I benefit the most compared to anyone else. The materials that occasionally drop when monsters are defeated are sold at very high prices in human society. They can be effective in treating incurable diseases, or they might have peculiar appearances that are highly sought after by collectors, and they are things that can't be found outside the dungeon.

Therefore, even if an F-class explorer defeats slimes or goblins and manages to get a material drop, that alone can provide a decent income. Since dungeon cores are traded for at least 1 million, even if you're just a trainee, you can aim for a big win.

Moreover, in my case, there is a special condition. One of my title effects is that monsters always drop materials, which is an incredibly ridiculous ability. This effect is truly excellent, as any monster I defeat will always drop materials. When converted to cash, each one is a valuable item worth hundreds of thousands, and I always get them.

Even if I'm one of the most cheating people, it's clear that explorers, even at the lowest rank, can earn money. That's why, as Ms. Kanae just said, many explorers end up losing their financial sense and ruining themselves.

"Gambling, alcohol, women, or men... These are things that are too early for you, and I don't want to talk about them. Among higher-ranked explorers, there are those who get obsessed with equipment or item collectors. Many explorers end up spending their money recklessly. The large amounts of money they earn make them lose their sense of restraint."

"Spending too much money and going crazy, right?"

"Special auctions for explorers, high-end pachinko, bars, pubs, or facilities where you can spend time with women or men. These explorer businesses have become global content."

Ms. Kanae shakes her head in exasperation. "It's a sad story, but..." I've heard about it, and I've even walked down streets lined with such establishments out of curiosity. It was a clearly affluent area, with many well-dressed people, which left a strong impression on me.

Honestly, I think I'll go there when I grow up. Why not? I mean, I'm curious! I want to drink with women. I'm not interested in gambling, but I want to go! But from the way Ms. Kanae talks, she seems to dislike such things. Well, she's very serious, so I might be stopped if I try to go to such places even as an adult.

It's a shame, but if it means Ms. Kanae will dislike me, I won't go. Yeah.

"Anyway, the community, concerned about the decline in the quality of explorers, held discussions with the explorer business sector. They decided to set limits on the services that can be received and the amount of money that can be spent, according to rank."

"That's like the explorer home center..."

"That's also part of the explorer business. There are dedicated manufacturers, brands, and distribution centers."

"Yeah, some things are ridiculously expensive, like shoes and bags."

It's a world far from me, but A-class and B-class items often have prominent logos and unified patterns. They are usually extremely expensive, so they are considered luxury brands. I don't really care about such high-end items, but I can imagine that if you get obsessed with them, no matter how much you earn, it won't be enough. The same goes for gambling, alcohol, and relationships with men or women; once you get hooked, it's endless.

"When you become an E-class, seminars to prevent wasteful spending will be held. But the most important thing is to practice moderation from the start, of course."

"So, that's why you can only buy things that match your rank?"

"As I mentioned earlier, it also serves to discourage the use of powerful equipment to force your way through."

Ms. Kanae's demeanor as an explorer is truly impressive. This person, who is undoubtedly at the top of Japan, always thinks about the community, aside from the top 10 S-class explorers in the country.

"In your case, I don't think you'll waste money. I understand that you, as a savior, might have such desires, and I don't intend to deny them."

"Eh? Ms. Kanae?"

"But please rest assured, I'm here. When you grow up, let's drink together until we're drenched. We can also play social games or gamble together. And, well, you know, those kind of things... you know, that kind of thing."

"Ms. Kanae? What are you saying?"

"Anyway! If you want to spend money or if you want something, come to me first! I'll take good care of everything around you, the savior!"

"Ms. Kanae!?"

This person is aware that she said something ridiculous in the heat of the moment. Her face is completely red.

Despite being older, she has a somewhat innocent side. I look at her with a warm gaze, thinking, "Well, it's Ms. Kanae."

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