Chapter 5

First, the fact that the use of weapons was practically prohibited by the title.

Then, I was lectured by the explanation.

It seems that as the world's first title, my base abilities were boosted as a bonus.

Despite that, I was lectured by the voice guide.

These four points, after consulting with the guild from morning until now, things have really gotten out of hand.

Everyone, from the guild staff to the other explorers present, was thoroughly shocked by the impact.

I’m being looked at like a pervert. If you’re going to look at a pervert, please direct your gaze to Mr. Kudo, who’s standing next to me.

"Indeed, you have been given some special role...!"

"No, really, I don’t want that... I prefer being normal... "

I did once think about becoming a special protagonist, but in reality, when it’s clearly just me who stands out, it’s really tough.

The staff member in front of me is obviously confused and is looking at me with her superiors and seniors surrounding her. This feels like bullying... I’m scared...

It’s strange how the presence of Mr. Kudo, who is sticking to me so closely, is now appreciated. His chest is touching my arm, and he smells really good, which is dangerous. My hormones are going wild.

"Ah, hello, Yamagata-san. I am Hirose, the head of this guild."

"Ah, yes. I’m Yamagata, a new F-class explorer."

"I am honored. I apologize, but I have a few questions regarding this incident."

"Ah, yes."

"Could you please come to the interview room with me?"

"Ah... yes..."

I’m scared to be called by a higher-up. Isn’t this what they call an interrogation? I’m scared.

Even if they have questions, I have no idea what to answer because I have no clue what they’re talking about.

From the content of the lecture, it seems that using a weapon might have touched someone’s nerve, but who is this someone? I’m scared.

I’ll stop thinking too deeply and just leave it to the higher-ups and the organization. The key is to entrust your life to them.

Nodding, I start walking according to the guide... Mr. Kudo is still sticking to me closely.

Even the guild leader, Hirose, is surprised and is trying to stop her.

"Kudo-san? Why are you following Yamagata-san?"

"Huh? Where he is, I am."

"What is that... I’m scared..."

I accidentally make eye contact with Hirose.

What? You guys are saying that? No, no, it’s not true.

Somehow, through this eye contact, I received a sympathetic look from him. Help me!

"I can’t just stand by and let such a valuable explorer be taken advantage of by the guild."

"Taken advantage of!? Me!? I’m scared!?"

"I wouldn’t do that! That’s a bad reputation! Kudo-san, please step back! This is getting complicated!"

"By saying that, you’re planning to seduce the innocent Kōhei with all sorts of tricks! Like in those thin books! Like in those thin books!"

"What kind of indecent talk is that for a young lady!"

"I won’t leave him! I’m his best friend!"

That best friend thing is one-sided, isn’t it!

Everyone, including me, is stunned by this excited stalker woman.

I’m even starting to think this person should go to a hospital instead of a dungeon. At least, I hope she gets a check-up.

Anyway, continuing this here will only make me more nervous. I speak to Kudo.

"Kudo-san, I’ll be fine."

"But, Kōhei-kun."

"Even if the older female staff members surround me. Even if they use their charm and give me those seductive looks. Even if they do things I can’t say here! I’m an explorer!!"

"I’m going with you! If it’s a harem, I can understand, but one-sided seduction is not something a best friend will allow!"

"Are you going to do it, are you going to do it, are you going to do it! Forget it, just come all at once, you idiots!!"

"Ah, yes."

"Don’t suddenly go silent... I don’t understand young people these days..."

I’m really sorry.

Despite the sudden silence caused by Hirose’s outburst, it seems to have made him even more tired. A sense of melancholy hangs over his back as he guides us. Being a manager is tough.

Anyway, we head to the interview room. I have my high school entrance ceremony tomorrow, so I don’t want to waste time on this.

I hope it’s over in about an hour.

That’s what I was grumbling about.

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