Chapter 1

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Suddenly summoned to another world.

Today, as I was about to board a crowded train to continue my dreary salaryman life, the next moment, the scenery before my eyes completely changed.

It was like that.

Somewhere along the way, I passed through something dimensional and ended up here.

This place, it looks like a medieval European stone building.

Given the grandeur and size of the interior, it must be a castle. The fact that a regal-looking old man is sitting on a raised stage only confirms it further.

"Brave heroes, you have come well from another world in response to our summons!!"

Of course, it's a summoning to another world.

From the king's tone, it seems they summoned us using magic or something.

In any case, I have been summoned to this world for some purpose—something that concerns the interests of the people living here.

"Then, let us immediately assess your qualities."

Despite my confusion, the king and his otherworldly side are quickly moving the conversation forward.

At the king's signal, several people dressed like priests rush over.

They surround not me, but a high school student-looking boy standing next to me, who looks rather dazed.

Who is that guy?

It was only then that I realized I wasn't the only one summoned to this world.

Including me, there were about ten people. From their clothing, it was clear they weren't originally from this world.

The priests surrounded each of the summoned visitors, muttering some kind of spell.

"…!? This hero possesses the skill 'Goddess's Great Scythe +2'!! It's a rare skill!!"

"Marvelous…! This summoning is a bountiful harvest indeed!"

The king, seated on the throne, nodded in satisfaction.

The priests continued to surround each person, place their hands on them, and chant, reporting, "This person's skill is such and such."

Finally, it was my turn.

"Hero, I will now view your status. Please cooperate."

"Ah, no problem at all. Thank you for your hard work."

Perhaps due to my long salaryman life, I always end up being polite.

They must have decided I understood. The priests, following the same procedure as before, placed their hands on me and started chanting.

Then, something strange happened—words and numbers appeared in my head.

【NAME】 Yamanami Kio (Male)

【RACE】 Otherworlder

【SEX】 Male

【JOB】 None

【Lv】 1

【SKILLS】 None

…What is this?

Are these parameters?

So, this is my resume in this world?

These numbers appear in my head, but it seems the priests can see them too.

Their focus is on one thing.

The priests reported to the king with grim faces.

"Your Majesty, this hero has no skills."

"None? What does that mean?"

"This hero has no skills at all."

"What…!"

The king's disappointed expression was particularly striking.

* * *

After the ceremony, we had an explanation session.

"I am King Genesis the Eighteenth of the Human Kingdom."

The king, leaning back on his throne, announced.

We, the summoned from other worlds, stood in a row, listening to the king's words with reverence.

"This world is in crisis. We have spent centuries in war with the demon race, and our soldiers have been dying, and our nation's finances are in dire straits. Therefore, we decided to summon heroes with special powers from another world to help. That is you."

He said this with hope in his voice.

"When people from other worlds come to this world, they are granted special powers by the great gods. These are called skills. Skills are a blessing from the gods, something that those born in this world do not possess."

The priests were checking these skills one by one.

"We call those who come from other worlds with skills heroes. That is you."

So, we are heroes.

The reactions of the ten people, including me, varied. Some were confused, while others had their eyes sparkling with hero aspirations.

"There are various types of skills, so I had the priests check each person's parameters to confirm their skills. This summoning has been quite a bountiful harvest, and I am very satisfied. In particular, Momoko's 'Goddess's Great Scythe +2' is the strongest skill, capable of defeating even high-level demons in one hit!!"

The king pointed to a high school girl among us.

She looked like a typical young girl, but her face was filled with anxiety, probably overwhelmed by being suddenly summoned.

"The others also have quite useful skills. We will provide an environment where you can make the most of your skills, so I hope you will all serve our country to the best of your abilities!"

"Is that acceptable?"

I raised my hand.

Interrupting the king is considered disrespectful, but I decided I couldn't afford to be too polite.

"W-What is it…?"

The king seemed surprised that one of the otherworlders would speak up.

"From what I understand from your story, we were summoned because you were counting on our skills. However, the priests told me earlier that I have no skills."

I confirmed this clearly in the parameters that appeared in my head.

"I don't know why, but I have no skills. Therefore, I cannot be of any use to you. So…!"

"Do you want to return to your original world? That is not possible."

…No, I wasn't asking for that.

I don't want to return to that salaryman life.

"We have a spell to summon heroes from other worlds, but we do not have a spell to return them to their original world."

"Wh-What!? No way!!" Several of the summoned people shouted in protest.

Everyone has different attachments to their original world.

"The spell to return is said to be held by the demon king, the leader of the demon race. That is why you must fight the demon army with all your might…!"

"That is impossible for me without skills."

I repeated.

"Without skills, I cannot fight the enemy or be of any use to you. So, Your Majesty, could you give me some land?"

"Land?"

"Even a desolate area far from the city would be fine. I wish to till the land and live a quiet life there."

"Hmm."

The king's reaction was slow, but I noticed his nostrils flaring.

He must have been thinking about how to deal with me, who has no skills.

"…Very well. We did summon you without your consent, so we have some responsibility. We should accommodate your request to some extent."

To some extent?

"However, land is not something that can be given away easily. It is usually awarded as a reward to those who have accomplished great deeds. Breaking this order could lead to doubts about my qualifications as a king."

"I understand."

"Here is a proposal. Each of you will be given ten gold coins as a stipend to start your life in this world."

The other summoned people murmured in surprise at this.

After all, anyone would be happy to receive money without working.

"Would you consider using those ten gold coins to buy land from me?"

"That sounds good. However, I would be at a loss with just the land and no preparations. Could I keep one gold coin and use the other nine to buy the land?"

"Agreed."

The deal was made.

* * *

Thus, I bought land in another world and decided to settle there.

The other summoned people followed the kingdom's instructions and went to environments where they could use their skills, or to their workplaces.

For some reason, I don't think I will ever see them again.

In any case, I will try to enjoy this unexpected second life in a different world positively.

My name is Yamanami Kio.

In my previous world, I was a dreary salaryman.

Since I came to a fantasy world, calling myself Norio would make the atmosphere feel flat and dull.

So, how about this…

Changing the reading of Kio…

Kio.

I will go by the name Kidan.