Chapter 1

This is my first post. Please be kind to me.

I will do my best to reach the end!

"Next, please."

A line has formed at the reception counter of the Adventurer's Guild. From inside the counter, the entrance is straight ahead, the request board with posted jobs is on the left wall, and tables and chairs for eating and drinking are on the right. People—adventurers—are gathered on both sides. The guild is crowded and bustling, but it doesn't feel cramped due to its spaciousness. The high ceiling and the bright colors of the walls and floor, which were renovated two years ago, make it feel even more spacious.

A large banner hangs near the ceiling of the neat counter.

"NO CUTTING THE LINE"

This effect ensures that even those who look like roughnecks follow the order.

The Adventurer's Guild.

To put it simply, it's an organization that introduces jobs to registered members. The jobs range from simple tasks like "peeling fruit" to more challenging ones like "slaying monsters" or "collecting herbs from dangerous places."

The people who take on these jobs are called adventurers, and the guild evaluates the jobs and introduces them to adventurers who seem capable of completing them.

I have been working as a receptionist here for two years, and everyone calls me Charlotte.

At first, it was difficult as it was my first time working at the Adventurer's Guild, but now I can handle most tasks thanks to the magic and skills I've acquired, as well as the memory of my previous life working in an office.

"Okay, the Sparkle Grass. Let me check it."

I verify the items collected for the request. The plant has stems and leaves that literally sparkle, with a gradient color from yellow-green to blue.

(Come to think of it, this plant... I saw it for the first time in this world. I don't think there was anything similar in my previous world.)

Yes, I am what you might call a reincarnated person.

From the moment I became self-aware, I knew this was a different world. The people around me had unique hair and eye colors, and the civilization was less advanced than when I lived on Earth.

In my previous life, I worked in an office.

I think I changed jobs a few times. I remember working as a general office clerk and as a receptionist at a tutoring center.

My memories are vague, probably because it has been seventeen years since I was reincarnated into this world, and I have become accustomed to daily life. I recall them less frequently now than when I was a child, and they are not as vivid. I only remember them when something triggers a memory or when I desperately need to recall them.

I don't even remember my name from my previous life.

Hmm, did it have a seasonal name?

No, maybe it was related to nature. ...Let it go. There's no point in thinking about it.

Now, I am Charlotte.

"Thank you for waiting. Next, please."

In addition to my memories from my previous life, there is something that helps me with my job.

It's a skill I learned when I started this job. An office-related skill.

Skills are like abilities that a person possesses, indicating that they can use a particular skill (ability) exceptionally well.

Everyone has skills, and of course, there are combat-related skills. However, what is useful here are these:

'Beautiful Writing', 'Speed Reading', 'Speed Writing'.

"Completion of the request. I will take your guild registration card. Please wait a moment."

Using the 'Speed Reading' skill, I quickly verify the paper with the completion report. Then, I write today's date and my name in the completion confirmation section.

Thanks to the 'Speed Writing' and 'Beautiful Writing' skills, I can write extremely fast without any messiness, and the writing is neat.

I have learned many other skills besides office-related ones, but most people don't have as many. Perhaps because I am a reincarnated person, I have a certain reason that makes it easier for me to learn skills compared to others.

Now, let's continue with the work. I place the completed paper and the guild card in the designated position of the dedicated magical device. This registers the completion status on the guild card of the person who completed the request.

It records when, which request, and whether it was completed.

Just as I was about to call "Next," someone tried to cut in.

"Hey, I want to take this request."

...Did he not see the "NO CUTTING THE LINE" sign above the counter?

"Sorry, but the people in line have priority. Please wait in line."

I pointed to the end of the line and gestured for the canine-type beastman to join it.

Perhaps he couldn't read, or he didn't notice the banner above the counter, or he didn't see the line. I initially smiled and informed him.

"I want to take it now!"

...Of course, this type.

"Cutting the line is not allowed."

I firmly told him with a smile and asked him to join the line again.

Everyone is waiting in line. I have no intention of giving special treatment.

"---! I'm not going to wait!"

A tall man.

Does he think that making a loud noise will get him what he wants? He is being stubborn and arrogant.

I haven't seen this type of person in a while, but isn't it embarrassing to shout that he won't wait in line?

Sighing, I used a bit of magic.

A magic that the people of this town and regulars know well, and that I am good at.

"Then, please come back after everyone's business is finished and the line is gone. However, I can't tell you when it will be clear."

Hearing this, the short-tempered man quickly reached out to grab my throat.

Thud.

But he hit his finger on the transparent barrier that appeared in front of the counter.

"Ouch!!"

A colorless, transparent glass-like panel appeared at the height of the man in front of the reception counter. This is my barrier magic.

It is very effective against those who immediately resort to violence or charge recklessly. They charge in and hit the barrier on their own.

The barrier is also very strong. It doesn't budge even if a high-level monster body slams into it.

Furthermore, I can move the barrier a certain distance with my will.

I kept the barrier vertical and slid it towards the entrance, pushing the man out.

Indeed, the people who saw this interaction quickly moved out of the way to avoid the barrier.

The man, being pushed out by the barrier magic, slid along the floor and was expelled through the open door.

"Sorry for the wait."

I apologized to the person waiting at the counter and resumed my work as if nothing had happened.

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