Chapter 1

"Thinking about what kind of job Al will be given, Dad, I couldn't sleep at all last night from nervousness!"

"Hehe, Mom is even more nervous than when it was her turn."

"Al will surely be given a [High-Class Job]! After all, he's the brother of the big sister!"

Sigh, as always, my family is so noisy.

Why are they more excited than I am, the person who is actually receiving the blessing?

My name is Al.

I am ten years old this year.

When you turn ten, you must go to the temple.

To receive the "blessing" from the goddess.

By receiving the blessing, everyone without exception is given a "job."

It is said that the rest of your life can change dramatically depending on what job you get...

"Still, Al is so calm. When I received the blessing, I was so nervous that I wet my pants on the way to the temple..."

Dad, I really wish you would keep that information to yourself.

"Because there's no point in getting worked up."

Getting worked up won't change the job you're given.

All I can do is accept it.

"Sure enough, Al, you're so philosophical. You don't seem like a ten-year-old at all."

"Exactly! This kid is sure to become a big success in the future!"

"Hehe, if he becomes famous, lots of fans might come to our house!"

"Ugh... If that happens, lots of women will probably try to get close to Al... No way! I won't allow it!"

Dad and Mom are drawing up their own future scenarios.

For some reason, my sister has a look of anger on her face.

Well, it's always like this.

And once they start daydreaming, it takes a long time.

If I wait for them to finish, we might be late.

Deciding to leave them to it, I set off for the temple alone.

I want to avoid the situation where I have to wait another year because I'm late.

That's right.

Today is the day of the blessing.

We live in a small town in the countryside.

There is no priest permanently stationed to perform the blessing ceremony, so one is sent from a large city once a year.

Therefore, all the children of the same age in the town receive their blessings at the same time.

"Al! Wait for us!"

"Al, why did you go ahead?"

"That's right! It's so mean to leave your big sister behind!"

Dad and the others caught up.

"I can receive the blessing on my own, you know?"

"It's a significant moment. It's only natural for the family to accompany you."

Is that how it is?

Come to think of it, I went with my sister when she received her blessing three years ago.

When I arrived at the temple, the children and their families I knew were already gathered.

It's a small town, so there are only about twenty children of the same age.

"Let's begin the blessing ceremony."

The priest announced.

He is an elderly man who has been in charge of the town's blessing ceremony for many years.

One by one, we stepped forward and offered prayers with the priest.

"Yay! I got a [Blacksmith]! Now I can follow in Dad's footsteps!"

"I got a [Mage]!"

The children who received their desired jobs cheered.

[Blacksmith] and [Mage].

Both are [Basic Jobs].

There are [Basic Jobs] and [High-Class Jobs].

Most people get [Basic Jobs], and [High-Class Jobs] are rare.

This is because you can only become a [High-Class Job] by mastering a [Basic Job].

However, it is said that very rarely, someone is given a [High-Class Job] from the start.

"Oh, you're from the Leon family, aren't you?"

When I stepped forward, the priest mentioned my father's name.

"More than twenty years ago, right? But I still remember when Leon and Farah received their blessings. I never thought that two children would be given [High-Class Jobs] from the start."

Farah is my mother's name.

Both of my parents are from this town, and they are childhood friends.

So they received their blessings on the same day in this town.

Dad got [Mage King], and Mom got [Sword Maiden].

Both were given [High-Class Jobs] from the start.

It seems that the jobs given by the goddess are greatly influenced by family lineage.

That's why the children of [Blacksmiths] often become [Blacksmiths].

There are exceptions, though.

So, I am also greatly expected by everyone around me,

"...Next is the son of the Leon family."

"Al, right? He will surely be given a [High-Class Job]."

"Would you consider marrying my daughter when you grow up?"

I hear such voices from all around.

"Good luck, Al!"

"Al, you can do it!"

"Big sister is with you!"

Well, the loudest are my family.

Why do they think I need to try hard just to receive a blessing?

While offering my prayers to the goddess, a revelation suddenly descended into my mind.

Hmm, it seems this is my job.

...Huh?

But is this really a job?

What appeared in my mind was,

-- [Unemployed]

That's what it said.