Chapter 221 Hello, Different World!
The Dimensional Gate closed quietly behind him, and the scent of grass and earth carried on the wind wafted over him.
Arthur looked up to see European-style buildings with white bricks and red tiles scattered in an orderly fashion, and people coming and going on the streets, a scene of a peaceful fantasy world.
"Hey, hey! We're really in another world! Magic! Adventure! Here I come!"
"My otaku life... my games... boo hoo hoo... I can never go back!"
The sharp shouts of a boy and the wailing cries of a girl mixed together, sounding particularly jarring.
Arthur turned his head at the sound, his gaze fixed on the two figures wrestling on the street.
The boy in a striking grass-green tracksuit was struggling desperately.
And the blue-haired girl clinging to him, crying with a tear-stained face, was—
A god!?
As an existence of the same caliber, Arthur instantly perceived the undisguised, vast, ocean-like divine power emanating from her.
What's going on?
Just landed and ran into a god's true form?
And the kid next to her, from his clothes to his words and actions, was clearly a modern person.
A Transmigrator?
And brought a god with him?
With a mind full of doubts, Arthur strolled closer to the loudly bickering man and woman, who seemed oblivious to their surroundings.
"Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Adventurers' Guild?"
This standard, almost template-like question from a newcomer, sounded like music to Kazuma's ears, as he was well-versed in all kinds of RPG games.
He violently broke free from Aqua's grip and turned his head, overjoyed.
"You're also looking for the Adventurers' Gui—Hmm?"
His words stopped abruptly, as Kazuma's innate 'cowardice radar' emitted the highest level of alert.
The man in front of him was well-dressed, with a luxurious longsword at his waist, and an exceptionally steady demeanor for a newcomer.
Especially those eyes fixed on him, beneath their calm surface was undisguised scrutiny and examination.
"Uh... actually, I'm also a stranger here, not familiar with this place, so how about we chat another day?"
Kazuma's face instantly broke into a fawning smile, rubbing his hands together, his feet already taking small steps backward, ready to bolt at any moment.
Arthur's figure flickered, blocking his path perfectly, and one hand casually rested on his shoulder, heavy as a mountain.
"Don't be nervous."
Arthur's tone was casual, but his words made Kazuma stiffen.
"You're not from this world, are you?"
Kazuma swallowed nervously, his gaze uncontrollably sliding to the ridiculously ornate durandal at Arthur's waist.
He suddenly remembered Aqua mentioning that she had handled reincarnation services for many people.
Could it be... a senior?
Thinking of this, his courage grew by three points, and he quickly introduced himself.
"Yes! My name is Sato Kazuma, a 16-year-old high school student, just transmigrated!"
Arthur noticed his glance at durandal, his eyebrow slightly raised, his tone playful.
"You're giving away all your secrets so easily? Or do I not look like a bad guy?"
Kazuma shook his head like a rattle-drum: "A wise man submits to circumstances! And big brother, you must also be a Reincarnator, right?"
Arthur nodded noncommittally.
This action, however, greatly reassured Kazuma, who now completely regarded him as 'one of his own' whom he could rely on.
Thus, Arthur, using only the word "reincarnation" as an opening, easily extracted the entire story from him.
An untimely death (scared to death by a tractor), choosing an unconventional cheat when reincarnating, and as a result, bringing a goddess to another world.
This series of operations, which could only be described as a stroke of genius, made Arthur's eye twitch uncontrollably.
His intuition told him that this kid named Kazuma was no ordinary person and might have some strange intersection with his mission.
"Since we're both new here, let's travel together and look out for each other."
Kazuma looked up, his eyes filled with emotion: "Big brother is right!"
Subsequently, the two, one on each side, picked up the goddess-pendant who was still drawing circles on the ground, and guided by a kind aunt, arrived at the Adventurers' Guild.
Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a hot, stuffy air mixed with ale, roasted meat, and sweat rushed out.
Hearing the door open, a female staff member holding a large mug of sparkling wine quickly turned around.
"Welcome! Please help yourselves to food, and if you need job introductions, please go to the reception desk inside!"
The three nodded in thanks and walked straight to the counter.
Princess Luna, the busy Guild Onee-san, greeted them with a professional smile.
"Good morning, how may I help the three of you?"
Arthur, walking in front, returned her smile: "Hello, we'd like to register as adventurers."
Princess Luna's smile remained: "Alright, the registration fee is one thousand eris per person, so three thousand for the three of you."
Kazuma, following behind, quietly moved closer to Aqua and whispered.
"Hey, Aqua, do you have any money?"
Aqua shook her head righteously: "How could I have money when you dragged me over here like that!"
Once again confirming the goddess's useless nature, Kazuma looked awkwardly at his newly recognized big brother.
Arthur did not disappoint his 'little brother', casually reaching into his storage pouch and pulling out a faintly glowing magic crystal, which he gently placed on the counter.
"Sorry, we came in a hurry and didn't bring cash. The Guild should also buy materials, right? Could you please appraise it?"
"Of course, please wait a moment."
Princess Luna took the magic crystal, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and after appraisal, quoted a purchase price of fifty thousand eris.
After paying the registration fees, Princess Luna led the three to a large crystal ball.
"Next, please each place your hand on the crystal ball. It will detect your potential and select a class based on that."
After hearing the explanation, Kazuma volunteered, patting his chest.
"Big brother, I'll go first and scout ahead for you!"
He spoke heroically, but in his mind, he was wildly fantasizing about himself unleashing astonishing potential and electrifying the entire hall.
He placed his hand on the crystal ball, and the outer star-tracks began to spin, beams of light refracting inside, finally printing onto a card below.
Princess Luna picked up the adventurer card and quickly scanned it.
"...Hmm, Sato Kazuma, is it? Potential... only intelligence is slightly above average, huh? Luck is so high!"
After a brief surprise, Princess Luna handed the card to Kazuma with a troubled expression.
"But for an adventurer, luck is basically useless. In that case, you can only choose the basic class 'Adventurer'."
"Actually, with such high luck, I'd recommend you become a merchant."
The kind suggestion from the counter lady made Kazuma's eye twitch furiously.
Aqua, behind him, burst into unreserved laughter.
Arthur glanced at the ashen-faced Kazuma, who was quietly asking Princess Luna to register him as the most basic class.
That's right, if he chose a goddess as his cheat, then his own potential naturally wouldn't be anything amazing.
Taking advantage of this lull, Aqua stepped forward and placed her hand on the crystal ball.
In an instant, the crystal ball erupted in an unprecedented dazzling light.
Princess Luna picked up her card, and the professional smile on her pretty face instantly froze, turning into shock.
"Ex-except for intelligence being below average and luck being the lowest level, all other potential parameters... are all terrifyingly high!"
Aqua, belatedly realizing, blinked, then puffed out her chest, striking a smug pose.
"What, what? Are you saying I'm amazing? Oh, well, it's me after all, so this level is only natural!"
Princess Luna nodded repeatedly, her voice excited.
"More than amazing! Although you can't choose a magic user which requires high intelligence, you can choose any other advanced class!"
Kazuma, who had just caught his breath, once again put on his mask of pain, his mouth sour as if he had just swallowed an entire lemon.
However, the real critical hit was yet to come.
Arthur, who stepped up to the crystal ball next, simply placed his hand on it casually.
The next second, the entire crystal ball erupted in a dazzling light like the sun, blinding everyone in the hall!
When the light dissipated, Princess Luna tremblingly picked up Arthur's card, the values on it leaving her utterly speechless.
"Potential parameters immeasurable... all classes selectable!?"
Listening to the gasps and discussions rising and falling throughout the guild, Kazuma's tears of envy flowed uncontrollably from the corners of his mouth.
Arthur picked up his adventurer card, looked at the information listed for [Lord of the Sword] and the abstract headshot, and raised an eyebrow.
"I must say, it's quite rudimentary."
Having discovered two newcomers with off-the-charts potential in one day, Princess Luna's smile was as bright as a flower.
She patiently explained: "All things in the world have'souls'. By devouring or hunting them, one can absorb a part of them, which we call 'experience points'."
"When experience points accumulate to a certain level, adventurers will level up and gain skill points to learn various powerful skills."
"I see."
Arthur's eyes flickered, and numerous thoughts instantly flashed through his mind.
The rules of this world seemed more direct and interesting than he had imagined.
He turned his head, looking at a goddess who was enjoying everyone's cheers, and a boy silently eating a lemon in the corner, and raised a hand to his forehead.
"Have you two made enough of a fuss? It's time to go on a quest."