NOVEL WEB Chapter 3 - Volume 1
Well, since it’s a commemoration of your first job change I found some pretty good alcohol at the royal capital.」
When I invited The Hero of the Holy Sword Fang inside my living room, he smilingly took out from his pocket a bottle of liquor.
「Oh, it’s about time for dinner so it’s much appreciated. But, I’m amazed you could make it to the city of stars since you have a post of an army’s general at the royal capital. There is quite a distance. It probably took a whole day?」
When I said that, Fang showed a somewhat troubled expression and scratched his cheek.
「Ha ha… Though I’m a general, but in reality, I’m closer to a military adviser. So I have a surprising amount of spare time and allowed a lot of freedom. And also, there is another matter involved this time. I rented a room at the inn next to your house.」
「I see. Being involved with the national army brings its own hardships.」
「Nah, not at all. I only participated as a hero at the last moment, so leading such a good life now makes me feel a bit guilty. This time as well, I’m very happy since my work gave me an excuse to meet with you.」
As Fang was talking all that while showing obvious signs of embarrassment—
「Master, I warmed up the food.」
Berzelia came with a hot pot and plates in her hands. Seeing that, Fang quickly lowered the head in a bow.
「Ah, Berzelia-san. It’s been a while..」
「Ah! It’s the hero of the holy sword, long time no see. Since that fight with the dragon god? Doing good?」
「Yes, thank you. I’m glad to see that Berzelia-san is also doing well.」
As Fang was an acquaintance from the time when I was a dragon knight, he was familiar with Berzelia, the dragon that I was riding. For Fang who was one of the youngest among the heroes, Berzelia was close to a friend.
He was getting along with me as well, so we were on pretty good terms. But I wouldn’t say that was the reason—
「Yea, that’s right. We have the stew today, and we made quite a lot of it, so Fang, you should join us for dinner.」
「Eh, can I?」
「One or two more people would make no difference. Right, Berzelia?」
「Yeah! At times, eating in company is nice as well.」
Upon hearing our words, Fang shows a really delighted expression.
「Then, I shall accept your offer….Well, I’m happy to be able to taste Axel-san’s cooking again after a long while. It was nice during the days when we formed the heroes party, being able to feast on it daily.」
「Mm? During that time I think I only seasoned and boiled or fried vegetables brought by 『Earth’s Hero』and meat captured by you.」
「Not at all.Thanks to your delicious cooking we had healthy bodies that were able to withstand daily battles.」
「Un, un. Master’s cooking is really soothing…!」
Berzelia and Fang nod at each other.
I don’t remember using such peculiar seasoning, but if they liked it then it’s all good.
As I was arranging the plates while thinking about that—
「Ah, by the way, I forgot to ask something important, did your job change go well?」
Was what Fang asked.
A hint of excitement could be seen in his expression.
「Somehow. Fortunately, I’ve got a new job.」
「Oh, that’s nice! What job did you get? Since you had a top-tier job, maybe you got an advanced job of 《Magic Swordsman!!!》or maybe《Battle Instructor!!!》, or some other pretty amazing job? Or maybe《Beast Master》that is pretty much equal to a dragon knight, I think you might have aptitude for it! Did I guess it?」
Fang was talking at a high pace.
While impressed by the rich imagination of this youngster I gave the answer.
「All of those are wrong. What I became is《Carrier》.」
Fang ceased all movements the moment I said that.
「…Ca…rier? I-I’m sorry, can you repeat that one more time? I think I might have misheard it…」
「No, as I said, a carrier.」
When I repeated my answer, Fang’s expression froze over.
And a few seconds later with the same stone cold expression, Fang asked in a trembling voice.
「…By《Carrier》…You mean that beginner-tier job《Carrier》? The one famous for having useful abilities offset by its abysmal ability scores? You are saying, that you were given such a job?」
「Yup, exactly so.」
When I gave a nod, look in Fang’s eyes changed.
And as his facial expression came alive again and turned into a smile with the eyes staying serious—
「…Okay, I got it. I will go and raid the church now, then will press the god of new jobs for an answer.」
Firmly putting one hand on the sword on his hip, he stood up.
He seemed to be fully intending to run out of the house right this instant and head for the temple of job change.
「Wait, wait, Fang. Just how hot-blooded are you. Or rather, how are you even intending to press a god for an answer?」
As I tried to stop him, he vigorously turned back to me.
「Bu-but, Axel-san! You were the strongest dragon knight, it’s weird that you had no affinity for any other job beside this beginner-tier. There should have been some other job you could take!」
「Well, even if you say that. I already took this job, so it can’t be helped.」
「There is also a possibility that it’s a bad joke by god of new jobs…Well, unlike you I don’t have the power to beat up a god, but if it’s only to press for an answer… Eh, ouch, ouch.W-why are you gripping my head, Axel-san?!」
By tightly grabbing the head of Fang that pulled out his sword and was about to run off again, I was able to stop him one more time.
「Fang, calm down a bit. I am personally, pretty content even with the job of《Carrier》.」
「Content… Even though it’s beginner-tier?」
「Precisely because it’s beginner-tier.Leveling up is easy and I learned a lot of new skills.」
To my words, Fang opened his mouth in astonishment.
「You were supposed to change job today, right?… Eh, Axel-san, are you saying that you already raised your level?!」
「Yup. Because it was really easy. I already raised it to level 3.」
This time, after I said that while showing the level part on the skill sheet, Fang had his eyes wide-opened in astonishment.
And then he energetically shook his head.
「Normally, even if it’s easy to raise, you won’t be able to level up several times on the first day after a job change.」
「Well, it’s beginner-tier, isn’t it? In my case, I very easily discovered level up condition and in a few hours the level just went up by itself.」
「Even for beginner-tier, there are almost no people who discover level up conditions right away and just keep raising their level! Leveling up in just a few hours normally is impossible.」
Fang says adamantly, but is that really the case?
Certainly, I feel like when I was a dragon knight it took days and weeks to raise one level, but this is the beginner-tier job, so isn’t it a mistake to talk about it in those categories?
「Well, leaving our individual perception aside. I’m leading life fulfilling enough to keep leveling up《Carrier》like crazy. Though it’s still the first day.」
「Er, well… It’s pretty weird but I’ve got that you found some amazing fulfillment there… But to think what that Axel-san will end up with《Carrier》that has absolutely terrible abilities. Just what God of New Jobs was thinking. It’s really hard for me to assent on that… 」
It looks like Fang has finally grasped the situation, but it seems that he still hasn’t let it go.
Well, it’s a cold hard fact that I already became《Carrier》so before long he will assent!!!! or so I thought—
「Excuuse mee.Granz-saan. I’m from the temple of job change~. Are you at hoome? I came with delivery from the shrine maiden.」
「Muh…?! From the temple… of job change…?!」
「Ah.」
Not sure if this is good or bad timing. But it seems a person related to our discussion has come.