I remember the first day of the game when the headmaster was talking like a headmaster at the entrance ceremony.

After I became a monk, I logged out once to fly to Croquet's homepage to find out about character makeup and job changes.

It is particularly important for jobs and you must know if changes are possible immediately.

That's what I thought. I first reported a character makeup bug and started looking for anything on the site about job changes.

but in the end I couldn't discover those items, so I had no choice but to try to recreate a new character after the character delight.

... but that was impossible.

Although I tried to do the charadelli before I logged back in, there were no such items on the menu screen.

I don't care how much anything is too harsh.

I was starting to feel angry about the operation at that time.

Well, that feeling disappeared after a while.

I wouldn't blow that anger if I found out about the story of being forcibly logged out and then an investigation into the operating company.

You're more right to say shuddering than angry.

Log in to another nettle wondering what the hell you did, hunt while talking about it with your buddies... and that day is over.

The quiet days followed for a while.

I nettled, slept and went to school occasionally, and every day that went on anyway.

But it didn't last long either.

Whatever the case may be, another world has been discovered.

And that was before I logged into the game.

There's no reason not to be surprised.

You can't believe a story like that was put on TV or online...... and I would have said it 3 years ago.

However, three years ago, due to an anomaly in which people who had acquired alien powers (abilities) appeared, such occult stories about the discovery of different worlds were also accepted by the public.

It is unclear whether a different world was born, or whether it was from the beginning.

Some of the theories say that someone created it by alien powers, that there is a different world in the first place, etc., is a total cod outcrop and an imaginary product created by the country to isolate the alien powers, etc., but well, it doesn't matter to me.

"... then in two hours from now I will have you actually logged in to Earth. I look forward to your work."

And when I thought about it, it seemed that the principal's story was over.

I only heard the last one, but maybe it won't be a problem.

I already know what I'm going to do.

After we get back to the classroom from here, we take a lunch break, and then all the students in the high and middle departments log in to Croquet.

If only I knew that, my tension would be climbing eels.

"All right, you're all here."

Then we went back to class and listened quietly to Dr. Hayakawa's explanation.

But they all seem a little twitchy about what they're going to do.

Well, I'm excited too, so I can't say anything about people.

"As Principal Ryumiya told us, we log in to Cross Chronicle Online after lunch break. But before you do... I'm going to ask you to pick a course."

Course.

When the words came out of Dr. Hayakawa's mouth, the air in the classroom changed.

That's because we've already been informed.

"A course with approximately 3 hours of login in Earth time. Any student who chooses this will be freed at regular drop-out times."

If it's three hours after lunch break, it's the right time to drop out.

It would normally erupt dissatisfaction to have to be in school from the first day of school to the afternoon, but not only for me.

Oh, my God. What's about to start is a game.

Well, since the school side will redeem the currency in that game for the Japanese yen, and there will be a system to partially exempt tuition fees and give school credits if any results are achieved, it seems that there are more humans who move in profitability than in terms of play.

By the way, achievements are anything about Earth in a different world.

Schools… The country has begun to recruit us to collect knowledge, history, etc. of the other world.

For some reason, all Chrochrome account holders were limited to heterogeneous possession, and it was because there were relatively many younger generations that such a system was created.

But while I knew what was going on behind it, I was just shouting my chest out that I could simply fight in a game-like world.

Though I made the fatal mistake of getting the job wrong, my motivation doesn't wane to that extent.

It's fun to think of as a kind of tie-in play.

... you wouldn't want to party play though.

"The next B course that keeps you logged in for 8 hours. In this case, you'll be up late at night, but you'll get a decent meal and sleep."

Dr. Hayakawa was continuing to explain the B course.

If you look at it in time, eight hours from now, it's still within common sense.

Nearly three times longer than the three-hour course, but still wouldn't be a huge burden.

We all live in dormitories.

"And the last C course that keeps me logged in for 24 hours. Students who choose this will be asked to log in with their LSS (life support device) in. But it must be a harsh course, so I wouldn't recommend it. Choose only those who are prepared."

But this 24-hour course is amazing.

If you choose this, you will be able to enjoy the full games of the latest life-support devices available in the school.

"We'll start with the C course, up to the first 10 people in terms of equipment. Raise your hands if you wish."

"Yes."

I raised my hand naturally.

There was no stray whatsoever and I raised my hand faster than anyone else.

"... okay, Ichinose? It's only 24 hours on Earth time, but the other time..."

"Doesn't matter"

"You can log out in the middle of nowhere, but you can't stop using more expensive LSS than half a dozen things -"

"I know, sir"

"... well. Then Ichinose is decided on course C."

In total disregard of Dr. Hayakawa's advice, I chose C course.

I hear voices from other classmates watching how it goes.

"Did someone really choose..."

"It's been 24 hours... It's impossible..."

"No matter how many other worlds they say it is... hey?

Apparently, the majority of the students here didn't think anyone would pick a C course.

But what about that?

There was a mix of girls saying things that were often mistaken that the other side was a different world, etc., but I have to say that recognition is sweet.

The world we're going to now, Earth, before it's another world, is clock- it's an MMO.

Do you really not know how important the starting dash is in MMOs that are highly competitive with others?

From today onwards, high and medium cloclock players log in simultaneously.

Then there should be an obstacle to hunting ground fights and obtaining items.

In addition, there is a three-fold difference between courses B and C.

Eight times the difference from the A course.

Such a difference in time would create a huge difference between players.

We've already been given a big lead by investigator players and college players.

Then you don't have to think so hard about the starting dash, do you? Some people might think.

But that doesn't make it any reason for me to spend less time playing games.

If you want to do it, I mean it. Within specifications.

In the absurd fact that different worlds exist, people say birth is different worlds (real) first or crocodiles (games) first.

But in these arguments, I dare say so.

That's why I'm more sincere about the game.

... but that's kind of disappointing.

There's no one in my class who's more in the mood than me.

"Is there anyone else?

"Yes."

"I'm on course C."

"Me too, please."

"Then I will!

Seems like there were quite a few boney students in two pairs if you thought so.

That's good. That's good, it's not funny if you don't.

I don't remember the name, but six boys and two girls are raising their hands after me.

And finally another, a female student raised her hand.

Asahina, too.

"... Yes"

The only classmate I remember who's been on edge since morning, Asahina, chose a 24-hour course just like us.

"That's 10 of us... you made up your mind quickly. Participants in the C course will then be determined by Ichinose, Sunshadow, Ice Room, Sister Orange, Rainwater, Kōjo, Wazumi, Hane, and Asahi Binai. Followed by Course B -"

What do you care that Asahina raised her hand that she was also a gamer?

I thought I couldn't do that because I have a busy image of idols and stuff, but I guess I was out of town.

With that in mind, I listened to Dr. Hayakawa and looked out the window, wondering if I could log in quickly.

"Ten of you will be asked to enter the capsule in this private room."

After lunch break, only we were brought to a school facility where we chose course C from our classmates who were to log in to Croquet.

Several staff members in white are standing by, and they said they were ready to accept us.

"I think it was mentioned in the manual I sent to you in advance, but the results of this C course will greatly influence the curriculum in the future. Take it from your heart."

LSS (life-support device) is never used in just about 24 hours.

Which means this C course is just a test run.

Consideration is also being given to further extending the 24-hour limit in the event of a reasonably good result in this course.

As far as I'm concerned, you're welcome to extend it.

I'll see you in 10 minutes.

And Dr. Hayakawa left under us.

Maybe there's a login facility dedicated to teachers.

By the way, there are several former investigator teachers in this school with Croc accounts.

They're the same psychics we are, and you think they came here because they had a crocodile account?

I walk into the small room where the staff instructed me to drop Dr. Hayagawa off on the sidelines.

"Two pairs a year, Ichinose with attendance number two, right? Then can you take off all your clothes and get in the cocoon?

…………

There was one male staff member waiting, who suddenly sweated a little cold when he told me to take off my clothes.

But I honestly take my clothes off, remembering that I have to be naked to get inside the LSS.

Perhaps there is one male staff member for a male student and one female staff member for a female student.

By the way, do you think Cocoon is the name of this LSS?

I wonder if that's the name because it's cocoon-shaped.

"... yes, ok. While you're logged in, you should feel safe exploring the other world because we're watching you on the monitor 24 hours a day."

When I got naked and went inside the capsule, a male staff member who was nearby stuck some equipment on my body.

I feel kind of embarrassed or disgusted, but I'll have to get used to this, too.

"Welcome to Earth, Ichinose."

The capsule lid closed when the male staff last said so.

Then you start to feel my consciousness fade abruptly.

This is what it feels like to fly into the VR world.

So familiar to me.

With that in mind, my consciousness flew into the Earth world.

"... it's been a long time"

…………

Cross, the gray-haired girl I'd met before, appeared in front of me when I thought.

The location is a white room when each default setting is made.

I thought it wouldn't be here anymore.

"... Long time no see. How have you been?

"Not that I'm very healthy... it's been sealed all along..."

"Oh well."

Well, we've been talking about the main body being trapped in the deepest depths of Yugdrasil for 1,000 years.

It wouldn't be good for your health either.

Yeah.

"I mean, you're really a god, aren't you?

"? Uhm, for once..."

"Hmmm......"

The last time I saw him, it was something I didn't believe in at all as kid's bullshit, but now it's so much so that maybe I can believe it if it's just a little bit.

The story of God is still unacceptable, but I guess for now this child is a resident of the Earth world.

Incidentally, for once, I have reported to the school that Cross had said this, but because I have zero credibility, I was reacted to seeing a painful child.

Maybe it has something to do with me being in two pairs.

"So, what the hell happened this time? I thought I'd never talk to you like this again."

"What's wrong with you and these things... didn't your lord come to earth at all after that..."

"... we have a situation here."

Croc has been isolated from the net for the last four months.

If the country's greats hadn't used special school students and students to start a ground survey, we wouldn't have had the means for ordinary people to log in.

Also, when an hour passes on Earth, a day passes on Earth.

This is what happened to Croc specifications, but it seems that the Earth world is still progressing in the course of that time.

And after four months on Earth, eight years passed in Earth.

Even if this kid was having a rough time, that's for sure.

I guess that's not a big deal compared to the time of 1000 years.

"I can communicate with anyone but you... but you, who often comes to Earth, do not come near Yugdrasil... what the hell is going on..."

"Uh... I'm really sorry"

Was the player coming before us behind the underground labyrinth offense?

That's my first ear.

Then it feels like a multiplier don.

But those are not the ones that should be directed at the police organizations and governments that were investigating Croc disconnected from the net, not me.

I'm not subtly comfortable apologizing any more.

Can Kako only talk to me?

I think you said before how your soul can only connect with one person, but I guess that's not like you can only call one place at a time on the phone, it's like there's only a line with me.

Then I'm talking about carefully choosing the end of the line to be laid.

"Speaking of which... I have one question for you."

"Mm-hmm? What?

"Can't you change jobs?

So I decided to ask about Job in order to switch to another topic.

I thought you might know if it was God, but I don't know.

"Jibu... chi chi...?

"Uh... I mean, I'm a monk now, but I can't be a warrior."

"Whoa, did you say something about a vocation? Then give up. Gifted by heaven, talent isn't that easy to change."

... Can't you change it?

Or was it not from you, God, who gave it from heaven?

"God would change that much."

"I can't do that. I can't change my personal talents, and in the first place, I can only be powerful enough to break into people's consciousness."

"... right"

Somehow, you're an inconsiderate God.

I guess that's why they shut me down.

But now you're clear that the starting dash is a sure failure.

There is no efficient behavior or anything with a step-by-step gesture that doesn't fit the job.

How far can I keep up with the people who chose the C course?

"Well I get it about Job... and then we players... the majority of the otherworlds start moving in earnest today. I think the Yugdrasil offense will start soon."

"Oh yeah!

"Oh, so don't worry about you either. He's got a wrinkle on his eyebrow."

"Ahhh... sorry..."

Pointing out his expression, Cross has leaked words of apology while hiding his hands around his forehead.

It's not like I care, so I don't have to hide it... okay?

"See you then. I'd be glad to welcome you with a smile the next time I see you."

"Oh, I see."

And Cross waves at me with a reluctant smile.

I waved along with it and there was strong light all around me.

That's how my consciousness flew to Earth.