Transported to a hyper-realistic RPG.

The interior is completely different from any other city's guild.

Double the size of the lobby, the center is crumbling and the floor is cut, and water is flowing instead of the floor. There is a reception counter across the floor and water, where receptionists are separated between the Fisherman tribe and the species living on land.

Fisherman adventurers receive quests on the water side and those who live on land on the floor side.

"Isn't it an interesting construction?

Yes!

"Well... if you're going to raise your rank, you might want to complete a few higher-ranking quests..."

"Highly challenging quests… around here?

A rank quest. Er... Crusade Quests. The opponent is Sharpness Shark.

"Are you a tough guy?

I see. The A-Rank monsters can't be alarmed. You don't need to rank up with your previous registration card...

Letters are given to you as Adventurer Caidoo, and the previous Adventurer's Certificate of Registration is problematic… we have to rank up this Certificate of Registration!

I'll take the request form off the bulletin board and take it to the counter.

"I want to take this..."

"Yes! Er... Master Kaidoo. B Rank, right? Is there a request... Sharpness Shark? Um... one more rank... but..."

"Was that bad...?

"... ah, you know!

The receptionist stepped out of the counter and looked at her face in shock.

An elf woman with blue hair in two dumplings. Her eyes are light blue and her back is a little small, but her eyes are cute and crisp.

I sent a request to the counter without even looking at my face, but I think I've seen it somewhere...

"Do you understand me?!

"... hmm?

"It's Helmiya! Don't you remember?!

"Helmiya... Helmiya..."

"I'm sorry if I'm wrong... it's Shinya, isn't it?!

"Do you know my name...?

The registration card doesn't have any Shinya characters... no, wait... Helmiya... Helmiya?!

"Yes! Long time no see! Eh... it's been ten years!!

I did recognize this receptionist, Helmia. But that's not since we got here.

I saw it on the other side of the monitor.

Which means I've met him in the game.

It was when I stayed in this city. I have interacted with this Helmiya several times when receiving quests or making reports.

It was just in the game, and it was NPC. Naturally, the interaction is always business and I've forgotten about it so far. It's even a miracle I can remember.

"Ten years ago, he didn't say a word, and he was always faceless... I never heard him speak!

…………

"What's wrong?

"No, no... it's just a thought..."

It's sudden, but we have to sort it out.

First of all, we didn't really know much about the world, but we found out a few things.

First of all, this world is still firmly connected to the in-game world - that is, to the world ten years ago. It's not a similar world, it's the exact same world.

And countless NPCs in the game. They all remember what happened in the game, just like everybody else.

Remembering me personally is not about remembering the existence of Watanabe as knowledge or that dimension. Everything you do as a singer in the game is well reflected in this world today.

"No way... I can't believe someone remembers my past..."

"Of course I remember! There's no one who doesn't say a word and doesn't fuck around!

He doesn't change his expression, he doesn't say anything. That must have been our operating character.

Few players were able to reach this city, and given the long stay, it is not surprising that it is remembered by Helmiya.

"Besides, there were a lot of quests that Shinya jumped through. I was polite about my work.

And yet you don't talk. In the alley, he was famous as an adventurer with good skills but many mysteries.

"I see.

"It's been ten years... but you seem to have changed a lot, right? Of course I can talk..."

Helmia looks towards Nir. Some adventurers carry slaves, but Nil's beauty stands out among them.

I'm wearing a robe hood, but I'm not blind. The receptionist who meets you nearby will look good. The shackles on my neck… I saw Helmiya with her eyebrows twitching slightly.

If you knew me working on a quest in Solo all the time, you'd be different.

"And what does this mean?

I will point to the registration certificate and ask.

"Sinya was ranked A at least when she left here. That changed the name of the adventurer and now rank B. What happens when adventurers estimate their rank lower?

"Ahahah...."

………

"Don't stare so hard..."

"Very few adventurers are above A rank. Falsifying rank lower than strength is also a sin.

"I'm just starting over from scratch. I couldn't change my registration along the way. I was thinking of doing a quest to rank up this registration certificate right now.

So you mean this A Rank Quest?

"It's rank B, but you can still receive a rank A quest, right?

"This is a request for more than four parties...?

"Can you manage that?

"... I'm going to check it out.

"Thank you."

"... Mr. Sinya. That's what you said, isn't it?

"What? What? What the hell does that mean?

Well then, I'll ask.

"Hey?! What did I mean by that...."

Even as I look behind Helmiya walking with a smile, the answer is unlikely to come back.

"I was surprised that your husband knew someone. And... A Rank...?

"Didn't you say so? I have another adventurer's registration. Your registration card has a higher rank.

Is that so?

"You're not surprised, are you?

"I don't think your husband's strength fits in rank B. Rather, I was convinced.

"I'm worried about my impressions inside Nil..."

"Thank you for waiting.

"How was it?

"My assurance about Sinya's strengths led to approval.

"Guaranteed by Hermia...?

"Simply put, I will now give you an A-Rank Quest and if I fail, I will take responsibility. So you're saying.

"... is that okay?

"Of course, if Shinya fails, it's not okay. So I won't personally forgive you for failing, will I?

Ah, but... if you can get a lifetime of support... "

"Master will never fail!

"Nil...?

"Let's go! Master!

Somehow Nil is getting hot and leaves the Alliance behind to be pulled.

I was pleased with Helmia's trust, but I didn't expect her to help us for more than a decade.

Naturally, I don't intend to fail, and I intend to do everything I can. But Helmiya's career... or the quest I bet my life on, is just too heavy.

I thought I'd say no, but Nil told me to do it. Quest orders will have already been processed, and there is no other way to complete the quest.

"Hmm... I'm sorry..."

"No, you don't have to worry about it anymore. It's over.

After a while... Nil, who has calmed down, remembers what he did and is admiring (all the time) regretting it.

"I can't take a quest on my own..."

"Don't worry about it anymore. You should be careful next time. Besides, I will not allow you to fail for Hermia's sake. Let's get ready.

"Yes... I understand..."

I am depressed enough to be seen by anyone. As usual, he stroked his head and felt a little better.

Even if he is taller, the contents remain Nil.

"First, I'll explain Sharpness Shark, which is the target of this crusade.

"Yes."

"An A-ranked aquatic monster, a big fish 4 meters long. It's a creature called a mackerel... but I can't imagine hearing it.

"Yes, yes.

"If you think it's a big fish, there's no doubt about it.

A monster whose body is covered with sharp scales like a blade and has a silver metallic shine.

The dorsal, thoracic, and tail fins are shaped like thick double-edged curved swords. Of course, my teeth are sharp.

"Exactly, your whole body is a blade.

"Exactly. The temper (today) is extremely rough and sensitive to the smell of blood. Scale strength is high and cannot be compared to monsters below B rank.

"If it's so hard, I can't cut it..."

"The performance of the pale fireworks is high, and Nil's status should be up, so I think I might be cut to pieces... but it won't change anything difficult.

But more importantly, we should say that this crusade is underwater.

"Are we going to fight in the water, too?

"Sharpness Shark can only come up to a certain depth. That's why it's impossible to lure him out. If we don't get to that depth, we can't even meet.

"Underwater combat...?

I've heard that there's magic that allows you to move underwater and breathe... "

"Did you know that?

"I once heard the Adventurer talking.

"Adaptation water is an elementary water magic. A type of magic that activates Constant Effects that smooths your breathing and movement in the water. That said, since it doesn't go as far as the ground, I guess you just said that your actions would be reduced by 20% to 30%.

"Is your husband accustomed to underwater combat?

No...

I've fought underwater many times in the game, but I've never actually experienced this before. I don't know how far I can reproduce the movement... unless I try.

"If it's bad, I'll do something magical, so it's okay.

On top of that, we're going to prepare for underwater combat. Looks like no damage has been done, and the quest itself will be leaving at a later date.

Yes!

Collect items that you'll need in underwater combat during the day and secure your accommodation early. Because carriages are difficult to use in a city full of water, they will basically be delivered to this inn.

"How do you use this?

"This is an item that keeps equipment from getting wet in the sea. This is how you apply it without gaps.

Is that monster oil?

"There's a monster named Liperent Fish, but he collected the gel-like mucus that covers his body.

"Gel...?

"Touch it and you'll see.

"... wow! I'm snug! It looks like a wound medicine made by your husband!

"If you apply a thin coat to the gear and dry it, it will repel water, so it won't get wet even if you put it on the sea water.

"You have something like that.

"Apply well to leather and metal objects.

"Do you use the... swimsuit?

"That's right. It's like underwater clothing.

Here, let's get this over with.

Yes!

That night I spent all my time preparing for an underwater battle.

The next day, we headed to the sea to experience an underwater battle.

"Can we go?

"Is this okay?

Nil looked at his outfit worryingly and asked.

Pure white bikini and blue waistcloth. Because I usually train in the morning, I carry a fantastic curve with excellent destructive power that is firmly tightened even though it is out. The shackles on the hands, feet, and neck give a sense of treachery to those who see it.

If they're not Nil, they're definitely looking away.

"but....."

"What?"

"Eye blessing!

"Oh, Master!

The bright red Nil fell ashamed.

"Gohong... you look great.

"Ah, thank you... but are you sure you want to wear such low defense clothes?

"In the water, it's easier to move than to defend clothes. Wearing clothes with lots of fabric will make movement more restrictive.

I'm naked on the sea bread. You're with me, right?

"Well, that's the basics of underwater combat.

"Some people apply yesterday's gel to ordinary clothes, but the larger the area, the more the gel will be needed.

"That vial alone is 5,000 dice... I can't use that expensive stuff again!

"So this is the swimsuit.

"Very well.

"I'd like to go underwater quickly... but I'll tell you a few things first.

"Yes."

"First of all, I'm still not on my way to crusading Sharpness Shark. Repeat fighting low ranking aquatic monsters until you get used to them.

"Yes."

"My movements are naturally restricted in the water, so even monsters with low rank will always move two-man cells. It's too late when I think it's dangerous.

"I see.

"Finally, the effect of adaptive water is limited to a certain range, so don't get too far away from me.

Yes!

Well then, let's go.

I activate Adaptation Water and head to the sea.

The waves that come in contact with Za... Za... deliver a pleasant sound.

"... fu..."

Nil exhales once and enters the sea.

"Oh, it's not as cold as I thought.

"It's not like the river. Come on, let's go.

"Ha, yes!

Nil breathes heavily into the sea water. Even if I was told that I could breathe, I couldn't get out of my fear. I breathe in and soak my head the same way.

…………

……………

"... oh... I can breathe.

"Oh, that's true! Wow! Suck it!"

"We can't completely shut off the sea water.

"Knowledge is completely different from experiencing it.

I see. It's the first time I've ever heard you have a conversation. It sounds a little crazy, but you can talk normally.

"Fufufu, after all, your master is amazing!

"It's not me, but magic is amazing. Better look at that.

Walking to the sea floor, colorful fish swim around the universe, with corals and shellfish on the sea floor. The seaweed (poor) that is visible everywhere is dancing with euphoria.

Sunlight plunging from the rising water surface paints a unique picture of the ocean floor, with sparkles and sand reflecting the light.

"Wow... beautiful..."

It's out of town, so there's nothing artificial in sight. It's a beautiful sight that doesn't seem very worldly.

"I think it's good to be here just to see this.

"Yes! I'm really happy that you bought it for me!

"I'm really glad you think so.

Yes!

Go deeper with Nil, who will show you the finest smile.

"As your husband said, your body is heavier than the outside. It feels like you're walking on a weight.

"There's resistance to water. Shake your shield and dagger lightly and grasp your senses.

Naturally, I will also pull out the slash knife and swing around. Because it is a heavy sword in the first place, although I feel resistance, it is not so painful.

"The shield is a bit difficult to handle..."

"It's a flat shape. There should be a lot of resistance to the forward and backward movements.

"Ah, you're right. Left and right movements are less resistant.

I'm fine with the dagger... but I don't think I can use sparks.

I lightly put the spark on my shield, but it didn't come out in the first place. You can't basically use fire magic either. If you're not careful, soften your poka and pinch it. It could be anything.

"Oh, I think we have a good opponent.

A fish about 30 centimeters long swimming among seaweeds a little further away.

The fish is white and shaped like a basket. The biggest feature is the mouth. Biscuits and sharp teeth grow in the big mouth, which accounts for more than half of the fish.

It's a C rank monster nibble fish. They make about a dozen herds and live amongst seaweeds.

Those who come to the beach take the most damage from monsters.

"Are you violent?

"A monster with a high level of nawabali consciousness, attacked me when the outside enemy approached me. It's not moving that fast, and it's not difficult if you're careful.

Perfect for checking movements and fighting.

"Ok! Let's go!

All right!

When Nil kicks the sand on the bottom of the ocean and goes forward, the sand rolls up in the water.

Running at 20% less speed than usual. You must be experiencing the difficulty of movement right now.

I kick the bottom like I'm chasing from behind, but it feels like it weighs on my whole body. It's completely different from underwater combat over a monitor.

"Coming!

A nibble fish noticed us and wobbled up closer.

Gakin '!

Fuck!

When Nil receives a Nibble Fish Fang with his shield, he activates the applied Defensive Magic. Apparently it works even in the water.

"One after the other! Right, please!

Yes!

I shake the slasher blade, but I still feel a little resistance.

Zashh!

I don't know if it was the sound of slashing water or the sound of slashing nibble fish, but in either case, the nibble fish is in half.

"Nil, what do you say?!

"We're on the right track!

"All right, I'll clean it up in one go!

Yes!

It took less than five minutes to destroy the surrounding nibble fish while working with Nil.

"I see how hard it is to fight underwater.

"When it comes to fighting, it's harder than I imagined..."

"There's a lot of sudden movements. The resistance increases by that much. There are plenty of nibble fish around here, so let's use some magic and fight for a while.

Yes!