Chapter 22 (1/2)
Chapter 22
I was Introduced to a Part-time Job
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≪Rusty/Gob Part-timer Applicant’s Perspective≫
「Gegigyao! (What the h.e.l.l is with this brat?!?)」
「Gegyoo! (What a cheeky f**ker!)」
The adult goblins that suddenly appeared insulted me….this was the 30th time already.
After I beat them up a bit, they’ll cry “eeeeek” and run away. Really, what splendid small fry. ….Though they are the same race as me. Tohohoho…
Though, now that I think about it, Master’s order are strange.
This morning, after seeing off Saron-anego and Aris.h.i.+a who were sending the kids back home, and about the same time the three of us, teacher and students, were about to go home…
「Ah, at a dungeon near this Raitsu Village, I think I will have you take up a part-time job there. This is a test from me.」
…Is what she said.
She said I’d understand if I went, so thus, I’ve been diving into this dungeon for the last half day. Pus.h.i.+ng forward while beating up the goblins, I’m now 3 floors underground. There are less goblin b.a.s.t.a.r.ds now, but in exchange, you’ll be seeing more kobolds and orcs.
I’m thinking of eating those guys when I get hungry.
There are no disguises, so if I meet any human adventurers, we might end up having to kill one another, but if possible, I don’t want to eat humans. Before, I took a sample of the adventurers I had killed….it was pretty delicious. It would be dangerous if it became a habit, so since then, I haven’t eaten any human meat.
And while I was considering this, I had arrived at a boss-like room before I was aware of it.
It’s probaby just a small fry boss…..though, when I took a peek, there was a big orc wearing armor and two normal orcs. They wielded battle axes.
Yes, I killed them quickly.
Ah, just kidding. I half-killed them. I can just take their magic stones out, but for a while now, I’ve had the feeling that someone was watching me. He will probably appear with the pretext of contacting me as also being a monster.
「Well, that was splendid!」
….See…it came.
Looking back was a horse head that was neatly bowing, but below the neck, it had a human-shaped body wearing a tuxedo. Furthermore, his whole body had a slender, fine figure of a man.
Ah, this guy also has it….was my first impression. (IcedTea: Not specified….either a mistake in the raws or left out on purpose.)
And, this guy is way stronger than me….was my second impression.
「You may call me by the name of Mezzrow. Inexperienced I may be, but I am still the Dungeon Master of this Labyrinth. If it is fine with you, may I ask you for your name?」(9: Mezzrow from Mezz Mezzrow, I googled it.)
「Ah, yes. Just a goblin with a name Rusty.」
「Oo!! Magnificent!」
「Eh? What is?」
「Stuff like using honorifics upon the first meeting, and moreover, being humble about oneself. Even though you are still young, your level of intelligence is high. And to add on to that, this unique feel from your magic essence. From that gentle personality and that refined body, it looks like you have acquired a good teacher.」
「….!?」
Awesome! In an instant, he totally got everything about me correct.
This gentleman with a horse head is frightening. Those observing eyes, suited for this scene of carnage….I wonder how far he has gone.
And so, my opposition/wariness towards him totally disappeared.
Since he approached me nicely, I’ll need to be even more polite with my words.
「Everything is as you have said. As a matter of fact, by order of my Master, I was told to take a part-time job here. I thought there would be someone employing adventurers, but…… is it you who are employing on the monsters’ side?」
Yeah, I stupidly went and said everything real bluntly.
Well, after all, awkwards tricks and secrets weren’t really gonna work on this guy.
The courteous smile from Mezzrow changed to a natural smile.
「Yes we are. My dungeon is always recruiting part-timers. Then again, being able to train an excellent talent like that of Rusty-kun is a delightful thing. Please don’t reject our offer to hire you! Obviously, we will be arranging a daily wage for you.」(IcedTea: Sorry, had to change the language quite a bit to get the correct meaning.)
「O-okay…..I look forward to working with you.」
「Well then, let us immediately start you on the employee training!」
「Employee?」
「Ah….no, it’s a part-timer employment training course. Sadly, there are a lot of monsters with low intelligence…..monsters like Rusty-kun with high intelligence will need to go through a high-level training course.」
「Isn’t that just making me out to be a management candidate……」
「It’s a “j-u-s-t-i-n-c-a-s-e” part-timer training. Well then, I will be personally training you, so please do your best to keep up. Also the daily pay will be calculated by hours, so don’t worry.」
Ah. Somehow that conversation just now…now I think I kinda understand what type of person he is.
For some reason, it’s quite scary to have signed a contract with this guy.