prologue (1/2)

h.e.l.lo, this is my first own & proper translation of a LN from zero.

Don’t expect any quick daily machine translated s.h.i.+t from me.

Also since this is a personal project it might not be as polished as other translations with proofreaders and editors working on it. But at least it won’t be some Chinglish or barely readable machine translated gibberish trying to pa.s.s as a translation.

I’ll be translating from the LN source instead of the WN, although the early few chapters I’ve looked at are almost identical.

The Prologue in the WN and LN are practically the same, except for the character data sheet is an ill.u.s.trated page in the LN whereas the WN is in text format with some extra data which I’ll try to retain. Also there are minor changes to a few lines here and there, but nothing critical.

Volume 1, Prologue – When I thought of job hunting I ended up in a Parallel World

Razgrad World, that is heaven’s looked after miniature garden for the G.o.ds.

Therefore it was called the miniature garden of Razgrad World.

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This world, it was done so nicely after so much effort, for it to be destroyed it’s such a waste.

That’s right, this time should I try giving away the ability to someone “acceptable”?

Yeah, let’s make him take a test.

Sending a job offer to h.e.l.lo Work… [TL Note: h.e.l.lo Work (ハローワーク harōwāku?) is the j.a.panese English name for the j.a.panese government’s Employment Service Center, which manages unemployment insurance benefits for both j.a.panese and foreign unemployed workers, and which also provides job-matching programs to the unemployed. /wiki/h.e.l.lo_Work ]

Oh, someone already came? Casual clothes? No resume? Alright, it’s nearby so let’s make him come directly.

And now it’s done.

If it’s no good I’ll think it over. In the worst case, if it’s destroyed, it can be remade again…

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My name is Yamano Masaru, 23 years old. I’m currently a NEET.

I have been idling at home, but carelessly let the money run dry and looking for employment.

Even though I’m searching, if I don’t find one, my parents won’t raise a fuss about it.

Going to h.e.l.lo Work, I found this job offer there.

“A swords and sorcery fantasy, test play for Miniature Garden of Razgrad World.

Monthly salary of 250,000 + percentage pay.”

On the spot I decided to be interviewed right away, it was within walking distance so I headed there.

I was in casual clothes and with no resume. Was told it’s alright and wanted me to come immediately.

Suspecting it should be around this area, I was optimistically preparing myself seeming to have found a nice job.

And so, while deluding myself I arrived at the venue for the interview, a dandy-like mister in a suit came out to meet me.

“You’re the one who contacted us, Yamano Masaru, right? Welcome. I’m the one in charge, my name is Itou.”

“Yes, I’m Yamano. I’m sorry for my appearance. Please treat me well. And it was about the Test Play, but what kind of job I’ll be doing?”

“Yes, it’s something I really like.”

“Then the explanation will be quick. This time it’s a new skill system being introduced, so we’d want you to test it.”

While talking we walked, we pa.s.sed through a place like a reception room.

“In Razgrad World there are adventurers who defeat things like monsters, it’s a pretty common swords and sorcery fantasy world, ah, please fill in all the required entries.”

A sheet of paper for the name, address and something like a survey, the other one is it a contract?

I borrow a pen and fill them in order.

“The test is scheduled to be long term…”

“Then, that’s good. If you have filled it, shall we let you personally experience Razgrad World right now?”

“Yes, as soon as possible. Ah, you finished filling it? Yes yes, all required information has been filled, right? Then shall we transfer to the location?”

And so, I was dropped into Razgrad World.

“Eh? Eh?”

It is gra.s.sland all around.

Until now I’m sure I was in a reception room.

“Well then, let’s carry out the tutorial.”

Itou-san’s voice came from somewhere. I can’t see him.

“W-wait a second. Where is this place?!”

“Where, you say? This is Razgrad World! First of all, could you open the Menu?”

It has a polite tone, but the manner of speaking has a degree of majesty to it.

Name, Level, Occupation, Skill, Item fields are arranged in an orthodox way.

Even occupation was thoroughly displayed as NEET.

“Please choose [Item]. here’s a Short Sword, isn’t it? Please try to choose and equip it.”

Just as told, I choose the Short Sword and it appears in my hand.

“As a special service you’ll start with the Skills: Fencing Skill Lv 2 and Physical Enhancement Lv 2.”