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Where am I?

Nice to meet you, Makoto.

I've been wanting to meet you.

Who are you?

I am a goddess.

You're a goddess?

...Excuse me.

I've been watching you this whole time.

What do you want from me?

So I'd like to make you my follower.

I have high hopes for you.

What?

Makoto,

Will you become my follower and believe in me?

"Will you become a follower of the goddess?"

"Yes" "No"

"Takatsuki Makoto becomes a follower"

Where am I?

We were in an accident on the way back from our ski trip.

...That's right.

...It got really cold.

Were we rescued?

...I started to give in to sleep.

...I don't remember anything after that.

Does that mean I'm in a hospital?

Alright!

What?

Fire Arrow!

You're awake!

Takidono!

Fujiyan!

I didn't know what to do if you didn't regain consciousness like the rest of us!

I was worried about you!

More importantly, are we...?

Sorry for making you worry.

We've been lucky.

Can you believe this? We're in a game player's dream!

This is another world!

I figured as much.

I got so excited the moment I saw people with animal ears.

You're oddly calm.

What?

I realized it when I looked outside.

It looks like we're in a water temple in the country of Roses.

I see.

They took care of us after we all lost consciousness.

Looks like we can stay here for a while.

I'm glad to hear that.

There's something far more exciting and appealing here.

This is another world.

And when you think about stories of transporting to other worlds?

Are you serious?

But not all of them.

Do they really exist?

What about the others?

I mean the skills?

They're here too.

Some of the people who were with us are missing.

I see.

What?

Did you finally wake up?

It's Takatsuki!

That wouldn't have been funny.

I thought you'd never wake up!

You can ask them to tell you your skills here.

Now that you mention it, I haven't seen Sasaki-don here at all.

Fujian, where's Sasan?

I can't believe you're playing while we're buried alive.

...Takatsuki-kun.

I was just about to reach the ending I've always wanted to see.

You really do love games, don't you?

We were talking together until the end, so I thought she would be safe.

I see.

Taki-dono!

Even though we were saved,

now we have to live in another world full of monsters.

You can't let your guard down!

Alright, first you need to find out what your skills are.

Understood!

That's right.

I'll be right back!

Yes!

You're the last one to wake up, right?

My name is Takatsuki Makoto!

In that case, let me explain.

This is a different world from the one you came from.

And coming here wouldn't have been possible

unless a person had died in their original world.

...Alright.

Our holy goddess brought you all to this world through her great mercy.

On top of that, she granted each of you unique skills!

Then allow me to check it for you.

I want to know my unique skill right now!

Here you go.

It will record your skill, your stats, and so on.

But first, let's pray to the goddess.

This is the Soul Book.

Kneel here,

Pray?

Yes.

and then pray.

I'm so excited!

I'm sure you'll have them too.

Those who arrive from other worlds, like you,

often have exceptional stats.

Your unique skills are: Clear Mind, Water Magic (Beginner), and Role-Playing Gamer.

Those are strong skills, right?

This is the first time I've heard of that last skill... but the rest are fairly high-level.

...Average.

What?

Now it's your turn for your stats!

It's average.

"Gasp"

...But these numbers

They're worse than any commoner's!

There must be some mistake, right?

But he's from another world!

I can't believe that's possible.

Excuse me, is there something wrong with my stats?

Not at all! They're not bad!

—It seems your stats are

Let's just say they're lacking in many areas, but there's nothing to worry about.

Alright, you can take it from here, Sister.

Here you go.

Does that mean I only have ten years left to live?

Ten years?

You can extend that by showing devotion to our holy goddess.

The simplest way is to make donations to the church.

Devotion?

Money?

You can also earn it by defeating monsters

And now,

and rescuing people in trouble, and so on.

thanks to the great mercy of our holy goddess,

I understand.

you may stay here free of charge for one year

and receive training in various fields, such as magic.

I hope you're able to find a profession that suits you well during that time.

Farewell.

How did it go, Taki-dono?

One of my unique skills is Clear Mind.

Not great, actually.

"Calm!"

The second one is Water Magic (Beginner).

I'll stay composed and never panic.

This skill keeps my nerves steady at all times,

"...Spray"

As the name suggests,

I'm stuck at beginner level because I have very little magical energy.

This skill lets me use the perspective of someone playing a game.

And then there's the Role-Playing Gamer skill.

Supposedly, it lets me see my situation objectively,

but do you have any idea how to use it?

Well, I guess I'll figure it out eventually.

Shouldn't you be the expert on that, since you love RPGs?

I suppose so.

So, what about you, Fujiyan?

I got Storage, which lets me freely put items in and take them out.

I also got Appraisal, which lets me

learn the value and properties of things.

I also got Visual Novel Player.

Both of them are Super-Rare class.

Super-Rare? That's amazing.

It lets me read conversations with others as text,

save them in a log, and review them later.

That sounds perfect for all the dating sims you play.

so I think I'll try to become a merchant.

Well, none of those skills are useful in combat,

Maybe your skills will prove their worth once you start using them, Takitsu-kun!

That's a solid choice.

I'm not completely sure about that.

A job?

I can use water magic,

I'm so glad.

I see you've finally woken up.

so being a mage is probably the safe choice.

I was worried about you.

Takatsuki-kun!

Sakurai Ryuske.

and the star of the soccer team, even though he was a first-year.

Really? Thank you.

Come on, let's go!

He was the central figure in our class,

Honestly, I didn't get along with him well.

Rioshi, what are you doing?

Takatsuki-kun, have you decided what you're going to do from now on?

He was my complete opposite.

R-right.

Sort of. I'll probably be training here for a while.

We don't need any training.

After all, Rioshi here is the Hero of Light.

Is that right? That's wonderful.

Listen, we're planning to set off tomorrow.

Would you like to come with us?

W-what are you talking about?

Hey, wait, Rioshi!

What?

Takatsuki-kun would be better off with people like Fujihara-kun.

So I'll stay here.

I really want to train here for a while.

Goodbye.

I see.

Even if I went with them, I'd only be able to carry their equipment.

Rioshi, we need to get ready for tomorrow, right?

Let's hurry and go!

Anyway, thank you.

Okay, yes.

Besides, with those two girls there, I'll surely end up being their servant.

O Goddess of Water, Aer,

Hear our humble prayers.

hear our humble prayers.

O Goddess of Water, Aer,

And of course, that meant I was alone, without any of my other classmates.

I began my training at the beginner level.

Keep your chanting steady! Again!

Or mana, the magic power a mage possesses.

The power of the spells that could be cast depended on the amount of magical energy,

Since my mana level was extremely low, I stayed stuck at the beginner level.

Fortunately, mastery, meaning the speed at which one can use magic,

The most I could manage was conjuring a water orb the size of a ping-pong ball.

improves the more you practice casting.

Yes!

So I practiced using water every day.

During that time, my classmates

were leaving the temple one after another, accompanied by

prominent figures from other countries, or scouts representing various groups.

Are you finally leaving too, Fujian?

Yes.

I'm going to Macalan,

the nearest town. I'll work there as a merchant.

I see.

be sure to stop by and see us, all right?

Once you leave this place,

Good luck with your training.

Okay.

Take care of yourself too!

I was finally able to use it well after nine months.

Wow! It's the Priestess Sophia!

Lady Sophia Ayer Rose.

Priestess Sophia!

The Priestess Sophia?

And the Water Priestess as well.

She's the Princess of Rose...

I think she came to select people herself.

The Water Priestess selects people herself!

I see.

So you possess the skill of a Golden Knight?

You are now also a follower of the goddess Aer.

Then allow me to grant you her blessing.

Please, use your strength to serve our nation.

...And now

I'll become a follower of the Water Goddess too!

Lady Sophia!

I will!

Thank you very much!

Could you please bestow her blessing on me?

Fine.

Water magic? Beginner level?

I've been training hard all this time.

You'll have to work hard.

O-okay?

You! That's disrespectful!

Stop!

What?!

Please, wait a moment!

...And now

Hey!

Please!

Wait!

Lady Sophia!

Bless me too!

It seems you need more training first.

Maybe next time.

Why only me?

Why?

...This world

A dirty game!

After that,

no scouts came to recruit me. I'm the weakest among them.

My year is finally over.

Please, be careful!

Don't die out there!

Thank you all for everything you've done for me.

And if you encounter any monsters... run away!

I was an apprentice mage stuck with unreliable skills, and nobody wanted me.

Well, finishing a dirty game is the mark of a true player.

I'm going to clear this entire world!

Clearing an entire other world, accompanied by a goddess no one believes in.

Maybe I should practice magic while I walk, then.

Such peace and quiet.

I haven't sensed any monsters lately.

That'll help me improve my skills too. Two birds with one stone!

No, no, I shouldn't waste my mana on that right now.

I wonder how Fujian is doing?

Macalan City is still too far away anyway.

That's really useful!

I got a signal through my scouting skill.

I can hide or avoid them, so this will be really easy!

Somebody help me!

Help!

...Impossible.

Is someone there...?

...It finally feels like a game, but

that looks extremely dangerous.

Get back!

This is reality now.

Get back!

If I die here, that's the end.

I can't do anything here.

I'm sorry!

I don't want to die now!

Help!

Clear your mind.

First, calm down.

"Save the merchant?" "Yes" "No"

What is this?

Is this the effect of my skill as a role-playing game player?

Wait, what a detailed, well-thought-out design.

Alright, time for the first battle!

I wouldn't be a true player if I didn't save him now.

Water Magic: Ice Arrow!

I guess my magic isn't enough to defeat them?

That was a weak hit.

If I take an attack from that monster... then

Still, I got their attention.

...I'd rather avoid close combat, but

It's huge!

Water magic: Ice needles!

Yes!

Water magic: Freeze!

Now!

It worked!

I managed to freeze its blood perfectly.

But I'm out of mana now.

I'll use an escape skill.

There must be a river nearby.

...if I use a role-playing player's skill...

...good. As long as I have water.

Water magic: Walk on water!

Good!

Water magic, flow!

You guys, I'm here!

I pulled it off!

I never imagined my first battle would be against a group of goblins.

it seems I'll be able to manage on my own thanks to my unique skills.

...Still,

You're safe too!

Adventurer?

That's such a relief!

And then you even agreed to protect me.

That was the right thing to do.

Goodness, you really saved me just now.

You've already thanked me enough.

And you're letting me accompany you to Makalan.

Wait, my lifespan just extended a little.

Still, I'm very, very happy.

I was headed there too.

So let's set up a campsite ahead.

Darkness is starting to fall.

And it seems my level has gone up too.

Where am I?

It's a pleasure to meet you, Makoto.

Who are you?

I've been wanting to meet you.

I am a goddess.

You're a goddess?

...Excuse me.

I've been watching you this whole time.

What do you want from me?

What?

So I'd like to make you my follower.

Makoto,

I have high hopes for you.

Would you become my follower and believe in me?

Maybe next time.

Your follower?

It seems you need more training first.

The water priestess was harsh, wasn't she?

You don't have to believe in the goddess that people like her believe in.

May I ask your name, goddess?

You read my mind?

So I doubt my name would mean anything to you.

I'd still like to know it, if I'm going to become a believer in you.

I'm just a minor goddess.

I'll tell you eventually.

You said you've been watching me this whole time,

The water temple is under the protection of Ir, the water goddess.

So I chose to refrain.

but why didn't you choose me when I was still at the water temple?

But followers of other goddesses came to choose people there.

She dodged answering that.

Well, I'm glad for them.

Now then, Makoto!

Let's make you a follower who believes in me!

Why would a goddess want someone like me, with my weak skills and stats, as her follower?

In tabletop RPGs, there's usually a trick or a hidden condition behind deals like this.

What?

Speaking directly with your goddess is a great honor, you know that?

I'll need some time to think about it.

There are no tricks.

W-wait, please!

You'll become a follower of a goddess!

Is she a real goddess?

...Listen.

I'm a real goddess!

It's really hard for me to come to the human world.

Please?

So can we make the contract tonight?

Please, give me a moment.

W-what...?

Your charm magic.

You're too close.

What?

That won't work on me.

What?!

I can stay objective.

No, no, no!

...No.

I finally have the chance to gain a follower after a thousand years!

I can see what's under your skirt.

So... will you become my follower if I let you take a look?

I need you to become my follower right now!

How can you suggest something like that?

Please, please, please!

Please, just become my follower!

This seems extremely suspicious.

Please!

Please!

You're the only one I have left!

"Will you become a follower of the goddess?" "Yes" "No"

Please, please!

Still, this is the first time someone has bothered ...to try to recruit me.

Okay.

Please!

I'll become your follower.

What?

U-um... are you sure?

Yes! Hooray!

That dignity you started with seems like a lie.

What?

Yes.

Yes!

Then could you lend me your Book of the Soul for a moment?

Yes! Yes!

Sure, here you go.

The first follower who believes in the goddess?

Is there no one else?

There used to be more.

You're the first follower I've had in a long time.

Consider it a great honor!

If you keep praying to me every day, you'll receive them in due time!

Well, what are your blessings?

But don't worry!

Make sure to hold on to it while you pray.

I see.

I'll give you this instead.

But I won't forgive you if you lose it!

What?

Well, rely on me if you run into any difficulties, all right?

You prefer open-world games, right?

I can see your knowledge is extensive.

Wait, don't you have any instructions for me?

Then there's only one thing.

I won't forgive you if you die easily.

Please get stronger!

Because you're my only follower, got it?

I'm placing great hopes on you.

Alright, good luck!

Great hopes?

...The goblin dagger.

So it wasn't a dream.

I'll do my best to live up to your expectations!

Goddess, thank you so much!

Episode 2 "Takatsuki Makoto Takes on a Challenge"