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Chapter 19

This person has spoken out

โ€œNow, onto the next topic.โ€

โ€œY-yes?โ€

โ€œLetโ€™s eat.โ€

Huh?

I was bracing myself, wondering what he was going to say next, and I stared at Sigurd, who was always so lazy.

โ€œIโ€™m really hungry.โ€

โ€œW-whatโ€™s with this guy?โ€

And just like that, we were swept along into having a meal with Sigurd. Since going out to eat was too much trouble, he had food brought to the office.

โ€œI havenโ€™t had breakfast yet.โ€

Seriously? Thatโ€™s kind of an adorable way to put it.

Soon after, the food was brought in. It came unusually fast. And it wasnโ€™t just any mealโ€”it was a full-course spread, with meat, vegetables, and even rare fish dishes that are hard to come by inland. There were exactly four servings of drinks, too.

โ€œOh wow, this looks delicious.โ€

โ€œHold on, Mitera.โ€

Sure, it smells amazing, but there are other things to comment on, arenโ€™t there?

Like, is it really okay to eat this much first thing in the morning? And why is he treating us like royalty when weโ€™re just regular folk, except for Griffo?

But what really bugs me isโ€”

โ€œItโ€™s strange, isnโ€™t it? The timing of this lavish meal is perfect. Almost as if they knew in advance we were coming.โ€

Griffo smirked.

I looked at Sigurd. The guildmaster of this massive city, as usual, bit into his juicy steak with a nonchalant expression.

And so, the meeting started over a meal that felt completely mismatched for the occasion.

โ€œI owe you an apology, Isto.โ€

โ€œHuh? Why is that? From what I understand, I should be the one thanking you.โ€

โ€œNo, itโ€™s not like that. You fell into a tough situation because of a decision made by our Guild Union.โ€

I widened my eyes. Thatโ€™s true. If there hadnโ€™t been a level cap, I might not have been banished from [Barba].

โ€œThe reason we implemented the level cap recentlyโ€ฆ If I explain, itโ€™ll lead to a discussion about my skill. Let me start with that.โ€

Sigurd bit into a grilled fish, cracking through it with a sleepy expression.

โ€œMy skill is called [Dream Sight]. As the name suggests, it allows me to predict the future through dreams.โ€

โ€œF-future predictions!?โ€

Mitera and I exclaimed in unison.

โ€œIsnโ€™t that a Gifted Skill!?โ€

โ€œNope, itโ€™s not. If it were, itโ€™d probably be way more convenient and easy to use. Iโ€™ve already confirmed that even in โ€˜Fateโ€™s Drop,โ€™ itโ€™s simply labeled as a โ€˜Skill.'โ€

But still, predicting the future?

Wait a second, does that mean this perfectly-timed feast was also a product of [Dream Sight]?

Sigurd continued to explain his astonishing skill. The accuracy of the future shown in [Dream Sight] is nearly 100%.

To my surprise, even the monster subjugation operation that Griffo participated in was sparked by [Dream Sight].

โ€œIโ€™ve been having a lot of monster-related dreams lately. I couldnโ€™t say for sure if it was the Wigarlus, but I saw a dream where monsters attacked a city. If a horde of monsters were to descend on this large city, the adventurers might not be enough to handle it.โ€

Thereforeโ€”Sigurd continuedโ€”

โ€œIf the guild staff who know this city well and can cooperate with adventurers are also prepared to fight monsters, we can protect the city more effectively.โ€

โ€œThis is the first Iโ€™m hearing of this. Is it to avoid causing chaos?โ€

Mitera asked, and the guildmaster folded his arms.

โ€œThatโ€™s part of it. The main issue is โ€˜certainty.โ€™ If I got it wrong, it would cause a huge uproar. So, officially, we framed it as โ€˜In todayโ€™s world, guild employees should be prepared for anything.'โ€

Wait a minute.

Didnโ€™t you just say the accuracy of [Dream Sight] was nearly perfect?

โ€œ[Dream Sight] isnโ€™t classified as a Gifted Skill likely because it has so many flaws. First, I canโ€™t choose when it activates. So not every dream I have is a premonition.โ€

โ€œThat soundsโ€ฆ problematic.โ€

โ€œWell, the more significant the event, the more vivid and recurring the dreams are, so I usually get a sense of it based on experience. For exampleโ€ฆโ€

Suddenlyโ€”

Sigurdโ€™s sleepy eyes lit up with curiosity, and he looked straight at me.

Huh? Whatโ€™s going on?

โ€œI had a dream about a young man who looked just like you, Isto. He was surrounded by a bunch of cute, powerful girls, a very enviable sight.โ€

โ€œWhat?โ€

โ€œIsto?โ€

Miteraโ€™s expression shifted into a grin instantly. Please donโ€™t glare at me like that! I have no idea whatโ€™s going on!

โ€œA harem at your age, huh? Impressive.โ€

โ€œNo, Iโ€™m being framed here!โ€

โ€œItโ€™s not a crime, so donโ€™t worry. And if the image in [Dream Sight] was that clear, itโ€™s almost certainly going to happen. And seeing you now just confirms it for me. Isto, youโ€™re going to lead a group of strong women in the near future.โ€

Wait a second. I just took my first step toward running an orphanage! Whatโ€™s with this talk about some legendary hero?

โ€œOh, thatโ€™s why Filoรฉ is so attached to you.โ€

Mitera seemed oddly convinced. Are those heat waves rising from her back? Scary. Iโ€™m not saying any of this!

โ€œAnyway, back to the point.โ€

โ€œDonโ€™t just brush it off, guildmaster.โ€

Please, at least explain this to Mitera. Give me a break.

โ€œThis skill has other flaws. Actually, it has one fatal flaw.โ€

โ€œPlease donโ€™t brush it offโ€ฆโ€

Sigurd clenched his fist firmly in front of my dejected face.

โ€œAnd that flaw isโ€ฆ โ€˜sleepinessโ€™!โ€

โ€œHuh? How is that relevant now?โ€

โ€œExactly. This skill makes waking up terrible. The visions arenโ€™t always peaceful, and it seems to drain my life force during sleep. The more serious the dream, the worse the quality of my sleep.โ€

โ€œI see. Thatโ€™s why you always look sleep-deprived.โ€

โ€œExactly. This skill is the reason Iโ€™m in my current position, butโ€ฆโ€

At some point, Sigurd had finished his meal. Maybe he burns through energy even while sleeping. Itโ€™s a complicated skill.

โ€œNow, what I want you two to do is investigate the source of these nightmares. I believe theyโ€™re connected to the recent unusual appearances of rare monsters and the disappearances of adventurers. Isto, I hear you have a fine carriage. I want you to travel around and gather information. This is my non-negotiable condition for supporting you.โ€

โ€œWell, I suppose it is tied to the safety of the region, butโ€”โ€

โ€œNo, thatโ€™s not it.โ€

Huh?

Sigurdโ€™s expression turned unusually serious.

โ€œThe reason I want to stop these nightmaresโ€ฆ is sleep!โ€

โ€œHuh?โ€

โ€œ[Dream Sight] is brutal! Absolutely brutal! The constant exhaustion, the fear of falling asleep during meals or important negotiations! The cruel injustice of dozing off without warning when I should be savoring bliss! Do you understand?โ€

โ€œThat soundsโ€ฆ really difficult.โ€

โ€œThe only ray of hope is that my actions while awake can change the dreams! Which means thereโ€™s a chance that if I try hard enough, I wonโ€™t have nightmares anymore!โ€

โ€œSo, in other wordsโ€ฆ?โ€

โ€œAs soon as possible! Help me love my bed again!โ€

Huh?

So, this request isnโ€™t just about protecting the cityโ€™s peace, but also for Sigurdโ€™sโ€”

โ€œIโ€™m counting on you! For the sake of my peaceful sleep!โ€

He really said it.


Former Guild Employee Opens an Orphanage

Former Guild Employee Opens an Orphanage

Former Guild Employee Opens an Orphanage. Students' Talent Blooms With The Skill [Awakening Appraisal], And While You're At It, You Level Up!?, ๅ…ƒใ‚ฎใƒซใƒ‰่ทๅ“กใ€ๅญคๅ…้™ขใ‚’้–‹ใใ€€ใ‚นใ‚ญใƒซใ€่ฆš้†’้‘‘ๅฎšใ€‘ใง็”Ÿๅพ’ใŸใกใฎๆ‰่ƒฝ้–‹่Šฑใ€ใคใ„ใงใซ่‡ชๅˆ†ใ‚‚ใƒฌใƒ™ใƒซใ‚ขใƒƒใƒ—๏ผ๏ผŸ
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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: , Artist: , Released: 2020 Native Language: Japanese
โ€œShut up, shut up! Youโ€™re out, thatโ€™s what have been decided!โ€ former staff Isto was expelled from the guild for being too low-level. Although his high administrative skills and discerning eye were indispensable for guild management, they were never been appreciated. The world is on the midst of unprecedented battle boom. While high levels and strong battle skills were on high demand, there was nowhere to hire Isto. At loss, Isto tries to work at an orphanage where he was once taken care of and encounters a girl who is about to be killed by a monster. The level difference between Isto and the enemy is more than four times. Moreover, the monster is a super-rare monster. Isto, however, tactfully defeats the monster and saves the girl. Thenโ€ฆ The Gifted Skill [Awakening Appraisal] is released. By risking his life to defeat the monster, Istoโ€™s natural talent blossomed. This [Awakening Appraisal] was an extraordinary ability that allowed him to release the hidden skills of others including copying and using their skills. The girl whom Isto saved was also found to have special combat skills through the [Awakening Appraisal]. By copying her skills, Isto was on his way to becoming an all-around strongman, which he had never imagined. Meanwhile, the guild that fired Isto has stopped its paperwork while on the state of collapse. Isto flatly refuses the request to โ€œcome back.โ€ This is the story of a man who was banished for no good reason, who is loved by the genius girls who protected him, and who eventually (unwillingly) becomes a legendary adventurer through the power of [Awakening Appraisal].

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