"Put your hand in the magic device, and it will automatically appraise your ability values. Detailed information will be printed on your Adventurer card."
Following the introduction from Luna, the signboard girl of the Adventurers' Guild.
Shiraishi Kawa guided Miura Yumiko's actions. As the appraisal target was detected, the device, which had initially appeared unremarkable...
Countless tiny parts rotated.
Pure blue magic energy continuously emerged, finally inscribing itself onto the floating Adventurer card, recording the appraised ability values.
Waiting for the ability value appraisal to finish.
Seeing that Miura Yumiko had no intention of picking it up, Shiraishi Kawa instantly took it, carefully observing the attributes of his first God Chosen.
Miura Yumiko
Profession: Unassigned
Current Status: Hedonistic Chosen
Level: 1
Constitution: 2
Agility: 1.8
Strength: 1.7
Intelligence: 2
Magic: 40
Skills: None
Briefly browsing the Adventurer card, the higher attributes were Constitution and Intelligence, which were amplified after becoming a Hedonistic Chosen.
There were quite a few professions she could choose.
Warrior, which required Constitution, and Mage, which required higher Intelligence, were both options. Handing the Adventurer card to Miura Yumiko...
Shiraishi Kawa said with a slight smile, "Your attribute values are quite good in all aspects."
"It's already higher than most ordinary people. As for career choices, there are many advanced professions you can pick, such as Priest, Cleric, High Priest."
"Magician series are also an option."
"Then how exactly should I choose?"
As Soubu High School's top normie, Miura Yumiko had virtually no concept of Adventurer professions, let alone the many professions available on the Adventurer card.
She was still completely bewildered, so she decisively threw the question of profession choice to Shiraishi Kawa: "I want a profession that can fight evil spirits."
"Then you should still choose a sacred series. Cleric or High Priest are both fine."
"Then Cleric it is!"
Given a clear direction, Miura Yumiko decisively used her Adventurer card to change professions. Light continuously appeared before her eyes.
Her originally blank profession panel
now had the addition of Cleric, along with basic skills. These were Purification and blessing-type skills. Even though she had never learned these skills,
she knew how to use them.
"Holy Light!"
Without a weapon, Miura Yumiko decisively activated her skill. An extremely pure and dazzling light immediately appeared in her palm,
illuminating the somewhat dim room.
"She adapts to her identity quite quickly."
"If you want to raise your Adventurer level, you can consider killing wandering evil spirits. This is a way to gain experience points."
"Raising your level grants you attribute points and SP skill points."
Perhaps due to the Hedonistic Chosen's blessing, her base stats were quite high, so she could only choose from the most advanced professions.
Shiraishi Kawa wasn't particularly surprised by this.
The male lead in the konosuba original was a shut-in high school student who lacked exercise, so even after becoming an Adventurer, his various attributes
were ridiculously low.
He explained the Adventurer professions and the function of SP points in detail to Miura Yumiko, helping her gradually master her abilities. After handling things,
he had no intention of staying in the original world for now.
If according to the Konosuba World's setting, the dead bodies could, to some extent, be classified as undead. Carrying the magic device,
his next goal
was to go to the Apocalypse World, help Busujima Saeko and Marikawa Shizuka become Adventurers, hunt dead bodies to gain experience, and improve their attributes.
He would still use the same explanation he gave Miura Yumiko.
"This is how you awaken as an Adventurer. I won't interfere with your specific profession choices; you can consider functional aspects when choosing."
Looking at the several young girls before him,
who were dressed in refreshing styles, Shiraishi Kawa placed the magic device on the table. The first to undergo profession awakening was Busujima Saeko.
It didn't exceed his expectations.
After the Hedonistic Chosen's blessing, her attribute values allowed her to choose any profession. And Busujima Saeko, who was already the captain of the Kendo Club,
decisively made her choice: "I want to become a Sword Master!"
"You can."
With the profession change complete, Busujima Saeko, who had trained for years and already had strong physical qualities, had arguably the highest attribute values among everyone.
The profession change process was smooth.
Miyamoto Rei chose the Sharpshooter profession, while the tsundere-type Takagi Saya became a top-tier Elemental Magician.
And Marikawa Shizuka, who was originally a school nurse
and had a gentle personality, became a Nun.
Sword Master, Sharpshooter, Elemental Magician, and Nun—to some extent, all aspects of the professions were well-balanced.
"As for the equipment you need,"
"I will get you starter sets in other worlds. For leveling up, rely on hunting zombies. Teamwork is very important."
After helping them assess their abilities and awaken their professions,
the worries in the Apocalypse World completely vanished. Shiraishi Kawa looked at Marikawa Shizuka, whose hands emitted a gentle light,
and Takagi Saya, a Magician who had mastered all basic elements.
This was all he could do. The path to future improvement lay before them; the dead body virus was absolutely impossible to quell.
With so many monsters,
Shiraishi Kawa was also very curious to see how much this Adventurer team from the Apocalypse World could naturally grow.
"..."
"Is this what a professional is?!"
Takagi Saya looked at the purified water created using magic, consuming magic power. Her raised lips already indicated her current mood.
She was particularly astonished.
She had never imagined that she, too, could possess supernatural abilities.
Without having found matching equipment yet, Miyamoto Rei was already looking forward to the specific effects of her Sharpshooter profession.
If there was anyone who seemed out of place,
it could only be Minami Rika.
After spending time together yesterday, she had gradually become familiar with Busujima Saeko and Miyamoto Rei. Initially, she hadn't noticed the difference between being a God Chosen and an ordinary person.
But now… Minami Rika looked at the others who could skillfully use magic skills. To say she wasn't looking forward to it would certainly be a lie!
The most crucial thing was that
she had already rejected Shiraishi Kawa before, and now to actively want to become a Hedonistic Chosen… she really didn't have the thick skin to do it.
"..."
Unaware that the atmosphere was a bit strange, Marikawa Shizuka, as a Nun, was like a child who had found a new toy.
Both her hands were imbued with Holy Light.
With a face full of pleasant surprise, she looked at her friend Minami Rika, adding fuel to the fire: "Rika, doesn't my profession look really powerful?!"
"..."
She could only respond with silence. Just as she was about to offer a few compliments,
she heard a middle-aged man pleading outside the window. Changing into clothes that covered her body, Takagi Saya curiously walked to the balcony.
The scene before her, however, made her frown slightly.
A middle-aged man with a little girl was desperately begging for shelter, but he was mercilessly killed with a knife, leaving the girl
standing stunned in place.
The number of zombies wandering around wasn't large, but there were six or seven, steadily moving towards the little girl.
"What happened?"
Noticing that there were no other passersby, Shiraishi Kawa brazenly played with Takagi Saya's large breasts. Following her refer to direction, he looked out.
A young girl
was gradually being surrounded by dead bodies. She suppressed her fear, covering her mouth with her hand, trying not to make any noise, and guarding her father's corpse.
"..."
With his excellent eyesight,
Shiraishi Kawa clearly saw the trembling girl. She had short reddish-brown hair and was quite cute in appearance. As for her identity,
he instantly recalled it.
She was also a character from the Apocalypse World, Shiri Airisu. Both her mental state and behavior were inappropriate for her current age.
Developmental? She's a jailbait girl!
"Do you need help?"
Takagi Saya felt an electric shock-like sensation through her body. She had no intention of acting rashly, as to survive in a collapsed apocalypse,
one absolutely could not harbor saintly compassion.
"Yes, these zombies can be used as practice targets for you."
Since the kind-hearted loli was lucky enough to encounter him, Shiraishi Kawa certainly wouldn't watch her die among the zombies.
He briefly scanned the zombies.
Their numbers weren't large, making them quite suitable as practice targets for this new Adventurer team.
"Okay!"
"Then leave it to us."
Takagi Saya didn't refuse. Instead, she led her teammates and decisively leaped easily from the second floor. The sound of their landing immediately attracted all the zombies.
They began the rescue of Shiri Airisu.
This level of combat
Shiraishi Kawa had no intention of observing. Even without becoming a professional, with Busujima Saeko's current world-breaking strength,
completing the rescue would be easy.
He came to the living room sofa and sat down. Due to the loss of signal, the television had completely lost its function, but Shiraishi Kawa didn't care.
Just as he was about to put away the magic device for assessing abilities,
he turned his head
and saw Minami Rika, whose expression was a bit flustered. He could probably guess her current state: possessing extraordinary power
was something no one would refuse if it was right in front of them.
However, obtaining such power required a corresponding price.
"Shiraishi Kawa… classmate, to become an Adventurer, do I have to become a God Chosen? Is there any other way?"
Through Marikawa Shizuka,
she had tentatively discovered the price of becoming a Hedonistic Chosen: offering one's body and mind, and giving the most sincere faith to the god Shiraishi Kawa.
But such a thing… for Minami Rika, who usually had a strong, independent personality, it was truly difficult to do. After a brief internal struggle, she still chose to ask.
"Of course there is."
"Actually, you can still become an Adventurer without becoming a God Chosen."
To her question, Shiraishi Kawa replied in a relaxed tone, guessing that she wanted to use another price to skip the God Chosen step and gain superpowers.
The development of events was no different from what he had expected.
Upon receiving a clear answer,
Minami Rika's expression became much more serious. She asked, "The price of becoming a God Chosen… I might find it a bit hard to accept. Is there another way to compensate?"
"No."
"To be precise, I have no obligation to help anyone else. It's not that they actively chose to become God Chosen; to be precise, it was I
who chose them."
Unrelated passersby, why should he care about their lives or deaths?
Shiraishi Kawa smiled and shook his head. Moreover, in all aspects, Minami Rika's chips were completely insufficient. There was no price for assessing abilities.
But there is no price, no one is willing to help for free.
"God is benevolent. To those God Chosen who believe in Me, I grant them the opportunity to become Transcendent and possess extraordinary abilities."
"…"
Hearing the words that followed, Minami Rika's heart became even more conflicted, as she considered giving the most precious thing she had preserved for so many years to a relative stranger.
Even if the other party was a God from another world, it was still a bit difficult for her to accept. But when she thought about it from a slightly different perspective:
It was an apocalyptic world.
No one could see the future, and as for matters of romance, it seemed even harder to hope for. However, the price of becoming an Adventurer and possessing extraordinary abilities was something she valued greatly.
After a moment of hesitation, Minami Rika finally made her choice. She took a deep breath to calm herself, though her gaze still flickered away. She said earnestly, "Shiraishi Kawa-sama."
"I…"
"I want to become a God Chosen. Is there still a chance now?"
"As I just said, God is benevolent. I will naturally not ignore the wishes of those who desire to advance and become Adventurers."
He hadn't expected Minami Rika to agree so readily.
So… the opening of a new profession seemed to be right before his eyes. His impression of her was already quite good, and she happened to meet the requirements for the God profession.
Shiraishi Kawa smiled faintly and nodded slightly.
"So, have you truly made up your mind to offer Me everything, including your loyalty!"
"…Mm!"
Considering that Marikawa Shizuka and Busujima Saeko were still at home, Minami Rika felt her cheeks burning hot, as if only her own bedroom would suffice.
She slowly got up.
She took off the black jacket she was wearing, and Minami Rika, dressed in a form-fitting tank top, presented her flawless body before Shiraishi Kawa.
"Please…"
"Please, God, come with me."
As for giving his little brother a break, Shiraishi Kawa had no such thought. After all, he was a heaven-sent strong man with the Energy Max skill.
Following Minami Rika's footsteps, they arrived at the most spacious bedroom on the second floor.
The lights weren't on, but with the moonlight pouring in through the window, he could see her actions.
She slowly took off the tank top she was wearing.
Her fair, flawless back showed clear signs of having exercised. She didn't turn her head to look at him, simply taking off her light garments.
She sat quietly on the edge of the bed.
Noticing Shiraishi Kawa picking her up, Minami Rika tightly squinted her eyes, her voice carrying a hint of plea: "Please… be gentle."
"I haven't done it before!"
"That's for sure."
Considering how to reduce Minami Rika's physical pain and help her increase her combat power, Shiraishi Kawa was not afraid of the cooked duck running away in this situation.
He decisively used his divine authority to bestow.
He bestowed upon her the identity of a Hedonistic Chosen. The divine aura that emanated filled the room with an ambiguous atmosphere, and her eyes gradually became hazy.
Her innermost desires, influenced by the divine aura, were infinitely magnified.
Minami Rika, lying on the bed, actively embraced Shiraishi Kawa.
Just as they were about to begin, the bedroom door gently opened, and the women, dressed in cool bikini swimsuits, walked into the bedroom.
Busujima Saeko and Miyamoto Rei had no objections.
The first to speak was Marikawa Shizuka, with a surprised tone. She didn't think that Minami Rika had stolen Shiraishi Kawa, but rather complained indignantly.
"You actually thought of monopolizing Shiraishi-kun, that's too much!"
"…"
Being complained about by her friend face to face, Minami Rika dared not open her eyes. In the beginning, she clearly had the chance to become a Hedonistic Chosen.
But now… she was actively offering herself. Thinking of this made her feel ashamed.
"That's right, Shiraishi Kawa-sama's time is precious. Minami-nee, what you're doing is really too much."
It was Takagi Saya who complained.
Especially after mastering the Adventurer profession as a Magician, her affection for Shiraishi Kawa was absolute, even surpassing everything else.
She sat at the head of the bed.
She didn't do anything else, but the gazes of everyone made Minami Rika not know what to do. Gritting her teeth, she turned passive into active.
"…"
Minami Rika, she actively seized the future!
This kind of scene, for Shiraishi Kawa, was not much; at most, it was a rigorous test for his Energy Max skill.
From a professional perspective, he had a lot of experience he hadn't imparted to the women.
"Next, let me tell you about the specialties of Adventurers!"
"…"
"Shiraishi Kawa-sama, I want to advance!"
Detected current God profession, possesses Hedonistic Chosen: 10. This profession cannot be upgraded. Blank profession panel activated.
Looking at the notification from the Golden Finger panel, Shiraishi Kawa suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment.
His tireless efforts had yielded results. He didn't have any new ideas for the blank profession yet.
However, the advancement of God Chosen was limitless, which meant that he would still have many things to toil over in the future.
"As the God of Pleasure,"
"a proper Impaty should be understandable, right?"