652: The Brave One, Ryuta Mizutani

“Can someone like me really save the world?”

On the side of a medieval-style street,

A young man with messy hair and a delicate appearance spoke with a hint of insecurity.

In front of him was a building that combined Eastern and Western styles: the Adventurers' Guild.

The combination of Eastern and Western styles meant it felt Western, but not entirely so.

“It really is just like in anime and games.”

“If that’s the case, then I can do it too, right?”

The young man grinned excitedly.

His name was Mizutani Ritta, a 17-year-old high school student.

Yesterday, after participating in his Kendo club activity,

He was hit and killed by an out-of-control truck on his way home.

When he woke up again, he found himself in a temple.

In the center of the temple stood a stunningly beautiful young lady with long white hair and luxurious clothing.

The young lady introduced herself as Naar, the Eternal God of Guanghui.

She had chosen Mizutani Ritta from among thousands of Trash high school students, hoping he could become a Hero and save the Heroic Divine Realm.

A Trash high school student.

Killed by a truck.

Then Transmigration to another world to become a Hero.

Finally, forming his own Hero team, upholding justice all the way, and defeating the Devil King.

This was clearly the plot of a Japanese RPG!

Although Mizutani Ritta was a bit insecure, he was still full of passion.

In his previous life, he had always been a person with a very low sense of presence.

Average looks, average grades, no romantic experience.

By no means did he look like a hero destined to save the world.

But it was precisely such a person who could be chosen by a goddess to become the hero who saves the world.

Moreover, he had also received blessings from the goddess and acquired several powerful skills that others didn't have.

There was no other way; a Hero is a player, and players always get cheats, after all.

“After a day of leveling up, I’ve finally reached the Rank required to join the Adventurers' Guild.”

“According to the usual plot, I should meet my first companion here, right?”

“I hope it’s a cute girl.”

“After all, that’s how the plot is in all anime series!”

Thinking of teaming up with a cute young lady in the future, Mizutani Ritta became incredibly excited.

He never expected that such a good thing as Transmigration would happen to him.

“My team should have a Priest, a Mage, an Archer, and a Tank.”

“The Priest must be a gentle big sister, and the Mage can be a loli.”

“As for the Archer, she should be a tsundere young lady, like a childhood friend.”

“The remaining role can be a Tank or a support for daily life; these characters are usually uncles, right?”

“We will get to know each other through battles and hardships, forming an unbreakable bond…”

“Finally, the uncle will die protecting us, and I will awaken my power due to his death, defeat the Devil King, and then get caught in a love triangle with the Priestess sister, the Mage loli, and the Archer young lady.”

“Well, what a grand and magnificent story!”

At the entrance of the Adventurers' Guild, Mizutani Ritta was muttering to himself, having already played out the entire future plot in his mind.

Just as he was lost in thought, a gentle voice sounded behind him.

“Hello, please excuse me.”

Mizutani Ritta was startled, turned his head, and immediately froze.

He saw a Young Miss dressed in a white robe standing behind him, seemingly also wanting to enter the Adventurers' Guild.

She had a head full of golden hair, an exquisite face, and eyes as clear as a sacred spring.

At a glance, she was a gentle, lovely, soft, and sweet kind sister.

These characteristics perfectly matched all of Mizutani Ritta's fantasies about a Priestess sister!

“She’s here!”

“This Young Miss must be my first teammate, right?!”

Mizutani Ritta was thrilled.

He wished he could grab the golden-haired Young Miss's hand right now and tell her that they would experience hardships together and forge a bond of friendship!

However, Mizutani Ritta had been single for 17 years.

He usually couldn't speak when he saw girls.

Especially in front of such a perfect Young Miss who only existed in his fantasies, he even forgot to breathe.

He could only slightly move aside, making way for the Priestess Young Miss to enter the Adventurers' Guild.

“Thank you.”

The Young Miss nodded slightly at Mizutani Ritta and entered the Adventurers' Guild.

Watching the Young Miss's retreating figure, Mizutani Ritta stood frozen for a long time before recovering.

“She’s so gentle…”

“She must be a Priestess!”

“I’m such Trash; I couldn’t even say a word when I saw her.”

“But I’m a Hero! How can I be so spineless?!”

“After I change my profession later, I must invite her to join my team!”

Mizutani Ritta blamed himself, then cheered himself up, and followed her into the Adventurers' Guild.

Inside the Adventurers' Guild, it was bustling with people.

This was where Adventurers changed professions and where adventure quests were posted.

It also functioned as a tavern, making it an Adventurers' base.

Since this was the first layer of the Heroic Divine Realm, the Adventurers' Rank here wouldn't be too high.

After Mizutani Ritta changed his profession, he would be able to find teammates here and begin his journey to save the world.

Just like in most anime series,

The receptionist at the guild counter was also a gentle Young Miss in uniform, with a beauty that surpassed all the women Mizutani Ritta had encountered in his previous life.

However, she was still quite a bit less beautiful than that golden-haired Young Miss.

At the counter, Mizutani Ritta kept glancing sideways.

The golden-haired Young Miss not only had an excellent appearance,

But also possessed a pure and divine aura.

At this moment, she had already completed her profession change.

Listening to her conversation with the receptionist, she had indeed changed to a Priestess.

This further convinced Mizutani Ritta that she was his destined Priestess teammate.

“Hello, what profession would you like to change to?”

Hearing the receptionist's question, Mizutani Ritta finally came to his senses and said, “I want to change to a Warrior.”

Mizutani Ritta's reason for choosing Warrior was simple.

Generally, protagonists are Warriors who use swordsmanship.

At the same time, as a Hero, Mizutani Ritta also had to pull out the legendary Holy Sword.

“To change to a Warrior, your base Strength needs to be above 30, and there are also certain requirements for Physique and Agility. Could you show me your status panel?”

The receptionist asked Mizutani Ritta.

“Of course.”

Mizutani Ritta nodded.

In this world, everyone had a status panel, just like in a game.

As a Transmigrator, he also received a status panel from the goddess.

Moreover, it had certain unique characteristics.

Name: Mizutani Ritta.

Rank: 10.

Strength: 120.

Agility: 147.

Physique: 81.

Spirit: 52.

Skills: Basic Swordsmanship (Lv1), Cross Slash (Lv1), Bond of Friendship (Lv1), Guanghui of Hope (Lv1)...

“Rank 10, total attributes already reached 200!!!”

Seeing Mizutani Ritta's attribute panel, the receptionist Young Miss's mouth fell open.