'It seems I'm attracting even more attention...'
Yang Tao was walking on the road to the Adventurers Guild, looking even more heroic and extraordinary set off by a set of silver-white armor with a purple glow.
'But, being cool is all that matters!'
Walking into the Adventurers Guild.
[World Exploration Value 1.220%]
'Has the protagonist been here?'
This exploration value is neither high nor low; there shouldn't be any important plot characters here.
His arrival drew the attention of some people who were sitting around tables laden with food and drinks.
'Does the Adventurers Guild moonlight as a restaurant?'
Confirming there was no one who looked like a protagonist, Yang Tao headed toward the counter, but suddenly, a leg appeared in his path.
Yang Tao paused slightly and swept his gaze toward the owner of that leg.
A lecherous man in his thirties, noticing his gaze, was looking at him with a provocative expression.
'What the hell? What kind of cliché plot is this? Isn't this usually the protagonist's exclusive privilege?'
He glanced at the provocative man and walked right past him. He wasn't some violence-obsessed maniac; the guy was probably just jealous that he was better-looking and better-equipped than him.
It was a fact, and he couldn't stop the guy from being jealous.
His detour immediately drew a chorus of boos. A smug smile appeared on the provocative man's face, though Yang Tao didn't know what there was to be smug about.
This so-called Adventurers Guild, frankly, was more like a small tavern.
The only staff member was a young woman, also around thirty, with a professional smile on her face that was completely unaffected by what was happening in the hall.
"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"
Yang Tao glanced at the mission board behind the woman. It was filled with the top-tier missions of this world; it was more of a display board than a mission board.
Posting it behind the counter was just telling adventurers not to throw their lives away if they lacked the strength.
"I want to become an adventurer. What procedures do I need to follow?"
"It's very simple. You just need to register here to become an Iron adventurer, and you can go to the mission board over there to accept missions corresponding to your rank."
Yang Tao nodded slightly upon hearing this.
He had seen the other mission board when he walked in; many adventurers were standing in front of it, constantly discussing the missions.
"Then, please help me register."
"No problem, sir."
After a simple process, Yang Tao received a copper nameplate the size of a matchbox with his name engraved on it.
Fiddling with the nameplate in his hand, Yang Tao asked curiously, "How are the adventurer ranks classified in our guild?"
The receptionist showed no dissatisfaction and patiently explained the adventurer ranking system:
"The adventurer ranks are Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Mithril, Orichalcum, and Adamantite. Before Gold, you only need to complete a certain number of missions of the same rank to be promoted to the next level."
What kind of Terraria classification is this??
Are you sure you didn't get it wrong? Is the last one Adamantite, not Gold? Shouldn't there be Hallowed, Chlorophyte, and Lunar Pillar ranks after that!
Yang Tao had a retort stuck in his throat. He suddenly felt that he had done this kind of retorting before he transmigrated.
'The world of Overlord?'
Ainz Ooal Gown!
Yang Tao suddenly found his goal. What could be more fun than out-pretending someone when they are trying to act cool?
'Raising an army of destruction led by a Destruction Lord should be impressive enough. I also need to find some giant units...'
However, he still had to confirm it first. What if it wasn't the world of Ainz Ooal Gown? Wouldn't he be winking at a blind man?
"Excuse me, may I ask the name of this city?"
The guild receptionist looked confused, but she still told Yang Tao the name of the city.
"This is the fortress city of E-Rantel on the border of the Kingdom..."
E-Rantel!
No doubt about it, this is definitely the world of Ainz Ooal Gown, a protagonist so powerful that he plays mind games with the air itself.
Hmm...
It's similar to what he did in Demon Slayer, but he did it occasionally, while Ainz Ooal Gown does it passively. Plus, with a group of subordinates who overthink everything, it's absolutely hilarious.
By the way, the term "brain-supplementing" comes from Ainz Ooal Gown's subordinate, Demiurge.
He greatly admires Ainz Ooal Gown and always believes that Ainz knows everything and is omnipotent.
Therefore, whenever Ainz does something or says something, Demiurge always imagines that Ainz has a grand plan or has considered deep, far-reaching meanings.
But in reality, Ainz hasn't thought that much at all.
Because of him, all of Ainz Ooal Gown's subordinates have become "brain-supplementers."
"Thanks."
He turned and walked toward the mission board.
'Kill wolf packs appearing from the Tomb Great Forest... Kill brown bears... Kill wild boars...'
Uh, Yang Tao looked around and found that as a Copper adventurer, he could only accept some missions to kill animals. Even for the lowest-level magical beasts, one had to be at least Iron rank to accept them.
However, Yang Tao didn't mind.
He scanned the other missions on the board regarding the Tomb Great Forest.
'Kill ghost dogs... giant beetles... jumping leeches... explore the forest...'
He silently noted them down. When he went to the Tomb Great Forest later, he would clear out the magical beasts; this way, he could complete the missions and also taste them.
Just as Yang Tao was about to leave, three figures blocked his path. Even without thinking, he knew it was the provocative man from earlier.
"Hey, kid, that's some nice armor you've got!"
A standard graduate of the Villain Academy.
Yang Tao had even anticipated what the guy was going to say next. However, a smile appeared on his face, and he asked very sincerely, "Big brother, you have a great eye. This cost me a fortune. If you want it, I won't overcharge you; I'll sell it to you for 40,000 gold coins."
The provocative man's eyes nearly popped out when he heard the price: "40,000 gold coins? Why don't you just go rob someone?"
"Exactly!"
A heavy war pike rested on the guy's shoulder. The immense weight instantly forced the provocative fellow to his knees.
"I'm robbing you now. Take out everything you have on you. However, in consideration of your reminder, I'll leave you with your underwear..."
"Kid! You..."
The guy's accomplice was about to speak when he felt a chill; his low-level armor was ripped apart directly by the other party.
Thud. They had kicked a steel plate.
A drop of cold sweat dripped from his forehead.
"My lord, don't... I'll take it off right now!"
The three of them nimbly stripped off their gear and weapons. Compared to these worldly possessions, their lives were obviously more important.
Just then, an adventurer sitting and drinking, perhaps unable to stand Yang Tao's behavior, immediately stood up and walked toward Yang Tao, saying, "Sir, isn't this a bit too bullying? They were only..."
Slap!
Yang Tao slapped the guy unconscious and cursed, "Damn, whose pants weren't zipped up, letting you leak out?"
"You three, strip him naked for me. It's fucking disgusting."
He looked around the room at the onlookers and said, "You didn't step out when they were causing me trouble, but now you stand out to criticize me? Is there anyone else here who wants to uphold justice for these three guys? Step out together; I'm in a hurry!"
One-shotting an Iron adventurer meant he had at least Silver rank strength or higher.
However, some people were still unhappy with Yang Tao's arrogant manner. They were all people who licked blood off the blade; how could they endure such provocation?
"Kid, you..."
Slap...
"Strip this one naked too."
"I don't believe it. He's just one person..."
Slap.
"And this one too."