The World's Strongest Faker

Returning to Work

After winning the challenge, Ernest, along with Sophia, attended the Parents Teacher Orientation. It’s just a boring meeting that anyone wouldn’t care to listen to. Ernest even napped during the said meeting.

It went for over two hours, after that, the happiest time of all, leaving. 

Preparing to head back to their home, Ernest, along with his little sister, walked towards the main street to hail the coachman.

Since there was an occasion in the school, such as that meeting, Ernest was stuck in a long line of people.

Patiently waiting, the two of them were silent. Ernest, who just defeated a B-class adventurer, shook everyone who watched it. He was supposed to be the weakest, an ant in an adventuring industry. But earlier, what was supposed to be a one-sided and easy match turned into the greatest facepalm in history.

He is still feeling jubilated from that fight. For Ernest, it opened a new path. A path to reclamation and glory, those who shunned him when he was weak are going to get some.

“Brother...your flight earlier, it was amazing. I never knew you would win that.” 

Sophia broke the silence.

“What? You were not confident that I would win that? That was a piece of cake. I just slapped him calmly.” 

“Woah...you’re prouder than before huh? You literally changed, brother.”  

Ernest looked at Sophia after she said that. Of course, he changed. But that’s because of the system. It gave him power. A power that he received without special reason. 

What was the system's purpose? A question that Ernest is still searching for. Why him when a system can pick from literally anyone, especially his teammates from that raid. Why him? 

There’s no time to ponder, the system gave him power and that was it. I should be grateful.

…

One day later, outside Ernest’s house, in the field. 

Ernest sat on the lush green fields, blankly staring at the sea of clouds above him. 

“What should I do? I feel stuck.” 

There were still five days before he could return to his adventure work. But the boredom is killing him inside. 

The feeling of defeating monsters from the instance dungeon lingers deep inside him. A sensation that he could never forget. Just thinking of it is making him pumped up.

A system message was prompted.

[New Mission! Enter the Instance Dungeon and complete it.]

[Rewards: 2,500 experience points, 20 status points, one mystery box, and two chances for the spin-to-win wheel.]

“Instance dungeon? Like before?” 

It feels as though the system felt what he’s feeling so it gave him a mission to kill time. 

Ernest stood up with an instance dungeon key in his hand. Seems like he accepted the mission.

“I’m just going to defeat three hundred goblins and that weird boss, right? I’m in!” 

Ernest entered the dungeon.

…

As expected, it was the same as before. Killing three hundred goblins and finishing the dungeon. His level rose to 20 after, but that was not enough. 

Even though his mission is now complete, it wasn’t enough to satisfy him.

So using the last dungeon key, he entered again and massacred and slaughtered those insides.

Ernest finished it. It was just the same as the other two before. His level rose to level 25. 

[Quest completed! You received 2,500 experience points, 10 status points, 1 mystery box, and 2 chances for the spin-to-win wheel.] 

[You have 55 unused status points.]

Closing the rewards panel, Ernest opened his attribute tab and invested 20 in strength, 10 in agility, 10 in intellect, 5 in vitality, and 5 in dexterity.

[[User: Ernest Teucher.

Level: 25

Title: Goblin Slayer (When facing goblins, attack power will increase 10%)

Strength - 80

Agility - 45

Intellect - 45

Vitality - 30

Dexterity - 30

Unique Skill - Firebolt, Thunder Strike, Essence of Thunder.

Passive skills: Dash, Wake Attack, Aerial Evasion, Courage, Relieve, Auto Block.]

Active Skills: Circle Break, Impact Wave, Triple s***h, Moonlight Splitter. ]

Seeing his new stats, Ernest wondered.

“How strong will I become when I return to my work?” 

Of course, killing 900 goblins, three end-stage bosses. He now has high expectations of himself. He can’t wait to see that.

Next, he opened his new rewards. Which is the mystery box. It was his first time opening it. 

Without hesitation, he opened the box. 

[Congratulations! You received a mobility potion!]

[Mobility potion: One-time use item that increases the user’s agility five times.]

‘What the? I was expecting an item and you gave me this? I thought you could read my mind and figure out what I like?” 

Ernest complained inwardly, he still has his beginner’s set and the sword he received from the system. He’s now level 25, which is not a beginner’s level. He deserved to have decent equipment! 

‘Maybe this spin-to-win wheel may give me what I want. Please God of Luck, smile at me.’ 

With two chances, Ernest spun the wheel of fortune while mouthing a prayer. 

“Please, Lord! The divine item! The divine item! I will repent my sins for all of my life if you give me that please!” 

The wheel slowed down. And…

Ernest's face turned grim. 

[Congratulations! You received a strengthening potion.] 

“Are you f*****g kidding me? Potions again?” Ernest spun the wheel again in infuriation. He wanted an item! An Item! Why does the system don’t want to give him what he wants?

He placed his hopes in his last chance, hoping that he could receive an item. Not a potion. 

The wheel stopped.

[Congratulations! You received 500 experience points] 

“Oh...my...fucking...God!!” 

Ernest was filled with anger. His emotional peaks, he couldn’t take this anymore. He wanted an item and then he received the worst prize possible? His anger swelled within him and kicked the ground to vent his anger.

Ernest's strength was not the same as before, so each kick sent forth a massive quantity of soil. If it had not rained just a few days ago, the surrounding area might have been engulfed in a cloud of dust. 

Moments later, he calmed down and accepted his rewards. Maybe it was not just his day.

Thus he returned home with a depressing look. There are only five days left before he can return to his work.

…

And that day finally comes. When he was now able to return to his work. Ernest used his time well, completing daily quests, granting him 50 status points on which he invested in strength, making it 130. 

But before he could leave, he received a mission from the system.

[New Quest! Title: Demonstration of your new self. Join any party and finish a dungeon. Rewards: 3,000 experience points, 10 status points, and two luxury boxes.] 

Ernest gape inside after he read those last words. Luxury boxes? Are they a type of box that contains luxurious rewards? ‘I hope that box lives up to its name.’

Donning his suit, the white cape fluttered flamboyantly. 

“Here I come.” 

…

On one of the busiest and crowded places in the Cryoliniese Kingdom, the capital stood a three story-tall extravagant building. It was one of the most visited places by tourists and the nation’s pride. The Adventurer’s Building.

This is where adventurers get their quest before entering the dungeon. Sometimes it’s crowded, sometimes it is not. Luckily, it was the latter so he was able to get in the building easily.

Inside the tallest building in the kingdom, a fragrance wafted over at the rune air-condition units located at the ceiling and walls. It was hot outside so anyone would feel relieved by entering this building. 

In front of him, Ernest saw the bulletin board. A board that contains quests, is also the first step before entering the dungeon. 

Ernest looked at the bulletin board and found out quests from D and C class dungeons were all gone. That was expected since most of the adventurers are either D-rank. D-rank dungeons pay well so anyone in their right mind will just remain in that rank to avoid death.

Now that the D and C rank are gone. It left him with three other choices, B-rank, A-rank, and S-rank. B-rank is okay but A-rank and S-rank is off the question. He is still a D-rank adventurer and even if he had defeated a B-rank adventurer doesn’t mean he will be given a pass to any party. 

Still, he needs to try, Ernest has a mission that needs completion. If he wants to finish it, he needs to create a party.

In the building, there is a public hall where most of the adventurers are congregated. Here, you can ask someone and create a party or just chill out.

There, he began searching for his party. There is an easy way and there is a hard way.

The easy way is to post a recruitment paper on the adventurer’s bulletin board and wait for someone to partake in your party. To know someone is interested in your party, they’ll contact you via gem communication rune, each adventurer has one. The hardest way is to ask an adventurer one by one. Ernest took the easy route and waited patiently.

Three hours later, there was no response. Still, he patiently waited until thirty minutes later, someone joined his party.

[Hello, I'm a B-rank healer class and I want to join your party!] 

A woman's voice sounded in his gem communication rune, prompting him to double tap the gem.

As soon as he tapped the gem twice, an image was projected in front of him.

It was a woman. Along with the gender tab, there is also an accomplishment tab where one can see the achievements of the said adventurer. She has a lot of completed dungeons. She’s experienced. Ernest gladly accepted those who are experienced. 

[Okay, I’ve received your application! Please meet me in the public hall inside the adventurer’s building. I’m wearing a white cape.] 

Ernest responded.

[Okay!] 

She texted back. Her name was not displayed so Ernest doesn't know her name. ‘I hope it’s a beautiful woman.’

Then five minutes later. While Ernest was sitting on a couch, waiting for another party member. Someone patted his shoulder from behind. 

Ernest glanced over his shoulder, “How may I help you…” 

Ernest was stunned at the sight of a beautiful woman behind him. A rose fragrant wafted over her lilac-purple hair. Her blue eyes fixed on him made Ernest avert his red-beet face. She was so beautiful! Like a Goddess descended on earth. Not to mention, she was wearing a white dress and a high-low style skirt with black-hemming that gave her the impression of a princess. No, she is a princess!

“Uhm...Eh...How...may...I...help...you? Kyah.” Ernest couldn’t face her directly, she likes beautiful women but the problem is that he can’t talk to them straightly. He would die before he can even have a decent and smooth conversation with them.

“I’m the one who joined your party. The panda icon?” Her sweet and soothing voice turned his face even redder.

Ernest was starstrucked. She’s so beautiful. Of course, he expected this woman to be beautiful but she’s way off the charts. Just from her words, his heart couldn’t stop beating faster. 

‘Please...be calm my beating heart...no way...is this what you call love at first sight? Kyah!.’

Seeing his dumb look, the princess leaned closer to his face. 

“Uhm...is there something wrong.” 

“Ghfu.” 

Ernest reflexively stood up and took a step back. She was way too close. 

“Ahh...so you’re the one? I’m sorry for my idiocracy.” 

“No no...it’s okay.” the princess smiled radiantly with her thumbs up. 

“I’m in love…” Ernest softly muttered. 

“Pardon?” 

“No, pay it no heed.” Ernest cleared his throat, preparing himself to engage in a conversation with a beautiful girl. His heart is still beating fast.  

“So, I’m Ernest Teucher, a D-rank adventurer but don’t mind it. I have a lot of experiences and will surely won’t drag you down.” 

“No worries, I’m not bothered at all. I saw your fight at the magic institute and I must say you’re strong. My name is Christine. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”

‘So her name is Christine huh?’ 

“Now where are the others?” Christine asked, looking around.

“You’re the only one who joined so far. Frantically speaking, I was waiting for almost four hours here.”

“Is that so? Then, in that case, the two of us are enough. Come on, let's go!” 

Christine grabbed him by the hand, Ernest could smell the aroma of her lilac-purple hair trailing behind her. 

But there’s one question in mind. There are only two of them. How will they be able to finish a B-class dungeon?