Chapter 267 part 3
Two weeks later, after another two weeks had passed and beyond the one-week timeframe for accepting support requests, Jirgu reluctantly made the choice to finally use this support request system.
Oh Jirgu.
In these two weeks, Jirgu had worked hard to earn money while ensuring his safety, struggled to improve his equipment and tools, and persistently continued looking for companions. While he somehow managed the former, the latter did not go well at all.
Just like Jirgu, many other new explorers had done their best, and since everyone was growing as explorers, Jirgu couldn’t step out of the ordinary.
It was obvious without even thinking that it wasn’t just Jirgu who was making an effort.
It wasn’t his fault, the average ability among explorers was steadily improving, which was a situation that should be welcomed by the management.
Unfortunately, Jirgu lacked a talent that set him apart.
However, for him, there seemed to be a stroke of luck, almost like an unexpected fortune waiting beyond the worst-case scenario, similar to the time when Dreissen and the others saved him from a predicament.
With a decision made, Jirgu, swallowing his pride, visited the Inraen branch and applied for the use of the support request system to Yor-El, who greeted him with a motherly smile.
For Yor-El, who had somewhat forcibly secured her position as Jirgu’s receptionist, it was only a matter of time before Jirgu would apply for the support request system, given his recent predicaments.
「Yor-El ~~~~」
「Yeah, yeah, Jirgu, you did very well. I understand that your efforts haven’t yielded results yet, but I know that the process is going well.」
「Thank you very much ~~~」
Jirgu was guided from the reception counter to a private room inside the branch. He slumped over the desk in front of Yor-El, who was seated on the sofa opposite him.
Thanks to Dreissen’s encouragement, Jirgu had indeed done everything he could up until today, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to improve the situation.
He was highly praised by the Dragon Succubus, even without his adorable gestures and such, for being able to maintain the situation. The evaluation in that regard was also high enough that several of them had declared that they would support him when he retired as an explorer.
「To quickly change your situation, you need to have more 「hands」. Frankly, it’s about having companions」
「Uh, but I’ve been asking various people until today, and they’re mostly already in parties, or they say I’m not needed」
「Well, I’ve seen it myself. While Dreissen and the others might consider including you in their party, honestly, there isn’t a single explorer with the capability to stand shoulder to shoulder with them, you too, of course. So it might be better for you not to form a party」
So, this time, along with a trial experience, we’ve prepared a partner for you to form a party with on a trial basis. Vite, come in」
「W-…what?」
Caught off guard by Yor-El’s unexpected statement, Jirgu looked puzzled as the door at the back of the room opened, and a Drag-Succubus girl similar to Yor-El entered.
Using the glossary from the Excel file and following your instructions, here’s the translation:
[Well, this is the cold water of the elderly,] Dreissen mused. [I’d be happy if you kept it in the back of your mind. Think it over until you’re truly convinced, and then make your decision. That way, at least, you won’t regret leaving the decision to others.]
[Yes. I’ll do everything I can on my own, and if that still doesn’t work, I’ll think about it until steam comes out of my head,] Jirgu honestly replied.
Dreissen responded with a short, smile-like murmur, [I see.]
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Two weeks later, having exceeded the one-week period for submitting a support request, Jirgu reluctantly decided to make use of the support request system.
Oh Jirgu.
In these two weeks, Jirgu had worked hard to earn money while ensuring his safety, struggled to improve his equipment and tools, and persistently continued looking for companions. While he managed the former, the latter did not go well at all.
Just like Jirgu, many other new explorers had done their best, and since everyone was growing as explorers, Jirgu couldn’t step out of the ordinary.
It was a given that Jirgu wasn’t the only one trying hard.
It wasn’t his fault; the average ability among explorers was steadily improving, a welcome situation for the management. Unfortunately, Jirgu lacked a talent that set him apart.
However, he had a strong fortune that manifested in desperate situations, like the time Dreissen and others saved him from a dire situation.
With a decision made, Jirgu, swallowing his pride, visited the Inraen branch and applied for the use of the support request system to Yor-El, who greeted him with a motherly smile.
For Yor-El, who had somewhat forcibly secured her position as Jirgu’s receptionist, it was only a matter of time before Jirgu would apply for the support request system, given his recent predicaments.
[Yor-El~]
[Yeah, yeah, Jirgu, you’ve worked very hard. Your efforts haven’t yet led to results, but I understand the process,] she replied.
[Thank you very much~~~]
Jirgu, who was led from the reception window to a private room inside the branch, slumped over the desk in front of Yor-El, who was seated on the sofa opposite him.
Thanks to Dreissen’s encouragement, Jirgu had indeed done everything he could up until today, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to improve the situation.
Even maintaining the status quo was an achievement, and aside from his charming gestures, the Drag-Succubi held him in high regard. Several had declared they would support him if he retired from exploring.
[To quickly change Jirgu’s situation, you need to increase your options. Frankly, it’s about gaining companions,] Yor-El said.
[Uh, but I’ve been asking various people until today, and they’re mostly already in parties, or they say I’m not needed,] Jirgu replied.
[I know, I’ve seen. The likes of Dreissen might include you in their party, but to be honest, no explorer, including you, Jirgu, has the capability to match them, so it’s better not to form a party for your sake. So, this time, along with a trial experience, we’ve prepared a partner for you to form a party with on a trial basis. Vite, come in.]
[Eh?]
Caught off guard by Yor-El’s unexpected statement, Jirgu looked puzzled as the door at the back of the room opened, and a Drag-Succubus girl, similar in age and stature to Jirgu, entered.
She was about the same size as Jirgu, who was a bit small for a boy his age. Her Dragon Succubus characteristics – white horns, wings, and tail – were adorably smaller in size. Her sun-kissed skin was clad in black, leather-like clothing that exposed her navel, thighs, and neck.
Her feet were covered in boots stitched with armor up to her shins, and her hands and arms were protected by black gauntlets. Her weapons were likely the two short swords strapped behind her belt.
With golden curly hair falling over her shoulders and a mischievous, cat-like expression, she appraised Jirgu.
「Hey there, are you Jirgu? I’m Vitellael. Most folks call me Vite. I’m a Dragon Succubus, and I’ll be joining your party temporarily as a trial. I’m not just adept at playing both vanguard and rear guard roles, but I’m also skilled in scouting, infiltration, and even lock-picking!」
With an unusually cheerful and lively greeting of Dragon Succubus thrown at him, Jirgu wore a face akin to a pigeon struck by beans but instinctively compared certain aspects of Vite and Yoruel, thinking this:
「Oh, they’re petite」 If he had voiced it, Jirgu suspected the relationship between him and Vite would have crumbled at their first meeting.
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Let’s forget about the chapter being almost duplicated. you’ve left this line “Using the glossary from the Excel file and following your instructions, here’s the translation:” from ChatGPT (given that you are taking money to speed up this translation, this is outrageous). And ChatGPT has gone into inclusivity mode and treated Vite as a “they” instead of a “she”, throwing away the entire context.