Mission in another world with my transformed best friend

Faced with such a "wish," Masha, whose thinking was not at all like that of a child, stuck out her tongue.

"Tsk tsk, lying is wrong, but lying to your teammates is even more wrong... Sister, you don't have to say that. I'm not a child anymore."

Zhang Lan, however, remained serious and patted his chest.

"Don't worry, no matter how far away a goal may seem, the first step is often the most difficult. But as long as you keep going, you will get closer and closer to your goal, and it will eventually be within reach. Trust me, you won't go wrong."

Hearing this kind of talk, which is similar to the "PUA pie-in-the-sky" talk that some bosses of "private companies" often use to instill in their employees who haven't received a raise for years, Wang Kai couldn't hold back any longer.

As the only male in the team at present, he gritted his teeth and walked over, saying...

"Don't worry, in my initial plan, I'll try my best to earn money for our team even amidst the risks. It might not be much each day, but it'll be enough to keep the three of us warm and well-fed... As for renting a place, I don't think it's necessary to go near the 'bustling area' of town. Houses on the outskirts of town are definitely cheaper, and once I've achieved some success, I'll definitely find a way to improve our living conditions. So you don't need to worry..."

"Oh, what you're saying is really touching..."

From this day forward, Zhang Lan finally exchanged her first words with Wang Kai, though it felt somewhat like forced criticism.

"And besides, it's the coolest, most manly declaration I've ever heard. However, this adventure team doesn't need you to fight monsters and do quests to support them just yet..."

His words were loaded with meaning, even containing a hint of sarcasm and a touch of mockery. Normally, Wang Kai could choose to ignore them, but as a man, it's absolutely impossible for him to take back such "responsible" words after being mocked by such a short remark.

So Wang Kai just glared at Zhang Lan and slowly replied.

"Don't forget the 'stakes,' which also include a 'contribution contest,' understand?"

"Of course, we'll see how things develop. The truth will come out on its own, and we'll make the other side completely convinced!"

Seeing this, Martha thought the two were about to argue again, so she quickly flipped through the "Buy and Rent Property Advertisement" in her hand, pointed to the top page, and interrupted their conversation.

"Alright, I've found it! The rent for this house is less than 1 gold coin per year."

……

After a while, a fat man who looked like the landlord led the three of them to a house that was almost on the edge of the city. Wang Kai and Masha were instinctively disappointed just from the appearance of the house.

Zhang Lan, however, didn't pay any attention and went to the side to chat with the landlord.

"Boss, this house is all empty here. The nearest building is dozens of meters away. And judging from your 'house,' it's probably a converted stable or warehouse..."

"This... this young lady has a discerning eye. Although it has been modified, it is indeed worth the price. Moreover, it is close to the city center, the surrounding area is very quiet at night, and the location near the sentry post on the city wall is also very good. If there is any emergency, just shout and the city guards will come."

Listening to the chubby landlord's introduction, Zhang Lan nodded thoughtfully, then waved her hand, pointed to the open space around the house, and asked.

"So this area around the renovated house should also be your territory, right..."

"Yes, yes, after the renovation, the stables that were originally used for storage were demolished. What do you mean, Miss?"

"It's simple. Sometimes I need to pile up stones and timber in these open spaces. I hope there won't be any extra rent..."

"No, no, absolutely not, it was just an empty lot to begin with."

"Oh, okay. Also, may I build some small huts on the open space to store things without permission?"

"No problem, as long as it doesn't block the way..."

……

Soon, the landlord signed the lease agreement and left with a grateful smile. Wang Kai glared at Zhang Lan, then slowly opened the door, and a pungent musty smell filled the air.

Zhang Lan didn't mind at all. She looked around at the room's furnishings and nodded in satisfaction.

"That's how it is in the early stages of starting a business. You have to endure hardship to rise above others... This boss is pretty good. He left so much furniture. You can move in right away after a little cleaning."

Martha had finished touring the not-too-large, converted house and walked up to the two of them, smiling.

"Well, there are three bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen here. They suggested using one of the rooms to store our team's adventure supplies. I'll have one room, and you brothers and sisters can share one..."

"No, one person per room!"

Once again, Wang Kai and Zhang Lan shouted out the exact same words at the same time.

Martha's expression froze on her face, a look of helplessness on her face.

"It seems they won't be able to make up anytime soon... Oh well, there's always next time."

And so, this seemingly ordinary "adventure team," which can be found everywhere, arrived at its first adventure base.

And what no one could have imagined next was that the names of each member of this "nameless squad" would be deeply etched into the history of this continent.

At night, Wang Kai lay alone in bed, still silently flipping through the "Adventurer's Guide" he had found earlier, secretly memorizing the descriptions of each profession and how to change jobs. Combining this with the information he had gathered while wandering around town that day to buy furniture and supplies, he began to think again about the current main quest...

If everything goes according to plan, I should be able to become stronger in a short time by using "divine favor." However, compared with the "Four Heroes," who have been "top players" for over a decade or two, and given my significant disadvantage in "game time," is there any possibility of competing with them?

After all, in this world without any "newbie quest guide," every step forward is filled with confusion...

However, according to the game's progression, a well-planned early game strategy is essential. Without becoming stronger, one will always remain weak, and as a weakling, one will never have a voice; one will either shut up or be ruthlessly crushed.

Even when he saw Du Li and the other soldiers responsible for escorting Zhang Lan making unwanted advances the night before last, Wang Kai was somewhat wary and dared not speak out, let alone "draw his sword."

Whenever I think of Zhang Lan, the image of "Alice" fills my mind.

Wang Kai didn't know why, but as the game went on for longer, two thoughts seemed to linger in his mind.

One is unconditional trust, the other is a mixture of fear and closeness; a slight misstep could lead to mutual harm.

And today, this "close yet distant" situation has occurred. To avoid repeating the same mistake, it's better to set aside a little of your male pride, quietly go over and ask what happened, apologize, and we can still be good buddies tomorrow...

However, just as Wang Kai quietly opened the door a crack, he saw Zhang Lan squatting in the middle of the living room, enthusiastically taking a towel, applying oil, and wiping some newly bought axes and pickaxes used for felling trees and mining.

While maintaining the tools, she would occasionally give Martha instructions on how to chop firewood on the mountain the next day...

Seeing this, Wang Kai abruptly pulled back the leg he was about to take.

It seems that when paths diverge, there's no point in sacrificing a little self-respect or offering a quiet apology...

After thinking it over, Wang Kai could only quietly close the door, walk to the window, draw his short sword, aim it at the bright moon in the night sky, and silently vow that one day he would make...

...A week passed quickly.

"Ahohoho~"

Wang Kai maintained the same posture he had when he swore the oath, the short sword in his hand still pointing towards the sky, but his arm was already trembling slightly, and the short sword, with its severely chipped blade and uncongealed bloodstains, showed that he had just gone through a fierce battle.

Soon, the last bit of strength that had kept him in what he thought was a cool pose dissipated, the short sword slipped from his hand, and Wang Kai fell backward, the dust he kicked up covering his tired face.

After everything quieted down, several wild wolf monsters that had just been killed lay scattered on the grass beside him...

This is a grassland on the outskirts of Merck Town, a place where you can farm "newbie monsters"...

Although Wang Kai looked exhausted, there was also a hint of excitement mixed in with his fatigue, because he had reached what he considered a milestone moment.

For a whole week, aside from eating and sleeping, I spent every day grinding for experience, and finally my character level reached 20.

As for why it's considered a milestone, the book he couldn't help but savor every night, which he dubbed his "game manual," *The Adventurer's Guide: Job Change*, provides a very detailed explanation. Below…

"Each adventurer can choose one of 24 basic professions when they reach level 10. After reaching level 20, they can choose to advance to a higher profession based on their original profession, or they can choose to 'quit' their profession. Note: 'quitting' can only be done before level 20."

"If an adventurer wants to change their class before level 20 (including level 20), they can cancel their current class at the 'Retirement Altar' in each 'Adventurer's Guild'. Their level will be reset to the level 10 beginner state without a class. 100% of the attribute points gained from level 10 to the retirement level will be recycled, and they will no longer be able to choose their previous class for a class change."