Meeting New People

In a grey room that is surrounded with things that John Doe momentarily owned. He was scrolling through his Users Interface to find any jobs that he could do.

It emanated vapidity, as even though John Doe was granted the choice to turn on and change the color of the lights all over his room. He didn't know how bright and what color he wants the room to be. He didn't want to change anything.

So, the only source of illumination was from the blue screen that was invented by the humans, similar to the status windows that only the combatant itself could see. One can say that it was truly the modern touch screen of this era.

Except for the fact that it was more advanced, much more efficient, and definitely much more faster. 

John Doe first searched through the most widely known internet browser-

[I-EDGE.NET]

The group that first popped up when John Doe was searching, is a renowned group at the outskirts of east city, as the Users Interface automatically turned on targeted search, and then filtered out the unnecessary information depending on the location of the user.

The group was looking to hire a new member of their team. They were wearing black suits with a paw print of their pet dog marked on their right chest, and on their head are different breeds of dog mascot heads. Apparently it was meant to signify loyalty, friendship, and trust between the members.

It was rumored that they found out, that one of their member was secretly a cat lover, so they kicked the anonymous member out. Hence why they are looking for a replacement.

[Dawg Style Squad]

[Main requirement: We are looking for a new member that got that DAWG in them]

[Qualifications:]

[-Must be a dog lover]

[-Must own at least a single pet dog]

[-Must be a registered combatant]

[-Most stats must at least be around four hundred]

[Once you're interviewed, you will be required to undergo the Stat Crystal test]

John Doe just scrolled past this, because firstly, his stats is nowhere near the level they were looking for, and secondly, he wasn't a registered combatant.]

[→]

[Elite Magus]

[About us: We're a group of aspiring mages and researchers, hoping to reach the truth of this world through magic.]

...

[Qualifications:]

[-Must have a class related to magic]

[-Must understand basic theoretical knowledge about mana]

[-Must have a mana stat of around two hundred and above]

[-Must be a registered combatant]

[→]

Next was a group that had a profile picture, they wore all types of headsets with different shapes and sizes.

[Locked in]

[About us: locked in]

...

[Qualifications:]

[-Must own a headset]

[-Most stats must be around three hundred]

[-Must be a registered combatant]

[→]

[White Eagles]

[About us: Join us if you want to soar higher]

...

[Qualifications:]

[-Must have a class suited for battle]

[-Most stats must be around three hundred]

[-Must be a registered combatant]

[→]

John Doe also scrolled past the other recruitment, for almost the same reasons as the first one.

...

He then tried another internet browser, and the searches couldn't have been much more different.

One group caught John Doe's attention, because this group were all middle-aged women wearing such thick and voluptuous armors. Additionally, they also held an interesting choice of firm and girthy weapons, that even from a picture alone you can see how hard it was.

[M.I.L.F]

[About us: We are a of group of combatants, composed of all women above the age of thirty.]

[What we are looking for:]

[-We are only looking for young males]

[-Must not exceed the height of five feet, although you can still get accepted if you're cute enough.]

[-How do we qualify if you're cute enough?]

[-The council will decide your fate.]

[-Doesn't require you to be a combatant, although a bonus if you are one]

[-We don't look at your stats.]

[-All mommies will buy you any equipment and gears you want, as long as you allow us to give you head pats, and kiss you on the cheeks from time to time ;)]

[→]

[N.T.Rangers]

[About us: Are you a married woman? Or just a woman with a lover? But is unsatisfied by your man. What are you waiting for? we'll make sure to satisfy you]

[Qualifications:]

[-Must be a woman with a lover]

[-Must be over the age of eighteen, because we value the age of consent]

[-Doesn't require you to be a registered combatant]

[-We don't look at your stats]

[→]

John Doe was flabbergasted, thinking, 'Did I accidentally stumble upon a dating site?' It was shocking to realize that a quick change of browser could have such an effect on his searches.

However just when John Doe was about to leave today's problem to tomorrow's him. He found two potential Jobs, that even he as a newbie could even be allowed to be recruited. 

[Shining Guild]

["We are a newly formed, highly professional group of combatants, aiming to establish our presence in the competitive market and ultimately ascend to the highest ranks."]

[What we need:]

[-We are seeking a support/utility combatant to fill a crucial role on our team.]

[-We will not offer a fixed payment; instead, compensation will be based on individual performance.]

[Qualifications:]

[-Class must be related to support/utility]

[-An amateur combatant with stats between a hundred and two hundred, although better if higher]

[-Registration as a combatant is not mandatory, although it is preferable.]

[Upon successful completion of our interview process, candidates will be expected to undergo a stat crystal test.]

...

[→]

[Berserker Guild]

[About us: We are a squad of combatants that aims to protect humanity, uphold justice, and earn some mula while doing so]

[What we are looking for:] 

[-A new support/utility member to fill the gap in our team]

[-We are looking for two members]

[Requirements:]

[-Any level of expertise as a combatant is accepted]

[-Class must be related to Utility/Support or can provide the same capabilities]

[-Stats must be between a hundred or two hundred]

[-We don't require you to be a registered combatant, however we will require you to undergo a Stat Crystal Test.]

[-We will also require you to undergo an interview]

[→]

...

John Doe just had to make sure, he doesn't get exploited by them. So he analyzed both of their recruitment posters.

The Shining Guild looks and sounds nice on paper, because of how professional they worded their official site, even too clean to be exact with their information. That it seems to be that they are trying hard to make things sound flowery, and also the part about not getting a fixed payment bothered John Doe the most.

On the other hand the Berserker Guild seems to be much more honest and straightforward with their approach, although not as professional and smart with their wording, they still seem to be a decent group.

Even though what John Doe was thinking might be wrong, and he might just be making assumptions. Nevertheless he still trusted and followed his own judgement.

...

That night John Doe applied to the Berserker Guild, and an AI interview was conducted online. 

He was also notified by them that they will be raiding a dimensional crack tomorrow, so he needs to come early, as the Crystal Stat test will also be conducted on the same day.

***

John Doe decided that he will arrive early to show his sincerity, in order for him to make a good impression to his new teammates. Not only that but also the biggest reason why is so that he could make a strategic move, and that is by surveying the entire area that they will be meeting on, just in case something was amiss.

So he arrived about three hours earlier than the designated time...

On the distance, he could see the silhouette of a fairly tall, lean man, leading the other two silhouette behind him. They appeared to be the figure of a bulky man, and a slender woman, which seemed to be his subordinates.

"Hi! My name is Alfred. Are you one of the new recruits?" As Alfred extended his hands towards John Doe.

John Doe then"Yes I am, the name's Edward—Edward Collins" 

[Alfred Herman]

[Class: Earth Swordsman]

[Titles: Partial enlightenment & Double Edged Sword Specialist]

Level - 51

[Stats]

Strength: 358

Agility: 289

Stamina: 321

Intelligence: 223

Durability: 297

Luck: 210

Mana: 198

[Abilities: Berserk Mode, Fury Cleave, Rapid Stabs & One Dash]

[Info: The leader of the Berserker Guild, with the strength to match it, and born with an affinity for swords]

[Items: Pure Earth Sword, Steel Sword, Katana, Health Potions...]

"Arriving earlier than us? I'm liking this kid already. You carry my shield from now on HAHAHAHA" As the loud and obnoxious bulky man laughed heartily.

[Brian Gimli]

[Class: Iron Shieldsman]

[Title: Iron Guard]

Level - 45

[Stats]

Strength: 354

Agility: 167

Stamina: 264

Intelligence: 147

Durability: 360

Luck: 197

Mana: 208

[Abilities: Iron Will, Double layered Shield, & Taunt]

[Info: The main tank of the Berserker Guild, with the durability to match it, and born with an innate bronze physique]

[Items: Imitation of Akupara Iron Shield, Tough Braces, Stamina Potions...]

"..." John Doe was too stunned to speak. Brian was definitely one of the guys that he will remember, by how unique his personality is.

Pow! Pow! Kapow!

The woman after giving him a knuckle blow to the head, started to give Brian a scolding, "What are you doing?! Why are you bullying the Kid?!"

"Anyways here is the Crystalline ball. Let's hurry up and be done with the test" As the woman gave him a wink and handed the crystal ball filled with different types of tessellations.

[Clare Cynthia]

[Class: Shadow Assassin]

[Title: Happy Feet]

Level - 46

[Stats]

Strength: 229

Agility: 385

Stamina: 269

Intelligence: 194

Durability: 167

Luck: 246

Mana: 238

[Abilities: Shadow Blink, Illusive Blades, & Camouflage]

[Info: The Scout of the Berserker Guild, with the agility to match it, and born with a flexible body]

[Items: Poison Laced Daggers, Trip Wires, Stamina Potions...]

Who could've have known that John Doe was right on the money. The man in front, which greeted him was actually their leader, and the two behind him was the subordinates.

John Doe then held the Crystalline Ball on his right hand, and raised it above the chest level to signal them that he was ready.

Clare gave John Doe instructions, "Make sure to pour out as much mana as you could"

To which John doe replied, "Okay"

Zing! Zing...

The crystalline ball ringed twice with a sharp but melodic tone. The first ring was louder than the second one, and at the same time it could be said that the same happened to the two-pentagon pattern on the left side of the tessellation that lit up, one glow was brighter than the other.

"I see. That's good your stats are definitely around a hundred." As Alfred frolicked with his goatee and nodded his head after the test was over.

"Then we'll just have to wait for the other one HAHAHA—Hopefully he has the same attitude as this newbie HAHAHAHA!" Brian was not careful with his words, not thinking that maybe he might have just jinxed it...

And thus began the waiting. So, they waited, and waited, with each minute passing by, their patience growing thinner. Then after about four hours of waiting, the other new recruit arrived, almost about an hour late.

The newbie held a staff, with a face very similar to Elves, and with the long blonde hair to match it. But he was not an elf, he was a human who just takes really good care of both his hair and face.

With all three of the Berserker Guild members annoyed, and furious 

Brian then clicked his tongue and spoke in condescending tone to show his annoyance, "Tsk! Tsk! You finally arrived! You Brat hah!!" 

It was then followed by Clare asking in a loud and sarcastic voice, "Do you know how long we've been waiting for you?!" 

"What?! How dare you guys question me?! I'm the one and only son of the Kohlberg Familia! If it wasn't for that damn registration requirements, I wouldn't even be here with all of you." The Elf looking man argued in an irked voice.

"Ahh! This kid's seriously pissing me off!" As Clare started venting her anger on the trees and the land beneath her.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

"Hey ki—

"Listen here ki—

Their leader Alfred with much more composure. Even though he was angry too, he tapped both of his members at their shoulder and prevented them from what they are about to do, just so they would not waste anymore time from this nonsense, and also to avoid further trouble.

"Here, Take this ball. I assume the son of a famous conglomerate already knows what to do with this thing." Alfred spoke in a monotonous tone.

The elf looking man then became the spitting image of a tsundere, posed with his arms closed and said, "Hmmph! You don't have to tell me!"

All the Berserker Guild Members collectively lost their minds, however they just didn't show it and act upon it, out of their respect for their leader.

But the anger of the Berserker Guild Members towards the late newbie was justified, not only because he doesn't know basic courtesy and manners, but also because they were only renting this dimensional crack for a certain period of time. So the more time they waste, the more money the lose.