Quality Assurance in Another World (この世界は不完全すぎる)

Hey there, Nikola!

Oh, good morning!

Beautiful weather, isn't it?

We'll drop by the tavern later!

Alright!

Every day was just as peaceful

as the one before.

You feeling okay?

Oh, I'm fine!

Hauling water never hurt me!

Honestly.

I loved this predictable life.

But something changed.

Oh no.

Dragons?

What? But why?

It can't be.

Hoimoidragons live deep in the mountains!

Why are they so close to the village?

It'll be okay.

I've always been told that they're peaceful creatures.

They're coming this way!

Don't stop!

They'll crush you into goo!

No. I can't move a muscle.

I'm so scared.

Is this thing gonna kill me?

I don't wanna die.

Don't move, you hear?

It's okay. Everything's just fine.

You're safe. Right where you are.

So stay still.

He says that.

But I can feel him trembling.

Blegh. So bitter.

He's big.

And what is he wearing?

It's so strange.

Hm?

Uh.

You, uh.

Gimme a second.

I feel kinda sick.

I'm gonna throw up.

All that shaking gives me motion sickness.

What the heck was he doing there?

Yeah. And now that I think of it.

Who even is he?

I'm sorry.

Squeezed your ankle a little too tight.

Oh, no, it's okay.

You did just save my life.

Yeah, that was a close call.

So, uh. Do you mind telling me your name?

I'm Nikola.

And I work at the tavern over in our little village.

I'm Haga. Very nice to meet you.

Haga?

Never met anyone called that before.

I don't mean to pry, but.

What are you doing here?

I was trying to observe a dragon up close.

You should probably head back to the village

while you can.

And it'd be a good idea

for you to steer clear of this place

for a little while.

Yeah, sure.

Are there more dragons on the way?

Is something wrong with it?

It's gotten itself stuck behind that cliff.

I've never seen that behavior before.

Hold on.

I know! You're here to investigate monsters, huh?

Kind of.

But honestly,

I investigate a lot more than just monsters.

Like what?

Like, every single thing in this world.

So.

Huh?

Everything? But why?

Our village is on Clayborne Island,

just south of the continent of Felnarc, on the Raging Gulf.

It's kind of a backwards little place,

that holds five different kingdoms

all smushed together.

Which means, of course,

there are a lot of skirmishes going on.

I live in Luisa Village.

A teeny-tiny town inside the Kingdom of Bayle

the smallest and most peaceful one on the island.

We're tucked between some mountains,

and pretty far away from anyone out there.

So, this mysterious guy

who saved you.

You reckon he could be one of them King's Seekers?

Wait, what are those?

You never heard of 'em?

It'd make sense with all the weird stuff

that's been going on lately.

Like crown princes

and royal heirs to the throne getting sick and whatnot.

Yeah, not to mention the monsters going crazy,

like what happened today!

Anyway, the King sent some kinda secret force

all over the kingdom to check things out.

What I hear, they're elite.

Best of the best.

He did tell me that he was here to investigate things.

What the heck would they wanna know about this place?

It's weird.

I wouldn't necessarily describe him as "elite."

Well, if you ask me,

he doesn't need to be poking his nose 'round these parts!

These dang outsiders are way too freaky for me.

Do you boys really have nothing better to do

with your time than drinking all day?

Oh, Nikola.

Give me a hand in the kitchen?

Sure! No problem!

A secret elite force.

The Seekers.

My heart's still pounding like crazy.

That dragon attack was so scary.

But now that I think about it,

at least it was something new.

Today was actually different than all the rest.

A song about a heroic adventurer.

I wonder.

What's going on outside the village?

Mmm.

Huh?

I think this oughta be enough.

Seems like a good time to make my report for the day.

Out of the ten times

I spent observing the Hoimoidragons,

they only behaved strangely once.

I don't believe it was a critical issue,

but I do want to make a note of it.

The following abnormal behaviors

were seen with the Zakan Plateau Hoimoidragons.

Just gotta grab the ol' tablet.

Right.

And, send.

That has to be some kind of magic!

Looks like Haga is someone special after all.

Huh?

Uh.

Whoops! Sorry about that!

Didn't mean to startle you.

Huh?

I just wanted to say thanks for saving me today.

Nearly jumped outta my skin.

Oh. Sorry to laugh.

But I didn't expect that from a big, strong guy.

I think you've got the wrong idea about me.

Definitely not a strong guy.

Here. This is for you.

Thanks.

So, Haga.

Are you some type of adventurer?

Uh...

Oh, uh. Suppose you could say that.

Ooh, really?

I'm not trying to be nosy,

but you're not one of the King's Seekers, are you?