1 week had passed since the incident. Since then, I had never went to the dungeon again,

I had been dragged along with the 3 idiots, the late bloomer commoners in my class, to Alter's room everyday including weekend. We were constantly studying non-stop for a challenge that the principal had given to us commoners.

This can't go on.

I had been humiliated by a slime, a monster regarded as a weakling by both the guard and the shopkeeper, but I still lost to it that I almost became traumatised by it.

Yeah, I can't let it end like this. I need to get my revenge.

Using skill, I could see that my Bonus is empty, I can get a bonus if I use Prestige and selected Bonus Effect. I'm level 8 and the cost was only 5 levels for now, it will consume more if I increase the effect of Prestige with Prestige Upgrade.

I used Prestige, and 4 option was shown, I selected Bonus Effect without thinking much and only after couples of seconds later, I received it. The anticipation while waiting for the system to register an effect for me wasn't high since it only cost 5 levels. But I was wrong, because I got an uncommon rank.

The effect I got was the experience needed to level up have been reduced by 120 experience for every level. So, if I needed 360 to get level 6, I would need 360. But now, it only costed 240 to get the level up.

One more thing to take note of is that if 780 experience needed to level up and I had gotten it to down to 230 left, If I use Prestige skill, the 550 experience I worked hard to obtain will be wasted. Because of this, I wanted to level up first before using Prestige. But after what I had gone through, I don't think I even care anymore. And also, 120 experience needed to get level 3, so I can skip 2 levels with this bonus effect. But I was level 8 before so it doesn't changed anything, so I sighed heavily.

Why does this happen to me...this isn't the how it supposed to go.

All male protagonist should be living the dreams. Rich, women, fame, praise, respect. overwhelming strength and even owning a country is possible. But I have none of these, so I sighed heavily again.

The school's bell rang, indicating the end of the class lesson. I packed my bad and headed towards Alter's room like always. But suddenly on my way out, I saw the 3 idiots nodding and agreeing about something among themselves and headed out. I felt like they weren't planning to head to his room, or not yet, so I walked up to them and asked where are they going which Damn Guy replied the cooking club.

- Why there? Planning to join it?

- Nah, we don't have the chance to join, it's just impossible. (Damn Guy)

- We overheard there's a beauty there so we want to check it out. (Knowing Guy)

- I actually curious if she would accept commoner though, I heard the club currently doesn't have any (Leftover)

- Ha, definitely doesn't. (Damn Guy)

As we continued the convesation, we walked our way towards the cafeteria. When we were there, we saw a bunch of boys surrounded the doorway to the kitchen. Damn pointed towards that direction saying that's where we needed to walk to so we proceed. When we moved closer, we could hear a few male students shedded tears.

- Damn, just why won't she let me join!

- I know right?! Just what does she mean we don't have the qualification when she just looked at us!

- I told her I cooked before and watch me to it, but she won't let me!

Stop. Just stop. I meant you can continue your weep but I don't want to hear those few words.

Then, a male student walked out of the kitchen as well. If I wasn't mistaken, he just entered there seconds ago.

- So, you failed too?

- Yeah, she just took a look at me and told me I can't join!

- You too? Just what does she not see in us that she won't let us join the club!

- Wow, so all these students failed to join, huh. (Damn)

- Guess it's just impossibe for us to join (Know)

- Then, want to fake it and see the beauty inside the kitchen? (Left)

- Oh, sounds like a wonderful plan. (Damn)

The 3 proceed to the door when they made up their mind. While doing so, the other students watched them in shock, saying that they were crazy.

- You don't stand a chance to join, leave.

- Yeah, if us nobles can't you commoners is just impossible.

- Yeah, we know that. (Left)

- Huh? Then why you still want to go in?

- Because we have other plans to do rather than joining the club. (Damn)

- What is it?

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- You don't need to know. (Know)

Then, Knowing Guy entered the kitchen. After 10 seconds, he left with a smile on his face.

- I'm satisfied, now it's your turn.

Placing his hand on Leftover's shoulder, he proceed into the kitchen. And the same, after 10 seconds he left with a smile on his face.

- I'm also satisfied.

- I see, I'm the second last huh.

Wait, don't lump me with you 3, but I did thought about entering, should I try?

Then, when Damn Guy entered, I expected it to be the same situation. But after 10, 20 seconds, he's still in there.

- Eh? That's so long! He should be tossed out of the kitchen after 10 seconds!

- He suppose to be weeping his ass off while leaving the kitchen unlike those 2 insane friends of his!

- No way...don't tell me, she's planning to let him join?!

Sorry to say, but no, he's just looking at every inches of her face to satisfy himself before leaving.

- What, seriously?! Don't tell me he got the yes from the goddess! (Know)

- Shit! That fucker! I can't accept it! (Left)

After another 40 seconds, totalling a minute, only then he got out. Bunch of students started questioning him what was he doing in there and he just answered them with a bright smile on his face.

- Ha, freaking idiots, unlike you guys, I thought of a plan to take my sweet time to see her gorgeous figure. Seemed like I'm the most satisfied around here.

- What, you...you fucking genius! (Left)

- I know right?! How did you do it, please tell us! (Know)

- Ha, fine. Since I pity you guys I will tell you while on our way back to Alter's room.

- Oi, go in quick. (Know)

- Yeah, don't waste our time. (Left)

I sighed heavily. Seemed like today's just isn't the day for me.

I pushed the door and entered without a care.

When I entered, I saw the utensils was placed nicely and arranged neatly, The kettle placed according to the size, from big to small in my direction. The condiments were also nicely placed and arranged just right beside of the food counter of the students can reach for them. There's even a toaster machine and a coffee machine including a refrigerator in this kitchen. I could see cooks in a maid outfit chopping spiced, ingredient and the likes.

- Oh? The kitchen is the first thing to see instead of me? Interesting.

- Oh sorry, just admiring the kitchen.

I turned my head towards the sound of the girl, I could tell the girl was the one the 3 idiots came to see. When I saw her, I could instinctively tell that she was indeed the one, sitting on a chair. And right beside her, was a girl standing rather than sitting on the chair unlike her.

- Rather than me? Nice! I like you more than the previous honest commoner from just now! Doesn't matter if it's a lie or not.

- Eh?! I don't think it's good to said that last line.

- He praised the kitchen, that all it matters.

While they were having a small chat, I scrutinized her face before doing the same for the girl beside her.

Twintail purple hair and smooth skin, her cheeks looked a bit reddish, although her face looked matured, I can sense a childish and playful act from her, her smile was also quite mesmerizing and her pair of eyes were examining me like she was trying to see through me to wanted to know more about me.

- So, did you come here to join, or just to see my cute face?

- What's your name?

- An unexpected question, but since you praise this kitchen, Anne.

- Anne, I wish to join the club.

- Hmm...a hard decision you're giving me here~

- No, you're mistaken, I don't want to join the club to cook food.

- You want to join to see my face? You're too honest and bold, junior.

- Sorry, but you're wrong about that statement too.

- Interesting, then just what did you come here for?

She straighten her posture and crossed her legs, her curious eyes were telling me that she was anticipating and was awaiting for my answer. When I saw her crossing her legs, I crossed my arms, and told her my reason to come here.

- I want to join the club not to cook, but to wash dishes.

- Eh?

The girl standing beside Anne was dumbfounded that she tilted her head and accidentally uttered a word.

The silent went on for 5 seconds, before Anne burst out of laughters. Hugging her stomach, she almost fell down from her chair. After done laughing, she corrected her posture once more before speaking to me.

- Wash dishes? We do wash dishes in this club, but why? Could it be because you know you can't cook, so joining this club is impossible for someone like you, but you want to see me so badly you proposed to clean the dishes instead?

- Uh no, wait, maybe? But before I heard rumors about you, I was thinking about joining this club.

- To, wash dishes?

- Yeah.

She burst out of laughters again. Because Anne was laughing, the girl spoke for her.

- Uhm, why do you want to come here to, wash dishes?

- Become this action will benefit my future.

Anne laughed even louder.

- Eh? Do you mean you want to become...uh...uhm...

- What's wrong?

- Uhm, well...

She looked like she's struggling to say something, but couldn't say it out so she gave up.

- Anyway, I want to wash dishes, what about it?

- Uh, Anne, what's the decision?

Straightening her posture once more, she spoke with a smile on her face.

- You just want to clean the dishes, right? Do you plan to do it alone or something?

- Why alone? That's a lot of hard work?

- But won't cleaning more makes your future brighter?

- Anne, that's too far!

- But he said so?

Huh? What is she saying? The benefits I would gain from doing so won't change no matter how many dish I washed, so I want to reduce the amount if possible. But if they would pay me I guess I don't mind.

- I would get paid right?

- Hmm? Of course, but would be complicated.

- Then, if you're willing to pay more, I guess I don't mind.

When I said so, she was looking at me intensively, like she's trying to figure out something from me?

- Well~, I guess we could do that, but did you only thought about joining our club? (Anne)

- Yeah. I want to wash dishes!

- Pfft.

When I answer her with a serious tone including doing a first pump. She covered her mouth promptly, not wanting to release it and the other one was just dumbfounded this entire time.

- So, how much money do you want? (Anne)

- How much do you normally pay?

- We would need time to think first. It has always been the maids working here that does it for us.

- Alright, then do I need to be a maid?

- Pfft!

This time, she faced downwards with her mouth covered by her hand and her body was shaking.

- Ha, ha...no, club members can do it, but it's our choice whether to do it or not.

- Alright then, can I join the club to wash dishes?

- Sounds like you mistood what our club is, but...

Rubbing her hand on her chin with closed eyes, she opened them and stared at me like she already made up her mind.

- What's your name, junior?

- Carlos.

- Carlos, welcome to the club. We wish you the best of luck with your club activities!

- Thanks, so any dirty dishes left?

- You want to clean them already?

- Don't I need to show you how capable I am in doing it?

She fell down from her chair while hugging her stomach laughing.

Just what is she laughing about? Did I said it wrongly?

The girl standing seemed like she already lost all her strength and asked me to leave politely. So I left. And when I got out, I saw the boys were staring daggers at me, felt like I'm gonna get killed.

- Why were you in there for 8 minutes and 47 seconds?

- You fuck, just what were you doing in there to let her make you stay in there for that long?

- You better expose all your secret to us. (Left)

- Yeah, I'm even ashamed to know that my secret plan can't even compare to yours (Damn)

While all of them were staring at me menacingly, I realized if I don't say the truth right now, my life will be in danger. So I told them what happened.