Air Hero

D-rank mission

"Air Hero."

Max repeated the name with his mouth, and he really likes the name. So it can be said that Kalina understands his preferences and taste.

"By the way, did you call me this early to talk about that, big sis?"

"Do you think that would be all? You're mistaken. I am here to explain to you what a newcomer hero like you should do."

"Erm, shouldn't I just be taking mission from the United Heroes mission board from the website?"

"Heh, do you think that it would be that easy? Although the United Heroes website has a mission board that you could freely choose any mission, but you didn't understand the complications behind it."

"Complications? Please enlighten your little brother, big sis."

"The mission board of the United Heroes is full of mission, and it is divided using ranks, so there should be plenty of D-rank mission if you search on the D-rank section. However, how many D-rank heroes out there do you think? And how big your chance to be the fastest to complete the mission? Firstly, you need to use a lot of time to go to a computer to access the database. Secondly, you need to look through missions that are suitable for your ability. Thirdly, you will also look at the rewards, and is it worth it to take the mission? After you find something that fits all criteria, then you will take the mission."

Kalina is explaining to Max the regular steps to take a mission from the United Heroes mission board on the website and the consideration of other heroes to choose the mission.

"Isn’t that what all hero does?”

“Wrong! Do you even know how fierce the mission board of the United Heroes is? There seemed to be many missions, but there’re a lot of heroes too. Especially lower-ranked ones, and that makes the D-rank mission board a battlefield. Remember, when someone takes a mission from the board, it will be locked for that heroes, and you couldn’t take the same mission.”

“That’s normal, big sis. But, to prevent it, a mission that another hero has taken couldn’t be retaken.”

“Then, do you think you have the ability to wrestle missions on the board? Although I said that many heroes would try their best to choose their mission, for D-rank, it was different. As soon as a mission shows up, it will be taken immediately. Due to the numerous D-rank heroes that are more than D-rank mission available on the mission board, this kind of thing happens. That is also why climbing to the C-rank is usually the hardest.”

“Is that so, big sis?”

“You might not know it, but there are around 20,000 D-ranked heroes right now.”

“That many?”

“Yes, and what do you think D-rank mission will be?”

Although Max knows that the heroes are divided by their ranks, he doesn’t know the mission for each grade.

“For D-rank heroes, the best villain’s mission that you will get is defeating pickpocket or robbers. This mission will usually be picked as soon as it appears on the mission board because it gives D-rank hero the most money and achievements points. But, how often do you think it will happen? Other than that, it would be menial missions like searching for a missing pet. Public services like helping in the nursing home could happen too. The money rewards will be normal, but the achievements points are almost next to negligible.”

“Searching pets and serving in the nursing home? Is that really what a hero should be doing?”

“Well, if the association didn’t assign this task for D-rank hero, most D-rank hero will be jobless right now except those that are promoting the company as their sponsors. So the D-rank can be said as your entry point to the reality of the occupation of heroes. You will need to get used to it and the system so you will appreciate what it means to be A-rank or higher.”

“Then, what about you, big sis?”

“Did you forget? I take a permanent job as a teacher.”

“What a waste. With your beauty and power, I bet you would be even more popular than Elrisa, who become the MC of the hero examination.”

“Ah, I remember her. Her bubble ability is something. Enough talking about unrelated things. Now, do you want to know what you should do to reach the C-rank quickly?”

Max nodded to Kalina’s question since it was something that he wants to know.

“Rather than waiting for the people to go to the United Heroes association and submit an official form for their mission, you should be asking around to find people that needed your help. Then, when the mission is done, you will be able to submit your report, and the association will still pay you based on your achievements.”

“So, basically, rather than waiting for the mission to show up on the mission board, I go around looking for a mission in real life.”

“Yes, that’s correct. By doing this, there are more benefits than you could ever imagine.”

“Really?”

“You still don’t believe in what your big sis is saying? Firstly, people will recognize you. Although popularity isn’t stated as one of the requirements to be promoted to the C-rank, it has been one of the secret points. Secondly, a mission that you acquired this way will give you more achievement points.”

“Oh! Then I guess what I should be doing right now is asking around to find whether any people needed my help.”

“That’s right. Since you understand the basics, you will just need to remember to record the process of you talking to the people to get the mission, the whole process to get it done, and the finalizing remarks from the mission giver. Here, you can use this HeroPro camera. Alright, I still have classes to teach, so I will be leaving now. Max, once again, congratulations! Good luck finding a good mission out there!”

Max then took the camera that Kalina hands over to him. Watching his big sister leave, Max smiled as she disappears in the distance.

“Alright, today is the start of Air Hero. So I better find some mission and start raking up achievements.”

Max then stands up from the bench, but he forgets something to ask Kalina, but he couldn’t recall it. However, since he forgets about it, it shouldn't be something important.