(Quite some time)
I just waited there until the door opened and a group of 2-3 people showed up. With just a glance, I remembered what Brody had mentioned earlier; they would be my co-workers, so I tried to introduce myself.
"Hello, I am--" Before I could finish, something unexpected happened. One of the guys threw a punch at my face. I barely managed to dodge in time.
"Who the hell are you?" the guy who attacked me said. He started to threw another punch. I dodged again, and his power fist land on the table near me. The table broke down into pieces. It give felling of Fear ran down my spine. He was so damn strong.
"Just listen I Just want to introduce myself only"
"I don't believe you!" he growled and He was ready to attack me again but was suddenly a Goblin beside him grabbed his arm.
"Stop now. You'll get us all in trouble with the boss. Look at him—he's just a human" the guy near him he said firmly. He then turned to me with a sharp gaze. "What's your business here?".
I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves before speaking. "Your boss… I mean our boss," I corrected myself quickly, "told me I should introduce myself as the new worker here. He also said I should ask my co-workers about the job I'm supposed to do."
"Nice what your name?" he ask me softly
"My name is Jack. and you....." Before I could finish my sentence, he cut me off.
" No need to ask me further more. My name is grimes. I am a goblin That zombie guy over there is Livis—he can't talk, but he's excellent at his job. And the ogre who attacked you earlier? That's Stone. Don't take it personally. He's not a bad guy. He just acts like that because of some freaks who keep messing up our workplace."
"I'm sorry," the ogre, Stone, said, scratching the back of his head awkwardly. "I was confused. Thought you were one of those freaks."
"No need to apologize. It's not a big deal," I said with a small smile.
"It's rare to see a human working as a janitor like us," Grimes added, eyeing me curiously. Then he gave a small nod. "Hm. Welcome to the team. But first, you need to clean yourself up. Grab some clothes from that wardrobe over there," he said, pointing to a small wooden wardrobe by the window.
"Or," he added with a smirk, "just keep wearing your clothes—just put on this headband to mark that you're part of the janitorial staff. Once you're ready, I'll give you your first instructions as our team member".
With that, Grimes and the others turned and walked through a door marked "Sꂦᚱᛚᚹ ᚷᛚᚨᛞᛟᚾ" I frown what the hack it mean. The word at the bulletin board yesterday was better to read than this. Should maybe my phone had small vibrate back then, but I didn't pay much attention. Could it have been helping me read the language?. I shook my head. "Forget it," I muttered. "Just put the band on already, Jack." I tied the band around my head and stepped inside..
(In the room)
In the room grime stood face to face with me. his expression serious " Now welcome to our new crew member You should obey rule of the group Rule 1 Not interfere with the fighter or any one who not relate to our job we allow to interfere with unless you have permission. Rule 2 We must do clean up quick. Rule 3 We are not only just team, We are family If someone hurt You just Let us know We will give them a lesson they deserve. Rule 4 You must wear mask to make sure we are not let any body know our identity."
" But why?" I asked.
He shouted back, "Just do as what you listen to me No more question! so are you ready ? Our job Just cleaning mess after the fight for today" He turned to the others "Now that we've got a new member, let's give him a proper welcome". "Welcome to our team Jack happy to work with you" Grimes said with a big, goofy smile.
It look silly but It make me way more comfort inside. For the first time I felt like I being accepted. The life I once dreamed of — a simple one where people actually welcomed me.
I smile widely "Thank you so much BRO".
" BRO...."He look confuse.
"No it mean welcome Just nothing" I replied with a grin. He blinked, then laughed.