I dreamed of being a hero, but I was scouted by an organization more dangerous than any villain group.

It all started one day.

That day, I had finally passed the document screening and was on my way to the Hero Association for an interview, full of hope. (Even though it was just for a job moving luggage.)

But of all things, I ran into a monster on the way.

And an A-rank at that! For the record, I was D-rank. To put it simply, it was like a passing ant meeting a tank...

I ran for my life but was eventually caught. I was beaten, rolled around, and sent flying—basically, I was a total wreck and on the verge of becoming monster food—

Suddenly, light began to burst from my body.

The light rippled and crackled with strange effects, and then... I succeeded in a 'Second Awakening'.

A world first. From D-rank straight to S-rank.

Having become an S-rank, I easily crushed the A-rank monster that had been half-killing me just moments ago.

"Finally... I can be a hero too!"

Just as I was about to head to the Association, full of hope.

Something blocked my path.

White... Fluffy... Tiny... A weasel?

"...Huh?" The weasel opened its mouth.

There was no such thing as a refusal.

Because they were IX, the legendary troublemaking powerhouse organization that even the Hero Association and villains alike would shake their heads at.

And so, I was forced to fold my dream of being a hero and became a new recruit for IX.

And now—