To Me, Who Was Single-Handedly Holding The Front Line, You Call Me A "Useless Piece of Trash"? Fine. I'll Live as I Please And Set Out On A Journey To Find A Cute Wife. - This time, I'll Become A Hero In The Enemy Country And Bare My Fangs At My Homeland - Episode 10

“I think the stretchability is excellent, and it feels great to wear.”

“Oh, this is definitely super easy to move in. I’ll take this one!”

After finishing the meal, I was having new clothes picked out for me at the clothing store.

I like it when it’s completely black with white vertical lines.

It would definitely leave a bad impression to take the exam covered in bl00d.

And on top of that, Fern’s rag was full of holes, and the townspeople were staring at her.

He said he was a half-elf, but I can somehow tell what someone is thinking just by looking into their eyes.

It was the same in the cafeteria, but it seems like there isn’t much discrimination in this town.

The band of robbers might not be from around here.

“Thank you for waiting.”

At that moment, a small, fair-skinned girl with pointy ears appeared.

The top is a greenish dress, and the bottom is black shorts.

Who is that? I thought, and then I realized it was Fern, completely unrecognizable.

“I thought you were someone else.”

“Could it be, like, another cat-like… feeling?”

“Well, it was just too beautiful.”

After my remark, Fern inexplicably turned away.

I wonder why?

After finishing the payment and stepping outside, I felt a sense of relief.

Clothes that aren’t covered in mud. No feeling of mud on the skin even when moving.

Wonderful. This is proper clothing.

One! Two!

“Mr. Yamagishi, let’s refrain from mysterious movements in the city.”

Yes

Yes

After that, while I was dancing while walking so as not to be noticed, I was scolded again.

Fern, that’s tough!

“Please write your name here and move to the backyard. The exam will start soon.”

After moving to the Adventurers’ Guild, we were quickly being informed about the exam by the receptionist lady.

It seems it was closer than I thought.

Fern whispers to me.

“Actually, what are we going to do?”

“Well, but maybe we’ll end up fighting, right?”

Come to think of it, I’ve never seen Fern fight directly.

I’ve never said I can’t fight, and I’m actually looking forward to it a bit.

In fact, the magic sword was quite strong.

If you’re really strong, I’d like to spar with you once.

“Mr. Yamagishi, why are you looking at my profile?”

Later, since they are also very aware of their gaze, they are probably strong.

When I stepped out from the backyard, I found myself in a vast open field.

The cafeteria staff said it would be better to quit, but there are about ten people.

Everyone is a strong man.

“Usually, there are about a hundred people, but this time there are surprisingly few.”

“Well, of course. The number of people who passed when Bory was the examiner was zero.”

“But if I pass, it seems like my rank will shoot up instantly. More than anything, it adds prestige. Besides, there’s no way I could lose.”

You’re really fired up, huh? But I heard some good news.

If the rank goes up, the number of requests will likely increase accordingly.

When I returned my gaze to the meadow, a man was standing in a place where no one had been just a moment ago.

Long black hair, it’s as glossy as a woman’s.

There is a diagonal scar from the eye to the mouth. What surprised me was that despite being called a monster of strength, he was quite slender.

The clothes are loose-fitting, what was it again? They have a Japanese-style vibe.

“Yo, I’m the examiner, Bory. Let me give you a quick introduction. My adventurer rank is ‘A’. But usually, I work in the Drava army. You could say I’m wearing two hats. — You probably know, but this country is currently in a state of war. And yet, I’ve been called to be an examiner, which puts me in a bad mood. I’ve got other things to do.”

In a low voice, Fern told me that the examiners are chosen from high-ranking individuals.

I see, so that’s how it is.

“Normally, a troublesome exam would be required. Subjects and hunting specified monsters, stuff like that. But I don’t have that kind of time. — Just land a hit on me, and that’s enough to pass.”

I see, that’s easy to understand.

The men next to me exclaimed happily, “No way!”

Indeed, it’s easy not having to think about complicated things.

“Anyone will do. Just get it over with quickly so I can go home.”

“Alright, I’m going for it!”

The big man next door raised his voice.

The weapon is unusual. It’s a spiky iron weapon.

“But, Mr. Bory, you don’t have a weapon, do you?”

“I don’t need it. Let’s start when you begin the attack.”

Bory seems to be quite confident.

There is absolutely no disturbance in my mind, and my posture is good too.

Later, the hair is beautiful.

“—I see, then I won’t hold back!!!!”

Then the man, without a word, swung the hammer from the right and aimed for Bory’s side.

That’s a good attack. That one will be hard to dodge.

Just when I thought that――.

“Yes, next.”

The man’s body came to a complete stop.

Before long, the man collapsed to his knees, and his companions shouted.

“W-What the hell is going on!? What did you do!?”

You couldn’t see it, could you?

However, Bory quickly thrust his right hand forward and struck the man’s throat after he moved.

It was also at quite a speed, and with considerable force.

Not only is he known for his incredible strength, but also for his speed.

“Damn it, I’ll take revenge for you!”

The man who shouted energetically knelt down a few seconds later.

“So, what’s next?”

After that, no one else came forward.

So, I’ll step forward.

“Then, I’ll do it!”

“Ah”

Fern said, “Please be careful.”

Confronting directly, I take a deep breath.

“Hey, where’s your weapon?”

“Not happening. You’re unarmed too, so this is it.”

“I see.”

It’s fine to ask Fern for the Ice Sword, but it would mean revealing Fern’s hand.

Well, it’s an important exam. I’m looking forward to it!

I put in a little effort right then and there.

No, I was filled with killing intent.

Then, Bory quietly extended his right hand.

Hmm, what is it?

“Defeated”

…Huh?

What do you mean? Are you serious?

“I give up.”

Huh, why!?

My name is Bory Korn.

Despite appearances, I have skills.

Since childhood, he had high magical power and the ability to enhance physical abilities.

My nickname was “Mighty Strength.” On top of that, I had good eyesight, so I had never lost a fight.

Eventually, I became an adventurer. After achieving numerous feats, I quickly reached ‘A’.

After that, due to various circumstances, I also enlisted in the Verdi army. Eventually, I was assigned to a unit known as the elite.

“Bory, are you finally going to the ‘Cursed North’? Make sure you don’t die. And don’t end up like me.”

“What are you talking about? You’re doing just fine, aren’t you?”

“……You’ll understand once you go. Listen, keep your composure. Don’t forget to take deep breaths.”

“Geez, you’re so scared. I’ll take care of everything for you.”

Since the war started, I’ve heard the story of the “Raging Berserker” so many times that I’m sick of it.

He sits alone in the “Evil North,” where the Massacre Spider Death creature appears, not missing any signs and being immune to any magic.

There’s no way that’s true. There must be some kind of trick to it.

The elite squad consisted of about ten people, including me. All of them, like me, were gifted individuals.

I won’t take the foot soldiers with me. They’d just be a hindrance.

The “Mad Berserker” is only known to be a slender man.

Wearing mud-proof clothes and hiding their face. And being too strong.

Ha, this is interesting. I’ll kill that guy and become even more famous in Verdi.

And someday, I will… defeat Arne.

“――Higyaaaah”

“—Guh”

“……Gueh!”

However, such feelings vanished like mist the moment I encountered that guy who seemed like a “Frenzied Berserker.”

Just when I thought I caught a glimpse of them, they were standing behind me.

“It’s a workout before bed. I’ll go easy on you.”

He said something so ridiculous. But just as he said, my comrades were getting taken down one by one with a single blow.

All of them were like invincible guys at Verdy.

But to the “Mad Berserker,” it probably didn’t matter whether they were general soldiers or not.

To cut to the chase, I lost. And it was in one hit.

Strangely, I didn’t feel regret. It seems that overwhelming power can also strip away pride.

And I understood what my friend was saying.

“Bory…”

“Sorry, I couldn’t follow your advice.”

My friend stared at my head and shed big tears.

We, the elite unit, who were subjected to extreme stress, all came back bald.

What was hardest of all was that not a single soldier laughed at it.

Sympathize and just shed tears.

At least… at least smile for me.

At this rate, it’s not an elite unit, it’s a zero-root unit…

After that, one member of the Hair Root Zero Unit returned to their hometown due to the overwhelming hardship.

He was a master of ultimate magic, known by the nickname “God’s Hand.”

It seems he is dedicating the rest of his life to the development of the “Hair Root Reversion Technique.”

By the way, I also send support funds once a month. Seriously, do your best.

So, now I’m going to a suspicious head massage once a week.

At first, I thought it was a lie. Can something like that really make it grow?

But, it grew last week. Just one, though. …I was so happy I could cry.

So, they also lend me women’s wigs. Every time I see that glossy hair, I’m inspired.

I have an appointment scheduled for today as well.

I have to hurry. I have to take good care of this one.

“— Next is my turn!”

He was a scrawny man. Let’s take him down and finish this quickly.

Just as I was thinking that, for some reason, my head started sweating.

What does this mean? What’s happening?

The moment we faced each other, goosebumps covered my entire body.

At that moment, there was a revelation from the hair.

Don’t fight, retreat. Is it okay to lose one of us? It was a voice that seemed to come from nowhere.

I don’t understand what’s going on. But my body was honest. The trembling won’t stop.

Before I knew it, I had given up.

I don’t really understand it myself. But maybe it was the right thing to do.

The fact that the examiner was defeated is a disgrace for generations to come.

But I’m confident that I made the right choice.

Why? Well, just ask my hair.

I’m retiring from being an adventurer.

From now on, I will live in a way that takes care of my hair as much as possible.

I feel like my hair is telling me that it’s better to do it that way.