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 11

“Hey, hey… that guy just got his certificate of acceptance.”

“Are you kidding me? What the hell is going on!? Wasn’t that Bory the examiner!?”

“…And even that little girl too!?”

Are those the active adventurers making noise in the back?

Fern and I had finished a brief training session and were waiting on the first floor to receive our adventurer tags.

The men who failed looked dissatisfied, but when Bori glared at them and told them to “shut up,” they cried.

However, I don’t understand it at all.

Why did the examiner, Bory, suddenly bow and say “I give up”?

Did I do something? I didn’t do anything, right? I wanted to try fighting, though…

Come to think of it, the swirl on my head looked a bit strange. Could it be that my hair is damaged?

Even though they are so radiant.

By the way, the exam ended there, and Fern, who was still remaining, passed unconditionally.

As a result, it turns out that only Fern and I passed the Bory exam.

When I suddenly glanced to the side, Fern was looking down.

It’s sad. And fleeting.

“It’s okay, Fern.”

“But… I…”

“Let’s grab a bite to eat after this. You’re hungry, right?”

Then Fern looks at me with half-closed eyes. No, she’s glaring at me.

Huh, I wonder what’s wrong.

“If you’re free now, there’s an incredible half-elf who can eat a lot.”

“Huh? I’m already starving.”

They glare even more.

Why, why, why!?

“No, that’s not it. I haven’t done anything. So, I’m sorry.”

“Hmm, to whom?”

“To Mr. Yamagishi. This is just being carried and coddled.”

“Is that so?”

Fern is so sensitive. If it were me, I would be like, “Yay!” and celebrate.

Before long, the receptionist came over. She handed me two silver necklaces to wear around my neck.

Mine has a sword pattern carved into it. Fern’s has a magic wand.

“This is the adventurer tag. The pattern represents the applied profession. Mr. Yamagishi is a front-line fighter, and Ms. Fern is a rear-line fighter. Additionally, there is a shield mark for those who take on attacks in the front line. For those who prioritize healing, there is a cross mark.”

I see. It’s intuitive and easy to understand, which is great.

Indeed, with this, it seems like it would be easier to coordinate even when we can’t speak to each other when we meet in places like hunting grounds. I hardly ever fought alongside someone, but I guess that’s what they’re aiming for.

By the way, it seems that our information is stored inside this necklace. Like what missions we’ve received, what we’ve accomplished, and the percentage of completion.

So, Fern asked.

“What happens if I lose this necklace?”

“An additional fee will be required, but reissuance is possible. By the way, regarding the adventurer’s rank… Since both of you passed Mr. Bory’s exam, you will start at ‘A’ rank.”

“Is it ‘A’!?”

Upon hearing that, Fern raised her voice.

Even though the people around me are surprised and paying attention, I just tilt my head.

“Ex, excuse me…”

“No… you must be surprised, right? But passing Mr. Bory’s exam is an amazing achievement. It’s such a remarkable feat, so I think you should be proud of it. That’s all for the explanation. If you have any questions, I’ll be at the reception, so please feel free to ask anytime.”

The older sister with a smile on her face.

The people at the cafeteria and the clothing store were the same, but everyone from the Verdian country is a good person.

The people in the travel group were all on edge and looked exhausted. It’s nice to see places filled with smiles; it makes you feel at ease.

“Hey, did you hear? They said it was from ‘A’.”

“……No way.”

“Seriously? Those guys are amazing.”

It seems like I’m getting some attention.

Since I didn’t quite understand the rank discussion, I asked Fern, and she suggested we talk outside for now.

Open the door, step outside, and start walking.

“Is ‘A’ really that amazing?”

“Weren’t you listening to the lecture earlier?”

I was sleeping.

Fern pouts a little.

Even so, they started talking.

“It was written that regular adventurers start from F. It seems that you are considered a full-fledged adventurer at C. B is also impressive, but it seems that only a very small number of people can reach A. The rewards are also higher, and it seems that the range of missions expands as well.”

“Wow, that’s amazing. I feel like I got a good deal!”

I extended both hands to high-five, but it seems Fern isn’t really into it.

Are you still worried about not fighting Bory?

Speaking of which, I’m in the same boat.

Fern is amazing enough.

Even in the forest, it followed me, and the ice sword has quite a bit of magical strength. Its sharpness is outstanding too.

I think it’s enough, though. Hmm, but I wonder if words can really convey it.

“Fern”

“Yes?”

At that moment, I found a perfect park. It seems like there are no people around, probably because it’s getting dark.

Lead them over there a bit and then go inside.

The back had turned into a large sandbox. This will do.

I said to wait there, then stopped a little distance away and looked back.

This dust reminds me a little of the front lines.

Well then.

“Fern, are you still worried about being a burden?”

“…Huh? …Yes.”

I knew it. But this is something that can’t be conveyed with words.

First of all, I’m not good with words. I don’t even know what to say.

In that case, there’s only one answer.

“— Yamagishi-san…? What’s wrong?”

“There are times when thinking won’t yield an answer. In such cases, it’s better to move your body. Fern, I’m going to attack you now.”

“Huh? No, what are you talking about!?”

“I want you to have more confidence in yourself.”

I casually picked up the stick that had fallen on the ground.

It’s light and just right. With this, I probably won’t get seriously injured…

“I’ll tell you in advance, but I won’t hold back. Even if I did, Fern wouldn’t be happy, and it wouldn’t be good for either of us.”

“W-why all of a sudden!?”

“You’ll understand right away.”

It seems like he realized my words weren’t a lie.

But I’m still surprised. No, am I confused?

Continuing to attack like this is pointless, huh?

Hmm, sorry, Fern.

I’m really not a good person after all.

Because the words to make you serious immediately came to mind.

“…But if Fern is weak, that means half-elves are weak too, right?”

Then, an intense chill began to envelop Fern.

Wow, they really do look strong.

It seems my judgment was spot on after all.

“Well then, shall we?”