Note: This book’s title is a real pain to translate. It’s something like: Jack-of-all-trades who got kicked out of hero party (Due to party circumstances, I changed my job to a support magician from a swordsman, and now I am on my way to become all-purpose person)
“Orn Doula, starting from today, I will have you quit the party.”
I doubted my ears.
Like always, after the exploration of The Great Labyrinth ended, we had just returned to the mansion we were using as the base for the party and confirming magic stones or the drops from monsters. It was when Oliver, the party leader, suddenly informed me of my dismissal from the party.
The thing people call “a bolt out of the blue”… I guess this is exactly what that is.
“What kind of joke is that?”
“Not a joke or anything. Until now, I was keeping you at the party because we are friends from the same village. However, you cannot fight with your power at further levels. To put it simply, you are lacking the strength to do so. Thus, I’ll have you quit the party.”
Currently, this party has reached level 94 of The Great Labyrinth of South, which no one has ever reached level 100.
There is no other party than this one that reached level 94 in history.
This party, which broke unprecedented records, is called the “Hero Party” and gained the attention of many people.
“I know my strength is not enough, but you can say that about any member of the party. If we go like this, the assaults from now on won’t be-“
“That’s because your support skills are trash, you imbecile!”
Derick, who is the shield of the party, joined the conversation between Oliver and me.
“Trash…?”
Well, I know that compared to other support magicians’ skills, my skills are on the weaker side. Because of that, I created many original skills to make up for that weak point.
Thanks to that, I can stay alive even if I go beyond level 91. They don’t have the right to call me trash.
“Haaa? You don’t know that you are trash? Hahaha! I didn’t know that you were such a shameless guy. The reason why you were able to be an explorer until now is because we are the superior ones!”
For the first time in my life, I became to know the meaning of “my jaw dropped.”
A victorious smile appeared on Derick’s face after seeing me not even able to express my surprise.
Did he think he hit the bull’s eye and I can’t even refute his words?
“We didn’t know how important a support magician is. We didn’t understand it well. Therefore, even though you utilize the lowest level of support magic, we still brought you along with the party. However, during the last month’s combined subjugation, we came to understand the importance of a support magician. Having your body become as light as a feather and your attack and defense power raise that much… We didn’t even imagine how wonderful the feeling of the real support magic is!”
Just when I thought Derick who selfishly joined the conversation finally finished his talking, Oliver who seems to be reminiscing the same, started to talk with shining eyes.
Last month, a dragon appeared on the surface.
Due to the necessity of an early-stage subjugation, three S-rank parties were tasked with it.
I guess they are referring to this with “last month’s combined subjugation.”
At the combined subjugation, among the parties that participated, there was a genius who is known as the most prominent support magician of the continent.
Of course, if you compare to her, my support skills are not satisfactory. But even then…
“My main job is not supporting; you know. It is only normal for it to be inferior to my main job. That’s why I created original magic skills-“
“Stop with the excuses!”
Once again, Derick interfered with the conversation. Listen to what people say to the end, God damn it!
“The reason why you converted to a support magician is that when you used a sword, you were inferior to even Oliver! Moreover, the number one thing that is sought in an explorer is the results they bring! The process is irrelevant! Regardless of the reason you became a support magician, the truth is that you are the party’s support magician, and your skill is not enough! You are not in a position to complain!”
“We are the hero party. We need to advance even further. I have already found a replacement for Orn.”
Derick’s point is valid, but there is a proper way to say it, right? Is this the way to treat someone with whom you shared the good and the bad?
Nonetheless, I understand that I am not needed by these guys anymore. If my successor is already decided, then I don’t belong to this place anymore.
“I understand. I am leaving. It was good while it lasted.”
While saying these words, I turned my back to leave the mansion.
“Oh, you’re finally quitting! Ah, I feel refreshed.”
Aneri, the magician who didn’t say anything until now and just looked at me as if trying to make me a fool, spoke with a satisfied voice.
“Both your sword skills and support skills are half-assed! It was very irritating to hear the ideas of someone who said he could do a lot, but in the end, his skills were A-rank at best! Do you know what do people call the likes of you? Jack-of-all-trades! Having you at the hero party was always an absurd thing! From now on, know your place and act accordingly!”
When I turned back and caught Aneri in my field of vision, she became silent as if she wasn’t the one saying such words confidently and said “W-what?” with a faint and weak voice.
Were these people thinking about me in that way?
I was planning to devote myself to this party.
Why did I party up with such people?
My heart let out a sigh. I opened the door and stepped outside.
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Well then, the first thing I need to do is secure a bed to sleep in.
After switching my thoughts, I started walking the city to find an inn to stay.
