I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 2

2. [Emergency] Warrior party, 1 or 2 people (2)

Was it for nothing that I added the word “a person who has experience in performing solo commissions of level 2 or higher?”

I frowned as I looked at the job advertisement that I had painstakingly crafted last night. I wasn’t tired. Even if he rots, he’s still a hero, Illroy’s body didn’t get tired enough after only staying overnight. I don’t know how many applicants will rush, but maybe one or two people who are interested will come out. If I can bring out a ‘good’ person among them, I’ll be able to save a lot of time.

“You saved people in this way in the original work as well.”

Well, I didn’t do this without thinking. Putting up a poster in the adventurer’s guild was the method Illroy used when seeking new party members in ＜I’ll Never Go Back＞. And then, I knew the fatal mistake Illroy had made. Of course, I also knew how to make up for that mistake. I folded up the job advertisement and set it on the table. It was a moment when I suddenly wondered how Georg would react when he saw this flyer.

Kudang! thump thump thump.

How can you know my heart like that? I let out a blank laugh and felt Georg approaching. To me, who only knew about feeling a presence from a passage in a novel, being able to really feel a person’s ‘presence’ came as a very strange feeling.

“Illroy!”

They’re looking for me from outside the door. did you want to see that The fact that Georg had arrived at the door did not need to be seen to tell. Before he had time to prepare to greet him, the door to the hideout was thrown open with a roar. Looking at the giant standing at the doorway, I felt a sense of intimidation beyond my imagination. I tried to ignore the cold sweat running down my back, and I crossed my legs pretending to be calm.

“The door will be broken. What’s so urgent?”

“Do you still say such leisurely words when you see what you have done?”

I thought I would be trembling, but my voice in response was calmer than I thought. Could this be the nature of the original hero, Illroy? It was fortunate that he didn’t look like a coward.

“What if you did something?”

“That notice you folded up and put on the table! That poster hanging right now in the Adventurer’s Guild! Did you do that less than a day after I warned you not to be self-indulgent?”

Georg was determined and energetic. Those beaky eyes were staring at me like they were going to eat me. I secretly swallowed dry saliva. Even without mentioning Georg’s skills, anyone would be intimidated if such a giant glared at him with anger.

Still, you have to go out boldly. After all, if things don’t go the way I thought, I’m dead. Either die right now from the hand of those muscles, or die while attacking the ‘Seven Plagues’, but lose their lives to the assassins of the kingdom and the holy kingdom because they can’t even attack. I think dying by that bastard’s hand would be the most painful, but at least I thought it would be less unfair to die doing what I wanted.

“I just decided I didn’t have time. The time given to us for vacation is only three months. We need to move quickly and fill the vacancy. You told me to take responsibility for my actions.”

At my words, Georg’s face contorted.

“Telling you to take responsibility for your actions doesn’t mean you should do what you want. Couldn’t you at least find time to discuss it with me for a day?”

At the sound of Georg’s growl, I fought back saying I wouldn’t lose.

“I don’t know if the discussion could have ended in one day. And, it’s true that you have to save people anyway. Then you wouldn’t be able to call my methods wrong.”

“A method is a method, but are you going to publicize the fact that there is a problem with the warriors party? Adventurers will quickly spread rumors. The fact that there is a discord or that there is a problem. Did you just want some unnecessary noise?”

I shrugged.

“Even if it wasn’t for them, it would have been known anyway. And, when rumors spread before the truth of the case, people turn off their interest in the truth and flock to the rumors. It would be much better to be known now than to be wrapped up tightly and then explode later. By the time we start subjugation again, that buzz will be quiet.”

“What is the truth? Isn’t it true that you unilaterally let them go?”

“That is what I mean. Rumors are stronger than the truth. Since you can’t contain spilled water, shouldn’t you at least wipe it up? I can’t discredit the name of this party myself.”

“you… .”

A wrinkle formed on Georg’s face as he shook his head. Now I won’t be able to bet on another porridge for a just cause.

“… There must have been a better way than putting up posters like that in the Adventurer’s Guild. Haven’t you thought of seeking cooperation from the kingdom at least?”

A long sigh escaped my mouth. Arguments are also tiring.

“How many great talents will come by seeking cooperation from the kingdom? Bona Mana, they will send someone a week or so before the end of the vacation after having a bloody strife on the inside. A person who has gone through an internal recruitment process and has never even heard of a raw name.”

I continued talking nonstop. Georg was sensible even if he seemed ignorant. Logic- Even if not, if you speak as clearly and orderly as possible, you won’t get much resistance.

“Assuming you ignore all those facts. And let’s say the kingdom sends a magician with a 5th or 6th circle. So, can he get it right with our party in a week? Will he be able to adapt to the journey ahead? Absolutely not.”

Georg’s frown slowly began to fade. I didn’t miss him.

“It is absurd to say that Arjen or Isis will fill the void. We should aim to find people who can replace their roles as much as possible and maximize the sum of the party.”

I said that and knocked on the job posting. Well, I’m posting a job advertisement now because I have a different purpose, but I can’t reveal all the reasons to Georg.

Georg seemed lost in thought after hearing me. First of all, it was a great achievement just to calm his anger. I sighed and buried my back in the chair. After the time of contemplation, Georg scratched the back of his head and sighed for the ground to sink. Somehow, he seemed angry that he had to give in to my words.

“… yes. Let’s follow your words this time. But at least, accompany me during that interview. Doesn’t the party member have the right to choose who will come?”

Georg’s voice was completely exhausted. It seemed that even a heavily armored knight with the best defense in the kingdom would find it difficult to use his willpower from the morning.

“Sure. I am not so thoughtless.”

Even after hearing my answer, Georg stood still for a long time. I wanted to issue a congratulatory order to stop, but I didn’t have that much courage. Glancing at me one last time, Georg left the room. I opened the window at the back of the office and breathed in the outside air. It felt stuffy, as if the office was still weighed down by Georg’s intimidation.

“Looks like I’ll live a little longer.”

I draped myself over the window and glanced back at the door to the office where Georg had left. Strictly speaking, I wasn’t lying, but I couldn’t help feeling like I had tricked him in the end. The eyes I sent were closer to those of someone who was worried about being caught rather than looking sorry.

I got up and went back to the table and sat down.

“Well, I’ll show you the results later.”

I’m sorry, Georg. I’ll accompany you to the interview, but you don’t have the right to choose your party members.

I muttered to myself as I opened the notice I had picked up from the table.

There is a nominee who has already scored a point a long time ago.

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The announcement to find a new warrior party member became a hot topic among adventurers. When it was confirmed that the announcement was not someone’s fraudulent act, but that it was really seeking members of the hero’s party, the news spread to all adventurers inside and outside the capital.

“Do you want to pay a lot?”

“Of course you will get a lot. Shall we apply for one more time?”

“Arthur, you don’t even have a chin.”

“… By the way, I wonder if there are people who deserve this.”

“The name is a warrior party, but aren’t the qualifications too low? Don’t think that just because you can’t do it, everyone else won’t.”

“This bastard?”

… To the extent that such quarrels were common within the adventurer’s guild.

“By the way, why did you have to reinforce now? Wasn’t it when the atmosphere was in full swing after defeating the ‘Third Calamity’? Is something going on?”

“I don’t know. By the way, just looking at the hero’s personality, he looked dirty, wouldn’t that have something to do with it?”

“Hey, Mr. Still, he is a hero who defeated the ‘catastrophe’, let’s not talk like that.”

“No, you look a little cocky.”

“What must have happened, what.”

As Illroy had predicted, rumors about the circumstances of the warriors’ party quickly spread. Rumors had different words, so people’s mouths did not come together. Instead, their eyes and feet gathered and flocked to the adventurer’s guild of the royal capital.

A week has passed since Illroy posted a notice that caused a stir in the capital. Georg and Illroy were looking out the window at Illroy’s office at the top of the hideout where the interview would be held.

“… It’s more prosperous than I thought.”

Saying so, Georg looked down at the people gathered in front of the stronghold. Maybe thirty or forty people. The number of people who came to see Illroy claiming to meet the qualifications was higher than expected. Some didn’t live up to Georg’s last name, but some had skills that made even him raise his eyebrows.

“Hey, that wizard in blue looks pretty strong. It seems to be from the Magic Tower. Even the guy with the big sword on his back looks fine. Above all, you look experienced. A lot of talented people who weren’t worse than I thought participated in the battle.”

Georg said with a hushed voice.

“Of course, it will not be enough to fill the void left by Arjen and Isis, but as an adventurer, there are a few people who can do their part.”

Over the past few days, Illroy has been quite quiet. He didn’t do anything that stood out in particular, and the self-indulgent things Georg called them decreased. Of course, that did not mean that Georg had come to trust Illroy.

Georg’s evaluation of the hero was the same. It cannot be said that his skills or talents are very good, but he does not have the leadership to lead others, and he is not good at politics by reading the current trend. Georg only believed in himself and the potential of the adventurer he would select today.

‘… I’m sure I’m still shocked that Isis walked out of the party.’

Looking out the window at Illroy with a deeply pensive expression, Georg clicked his tongue. At the same time, I’m not thinking about anything in my head.

At that time, Illroy, who had been staring out the window with a frown on his eyes, slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

“… found.”

A voice that sounds like a small exclamation. Georg looked at Illroy and turned his head out the window to follow her gaze, but saw nothing that caught his eye.

“What are you looking for?”

Illroy shrugged at Georg’s questionable voice.

“You will find out later. Let’s start with an interview first.”

Georg’s eyes stretched and followed him as he returned to his place. Georg glared at Illroy with an unreliable look, then went back to his seat in the corner where the full-length mirror was and crossed his arms. At least Georg, if we choose people according to his words, there will be no failure. And even a hero would have no choice but to listen to Georg when it comes to selecting people.

maybe.

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“Illroy. This mage doesn’t seem to have bad skills. Put me on the waiting list first… .”

After the interview of the first interviewer, Georg tipped off to Illroy. Illroy nodded briefly.

“I’m sorry, but we’ll see you next time.”

“Crazy bastard.”

A low curse escaped Georg’s mouth.