I’m a D-Rank Adventurer Volume 4 Chapter 2 part 6

 
“Also, this request is for everyone… It’s also a [Trial] as a hero.”
 
“A trial? What’s that?”
 
“The Valley of Trials is an ideal place for awakening a hero’s holy sword due to its nature.”
 
“Wow, really…?”
 
Kaas, gaping foolishly, was clearly clueless.
 
“…It makes sense to have an excuse to have heroes with high mental resistance do it.”
 
“No way. We of the Hero Church don’t think like that.”
 
“Liar. You don’t even get paid for beinga hero.”
 
“…It’s painful, but I hope you understand.”
 
It feels like we’re being used conveniently.
 
Certainly, if it’s the Valley of Trials as a place to awaken the holy sword, the conditions are perfect. After all, that labyrinth is swirling with human death and resentment. Even for a hero, conquering it is difficult, and there’s a possibility of dying.
 
At that moment, I suddenly looked towards Lucas. Unlike Kaas or Leti, his power was too strong for just a hero. It wouldn’t be strange if he had already awakened… so why did he need to join this request…?
 
However, Lucas didn’t say anything and just sat there. If he was already awakened, there was no need for him to participate in this request… so was I mistaken?
 
“The Empire changed the name to the Valley of Trials, hoping to use it as a hero’s trial. …Well, that’s just one reason.”
 
“A trial, a punishment… In the end, you’re just helping him get executed.”
 
“Executed? No, no. We’re just trying to provide salvation.”
 
“What do you think? Just let the guy be executed on his own. What’s the point of going through all this trouble? I’d like to know.”
 
As I snorted and glared, Norman scratched his cheek and sighed.
 
“It’s not compulsory. Whether to participate or not is up to everyone. It’s presumptuous to force it upon heroes…”
 
“…No, you’re a hero too.”
 
“Oh, that’s right. I hadn’t even imagined being able to stand alongside the heroes, so I forgot.”
 
“What about you? Are you going to participate?”
 
“Of course. It’s an honor for me to receive the trial.”
 
Norman looked up at the sky with a theatrical gesture.
 
“I have a few questions. What’s the name of the client?”
 
“I can’t tell you that.”
 
“Why choose this group?”
 
“That’s the decision of the higher-ups. There’s nothing more to it.”
 
“Why was someone like me, who isn’t even a hero, chosen?”
 
“That’s my decision. I really wanted you to participate.”
 
“…What if a hero dies on this request?”
 
“I believe there won’t be such a thing for heroes.”
 
I couldn’t get a clear answer no matter how many questions I asked. It was all unclear and vague.
 
I resisted the urge to click my tongue and looked around at the other heroes. Leti remained silent, Lucas kept his eyes closed the whole time. Kaas nodded and listened, but seemed to have trouble understanding.
 
“I’ll say it again. This request is not mandatory. Let’s promise that there will be no disadvantage for not participating.”
 
There wasn’t a single benefit to be gained. I stood up to declare my non-participation and tried to leave, but just as I reached for the door, that man’s voice stopped me in my tracks.
 
“As discussed beforehand, I will participate.”
 
It was Lucas. Leti followed suit.
 
“I will too. I’ll participate.”
 
“So both of you are still determined… Understood. Thank you.”
 
“…Wait, did you two discuss this beforehand?”
 
“Only you and [curse] were not informed.”
 
Lucas replied emotionlessly. I had vaguely sensed that Leti and Lucas’s reactions were a bit sluggish from the beginning, but was that the reason?
 
“Now, with the three of us, participation is confirmed. What about you, Kaas?”
 
“M-Me…!?”
 
Kaas stammered, flustered, and fidgeted with her hands. After a moment of silent hesitation, she lifted her head as if she had made up her mind.
 
“I-I’ll do it! E-Even though I’m scared, if I can become stronger by overcoming it—!”
 
Four people, all the heroes gathered here, declared participation. Their brave stance in facing this difficulty was truly heroic. One could even say that Kaas was being reckless.
 
Norman’s gaze fell on me. Of course, I knew what the question would be.
 
Leti’s resolve seemed firm, and I couldn’t imagine her changing her mind at this point. It seemed futile to say anything. At the same time, I had a gut feeling that whatever Leti was hiding was related to this matter.
 
This was the kind of trouble I disliked. My instincts told me to make the usual choice and avoid getting involved.
 
…Yes, that’s right. That’s what I should do. It’s definitely the best option.
 
Norman spoke up and asked me the expected question.
 
“So, what about you… What will you do?”
 
To that question, I—

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The next day.
 
I took the day off from my construction work and lay on the bed in the inn, not doing anything in particular.
 
I held my hand over my forehead. Maybe because I had been deep in thought, my forehead felt slightly warm even though I wasn’t sick. Peering through the gap between my fingers, the room’s lighting felt unusually oppressive, making me squint.
 
In the end, I had put off giving an answer yesterday.
 
I didn’t even understand why I hadn’t made a clear refusal.
 
The decision to participate or not was left to me. I knew for sure it would be troublesome.
 
Yet, I didn’t refuse, and here I was, still agonizing over my response.
 
I’m a D-rank adventurer. I’m neither a hero nor anything special. I have no obligation or responsibility to participate, and I wouldn’t receive any money for cooperating, nor would I gain any benefits.
 
“…”
 
In my mind, there were swirling emotions that I couldn’t even understand.
 
Not too long ago, I wouldn’t have hesitated like this. Even if participation were forced upon me, I would have made excuses and run away.
 
“Damn it. This is throwing me off…”
 
There was no need to get involved. I’m just a D-rank adventurer. Someone more suitable, like a hero or an S-rank, should do it. I’m not a hero or a protagonist of a story.
 
Though I knew this logically, I couldn’t shake off the uncomfortable feeling stuck in my throat. No matter how many times I drank water to wash it down, the persistent discomfort remained.
 
“…Ah, damn it. It’s all because of that idiot.”
 
Because of Leti, because that girl came, I’m stuck here, agonizing over my decision.
 
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The day we reunited, if Leti hadn’t persistently tried to recruit me into the party, I would still be living my days without any worries as a D-rank adventurer.
 
The main culprit, Leti, is about to embark on a dangerous mission. Even if something were to happen and she didn’t return, it wouldn’t concern me.
 
“That’s how it should be…”
 
I muttered to convince myself. But the conflicting emotions in my heart wouldn’t disappear.
 
What do I really want?
 
Am I really concerned about Leti’s well-being? Me? Why?
 
About someone who isn’t family, friend, or lover, but rather someone I find annoying?
 
…No, that’s not it. That’s not it at all. I’m just curious about Leti’s secret or whatever.
 
Then… why am I so, bothered by this?
 
Yesterday, I talked with Leti and realized something. I hardly know anything about her.
 
She’s always cheerful, carefree, a bit of a fool, loves to eat, and is the hero of [Attack], but that’s about all I know. Surprisingly, I only found out yesterday that she’s good at impressions, had an older sister, her father is a major criminal, and her stepfather is a bastard who doesn’t hesitate to hit her…
 
She’s almost a stranger. So what? Why should I care?
 
I press my forehead firmly. My thoughts are swirling in my head, unable to come together.
 
…It’s disgusting. I feel nauseous from thinking about pointless things.
 
I take a deep breath. My stagnant thoughts clear up a bit.
 
What is the purpose of my life? To live lazily and idly, avoiding trouble.
 
What is the meaning of accepting this request? None whatsoever. There are no benefits.
 
Do I want to help Leti? Impossible. Helping Leti, who constantly interferes with my goals, would be a huge negative for my future life.
 
With clear thoughts, my heavy body feels lighter.
 
…Yeah, this is fine. I’ll live easy, just for myself.
 
“I live for myself. I don’t care about others.”
 
I shift on the bed and mutter quietly, lying on my side.
 
As I close my eyes, I’m tempted by sleep. I let myself drift into a light doze, relaxing my entire body.
 
It feels nice. Just the usual, lazy me.
 
Putting off things I don’t want to do and spending the day lazily. That’s who I am.
 
…This is how it should be.


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