Volume 4 Chapter 22 Yukina Seen From The Outside (Third-Person Point Of View)
--The man was frustrated.
No matter whose eyes people looked through, it was clear that he was in a bad mood. In a big city like the royal capital, it wasn't uncommon. People walking by would avoid him, trying to stay clear of any unnecessary trouble. Despite knowing that his own vibe was the cause, the man's frustration only grew with the way people reacted as if he were contagious.
He was a man who had tangled with Yukina and felt completely ignored in return (at least, that's what he thought).
"Darn, that cowardly spearman..."
He muttered these words, not realizing that it revealed his true character.
In his hometown, he was a skilled mercenary with a decent reputation, and he had recently come to the capital to make a name for himself.
The man had arrived at the royal capital shortly after the demon attack.
When the man heard about the incident, he regretted it.
If he had left his hometown a little earlier, he could have been present at the attack. He thought that this would have been his chance to increase his reputation as a mercenary.
In reality, he was a 3rd rank mercenary, and if he had been in the royal capital at the time of the event, he might have been called to join a mission to confront a large group of monsters.
There was a possibility that he could have seized the opportunity to shine. Whether he actually took advantage of that chance is another issue.
But now, regretting what has passed is meaningless, so the man decided to take action once again to rise up in the royal capital.
He realized that despite being well-known in his hometown, he was only average among mercenaries, and there were many others with similar skills working in guilds in the city.
Someone who came from the countryside with high expectations is overwhelmed by the reality of the city. It's a common story, but this man was no exception. He was like the frog in the well who didn't know about the vast ocean.
--Well, there's no point in talking too much about this man's struggles because who really cares, right?
Despite frustrations with the reality not going as planned, he continues to live his life by taking on easy tasks to make a living.
One day, a turning point comes for him.
The trigger is a group that appears in the guild.
As soon as "that guy" appear, the atmosphere in the guild changes.
--Primarily with hostility.
The first thing that caught his eye was the two women with him.
Female mercenaries are significantly fewer compared to men, but they are not uncommon. A quick glance around the guild shows a few women with swords at their sides.
However, these women were on a different level.
One of them is a fox beastman with silver hair, wielding a sword with a unique shape and a sharp aura.
The other one seems to be a magician, wearing a well-made robe and carrying a large staff in hand.
Regardless of their abilities, the appearance of these two individuals was stunning compared to any 'women' known to the man. Although the magician's face was hardly visible under the robe, there was no doubting that both of them were incredibly beautiful.
Walking in front of them was a single man.
Upon recognizing him, the man grimaced heavily.
After all, he was carrying a 'spear'.
In the man's hometown, due to the influence of the Brave's legend, most mercenary soldiers used swords. Conversely, there were hardly any who preferred using spears.
Nevertheless, the man carrying the spear was naturally accompanied by two beautiful women. This fact rubbed the man the wrong way.
After arriving in the royal capital, the pent-up frustration began to build up inside him. Just as he was about to let it all out, he was unexpectedly stopped by another mercenary nearby.
--It's best not to underestimate that spearman.
The words coming from the mercenary who stopped him were even more surprising.
They said that the spearman had recently emerged as a promising newcomer, starting to show his skills. Although he was initially mocked when he became a mercenary, he began to successfully hunt down big targets one after another, even making a significant contribution in the recent incident.
At least in the royal capital, hardly anyone dares to underestimate that spearman. While some prejudice against spears may remain, those who carry that spear are seen differently.
It was a truly unbelievable story for the man to hear. However, the mercenary's words didn't sound like lies.
So why did everyone direct their hostility towards that spearman?
When he asked, they laughed in response.
It was natural to have such beautiful women with him.
If he asked other mercenaries, he would hear similar stories. Those two who appeared in the guild are the lovers of a spearman, and there were also stories of former high-class pros**tute who now run a town doctor's office.
If he hears it from multiple people, he will realize it must be true. However, it was difficult for the man to accept.
Coming to the royal capital with dreams of ambition, he was crushed by the harsh reality. Yet, that spearman was gaining fame in contrast to himself.
It felt like his ideal image was being shown to him from the outside.
If he could turn this jealousy into the driving force towards success, maybe his ideal could have been achieved.
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