The Jack-of-all-trades Kicked Out of the Hero’s Party ~ The Swordsman Who Became a Support Mage Due to Party Circumstances, Becomes All Powerful

yet, so the decision was made to execute the plan in this way.

“…It’s as you say.
So, how about it? Orn, if you happen to be free, we would definitely want to have you on this guided exploration.”

“From what I’m hearing, I think this is an important plan for ‘Night Sky’s Silver Rabbit’, but why are you requesting an outsider as escort?”

　Orn faces me while asking with serious eyes.

　I feel like those eyes are saying lies won’t be forgiven.

　It was during the joint subjugation last month that I learned of the existence of this explorer named Orn Doula.

　A few years ago, the Hero Party started making a name for themselves, and after I found out that they were going through the lower layers in the blink of an eye, I started to pay close attention to their movements.

　Information on the four other than Orn could be collected from various sources.
It was only Orn that I couldn’t find out anything about, and the impression I had of him was pretty much just his name and that he was an unremarkable Enchanter.

　When I first saw Orn’s magic in a preparatory meeting for the joint subjugation, in my heart I had mocked him.

　The abilities Enchanters require are many, but among them, the effectiveness of their support magic is one of the most important measures for the strength of an Enchanter.

　An Enchanter is said to be excellent if their support magic can increase abilities by four or five times.

　Compared to those Enchanters, Orn’s support magic only has a Multiplier Effect of two.

　This is a level inferior even when compared to an average Enchanter, and it was difficult for me to not be puzzled by why such a low-level Enchanter was in the Hero Party.

　However, this impression was immediately blown away as the actual battle began.

　Certainly, the Multiplier Effect of his support magic is low.
But his magic activation speed is abnormal.

　I also have confidence in my magic activation speed.
But in the time I took to activate one spell, Orn could already activate four or more spells.

　I wasn’t able to believe that humans could activate magic that quickly even though I was seeing it before my very eyes.

　Furthermore, even though I had thought highly of myself for being able to use any kind of support magic, he had used numerous magics that I had never seen or heard of before.

　I think this was probably magic that he had independently developed, and it was more than enough to compensate for the low effectiveness of his support magic.

　Situational judgement, foresight, precise timing of magical support, in these areas he was above me, that figure of Orn was my ideal as an Enchanter.

“What I value about Orn is your high flexibility in adapting to different situations.
This guided exploration will involve more than fifty people challenging the labyrinth.
I can’t say for sure that nothing unforeseen will happen along the way.
But in that event, it would be reassuring to have Orn around.”

　Even though the joint subjugation should have been the first time he fought under my command, in just a few minutes, it seemed as though he was able to grasp everything I was thinking, and moved to act how I wanted him to even before I could give any orders.

　I believe that with Orn’s presence, he will be able to easily identify the optimal solutions and bring about the best results even in situations I cannot handle.

“I don’t think I should be evaluated that highly…”

　Orn says so with a troubled smile.

　The mood looks like its heading towards rejection.

“Ah, um! I’m also participating in the guided exploration as a newcomer… …! So, if Orn can also participate, then, I would be really happy, that, I think…”

　Sophia, who had been silently reading the air until now, assists me at the best timing! Sophia, thank you!

“…Understood.
I’ll cooperate.
But please don’t expect that much of me, yeah? There are also things I can’t do.”

“Really!? Thank you!”

“However, I have one condition.”

　Just as I thought the conversation was over, he brought up talk of a condition.

　Exactly what kind of condition? A large reward? “Night Sky’s Silver Rabbit”’s confidential matters?

　As expected, that may be difficult…

“…What is it? If it’s within my ability, I’ll do the best I can.”

“From today on, I have converted to a Swordsman, a Vanguard Attacker.
It seems Selma, you’ve evaluated me as an Enchanter, but I would like you to have me on as a Swordsman during the guided exploration.”

　…………What is this guy saying? Even though he’s overflowing with that much talent as an Enchanter, why is he saying that he’ll be a Vanguard Attacker?

　I don’t really understand Orn’s intentions but, in the case of any unexpected situations, I have no doubt that he’ll be able to return to his original job as an Enchanter.

“…Got it.
Let’s drink to that condition.
Orn will accompany the guided exploration as a Vanguard Attacker.
Then, tomorrow night at eight, can you come to the headquarters of ‘Night Sky’s Silver Rabbit’? I want to talk to you about the specific details and rewards.”

“Understood.”