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

would defeat the Goblins, and because I want to kill a strong demonic beast!”

“You’re a Defender.
You’re in a party, so play your part.
If you can do that, still have breathing room, and don’t do anything that troubles the party, then you can do anything you like freely, nobody will complain.”

“……Yes.”

　Both of them show facial expressions that they’re not convinced at all. 

　If only what I just said can resonate with them. 

“Selma, I’m sorry.
I ended up taking some time.
Let’s resume the exploration.”

“Got it.
Then, let’s carry on!”

　　◇

　We reach today’s final objective, the 36th Floor.

　Today too, there have been no problems overall, and things proceeded smoothly. 

　It was just that those two members of the 10th Squad didn’t follow a single one of my instructions to the end. 

　If they had struggled even a slight bit during battles, they might have been more receptive to my words.
However, even without putting much thought into battle, their individual abilities are high, and after entering the middle layers, even battles that seemed like they would be tough were no challenge at all. 

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　After returning from the Great Labyrinth, Selma calls for everyone to disperse, and the day concludes. 

　I stop the members of the 10th Squad who are about to leave.

“You guys, you’ve conveyed very clearly your feelings of not wanting to follow my instructions.
However, this is your Clan’s plan.
You guys are members of your Clan, and I am an explorer hired by your Clan.
This will all be over in one day, so tomorrow, can you not disregard my instructions?” 

　Honestly, I want to leave these kids alone, but as long as I am under official request from “Night Sky’s Silver Rabbit”, I must work for my pay. 

“Haa… There’s no way I will learn anything from someone who was expelled from their party because their skills are lacking.
The truth is listening to your instructions will just be a waste of time, won’t it?”

　Logan utters exasperatedly from the bottom of his heart.

“Then, whether it’s useless or not, you can decide that after acting according to my commands once.” 

“I can tell before I even try, you know.
I don’t do useless things.”

　Why is this guy so rebellious?

　Don’t tell me you seriously think you’re stronger than me?

　I can understand this guy has a rebellious attitude because of his arrogant personality, but what line of thinking exactly did he go through to reach the conclusion that he’s stronger than me…

“I, I think following Orn’s instructions, will be better…”

“Sophia, quiet.
After all, we’re the only beginner party today to not suffer a single loss.
Results are everything for explorers! So there’s nothing wrong with following my instructions.”

“Certainly, results are everything.
I can agree with that opinion.
But you guys should still have some leeway.
And if you do have leeway to spare, then wouldn’t it be good to search for different methods? Try different things.
Because there’s not only one answer.”

“…su! Shut up! I just don’t want to be commanded by a weak guy who got kicked out of his party!!”

　Finally Logan explodes.

　Apparently no matter what I say, my words can’t reach that guy.

　I’ve already done so much up to now.
Isn’t it enough?

“Logan, cut it out.”

　Selma intervenes, perhaps even she can no longer overlook this. 

　Logan flinches, he probably hadn’t expected Selma intervention.  

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“–su….
I beg your pardon.”

　Logan departs without saying anything more. 

　Caroline follows him. 

　Sophia panics, but Selma tells her to chase after Logan, and Sophia does so.

“Sorry, Orn.
​​I didn’t think Logan would make things this complicated…”

　I convey to Selma who had come to apologise that I’m not bothered.

“Thank you.
Afterwards, I’ll make sure to explain to them in detail that they are to follow your instructions tomorrow.”

“There’s no need for that.”

“……Why?”

“If you lecture them, in the worst case, negative outcomes may arise in tomorrow’s exploration.
So if you want to do so, please do it after the guided exploration is over.
For the time being, I’ll just make sure that they at least don’t die.”

“…………Orn, Logan is one of our important companions.
I’m aware that it’s an audacious request, but I would like for you to help him before he gets hurt.
I will handle the emotional follow-up.
Please.”

　To be honest, I don’t care if Logan dies, but if Selma is going this far to ask me, I can’t refuse. 

“…Understood.
However, he seems to want to fight freely, so I’ll let him do as he likes.”

“…Ah.
That’s okay.”

　The conversation with Selma ends, and as I’m about to head back,

“Yo Orn, you good for a bit?”

　I am called out to, when I turn to the source of the voice, I see the two Defender Officers. 

　’Next is time for these two to find fault with me huh’, I think, while fed up. 

“……What is it?”

“…How to put it, thanks for your hard work.
No, how about grabbing dinner together, we were thinking.
How’s it? Go for a drink?”

　Not criticism, an invitation to eat. 

　Since I’m currently probably not in the best mental state to be alone, and thinking that it might be a bit of fun, I decide to have a meal with them.