I Was Abandoned For Being Weak, But I Have One OP Ability

Chapter 5: The Capital

Volume 1

Chapter 5: The Capital

Finally, I am here. I breathe a sigh of relief as I finally reach the gate of the city. Whether this place is the capital, the priests spoke of remains to be seen, but it looks safer than that village. Tall walls that I doubt even that giant from before could scale and strong-looking guards who look like they can deal with any of those giant wolves. This place, at the very least, will keep me safe.

Stepping forward and approaching a large gate that the giant from last night should be able to walk through without even crouching. I can smell the tale-tale scent of smoke and sewerage, but I do my best to ignore it and focus on the rumblings of a large crowd beyond the walls.

Multiple guards wearing heavy-looking armour that looks like it weighs too much to move in, but they pace back and forth, carrying large swords bigger than me. They see me approaching and drawing their swords. Still, before anything can happen, several men and women covered in cuts and bruises emerge from the bushes carrying a green hominoid creature with a pig's face and muscular body.

"Hey, looks like you brought back some good stuff this time," One of the guards says as the newcomers drop the green creature in front of them. "Is that all you brought back?"

"No," A strong-looking man replies, wearing battered-looking metal armour and a sling around his arm. "We also have several cores, but this bastard just jumped us on the way back. Will it be enough to cover the entrance fee?"

"It's pretty beaten up, but the core looks undamaged," The guard says, looking over the monster. "It should be more than enough, and I will have any extra coins from the sale to your account with the guild."

"Appreciate it," The man smiles. "Have a good day."

I step forward as the injured group enters the city through the gate. The guards do not seem as friendly with me as they were with those guys. They draw their giant swords and give me a harsh stare as I reach them. I did not think I would be getting this welcome, and I hoped they would warm up to me when I explained that a priest summoned me here against my will and told me to come to the city.

At the very least, I hope that will mean they would let me in without paying the entrance fee. The priest did not give me any money, and I never checked the village for anything of value I could use to pay.

"Halt!" The guard orders in a powerful, commanding voice. "State your business here!"

I stare at the tip of his sword, glinting in the sunlight as he raises the massive thing to strike me down. This could possibly be the worse person to try and convince. His hardened face, marked by a long scar across his cheek, makes him appear to be a no-nonsense kind of guard. Well, here goes nothing. I hope he believes me, but I could always try to outrun them in the worst-case scenario. I take a deep breath.

"Hey, some priests told me to come here after summoning me against my will," I tell them, but the reaction is not what I expected.

I hoped they would lower their weapons, smile, and welcome me into the city, saying something like, "Please wait while we prepare a carriage for you." But instead, some laugh, well, a few guards glare at me. The one who speaks to me is among the glares and raises his sword higher.

"You got some nerve claiming to be a hero," The guard growls, looking like he is tempted to split me in two for claiming to be one. "The heroes already arrived and told me themselves that no one else was coming."

So, the others arrived safely. I feel relieved hearing that but also angry when I hear they told the guards no one other than themselves was summoned. They could at least make it so I could gain entry to the city. When I am found to be useless by whoever we were meant to meet here, they could find me another way to earn my keep until the demon lord's army was defeated.