A Story of a Cannon Fodder who Firmly Believed He was the Protagonist

Chapter 005 - Marumaru [B]

An owl delivered a letter for me, Oh-, this made me happy. It seemed owls were specially trained to do postal services in this world.　

Amazing, I didn't know how that works, though... Anyway, time to open the letter!　

"Fay-dono. We are pleased to inform you that you have been appointed to the temporary enlistment of the Knights of Round Table. Thank you..."　

Fumufumu, well, I passed, it's an obvious result though. The plot would be over otherwise.　

But I was actually happy about this! I wanted to do a victory dance, but a cool-type protagonist wouldn't do that. Being haughty and nonchalant about it was basic.　

I opened and read the letter in a room within the orphanage where I usually ate with other orphans. The door suddenly opened and Maria and a child with his eyes closed came in.　

"Oh my, Fay. Is it the pass notification?"　

"Aah."

"Fay, amaziiing!"

"Fuhn, this isn't enough to be noisy about."

Those eyes were closed. No, the boy's eyes couldn't see. His name was Lele, and he was attached to me for some reason. I basically didn't involve myself with people in the orphanage much, but this boy and Maria were exceptions and they often talked to me.

To think these two were the only people who would talk to me regularly... a cool-type protagonist didn't speak much after all.

"Fay, read the letter for me!"　

"It can't be helped... Fay-dono. We are pleased..."

I read it for him since it couldn't be helped. The word conversion didn't activate during reading.　

"That's amazing! I wonder if I can become one as well?"　

"...Don't ask me. It all depends on you. Whether you grab your chance depends on your resolve."

"Un! I'll do my best!"

He seemed to be blind, but I wouldn't deny him from becoming a paladin just because of that. I would always give objective evaluation.　

Then he started making joyful noises. I didn't hate how innocent a kid could be.　

"Thank you, Fay."　

"What for?"

"He is a boy who was about to give up on himself since he is blind."

"...I did nothing, neither sympathy nor help. I'm merely speaking my mind."

"I see... a paladin... it would be hard... do your best."

"Aah."

"Please return properly, back to this place."

"I'll do it when I can. I won't make any promises though."

"Un... that's enough for now."

Well, I might be sent on an expedition or special mission to various locations since I was the protagonist, so I couldn't promise her. I wouldn't lie if I could help it!　

It made me realize again now that Maria told me. So I'm going to be a paladin, huh. I was thinking of using the dormitory of the Knight of the Round, but since Maria told me to go home, I chose to return here instead.　

"Fay!"　

"Hm?"

"Go on ahead! I will also become a knight and catch up to you! Then I will become a knight greater than Fay and protect you!"