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

Chapter 031 - Causality Brought Forth [C]

"What do you think about the rookies this time?"

As all the training curriculums was completed, Batsubatsu was talking with Magnum in the office.　

"Arthur and Tlue, these two were especially exceptional. They were better than the others by at least one or two levels."　

"Indeed. I personally think Guren and Fubuki are good too."

"Aah, that's right."

"...What about Fay?"

"He's no good."

"He won against Kakukaku though?"

"He must have let his guard down. It wasn't a fight he could lose if he went seriously."

"I-I see."

"Rather than that... I wrote a recommendation letter petitioning that some people are to be promoted to greater grades. Send it properly."

That was all Magnum said and he left the room. Perhaps he went to the castle town for his routine drink.　

Batsubatsu got curious and read the letter.　

The things written there were... details of many rookies and the reason to promote them. Some were promoted by a grade, some by two grades, some even promoted by three or four grades at once.　

Arthur and Tlue's document especially caught his eye. The letter stated that they were promoted all the way to seven-grade paladin from their former twelve-grade status.　

Batsubatsu continued to read. Then his eyes suddenly stopped at a certain line. He couldn't help but smile.　

—Recommendation for Paladin Fay to be promoted to eight-grade from twelve-grade.　

He managed to come out victorious against Kakukaku, a fourth-grade paladin, in mock combat. Although Kakukaku let his guard down and didn't go all out, it was still a victory nonetheless. Therefore, it is judged that he is qualified to be promoted several ranks.　

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"This marks the end of the training camp. We can say that everyone managed to break your shell and advanced to a new stage."　

It was the sixth day. It was only used for the parting words and the training camp was completed. Batsubatsu gave his words of encouragement to the rookie paladins who were lined up with different expressions compared when they first came.　

"You've done well, and I look forward to your future success."　

That was all he said and he went down the stage. The next who came out was Magnum.　

"All of you are granted a few days break from this day onward. Rest well, and don't get exhausted, that's all."　

Magnum said such frank words and turned his back, glancing at Fay when he did, but nobody noticed that. Everyone thought Kakukaku would also give his parting words, but it seemed that he wasn't present there.　

Since there wasn't anything to do, they all left.　

They had excited expressions on their way back. They were granted vacation and filled with a sense of accomplishment. Some had their respective ideas, such as going out to play or to rest as they passed the year. Then as they were about to leave the city of Really, they saw a familiar face.　

It was Kakukaku. Tension ran among them once again. However, they were ignored and Kakukaku directly went in front of Fay.　

"What about your injuries?"　

"It's completely healed."

"I see... Can I ask you one thing?"

"Make it quick."