The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 33.5 Hero's Thoughts

My name is Luke Smith. And finally, I'm being seen for what I'm worth! I was transported from my original world to a new world, it's called Gaia! When I was in my original world, no one understood how great I was. But here on Gaia I'm a Hero! This world is like an RPG, People have Job' classes like warrior or black mage. I innately had the Hero title. I was summoned to Promethia the human country on Gaia, I was summoned with my sister and her friends who were with us at a graduation party. After arriving on Gaia, the King of Promethia told us that it was our destiny to defeat the demon king and save Promethia from the demons.

To facilitate this, we were all appraised to find our Jobs and then given teachers to train us, before we invade Diablos the country of the demons. Lucy my sister had the Thief Job Class, which is all about speed and trap detection, pretty useful. Fitting for a Hero's party member. Her 2 friends Jaime and Ashely were given the Jobs of Wizard and Monk respectively. But most importantly is Laura! My sister's best friend she is a Cleric, basically a White Mage the perfect Class for a Hero's partner. Finally, after 4 long years all of the dominoes are falling to get her to fall for me!

Ever since I first laid eyes on Laura and her blonde hair and green eyes, I knew she was the one for me. Unfortunately, there was a bug who constantly attached himself like a parasite to her. His name was John, that parentless freak. An orphan who somehow wound up in my school. And to make matters worse, he was always scoring better than me in tests and sports. He must have been cheating! Just to take away my shine. Taking away Laura's attention from me. But it's ok now, everything is correct. I'm the most important person here, like it always should have been. I can make Laura fall for me without any distractions now.

The next day after arriving, we were fed breakfast. I tried to talk to Luara, but she was constantly being distracted by what my sister said, oh well there's always later. I was brought to a field to meet my teacher. I found a muscular guy who seemed to be about 40 years old. His name was Jessie. He was a Magic Swordsman and a S-class adventurer. He started to train me in magic and swordsmanship. things went well during training. Jessie told me that I was a talented student, just like I always knew. 

After I finished my morning training with Jessie, I was brought to a dining hall with everyone else. I tried to talk to Laura again, but she kept only paying attention to Lucy! they went to a table that sat only the 4 of them! What is this? Since Lucy was my sister, I used that as an excuse to join them but still. Why is Lucy taking her attention away from me? Before I could find an answer, I was brought to the field again to train with Jessie. After training with Jessie, I tried to ask him for advice. He simply told me.

" Why not try to get your point across as quick as possible, if the conversation is moving so fast?"

I told him thank you and proceeded to implement the advice. Before Lucy spoke, I interjected. But still Laura only spoke to Lucy! She must be embarrassed to speak to the Hero of all humanity. Oh well I'll just have to slowly break her out of her shell in time! Before going to bed, I was called by the King. When I arrived, he introduced me to his family.

" To start with Hero Luke, my name is Roman Pheonix. My wife who is sitting next to me is Amanda. Next to her is my eldest daughter, Rebecca. I also have 4 sons and another daughter but they're not here right now."

" Well nice to meet you all! So why was I brought here?"

" Quite simple really, as the Hero of humanity we thought we should tell you what your status is. Basically, you have the same ranking as a Duke. That noble rank is only 2nd to the Royal family! Also, since you're a Hero, you have a high rank in the official religion of Promethia. Its official name is the Teachings of the Light Gods, but everyone just calls it either the Church or State Religion, unless for some formal reason."

" Ok thank you very much for informing me of all of this!"

" No problem, you're free to head back to your friends. Good luck to your training!"

After learning of everything, I was in an even better mood. Now I can live in luxury after I'm done killing the demon king! I can't wait to tell Luara tomorrow. I had good dreams that night. When I had awoke, only Lucy was still having breakfast. Looks like everyone is really excited to kill the demon king. Maybe Lucy, Ashley and Jaime will head back home after we kill the demon king. The King mentioned something about the demon king having a way to get back home. But why would I go back? I'm the Hero after all!

Training with Jessie went really well today, I learned how to use some spells and I learned how to use my Mana Blade. I was even able to get the better of Jessie in a sparring match! I truly am talented! It seems I missed lunch with everyone but oh well. For some reason I ended up having lunch with the King and his family. The King kept trying to hint at a marriage with Rebecca, but why would I? Laura is here on Gaia after all!

After sparring with Jessie more and winning more. I went to dinner with everyone. They were sitting at a 4-seater again! I dragged a seat next to my sister. As I was eating, I tried to get Laura to open up to me, to no avail. She used to be able to talk to me so easily before, my status as Hero must really be getting to her. I hope she hasn't gotten insecure with all the looks the maids have been giving me. To offset this, I reassure her as best I can through the embarrassment.

" Hey! Do you know that a Hero has the same ranking as a duke here! I'm sure my wife will live in luxury!"

I hope she gets the hint that I only see her. And I hope word gets to the king. I'm too embarrassed to look at her, so I just watch the sunset until it's time to go to bed. Watch out demon king, cause all that's stopping me from living my dream life, is that you're alive!