Popularity among the public is one of the most important aspects of rank ratings.
　But think about it.

　Who would support 【Brave Man】, who is considered incompetent, who cares so much about 【Black Mage】's best friend that he kicks out three party members?

　Adventurers are there to entertain their audience.
　No matter how noble the friendship is, if you put it before your work, your reputation is tarnished.
　It was even said that having me in the party for free was the only flaw in Fenix.

　Worse still, the members who would join later would not be able to complain about me and not be able to say anything.
　If I said something bad, they would kick me out.
　That's not a healthy party, and if your 'popularity' drops, you won't be in the top three.

''I know. ........but Reme. Then are you saying that our dreams were unfulfilled from the start?

　That's how you'd think, right?
　But now I have an answer.

Why did Fenix want to come in first place with me?

...because...

You said you could be number one with me, but there's a difference between being able and wanting to be.

"...because you're a brave man. I figured if you were the best in the world, everyone would see that.

　Of course, he now wants to be number one himself, and I'm sure he has a strong desire to be number one.
　But it was me in the beginning. If you remember the conversation we had back then, you'll understand.

'Then there's no problem.'

　Fenix gives me a dubious look.

'What do you mean?'

I'm going to be a brave man. That was and is still the case.　

You turned down Mr. Aerial's invitation, didn't you?

'As I told that man, first place isn't something you're going to let in.

Have you found a new party?

Well, not exactly.

'Leme, tell me so I can understand.

When.

...You mean you're going to be a hero on your own, so don't worry about it?

I found my people.

　They know what I can do. They know I'll fight with them.

Yeah, well...

So, you see, Fenix. It's going to be a race.

What?

'You said you wanted a mate, not a rival, and I said that too, didn't I?　'If you don't think about it, I'll overtake you, too.'

　We wanted to be number one together. That dream didn't come true, but it wasn't over just because of the change in shape.

'Oh. I remember.

　Kokoro, Fenix nodded.

'Let's decide who is the braver of the two. Don't cut corners just because we're friends.

　When I laughed at him, Fenix was stunned for a while - but finally laughed.

''Well I was going to be waiting for you in first place, too.


　His smile was happy and radiant.

'Hmm?　Sounds like a lot of whining for that, doesn't it?

'I was just bemoaning the thinness of my best friend who left without consulting me and then lost touch with me.

I'm sorry about that...

"And to have a good time drinking with your new friend and girlfriend...

Don't sulk, don't sulk.

　Eat this, too, and push a plate of food in front of him.

''It's ... delicious.''

Right. And it's cheap.

Hmm, I'll come by once in a while.

'Don't do it, celebrity. You know, you're gonna be booming if it gets out that I'm your favorite.

　Maybe that would make the store happy.
　Then we talked for a while.


"So I slashed the f*cking werewolf's claws off, and then I cut his head off!


　One of the group, who had been loud since they entered the store, was shouting with pride.
　The others, who had heard it, were all excited.

''........Is it the adventurers?''

Come on, I don't recognize you. I'm pretty sure I'm not in the top hundred.

　I have a general idea of the top 100 and promising newcomers.
　I also don't care what the adventurers do off and on, as long as it's not a criminal act or a nuisance.
　To say it's annoying is an annoyance, but it's a tavern that's noisy.
　But when I asked him, the man seemed to be looking down on the sub-human quite a bit.

''Huh ... there are people out there who get swallowed up by the 'setting'.'''

　We are the heroes of a party of brave men and women who have to conquer the dungeon inhabited by the evil demons, and so on.
　Of course, the boundary between reality and fiction may not be lost, but there were unexpectedly many people whose thinking was pulled by the setting.
　I wonder if it has something to do with my original personality.

''Even if you're drunk, that's a radical thing to say and do.

　Fenix also makes an astringent face.


'Seriously, these f*cking demons should be grateful for the times of peace!　In this day and age, I would have killed you all!　Gahahaha!


　And his cronies, or his companions, are nodding yes or applauding at his words.
　The world has been peaceful for a long time now, but no matter how long it has been, discrimination has not disappeared from the world.
　Some could get along with sub-humans, while others made fun of them, calling them a mixed beast and so on.

"...Huh, let's get out of here, Fenix. I don't feel well.

Yeah, I've got something to say.

　We paid the bill and were about to leave.
　But then.


What are you, a subhuman? Hmmm, so here's what we'll do. I'll kill you in my room!


　Catching the dog sub-human waiter, the man smiles a lowly smile.
　There is no condemnation from his surroundings, only cheering.

'Ah well I've got to work tomorrow already.

It's okay, Leme. We won't get tired, just the two of us.

It takes a lot of nerve to keep people from finding out about you.

You don't work out like that, do you?

.........Sure, sure, I can afford it. I can afford it.

　While we're talking, we're still approaching the man.


'Um, you don't like that woman, do you?

In addition, your racist comments are disgusting.