"Did you know? Honestly, I felt a bit relieved when this happened to you."

Next to Sir Meltas, who was explaining just how bad my physical condition was, Pien spoke up.

"Who else in the world is like you? Growing stronger every single day has its limits. I was worried you’d suddenly collapse without warning one day, but thank goodness it stopped at this."

"Hmm. I think I understand what you're trying to say."

As I listened, it became clear what they both were getting at. Truthfully, I could relate to some extent.

Even I think my growth rate is abnormal. I brushed it off, telling myself, "Well, it’s a good thing, so who cares?" But in hindsight, there were definitely some things that didn’t sit right.

So now that this kind of accident has happened, I feel oddly relieved. It’s like proof that I’m still a part of the natural order of the universe. I’m not some utterly alien existence—just someone who belongs to this vast flow of nature.

"I guess I’m still just an ordinary human being."

"That’s not it at all."

"Not at all."

"Huh?"

Of course, that was just a figure of speech. The situation itself was far from pleasant.

I’d started making my mark with the Mage Tower. Then I pulled off another notable feat with the adventurers. Things were just beginning to pick up momentum when, suddenly, the ship sprang a leak, and now I’m stuck bailing water.@@novelbin@@

Sure, reaching a realm I never could’ve imagined in the past is worth celebrating, but the fact remains—I’m still an outsider in this city. I have a long way to go before I establish myself here.

'Oh, come to think of it—'

Something occurred to me, so I addressed Sir Meltas.

"Sir Meltas, by the way, how is that progressing?"

"Oh, you mean the dark mage incident and the supporter issue?"

"It feels like I’m being impatient—sorry about that."

"No need to apologize. It’s the Mage Tower that should be apologizing for making you feel that way."

Sir Meltas let out a deep sigh.

"If I were to make an excuse—though it’s not really an excuse—it’s because of this: You’re a hot potato at the Mage Tower right now."

"Me? Because of the dark mage incident?"

"Exactly. Believe it or not, there are those who aren’t pleased that you resolved the Mage Tower’s problem."

* : "How the @#$% did you even get an S-tier in the first place?"

* : "If it’s like that, people are just gonna call you a noob."

* [OP]: "Ugh, @#$%. I wouldn’t be asking if I knew."

* [OP]: "Seriously, do I look like I’d ask if I already had it?"

* : "Oh, my bad. Sorry."

* : "If you already have an S-tier main trait, it gives you a sub-trait instead. If your sub-trait is also top-tier, it randomly gives you something from another category. That’s how I ended up with a shaman trait out of nowhere."

* [OP]: "How the @#$% did I even get an S-tier, and now this?"

* : "Wow, you’re really living that noob life, huh?"

* : [Link]

* : "Guide to Obtaining a Spirit Core."

* [OP]: "@#$%, maxing out affinity with some high-tier spirit? Forget it. I’m not bothering anymore."

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