I was a Nerfed Hero in Another World Chapter 8: A Hero?

"No. I don't think I have any more questions to ask," I said, and stood up from the comfortable couch.

I thought I asked the man plenty of questions already. All I wanted to know was the disappearance of all players and adventurers inside this realm. It turned out that the demon killed everyone. Since the beginning of ti, no players had ever walked to this planet, except for .

I was the only player that reincarnated in this world, ard with the knowledge of the basic ga chanics.

"That's all that I could think of for today. Thank you for sharing everything with ."

The hay that ca from the bench ca right off my bottom, almost telling to remain behind. But it was what the man had told , "the moon had already shone itself for ." So I had to take my leave.

"Very well, lad. You may leave this tavern."

Upon hearing his last words, I gave him a nod and touched the door. The wails of the bats screeched through my ears, welcoming outside the room. Even the evening air rustled through my veins, accompanying outside.

Two figures approached while waving their hands. But I paid them no mind and focused on everything I absorbed from the conversation I had with Roger.

But before I could step my foot outside, Roger called out for for the last ti. I turned around and t his stern gaze, watching my every move.

"This might be too excessive for to tell you, but can I ask for a favour?" the forr but crippled adventurer asked . "You can decline whenever you wish. But at least hear out, young lad."

I lowered my head and listened to what Roger was about to say. My eyes also peeled themselves, hoping to discern every word Roger might say.

"I've seen those demons slaughter people. They take away lives as if you're so re ant to their eyes. But nobody's going to force you to save the village. But if you feel like protecting soone inside of this town, defend them. That's the source of your power as an adventurer."

"Did you fight for soone, Uncle Roger?" I asked. "Did you have soone like that?"

Roger lowered his head upon hearing my words. That adventurer could only say this to if he had experienced that pain. No man could teach soone a lesson they do not understand, which was why I wanted to know the reason behind Roger's words.

A long pause enveloped the atmosphere. But after a few seconds, Roger finally gathered his courage and confessed to what was running through his mind.

"Aye, child. I defended this village with everything that I had, including my life. I placed my body on the line." Roger tugged his sleeves covering his arms and beheld behind that clothing. "These are the scars I took from the demon's wrath. Those devils were only foot soldiers. If I clashed against the upper beings and the generals, this village might be long gone."

"This village" I murmured.

"Yes. I did not have a partner in life or left a seedling with . As long as this village stands, I will fight my way through and defend it," Roger exclaid, and rested his quivering arm on my shoulder.

After feeling his touch, my entire body vibrated. It was as if Roger wanted to tell his last request before leaving this world. But I remained calm and let Roger speak his fill before leaving his house.

It may be his last, but I could never know.

"If you have the power to save soone, and terrible things happen in front of you, you need to do it. If nobody could, who could stop them? Don't let soone die because you didn't help them. Be that torch that everyone would believe in you. Even if you can't, try. Your body might feel afraid, so do it scared. That's what it takes to beco a hero."

"... And I am not a hero" Roger mumbled.

He gestured his hand for to leave. The door opened for , inviting my body to step foot outside. I did not know why, but there was a sudden shivering churning inside my veins.

Those were the words I wanted to beco even from before. A hero that saves everyone without fear was what I wanted to beco. A hero that would defend anyone in need was the person I wanted to beco.

And yet

"You saved this village. You're a hero, aren't you?"

"No, no How can I be the hero if I can't save them? If those demons attack this place for the second ti, my body can't save them. I can't even save myself." Roger replied, and pushed forward.

That adventurer said nothing afterwards. I did not respond and went away from the house. The door shut behind , leaving with a wide crevice in my heart. Roger's piercing words did this to .

However, I could not do a thing, especially when he was right.

"If you're not a hero, what am I?" I pondered that question inside my head, wishing for an answer.

But no sound entered through my ears as I sauntered to the pair of children greeting .

"What took you so long, stupid Arthur! You kept my sister and waiting."

"Hey, Afenos! I told you to be nice to him!" Rain heaved out a sigh as she turned her face to . "Don't mind him, Arthur! Let's just go ho with or without him!"

A giggle escaped from my mouth. Rain and Afenos were acting like nine-year-olds in front of . I was only six years older than them, yet these two acted like children found in elentary schools. Placing my insults aside, these two mature quicker than the kids I saw before. Since they lived a life without a mother, I could only guess their mind grew more than the people surrounding them.

"Alrighty, then. Let's go ho to your father."

Rain gave a feral cheer with her hands rising skywards. Afenos grunted as he led the way to the recognisable house.

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The three of us returned to the guild and greeted the old farr. Aferous was right at the ti of our arrival, telling us he already prepared the chicken he cooked on the table.

The sll of chicken clouded our minds as we dug ourselves out for tonight. A blaring sound of sothing ripping out from its existence echoed inside the room. We accompanied those noises with our grunts as we gnawed at the at in front of us.

The savoury taste of chicken filled our tongue as we helped ourselves with; not one, but two roasted chicken on two separated platters. It felt like a feast of sothing that we needed to celebrate.

And that guess of mine hit the nail.

"This banquet is to honour Agra, my wife, and their mother." Aferous whispered to .

That man saw right through as I sunk myself into delight. Now that I heard the reason for this treat, I did not know what to feel. A heavy feeling crashed against , as if hindering from eating this lovely chicken.

A touch on my back was enough to revert from my usual self. That hand nestled behind ca from Aferous, who had a worried look painted on his face.

"It's alright, Arthur. I did not say that to discourage you, but to celebrate with us! You're part of our little family, lad! Glad to have you here." Aferous added, and chugged a mug filled with oozing bear.

Afenos had his eyes glued on his cup, but his father pushed his head away. Since he was still a kid, Afenos needed to grow up around fifteen years old to drink. Well, right here in this world. It was Aferous who told him that, not .

"You can stay for how long as you want here in our village, Arthur. Everyone welcos you here! Since you're an adventurer, we could surely use all the help that we need to fend off those demons." Aferous exclaid, as he got a bit drunk from all the alcohol he had consud.

But that farr ant his words, given that I was a vital force needed for the village. Everyone else living in this town did not know how to fight. These people knew nothing about swordsmanship or clashing against monsters.

I, who had played this ga for a while, knew the ropes. Although this body that I had felt like a stimulation, I could still move how I wanted it to act. It was like I had controls similar to the ga.

"Now that reminds , Arthur. Do you want to train in the forest? I heard there are monsters there that could help you learn how to fight. I saw you freeze the first ti you saw . It won't hurt to try that out, no?"

'Training my body and using my five senses did not sound like a burden to . So I might try that out soon.' I thought, and gave Aferous a nod.

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