I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party

62 – XX Tina (7)

XX Tina (7)

About luggage.

I definitely hated it at first.

No, did you think I hated it?

I didn’t know the exact reason. I think she probably didn’t like the idea of ​​joining a warrior party when she didn’t have any abilities. That was a concern, but at the same time, it was also a question she was asking herself.

‘Am I really the right person for this position?’

When the warrior party was formed.

A question that never left her mind.

When Tina first met Esmeralda, she just thought she was amazing.

Isn’t it amazing that a commoner girl of similar age is a warrior?

That was the extent of the appreciation.

If you talk, you can understand each other, and the hero in the fairy tale is just a girl of a similar age to her, more than you might think.

Tina may have started to treat her comfortably at some point.

But, it wasn’t.

The title of warrior was not something light.

She swung her sword every day since she met Tina.

Tina secretly trembled at the fragments of talent displayed by the girl who had just lifted her sword for the first time.

Esmeralda, who was holding a sword for the first time, was clearly awkward at first.

However, as the days passed, the tip of the sword became sharper and the trajectory it drew began to become more beautiful.

Only then did Tina understand.

The being she thought was no different from herself turned out to be the most special being in the world.

‘So this is what it means to be a warrior. He’s on a whole other level than me… … .’

Tina was the first to join the warrior party. I don’t know how it happened, but it was surprising that the information power of the ＜Eye of Truth＞ was faster than that of the Celestial Sect and the Magic Tower.

That’s why I realized it too late.

‘The saint of the Celestial Sect and the common priest of the Seven Towers?! What the heck is that?!’

My sense of self-worth really began to rise when I got to know the people who would join the warrior party.

As a successor who had been mistaken, she could not help but feel a sense of entitlement. In reality, she was not smart and just guessed based on her intuition. Only then did she begin to worry about her own qualifications.

‘I don’t fit in here?’

A position that was reached by being pushed by others through the illusion of excellence.

But has she ever actively tried to correct that?

He joked that he got lucky and hit the target with a sense of humor, but he never once said he wanted to give up the position.

That’s why she came to this place.

I ended up standing next to people who looked amazing at first glance.

‘Can I do well? Can I be a representative of the Eye of Truth among these great people?’

That’s what I thought.

It is inevitable that she will be laughed at. However, we must not allow the ＜Eye of Truth＞ that she belongs to to be laughed at as well.

But the wall of reality was high and she herself was still ordinary.

So he told his colleagues that he just had a good feeling.

I might regret it later, so at least I was honest with my colleagues.

However, Esmeralda comforted Tina, saying that it was better that way.

Even if you are smart and know a lot right now, they say that on the battlefield, there is nothing like natural intuition.

Rather, I told her that it was even better because she had a good sense.

‘Esmeralda must have been sincere. I also thought it would be better that way, but… … .’

The remnants of anxiety that remained in her heart did not disappear.

She never showed it and always acted honestly, but the troubles inside her were growing by the day.

The knowledge that she had to learn out of necessity due to the pressure of the ＜Eye of Truth＞ was now something she began to learn one by one because she wanted to.

A mere back-alley pickpocket grew to the point of being called a scholar in order not to disappoint his colleagues’ expectations.

By dismantling traps, acting as a scout, and doing other odd jobs, she was trying to blend in with the warrior party.

Yeah, that’s probably why.

Tina was reluctant to have Jim join her.

She confessed to Esmeralda that she had confessed, but secretly she continued to feel a sense of entitlement.

And I didn’t like Jim being in a similar situation to her.

“You know. If you keep following me like this, you’ll definitely die?”

A young man who lost his village and had nowhere to go. It is not strange that such a young man would rely on the warrior party and want to repay their favor.

A very common heroic tale. And Esmeralda is the heroine of the tale.

So, Tina thought, there was nothing strange about the situation.

However, behind every heroic tale, there are also many stories of failures who failed to become heroes.

Among them, there was an absurd ending where a young man who followed them to repay the favor was caught up in an attack and died.

Yeah, Tina was worried about Jim.

“You’re a porter? But what if you’re out of breath like that?”

Although she didn’t say it directly, she put pressure on Jim in many ways.

That must have been because he was subconsciously overlapping himself with the burden.

Himself, a mere back-alley pickpocket, and Jim, who was born in a rural village.

The two of them had the same starting point, and compared to other party members, they were far from special.

So, even as she pushed her luggage, she couldn’t help but look forward.

“Why are you trying so hard?”

“Because I said I would repay the favor.”

“And you could die? Have you ever thought that you’re holding me back?”

“I always think about it. I am holding you back. Isn’t that the case now? You are adjusting your marching speed to match my footsteps.”

“So, will you repay the favor?”

“Someday. So I won’t slack off on my efforts.”

“Huh… … .”

An answer that is almost orthodox.

But I liked it.

The sight of a young man who, like himself, had no special qualities and continued to work hard without being discouraged.

He always tried hard. He never gave up even when things were difficult.

He carried Esmeralda’s numerous swords.

It was something I could trust and leave to others.

He opened Milia’s heart.

Millia started to cry when she didn’t see Jim.

He brought a smile to Irina’s face.

Irina’s smile, which seemed to be wearing a mask, became much more colorful.

Tina could tell all that. She had a good sense.

That Jim changed everyone, including himself.

She didn’t know, but she could tell.

‘you…….’

Before she knew it, Jim had become special inside her. She couldn’t take her eyes off him as he continued to prove that his worries were nothing.

Jim has now become an indispensable member of this warrior party.

A hard worker who doesn’t know how to do anything and can’t even fully fulfill the role of a porter.

Through his constant efforts, he became an indispensable presence at parties.

Because that appearance was the answer to Tina’s long-standing worries.

‘You are a much better person than me.’

She grew to like Jim.

A feeling that cannot yet be called love. It is admiration, intimacy, respect, and pity.

Jim is an essential part of this party, not only to everyone else but to Tina as well.

What about yourself then?

Isn’t there definitely someone who thinks he or she is an indispensable member of this party?

No, I already knew. I just didn’t try to find out because of my pride and self-denial.

“Esmeralda, are we friends?”

“Of course! If I had to pick my best friend, it would be Tina.”

“I see… … Then what will you do if I say I’ll give up the party?”

“… … Oh, are you going to quit? You can’t do that… … . It’s really difficult… … .”

“Haha! Just kidding.”

There was Esmeralda, who was trying to stop Tina to the point where her face turned pale. Her friend was the one who relied on her the most.

She was special. She became special.

The insignificant pickpocket became an indispensable member of a warrior’s party.

No, even if she wasn’t special, she could do special things.

And the one who made me realize that was a mere porter named Jim.

At first, I wasn’t thrilled.

I was dissatisfied with that behavior.

I hated seeing people weak and incompetent.

However, it was nice to see him trying hard, and it was annoying when he wasn’t there.

Yes, Jim had become an indispensable part of Tina’s life.

Because his presence was proof that Tina was welcome in the warrior party.

Just like when I first tried to blend in with the warrior party.

Tina thought that Jim’s tantrums were similar to the times she had been having.

Yeah, it’s a mental illness that will eventually get better. If that’s what Jim is suffering from.

“So, Jim, let’s stay together. Don’t say anything like quitting or anything like that.”

All she had to do was hold the luggage up so that it wouldn’t fall over when it shook. In this way, Tina, like the other party members, prevented the luggage from escaping.

Jim shed tears of blood at the cruel treatment.

***

However, even she couldn’t control the emotions that were beginning to overflow.

She had hoped for recognition at the warrior party, but now she only wanted Jim’s approval. She considered everything else to be a distraction.

In that situation, Jim’s direct question rather ecstaticated Tina.

Tina said, looking at Jim with longing eyes.

“Are you really going to listen to everything? I’ll listen to everything you want to the extent I can. What do you think?”

“Oh oh.”

Jim’s original goal was to escape from the warrior party.

If you follow Tina and join the warrior party, the rest will be much easier.

Eventually, there would come a time when he would have to leave Tina’s side, but Jim was willing to make that kind of investment.

I’m not saying that I’m obsessed with ‘getting everything I want’. But if they give it to me, I can’t refuse to take it.

As always, Jim rationalized things and went with the flow.

“Haha.”

Tina has changed.

Even if the wings and tail that sprouted from her back were not a big deal, her personality seemed to have changed significantly. She had become more honest and had maximized her desires.

His usual lively appearance is nowhere to be found, and now he even exudes a charming atmosphere.

Looking at Tina like that, Jim couldn’t help but think of the word ‘sister’, even though she was small in stature and chest.

The moment it was revealed that a woman’s charm isn’t just in her chest.

“Jim, don’t follow Tina. Come to me and I’ll let you touch my breasts.”

“Yes, Ms. Millia. I’ll be there soon. Oh! Let go of Ms. Tina. Ms. Tina is not normal right now!”

But, the big one can also be a cow.

Jim followed his impulses this time as he had done before. Jim’s mind was like a reed, acting solely on his whim at the time, without any standards or beliefs.

“

It was only in an instant that Tina’s fiery passion cooled down.