A seasoned slacker was seen sitting with his head resting on the surface of his desk in his classroom. An ordinary high school student with no special talent, his messy hair only made him look more like a complete loser. The lazy loser in question is me.

  My name is Ray Lewinston, a regular 16-year-old high school student in my first year.

  I sit in the farthest back corner on the left, a spot rarely in the line of sight of my classmates or teachers.

  I'm just an ordinary high school student with no special abilities or talents to boast of.

  If I were to describe myself as an example, I might be more like an NPC in a school romance novel.

  I live a boring daily life without any true friends or a girlfriend for myself.

  Resting my cheek on the school desk during every lesson is something I do every day.

  Still going to school even though I don't benefit from it, that's me.

  Living life without thinking too much about others, that's me.

  The most boring person ever born in this world, that's me.

  I can't find the meaning of the life I'm living now. Every day I just do meaningless activities. Without any motivation for life or thinking about the future.

  My heart is empty, like a moving doll that has no desires or will of its own.

  Sometimes I lift my sleeping head from the desk and look around the classroom. The lively atmosphere fills the class along with what is called "youth". I sometimes get confused about what people mean by "youth". But observing the class slowly makes me understand what is meant by "youth".

  And the more I understand it, the deeper it gets. I understand more and more that I am far from what people call "enjoying youth".

  While all my classmates are chatting about various things, I'm busy with my laziness routine.

  While some of my classmates are being intimate with their girlfriends, I'm busy being intimate with the desk in front of me right now.

  I'm sick of this gray life, but it's all too late for me. Starting everything from now won't change anything. The past where I looked sad won't disappear from the history that has been embedded in the memories of all my classmates.

  In their memories, I will forever just be an ordinary supporting character who is not important at all in their lives.

  Today is an ordinary day as usual, without anything changing from me. I fold my arms pretending not to see my classmates enjoying their youth right now.

  I'm used to staring at the darkness when everyone else is shining around me.

  I, who am now only seeing darkness because I close my eyes, feel strange hearing the noise around me. Not because it's too noisy or disturbing, it's just that everyone in my class at that time sounded like they were disturbed by the same thing.

  I finally opened my eyes out of curiosity, and lifted my head while looking left and right. At that moment I realized that I and the other 24 people in my class had been transported to a strange place with a large magic circle beneath our feet.

  Everyone was in a panic, while some influential people like the class president tried to calm down some of the girls who were crying hysterically from excessive stress.

  Meanwhile, I was observing the surroundings, confused by the desks and chairs that had also been brought along with us.

  I took out my bag from the desk drawer and opened the phone inside. Unfortunately, the internet couldn't be used and the signal was gone.

  A white room with a large gate right behind us, along with several pillars present in various parts of the room. The room looked normal if we ignored the magic circle under our feet.

  Some of my classmates tried to call their family numbers and hoped their families would answer. But still, it was a futile act at this time.

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  In the midst of the commotion among the students in that place, the large gate behind us that had previously been closed now began to open. The gate opened along with a beautiful girl with blonde hair who appeared before us.

  Sky-blue eyes with thin eyelashes and a cute face. She was almost as tall as the high school kids who were making a fuss in that place. Just by looking at the clothes she was wearing, everyone understood that the girl was a princess. Her plain white dress with flower motifs around it made her look even more beautiful.

  All the boys who came with me were immediately captivated by the girl's beauty. Except for me, who was more focused on several people in armor behind the girl who were carrying swords with them.

  "O heroes, I beg you all to calm down. I will explain everything to you," said the princess.

  One of the boys from my class came forward to discuss with the princess about their current situation. That person was the most popular boy in class, and also the person I hated the most in my class.

  The class president also stepped forward along with that male student. They discussed something with serious faces for a while. After they seemed to have reached a conclusion, the male student and the class president approached me and the other students who were waiting for instructions from them.

  I felt like a sheep in a flock of other sheep, following the directions of two shepherds who were coming towards me and the other students.

  "Guys... Please hear me For now, we are invited to have a meal together with the princess. Let's just follow her wishes for now, as she has promised to explain everything after we finish eating," said the male student.

  "What jimmy said is true, for now, let's calm our minds. Especially you... Rumi... Momo... Are you guys feeling better now?" said the class president, who looked concerned about the girls who were previously crying hysterically.

  I actually understand that I have been summoned to another world. I realize that I am now in a different world. Just seeing people in iron robes with swords and steel plate resembling knights is enough to make me understand. However, I am still unsure about the reason behind bringing us to this world.

  Walking alongside strangers in a large hallway, unique paintings stretch from one end of the hallway to the other. It seems that the king of this kingdom has a hobby and interest in paintings, and it's quite extreme to be seen as just a hobby. But even so, there's nothing wrong with it.

  I can't help but feel jealous... Even the king in another world has a hobby for himself.

  I see popular male students and the class president, as well as the princess of another world, chatting in the front group. While the rest of us students follow behind, silent beside the iron-clad palace guards among us.

  I don't know what others see, but in my eyes, the princess from another world is trying to get closer to the most popular male student in my class. It seems that the princess has also fallen in love at first sight with that scoundrel, just like any other girl at school. I'm not surprised that he's popular, but I can't help but feel envious.

  Why him? Why not me?

  Why is he lucky? Why am I unlucky?

  Why is his fate good? Why is my fate worst?

  Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?

  Why do he and I look so different even though we're both human?

  Is it his fault for being a diamond? Or is it my fault for being trash?

  In reality, I hate that popular student with all my heart because of envy and resentment. Even if he's kind to me, I still hate him. Even if he's evil, it doesn't matter... because I've hated him from the beginning.

  But no matter how much I hate him, I still can't say to his face that I hate him.

  Of course, I'm afraid. I don't want to be a minority. I don't want to be ostracized for saying foolish things that I know will make others hate me. Even though I know my personality is terrible, I still long for genuine love.

  But love won't come to me. Love won't come to me, who is weak, miserable, lazy, and hopeless.

  I've thought about changing, but in the end, it's just a series of failures, failures, failures, and more failures. There's only one path waiting for me in the future, a path of regret.

  But even so, every day I pray and hope to find something that can make my life colorful other than gray.

  But I still don't do anything, even though I know that prayers without action are futile.

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  The students from the other world eat together with the beautiful princess. After the meal, the princess fulfills the promise she made earlier.

  "Well, heroes, I will now explain why you suddenly arrived in this world. The first reason is probably why I called all of you as heroes.

  The answer lies in a prophecy. A church predicted the appearance of heroes who would become the saviors of all humanity. The prophecy was written with great detail, which piqued the interest of our kingdom.

  We... or more precisely, my grandfather... waited for decades to summon heroes from other worlds. My grandfather had been waiting for the right time, but he passed away two years ago. He passed on his ambition to my father, who is now the next king of this kingdom.

  And now, my father has ordered me to summon the heroes today. To seek help from you all great heroes standing before me."

  The princess stood up from her seat and prostrated herself on the floor, facing us, begging. The students were shocked to see all the iron-clad palace guards around them suddenly also prostrating towards them.

  "Please... I beg you all, great heroes... Please eliminate the evil in this world once and for all."

  Tears started flowing down the princess's cheeks naturally and quickly. Everyone there felt pity for the princess.

  "Sob... Sob... Please, eradicate those demonic creatures... Send them to the deepest depths of hell, I beg you all once again. I beg you... We beg you, all of you standing in front of me now, to exterminate those wretched demons!"

  The princess showed sharp and determined eyes towards the students from the other world. Feelings of anger, sadness, despair, pain, and the desire for revenge engulfed the princess's heart. Her blue eyes now welled up with tears and turned red due to the strong desire for vengeance.

  All the students from the other world could do was freeze and listen as the princess explained the problems of her world. She was just telling a story, but it felt like a war speech. She conveyed something useless to the students from the other world, but they could feel the emotions the princess was experiencing just by looking at her expressions and hearing her words.

  The high school students from the other world even forgot about the presence of the long, large table that separated them from the princess of the kingdom.

  The most popular boy among the students from the other world could only stand frozen, unable to make a decision. He felt the desire to help the unfortunate princess in front of him, but deep in his heart, he thought about his other classmates. He realized that there were probably some people who disagreed or were afraid to do something that sounded dangerous like that. Moreover, they lacked information about the world they were currently in.

  The class president, who was a girl, turned out to be the first one to respond to the crying princess in front of them. She approached and suddenly hugged the princess.

  Suddenly, all the soldiers there were shocked and suspicious, and they were about to raise their weapons. However, a soldier who appeared to be a commander stopped them from interrupting the moment.

  The class president, in a gentle voice, said, "Princess, please don't cry. Princess, we understand the pain you feel just by looking at you. However... it's just that... please... sniff... can you give us some time to think?"

  The words of their class president made all the students from the other world nod their heads. It signified that they all agreed with their class president's statement.

  "Yes... Please, chosen heroes, take your time... Besides, from the beginning, it was our mistake to force you to participate in this war... Hiks... But I only ask for one thing... Please pay attention to the fate of the people in this country..."

  Pure tears of sadness fell from her beautiful blue eyes, making her look like a crying gem. The beauty radiated even in her sorrow, and it affected some of the girl students from the other world who also felt the same emotions and started crying as well.

  The princess cried sincerely, expressing her grief over the fate of the people in her country. The tears that fell from her beautiful eyes depicted the depth of her emotions. Her beauty shone even in sadness, and it resonated with some of the girl students from the other world who also felt the strong emotions.

  They felt connected to the princess and understood the burden she carried. They also felt the pain and a strong desire to help. In that moment, they experienced an emotional bond that strengthened their connection.

  The princess looked at the all students with gratitude and nodded her head in understanding. She knew that this was not an easy choice for them, and she respected their need for reflection.

  They took a moment to gather their thoughts and consider their options. They knew that whatever decision they made, it would have a significant impact on their lives and the fate of the world they were in.

  After that i'm going to the guest room provided by the kingdom. Judging from the furniture placed in this room, it seems like we, the so-called heroes, are given special rooms. But unfortunately, I am not touched by any of the privileges they have given me. It's just a mere facade, I feel like I'm being licked by a dog asking to be pampered.

  I am lying on a luxurious bed that has been prepared. The bed is very soft, I could fall asleep in just a few seconds. Maybe I am also tired of the sudden situation that has befallen me.

  Actually, I don't feel like this is a calamity, I even feel like it would be enjoyable to embark on an adventure in this world with others. That is, if they are willing to embark on an adventure with someone like me.

  I also don't think much about my family in my previous world. Because I'm sure they can still laugh even if I am not there to disturb them. Or maybe they are celebrating the party because I am gone.

  Well... Although I doubt that would happen. Because my family has never shown any signs of being fed up with my presence. Although deep down, that is the reason that makes me feel uncomfortable at home. I feel more free in this world, leaving my past behind.

  It seems like I am running away...

  Unconsciously, I sink deeper into negative thoughts and start crying for no reason, feeling sorry for myself who appears fragile and weak. I finally cover my face with my right arm, wiping away the traces of tears that have flowed from my eyes.

  "Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha," I laugh, mocking myself for realizing that I am not special at all.

  I am nobody, just a useless human who feels like the most pitiful person in the world. Crying over trivial matters and feeling confused after doing so.

  "Why am I shedding these useless tears from my rotten eyes..."

  Not long after the senseless cry, one of the palace maid knocks on the door from outside and informs me that dinner preparations are ready.

  I, who have no intention of moving, immediately inform the servant that I am sick and just want to rest. He believes my lie and quickly leaves from outside my room.

  I currently don't have time for small talk with anyone. Right now, I just want to be alone and think about what I am actually doing.

  2 hours have passed and the dinner session should have ended by now.

  I'm sound asleep, mentally exhausted from constantly thinking negatively about my life.

  I'm slowly wakes up because i needs to use the bathroom, and i gets up from my bed to go to the bathroom.

  I'm wanders around the palace, but i can't find a bathroom anywhere. Until i reaches a quite long corridor, i sees a maid with orange hair walking towards me.

  Due to the unbearable urge to urinate, i finally disregards everything and asks for help from that maid.

  I am currently in the bathroom, looking at myself in the mirror for no particular reason.

  Earlier, I asked for help from a girl just because I didn't know the location of the bathroom. I didn't care about my dignity as a man, no... From the beginning, I couldn't care about my dignity when I was in a desperate situation. I didn't care if the girl laughed at me or anything like that.

  Well, from the beginning... Do I even have enough self-worth to be protected?

  But for now, I just have to go out and thank the girl.

  I step out of the bathroom and see a maid with orange hair and purple eyes waiting for me.

  "Thank you... Uh..."

  "Melissa... My name is Melissa, sir."

  "Oh, yeah! Melissa... Thank you very much. If you weren't here, I might have been in big trouble."

  I continue to smile and express my gratitude to her. I keep smiling at her even though my smile is just a fake smile.

  Honestly, I feel sick doing things that go against my personality. But it is necessary so that I am not excluded from society. Because society will not accept someone who rejects the majority, and being polite is the majority that I mean right now.

  That's how human life is, when someone has a lower value than the majority... They will be punished. Take me, for example, someone who has nothing in my life. Even my own personal experiences have proven that the life I have lived is very harsh.

  But on the other hand, when someone has a higher value than the majority... They will also be punished to. Take, for example, the most popular guy in my class... Also the person I hate the most. Because of his handsome face, he is pursued by women and often gets into trouble with women who are close to him. I even realize that he has now limited the people he can consider as friends. Because most women see him as a man they want to prey on.

  In conclusion, living in society is a barrier that serves as a marker to live without heavy problems.

  I know that the factors that can make someone's life difficult are not only based on their value. But I can say that this is one important thing that needs to be learned to live in society.

  therefore... I just had to do it, it doesn't matter if it's just a fake. This is how you survive in the society. And also, This is why... I hate society.

  I decided to follow the maid named Melissa because of the promise I made to her when I asked for her help. She knows that I am a hero, and she also realizes that I didn't join the dinner because of being sick. She finally decided to take me to the dining room to serve me food to eat.

  I follow her from behind her petite figure. I wonder why there is a teenage girl working as a maid in this palace. Does this kingdom not have schools like in my old world? I am curious about the reason why Melissa is working at such a young age.

  Or maybe it's just her appearance that looks young? I want to ask Melissa about her age, but I stop myself... Because I know it would be impolite.

  Upon arriving at the dining room, it turns out to be different than what am i imagined. Everyone is still sitting there, the table is still full of people. But strangely, it is too quiet for a dinner event.

  As I carefully observes, i realizes that no one in the room is moving at all.

  While i is still confused about what is happening, suddenly red liquid starts to flow slowly into my shoes.