Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (無職の英雄 別にスキルなんか要らなかったんだが)

We've been waiting so long for this.

We sure have.

You're pretty calm about all this.

Your old man's been so nervous about what class you'll be blessed with,

I hardly slept a wink.

I'm more nervous for him than when it was my big day!

Arel is the best little brother I could ask for!

I just know he'll be granted the most amazing class!

Guess that means he'll be popular with the ladies, huh?

Arel is still way too young for a girlfriend!

Is he, now? When I was his age, I had a whole flock of girls after me!

Once they start fantasizing, they just never stop...

A class, huh...

Class.

In this world, it is something that the Goddess blesses us with.

Upon turning ten years of age,

one is bestowed a class from the Goddess in a blessings ritual.

After that, they become able to acquire skills appropriate for their class.

Now then, let us begin the ritual of blessings.

Please step forward in turn, starting from the right side.

Y-yes, sir.

Flames, and... the smell of iron.

A hammer...

Do you see it as well?

Yes.

You are... a blacksmith.

All right!

I can follow in your footsteps, Dad!

Okay, next in line.

Your lineage has a strong influence on your class!

So you'll get a good one for sure!

Next in line.

That's me.

Alright, stay calm, Arel.

You'll do great!

There goes Leon's son...

It's hard to forget that family!

Ya know, since two advanced classes got hitched,

the Sword Princess Farah and the Archmage Leon!

And he's their son, so obviously...

Now, close your eyes.

The Goddess shall grant us visions of your class.

I don't see anything, though.

There's no response...

But there should be.

Wait... actually, there's one explanation!

You are...

classless.

Classless?! Th-that must be a lie!

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!

Judged Classless

It's all right, Arel.

Mommy and daddy will just work past retirement,

so you don't have to force yourself to get a job.

She's right.

There's no reason to think about dying, okay?

Look, I'm not gonna kill myself or sponge off you forever!

Don't lose your temper, Arel!

It's okay, your big sister will always have your back,

no matter how unruly you get!

Not you, too...

In any case, I'm not down about this at all.

Oh, really?

I've been studying swordsmanship with Mom ever since I was little.

Sure, becoming strong would be easy

if I had gotten the Swordsman class and could use sword skills.

But even without a class,

I mostly know how to wield a sword thanks to all that practice.

Although, I hardly got to practice anything

because Mom was way too strong.

Arel, where'd you go?

Hard work matters.

So, even if I have no class or skills, I'm not discouraged.

Aw, Arel!

You're so insightful for your age!

This kid will attain greatness!

I knew you were the best!

Arel will be a big name in the future, you know!

Oh yeah, with the most prestigious job out there!

I'm heading to the practice field.

Having skills is crazy!

It's like my body is moving on its own!

Take that!

Huh? Aren't you that "classless" guy?

Why are you here?

I came here to train, just like everyone else.

What?

We're Swordsmen, you know!

We don't need training!

We only came here to check our skills.

Here, we'll give you a demonstration!

Let's do it!

Yeah!

The first skill Swordsmen learn is basic swordsmanship.

Just having that alone makes them pretty capable fighters, it seems.

Hey, will you have a bout with me?

What?!

A classless versus a Swordsman?

You wouldn't stand a chance!

I think I'd be a good match.

Think you're so tough, huh?!

Okay then, let's have us a bout!

Just making sure,

but you have Divine Protection even though you're classless, right?

Yeah. I'll be fine.

Divine Protection is another blessing received from the goddess.

Unlike classes, everyone receives this blessing from birth.

Protection is like a transparent web that protects the body and absorbs damage.

However, taking too many hits can make it run out

and you always feel a certain amount of pain.

Then I can beat the crap outta you and you won't die.

Yeah.

Make sure you're ready for the same.

Don't you make fun of me! You classless loser!

C'mon, wreck him already!

I'm trying!

But... this jerk...!

What a pain.

Hey! Let's gang up on him!

Guess I gotta!

I like a challenge.

People closer to my skill level definitely make better practice partners.

Hey! Watch where you swing!

Sorry, man!

Do skills not help to enhance other abilities, like pack tactics?

In that case...

These two might not be good enough.

Here he comes!

Huh?!

Where did he go?

I'm gonna chop you up, jerk!

Dangit...

Phew.

I win.

That didn't count!

You just waited till we let our guard down!

You coward!

Yeah, he's right! You can't be the winner!

Wanna go another round?

Course we do!

You should stop.

Do you seriously think the enemy will care

if you start whining like that on a real battlefield?

A true Swordsman knows better than to act like that.

Who asked you?! Get off your high horse!

Whoa, shut up. That red-headed Swordsman is...

You're the son of the Sword Princess Farah?

I am.

Thought so.

You must have inherited some innate talent from her to fight that well without a class.

But these two are nothing but chumps.

Don't let your victory over them go to your head.

Fight me next!

I'll show you and your classsless butt what a true Swordsman can do!

I knew it.

That redhead is related to the head of the guard.

Are you serious?

That's right.

Captain Evans is my father.

Evans...

Oh.

That's the guy who would

occasionally show up and ask Mom for help hunting demons...

But they don't look alike at all.

Is this kid gonna grow up to be a rugged old man like him?

My father is an extraordinary person!

Not only is he a master at wielding a sword,

but he's a decisive leader who many people respect!

And yet...

Your mother is always considered the number one Sworsdman in the village!

Oh, my!

That's never gonna sit right with me!

I see...

So, basically, you're upset with my mom and just taking it out on me, huh?

Shut up!

Besides, you agree that she's the best, right?!

Of course. She's literally the strongest in the village.

Children inherit the talents of their parents.

That's why I'm going to beat you,

and prove that my family is stronger than yours!

By the way, it's been a year since I became a Swordsman,

but I've never let a big ego keep me from training.

I also learned the blade from my father,

and I've already attained intermediate skills.

So, there's no way you'd beat me!