I Was Banished Because the Hero Party Didn’t Need an Assassin, so I Started Guarding My Childhood Friend, the Second Princess!

“Noah’s presence may cause rumors to spread that are detrimental to the party, so I’m banishing him as of today.” “What? What do you mean?!” I’ve been devoted to this party until now. If someone was in danger, I would have risked my life to save them, and I would have taken on the role of the villain. That’s how much faith I had in this party. But why? Because assassins have a bad image? If that’s the case, all I have to do is work harder, right? And yet… Then Oliver, the hero, said, “You belong to a reputable household that directly supervises the funds of the royal family so I had no choice but to let you in. Besides, I’ve achieved my goal.” That’s right. I was just used as a bridge for the country to provide financial support to the hero party. That’s not fair… As I was cowering in the square, my childhood friend and the second princess, Rubia Lorelei, made me a proposal. “Would you like to be my bodyguard?” This encounter would change my life. Oliver didn’t realize it at the timehow much I’ve contributed to this party. That’s when the downfall of the heroic party began.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Was Banished Because the Hero Party Didn’t Need an Assassin, so I Started Guarding My Childhood Friend, the Second Princess! This web novel, "I Was Banished Because the Hero Party Didn’t Need an Assassin, so I Started Guarding My Childhood Friend, the Second Princess!" definitely had some interesting concepts that caught my eye, but the execution, in my opinion, leaves a lot to be desired. ### First Impressions The premise itself is intriguing. A protagonist, seemingly overpowered but oblivious, getting the boot from the hero party and then dedicating himself to protecting a childhood friend who just happens to be royalty? It has potential for a fun blend of action, romance, and comedy. But the initial chapters didn't quite grab me as much as I'd hoped. ### What Works Well Honestly, the "strong but doesn't know it" trope can be entertaining if done well. The dynamic between the banished assassin and the second princess also holds promise. There's the potential for a compelling romance and some lighthearted moments as he navigates his new role as her bodyguard. I can see how the premise could be adapted well into a manga as the tags suggest. ### Areas of Concern My main issue lies in the protagonist's characterization. I found myself a bit frustrated with his constant self-blame and lack of self-awareness. It felt a little overdone and predictable. I also struggled with the portrayal of the hero party, who came across as rather dense and lacking in common sense. This made it difficult to invest in the overall narrative. The beginning felt a bit slow, and I didn't find myself immediately hooked. While the idea has merit, the writing needs some refinement to truly shine. ### Final Verdict "I Was Banished Because the Hero Party Didn’t Need an Assassin, so I Started Guarding My Childhood Friend, the Second Princess!" has a foundation for an enjoyable story. However, the execution needs improvement in terms of character development and pacing. It's not a complete disaster, and some readers might find enjoyment in the tropes it employs. But, ultimately, I felt like it fell short of its potential.