One line of brave Arios abandoned his stray forest offense before returning to the city of Horizon three days later.

It took me three days because I lost track of my way home and I was lost on the road.

Until now, it has been Rain's job to secure routes such as the way home.

Now that Rayne is gone, someone has to take his place.

But not everyone assumed it was their role.

Someone will do it.

Such a notion of leaving others at their disposal caused the adventurer to laugh, failing to secure a route home.

Impossible as a brave man.

It's a failure that no one can make you hear.

Arios was frustrated that we ourselves had invited such a thing.

"Damn."

"Easy, Arios. If the brave and the wanderers look like that, I wonder what the others are like."

"Shut up, shut up! Don't give me orders."

"It's not an order. It's just advice."

"That's an order! Just a warrior, a brave man. Don't give me an opinion."

……

To the extent that Agus did not sound like Arios, he smashed his tongue.

Seeing the interaction between the two, Leanne and Mina turned a blind eye.

We have nothing to do with it, we don't want to get involved.

That's what he seemed to say.

With Rayne gone, the Arios line weakened.

But that's not all...

During the party, a crack gradually enters.

To that, they, they haven't noticed at all.

"... okay. I'm gonna find Rayne. It's about him. They kicked us out of our party, and we don't know what to do, and we should still be wandering around in this city."

"I agree."

"That said, this city, it's huge, isn't it? I don't know where you're wandering. It's hard to find garbage worms."

"... why don't you go to the Adventurer Guild? Someone over there might have information about Mr. Rayne."

"Right...... you try that"

Mina's opinion was adopted, and Arios one line moved to the Adventurer's Guild.

When I spoke to the receptionist,

"Is that Mr. Rain? Yeah, I know."

Lightly found, the Arios clap out.

Things haven't worked out at all lately, so isn't it going to take a while to find Rain? I thought so.

Such a bad prediction came off and I could easily get a clue.

Lucky.

No, it's not luck.

This is the party of the brave.

A supreme being that is never within reach of the ordinary man.

They are blessed by God.

That's why it happens so commonly.

Arios was serious about that.

"So, where's Rayne?

"I got a new request, so they moved me to the plain."

"Request? Could he have become an adventurer?

"Yes, Mr. Shroud is a new adventurer who registered with us."

Arios almost laughed.

After banishing the party, I wonder what you're doing, I can't believe you're being an adventurer.

There's no way an adventurer can serve with the power of Rain.

I'm sure you've failed many requests and are having trouble eating.

It's a good trend.

Easy for us to make ourselves heard.

Arios makes such predictions...

The reality is the exact opposite, and Rayne's reputation is soaring by making sure the request succeeds.

Plus, we're getting two buddies.

Arios, totally unexpected that was happening, was feeling better about the misguided imagination.

When I speak up, I'll try to be nice to you.

And after it's used up, I'll give you a harder word than last time.

When I think I can see a stunned look, like then, my breasts are scuffed.

Arios felt like he had already earned the rain and even thought of a great way to worry.

"What can I do for you, Mr. Shroud? Could it be a request to nominate an individual?

"Oh, no. We got to know him a little bit. I wanted him to help me. I was just looking for him."

"I see, did you"

"We'll go to the plains too."

"Yes, take care"

――――――――――

"Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na"

As usual, on the way home from finishing the request.

A leading Canade sings a strange nose song.

"What, that song?

"Hmm, what is it?

"You don't even know it yourself"

"You sing your nose naturally, like you smile when you're happy."

"What could have made you happy? You just made a request."

"I mean, lots of rewards too! I mean, lots of dinner too! Ha-ha-ha."

"Oh, you know what?"

I laughed bitterly with Tania.

Canade has a very understandable personality.

But I guess that's Canade's charm.

Pure as a child, wielding a bright smile that invigorates the beholder.

It's something I can't do.

"Hey, isn't it time you moistened your nose?

Second, Tania's been asking me that.

"Right... I think you're making money"

Current holdings are eight gold coins and 34 silver coins.

Plus, 80 copper coins.

For the time being, you don't have to worry about the inn, and you can eat pretty good food.

"Can you afford it?

"Right."

"Then why don't you gear up? Rayne, you don't have proper gear."

"... Speaking of"

Epic gear was confiscated as it exited the Brave Party.

The dagger, then bought with no gold, broke quickly against Killer Tiger.

Since then, I had completely forgotten to gear up because of all the things that had happened.

"We can handle it without gear... or because we're the strongest without it? I don't need gear. But Rain isn't, is he? Just because you signed a contract with us to get protection, you better get your gear right."

"I get it. Well, when you're done reporting this request, why don't you take a tour of the armoury store?"

"Nah... what about dinner...?

"Eat your dinner first, then."

"Nah ♪ Rain, we can talk!

"Damn, it's sweet for Canade."

"But Tania wouldn't disagree either."

"Well, that's... I'm just getting hungry, too! It's not like it fits the canade."

It's been a few days since I've been one of them, and I somehow understand Tania's character.

I can't speak the truth straight, I'm a twister.

But it also seems like the kid is being mean and cute.

"Later? Those eyes."

"Nothing."

Laughing, walking down the road leading to the city...

"Hey, Rain."

... I froze my smile.

"... Arios? And everyone..."

There was a line of brave Arios waiting for us.

"Long time no see. How have you been? Are you two Rain's people?

"... I'm doing fine. Bye."

"Dude, I haven't seen you in a long time and you're not like that. Why don't we talk about it?

This brave man, are you serious?

You think I'm gonna smile and laugh?

Ever since I met Canade and Tania, the dark emotions that had disappeared reappear.

"There's nothing like talking to me."

"Well, don't tell me that's inconvenient. We're reflecting, too. I don't know how you could have used it, but there was a little more to it."

"We didn't hate you for anything. I had no choice but to say goodbye. Forgive me."

"Ma'am, I don't think I'm bad. In that case... it's obvious who's to blame for you? But there's something I might have overstated. Special, I'll apologize to you."

"What do you think? This is what the three of you are saying, and don't you let the past flow into the water?

What are these guys saying?

At this time, I couldn't understand the words of the four of us.

While I say I apologize, it's like I don't feel sincere.

On the contrary, that's an excuse to have no choice, plus an apology for the gaze from above.

It's easier to recognize you as being under far-flung provocation than apologized for.

"Nah... you guys, who?

"Suddenly he shows up, blocks the road, gets in the way?

Canade and Tania step forward.

Without hiding the grumpy look...

Momentum was like selling a fight, even releasing a light kill.

"Look closely...... could it be the Cat Spirit Clan!? Besides... is this the Dragon Clan? Why are you here..."

"We're Rain's people."

"Who are you people?

"Stupid!? Two of the strongest species are in Rayne's company? I can't believe I'm following such incompetence...... oh, no. Right. Okay, so Rayne's following you, right?

"Don't talk weird. Rayne is our husband!

"That sort of thing. I'm actually stronger, but, well, Rayne's not a bad guy... and I have no choice, so I'm staying with him."

"Huh!? That Rain is the Lord of the Most Powerful Species!? No way, does that mean Rayne served the two of us? That can't be happening!

"Even if they say it's impossible..."

It's true.

Canade and Tania affirmed that Arios' face turned blue or red.

He's so surprised.

The same applies to the other members, who keep their eyes round and do not move like petrified.

"So what about you guys?

"Nyah... Tania, Tania. I don't like these people... your husband's enemies!

"I mean... oh, hey, maybe these guys are the 'brave ones'? The features I heard in the story match, and I don't think you're mistaken."

"Nyah! I knew it was an enemy! Rain's Enemy, Husher!!!

"... yall?

"Fuck you!!!

"Wait, wait! We are not enemies. It's Rain's people, isn't it?

Two of the most powerful species unleashed genuine anger and Arios panicked.

"Friends? I must have slipped through Arios' party?

"Oh, that's... don't say anything cold. We traveled together, didn't we? Even though there have been unfortunate mistakes, I still regard Rain as a valued companion."

How dare you say such a dialogue?

Useless.

Annoying.

Out of expectations.

I still remember everything these guys told me.

I get angry at the Arios for saying something convenient...

At the same time, I learned to be vain.

Were these the people I thought were 'buddies'?

Crap.

I can't believe I've been swayed by these people...

Conversely, I have become ashamed of my own actions.

"Canade, Tania. I'm glad you're angry for me, but just, just refrain from brawling."

"But... these guys, they hurt Rayne. Unforgivable."

"I don't care about Rain... I don't like it"

"Thanks, both of you."

"Wha."

"Huh."

Touch the heads of both of them, calm them down.

"Because that feeling is enough... for now, back off. Please."

"Yikes... if Rayne says so"

"I really like you."

The two moved back.

The Arios will have a blatantly hospitable face.

"I'm sorry, Rayne. Hi, looks like you've given them a weird misunderstanding. I apologize."

"No, it's fine."

"It would help if you could say that."

"... Shit. This is who I am..."

"Why do I have to apologize when I'm a garbage bug..."

"It's unpleasant... but now you have to put up with it"

Although Arios manages to laugh, the others are not able to hide their unpleasant emotions as if they were.

Instead of remembering my anger, my heart keeps cooling.

Humans, when you think it's heartfelt crap, it seems cooler than remembering anger.

"So, what's going on? What can I do for you?

"It's quick and helpful to talk about, but how did you figure it out?

You were talking about attacking the Lost Forest before I left the party. Once the offensive is over, we should push through the woods and move to other cities. There is no reason to return to the Horizon. So, have you ever left anything to do... or what can I do for you? That's all I thought about with the erasure method. "

"I see. I've been thinking about it for a long time, but Rayne's got a quick head spin. Brilliant reasoning."

White.

Is Arios living a lie from day to day?

As much as I suspected that, his expression was hardened by lying emotions.

"There's nothing else I want you to do. Actually..."

"Say no."