"Oh man. Totally...... I don't know about that being the Knights Commander. It's the end of the world..."

"Berg!

"Mmm..."

When he looked back at that voice, he saw Tia and Asna running over, and behind him was also the figure of the innkeeper's master.

"Are you okay!? Are you hurt!?

"I'm fine. It has to be a scratch like this. What about her?

"Oh, I need an allowance now... it doesn't look like there's anything else for my life, but I'm badly injured anyway..."

"Right..."

"I mean, Mr. Berg..."

"You... who the hell are you? Rae's Knights Commander seemed to know about you... and that magic is just..."

"Well, we'll talk about that later. In the meantime, let's get those people down to the inn, including that kid. Your body's gonna get cold in here."

"Oh, yeah!

"Okay!

"Your old man brings me a wizard of the recovery system, medical people. Big hurry."

"Wow, okay!

"I got it. Come on, give me a hand if he's safe!

"Oh, oh!

"Me, I'll get more people!

"Hey! Help me over here!

"Carry it gently!

The tiers work with the residents to bring the injured into the inn where Rare's soldiers were staying.

We were all equally badly injured, but fortunately there was nothing else in our lives, and treatment was eventually inflicted by the arriving wizard of the recovery system and by medical personnel.

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"Phew... I guess this is a relief for now"

"Right. Uh... I'm kind of suddenly hungry."

The care of the people who were falling drops, and me and Asna sit down on the couch in the lobby of the Inn that carried everyone.

When I realized it, it was dark outside, and my belly bugs were starting to buzz along with the feeling of fatigue that suddenly pushed me away from my mind.

"It's seven o'clock, right? Oh, speaking of which, what about Mr. Berg?

"Is that it? I should have been there just now..."

"Good luck to both of you"

"Ah, auntie!

Looking back, I had an aunt at the inn, and she had a pot in her hand for some reason.

No way......!

"Good luck. Um... what's that?

"You're hungry, aren't you? I rented the kitchen here to make this, so eat it. Don't worry, I'm handing it out to everyone."

That said, when my aunt opened the lid of the pan, the smell of demiglass sauce spread immediately......!

"Wow! It's beef stew!

"Looks delicious......!

"You promised to make a treat, didn't you? Well.

, although not many thanks for saving everyone...... at least this much "

"No, no..."

I mean us, mostly thanks to Mr. Berg...

"Then I'll distribute it to the others. I'll see you later."

"Oh, yeah! Thank you, Auntie! Here you go!

"Thank you. I'll have it."

"Ugh... Enjoy"

After I dropped off my aunt leaving with a smile, I'll swiftly put my beef stew on the plate.

In large chopped potatoes, carrots, and reasonably melted onions...... ahhh! Big meat chopped in corners......!

"Ha ha... nice smell...!

"Phew... Tia loves beef stew"

"My favorite! Wow!? Look at this, Asna! The meat is trout!? Easy with a spoon...... not bad!?

"Okay, calm down..."

"I haven't had one lately! Bye! Here you go -"

"Oh, I've been looking! Ladies!

"Ma!?

"Ah, Uncle of the Inn"

Yes, in a good place......!

"What's wrong with you?

"Oh, I'm sorry I'm eating."

I haven't eaten yet......!

"Berg's husband is looking for you. I'm in the Adventurer's Guild next door right now, so you need to come right away."

"Nah!?

Ko, at this time!?

"Oh, then I'll be right there"

Asna!?

What a discerning child you are......!

"The guild goes out of there to the right. I can see the sign right away."

"Okay. Look, Tia, I'm coming."

"Gu, gu... ai..."

"... are you crying?

"Don't cry!

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As we entered the Adventurer's Guild, Mr. Berg stood with his arms in his arms just moments after entering.

"Oops. Sorry to call you... why are you crying?

"Cry. No!

"Ooh!?

Wait...... beef stew......

"Haha...... never mind. So, what's up?

"Oh, oh... well, come on in"

Up the stairs of the guild about after Mr. Berg.

What the hell can we do for you?

You put my beef stew behind you, so it's unacceptable unless it's for the right reasons.

"... stop that killing"

"F...... whats up"

"I'm blind - you..."

"Fine, I'll tell you why I just called you!

"Wow, I get it! What the hell... erm, Frost's mayor is on the third floor of this guild right now. He wants to talk to me. So, he wants to thank you guys too."

Dear Beef Stew and Mayor of Frost......?

"I think it's critical..."

"Hey, what's going on... just now, you..."

"Of course you do!? Food grudges...!

"Tia? Your uncle at the inn said you'd keep the beef stew properly, right? So... be around it."

"Ugh..."

Anger in my smile......

"I know, I know."

"I hope so."

"I don't know... this is the room."

Mr. Berg knocked, then left the door open.

"Get out of my way."

"Sorry to bother you."

"Excuse me."

"Oh, I'm sorry to call you. Please take a seat."

"Come here."

Inside was an old man and a young man in armor.

We sit on the couch side by side, prompted by the two of us.

"Nice to meet you. I'm the mayor of town, Darak. So, this is Paris, master of the Adventurer Alliance."

"Best wishes. My name is Paris."

"It's Berg. Say hello."

"Nice to meet you! Tier!"

"It's called Asuna. Best regards,"

"Mr. Berg, Mr. Tia, Mr. Asna... Without you, perhaps the town would have been more miserable. Allow me to thank you on behalf of the inhabitants of the town. Thank you so much."

"I want you to thank me too. Thank you so much."

"We just happened to be there. Don't be so sure."

"We were just following Mr. Berg."

"No... as someone who should protect the town, I couldn't do anything. I hate my helplessness..."

"Mayor...... that's the same for me"

"You can't help it because they're the other guy. Especially since the Adventurer Guild has a decision not to get involved in politics. I don't really care."

Oh, yeah.

Well, it's true that Adventurer Guild is a pretty big organization.

I guess I can't if I'm not in a neutral position.

"Care...... it hurts"

"Well, I hope that's a good story... more than that, don't you want to talk about what's coming?

"Yeah...... I was hoping I could definitely get your opinion on Mr. Berg"

"Our expectation is that it will be the same again..."

"I guess. This town is one of the northern gateways. If you think about the invasion from Nieberg, it's definitely an important base for Rae that you can't lose. Even if that Knight Commander doesn't come, there's a good chance Rae's soldiers will come again... but there's a way to do something about it"