hours after helping Adventurer PT from the bandits.

I have finally returned to my destination, Phlox.

"This is Yuma, safe and above all."

It was the usual gatekeeper who called out.

Yeah, you feel like you're home.

I answer the gatekeeper lightly and go into the flocks.

Ah, naturally, the number of people is very different compared to the village of Barris.

Well, it's a village and a city, so naturally.

Well, for now, do you want to head to the guild to report the request?

That's what I thought. I walked to the Adventurer's Guild and arrived right away.

And when I go inside, some gaze at me.

"Oh, neck hunting. I thought you were alive."

"So I told you, he'll be back soon."

"But going to defeat Grossrabbitz is a boulder."

That's how some adventurers were glad they were safe with me, hanging kind words for returning home, etc. You've changed your attitude a lot since the invasion.

Well, do you want to go with the report for now?

That's what I think. I'm going to the receptionist, Mel.

"Hello, Mr. Mel. I'm back safe."

"Welcome home, Yuma. No injuries, that's all. I mean, you're still doing something ridiculous to get to Barris Village and come back in two days, right?

"Ha, well, we were in a hurry this time ~. - And this is the corner of the head that proves the success of the request for this Glouceslabbits crusade"

I take the big horn out of the item box and show it to Mr. Mel.

At first, I forgot to take this, but Mr. Zonga told me that it would prove it before he left the village. Thank you, Mr. Zonga!

"Yes, I did check. Still, that's a lot of big horns. I've never seen anything so big in years. It's a boulder to put this behind you, Yuma."

Merle's heartfelt praise.

But I have no choice but to laugh bitterly at this.

Because I'm not the one who knocked out the Grossrabbits, I'm the Thing.

I don't know what to do with this.

- And while I'm thinking about it.

Mel brought six gold coins of the requested reward.

"Yes, this is the reward for this time, take it"

I get so lost.

Should I receive this reward or not?

Mr. Mel doesn't get paid inside. He puts a question mark on me.

Uh-huh, seriously, what do we do?

That's when my voice rang from side to side.

"Oh, you, you defeated Grossrabbits as requested!

It was the man with the worn armor who called out.

Uh-huh, who is this guy?

... Oh, I remember.

A resident of the village of Barris, where Mr. Gant took refuge.

You were still in the guild.

When I asked him that question, he stayed in the guild until his injuries had healed. He said he was just about to return to Barris village.

- This is a good idea!

I received six reward coins from Mel and forced them into the hands of a man.

"Pass this to Mr. Zonga, village chief of Barris Village"

The man with the worn armor is amazed by my words.

And Mel, watching this from the side, said with a stern look.

"Yuma, you better not do that too much. I do have some sympathy for Barris Village, but you should be well compensated for your request."

"Oh, you're mistaken, Mr. Mel. Whatever the circumstances, I believe they deserve a fair reward. But this time, things are a little different, so I'm just taking these methods."

"What, the circumstances are different?

"It is. Actually ~ ……"

I'm a little voice that sounds just like Mr. Mel, telling him that it wasn't me who defeated Grossrabbitz, it was Singh, the boy who lives in Barris village.

You heard me. Mr. Mel's lying, right? and reveal amazement. Well, don't be surprised if they hear the boy defeated the A-rank demon. I might not believe it if I were you.

"- Is that a true story?

"Of course, I told you everything without lying. No, you were really strong enough that Thing couldn't be represented by the word excellence. So much so that I feel I can't disappoint you either. That would definitely make a good adventurer, so please do me a favor if you get a chance to visit here."

"Yeah, I know!

Ms. Mel finally seemed to believe my words and felt excited to imagine a brilliant adventurer whose expression would appear in the future.

"I can't believe Thing wants to be an adventurer..."

He was right next to me, and I'm sure he heard Singh.

The man with the worn armor was surprised to hear something incredible, while at the same time his expression had a colour of joy that could not be hidden. You've been waiting for this guy, too.

"Thing has opened his heart to the people of the village. When you get back to the village, make friends."

"Yes, of course! Dear Yuma, thank you so much for this time about Grossrabbits and Thing! I will never forget this!

We will continue to talk about Yuma in the village of Barris!

I almost told the worn out man who left the guild that I honestly wanted him to quit. 'Cause you're so motivated ~...

And when I looked back, I thought I'd go home because I was done.

"Yuma......"

The person who was there was Mr. Grace, who was more energetic and less energetic than he had seen two days earlier, and was also able to make bears in his eyes. Probably the last few days I couldn't sleep.

"Yuma, thank you so much for saving the village of Barris!

That's how Mr. Grace began to digress in the middle of his guild.

I panicked for sudden action and told him to stand up for now because I would receive gratitude, and Mr. Grace would hear it and lift his hips.

"Ha - I'm already suddenly freaking out."

"Ugh, you don't have a choice. Thought I'd have to do this to show you my appreciation. Sure, I was a little embarrassed."

"Absolutely. You knew Mr. Grace was grounded, didn't you?

"Yeah, Malpig told me that the other day."

That son of a bitch told me something unnecessary.

Well, I sigh a little and face Mr. Grace.

"Well, Mr. Grace, I have a message for you."

"Mm, message? From who?

"From Thing."

――

The moment I give you Thing's name, Mr. Grace's big body shakes brutally. I meditated on my eyes for a little while, and eventually it seemed I was ready.

"Tell me, what did he say to me?

"Then I'll keep telling you. [Mr. Grace, I'm sorry I said terrible things then. After that, I made up my mind. He said he was going to be an adventurer over Dad. Of course, Mr. Grace is going to exceed it, so be prepared!] They say."

"…… Ah, oh."

As soon as Ms. Grace heard Singh's message, she spilled a large tear from both eyes and knelt on the ground. I hate to do that in my guild, but it makes me stand out, but all this time the noisy adventurers were watching Mr. Grace in silence with a strange look on their face.

"- Mr. Grace."

"…… Oh, I'm all right now"

Mr. Grace's expression after he had finished crying was so clear that he laughed with a clear smile.

"Well, Thing's moved on, too. Now, am I the only one who's stopped? Yeah, well, if that's the case, you can't dress like me as an adult. I haven't thought about putting together a PT in a while."

Yeah, I knew this was something to do with me and Mr. Grace talking on our journey right after we met. He must have been troubled for a long time.

"If we're going to put together a PT, how about Igle, Malpig, etc? You're both good."

"Yeah, sure, those two have been stretching lately. But isn't it painful for the three of us?

"Ha, I think I can just be a man ~. Well, then it's time for me to excuse myself. I want to go home to Zinnia and see Sally."

"Damn, you're all right, Sally. You and Lisa are here."

That made Mr. Grace a little unfaithful.

I smile bitterly at the way things are, then if you'll excuse me, turn my back.

Then at the end, there was a voice from behind.

- Yuma, thank you so much.

I replied by gently raising one hand to the word, leaving the Alliance behind.