Semi-retired Adventurer Lives Leisurely

p>Ashley: “Yeah, I promise, mom.
I wanted to bring her this time, but she couldn’t leave her job at the store.”

 

One of the big reasons that Ashley, who ran away from home, came back was to let his family know that he was getting married.
Karen, was it? She’s the daughter of a Bakery in Southgaia, and they plan to get married in the spring when their new residence construction is complete.

 

In the southern regions of the Alvenia Kingdom, a man isn’t recognized as independent until he owns his own house, and he holds off on marriage until that house is done apparently.

 

On the other hand, around the central region, they usually have an extravagant wedding ceremony, and in the far south, they make a vow before the God they serve, and it is done in quite the solemn and conservative manner.

 

So depending on the region you live in, the culture can change.
Flowtier is located extremely north, so they do not have a chosen custom here.
You can do whatever you want.

 

Ricardo: “Then Ashley.
You keep up the good work.”

 

Ashley: “Yes, Master!”

 

Ricardo: “Ah yes.
Before I forget.
If your basics are lacking the next time we meet…..you understand, correct?”

 

Mr.
Ricardo placed a hand on Ashley’s shoulder and put on quite the intimidating smile.
Although he was down resting from the Corrupted Magic contamination up until yesterday, I could even feel the pressure he was putting on Ashley from a distance.

 

Ashley: “Of course.
I will not forget the lessons you have taught me these past few days.”

 

Ricardo: “……….yes, a good response.
Continue to sharpen and hone your skills.
Then you will exceed even me in my prime.”

 

Ashley: “Yes sir.”

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The Master and Disciple grip their hands tightly in a handshake.
…….wowー I’m a little envious of the scene.
Like, you can really feel the passion and bond or……the trust(?) between the two.

 

And the two part with some reluctance, and Ashley turns towards Jend.

 

Ashley: “Good bye, Jend.
We will meet again.”

 

Jend: “Yeah, besides.
Rather than me going to see you, if I head to Ligaleo, I’ll pass through Southgaia, right?”

 

Ashley: “That’s right.
If it’s you, once you get a little more experience, you’ll get along just fine.
……..I know I said this before, but going to the frontlines is now just a pipedream for me, so I’ll be rooting for you.”

 

That’s right.
Ashley was saying something about going to Ligaleo if he got a little stronger.

 

But he’s newly wed and building his new home, so I guess there’s no way he’ll drop all of that and go now.

 

Ashley: “…..oh wait.
Maybe once all the kids are grown up, maybe I could try again after that.”

 

Jend: “Ha, by that time, I would have already defeated the Demon King and become a Hero of Legend, so I’m sorry to tell you, that dream’s never going to come true.”

 

Ashley: “HA! You still got that big mouth, Jend.”

 

Ashley bumps a fist into Jend’s chest.
Even without putting it into words, I’m sure Jend knew that it was Ashley’s way of telling him good luck.

 

Ashley: “Henry, I know he can be annoying, but please take care of my little brother.”

 

Henry: “Sure thing.
…….but at this point, I’m already relying on him a lot.
I guess we’ll be helping each other out from now on.”

 

Ashley: “I see.”

 

And with that, Paul and Forte walked over this way.
Out of the people seeing them off, we got to know each other pretty well, so they came to say their farewell.

 

Paul: “Henry, thanks for everything.
Thanks to you, we had a great time during our vacation here.”

 

Forte: “I feel the same.
For me, that Dragon Heart’s Steak left too strong of an impression for better or for worse.”

 

Forget couldn’t get out of bed for 2 days after that so yeah….
I don’t think he’s fully recovered yet judging from his face.

 

Ashley: “Oh yeah! That was an experience of a lifetime! I don’t think I’ll ever be able to eat anything that delicious in the future.”

 

Paul: “Ashley……I know it ended as a good memory for you, but don’t forget that Forte and I were out sick because of it.”

 

Ashley: “It’s because you don’t train hard enough.
Do you want me to train you the way my Master Ricardo did?”

 

Paul and Forte visibly shook their head side to side pretty emphatically.
Seeing the tough Ashley come back exhausted every day, I don’t think anyone would light-heartedly want to say yes to that offer.

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And we all finish our farewell greetings.

 

Ashley: “Okay everyone.
Thank you for seeing us off.”

 

Paul: “It was a great town.
I’ll come by again.”

 

Forte: “Farewell.”

 

The members of the Brilliant Swords all gave one last parting farewell and got onto the carriage.

 

The driver is the same one that took us to the Capital ー Will.
……..since they were supposed to leave two days ago, they had to pay extra fees for the delay, but that was expected.

 

Both Jend and I make eye contact with Will with a quick greeting.
It was also to silently ask him to safely take these new friends of mine back.

 

Will: “Okay, then we’re off!”

 

Will spoke out and signaled to his beloved horses.
The carriage slowly began moving forward and towards the main gate.

 

They passed through the gate, and we watched until they disappeared into the horizon.

 

Jend: “……Henry, if you don’t have any plans, can you join me in training?”

 

Henry: “Hm? I don’t mind, but why all of a sudden?”

 

I really don’t mind, but it was a little out of the blue.

 

Jend: “In the end, I lost overall to Brother Ashley in our practice matches.
The next time I see him, I want to surprise him.”

 

Henry: “I didn’t know how much you didn’t like to lose.”

 

Jend: “Not as much as you, Henry.”

 

Henry: “Really?”

 

Wait, wait.
That’s not true.
I’m the cool, calm-type Adventurer.
I’m not so childish that I get irate over a few losses.

 

Jend: “You don’t remember how much you sulked after losing to Miss Ageha?”

 

………as an Adventurer, it is crucial to always want to win.
At the end of the day, when you are in a life and death situation and faced with a critical moment, what will make the difference is your strong will and resolution.
That’s why being competitive is a true testament to being a good adventurer……..or at least, we should all acknowledge that.

 

And I continued making excuses quietly inside my mind…..

 

Today, I joined Jend and we trained until we were both drenched in sweat.