Semi-retired Adventurer Lives Leisurely

and if they were from your country, you made sure that it stayed that way.

 

In short, I was stopped at the border because there were concerns that I was either being bribed or even fooled by a woman to move my base of operations to the Salaiz Republic.

 

Because I am not a born and raised Alvenia citizen, and became a citizen during the chaos at the beginning of the war, that added more doubts and suspicions to the mix.

 

…….And it wasn’t just me.
Most Heroic Warrior Class Adventurers will in general get severely questioned at the borderーーthis was something one of the Border Guard Supervisors were kind enough to tell me when my interview was ending, and I was on my way out.
If I wasn’t single, they would be more generous in their assumptions apparently.

 

Ageha: “(sigh～～～) Because of Henry, we got reaーlly delayed! Isn’t that right?”

 

Henry: “Oh come off it already.
It wasn’t my fault.”

 

We were all running towards Wreathfield, and I had to keep countering Ageha’s teases and retorts the whole way.
She’s not serious about anything she’s saying, but it’s still really annoying.

 

Cyril: “But isn’t Miss Ageha a Hero of Legend……?”

 

Ageha: “Ohー, I’m a citizen of Rishu, so they didn’t even bother.
Well, if they tried to detain me, I would have ignored them and kept running.”

 

Henry: “That’s illegal, idiot.”

 

I am carrying Cyril on my back, and she asks Ageha, but Ageha simply laughs it off and talks about ignoring the law.

 

It’s true that she could easily sneak into this country with her skills but….

 

Henry: “If you commit a crime, Sir Ezeal will come after you to straighten you out.”

 

Ageha: “Crap, nevermind.”

 

Because Sir Ezeal is the head of all the Heroes of Legend, if a Hero of Legend commits some evil deed, he is the one responsible for carrying out the consequences.

 

By the very nature of the job and title, the title of Hero of Legend is not given to someone prone to evil acts, so he hasn’t had to really carry out that role yet……but most people would think twice about breaking the law if Sir Ezeal was going to start hunting you down.

 

Henry: “Oh hey, I’m starting to see the town.
It’s exactly where the Border Checkpoint Guards told us.
That’s Wreathfield.”

 

Cyril: “Ohhhh～”

 

And Cyril turns to look where I was looking and raises a voice of excitement.

 

It’s deeper in the countryside than Flowtier……but it’s not completely in the countryside either, and it’s like any other town you see outside the main cities.

 

This particular town is known for their pottery, and it is their main export.
You will see pottery workshops here and there scattered all around.
Their biggest customer is the Church, so the Salaiz’ National Religion, the Ningel Church, has a strong influence here.

 

………this was all things I learned a loーng time ago when I was going out with Yuu.
She spoke of her town while we sat around a park in Ligaleo.
I’m surprised that I still remember this.

 

Those times feels so nostalgic.

 

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Cyril: “Henry, you can put me down now.”

 

Henry: “Sure thing.”

 

By the time we saw Wreathfield’s main gate, we stopped running, and I let Cyril down.

 

……..good, it’s still just before sundown, so even though we ran at a pretty high pace, this place really is close to Flowtier.

 

Ferris: “Oh, the city walls are very different from Flowtier’s .
It’s an older design and architecture.

 

Henry: “Oh really? You know this stuff really well.”

 

Ferris looks impressed, but I can’t tell the difference.
I mean, yeah, I can tell that it looks different, but I couldn’t tell you if it was a newer or older architecture.

 

Ferris: “You learn about fortresses and castle wall structures as part of your knight training.”

 

Henry: “Huh…..”

 

……..but…….I was a squire too so I should have learned this…..maybe? This is bad, I can’t remember at all.

 

Wーwell, I don’t even use that kind of knowledge in my line of work, so it’s all good.

 

I forced myself to accept this conclusion, and we all headed to the main gates of Wreathfield.

 

Compared to crossing the countries’ borders, the paperwork entering the town was very simple, and we easily got permission to enter the town.

 

……….oh, before I forget.

 

Henry: “Um, excuse me.
I’d like to ask you for some directions, if that’s okay.”

 

I spoke to one of the soldiers guarding the main gate.

 

“Hm? Oh, yeah, that’s fine.
Where are you trying to go?”

 

Henry: “It’s an orphanage run by the Ningel Church, and it has a large apple tree in its yard……..does that sound familiar at all?”

 

I know it’s an orphanage in Wreathfield, but now that I think about it, I never got the orphanage’s name.

 

I add the bit about the apple tree that Yuu told me about, and hopefully, that would be enough.

 

“Ohhh, yeah.
They call that orphanage the Apple Tree House.
It’s on the eastside of the town and….”

 

I listen to the soldier explain the way there.

 

Behind me, Teo is taking notes on a notepad just in case.

 

I thank the soldier, and we all head to this Apple Tree House.

 

Cyril: “Wowー, a town in a different country really does feel different in many waysー”

 

Henry: “That’s true.”

 

On the way there, Cyril gives her impression thus far, and I agree.

 

Let’s see….yeah, it may be a matter of different tastes and preferences.
This is just my impression, but the Salaiz Republic likes things to be more orderly and straight.

 

Jend: “We import their pottery wares from this town.
They’re good quality, and the customers love the design, so it’s one of our popular products.”

 

Ferris: “Oh, really…”

 

Jend: “Ferris, when you come over, the tea cups you use are also from here.”

 

I overhear Jend and Ferris talk and….

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Ageha: “Hey, hey, Teo.
Aren’t plates and cups all the same?”

 

Teo: “Sister Ageha……I can’t agree with you there.
Don’t you know that the Sagiri Merchant Trade also handles Tableware?”

 

Ageha: “Really?”

 

And as we continue to talk amongst each other, we arrive at the location the soldier directed us to.

 

It’s a pretty large piece of land, and I see a fairly new and large house ahead.

 

Just like she told me, I saw a large Apple Tree in the yard, and there were many red fruits growing.
Maybe it’s the season for it?

 

And….

 

There’s a girl taking down the hang dried sheets from a clothes line….

 

Ageha: “Heーy, Yuuー! We came to see youー!”

 

Ageha immediately springs and charges at the woman.

 

Yuu: “Huh? WHAT? Ageha? Why are you……how did you…….I mean, you shouldn’t know where I live……..”

 

And while speaking with Ageha, she looks up to see us following from behind.

 

She has a beautiful, overly well-composed face, but it freezes when it catches a glimpse of me.

 

I didn’t know what to say to her, and I thought about how I should break the ice, but in the end, I just said the first thing that came to mind.

 

Henry: “Hey, isn’t that the Saint of Salvation?! I heard you collapsed, but I’m glad you’re doing okay, Saint of Salvation! Do you still remember me, Saint ofーー”

 

Yuu: “Fuhn!” (sfx exhale)

 

And as I greeted her, a fist came flying at me!

 

Henry: “Hey now!!”

 

I caught her fist in my hand.
…….it actually hurt.
She really put her weight into it.
I felt the impact go right through me.

 

And considering that she chose to punch instead of slap is just like her too.

 

Yuu: “Hello, Henry.
I don’t know if you forgot, but I hate it when people, and especially family, call me by that title.
It’s pretty embarrassing.”

 

Henry: “Of course I remember.”

 

Yuu: “I see….”

 

She used her left hand before, but she’s right handed, and prepares a serious punch with it…

 

Henry: “Sorry, sorry, I surrender.”

 

Yuu: “(sigh)…….why you…..”

 

I raise my hands above my head and run away, and Yuu lets out a sigh and lowers her fist.

 

We both let out a chuckle at the same time.

 

Henry: “……well….I guess it’s been a while, Yuu.”

 

Yuu: “Yes, it has been a while.
Good seeing you, Henry.”

 

And with that…

 

I reunited with Eustacia.