--One night some time later.

　As soon as we closed up shop as usual, we made our way to Wakaba-Tei in Spring.

　The dining room space, which is reserved for all seats, is packed.
　Familiar faces and townspeople were seated at every seat, waiting for the arrival of the guest of honor in front of the lavish food.

''Ah, Luke-san!　We've been waiting for you!

　Sylvia notices our arrival and rushes over with a smile, and everyone else's eyes are turned to us at once.

''Sorry, did I make you wait a little while?''
No, no, no. Not at all. Come on in here!

　Led by Sylvia, I sat down at the prepared seats while everyone cheered.

　Since starting the White Wolf Shop, there have been many opportunities to gather people's attention, but today's atmosphere was the most exciting I've ever experienced.

''Well then, ladies and gentlemen of the gathering!　We'd like to congratulate Luke on his one-year anniversary of coming to Green Hollow and making his knighthood official!　Is there anything else you'd like to say, Luke?
'No, ...... it's enough to give me a seat like this. You should all enjoy yourself to the fullest. An adventurer's celebration is always a fool's errand in lieu of the star of the show.

　Laughter and cheers erupted from the adventurers in attendance, and someone let out a well-sounding finger whistle.

　Formal greetings and congratulations are not appropriate for adventurers (me).
　It's enough to make you feel like you're in charge of your own guild.

　It's a good excuse to get together, bring money and booze, and make as much noise as you want.

　I've been celebrating for a long time.

　...... Well, I've been on leave from my adventuring career, and when I become a knight, I'll have to attend some of the more exaggerated and ceremonial parties.

　It's a good idea to share your joy with the inhabitants of Green Hollow, the adventurers and the people around you.

Well, I'll leave you to it. I hope you have a great time.
'What?　You don't eat?

　Garnett stopped Sylvia as she was about to leave unceremoniously.

　Sylvia turns around and gives a wink, a responsible and confident smile on her face.

''I'm the one to entertain you today. I'll do my best as the Spring Wakaba-Tei's signatory girl.''










　As the celebration continued, various faces came from one to the next, throwing words of praise and encouragement at us.

　Residents of the town and adventurers. Some are officials from the town hall and others from the guild.

　What a strange thing, the faces coming at this time were all people who didn't usually see each other very often.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　-- At the table where the Eastern-style food was prepared, Sakura and Nagi, who wanted a taste of their homeland, bumped into each other and were miffed at each other, prioritizing their meals.

　Behind them, Melissa is wary of the distance, but by all accounts, those two are not the relationship Melissa thinks they are.

　-- The staff of the White Wolf Store branch was gathered at the large table on the other side of the room.

　Some of the kids were still getting used to the atmosphere of Green Hollow, but Alexia was quick to fly over to such kids and keep the conversation going in her usual fashion.

　-- Occupying the two tables at the back of the dining room was a group of adventurer parties led by Travis, but something about the atmosphere was different from the usual.

　If you look closely, you can see that Leila, who had been mixed in at some point, was keeping her place next to Travis, and the party members were cheering and annoying the leader.

　-- The smallest two-seater in the corner was an unexpected duo, Noir and the rainbow-scaled Hild.

　The combination of Noir with her long bangs and Hild, who doesn't take off her hood even when indoors, so it's hard to tell what kind of expressions they're exchanging in conversation.

　But I have an approximate idea of what the topic of conversation is.
　Probably from a wizard's standpoint, they are discussing this previous ancient magical civilization ...... and they both giggle and laugh happily.

　...... Are they really talking about something that only a wizard can talk about?
　I'm starting to feel a little less confident.

''(Anyway, it sounds like everyone else is having a good time too.)'

　I was just thinking about this when I felt the main entrance door open and four men and women came into the dining room.

'Sorry Luke, our meeting got pushed to the side,'
'Wow, it's all very exciting. Do you mind if I join in?

　The ones who came were the chapter leader, Florence, her daughter Lisa, and her sisters and brothers, Ezell the Brave and Squire Eddie.

　Marida, the daughter of the tavern and guild house's head girl, who was closest to them, came out to greet them, her face slightly flushed from drunkenness.

You are welcome. Please come in, don't be shy. Lisa-chan, come over here too. It's time to play with your sister as she has a meet and greet with her mother.
Wait, wait, wait, wait. You're bad for education. Erica, could you do me a favor?

　Garnett called out to Erica, who happened to be nearby, as she let Marida back into her seat after she had stepped over the tipsiness.

　Erica hurriedly shoved the pasta she had been lifting with her fork into her mouth, puffing out her cheeks like a squirrel before gulping down her grape juice.

'...... pfft!　Oh, I knew Lisa was here too. Come over here until I finish my mom's business.
Yes, then I will.

　When we visited the guild branch, Erica would often keep Lisa company as she waited for her mother to finish her work.

　So it seems that for Lisa, Erica was the next person in the place who was well accustomed to being with her mother, so she weaved her way through the crowd and quickly made her way to Erica's side.

　Florence smiled apologetically and bowed to Erica before coming to the table I was at.

　It seemed that Garnett had been caught by the brave Ezell to drink with him, so it was just me and Florence across the table.

'Congratulations. I wonder if I should say hello ...... in the future.
''Given the role of the Knights, it's going to be a tripodal relationship with the Guild Chapter. It's nothing short of unworthy, not at all.

　Florence chuckled as she complained about the weight of the role she had to take on, and Florence chuckled.

'It'll be fine. I can assure you that you will be fine. You may have only been able to use one skill, and you may have ended up at the E rank as an adventurer, but you're a great ...... person as a person.