Radey the Brave.
　In the village of Lax.

"How did that happen? And I'm just twisting my neck too, but I'm there anyway.

　This is a venerable thing.

　There is even the Four Heavenly Kings, Zebiantes, in the village of Lax.

　A brave man and the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's Army.

　Needless to say, they are sworn enemies.

　These two are staying in the same village, it's like putting a snake and a mongoose in a cage.

　According to what I heard, Zebiantes had already challenged the heroic party and fought a fierce battle, so the two sides are definitely split.

　There will definitely be a battle.
　The moment we encounter it, it's an immediate fight to the death.

　It's very troubling that my beloved village will be involved in the battle...!

We've got to make sure that we don't run into each other again!

　Fortunately, Zebiantes is so engrossed in making magic tools that he doesn't seem to be coming out of the forge.
　It's a relief that the brave Radey rarely stops by that way.

　It would be nice if it ended safely without any encounters.

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　Still, I couldn't help but wonder, so I went to check on Radie.
　The guy from Rizzeto left irresponsibly and quickly, so I was on my own.

'Mr. Dariel!　Good job!

　Cheerful cheerfulness.
　The crisp greeting pierces the old man's ears.
　It's a bit of a dazzling youthfulness.

Is Radie in training?
'Yes!　Because that's the whole point of my stay!

　She was swinging bare with her bare sword.
　It seems that she has been doing this for quite a while, and jade sweat floats from her entire body and plays on her fresh skin.

''Dariel-san, I understand that you are busy with the village chief's work, but would you be willing to watch my training as well?''
Oh, yes...!

　Radey is a very serious child, and as he devotes himself to his training life in the village of Lax, he improves rapidly.
　It's like he's intensively retraining his basic skills, which have been neglected due to his responsibilities as a hero.

　I'm sure they'll be able to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings before long even without my guidance.　Or so I thought.....

'Speaking of which, Dariel-san. I heard there was a tornado near the village, right?
'Yeah well...'
'I was so focused on my cultivation that I didn't notice it at all!
'Well, there it is. He disappeared before he got anywhere near the village so...

　To be exact, it's 'because I turned it off'........

''Demons are scary, but natural disasters are still scary too.......!　If you ever need help, please don't hesitate to let me know so I can help you!
Oh, thank you.
I'm part of the village now that I'm staying, so I'm here to help with anything!

　That's a good boy.

　With your cooperative attitude, ''I won't fight if I encounter the Four Heavenly Kings! It would be even better if you declared.

'Okay, so here's the rest of my training...'
'Yes!　What shall we do with the menu?
Continue with your 100,000 swords.
Ten thousand?

　This kind of nonsense will keep us moving for the rest of the day.
　If Zeviantes finishes his business while we keep her pinned down, we'll be fine.

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　If there's anything else to watch out for, it's the other members of the brave party.

　The brave party isn't just Radie alone.
　With her as the core, there is a group of friends who will be adventuring together.

　Sesha, the spearman.
　Satome, the shield wielder.

　The two of them also decided to stay with the brave men who decided to train in the village of Laxx.

　Where and what the two of them are doing........

''Sesha-san,''

　Sesha-san has registered with the village guild as an adventurer and is taking on the quests that are ordered.
　I'm filled with a sense of apology even though I was able to join the glorious brave party.

''Don't worry about it. I'm an adventurer by trade. It suits my nature better to work in this way, undertaking quests for the guild.
What's your quest this time?
You will be escorting a pack with mithril weapons to the city, that I will be away for a few days. I'm going to be away for a few days, so I ask you to take good care of our hero.

　That much?

Are you sure you're part of the party of the brave and you want to be away from them that much?
That's all right, I'm fine. I'm sure you'll be here for a long time anyway. I'm going to stay here for a long time anyway.

　If you have an A-class adventurer like Sesha-san as your transporting escort, you can be sure to reach your destination safely.
　As the village chief, I can rest assured that I'll be able to do the same.

　Still, I wonder if this is really the right thing to do? I think.

''.........I have only recently joined the party of the heroes, and we don't have a very deep relationship.
Huh...?
But I understand, that I do.

　You know what I mean?
　What?

'The brave man who is settled in this village is at ease, that he is at ease. When I was continuing my journey as a brave man, I felt as if I would burst at any moment from the tension.

　Indeed.........
　There's a big difference in the hardness of her expression between when she first came to Lax Village and now.

　Even I, who only knew her after visiting the village, have noticed it.

I'm sure it's more natural for a maiden of that age to have this now. Please cherish the present moment for her.

　After saying that, Sesha-san went off on his quest.
　I was the one who had to see it off, unintentionally.

''........Personality?''

　You are a warrior, I thought honestly when I saw Sesha.
　Adding someone like that to the membership is in itself proof that the brave Radie is worthy of that title.

''........But then again, thinking about it, this situation is delicious, isn't it?

　If Sesha-san is away from the village, the chances of encountering Zebiantes are infinitely zero.
　Then, as for Sesha-san, it's safe and secure, so let's check the following........

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　Another brave party member, Satome, the shield-user, was, to my surprise, at our house.

　The village chief's house.
　And in the kitchen.

I'm sorry to make you help even though you're our guest...
I don't feel like a customer if I'm staying with you for days. That's not a problem. I've been helping at home since I was a kid!

　I was helping my beloved wife, Malika, prepare dinner.

　She's a good girl too.

'Marika-san has a baby to take care of, so you can count on me to help you while I'm here!
Thank you so much. He's still a bit of a handful...!

　I'm not the only one.
　I don't just care about the village chief's work, let's help raise the children.

　Satome is a childhood friend of the brave Radey, and that's why she joined the party.
　This is probably the result of valuing unwavering trust, even at the last minute, over competence. I think that decision is correct.

'Anatar, dinner will be ready soon, so sit back down!
Okay.

　The rule in our house is that we all eat together.

　His father-in-law's policy is that it's essential for the family to meet several times a day to stay together.
　I agree with him so much that I make sure I'm home for dinner.

I've put out more chairs for you today, so make sure you don't sit on the wrong one.
What?
Because there are a lot of people here today.
''Eh!''

　When I went to the dining table, two women I already knew were sitting across from me.

　The brave Radey.
　The Four Heavenly Kings 'Huafu' Zebiantes.

　.........the two of them.
　Why are they all gathered at our reunion?

Isn't it our family's rule that we all eat together at dinner?
"Marika?　Did you do this?