Aranzir, the former hero, appeared in the village of Lax.

　I'm sure his appearance matches my memory.

I'm sure you've never changed...?

　He is old, just like his predecessor. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.
　I'm not sure I've ever seen such a thing.

　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get it right.

　Even so, there was a strange part of him.
　It was the scars of burns that covered many parts of his body.

　No, aren't more than half of his body burn scars?
　I wonder how he managed to live with such severe burns, and at the same time I am afraid.

　The viciousness that lurks in this calmness is the fear of the brave Arantzill.

　

''Arantzill-sama!''

　The first thing that moved when I saw the old hero was the new hero.
　The maiden Radie rushes up to the old gentleman Arantzill's bottom.

''I didn't expect to see you here...!　What the f*ck are you doing here?
I'm here to see you.

　Alanziel greets Radey as he would treat a relative's daughter.

　As for me, I was amused by his calm demeanor.
　I had only ever seen him in battle.

''Well hey hey.''

　There was a guy who pulled my sleeve.
　It was the Four Heavenly Kings Zeviantes.

That gentle-looking man is the previous brave man?　Other than the severity of the burn marks, it doesn't look particularly awesome, does it?
That burn mark, though, came from Lady Granberza's 'A Nauseating Scorching Hot Uninterrupted Flame Hell'.
''What?!''

　Hearing that, Zebiantes' expression changed.

　This guy would know the name of the greatest magic of the four most powerful fire kings of all time, Granbaza-sama.

''No way........?　How can you eat that extreme heat magic and not turn to ashes?
Moreover, it burned more than half of its body while it kept on rushing forward and thrusting its sword into Lady Glanbursa's belly. He's a real monster.

　So, we're still surviving like that, which is inexplicable.
　I can't believe that I'm not just dying, I'm moving with all five bodies.

　Don't be fooled by a gentle first impression.

"Me?　How did you end up...?
I've seen you train yourself to be a better man on the ground.

　The previous hero said in a calm voice appropriate for his age.

''The news has already reached the Center Guild. The officials are anxious to get you back on the battlefield as soon as possible.

　The brave candidate Noltya, who came the other day, seemed to have been sent through that process as well.

''Don't tell me that Arantzill-sama is here to scold me?　Have you come to urge me to carry out the defeat of the Demon King?
'The officials seem to want me to do that, but that's not my concern. Rather, my purpose is the opposite.

　Backwards?

'Radey, I was pretty impatient when I sent you out, too. I thought it wasn't enough to kick the Four Heavenly Kings and slash the Demon King's throat flute.
What...?
Conserving your strength here is not a bad idea. So I thought this would be a good time to let you know what I've been missing, and then I'll let you know how it goes.
'No way!　Are you saying that Mr. Alanziel will personally instruct you?

　Radie looks extremely happy.
　The prestige of the previous brave man is still undiminished.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.　You couldn't even get out of bed when I left...?
'And that was a year ago already, wasn't it?　It's gotten a lot better over time. I can't move like I did in my prime, though.

　Saying that, the old hero indicated the staff in his hand.

　.........No, it's just that I can't move in my prime, but recovering to the point where I can properly walk on my own feet is itself astounding.
　That's while eating Granbaza-sama's special magic!

''So I, too, would like to be a nuisance in this village for a while, but.......

　The old hero's eyes turned to me for the first time.
　The Zebiantes next to me said, "Hee! I let out a small scream.

''You're from this village, aren't you?　My name is Alanziel. I would like to be represented by the village chief or someone with equivalent authority.

　It's getting closer!

　Are you okay?　You okay?

　I'm in a panic in my heart.
　After all, I used to face him as the Assistant to the Four Heavenly Kings in the Demon King's Army.
　So if I know his face, there's a good chance that he knows me too!

　If they notice I can say with confidence.
　I will die!

Hey....!
Well, have I met you before?
No!　We've never met!　Yes!
Well, you must be a bit old to be unable to remember human faces so well.

　Thank God!
　Turns out. A brave man of the past, he doesn't remember me clearly!

　That's right, when in battle, the person he should pay the most attention to is his nemesis, the Four Heavenly Kings, and he can't even take a look at me, who is loitering behind him.

　I was hoping that this might be the case, and I was right!

'Mr. Arantzill!　That's the village chief over there!

　Radey interrupted in a hurry.

''This is Dariel-san, the village chief of Lax Village!
My apologies. I didn't know we had a village chief this young...!

　No, no.
　I'm still over 30 years old.

Once again, chief, I would appreciate it if you would permit me to stay. I have money to pay for your stay.
'No, no!　I can't take money from an ex-brave...?
That's not possible. In the past, there were people who used their position as brave men and women to make unreasonable demands on the village they were visiting. But such a thing must never happen.

　You know.
　It was just this guy Nortiyah trying to do that.
　I beat the crap out of him before he could even attempt it.

"A brave man must be an apostle of justice. He must be an apostle of justice, and not use the title he was given for justice for personal gain. ...Radey.
Yes!
You gonna be okay?　You're not bothering the people of the village, are you?
'Of course!　I'm doing exactly what Master Aranziel told me to do!
'Well then!'

　He's a serious man.

　Although that's rather harsh and scary.

　I cleared my throat, scared out of my mind.

''Of course, our village welcomes our brave predecessors. Please stay as long as you like.
I'm just an old man who's retired as a hero. You're no more of an old man than the current Radie.
Can't I just...?
No, no.

　A melodic and damp fire dwelt behind the old hero's eyes.

''Village chief, aren't you also an adventurer?''
What?
The look on his face is that of someone who has seen real combat. You've been in the most grueling real-world combat...

　Something probing in his tone.

'Most of all, the color of the aura on his body is extraordinary. An aura of such a glittering hue. Or maybe it's more appropriate for a brave man than Radie?
Lady Arantziel!

　I'm about to cry when Radey comes to my rescue.

'Please don't!　You are in trouble, Dariel!
What's up, Radey?　Did you get mad at me for telling you that I'm more talented than you?
'That's not what I'm talking about!　Just look at my training first then!
He's so impatient. Well, I'll just take it easy...

　Were you helping me or did you really want me to see your training?

　Anyway, I was saved.
　To be honest, getting tangled up with that man is heartbreaking.

''It was like I was going to stop breathing just by being near him...!

　Even Zebiantes, who did not face him directly, is this.
　From now on, that old hero will stay in the village.
　Just thinking about the days ahead made my stomach churn.

''I'm going back to the Demon King's Castle now.
Don't try to escape immediately.

　You sat there, no matter how many times I called out to you!

Let him go!　I have an important mission to prevent the invasion of the brave men!
A brave man would be here, you two!

　You can't just run away from danger like that!

　I vowed to go to hell, but I would only take Zebiantes along for the ride.