When I woke up, I was on my bed.
　Still in a daze, I talk to myself.

'Is this...?'
It's an inn in the town of Mont River.

　The reply made me huff.
　My consciousness cleared and I turned toward the voice.
　At a table for two by the window, Magnus was reading a thick book of some sort.
　That disreputable looking maid was also sitting on the seat opposite.

'Monriver!　That far away!

　I jumped up and down, startled.
　It's about a two-day walk from the village where Earth Drake lived on the outskirts to the Mon River. If that's how long it took you to carry me when I was unconscious, it's a lot of work.

I'm not going to be the only one who's been in a position to do that.
'What?　Sorry, again.

　The maid said a string of unfamiliar words so fast I couldn't hear them.
　But it wasn't the maid who answered me, it was Magnus-san.

I'm sorry, but I had to carry you because you needed your recovery magic. I'm sorry, but I had to carry you out, because you needed a recovery spell," she said.
Did you think I made you drink the High Potion by mouth?　I'm sorry, but my lips belong to Lady Magnus!'
"...Chocolat. Don't tell a joke like that in front of someone you've never met before...
''........I'm not kidding.... Shobon........

　The two of them were having a comedy-like exchange with each other.
　By the way, the maid is apparently called Chocolat. I think she's about the same age as me at 14?
　Mr. Magnus looks five or so years older than me. His manner and speech, though, are enviably mature.

You must have had a hard time getting from that village to Mont River.
It's no big deal when it's part of the training.

　Mr. Magnus never said anything condescending.
　Come to think of it, he was a 'martial artist', right?

"Thank you again and again, thank you for saving my life. It's thanks to you that I'm alive.

　I slipped out of bed and bowed deeply to Magnus and the others.

'I don't mind. I was on my way to kill the demon. I was trying to kill the demon, and you just happened to be there. It's a good thing I was there in time. You were born under a lucky star.
'So ... well ... it's hard to say, but ...'

　With my head down, I continue to mope.

'Hmm?　What's going on?
Well, I'm afraid I'm kind of on the fence right now.

　As well as being saved, Magnus-san should have been able to pay for the accommodation here. The recovery magic in the temple should have demanded a high price for the recovery magic in the temple as well.
　I'd like to return at least that much, though. The money was all managed by Rudd. Maybe it was because he was shocked that Teresa took the sword away from him....

'Never mind that, too. I did that on my own.

　Mr. Magnus has only been ungrateful.
　Who on earth is he?
　The room at this inn - a quick glance. The room was so expensive that we never stayed at our party. And a private room is too extravagant.
　The fact that he was able to pay for it so lavishly and so generously....

　He must be a great guy, right?
　Or is there still something more to it than that?
　Oh no.... I can't believe I'm thinking like this. I don't want to have to doubt people. I don't want to do it.
　I hate it, but I don't want to experience that kind of frustration anymore....

My name is Rey. I'm the Warrior of Light.
Oh, I didn't know it was you. I thought you were an ordinary man, going to exterminate the Earthdrake for the villagers.
"I was traveling to conquer the Demon Bullet General. I am sure that the whole country will know about it when I make my triumphant return. At that time, would you be willing to come to His Highness' castle?　Or, if I know where to find Mr. Magnus, I will visit him. I think there is something I can do to repay Mr. Magnus from the gratitude award His Highness has given me. I will never forget what I owe him for his help.
'Never mind that. You're so disciplined, my dear.

　Mr. Magnus chuckles.
　I smile affectionately, too.

　Discipline......... So you are disciplined.
　When I was in the village, people used to say that to me.
　Maybe it's true.
　It's a good thing that I'm still thinking about defeating the Magic Bullet General, even though I'm in this situation.

　Eldora has gotten married, Teresa has run away, and I'm under no obligation to take such a risk, but....
　I'll never forget the look in Rudd's eyes when he told me that his hometown was destroyed by the Maggot Master. I'll never forget the hatred that seemed to be pouring out of them.
"If I let the DUMPMAKER COMMANDER go unchecked, he'll destroy the village where I was born.
　I don't want to have to do that.
　I don't want to have to do that, I want to believe that the spirit prominence has given me the power to make it possible for me to avoid that.

　So this isn't something that someone told me to do.
　For the first time, it's something I decided to do.

'As such, I'm going to go now. Thank you for your help.
Well, wait a minute. You're no match for the Mad Titan, by the way.
''You can't even beat Earth Drake........ I'll think of something to do about it.
I've got a better idea.

　Mr. Magnus started to say that.
　He was not exuding any kind of confidence, but he was calm and composed, as if it was a matter of course.

　I couldn't help but feel pleased.
　Is there such a thing? I'd love to hear it - I almost caught myself saying it.
　But then I came to my senses and stopped myself.
　I shouldn't do this. This isn't going to be any different than it was before.

I'm sorry, Mr. Magnus. I'm just tired of letting someone else's opinion get in the way. It really hurts me to say such rude things to the man who saved my life, Magnus-san, but...
Hmm. You look like you've been through a lot.

　When Mr. Magnus asked me about it, I explained the situation. I thought it was the least I could do for my benefactor.
　The story of the terrible journey of the four warriors of light, us four.
　I know it was boring, but Magnus listened attentively to me.
　I could tell that he was really listening to me seriously.

　Because the expression on Magnus' face kept changing.
　Sympathy for my situation.......no, that's not quite right. Sympathy?　He looked like he remembered the
　The first time I came across a victim of the same, horrible accident........................like.

'Well that's what it was all about........'
Do you understand, Mr. Magnus?
Yeah. Besides, I'll respect your wishes. Sure, it's important to think for yourself. It's really important.

　Biting back, Magnus said.

'Besides, I have a favor to ask of you. It's not an order or anything, so you can think it over for yourself, examine it, and in some cases say no. I'll give up then, too.
Please...?　Okay, let's hear it.

　There's no way I can do a favor for a person who saved my life without a fight.

"I've been looking for the famous Light Warriors. "I've been looking for the famous Light Warriors, and I'm also planning to take on the Magus General. But I don't know why I wanted to do it alone. I needed allies.
Magnus-san too...?
Yeah. What do you think, Mr. Ray?　Will you put together a party with me and Chocolat?

　Please do!
　-- and almost jumped again, and I weighed myself.
　Dangerous, dangerous. It's a bad habit.
　It's a bad habit to get into, even if you're going to ask for something, you have to think it through.

　The advantages of having a party with Magnus are too numerous to count.
　Then what are the disadvantages?　
　It could be that Magnus-san is planning something and is trying to take advantage of me, the warrior of light....
　But that's a risk that can be avoided if I'm careful every time.
　In fact, Magnus-san might not be planning anything, and just because Eldora and Teresa were like that, it would be foolish to fall into distrust of humanity or not want to form a party with anyone. I think.
　One thing is clear: Magnus-san is not planning to take my life at all. If I wanted to, I'd be in heaven by now.
　At the very least, if it wasn't going to take my life, I'd be able to start over if I failed again, right? Right?

　Yeah, I decided.

I'll take care of it. By all means, have a party, Mr. Magnus. Ms. Chocolat.
Yes. That's the way it should be.
"Let's all do our best to defeat that evil genie!"

　Thus, I decided to form the party again.
　Scary.
　This time I'm not going to fail.
　I'll try my best.