...Yes?

　What is Chiffon saying?
　I can't understand, and I can't help but spill out a goofy voice.

''Ah........''

　Seeing such a reaction from us, Chiffon blushed shyly.

　However, the colored paper and pen in her hand are still held out to us.
　As it is, with a feeling of half expectation and half anxiety, I say it again.

The actuality of this is that it's a very good idea to be able to have your signature.
Um... no... what?
So I'd like an autograph.
The sign... that sign?　You know, that sign that famous people write their names on?
Yeah, I do.
...why?

　I don't understand Chiffon's behavior at all, and I'm pouting.

　Why would you want my signature?
　Maybe you want me to cosign for you?
　Or are you making up a suitable reason to do a handwriting analysis?

　I don't know what that's all about, but....
　Chiffon only seems to be serious and does not retract the colored paper and pen that is offered to her.

''You know, I'm, um........I'm a fan of Rain-kun!
'What?　Fans?

　What does that mean...?
　It doesn't make more sense.

'What does it mean?　Hey, I don't understand what you're saying...
That's why I'm such a fan of you, Lane!　I've been a fan of you, Rain, since before you were a brave... adventurer.
...why?

　Not only is Chiffon an A-rank, but he's also been an adventurer longer than me.
　In case you're wondering, I'm also A-ranked, but that's only recently.
　Also, I've been an adventurer for less than a year.

　I don't think there's any element of me that you admire...?
　When I tell him that, Chiffon's tone gets even stronger, as if to say that it's outrageous.

'Lane, I think you're amazing!
Oh, wow...?
''First of all, Rain, you destroyed the Thieves' Jet Black Fang, didn't you?　That was a tricky opponent for us to deal with back then... but Rain-kun destroyed it as soon as he became an adventurer. Then he exposed the misdeeds of the Horizon lords and defeated the demons as well. And then you slayed the demons of Pagos...

　How could Chiffon know so much about me?
　Stalker?　How rude of me to think about it.

'Well those things are true, if you want to call them true, but I didn't do them alone. It was all because of my friends, and my power isn't much of a stretch.
'But you're the leader, Lane, aren't you?　So you decided what to do with the party, right?
We'll see.
Well, then, I think you're doing great, Lane.

　Chiffon has a very warm expression and speaks slowly.

''I think it's great that you destroyed the bandit group and defeated the demon race, of course. I think it's an amazing power. But, you know, those things are trivial to me.
What do you mean?
The most important thing is not what you've accomplished, but what you think and do.
What was on your mind...
'Lane, you acted for someone else, didn't you?　Being able to work for someone else and not for yourself I think that's a hard thing to do. I wasn't close enough to see it, but I could tell that you were acting for someone else. It's very palpable. That's why I admire you so much, Rain.
Um... uh, thanks.

　I was quite embarrassed because he said that with very straight eyes.
　But it also made me happy.

　I'm the kind of person who behaves badly at times, but.....
　Still, you weren't wrong, it was like you were told so.

　It's a great feeling to have someone affirm you.
　Just by receiving that kind of affirmation, I can feel like doing my best in the future.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I'm glad to hear that from Chiffon.
No, you're welcome.
No, no, I'm the one who...
I'm more....
Um.

　When it developed into an unfamiliar concession, Kaiz-san softly opened her mouth.

　Sheesh.
　I had completely forgotten about Kaiz-san.

''Chiffon-sama. I understand that you're happy to see Rain-san, but if you keep that matter to yourself........it might be taken as if the hero-sama is favoring an ordinary adventurer.
I'm not one to be a favorite.
I know that, but some people just don't take it that way.
Huh... it's a pain in the ass.

　I don't know the usual chiffon, so it's hard to say...
　Chiffon seemed rather relaxed when he was talking to Mr. Kays.

　It's more like he's forgiving or trusting his heart.
　Maybe Kaiz-san is a good understanding for Siphon.
　I caught a glimpse of such a relationship.

''Also, could you sign Rain-san's signature later?　Now, you have other things to talk about, don't you?
'Yeah, I guess so. I'm sorry. I'm just so happy to see the real Rain in person.

　Judging from Mr. Kys' dialogue, it seems that the main issue is separate.

　Well, that's true, too.
　It's not normal for someone who is supposed to be brave to come to me simply to ask for my autograph.

　You will find a lot of people who have been in the market for a long time.

''Give me your signature later.

　...not yet.

'Master Chiffon........'
'Wow, I know. That was, well I was just kidding.

　It sounded like he was serious, but I didn't want to tweak it.

''Well actually, I have a favor to ask of you, Rain. A request.
You asked for me?

　It was a strange story.

　I don't know what Chiffon is capable of but....
　If you're a former A-ranked adventurer and a current hero, it must be quite something.

　And yet, he goes out of his way to ask other adventurers for help.
　Is it necessary to have manpower.......
　Or are you facing a problem that you can't solve on your own?

　If you can, I hope it's the former... but is it?

What I'm about to tell you is confidential, please. Of course, you can decide whether or not to accept the request after we've talked, but I don't want you to divulge the contents to anyone.
All right. I promise.
'Yeah, thanks. 　I'm working on my primary objective right now, which is to collect the legendary equipment.
Do you think Krios is equipped for this?
No, I don't think so.
'Huh?　Then why are you here?
I just told you.　I couldn't leave it alone because it's a crazy thing to have so many stampedes. The king stopped me, but I ignored him.

　I know it's just been a short time since I've known you, but...
　Chiffon seemed like a very good person.
　It wasn't easy for him to run to Krios even though he was being stopped by the king.

　Also, when we talk like this, I feel somehow at ease.
　It's probably because of the atmosphere that she has.

　It's strange to compare her to Arios, but........
　It seemed like Chiffon would be a very good and brave man.

'Oh, I'm sorry. I'm going off topic again.
Okay. So, what does the request have to do with the equipment?
''Yes, that's right. What I have in my hand right now is the Shield of Truth and the Heavenly Ring that I inherited from the previous hero. There's only one more piece of equipment left.......the Comet Sword.
Sword of the comet...

　When I was traveling with Arios, I heard something about it.
　It is said that a sword was forged by a certain strongest species using the shards of stars flowing through the sky as material.
　It is said that its blade cuts through everything, and also that even if you use it a thousand times, it will not spill a single blade.

　It has been decades since the last war with the demon race.
　I've heard that the Sword of the Comet was lost somewhere during the post-war uproar, but did Chiffon ever find it?

So, here's the sword of the comet.
Hmm?

　Chiffon gently placed his sword on the table.

'Have you already found it?'
Yes.

　He answered easily.
　I thought he was asking for help in finding it, or maybe he had found a place but needed help because it was a tricky place.

'It's just that there's a problem... can you try pulling it out?'
I'm not a very good soldier. You're out of here?
Lane, you have the same blood in your veins, don't you?　I have no problem pulling it out.
Oh, okay.

　I'm embarrassed by the ridiculous blurbs.
　Seeing me like that, Chiffon chuckles happily.

''Then.........''

　Do as you're told and pull out your sword, but you can't pull it out?
　No, it's not stuck. It's not stuck, but it's faintly moving.
　It's just that....

...It's a mess.

　When I managed to pull out my sword, the entire blade was rusted and tattered with blade spills.
　It's hard to believe that it's a legendary piece of equipment.

'I don't know what happened to it, but it was like that when I found it.
What are you doing with this?
'Of course we'll fix it. It's just that we don't have the strength to do it, so... please. Could Rain and the others help us?

　A request came in from a new hero.
　It was to repair a legendary sword.