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Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside (2021) - S02E01 - CR vs Cyan

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Cyan

I vow to follow your teachings

and dedicate my very being to walking the path of the Hero.

Such is the will of our Lord Demis.

Such is the will of Lord Demis.

Hey...

There you are.

Ljubo, who is that?

Let me introduce you to our newest comrade.

My name is Escarlata. Please call me Esta.

"Esta"?

As in Lady Esta,

the masked knight who defeated Altra of the Water, general of the demon lord's army?!

Yes, that would be me. But I have no need for honorifics.

I understand. I am Van of Flamberge.

Please call me Van.

"Flamberge"? Are you perhaps...

Indeed, he is the eighth prince and a survivor

Indeed, he is the eighth prince, and a survivor

of the Kingdom of Flamberge, which was destroyed by the demon lord's invasion.

of the Kingdom of Flamberge, destroyed by the demon lord's invasion.

The prince of a fallen country becomes the Hero.

It is surely the Almighty's will.

I am certain Lord Demis has brought you to me.

It will be a pleasure to fight alongside you, Esta.

Likewise.

You should introduce yourself, too.

I'm Lavender! Van's closest confidant,

I'm Lavender! Van's closest confidant...

and his partner!

And his partner!

Our party is thus complete.

Thus, our party is complete.

Let's forge a tale where the Hero saves our world.

Let's forge a tale where the Hero saves the world.

Let's Go On a Quiet Little Journey

So, uh, I told you where they are. Can I go yet?

So, I told you where they are. Can I go yet?

No. I don't know whether you've told me the truth yet.

And you gave me your word, did you not?

Do you really know the Champion Rit?

Do you really know Rit the Valiant?

How about the man with her?

Or the man with her?

Yeah. The two of them are my besties.

Will you take me to them, then?

You betcha. But only if you show me a good time...

Huh?

They said to be wary of hot women and drinking too much. I should've listened.

Keep walking. We've got places to be.

Yeah, yeah.

We're adventurers. We're here to meet some old friends.

Adventurers, eh?

You may pass.

Thank you.

Good thing Zoltan's security is so lax.

Wait...

What's the holdup, Ruti?

Big Brother.

Someone's in a good mood.

Yep. This is a first for me, after all.

In what way?

I've only ever gone adventuring as the Hero before.

But this time, it's different.

But it's different this time.

This is the first time we've made a journey

This is my first journey

that isn't related to fighting.

unrelated to fighting.

And...

That makes me so happy, words can't begin to describe it!

Ruti...

We're headed to the mountain range called the Wall at the World's End.

There are no battles in store for us, unlike when we were in the Hero's party.

It's sure to be a chill, quiet journey.

It will surely be a chill, quiet journey.

What're you standing around for? Hurry up!

Right. Let's take a break after we've walked some more.

Sure!

Boy...

The Wall is an obstacle dreaded by many,

but you're going there to make an engagement ring?

You truly are a crazy lot.

I just really want a blue sapphire.

I think it would match the color of Rit's eyes.

Oho?

They're rare stones, but the gem giants probably have some.

I was hoping they might sell me one.

It's a gift I can only give once in a lifetime, so I don't wanna make any compromises.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime gift, so I don't wanna make any compromises.

O-Once in a lifetime, huh?

O-Obviously!

O-Of course!

Sheesh. Ever the lovebirds.

You're one to talk, Mogrim. You joined us for Mink, too.

For your wife?

Oh, I guess I never told you.

My missus is pregnant, you see.

Congratulations!

Thanks.

The doc said it might come down to surgery and taking the child out of her belly.

The doc said it might come down to surgery to take the child out of her belly.

I want to do everything I can for her,

but all I'm good at is hammering.

That's why I want to make a knife out of earth crystal.

Why earth crystal?

Its blades are famous for being so sharp you don't even realize you've been cut.

Earth crystal blades are famous for being so sharp you don't even realize you've been cut.

That should ease her burden.

It should help ease her burden.

It's a pretty rare material, but the gem giants might have some.

I'm glad I could join you on your journey.

I'm glad I could join you on this journey.

Everyone here is thinking of someone, I see.

So am I.

Big Brother, you went on adventures and faced countless dangers for my sake.

But I've never once done the same for you.

So, this time, I want to support you.

Ruti.

Stop.

Is that goblins I smell?

Do I smell goblins?

It must be a horde that steals food and valuables from travelers.

It must be a bandit horde, stealing travelers' food and valuables.

I would've liked to avoid fighting, but so much for that.

That sword I forged sure can cut through anything! Go me!

That should be all of them.

Yeah. None observing from a distance, either.

What is it, Mogrim?

It was a long time ago now, but I made this spear.

I see... Its original owner must've fallen prey to the goblins.

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CR
I vow to follow your teachings
and dedicate my very being to walking the path of the Hero.
Such is the will of our Lord Demis.
Hey...
There you are.
Ljubo, who is that?
Let me introduce you to our newest comrade.
My name is Escarlata. Please call me Esta.
"Esta"?
As in Lady Esta,
the masked knight who defeated Altra of the Water, general of the demon lord's army?!
Yes, that would be me. But I have no need for honorifics.
I understand. I am Van of Flamberge.
Please call me Van.
"Flamberge"? Are you perhaps...
Indeed, he is the eighth prince and a survivor
of the Kingdom of Flamberge, which was destroyed by the demon lord's invasion.
The prince of a fallen country becomes the Hero.
It is surely the Almighty's will.
I am certain Lord Demis has brought you to me.
It will be a pleasure to fight alongside you, Esta.
Likewise.
You should introduce yourself, too.
I'm Lavender! Van's closest confidant,
and his partner!
Our party is thus complete.
Let's forge a tale where the Hero saves our world.
Let's Go On a Quiet Little Journey
So, uh, I told you where they are. Can I go yet?
No. I don't know whether you've told me the truth yet.
And you gave me your word, did you not?
Do you really know the Champion Rit?
How about the man with her?
Yeah. The two of them are my besties.
Will you take me to them, then?
You betcha. But only if you show me a good time...
Huh?
They said to be wary of hot women and drinking too much. I should've listened.
Keep walking. We've got places to be.
Yeah, yeah.
We're adventurers. We're here to meet some old friends.
Adventurers, eh?
You may pass.
Thank you.
Good thing Zoltan's security is so lax.
Wait...
What's the holdup, Ruti?
Big Brother.
Someone's in a good mood.
Yep. This is a first for me, after all.
In what way?
I've only ever gone adventuring as the Hero before.
But this time, it's different.
This is the first time we've made a journey
that isn't related to fighting.
And...
That makes me so happy, words can't begin to describe it!
Ruti...
We're headed to the mountain range called the Wall at the World's End.
There are no battles in store for us, unlike when we were in the Hero's party.
It's sure to be a chill, quiet journey.
What're you standing around for? Hurry up!
Right. Let's take a break after we've walked some more.
Sure!
Boy...
The Wall is an obstacle dreaded by many,
but you're going there to make an engagement ring?
You truly are a crazy lot.
I just really want a blue sapphire.
I think it would match the color of Rit's eyes.
Oho?
They're rare stones, but the gem giants probably have some.
I was hoping they might sell me one.
It's a gift I can only give once in a lifetime, so I don't wanna make any compromises.
O-Once in a lifetime, huh?
O-Obviously!
Sheesh. Ever the lovebirds.
You're one to talk, Mogrim. You joined us for Mink, too.
For your wife?
Oh, I guess I never told you.
My missus is pregnant, you see.
Congratulations!
Thanks.
The doc said it might come down to surgery and taking the child out of her belly.
I want to do everything I can for her,
but all I'm good at is hammering.
That's why I want to make a knife out of earth crystal.
Why earth crystal?
Its blades are famous for being so sharp you don't even realize you've been cut.
That should ease her burden.
It's a pretty rare material, but the gem giants might have some.
I'm glad I could join you on your journey.
Everyone here is thinking of someone, I see.
So am I.
Big Brother, you went on adventures and faced countless dangers for my sake.
But I've never once done the same for you.
So, this time, I want to support you.
Ruti.
Stop.
Is that goblins I smell?
It must be a horde that steals food and valuables from travelers.
I would've liked to avoid fighting, but so much for that.
That sword I forged sure can cut through anything! Go me!
That should be all of them.
Yeah. None observing from a distance, either.
What is it, Mogrim?
It was a long time ago now, but I made this spear.
I see... Its original owner must've fallen prey to the goblins.
This world is rife with violence.
There isn't a single person here who can live a life free of battle.
The Almighty Demis grants a Divine Blessing to all living things,
and leveling it up requires battling and slaying someone who has a Blessing.
Say, Big Brother...
I've turned my back on a life of combat. Was I wrong to?
Ruti has the Blessing of the Hero, said to be the most powerful in the world.
No, you weren't. You've finally got your life back.
Don't feel bad about it.
Yeah. But...
Is it such a bad thing to let me live a normal life?
Yes, it is.
You must live your life as the Hero.
The Almighty and all humanity won't allow the Hero to lead a peaceful life.
I'm not sure the Almighty will allow it.
So this is where Gideon lives!
Looks like they're out.
Must've skipped work to go on a date.
Any idea where they could've gone?
How would I know? I held up my end of the deal, so let me go now.
Hey, Godwin!
I knew it was you!
You've got the wrong person.
You're not fooling anyone.
I heard you'd broken out of prison, but I didn't expect you to waltz back into Zoltan!
He broke out? I was told that he was friends with Rit and Red's, though.
A friend? Not in a million years.
He's a criminal who had demons attack the Champion Rit,
and abducted a child Red and Rit had taken under their wing, among other misdeeds!
Is that true?
Did you also betray him?
"Also"?
Y-You've got it all wrong! Sure, we did butt heads at one point, but...
H-Hear me out, please!
W-Wait!
I-It's you!
Godwin, what did you do this time?
Not a single thing!
That Yarandrala woman just thinks I'm an enemy of Red's!
"Yarandrala"?
Traitors must be brought to justice.
O great monarch of the forests of old! Ruler of mana, origin of all!
Uh, timeout! No need to go all scorched earth on us!
Y-You idiot! What are you doing, summoning something that huge here?!
Don't provoke her, Lensman!
If someone's running wild here, then as a Zoltan adventurer,
I have a responsibility to stop them!
I can't get close enough!
O polar winds, O life-stealing chill!
Blizzard!
Gran—I mean, Miss Mistrom!
Do you know her?
She used to be Zoltan's mayor.
For some reason, even the Guild's brass think she's something special.
I'm just a retired old coot now. That aside...
Looks like my magic isn't enough to stop that thing.
I'll stop her. Could you back me up?
Yes, of course.
Who are you?
A friend of Red and Rit's.
I don't believe you.
Then why don't you go ask them yourself?
They left for the Wall at the World's End this morning.
For what purpose?
Red's looking for a gemstone to put in the ring he's giving Rit.
Ring? Is that true?
It is.
I see those two are as close as ever.
You had better fix this mess before you go, however.
Hey, are you sure about this?
About what?
Tiny as they are, zoogs are man-eating monsters!
They do attack people at times, but they're not going to hurt us.
I'm friends with their elder.
Red's always got the strangest connections.
It even surprises me sometimes.
Zoogs know a lot about the Wall at the World's End,
so they should know where the gem giants' settlement is.
It'sh been a while, Red.
It's good to see you alive and well, Elder.
I know it'sh a long way from Zoltan,
but I wish you would shtop by now and then.
I'm sorry for being away so long.
I, uh, have had a hard time getting away from Zoltan.
You've married? That'sh wonderful.
Well, not quite. Though we do plan to.
May your future together and our friendship be blesshed.
Indeed. Oh, right.
I've brought you some homemade ham as a gift.
Ooh, we're very grateful. We can never get enough meat.
If only we could undershtand busshinesh.
So, Elder, we were hoping to see the gem giants.
Could you tell us where their settlement is?
I would be happy to, but pleashe be careful.
The gem giantsh have been acting shtrange lately.
They sheem to be angry.
Angry?
Yesh. We don't know the reashon, so pleashe be cautioush.
Got it.
What'sh wrong?
He fell from the tree. Itsh branch broke.
C'mon, it wash just a tumble!
Are you okay?
Oh, he'll be fine. Don't worry!
I'm better! Thanksh, lady!
This tree appears to be weakened.
That must be why the branch snapped.
The other trees around here don't look to be doing great, either.
You can tell?
The spirits told me. I don't know the cause, though.
Red, can you make some fertilizer?
Yeah. I can cook something up with the materials here.
Great. It'll only be a temporary solution, but let's try doing what we can.
Will that be all right, Elder?
Of courshe! Pleashe do!
What's on your mind?
Rit... Well...
Not the ring, I assume?
I was thinking about Ruti's Blessing.
Right now,
her "New Truth" Blessing is canceling out
the Hero Blessing's tendency to strip one of their will and individuality.
That's something she's always wanted.
She'd had the joy of life taken away from her.
She never tired, and she didn't need to eat or sleep.
I don't think "New Truth" is something she received from the Almighty.
It's probably something that came from within her.
And I don't know how or why that happened.
Red...
There's so much I don't know,
but I do know that I will always be on Ruti's side.
Yeah.
I'm rooting for her, too.
What's the matter?
Something's wrong with the plant life here.
The farther we walk, the sicker they get.
It's like the soil around here has gone bad.
The soil?
Indeed. Something might be happening up in the mountains.
Anyway, we should probably set up camp around here for tonight.
Understood.
Tell me something.
What is it?
Why did you come with me?
To show you the way.
There was no need for you to come all this way.
No real reason.
If I had to say, it's because I heard the Wall has natural hot springs.
Is that all?
That is all.
I see.
Yarandrala doesn't know that Ruti is with Red and Rit.
How will she react when she learns that Ruti quit being the Hero?
Uh, can I ask you something?
What?
Why did you become one of the Hero's companions?
So, you know who I am?
Yes. Because I'm friends with Red and Rit, and one other person.
Which means I'm not mistaken about Red's true identity.
Correct. It's Gideon.
I was sure of it, but it's still nice to get confirmation.
Thank goodness. He really is alive.
You want to know why I joined the Hero? It's simple.
Because my dear friend, Gideon, was there.
That's all?
Yes, that's all.
What reason could I possibly need other than to help a friend?
Sure, I would've liked to save the world.
And if I could help people in need, nothing like it.
But that wasn't reason enough to attempt to defeat the demon lord with a party of six.
That was quite simply absurd.
Absurd?
Very. Why intentionally fight with so few people?
The Hero carries the world on her shoulders.
If she were to fall, it would spell total doom.
Leaving things up to her is a nonsensical risk to take.
So, would you say that there is no need for the Hero to keep fighting for the world?
I see now.
Don't worry. I feel the same way as Gideon.
Still, that's quite the surprise.
Ruti's here, too, isn't she?
Brr!
What say we bring back the old special?
Yeah!
Listen, Ruti.
Live your life the way you want.
It doesn't matter if the Almighty won't stand for it.
I've always got your back.
Okay. Thanks, Big Brother.
Ruti.
Tisse? Why are you here?
Gideon!
Excellent work, Van.
What did you expect? Van could take monsters like this in his sleep!
If only we had arrived sooner...
There wouldn't have been any casualties.
No need to be sad.
This is simply the fulfillment of the roles the Almighty has given.
What?
This owlbear's Blessing bound it to the fate of attacking this person.
And this person, in turn, was fated to lose his life to it.
They each had roles to play, and they played them to completion.
How could getting killed be his "role"?
But it was. He lived and died according to Lord Demis's will.
They deserve praise, not pity.
And I will grow stronger thanks to their sacrifice.
All to fulfill my role as Hero and rid this world of evil!

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Cyan
I vow to follow your teachings
and dedicate my very being to walking the path of the Hero.
Such is the will of Lord Demis.
Hey...
There you are.
Ljubo, who is that?
Let me introduce you to our newest comrade.
My name is Escarlata. Please call me Esta.
"Esta"?
As in Lady Esta,
the masked knight who defeated Altra of the Water, general of the demon lord's army?!
Yes, that would be me. But I have no need for honorifics.
I understand. I am Van of Flamberge.
Please call me Van.
"Flamberge"? Are you perhaps...
Indeed, he is the eighth prince, and a survivor
of the Kingdom of Flamberge, destroyed by the demon lord's invasion.
The prince of a fallen country becomes the Hero.
It is surely the Almighty's will.
I am certain Lord Demis has brought you to me.
It will be a pleasure to fight alongside you, Esta.
Likewise.
You should introduce yourself, too.
I'm Lavender! Van's closest confidant...
And his partner!
Thus, our party is complete.
Let's forge a tale where the Hero saves the world.
Let's Go On a Quiet Little Journey
So, I told you where they are. Can I go yet?
No. I don't know whether you've told me the truth yet.
And you gave me your word, did you not?
Do you really know Rit the Valiant?
Or the man with her?
Yeah. The two of them are my besties.
Will you take me to them, then?
You betcha. But only if you show me a good time...
Huh?
They said to be wary of hot women and drinking too much. I should've listened.
Keep walking. We've got places to be.
Yeah, yeah.
We're adventurers. We're here to meet some old friends.
Adventurers, eh?
You may pass.
Thank you.
Good thing Zoltan's security is so lax.
Wait...
What's the holdup, Ruti?
Big Brother.
Someone's in a good mood.
Yep. This is a first for me, after all.
In what way?
I've only ever gone adventuring as the Hero before.
But it's different this time.
This is my first journey
unrelated to fighting.
And...
That makes me so happy, words can't begin to describe it!
Ruti...
We're headed to the mountain range called the Wall at the World's End.
There are no battles in store for us, unlike when we were in the Hero's party.
It will surely be a chill, quiet journey.
What're you standing around for? Hurry up!
Right. Let's take a break after we've walked some more.
Sure!
Boy...
The Wall is an obstacle dreaded by many,
but you're going there to make an engagement ring?
You truly are a crazy lot.
I just really want a blue sapphire.
I think it would match the color of Rit's eyes.
Oho?
They're rare stones, but the gem giants probably have some.
I was hoping they might sell me one.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime gift, so I don't wanna make any compromises.
O-Once in a lifetime, huh?
O-Of course!
Sheesh. Ever the lovebirds.
You're one to talk, Mogrim. You joined us for Mink, too.
For your wife?
Oh, I guess I never told you.
My missus is pregnant, you see.
Congratulations!
Thanks.
The doc said it might come down to surgery to take the child out of her belly.
I want to do everything I can for her,
but all I'm good at is hammering.
That's why I want to make a knife out of earth crystal.
Why earth crystal?
Earth crystal blades are famous for being so sharp you don't even realize you've been cut.
It should help ease her burden.
It's a pretty rare material, but the gem giants might have some.
I'm glad I could join you on this journey.
Everyone here is thinking of someone, I see.
So am I.
Big Brother, you went on adventures and faced countless dangers for my sake.
But I've never once done the same for you.
So, this time, I want to support you.
Ruti.
Stop.
Do I smell goblins?
It must be a bandit horde, stealing travelers' food and valuables.
I would've liked to avoid fighting, but so much for that.
That sword I forged sure can cut through anything! Go me!
That should be all of them.
Yeah. None observing from a distance, either.
What is it, Mogrim?
It was a long time ago now, but I made this spear.
I see... Its original owner must've fallen prey to the goblins.
This world is rife with violence.
There isn't a single person who can live a life free of battle.
The Almighty Demis grants a Divine Blessing to all living things,
and leveling it up requires battling and slaying someone else with a Blessing.
Say, Big Brother...
I've turned my back on a life of combat. Was that wrong of me?
Ruti has the Blessing of the Hero, said to be the most powerful in the world.
No, you're not wrong. You've finally got your life back.
Don't feel bad about it.
Yeah. But...
Is it such a bad thing to let me live a normal life?
Yes, it is.
You must live your life as the Hero.
The Almighty and all humanity won't allow the Hero to lead a peaceful life.
I'm not sure the Almighty will allow it.
So, this is where Gideon lives!
Looks like they're out.
Must've skipped work to go on a date.
Where could they have gone?
How would I know? I held up my end of the deal, so let me go now.
Hey, Godwin!
I knew it was you!
You've got the wrong person.
You're not fooling anyone.
I heard you'd broken out of prison, but I didn't think you'd waltz back into Zoltan!
He broke out? I was told that he was friends with Rit and Red, though.
A friend? Not in a million years.
He's a criminal who had demons attack Rit the Valiant,
abducted a child Red and Rit had taken under their wing, and many other misdeeds!
Is that true?
Did you also betray him?
"Also"?
Y-You've got it all wrong! Sure, we did butt heads at one point, but...
H-Hear me out, please!
W-Wait!
I-It's you!
Godwin, what did you do this time?
Not a single thing!
This Yarandrala woman just thinks I'm Red's enemy!
"Yarandrala"?
Traitors must be brought to justice.
O great monarch of the forests of old! Ruler of mana, origin of all!
Um, timeout! No need to go all scorched earth on us!
Y-You idiot! What are you doing, summoning something that big here?!
Don't provoke her, Lensman!
If someone's running wild here, then as a Zoltan adventurer,
I have a responsibility to stop them!
I can't get close enough!
O polar winds, O life-stealing chill!
Blizzard!
Gran—I mean, Miss Mistorm!
Do you know her?
She used to be Zoltan's mayor.
For some reason, even the Guild's brass think she's something special.
I'm just a retired old coot now. That aside...
Looks like my magic isn't enough to stop that thing.
I'll stop her. Could you back me up?
Yes, of course.
Who are you?
A friend of Red and Rit.
I don't believe you.
Then why don't you go ask them yourself?
They left for the Wall at the World's End this morning.
For what purpose?
Red's looking for a gemstone to put in the ring he's giving Rit.
Ring? Is that true?
It is.
I see those two are as close as ever.
You had better fix this mess before you go.
Hey, are you sure about this?
About what?
Tiny as they are, zoogs are man-eating monsters!
They do attack people sometimes, but these won't hurt us.
I'm friends with their elder.
Red's always got the strangest connections.
It even surprises me sometimes.
Zoogs know a lot about the Wall at the World's End,
so they should know where the gem giants live.
It'sh been a while, Red.
It's good to see you doing well, Elder.
I know it'sh a long way from Zoltan,
but I wish you would shtop by now and again.
I'm sorry for being away so long.
I, uh, have had a hard time getting away from Zoltan.
You've married? That'sh wonderful.
Well, not quite. Though we do plan to.
May your future together and our friendship be blesshed.
Indeed. Oh, right.
I've brought you some homemade ham as a gift.
Ooh, we're very grateful. We can never get enough meat.
If only we could undershtand busshinesh.
So, Elder, we were hoping to see the gem giants.
Could you tell us where their settlement is?
I would be happy to, but pleashe be careful.
The gem giantsh have been acting shtrange lately.
They sheem to be angry.
Angry?
Yesh. We don't know the reashon, so pleashe be cautioush.
Got it.
What'sh wrong?
He fell from the tree. Itsh branch broke.
C'mon, it wash just a tumble!
Are you okay?
Oh, he'll be fine. Don't worry!
I'm better! Thanksh, lady!
This tree looks weak.
That must be why the branch snapped.
The other trees around here don't look too great, either.
You can tell?
The spirits told me. I don't know the cause, though.
Red, can you make some fertilizer?
Yeah. I can whip something up with the materials here.
Great. It'll only be a temporary solution, but let's try doing what we can.
Will that be all right, Elder?
Of courshe! Pleashe do!
What's on your mind?
Rit... Well...
Not the ring, I assume?
I was thinking about Ruti's Blessing.
Right now,
her "New Truth" Blessing is canceling out
her Hero Blessing's tendency to strip one of their will and individuality.
That's something she's always wanted.
She'd had the joy of life taken away from her.
She never tired, and she didn't need to eat or sleep.
I don't think "New Truth" is something she received from the Almighty.
It's probably something that came from within her,
and I don't know how or why that happened.
Red...
There's so much I don't know,
but I do know that I will always be on Ruti's side.
Yeah.
I'm rooting for her, too.
What's the matter?
Something's wrong with the plant life here.
The farther we walk, the sicker they get.
It's like the soil here has gone bad.
The soil?
Indeed. Something might be happening up in the mountains.
Anyway, we should probably set up camp around here for tonight.
Understood.
Hey.
What is it?
Why did you come with me?
To show you the way.
There was no need for you to come all this way.
No real reason.
If I had to say, it's because I heard the Wall has natural hot springs.
Is that all?
That is all.
I see.
Yarandrala doesn't know that Ruti is with Red and Rit.
How will she react when she learns that Ruti quit being the Hero?
Uh, can I ask you something?
What?
Why did you join up with the Hero?
So, you know who I am?
Yes. Because I'm friends with Red, Rit, and one other person.
Which means I'm not mistaken about Red's true identity.
Correct. It's Gideon.
I was sure of it, but it's still nice to get confirmation.
Thank goodness. He really is alive.
You want to know why I joined the Hero? It's simple.
Because my dear friend, Gideon, was there.
That's all?
Yes, that's all.
What reason could I possibly need other than to help a friend?
Sure, I would've liked to save the world.
And if I could help people in need, there's nothing like it.
But that wasn't reason enough to attempt to defeat the demon lord with a party of six.
That was quite simply absurd.
Absurd?
Very. Why intentionally fight with so few people?
The Hero carries the world on her shoulders.
If she were to fall, it would be the end.
Leaving everything up to her is a nonsensical risk to take.
So, would you say that there is no need for the Hero to keep fighting for the world?
I see now.
Don't worry. I feel the same way as Gideon.
Still, that's quite the surprise.
Ruti's there, too, isn't she?
Brr!
You down to bring out the old special?
Yeah!
Listen, Ruti.
Live your life the way you want to live it.
It doesn't matter if the Almighty won't stand for it.
I've always got your back.
Okay. Thanks, Big Brother.
Ruti.
Tisse? Why are you here?
Gideon!
Excellent work, Van.
What did you expect? Van could down monsters like this in his sleep!
If only we had arrived sooner...
There wouldn't have been any casualties.
No need to be sad.
This is simply our fulfillment of the roles the Almighty has given.
What?
This owlbear's Blessing bound it to the fate of attacking this person.
And this person, in turn, was fated to lose his life to it.
They each had roles to play, and they played them to completion.
How could getting killed be his "role"?
But it was. He lived and died according to Lord Demis's will.
They deserve praise, not pity.
And I will grow stronger thanks to their sacrifices.
All to fulfill my role as Hero, and rid this world of evil!