Semi-retired Adventurer Lives Leisurely

ard no rumors about any misfortune that befell her family.”

 

Jend is calm about many things, but I could tell this really concerned and bothered him.

 

Jend: “Well, if it’s Feris, she can take of herself, and even if something did happen, if I’m not strong enough, I can’t be of any help, so it’s training and expeditions right now.”

 

Henry: “…you’re the type that becomes the MC of an adventure story, huh.”

 

Jend: “What? What are you saying?”

 

But even if you’re not strong, I think there are things you can still do.

 

I’ll keep an eye out for any guard duties headed towards the capital.

 

Jend: “Hey, it’s not fair that I’m the only one sharing.
What about you, Henry?”

 

Henry: “Me?”

 

Jend: “Yeah, you were a Heroic Warrior-Rank Adventurer at the frontlines.
There must have been at least 1 or 2 girls you were interested in, no?”

 

Hmmmm… Girls I was interested in…?

 

Henry: “Not really…”

 

Jend: “What? Really?”

 

Henry: “All the female adventurers associated with me were armed to the teeth and dangerous, so it was hard to develop those kinds of feelings.
Yeah, there were some girls that were nice, but they all had boyfriends.”

 

Jend: “Anyone that was not an adventurer?”

 

Henry: “The girls in town weren’t interested in dating someone who might die any day from now on the frontlines.”

 

Of course, there were some girls still interested, but those girls were only interested in the REALLY good-looking adventurers out of all of us.

 

I’m not conceited enough to think that I’m part of that group.
I can’t even read anthologies…

 

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Jend: “So you never went out with anyone? Well, not like I have any experience either but…”

 

Henry: “Well, it’s not like I didn’t go to the brothels sometimes”

 

The only things to do outside of killing demonic creatures were drinking, gambling, and buying women.

 

But I’m more of the drinking and eating kind so I don’t have a ton of experience with the last one.

 

There were some who would invest their life-savings in one particular call girl… so I guess that’s the same thing as putting all your money into alcohol.

 

Jend: “Oh… the b-brothels… huh?”

 

Henry: “You interested? Want to go to one?”

 

In Flowtier, those kinds of businesses are limited to a very particular area of the city.

 

I did look around to see where it was.
What? Is that bad? It’s not like I have NO interest in that area of life, just some.

 

Jend: “HEY! Don’t be pulling me down with you.
I’m pretty well-known around these parts, so it could lead to a scandal!”

 

Henry: “Oh, so you we just have to NOT get caught then? I can ask a Thief-Class to disguise you so no one would recognize you.”

 

All you have to do is change your hairstyle and put on a bit of makeup, and you will look and feel like a different person.
It’s something you never know until you try it.

 

Jend: “No! Stop inviting me! I’m not going!”

 

Henry: “Rela—x, it’s okay.
It’s okay.”

 

Jend: “STOP!”

 

Our banter continued until Mrs.
Kiyo brought the tea.

 

・・・

 

Jend: “Ugh! You are the worst! Do you know how much trouble it was to explain what happened to Mrs.
Kiyo?”

 

Apparently, Mrs.
Kiyo overheard and was mumbling something like, “The Young Master will one day grow up too, I guess,” and was looking somewhere far off in the sky.

 

Henry: “Hey, my bad.”

 

Jend: “Geesh.
I’m only buying the first round, got it?”

 

Henry: “Yup.
Thanks.”

 

Afterwards, we both washed off our sweat, and Jend and I visited a local tavern.

 

Jend was a regular here, and the Tavern Keeper came out to greet us jovially.

 

Henry: “Hey, what’s good here?”

 

Jend: “Everything’s good here, but you should try the fish.”

 

You should always listen to the regulars of the restaurant when making a decision.

 

Now that I think about it, Flowtier is far north on the continent, but it’s actually close to the ocean too.
You can take a carriage for about a day to the port city.
They must be importing the fish from there.

 

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Henry: “Alrighty then.
I’ll get the fish stew and ale.”

 

Jend: “I’ll have the ale as well, and whatever the chef recommends.”

 

Henry: “I’ll leave it to you.”

 

Jend orders the food without looking at the menu, and the ale immediately came with the appetizers.

 

The appetizer is steamed vegetables and looks delicious.

 

Henry: “Alright, cheers”

 

Jend: “Cheers, thanks for the training.”

 

We both drink the ale.

 

Ale after a hard day’s workout is really the best~! And all the stores around here bring out the Flowtier Ale.
I’m so happy.

 

Jend: “Man, you really like this ale, huh?”

 

Henry: “Yeah~~…
Someone who grew up here wouldn’t understand.”

 

In Ligaleo, Flowtier Ale was always double, if not more than the price of regular ale.

I pick at the steamed vegetables.
Nice, they have some seasonings that have been absorbed into the vegetable.

 

Jend: “What are we doing for the next expedition? I’m bored of Kobalts, and as for me, I think we’re ready to move to the next level.”

 

Henry: “You think so? We can try hunting Wild Bears.
I fought them once already around these parts, and I didn’t think they were that strong.”

Jend: “Well, you and Cyril both have high attack power, so I’m sure a Wild Bear makes a good target practice.
Wild Bears are known for their toughness and endurance.”

 

They are large with a tenacity to survive and are covered in thick fur that won’t allow regular sharp edges to pierce them.

 

Blade of the Fire God Style and boo~~m, and Magic spell boo~~m, and it would be over.
They’re easy prey for these two.

 

Jend: “Then maybe we’ll go after Giant Spiders…”

 

Henry: “Oh, let’s not.
With our group, we’ll definitely get caught off guard.”

 

Giant Spiders make spider nests just like regular spiders, and they are a patiently-wait-for-prey strategists.
They don’t move and are great at hiding.
Without being extra cautious, it’s hard to locate them.

 

Of course, I can play the scout and sniff them out but…

 

Henry: “Well, let’s just take it a step at a time.
Wild Bears are annoying in larger numbers.
They actually have a high attack power, so you need to avoid their nails.”

 

Jend: “I see.
Yeah, let’s do that.
Oh, the food’s here.”

 

We pick at the food and drink some more.
We share stories about our adventures, what kinds of girls we like, and local news, and overall we had a great time.

 

This is nice having a guy friend that you can talk to about anything.

I hope we can continue to get along.

 

It was a strong hope and desire that welled up inside me that night.

 

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*Young Master – (botchan; obotchama) (お坊ちゃん; お坊っちゃま) ー A title or affectionate name used for typically smaller children of the wealthy.
Servants who have served the ‘young master’ from infancy typically will call them so until they take over the family.
The word infers a certain degree of entitlement and status, but can sound like a sarcastic or clinical insult – inferring that someone is spoiled rotten and snobby.