Chapter 129
After the Rest
Translator : PolterGlast
Having annihilated the Demon King's Army numbering
over a thousand, we took a rest at an inn to recover from our fatigue before
returning to Biodasdal. While my fatigue was completely gone after
sleeping for just a few hours, Ginia and Aoi seemed to have
accumulated more exhaustion than I thought, and they devoted two full days to
recuperating.
Ria, Tricia,
and Maud seemed to have been quite worried about whether we would return
safely, but once they knew we were back, they returned to their usual selves.
Their physical strength seems to be recovering smoothly, and their bodies,
which were just skin and bones, seem like they
are gradually gaining some flesh, so excessive worry shouldn't be necessary
anymore.
"Graham-san, I am sorry for resting for two
whole days. I have fully recovered, so we can return to Biodasdal
anytime!"
"No, no. We weren't in a rush, so you don't need to
worry about it. Besides, you two fought quite a bit. Coupled with the strange
tension from the number of enemies, you probably used more physical strength
than usual, so it can't be helped that it took time to recover."
"Exactly! It didn't feel like we fought that
much, but just because Graham defeated an absurd number of monsters
doesn't mean we didn't fight a lot too!"
When I followed up on Ginia's apology, Aoi
jumped on my words. Ginia tends to blame herself for some reason, so Aoi
is truly helpful at times like this.
"It's just as Aoi says. You both fought well, so
it's only natural to rest."
"More importantly... I want to go back to Biodasdal
right now! I said it after the battle ended too, but I'm in the mood to just
lazily relax in Biodasdal!"
"I feel the same! The Royal Capital isn't bad by any
means, but it is a little too lively for me."
I share the same opinion as the two of them. Salis
treated us well, and there wasn't a single inconvenience... but Biodasdal
is definitely more relaxing.
"Our return was delayed by the Demon King's Army's
invasion, but shall we just say goodbye to Salis and quickly head back
to Biodasdal? Ria, Tricia, and Maud seem to have
regained enough stamina to travel as well."
"Alriiight! Let's go back, let's go back! If that's
decided, we’d better get ready to head back!"
"Will we be able to meet Salis-san immediately?
I have a feeling she might be running around busy with
the aftermath."
"I'll ask the Guild Master. Anyway, I'll come to pick you up again in the afternoon."
After telling them that, I parted ways with the two for the
moment. First, I'll tell the Guild Master about seeing Salis, and
after that, I'll go say my farewells to Max.
I don't have any luggage to pack, so I can depart at any
time. Thinking about that, I headed toward the room where the Guild Master
was staying.
When I told the Guild Master that I wanted to greet Salis,
he immediately headed to the Adventurer's Guild. Since we didn't know if
we could meet her yet, the Guild Master went
to the Adventurer's Guild alone, so I decided to head to Max's
place as planned.
Max was
technically an enemy at first, but since coming to the Royal Capital, he has
taken care of us quite a bit. Even when we went to subjugate the Demon
King's Army, he watched over Ria, Tricia, and Maud, so
naturally, I wanted to say goodbye to him
before going home.
I proceeded through the Black Market, which felt
unremarkable now, and arrived at the base of the Grey Volunteers. The
members seemed to have already memorized my face, as they guided me to Max
immediately.
"Ah, Graham-sama! Do you have a request this
time as well?"
Visiting this frequently in such a short period would
normally make one seem annoying, but... Upon seeing my face, Max looked
happy for some reason as he asked that.
"No, today I came to say hello and thank you for the
other day. We'll be returning to Biodasdal soon."
"Eh?! You are going back already? ...It makes me so
sad, especially since we finally managed to have this fateful reunion."
"Well, it was essentially like we came to visit. We'll
probably come to the Royal Capital again, and the current Max should be
able to come to Biodasdal too. When that happens... next time, I'll show
you around Biodasdal."
Since they are no longer the Unbearable God Cult,
they should be able to enter Biodasdal. I'm not knowledgeable enough to
be a guide, but I intend to offer my own form of hospitality.
"Is that true?! It is an honor to be guided by Graham-sama!"
"Just don't expect too much. ...Anyway, you really
helped us with various things this time. Like guiding us through the Black
Market and looking after the three of them."
"Helped you?
No, no! If it's something like that, allow me to do it anytime! If there is
anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call out to me anytime!"
"Yeah, I'll rely on you without hesitation. And if
there's anything I can do, I'll help, so just tell me."
Chuckling lightly at the turn of events where Max was the one bowing his head repeatedly even though I went to thank him, I parted with Max and left the Black Market. The Black Market showed me various sides of itself; while I don't exactly like the place, it has become a place with strong memories for me. After burning the scenery of the Black Market into my eyes—I returned to the inn to wait for the Guild Master, who had gone to make an appointment.
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