Abandoned Retired Warrior Decides to Return to Farming

Recently, the atmosphere within the Empire has been chaotic.

The news that the Demon King was resurrected and the rumors that there would be a conscription soon overlapped, and the citizens could not hide their anxiety.

Even the knights and soldiers could not hide their embarrassment at the training that assumed the battle with the demons.

There was no official announcement from the Imperial Palace yet, but the streets were already convinced that war was about to happen.

Even the story of the disappearance of one of the heroes, Serin, ignited the atmosphere.

The nobility became frantic to build the ball, the merchants were busy running away, and the commoners were worried about the livelihood of tomorrow.

In the midst of such chaos, Aurelia was enjoying her daily life in peace as usual.

“instead. What did you just say?”

Of course, until recently.

Aurelia, who was enjoying a leisurely dinner, stopped eating and asked.

When she put down the meat fork and rushed to answer, Belgeron shook her head and answered.

“I just received a report from an espionage that said they had caught the demon king’s movement.”

“Didn’t he say that he had moved away from here?”

Aurelia continued to speak as she poked the plate with her knife.

“But now, what does that mean?”

Aurelia rolled her eyes and looked at him.

Just by hearing her voice, I could tell how angry she was.

Instead of daring to answer, he only bent more on his back.

At a time like this, I knew that making excuses would only make her angry.

Aurelia gritted her teeth and looked down at the pitiful plate.

A few weeks ago, the Demon King was coming here alone.

So, Aurelia also summoned the warriors and heroes and set up a plan to warn them, but the Demon King left a mountain behind and quickly turned around.

I thought I had gone somewhere else to get out of the surveillance network, but

“In the end, you have to see the end.”

Aurelia gritted her teeth and spoke nervously.

Her fists were trembling as she hit the knife.

Her face grew wrinkled from a mixture of irritation and impatience.

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She couldn’t stand it and threw the plate on the table as soon as she could get it.

“Damn!”

Blood dripped from the maid’s head as she screamed as she hit the plate.

Either way, Aurelia got up and finished her meal.

Then I got out of the restaurant and walked at a quick pace down the long hallway.

“Will the troops still remain in the capital?”

“Yes, yes. I was still waiting, just in case.”

Instead of Belgeron, he responded with a hurried response.

Her joints ached and staggered, but Aurelia didn’t even look back and pushed her steps further.

“Okay then, let the whole army know right away. As for Lowe, I’ll tell you myself.”

“I will obey your orders.”

“Tsuk, by the way, how did you get out of that seal?”

She muttered to herself in a troubled voice.

Belgeron just quietly followed her so as not to offend her.

*

War. The faces of those who heard those words turned as pale as gray.

This is because it means someone’s death, and the subject can be himself.

So the sudden news was enough to panic the Empire.

Recruitment has already begun, and the conscripted troops will be dispatched soon.

And this time it will surely seal the sealed demon king.

The official announcement of the imperial palace, which was just delivered, raised tension that had never existed in the Empire.

Citizens prayed in confusion and fear, earnestly wishing to the goddess that their son would come back alive.

I hope that everyone can face tomorrow safely without any sacrifice. nobles and commoners. I prayed on the street regardless of gender and age.

But Aurelia, when she heard the news this morning, she did not come out of Lowe’s mansion.

After spending the night in the room, she lay down on the bed, looked lovingly at the hair of Rowe beside her, and then gently stroked it.

“Um, Aurelia?”

“did you sleep well? low.”

Rowe frowned at the morning sunlight.

Aurelia laughed softly as she brushed Lowe’s hair, who had become a magpie’s house.

“Did I just wake up?”

“no. It’s time to wake up.”

Rowe kissed her and looked at her and smiled.

On the day the report came that the Demon King had changed direction just before coming to the capital, the imperial family held an auspicious party, and many people shared the good news.

And that night, while Serine was not there, Aurelia finally spent the night in bed with Lowe.

Since then, they have been skipping homework and training every day, and the two have been in love, and they have developed a relationship so deep that they can talk to each other all of a sudden.

“Come to think of it, I have to go out the day after tomorrow.”

“right. Thanks to you, I will be busy.”

Low smiled bitterly at Aurelia’s grumbling.

Definitely troops and weapons and supplies. All of this had to be prepared within three days, and things that could affect the operation, such as weather and terrain, had to be checked as well, so no matter how much time I gave them, I almost ran out of hats.

Nevertheless, everyone prepared for war without distinction between day and night so that the plan would not be disrupted as much as possible. Even now, the sound of footsteps running outside the door can be heard non-stop.

“Time is too tight, and you won’t be able to use even one tenth of the force you originally intended to use. Not to mention supplies.”

only 3 days. This deadline was too tight because it was a preemptive attack aimed at surprise, not a defensive battle for defense.

However, Aurelia, who brought out the seriousness of the situation with her own words, was relaxed.

“Don’t worry though. After all, something like a demon lord wouldn’t even be able to compete with Lowe.”

“…Is that really the case?”

On the other hand, Lowe was not convinced with a worried expression on his face.

After hearing the news that the Demon King was coming from her yesterday morning, he couldn’t shake his anxiety the whole time.

Can you really win? This thought never went out of my mind.

As long as Lowe lives on this continent, he has heard the existence of the Demon King countless times through histories and education.

But Aurelia still exhorted him not to worry.

“Because it’s okay. Thirty thousand soldiers and over one hundred knights. Besides, there are other hero parties and guild adventurers.”

“·················ogue.”

“And above all else, there is me, Lowe. I will assure you, who sealed the Demon King. So don’t make that face anymore.”

“That’s right, yes. yes.”

Aurelia hugged him as he saw his expression softened.

After spending some time in bed, Lowe put on his pants and got out of the blanket first.

“By the way, what is this morning?”

“Fufu. It’s your favorite steak. Let’s go downstairs and eat.”

Aurelia crossed her arms at him and flirted.

Rowe patted her hair like that and looked out the window.

Clearly, I have no doubt that as long as there is justice here, we can win.

*

After finishing their meal, Law, who had separated from Aurelia, who went to the head of the society, returned to the mansion.

I checked my weapons and talked to my party mates, but my heart still didn’t calm down.

Devil.

Aurelia comforted her, but that didn’t make her fearful at all.

Besides that, he still had a core that remained in his heart.

“Aerith….”

Lowe muttered softly as he looked towards the cathedral.

A being who has been tormenting him like a thorn in his neck for several months.

On the day she sent her away, Lowe was still tormented by that remorse.

If I hadn’t forced the saint to join the party, if I hadn’t attacked the dungeon by force. Even that was not enough, he felt disillusioned with himself, who escaped without taking the saint’s arm.

At the very least, I should have defended him when he was taken to prison.

Lowe looked out the window at the citizens cheering his name without knowing anything.

But he bit his lip and turned his head in agony.

It would be nice if I could just tell the truth right now. But the terrified mouth did not dare to confess the truth of that day.

Not only to the party mates, but also to her lover, Aurelia.

After leaving the party that day and leaving only the two of them with Aerith, what choice did he make to stop the demon cadre’s sword that was aimed at his neck.

Lowe had no intention of revealing further.

“low. Are you inside?”

smart.

Thanks to the unexpected knocking sound, Lowe was able to get out of the nightmare of the day.

After taking a deep breath, he replied that he should come in as calmly as possible.

Then a long-haired man came in and greeted me in a friendly manner.

“Long time no see. Have I been disturbing you?”

“Is it possible?”

Rowe stood up and greeted him politely.

“welcome. Master Ashua.”

To that, Ashua responded with a soft smile.

A former party mate of the warrior Kael, and a man who currently holds the position of commander of the Knights Templar.

He was Law’s swordsmanship teacher and the hero appointed as the commander of this operation.

And on the day Kael was kicked out, he was one of the five traitors who just watched.