Abandoned Retired Warrior Decides to Return to Farming

Ashua Alpendor. In the original story, only a few lines were mentioned as a companion of the hero Kael, but now he is being honored as one of the heroes who sealed the demon king.

He was born as the eldest son of a count and has led a prosperous life as the son of a promising imperial nobleman.

He showed extraordinary talent in swordsmanship from an early age, and his reputation and popularity were different thanks to his beautiful appearance and atmosphere.

In such a lackluster environment, he enlisted in the Knights Templar, and, as is usual with young people of his age, he longed for a hero.

Having already had everything since birth, the only goal left for him was to set achievements and grab the honor.

To do that, a big goal was needed first, and that was the subjugation of the demon lord that mankind had been waiting for for hundreds of years.

And he went to Kael’s party and was able to make that dream come true.

The expedition and adventure you’ve been dreaming of. At the end of the journey that crossed the four lines, he sealed the long-awaited demon king of mankind.

Recalling the day he accomplished it with his own hands, he still couldn’t sleep at night.

However,

“Ash. I thought you would help.”

The day that Cael was betrayed by Aurelia, he still couldn’t forget the words that Cael had told him.

On the day Aurelia plotted the plot without Kael, she was the only party member who objected, but as an imperial nobleman, she could not disobey her, who would later become a princess.

It was something that could lead to the extinction of not only himself but also his family. Loyalty and justice alone could not be enough to fall into the abyss with Kael.

“Cael, I am…”

Ashua couldn’t say any more.

A friend and hero who sealed the Demon King together. His back face looked so lonely.

Right behind you can hear the sounds of laughter enjoying the festival, but Cael, the main character, had to leave.

Even though it was unfair and unfair, he disappeared from the empire without saying anything.

After that, Ashua enjoyed all kinds of wealth and fame, but still missed and felt sorry for Cael.

And when we meet someday, even then, I wanted to apologize and ask for forgiveness.

‘I don’t know if he’ll forgive me.’

Ashua smiled bitterly and looked out the window towards the cathedral.

Shall we go and repent before we go back today? He thought so, and smiled ephemently.

‘Maybe it’s okay to ask the goddess for forgiveness.’

Ashua recalled the old memories for a moment, then looked at the disciple again.

When Lou put the tea he had been drinking on the table and sat across from it, Ashua smiled kindly.

“See what troubles you have.”

Ashua drank the tea that Lowe had given her, Ashua looked at his expression.

At that remark, Rowe just smiled weakly.

“After all, Master can’t be deceived.”

“Looking at his face, it doesn’t seem like he was worried about war. If it’s okay with you, I’ll listen.”

“It’s going to be war, aren’t you busy?”

“Should that be more of a disciple’s grievances?”

Lou bowed his head slightly at those words, and showed a more relaxed face.

“It’s nothing. As I said, it’s not because of the war or the Demon King. just······.”

Roy was about to speak, but then he blurted out the end of his speech.

Nevertheless, Ashua did not rush and waited for him, leaning against the back of the chair.

ticking ticking sound. I could hear footsteps running around outside the door, but the atmosphere inside the room was calm.

It was enough to make me feel as if only this space was separated from the war.

“Is it okay if I ask first?”

“If that’s convenient.”

“Have I ever regretted not being able to ask for forgiveness from Master?”

“·······uhm.”

Ashua’s expression, which had been smiling the whole time, was distorted for the first time.

The one who didn’t ask for forgiveness. Hearing those words, I remembered the Kael I had just thought about.

sins that have not yet been washed away. A look of cowardice and weakness that he did not even know himself. And Kael’s eyes looking at him like that.

Ashua took a deep breath and moaned, choking. Still, I could feel that an unknown core remained deep in my heart.

“Master? Could it be that I made a mistake?”

When he heard Lowe’s careful call, he finally came to his senses, sips his tea, and smiles again.

“not. But why are you curious about that?”

“It is . . . I have it. such a person.”

“okay. Can you tell me who this master is?”

“that······.”

Roy’s mouth opened and then closed again. Still, Ashua did not blame him.

Because you are no different than a human being. He was not in a position to discipline the disciple who had confessed his sins before his eyes.

‘Nevertheless, it must be the role of a teacher to guide and guide.’

Low, whose face darkened, pondered, and finally shook his head.

“sorry. That seems a little difficult.”

“Hmm. Well, confessing your sins is not easy.”

“I want a consultation first, and then I have nothing to show you.”

“Okay. I have someone like that too.”

Lowe, who was depressed, raised his head and flashed at his words.

“Sure, are you talking to Master too?”

“okay. It’s embarrassing, but there were times when I, too, turned away from those who were unfair. It’s also an unparalleled friend.”

“········ It is unexpected.”

Lowe said so, but not with contempt or disappointment.

Rather, he was surprised to see the unexpected side of his teacher.

Seeing him like that, Ashua coughed in vain.

“Hmm, what? Even now, it sometimes appears in my dreams. I miss the time when I laughed with that friend when I brought it out of my mouth like this.”

“Is that so?”

“So the advice I can give you won’t be of much help. I am in a situation no different from you, and I am still wandering about it.”

Low gave a confused expression on his words, but Ashua tapped him on the shoulder.

“Still, Lowe. I don’t think you’re a villain.”

“······yes?”

“Of course, I don’t know what your circumstances are, but if you still reflect on your sins and regret it, then that means that there is plenty of room for reincarnation.”

“ah······.”

Roy looked at him with a realizing expression on his face.

Ashua drank all the leftovers from the teacup and got up.

“So, when the time is right, go to the church and confess your sins to the goddess. He will definitely forgive you.”

“I really do?”

“Of course. If you’re really worried, would you like to come with me after this war is over?”

Of course, Aurelia would hate it if she went to church. When I added that, I burst into laughter.

In a friendly atmosphere, Lowe saw Ashua on the way back.

‘Cael. I hope you are doing well too. And someday…’

I hope the day will come when I will drink with you and shake it all off.

Ashua thought so and went back to the manager’s room.

While everyone was running frantically because of the war, his footsteps became lighter than usual.

*

“Finally, this day has come. One day my strength and abilities will be recognized!”

On the day of the war, Nike opened her eyes more than anyone else and opened the window to enjoy the sunlight and shouted.

It’s been two years since I became a hero. Now, the opportunity to go beyond Lowe and become the best warrior has come.

At that thought, Nike’s lips twitched.

“A guy who is proud of being chosen by the Holy Sword, or a bitch who gets attention because he’s pretty.”

Nike lowered Lowe and Serine with a sharp self-talk.

In fact, he didn’t like all the four heroes except himself.

In particular, he had a special inferiority complex to Low and Serin, who are much more famous than themselves.

Not only that, the heroes of the past, who praised him as a warrior of reversal, were just funny to him.

“The six of us cling to each other, barely sealing or arguing with one topic.”

If it were me, I would have been able to seal the Demon King by myself. Overconfident in his own strength, he always harbored such thoughts.

He never won a match against Serin let alone Low, but nevertheless, he always said that he was the type that showed his true value in battle.

If it was a true sword fight, he had a baseless confidence that his skills would come out if he fought against demons in a battlefield where he risked his life.

So whenever he saw the statues of five people installed in the square, he gasped.

It has to be you, not them, who should be there.

Nike was just resentful of becoming a hero after the demon king was sealed.

But soon after, looking at the soldiers lined up through the window, he shuddered.

“Well, that too will end today.”

Finally, the chance to hit the ball came. I didn’t like this peaceful era, but it was war. It is none other than the resurrection of the demon king!

“Kukkuk. Rowe, I’ll play first before that bastard.”

At the same time, Serin has not yet been able to determine the whereabouts of whether or not she ran away.

Besides, the other two warriors, except for Lowe, were still inexperienced, so they wouldn’t even be able to compete in the first place, so Nike thought so and picked up the equipment.

“The weather kills once.”

It’s a good day to write a new page in history, said Nike, and he went out and joined the ranks.

Not long after, Aurelia came out of the palace and climbed the podium. She glanced at the soldiers, then drew a holy sword and gave a speech.

“Today, the blood of the demon king will be drenched in this sword, and this wretched history will be put to an end!”

solemn atmosphere. In the silence, the soldiers showed their determined will.

“Don’t forget. Your sword is not meant to harm others, it should be a sword that connects tomorrow. For this continent, for the empire, for the family, for the lover, for the comrade right next to you. And above all, for you heroes!”

Aurelia recites the lines she had written for several days without interruption.

The exalted soldiers cheered.

Aurelia, satisfied with it, drew a smile on her lips and pointed to the place where the Demon King was.

“Then, it’s time to go out!”

And finally, the war began.