Published at 26th of December 2025 7:39 am

Chapter 463: No One Can Prove It, but Words Still Attract Events.

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Well, thats what happened.

Finishing my story, I slumped down on a nearby bed. It was well past the time we should have left, but I no longer felt like rushing.

Still, its strange. Even though subjectively it feels like it happened more than 100 years ago, that night was vividly clear in my mind. Come to think of it, I wonder what happened to those guys? Are they traveling with the current hero, this Reiholdt person, or are they living peacefully somewhere It might be good to look into it if I get the chance.

I see So in this world, the village wasnt attacked?

As I was thinking about this, Tia sat down next to me and continued the conversation. I nodded to her question, giving it some thought.

Probably not. If it had been attacked on the same scale as in the first run, the village wouldnt exist anymore. But there are plenty of elderly people here, including the village chief, right? This means either there was no attack at all, or if there was one, they managed to repel it with minimal casualties. Well, in that case, there are various questions like who did it, or was the scale of the attack the same but asking about that in detail is

We could probably hear about it as part of old stories, but its difficult to ask for too many details. If we could confirm that it was resolved without any damage at all, that would be different, but if there were serious injuries or a few deaths, wed rightfully be criticized for asking about such things out of mere curiosity.

Or rather, this is also an opportunity. If we could create a situation where were drinking together and reminiscing, we might be able to ask Ah, damn it. Is there really nothing we can do?

A festival no, thats not something outsiders can suggest. Procuring a large amount of game or alcohol for the whole village to let loose but I cant think of a reason for that to happen. Then maybe a wedding or something?

The kind of festivals held in these villages are usually harvest festivals and weddings. Because theres little entertainment in such places, these celebrations are grand of course, on a village scale and even wandering outsiders can get alcohol and food on such days.

But obviously, weddings dont happen so conveniently. From what Ive seen in these two months, there didnt seem to be anyone about to get married soon.

Then, how about we get married instead? (T/N: Tia casually dropping bombs)

No, that would be tough.

If we were to get married in an unfamiliar village, it would mean we intend to settle down there. But were here ostensibly just for work, and theres no reason for us to deliberately live here.

If we had been living here for a few more years, it might be a different story, but I couldnt think of any reason to decide on this as our permanent residence after just two months.

What? Is it tough to marry me?

Thats not it! Its not that Wait, youre asking that knowing full well, arent you?

Who knows what you mean?

I brushed away Tias hand as she poked my cheek with a grin, and stood up from the bed. We really need to get up soon, or we might give the village chief and his wife the wrong idea.

Come on, stop saying silly things, its time to go out to the village. Its our day off, so we need to make sure we maintain our connections.

Yes, yes, I know. Its the daily accumulation that matters in these things, right?

With a slight awkwardness lingering, I finally opened the door and went down the stairs. There, the village chief Rohas was leisurely drinking tea with his wife Anna.

Good morning, Rohas-san. And Anna-san too.

Good morning.

Good morning, Ed-san, Tia-san. Youre quite late today, arent you?

Well, about that

Oh, dear. You shouldnt say such things. Theyre a young couple, after all. These things happen, dont they?

No, Tia and I arent

Fufu, its alright. This house is built solidly so that sound doesnt leak. Isnt that right, dear?

Well, thats true. But thats for guests to have a quiet stay, not for that kind of purpose

Its fine, isnt it? Theres nothing good about hearing or being heard. Dont you agree?

You Ahaha, Im sorry.

No, please dont worry about it.

Rohas smiled wryly as he received a suggestive sidelong glance from Anna. By the way, the village chief and his wife are both 38 years old. They have one son who left to work in the town of Antra, where we supposedly came from, as soon as he became an adult. Because its a small village, if hes going to take over and become the village chief in the future, connections with the townspeople are important.

Still, the youthful-looking wife and the slightly worn-out Rohas are the same age And from the conversation just now indeed, the soundproofing in this house seems to be quite good. The only sound that reaches my ears as I sleep soundly every night is the wind rattling the wooden gate.

Would you two like something to eat? Weve already cleared away breakfast because the time got a bit off

Ah, if I could borrow the kitchen, Ill make something!

Oh, is that so? Then why dont we cook together? That way we can make our lunch at the same time.

Understood! Ed, Ill be helping out for a bit, okay?

Sure, Im looking forward to it.

Leave it to me!

As I waved with a smile, Tia and Anna disappeared into the kitchen with bouncing steps. Left with nothing to do, Rohas addressed me in a slightly more formal manner.

Now then, Ed-san. Actually, I have a job Id like to ask you to do, if thats alright? Ah, please have a seat.

Thank you So, what kind of job is it?

Offered a seat, I sat down across from Rohas and asked. Its difficult for us to continuously get work from within this small village on our own, so its rather welcome when they ask us for something.

You know how you sometimes bring back game? Id like to formally request that. Specifically, Id like to ask for three large ones five days from now. Do you think you can manage that?

Ah, I see. I dont think theres any problem, but Is something happening in five days?

Yes. Were planning to hold a memorial service that day.

A memorial service? Is that

Actually, this village was attacked by the Demon Kings minions five years ago.

!?

Having just been talking about this, I was so surprised that I almost stopped breathing for a moment. But Rohas, unaware of the true reason for my reaction, continued his story.

Even now, its a terrifying story to recall. Night Walkers suddenly attacked in the middle of the night Several villagers were harmed. Well, weve suffered from the Demon Kings damage many times before, so we havent done anything special until now, but you know, the Demon King was defeated this year, right? So I thought it might be good to do something like this as a way to mark the occasion, just once.

I see If you dont mind me asking,

I swallowed hard before continuing.

You were attacked by Night Walkers, were only a few people harmed? That

Hahaha, thats right. This village had one Luna Metal weapon, which we lent to the person in charge of security, but he alone couldnt have possibly defended us all. However, God did not abandon us.

What do you mean?

Yuusha-sama came to our rescue. So this is not only to console and pacify the souls of those who fell victim to the Demon King, but also to express our gratitude to Hero Reiholdt-sama who saved us. What do you say, will you accept the job?

Reiholdt Yes, of course. Ill accept it.

The heros name, unfamiliar to me but widely known in this world. As I accepted the job, I silently pondered about the nae of Hero Reiholdt, feeling it gradually replace the image of Magna in my mind.

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