I Became a Foreigner Loved by Transcendentalists

Episode 72. Do you remember?

In general, adventurers do things that help humanity’s security and resource collection, such as exploring dungeons, subduing monsters, or guarding garrisons.

The reason we ignored such common things and went out of our way to eliminate corrupted warriors for three months was because our notoriety got in the way of our activities as adventurers.

In my case, the notoriety of being a warrior slayer.

In Garam’s case, since he had the stigma of being a hero, it was not easy to find the companions he needed for his adventure.

“Is it that guy? “An adventurer who rose to silver level while subduing the fallen warriors of the fortress.”

Currently, we have captured more than ten fallen heroes in about three months.

As I waited for the guild staff to bring the bounty, I gradually realized that my efforts so far were paying off while listening to the commotion around me.

“It hasn’t even been 4 months since I became a full-fledged adventurer, but they say I’m already at the silver level.”

“Considering that warriors usually rise to the gold level, doesn’t that mean they are actually the most capable among us?”

“Hey, how can you catch a hero when you’re not even a hero? “I heard that he was pairing with a warrior, but the hero ate all the food and he only spooned.”

“Oh, about that. In fact, it is said that the hero was treated harshly by that guy in the past and became his subordinate.”

“Ah, I saw it too. That. At that time, the warrior was so scared that he even had a heart attack…….”

The crowd continues their evaluation of me as they please by combining everything, including rumors and eyewitness testimonies about me.

But overall, I was able to confirm that negative views toward me had subsided considerably.

No matter what, it is a body that cannot be forgotten in their memories anyway.

Rather than going around trying to persuade people, a better way would be to naturally encourage them to improve their evaluations like this.

“But that friend, did you say his name was Woo Hyo-seong?”

While I was listening to the evaluation, I heard a conversation at first glance.

As soon as I became aware of the conversation, I immediately focused all my attention on it.

It’s natural to be worried.

Even though remembering names is my ability, everyone who meets me remembers my name in a strange way and falls asleep.

“All the guys from outside the world have unique names.”

“Then what should we call that guy?”

It is Hyosung Woo.

The character for sound (聲) is used in the word ‘hyo’ (嚆) to cry, and it is called ‘woohyoseong’.

“Hey you idiot. “Are you asking because you don’t know that?”

“If you take the last name from ‘Woohyo’, of course it’s Woohyo!”

Hey, why did you leave out that person’s last name?

“Yes, Adventurer Hyoseong Woo~ The bounty has been awarded!”

The guild employee storms in just as he is about to burst out in anger.

Afterwards, when I saw the big money bag on the counter, I felt the irritation I had felt before subside.

Yes, financial therapy is the best for frustration.

Let’s leave the fools alone and think about money for now.

“hehehe, Adventurer Hyoseong Woo has only been an adventurer for less than half a year, and you have already become a silver-level adventurer.”

“Yes, I got promoted quickly, probably because there was a high bounty on everyone I caught.”

I’m saying this as if it’s not a big deal, but if you look at it objectively, it would be strange that you didn’t get promoted quickly.

The empire that appointed them as warriors knows best how dangerous the warriors who turn into enemies of humanity are.

Of course, he faced many dangers of death, but he survived by making the most of what he had and succeeded in achieving success.

Various means prepared by investing equipment, experience, and earned profits, and full support from Garam…….

And ‘her advice’, which is now considered indispensable in my daily life.

“Promotion to gold level requires national merit and imperial recognition, so it may be difficult if you are not a warrior, but if you have achieved this level, you may soon be nominated for a large-scale request!”

“hehehe, please take care of me when that time comes.”

Because I survive despite risks, will there be people who are happy with my growth?

When I left the guild after receiving the bounty, thinking that this was proof that I was doing well, Garam, who had just returned from putting a wanted criminal in prison, started running toward me.

“Oppa, have you been paid well?”

“Of course I accepted it. Now, here.”

The fat bag in his hand is a figure that exceeds even the average profit of not only adventurers but also most warriors.

Garam, who was checking the amount, began to blink with admiration.

“Oh, the pay is quite a bit higher than usual this time~!”

“You should get a lot. “When I heard about him, I heard that he was so infamous that he had even killed several heroes.”

“It sure looked that way. His obsession was so severe that even before he went to prison he said, ‘Hyosung boy~! “He kept screaming, ‘I’m going to eat it someday~!’?”

“…hehehe, please tell me when the date for that guy’s execution is set. “I will sit in the VIP section and give you real-time insight.”

Although I said that as a joke, the fallen warriors I captured probably won’t end up on the gallows.

The reason you can receive the full bounty is by capturing fallen warriors alive, because if there is room for rehabilitation for them, you can use them again as a force for the empire.

They say people aren’t being reused, but at least there hasn’t been any news of the imprisoned fallen hero escaping or causing trouble again, so it’s probably okay.

I decided not to worry about it and to split the reward first, so I immediately got ready to dump the contents of the gold coin bag I was holding in another place.

“Anyway, today’s work is over, so let’s start by dividing the pay. Now Garam says you take 6….”

“No. “Your brother fought at the forefront, so you should take 6!”

“Hey, this is an operation that wouldn’t have even started in the first place without you, so it’s right for you to take 6.”

“You were the one who struck the final blow to the leader of the bandits.”

“No matter what, you are a hero… ….”

“But my brother is a warrior hunter… ….”

Brother first, no, younger brother first.

As usual, after arguing about the reward, I ended up putting half of the contents in my pocket and giving it to Garam.

“Then is it half and half like usual?”

“That would be nice.”

After sharing the reward, give a high five.

Afterwards, Garam and I, smiling at each other, walked side by side on the way home from work and had a chat.

“Once again, someone died in the end.”

“… I can’t help it. Because it’s that kind of world.”

It was mostly a time to reflect on what happened during this mission.

As work is work, you can’t always expect it to be pleasant…….

“The hero who died this time wasn’t much different from me in age… …. “If I hadn’t met you, I would have been like that too, right?”

As the days go by, I can feel Garam’s dependence on me growing.

It feels quite a burden.

Nevertheless, as always, I tried to pretend to be calm and smiled bitterly in front of Garam.

“It’s hard to see it that way. “Not all the warriors I met ended up like you.”

I didn’t just say this out of thin air.

With the exception of three, the warriors I have met so far either die or suffer from aftereffects that make them quit being warriors and live a life worse than that of a single worker.

What’s more, one of those three rebelled against the empire and was even labeled as a fallen warrior.

When I started hunting down the heroes, I thought that maybe I would meet that person as well, but I had the feeling that I didn’t want that to happen if possible.

Even though our time together was short, he was a benefactor who helped me adapt to this world after going through many hardships as a single worker….

“By the way, compared to when I first met you, you have changed a lot.”

While I was pondering that bitterness, Garam suddenly spoke to me.

When I turned around without understanding what he was saying, Garam opened his eyes and began to smile sinisterly.

The moment he opened his heart to me over the past three months and his playful side, which gradually began to stand out, began to show.

“Only when we first met, he came out very violently… …. Do you know how brutal I was when I tried to protect the person I was targeting? “At that time, I really almost went to hell.”

“Hey, it was inevitable… I just wanted to live anyway.”

“No, it’s already happened so I don’t worry about it. However, I wonder how my wife would react if she found out that the reason she confronted me was to protect another woman…….”

-Cudangtang!

The body falls to the floor before even understanding Garam’s words.

I was wearing armor, so there were no abrasions, but when I thought back on Garam’s words, I was so shocked that I couldn’t think normally.

“… My wife. “Who are you talking about?”

“Ah, you know everything like that! “I’m talking about Airi, the beautiful woman who greeted me the last time I went home!”

“Oh, no. Mr. Airi, there is nothing like that in particular…….”

“If we live together, doesn’t that mean we are actually in a relationship like that?”

No, whatever. They are definitely living together.

Once I started working as a hunter, the income was not bad, and I thought it would be better to buy land or a building rather than hoarding the money in a bank account.

Since she was away from the house she bought so often, she just happened to welcome Airi, who was sleeping in a tent on the street, as a boarder by offering her rent for free in return for her advice.

Of course, in the process, we share the roles of running a household, eat together, have s*x together at night, and sleep in bed together, but…….

“…I think you’re misunderstanding, but Airi and I don’t really have that kind of relationship.”

Yes, I don’t know the details, but she has her own mission, and I also want to focus on my adventurer activities for now.

Even if she has feelings for each other, it is something to be careful about seeing her end there, so how can you advance your relationship with her blindly?

“… Really?”

The damn kid asked my question as if questioning me with his signature sinister expression.

“Are you sure you have nothing to do with Airi?”

“Okay. “At least it’s not what you think.”

Feeling like I was being stabbed for no reason, I stared at the alley beyond and answered in a quiet voice.

“…… Not yet.”

Even if it’s impossible right now, I hope it will happen someday.

That simple wind is vaguely flowing.

“Hey~ Not yet?”

“Hey, if you mess up again, your brother will get angry!?”

“hehehe, I’m sorry, your embarrassed oppa is so cute, so stop.”

Garam makes fun of me and retreats.

Afterwards, she stood at the intersection where she happened to come across and waved her hand at me to say hello.

“Then, I have a meal plan with the person who sponsored me today, so please excuse me. “You too, have a good time with Airi!”

“… Okay, see you at the guild tomorrow.”

I feel like I want to chase after him and give him a sweet chestnut, but I guess this is much better than being depressed all the time.

What’s more, that child doesn’t make fun of me because he has a bad mind, but rather supports my relationship with Airi.

As I was also satisfied with my life living with her, I accepted her positive feelings and wanted to return home to her home where she was waiting.

“I think Airi will have prepared dinner for me when I get back.”

The small sense of happiness felt in the process of doing so is probably because everything is going well at the moment.

The work is dangerous, but the pay is not bad, I quickly climbed to a place where I can climb without being a warrior, and there are people waiting for me at the place I return to.

Although there may have been a certain amount of luck, I thought that it would be enough to be proud of all these results, as luck alone did not achieve everything.

Yes, I am definitely doing well right now.

‘It’s not enough.’

But is there any guarantee that this smooth pace will continue in the future?

It is a place where even the so-called warriors can die in the blink of an eye.

If you are just satisfied with this level, who can guarantee that everything will be okay in the future?

‘It’s not enough, a little more…’ ….’

The opposite s*x is gradually being buried by the whispers that start to come from within my head.

I heard the sound of music around the time I felt my breathing becoming difficult and my vision blurring.

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-Tiriring~

It was a clear melody.

It is also performed by plucking the strings of the lute while controlling the beat and range…….

The moment when something that can definitely be called music resonates in the streets.

-Tiriring, tiring~♬

I felt the urge to grow stronger in response to that tone, but the familiarity that felt more than that was calming the urge and guiding my steps toward the place where the sound was coming from.

Yes, I have heard of it.

So much time has passed, and I’m gradually forgetting about it, thinking I’ll never see it again.

Nevertheless, if there is an opportunity, there is someone I can think of at any time, leading me from here.

-Tiriring~ Tiriring~

At the end, we arrived at a fountain located in the middle of the street.

And there, a bard wearing a black cloak caught the attention of passersby.

-Clap, clap, clap.

When the performance was over, applause was heard from all around, and the bard, who received cheers from the audience, bowed his head and bowed.

And the moment her head was raised again, she recognized someone standing in the center of the crowd and focused her attention on her.

“…Oh my?”

It was me.

As if I reminded her of her, as if she also reminded me of me…..

No, she wouldn’t have forgotten me because of the abilities I have, she would definitely respond if I saw her face to face.

“It’s been a long time. Mr. Hyosung. “How have you been?”

As written in the last letter.

If by chance we are reunited again, it should start with a simple greeting rather than the joy of reunion, just as we are told.

“Ehe~ Perhaps it’s been so long that you’ve forgotten?”

Because I thought I would never see you again.

A simple reunion that is even more special.