You seem to be doing well.

That night, I was at Pop’s restaurant.

The place was as crowded as ever. There was another person sitting in the same spot as me. I guessed it was a member of the vigilante group that had been dispatched to take his place.

As I approached him, I was curious to know who had arrived, and a very disappointing and familiar voice reached my ears.

[Old man’s cooking is the best!]
[Of course it is! But I won’t lower the price just because you praise him!]
[I have money, even though I look like this! Since I was trained by Lars–aniki, I’ve been recognized by the Commander, and my salary has gone up!]

There was only one man in Yang who could speak with such a strange accent.

He don’t have any magic power, but he has been able to keep up with my training, and his body is getting tighter. His fighting skills have also improved to the point where he can take on even the most novice adventurer.

[You seem to be doing well.]

I called out to my self-proclaimed brother, Gandalf, and he turned around vigorously.

[Lars–aniki! Thanks for your hard work!]

He jumped down from his chair, straightened his back and saluted.

He still has the same friendly eyes. If he had a tail like the Beastmen, it would have been moving violently from side to side.

[How are you?]
[Yes! Recently, Orle-san has been training me!]

I’m glad to see that you are making progress. You may not be perfect, but you’re getting better at estimating your opponent’s abilities.

I only taught him because he asked me to, and it was too much trouble to say no, but now I consider him my disciple. I didn’t expect him to be so attached to me, but I don’t feel bad. I can’t wait to see what kind of life Gandalf will have ahead of him.

[I see you’ve been keeping up with your training. Let’s have a handfasting sometime when you have more time.]
[Yes! I’ll work hard until that day comes!]

When I was an adventurer, there was a guy who was loved by the older generation for some reason, and I think I understand why.

He was pure without malice and had a friendly personality. I think it’s because of his positive attitude that makes people think he’s an idiot.

He has a sense of trust that if something happens, he will do his best to put his body on the line, so he might be the right person to protect Sophie as a staller.

There’s also Rosa as an attacker, which isn’t bad. If that’s what I’m thinking about, then I’ll have to raise my rating of Regina and Orle.

[Ah, do your best to continue guarding the inn.]

After nodding my head once, I left Gandalf and approached the counter to talk to Pops.

He had just run out of orders and was grinning at me and beckoning me over.