Chapter 34

It has been quite some time since Act shattered the ambitions of the Dranix.

Mead, the half-elf, had been summoned to Act's room.

"Act! Long time no see!"

They moved to the sofa set and sat down.

"Is the reconstruction of your homeland progressing well?"

"Yeah! It's tough, but everyone is working with great enthusiasm!"

Mead had been to her homeland, a small elven country, until recently.

Of course, as an adventurer, she was dispatched there on a quest.

Currently, her homeland is in the following situation:

- The current king and the next king have been arrested for the crime of murdering the previous king and have become criminal slaves.

- In the absence of the king, the knight captain, who turned out to be a hidden royal child, has suddenly taken the throne.

- The new king, like the previous one who was killed, is a tolerant person towards half-elves.

- The country has restarted as one that widely accepts various races, including half-elves, elves, and refugees from other countries.

"The knight captain... I mean, the current king, said to give you his regards, Act."

"That's only natural."

The maid, Frederica, brought tea and placed it in front of Mead.

"The country is recovering thanks to Master's assistance."

Act is currently sending a large amount of aid to Mead's homeland.

Furthermore, at Act's call, various countries, including Prince Edward, are supporting her country.

As a result, the debt caused by the magical dolls created by Dranix has been completely cleared.

"Thanks a lot. The king said the country would have been in trouble without Act's support."

"Yes, it would have been in debt and everyone would have been sold to slave traders by now."

Mead bowed deeply.

"You've done so much for me... I can't thank you enough..."

Act snorted.

"You don't need to worry about it. I did it for my own benefit."

"Huh...?"

"I just wanted a strong connection with the elves. Besides, I now have a big favor with the new elven king, and the rights to the magical dolls have enriched me. I should be the one thanking you."

Mead's eyes widened in surprise.

"In short, Master is just making sure you don't worry too much. Isn't that right, Master?"

Act ignored Frederica and sipped his tea.

"There, he's not denying it. He just pretends not to hear when it's inconvenient for him."

"What did you say?"

"I'm just as impressed as always, Master."

"Right! Act is the best and kindest guild master! I respect you from the bottom of my heart!"

Act snorted and turned away, sipping his tea.

"Are you blushing?" "Yes, he's blushing." "The guild master is unexpectedly cute." "Yes, but he's my master. I won't give him up."

Act sighed.

"Anyway, Mead. Let's get to the main topic."

Act looked at Mead sharply.

"I've called you here for one reason. Mead, I'm expelling you from Heaven's Raw Stone, effective today."

The sudden expulsion declaration from the guild master.

But Mead remained calm.

"You've become a top-notch tamer and archer. You've outgrown our guild in both areas, so I've decided to expel you."

"Hmm... That's sudden."

"Yes. Pack your things and leave the guild quickly, Mead."

A maid handed Mead a letter.

"Your next job is in your country. The new elven king is looking for a skilled archer and has prepared the position of deputy knight captain for you."

"Deputy knight captain..."

"Really, where is the injustice in this expulsion? You're just being sent to a position in your homeland where you can work with your friends."

Mead's homeland is quite far from here.

Act's consideration was that it would be better for her to work with her friends rather than continue as an adventurer here.

However...

"Thanks, but Act, I won't become a deputy knight captain."

"What...?"

Mead returned the letter to Frederica and bowed.

"What do you plan to do from now on?"

At that moment,

"I'll answer that!"

"Lawrence..."

The large man who entered through the door was the hero, Lawrence.

"Mead will work in my hero party!"

"What...?"

Act glared at Lawrence.

"Didn't you reject my offer?"

"? What do you mean?"

Frederica whispered to Mead.

"Actually, Sir Lawrence also proposed to include you in his party. However, I declined because becoming a hero would mean you would spend less time in your homeland."

Always thinking of his subordinates, Act had prepared the next workplace for them.

Act Age, as a man, prepares the best possible future for those who leave his guild, even after they leave.

Because of his excellent aftercare, everyone is willing to lend him their strength even after they leave.

"...You've thought so much for me..."

Act sighed.

"Is it okay, Mead? You have a sick mother, right?"

Lawrence answered for Mead.

"Don't worry! My party's healer can cure her immediately!"

"I see. You have an excellent healer."

Incidentally, that healer was Luna, a healer who had been expelled from Heaven's Raw Stone.

After being expelled from Act's guild, she joined the hero party.

"With that, there's no need to worry about the future, and she can join my party!"

"Are you satisfied with this, Mead?"

She nodded clearly.

"You've done more than enough for me. Now it's my turn to repay you. I've told my mother and friends about this."

"I see. Then do as you please."

Mead stood up and bowed deeply.

"Thank you very much for everything!"

"You've chosen this over the position I prepared for you. I won't let you return here."

"Got it! I'll work hard for the guild master!"

Mead left the room with the hero.

Only Act and Frederica were left behind.

"I don't understand."

"What don't you understand?"

"Being a deputy knight captain in her homeland should have been the best choice for her. Why did she join the hero party? For me? I don't understand."

Frederica smiled and poured more tea.

"Indeed, if she returns to her homeland, she can live a happy life. However, by excelling in the hero party, the reputation of [Heaven's Raw Stone] will rise, especially if they defeat the demon king."

In other words, the maid continued.

"She chose her future not for herself, but for Master."

Act sipped his tea.

"That's what I'm saying. People usually act for their own happiness."

Frederica smiled.

"Please understand, Master, that you are loved by everyone much more than you think."

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