Chapter 11

Ultimately, thanks to Reda's efforts, the townspeople concluded that no reward was necessary.

However, feeling relieved yet also a sense of guilt, everyone decided that if Reda and Mina ever visited the town again, their lodging and meals would be free.

Reda smiled wryly at this but thought it was better than receiving a large sum of money.

Reda's refusal of the reward quickly spread throughout the town, and many people expressed their gratitude.

Until it was time to sleep, people kept gathering to express their thanks, especially the families of the injured, whose gratitude was particularly strong.

But what made Reda happiest was when Mina said, "Reda, you were so cool."

That alone made him feel fully rewarded.

The next day, as dawn broke.

—Young men armed themselves and gathered in front of the inn.

"Good morning, Reda!"

By "fully armed," it was still a small, rural town.

Their equipment was more like a light militia, with armor made from tanned leather and low-quality swords and spears. Although they didn't have special equipment, Reda, wearing clothes enchanted with defensive magic from a magic shop in the capital, might have a better defense.

The young men's goal was to exterminate the magic wolves.

If they let the magic wolves continue to run rampant, all the magic boars would be eaten, and the town would lose its income.

They decided to fight while Reda, who could use healing magic, was still there—more so than just any adventurer.

It seemed they originally intended to ask Reda, an adventurer, for help, but what ultimately decided them was the healing magic.

The young men who had been healed the previous day also gathered to repay Reda and help the town.

"Good morning. Everyone seems very enthusiastic. That's good, but—"

"Please take care of us today! However, is it really okay?"

"What do you mean?"

"We've heard that even if we get injured today, we can receive free healing magic. While we appreciate it, is it really okay?"

The one who raised this question was Rigs, the leader of the young men. He was also the one who had suffered the worst injuries among the survivors of the previous battle with the magic wolves.

"It's fine. I'm heading to the town of Amrus. If I get attacked by magic wolves on the way, it would be troublesome, so let's take care of them here."

The magic wolves are fierce monsters, but they are not invincible.

Reda might have hesitated if he were to face them alone, but with the help of thirty young men, it should be manageable.

The weakness of the magic wolves is not physical attacks but magic.

The young men have no mages, but Reda can use simple attack magic.

This time, it should be easier than the previous battle.

"Thank you! Then let's head to the mountains right away!"

In response to Rigs' call, the young men raised their voices in a cheer.

The townspeople who were seeing them off also cheered the young men on.

In the midst of this, Reda saw Mina, who was being held by the innkeeper, Marrella. He had decided to leave her behind this time because of the danger.

Initially, Mina said she didn't want to be separated from Reda, but when he explained the danger, she finally nodded in agreement.

Marrella had offered to stay with her, and Reda gratefully entrusted Mina to her care.

"Reda, be careful."

"Don't worry. I'll be fine."

Gently patting the girl's head, Reda set off into the forest with the town's young men to hunt the magic wolves.

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