Chapter 1

I am a kind of "tueee" character, but the protagonist's combat power isn't that great.

Still, as a member of the hero's party, I am by no means weak.

Twenty years ago, the "God's Barrier" that had separated the continent of humans from the continent of demons since ancient times disappeared.

The reason for the disappearance of the barrier is still unknown, with various theories.

After the barrier disappeared, a war broke out between humans and demons.

The war lasted for ten years and finally ended when the hero defeated the demon king after a fierce battle.

After the war, humans and demons reconciled, the hero's party disbanded, and the world became peaceful.

...And they all lived happily ever after.

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Ten years later.

I, Theodore, who used to be the errand boy of the hero's party, continued to be an adventurer.

But I can no longer go on adventures that are worthy of the name.

The world was truly peaceful.

The number of requests brought to the guild was steadily decreasing.

I receive a pension for the feat of defeating the demon king, so I don't need to work.

I can't compete with young people who are struggling for money.

It's the responsibility of adults to let the young take the requests.

So, I just watch my savings in the guild grow.

The pension for defeating the demon king is that generous.

I don't lack for money, but such a life is not productive.

That's why, on a summer afternoon,

"I think it's about time I retire."

I said to the master of the capital city's adventurer's guild, who has always been kind to me.

"Eh? You must be joking! You, Theo, who is known as the jack-of-all-trades, are retiring?"

The guild master was surprised and leaned forward.

"I'm not joking. The number of adventurer jobs has been decreasing, hasn't it?"

"That's true, but..."

The world became peaceful, and the roads were improved.

Everyone became prosperous, and the city defenses were strengthened.

As a result, the damage from monsters decreased.

And with the prosperity, the number of bandits also decreased.

Adventurers who had fewer jobs to do focused on exploring dungeons.

As a result, the unexplored areas of this world are rapidly decreasing.

"Thanks to that, I don't lack for money. I don't want to compete with the young for jobs."

"Hmm, but you're still young, Theo?"

"I've been risking my life since I was ten. I'm tired of it."

"When you put it that way, it's hard to stop you..."

The guild master looked troubled.

I became an adventurer when I was ten, after my parents died from a plague.

As an adventurer, there wasn't much a ten-year-old child could do. Carrying luggage was about all I could manage.

But I acquired appraisal skills, crafting skills, and taming skills, and became valuable.

Then, ten years ago, at the age of twenty-five, I joined the hero's party.

Life in the hero's party was harsh.

I spent my days in fierce battles with my companions.

Anyone could have died. It's a miracle that we all survived. I truly believe that.

And after many twists and turns, peace was achieved.

Thanks to that, I received a generous reward.

As I was reminiscing about the past, the guild master asked me a question.

"So, what will you do after you retire, Theo?"

"I'll buy a farm in some quiet countryside and take it easy."

I have enough savings to buy a farm.

"Agriculture is hard work, you know? You might want to reconsider..."

"I know. I'm originally from a farming village."

"...Oh, that's right. Well then..."

After thinking for a moment, the guild master smiled and said,

"That's it! Theo, why don't you join the expedition to the new continent?"

"...The new continent, huh."

Beyond the demon kingdom, after traveling across the sea for several days, there is a large continent.

We call it the new continent.

However, the term "discovery" is a bit misleading. The demons knew about it.

It's just that the humans only recently learned of the existence of the new continent.

I've heard rumors that there are plans to colonize the new continent.

It seems they are looking for people to conduct surveys before that.

According to the guild master, they want someone to survey and, if possible, cultivate the land.

"Of course, the fields you cultivate will be yours."

"Hmm? That does sound tempting..."

"The new continent is unknown. We need skilled people."

There seems to be a demand for adventurers in the new continent, which is decreasing here.

It doesn't feel bad to be needed.

I'm only thirty-five. It's a bit early to retire.

"Alright. I'll work in the new continent before retiring."

"That would be a great help to the adventurer's guild."

After such a conversation, I decided to go to the new continent.

It seems the system on this site has changed.

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Thank you very much.