Semi-retired Adventurer Lives Leisurely

the end of last year, the Captain of the White Dragon Knights Order who accompanied the Adventurer Princess poked her head out.
And a mischievous smile crossed her face as if she succeeded in pulling off a prank on us.

 

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Henry: “……..did you know that we were coming to the Capital?” Beatriz: “I had a hunch that you would.
I heard from the Hero Riol and Captain Grandezeal that you all would be training around this time.
………and then there’s Lady Lana.”

 

She guided us around the training field.
Wondering if she was hiding and waiting for us at the gate, I decided to ask the question.
Doing so, I heard some well known names fly out from her answer.

 

That reminds me.
When Ms.
Beatriz came to Flowtier, we had a meal together at the Bear’s Keg Inn, so she knew my face and name.

 

Beatriz: “I would never have thought that a close acquaintance of yours would make that great of a discovery.
But since you all know her so well, I guessed that you would probably celebrate with her.
If that happens, then Ferris would be with you too.”

 

Henry: “I see.”

 

I nod as Ms.
Beatriz proudly reveals her deductive reasoning.

 

Beatriz: “Lady Lana will arrive tomorrow at the Capital.
I personally requested to be there when she arrives.
I thought it would be better for someone she’s at least slightly familiar with to greet her at the portal.”

 

Cyril: “……..um, I don’t think Lana knew that Ms.
Beatriz was the Captain of the White Dragon Knights…….”

Beatriz: “I’m sure she’ll be greatly surprised when she sees me then.”

 

This person really likes to pull jokes on people!

 

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Beatriz: “But I’m truly grateful that Ferris dropped by.
All the men in our Order were greatly worried about her.”

 

Henry: “Ahーー”

 

And as soon as Ferris arrived on scene, the Knights all gathered around her.
She was giving an update to all of them even now.
And as Ferris’ companions, Cyril and Teo were equally welcomed, and that left me and Ms.
Beatriz to talk.

 

It’s good that things are so peaceful right now.

 

………unlike over there.

 

And I glance in that direction.

 

Jend: “……..! UGH!”

 

“Too naive!”

 

Jend swung his broadsword, but the White Dragon Knight easily defended against his attacks.

 

The Knights all here wanted to give Jend a taste of their strength…….err, I mean, they wanted to let him train with them.
I heard that many of the older Knights considered themselves Ferris’ guardians, but I didn’t expect all of them to clap their hands and say, “Okay, let’s see how much you have improved.” And they subsequently began circling around Jend.

 

Right now, he is going against a Knight holding a rapier.
This is his 3rd opponent, but he has been hard-pressed with everyone so far.

 

Right now, the Knight is playing around with him.
If he stepped in, they would crush his initial attack, and if he withdrew, he received a severe blow.

 

He has managed somewhat with his keen senses, but he’s starting to reach his limit.

 

Beatriz: “Hmmm, he has greatly improved since I saw him last.
I don’t think there are many his age that would be able to fight on equal grounds now.”

 

Ms.
Beatriz, who was observing Jend’s training, gave him high marks and recognition.

 

Beatriz: “How about it, Henry.
He’s an Adventurer now but does he want to be a Knight afterwards?” Henry: “Ummm, no.
He hasn’t mentioned anything like that.
In fact, meeting Sir Ezeal and Ms.
Lotte has really helped him to aspire to be a Hero of Legend.” What about Yuu and Ageha who are Heroes of Legend too? HA! (ROFL)

 

Beatriz: “…….I see.
That is a shame.
If he entered our Order, I would have shaped him up to be a first rate Knight.” It was the words from the Captain of the Order, Ms.
Beatriz.
Jend was getting recognized pretty highly.

 

Beatriz: “Henry, I imagine that he’s right on your heels then?” Henry: “Yes, we had a few practice matches, and with weapons only, he really surprised me when we were on equal ground.
But wellーー”

 

I glance briefly at Jend as the rapier Knight put another hit in.

 

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Henry: “He still lacks experience.”

 

Beatriz: “At that age, and growing up in a peaceful town like that.
If he had instincts in that area, he would be a truly frightful genius.”

 

And Beatriz continues with her compliments.

 

……..and well, it’s not that I’m being too overconfident, but up until now, all the White Dragon Knights that Jend has fought against are weaker than me.

 

But the same Jend who fought evenly with me yesterday is unable to keep up with them…….or well, he’s unable to defeat them is because he lacks experience fighting against opponents like them.

 

Even before he went to go train, he picked up on my breathing habits and feints, so he was able to fight better against me.

 

But without that, his instincts would be off, and well, he easily gets pulled one over on him and…..well, loses.

 

To put it bluntly, he hasn’t gotten used to fighting against people.

 

But well, the White Dragon Knights are tasked with protecting the Capital and Capital Palace, so they emphasize combat against people more than other Orders too.

 

Henry: “He still needs more experience fighting Demonic Creatures, so when we get to Ligaleo, I’ll probably be backing him up for a while.”

 

The Flowtier Forest and Altohern Mountains ー they weren’t bad hunting grounds, but for everyone, not just Jend, they need to get used to fighting a variety of different enemies.

 

…..for instance, zombie creatures are the worst, and it makes your skin crawl just to go near one.
If you’re not used to it, then fear and disgust can cause you to freeze, and they are different from Beast Types since they completely ignore wounds.
So all in all, it’s a very different kind of opponent.

 

And at the end of the day, experience is everything.
Of course, I’ll be there to help but……I’m also certain that there will be many occasions where I’m going to need their help too.
So in that sense, we’ll be even.

 

Beatriz: “Ah, yes.
I almost forgot that you were going to go back to the frontlines.
Hmmm, do you still remember my offer from before?” Henry: “Yes.”

 

She offered to let me be a Knight of the Alvenia Kingdom.
After Ms.
Beatriz offered that path to me, it’s helped me think a lot more about the future.

 

Beatriz: “Well, the offer is still on the table, so come to me whenever you’re ready.” Henry: “………..you’re really passionate about recruiting.”

 

Beatriz: “…….we can always use more hands.
Most of the young men apply to the Black Dragon Knights who fight on the frontlines.”

 

Ms.
Beatriz lets out a disappointed sigh.

 

Looks like even the White Dragon Knights, the most respectable of all the Knights, have their troubles too.

 

I chuckle awkwardly and return to watching Jend’s fights.