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“How long do I have to stay here?”

Aria said nervously.

Sylvia also helped.

“I understand that an invitation to tour came from a nearby city. When can I go? I told Ian that I would go.”

Ian.

The name cracked Penny’s smile.

But Penny immediately returned her smile.

“We will be leaving camp soon. Please wait as we search for a suitable location.”

“What city invited us?”

“I won’t go there.”

“Yes?”

This time, Beatrice argued and listened.

“Why? There’s absolutely no reason to refuse that, right?”

“That’s it… .”

The smile remained the same, but Penny’s mood became colder.

“Because of you all.”

“… What?”

“If you had kept the documents that day, there would be no reason to be like this.”

“You didn’t say anything like that! Just do as I tell you!”

“So you’re saying this situation is my fault?”

Penny asked, narrowing her eyes.

The smile was still there, but it was somehow unpleasant.

Kylie, who couldn’t hear anything, came forward.

“Are you kidding me? I must have promised to keep my life the same as before.”

“Yes, I did. If only those documents had been intact.”

“What kind of paper is that? .”

“Paper or something? Can you see the documents piled up in front of me and behind me now?”

The four warriors looked around the tent.

Although it is less than when Ian was kicked out, a lot of documents have accumulated in the meantime.

“These are all things that came in front of the first warrior party. Do you think you can survive without this?”

“How dare you… !”

“Now they’re going to kick me out too. Yes, please do so. If you can handle all of these.”

Among the warriors, not a single one knew how to handle documents.

Aria knows how to read and write because she is studying theology.

However, I don’t know how to handle letters that involve multiple interests.

Sylvia also learned writing from Ian in order to study magic.

Naturally, her literacy was limited to magic.

Not to mention Kylie and Beatrice, who are both illiterate.

“… … .”

Silvia felt uncomfortable in the tight silence.

Ian has never said anything like this.

No matter how much the four warriors complained, he just told them that he would take care of it and to trust them and wait for them.

I have never made a sarcastic comment about them not being able to read.

He was always buried under a pile of documents to understand and calm the warriors.

Penny’s sigh broke the silence.

“I was a bit harsh. sorry. Actually, this is all Ian’s fault, so it’s not something we can argue about.”

“Ian?”

“What is the reason for that guy burning all the documents and leaving? This is to tease you and me until the end.”

As soon as there was a way to turn away their anger, the expressions of the three warriors except Sylvia softened.

Ian’s name prevented their conflict as a common enemy.

“He’s not helpful until the end… .”

“That’s disgusting. Until you make a mistake like that and run away… .”

“Tsk. I should have kicked him out sooner.”

Everyone helped out one by one.

Except Sylvia.

“Anyway, it will get better soon, so please wait. Please understand that this is a transitional stage. As you can see, I am also very busy.”

“Yeah, I guess we were too hasty.”

Kylie was convinced, and the others also backed down obediently.

But Sylvia was not at ease.

Ian never once told himself that he was busy.

If they were talking about themselves, they put away everything they were doing.

To listen and solve problems.

At any time, the four warriors were Ian’s top priority.

Sylvia found this sensation so strange.

Why do I know this now?

And, why do other people seem to have no idea?

I couldn’t ask or consult anyone.

That’s right, the person I counseled was always Ian.

*

Penny clicked her tongue when she saw the warriors leaving.

“Tsk.”

They are idiots who don’t even know how busy their manager is.

Thanks to that, he kicked Ian out without hesitation, so it’s not all bad.

I feel a little frustrated thinking about staying together in the future.

‘We need to teach them the importance of managers. ‘Philip, we need to be more aware of these things because we don’t even know their value.’

The heroic value and honor of a warrior are created.

However, there are quite a few warriors who think that it is because they are good.

‘Those warriors need to establish discipline in the beginning. Like putting a leash on a dog.’

Penny looked back at the documents and gifts piled up in the tent and was once again impressed.

‘The first warrior party… . I knew it, but I never thought it would be like this. As expected, Philip, you do not disappoint.’

There was another name before the warrior.

Those who explore dungeons and hunt demons.

They were only called by names such as warrior or adventurer.

It’s not that there weren’t people called heroes from time to time, but they weren’t the only ones now.

However, after Philip appeared, the word ‘warrior’ was used officially for the first time.

People were systematically gathered together to form parties, and bulletin boards were set up in each city or village where people could cheer on the warriors.

It was around that time that the concept of ‘manager’ of the warrior party arose.

Penny realized that the whole process was Philip’s plan.

I took advantage of that plan and gained more wealth and fame, and finally I am here now.

They also prepared gifts just for Philip, focusing on the capital.

Just one step now.

There was only one way left to reach Philip.

While I was wondering what I should do to reach them, a messenger came and handed me a letter.

“This is… .”

The brilliant red envelope had the imperial family symbol stamped in white.

Penny calmed herself down and broke the seal.

The recipient was the 1st warrior party.

‘I didn’t know I would even contact the royal family… .’

The content was ordinary.

I asked about the status of the first warrior party and its future plans.

The problem was the seal placed under the letter.

A seal engraved with the emperor’s attestation.

The mana that made up the seal indicated that it was genuine.

Penny’s eyes widened and then she let out a laugh.

‘… ha ha ha. After all, Philip, you even communicated directly with the emperor.’

The situation was quickly resolved.

This letter must have been addressed to Philip.

In other words, the emperor would know who Philip is.

Penny quickly picked up her quill and wrote a reply.

[…] (Omitted) It is not easy to contact Philip, the actual person in charge of this party. If your Majesty knows Philip’s residence or whereabouts… .]

The emperor has no choice but to know Philip.

Because of frequent dungeon appearances and wars with demons, the people turned to religion.

Naturally, public sentiment toward the emperor plummeted.

At that time, Philip and the first warrior party stepped forward and became a symbol of peace.

Afterwards, they formed a relationship with the emperor, and thanks to this, public sentiment was restored and the emperor was able to achieve a balance of prosperity and power.

‘Anyway, I didn’t know we’d be exchanging letters in person. It’s a good thing for me.’

Now that Ian has been kicked out.

Penny dreamed of grand ambitions to make a profit between the Emperor and Philip.

Of course, all the profits are also for Philip.

‘Hehe… .’

Penny stroked the papers piled on the table.

All of them were letters addressed to Philip.

After enjoying it for a while, she took out the small box she was carrying.

Inside was full of information about Philip.

From the time Philip appeared until now.

All the papers he had collected with Philip’s name on them were there.

Just now, some letters have been added to the box.

***

Agnes Monastery.

The entrusted children exchanged tearful greetings with Vivian.

Meanwhile, I met the abbot for the first time in a long time.

“Ian. May you only walk on the sacred flame path. Are you healthy?”

It makes me feel creepy every time I hear it.

A road made of flames.

“Petra. Long time no see. It’s always the same for me.”

Abbot of Petra.

Aria was found and raised at this very monastery.

Thanks to this, Petra is very friendly to me.

“It’s good to maintain a daily routine. By the way, what happened to the first hero party and how did you come here?”

“Well, I was kicked out.”

“… Yes?”

“I was expelled.”

Petra, who had been blinking rapidly, slowly opened her mouth.

“Oh, fire… .”

As if surprised, he places his hand on his chest and asks carefully.

“No way, Aria too… .”

I just shrugged my shoulders.

Petra sighed as if she fully understood.

“How dare something like this happen… .”

She muttered angrily.

It’s worth it.

Petra is one of the people who knows that I am Philip.

I watched the whole process of taking Aria, who was a beloved child of this monastery, and raising her.

No wonder I can’t believe that Aria kicked me out.

“How on earth did that happen?”

“… That’s right.”

I do not know.

I think I fell for Penny’s lies, but maybe that’s all I did.

Or is there another reason?

Anyway, it was a thing of the past so I decided not to worry about it.

“More than that, I’m looking for a priest. Are there any good talents?”

“Umm… . Unfortunately, there is no child in our monastery who could please Ian.”

Although Aria is from here.

Agnes Monastery was not originally a place to train combat priests.

I only came here knowing that Aria was growing stronger through memories of previous episodes.

“However. I heard that a public exam will be held at MacDerlin Abbey soon.”

“Public exam?”

“Yes. It is said to be an event where the trainees’ examination process is disclosed to managers and outsiders.”

This is also my first time hearing this.

“For more details, we will send you a letter as the schedule approaches.”

“Then, please ask.”

“More than that, the training center has changed a lot since Ian left.”

“Changes?”

I glanced at Vivian and the children.

I’m still crying for a while while talking.

Next to me, Mercy is also blushing.

Kati is behind me but watching the kids.

You can get information from Petra.

“Have you heard of the Manager Guild?”

“Yes, I vaguely heard the name.”

“This group was formed after Ian left, so it’s been about 2 years. This is a group created by managers who manage warrior parties. Like everything in the world, when we come together, we gain strength, and when we gain strength, we hope for change.”

Petra’s eyes were somewhat gloomy as she explained.

“Change starts from the bottom. The Manager’s Guild first targeted aspiring candidates. We are expanding the training center and operating it as a kind of educational facility.”

Following the public exam, this is another element I don’t know.

Unlike the previous episode, a lot has changed.

“So does that mean I can’t use the training center?”

“No. As before, as long as you pay the usage fee, you can freely enter and use the place. However, there will be pressure from the Manager’s Guild. Ask unaffiliated managers to join the guild. I tell aspirants to take classes.”

class?

It is quite common for managers to teach warriors.

Because there are people who switch careers while working as warriors.

I also go around saying I have a similar status.

However, there was no one doing anything that could be officially called a ‘class’.

“Well, are there any disadvantages if you don’t take the class or join the guild?”

“Nothing on the surface.”

Even if it doesn’t cause any actual damage, does this mean that they are subtly paying attention to it?

You’re doing such a dirty thing.

What on earth are these guys doing?

“Rather… That manager’s guild.”

“Yes. Please tell me.”

“Those who have united under the name of Philip.”

“… Yes?”

What is this sound.

“Ian, it means that this is a group that was created because of you.”