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Vivian cried until she left the monastery.

Leaving my children behind seemed to be on my mind again and again.

Vivian followed me as I kept looking back at the children who were seen off crying all the way to the front door.

In the middle, the girl named Emma ran out the front door and bowed to me.

This is the child who ran towards the security chief to protect Vivian.

‘Thank you so much for saving me!’

Vivian hugged Emma tightly one last time and reluctantly left.

Petra’s expression as she sees her off is no less than that of the children.

When I first brought the kids, I just smiled happily.

After hearing that I was expelled, my expression continued to be gloomy.

My expression is probably not easy either.

‘Manager Guild… .’

This is a group that didn’t exist in the previous episode.

Even in this episode, I was with the first warrior party, so I didn’t know much about the internal situation.

I only recently heard that name, and today I finally heard it explained.

They are a group created because of me.

I recalled Petra’s story I heard earlier.

‘The first warrior party is not the only one that is famous. ‘You tried to hide behind the name Philip, but there were those who tried to take advantage of that name.’

‘The story of selecting people who were no better than outcasts and raising them as members of the first warrior party was an epic story as interesting as the heroic stories in mythology.’

‘The managers have gathered together with the mindset of revering you and carrying on that will to take care of the warriors. ‘I heard there was a woman named Penny at the center of it.’

penny.

I never thought I would hear that name again here.

From what I heard, she is a guild master representing the Manager’s Guild.

He is the one who took my story and gathered managers to build power.

The Manager’s Guild was formed two years ago.

At that time, it is said that they gathered together to imitate the name Philip because it made them money and became famous.

However, a year ago, Penny appeared and used Philip’s fame to increase the size of the guild.

It is said that he recently left because he wanted to help the first warrior party managed by Philip.

‘Penny, you bastard…’ .’

I didn’t know it would be like this.

‘Are you stupid?’

Externally, Philip is the actual manager, and I am merely his agent.

Therefore, there is no point in kicking Ian out.

But since a year ago, Penny has been showing up occasionally and trying to push me away.

I don’t know why you hate me so much.

About a year ago, I told the kids in the first party about the dungeon where the hidden piece was hidden, and I heard that they found it there.

I heard you were left alone in a dungeon.

This coincides with the fact that Penny began expanding its Manager’s Guild.

Anyway, I thought he knew my identity because he was trying to push me away, but I didn’t care.

No matter where I go and talk about it, no one will believe me.

But did you really not know?

Even behind my back, they made Philip’s name almost like a hero without me even knowing it?

‘This is a funny bastard… .’

I now understand why the chief of Arke village recognized me right away.

It wasn’t that famous to begin with, and it would be nearly impossible for a single village chief to identify the person named ‘Philip’ just by looking at the seal.

I never thought there was a story like this inside.

Let’s just stay still.

I took the party of the first hero with a twisted personality with my own hands.

Behind the scenes, they put the value of my name on the line.

I’m going to bring in some arrow receivers from the front and take some time.

In the meantime, I took Vivian and other people and organized a proper party.

… Penny, what have you been doing?

It’s so absurd that I’m laughing.

To be honest, I don’t think I stole the first party, and there is no benefit to me in elevating the name Philip.

It’s true that it’s a bit funny.

I laughed and looked back because it didn’t seem like Vivian was following me.

“Vivian?”

In the distance, Vivian stopped and just stared blankly at a bulletin board.

***

Vivian, who was walking along with Ian, stopped abruptly.

Her eyes were fixed on one place and she stopped walking.

notice board.

This is a facility where comments about heroes are recorded.

There were several pieces of paper stuck to the front of the large wooden board.

People were flocking around to read various things.

“Wow, I heard the first hero party built a defense line?”

“Isn’t this the first time we’ve achieved this level of success in a demon war?”

“There is finally hope for war… .”

Most people talked about the first warrior party.

There were also people who looked at the portrait posted at the top of the bulletin board and talked about it.

“It’s a delight to the eyes every time I come… . I wish I could see Sylvia in person just once.”

“Honestly, Beatrice is better.”

“You both say you don’t know anything. Aria, wrapped tightly under a nun’s robe, is a real treasure.”

Is that where people live in the end?

After Philip symbolized the warrior party like an idol, all sorts of things were said.

Still, there is no such content on the bulletin board.

It is registered and filtered through inspection by local officials.

When an insulting post about the first warrior party was posted, Ian sent Kati to deal with it.

It’s like setting an example so that something like that won’t happen again.

Since then, no foul language has been posted on the bulletin board.

To Vivian’s ears, the surrounding noise was just a buzz.

She just blankly looked up at Sylvia’s portrait at the top.

‘… i envy you.’

Around the time I was an aspirant.

Every time I passed by this place, I made up my mind.

She said she wants to grow up like Sylvia and protect people.

I posted messages of praise or support on the bulletin board, and I also fought against those who slandered me.

I ran away and now I’m back.

Sylvia wasn’t sure if it would be okay to dare to have the hope she had back then.

‘Can someone like me really do this well? .’

Today, Sylvia’s portrait felt even higher.

“Vivian?”

Ian, who was ahead, came back and called.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I couldn’t follow him.

“Ah… I’m sorry.”

Ian, standing next to him, also looked at the bulletin board.

“Ian, you saw Sylvia in person, right?”

“I watched until I got sick of it.”

“I see… . Will I be able to climb there someday?”

Only a few parties post portraits on the bulletin board.

Even so, the 1st hero party alone is overwhelming.

Ian is clearly a skilled manager who has managed the first party.

Vivian wasn’t sure if she was a good enough person to satisfy Ian.

“I’ll help you go up.”

Ian said calmly.

“Yes?”

I was startled and looked to the side to see Vivian facing me with her usual calm yet calm face.

Just as his calm tone of voice was calm, his facial expression was also calm.

However, it was difficult for Vivian to accept the contents calmly.

“That’s my job.”

It’s like going up on that bulletin board.

A calm tone that says nothing is difficult.

I felt confident that Vivian would not grow and rise, but that I would grow and raise her up.

Of course that would happen, so Vivian burst out laughing at his indifferent attitude, asking what he was worried about.

“… yes. I will believe it.”

***

After promising Vivian, I walked down the street again.

Kati’s gaze following behind me somehow stings… .

Kati used to be a bit harsh towards me.

But after leaving the warrior party, it got a bit worse.

Is it because of my mood… .

“You are a man full of sins. You shouldn’t shake a woman’s heart carelessly.”

“Don’t talk nonsense.”

*

The training center can be seen in the distance.

I’m looking closely at how much has changed.

It has changed quite a lot compared to before.

In the past, there were only a few shabby, flat wooden buildings lined up.

Sand was flying in the large playground in front of it.

There are now five large stone buildings in front.

After that, there are five more just like that.

The playground in front was still sandy, but it looked clean and looked like it had been maintained.

Hundreds of people were scattered here and there.

There are people who practice, and there are people who take classes.

Certainly, it is a bit different because of the influence of power and capital.

It feels like a structured training center.

“Was it like this even when Vivian was around?”

“I think it’s gotten a little bigger than it was then. It came out half a year ago.”

As I approach the entrance, I see two armed men looking towards me.

Could it be a private security guard?

In the past, it was practically a public space, so drunk homeless people would come in and defecate.

The environment has improved a lot.

“What is going on here?”

“I came here for training.”

“Do you belong to the Manager Guild?”

“No.”

The two briefly exchanged glances.

“Can I help you with the guild registration process?”

The stiff expression changed slightly.

This is a business smile.

If I refuse, it seems like I’ll be annoying, so I’ll have to be flexible.

“Actually, this is my first time working here and I am tired because I came from far away. Please tell me where I can apply for membership and I will come to you later.”

At the positive answer, the two smiled brightly and pointed to a building.

The sense of belonging is amazing.

“If you belong to a guild, there is a discount for using the training center, so we recommend that you do it as soon as possible.”

“Thank you for the information.”

He smiled and greeted me in the same business-like manner.

The biggest thing in subspace’s pocket is money.

There is no reason for me to sign up just to get a discount.

Above all, it is bothersome because belonging to a certain place increases the restrictions on your activities.

After passing the entrance, I asked Vivian.

“If you trained here, did you also take classes?”

“No. Well, I don’t have money… .”

“Do you think it’s expensive?”

“Because it’s a burdensome price for me… . Talented aspirants sometimes get a manager and pay money on their behalf. On the condition that you pay it back later. Nothing like that has ever happened to someone like me… .”

The manager provides money to the aspiring candidate, develops him, and then receives the money back.

The agency pays money to trainees, develops them, and then receives the money back.

It’s true that I created it like an idol.

Even the infrastructure and systems are following those modern idols… .

It is even similar to the fact that the number of applicants has multiplied several times.

This feels a bit strange.

If you think about it, isn’t it only my influence?

This guild was completed by Penny.

Entering the building in the middle, the first floor was a large lobby.

It is decorated with luxurious and elegant wood and soft lighting made from magic stones.

It is almost similar to hotels seen in modern times.

The woman at the reception desk greeted me in a businesslike manner.

I was asked to sign up for classes and join a guild, but I ignored them and rented two rooms with private bathrooms.

I don’t know how long I will stay, but I decided to stay for 90 days.

The receptionist handed me two keys.

“You can go to rooms 302 and 303.”

After receiving the key and going up, I stopped for a moment.

There is something I want to check before going up.

“Vivian. Can I go alone?”

“Why, why?”

“I’m curious about how to teach.”

“Ah… . If that’s the case, hey, I’ll go alone… .”

Is it something to be so afraid of?

If you train, you will gain confidence and your personality will improve.

I gave Vivian two keys and went out.

Mercy and Kati continued to follow me.

“Is there any meaning even if I look at it? I won’t be as good as what you teach anyway.”

“Because you never know.”

If it is a proper class and will be helpful to Vivian.

If there’s something I can’t teach.

I am willing to pay to take the class.

It doesn’t matter if it’s the Manager’s Guild or if you can grow Vivian.

With such solemn thoughts, I focused on the sounds coming from all over the playground.

Various noises were separated one by one and flowed into my ears.

I came to a conclusion without having to listen for a long time.

‘… ‘Nothing’s wrong.’

In theory, there were most things anyone could say.

There is no need to pay money to tell Vivian about something like that.

“Huh? Are you going back already?”

“Because I heard everything.”

“I wonder what on earth you did to your ears. I don’t know if I’m hearing anything right… .”

This naturally becomes possible when the body of an adept reaches a certain level.

Every time this happens, I have no idea how to explain it, so I just shrug my shoulders.

“So, how was it?”

“Hmm. I thought it would be a waste of money.”

“I thought so.”

For no reason I uploaded Vivian first.

Well, nothing special will happen at the accommodation.

There was nothing more to check, so I headed straight to the accommodation.

***

Vivian was out of breath while climbing the stairs.

My legs are shaking and I feel like I might fall backwards at any moment.

This is an autonomous training center.

She returned to the place where she had sprinkled water on a dream that would never grow.

When I saw the scenery of the training center again, my heart pounded.

It might be a new beginning.

Perhaps, you may face a completely different version of yourself from the past.

I had that kind of anticipation.

Even if you are not Sylvia.

Even though Ian is not Philip.

Even so, their meeting was not special.

There was no way I couldn’t grow as much as them.

Those hopes were shattered as soon as I separated from Ian.

To be exact, it started when Ian asked if he could go up alone.

I was so afraid to be alone without Ian, in this place full of nightmares.

While climbing the stairs.

Vivian felt like a child thrown into the air.

I felt like I was lying when I promised myself that I would trust Ian.

Vivian, who did not depend on Ian, was just the same loser as before.

Still, I walked.

To repay Ian for believing in him.

To answer his expectations, I grabbed my shaking legs.

Of course, climbing this one flight of stairs would not be the way to repay Ian.

However, if you can’t climb even one of these stairs by yourself, you will never be able to live up to Ian’s expectations.

With every step, daggers from the past flew at me.

Other aspirants who looked down on them.

A manager who tilted his head to look at reality.

‘You are not Sylvia.’

When I finally got to the third floor, the manager who pushed me into the abyss was right in front of me.

Is it a hallucination?

Am I so tired that I’m just looking at nothing?

My heart is pounding in a different way than before.

While breathing becomes rough.

said the hallucination.

“Vivian?”

The hallucinations in my memory were transferred to reality.

It wasn’t in vain.

The manager was actually in front of me.