This Isn’t That Kind of Store

“Yes, we have received the resignation request from B-rank 13th hero, Eun Jiu.”

Inside the spacious Hero Association adorned with white tiles.

A female employee skillfully processed my documents using the keyboard.

She handled the administrative tasks, inquired about my intentions, and kindly assisted with the registration, but at the end, she furrowed her brow slightly, as if feeling a bit disappointed.

“Eun Jiu,”

“Yes.”

“I was a personal fan of yours, and I was wondering if you would reconsider retiring. You’re still young to retire…?”

“Haha… I’m sorry. There are various reasons for this.”

A gaze filled with deep sympathy.

“Was it because there was no change in rank for a year? Or do you have other complaints or issues regarding association tasks, personnel assignments, administrative procedures, or hero operations?”

“…I’m sorry. I’ve thought about it a lot, and it seems like this is the right decision.”

No comment.

I simply brushed it off as personal reasons.

After answering up to this point, the employee, who seemed to have determined that there was no room for further discussion, solemnly proceeded to finalize the process.

“B-rank hero . Activity officially ends today. Thank you for your hard work.”

“Thank you.”

Finally, as the paperwork was completed, I stood up from my seat after thanking the hardworking employee.

I took one last look around the grand and majestic Hero Association interior, exhaling deeply with a mix of complex emotions.

“I did my best.”

It’s over now.

With hero activities coming to an end, I am now just an ordinary civilian.

Feeling relieved yet overwhelmed with a sense of bitterness, I tried to leave, but the employee called out from behind.

“Eun Jiu!”

“Yes, yes?”

I turned around to see the female employee standing there.

With her name tag reading ‘Ju Ah Reum’ shaking as she clenched her fists tightly, she sent me warm encouragement.

“If you’re quitting being a hero, what will you do next? As a true fan of Eun Jiu, I’ll support you in anything!”