Chapter 705: A Certain Wanderer and The Desert Land (side: ?)
――The desert land, Harenae.
Having few resources and surrounded by a vast desert where monsters run rampant, travel to and from this country is quite difficult. That Harenae can still survive despite this is entirely due to its reputation as a sacred land where Heroes are born, causing other countries to lend it support.
Other than by depending on the Hero, Harenae has no means to survive. Yet, the Hero whose birth was anticipated for five hundred years lost his life in the defence of the people from the evil dragon that appeared in Harenae.
“…You’re asking about a strange thing, dear sir. Something like the death of Hero-sama after all.”
“Yeah, that’s why I crossed the Harenae desert to come to this country.”
A man with a large build has appeared in a small tavern in Harenae. His face is shadowed by the thick mantle he wears. A glimpse of his face shows his striking brown beard.
“…Are you an adventurer, dear sir?”
The man shakes his head at the proprietress’ words.
“Not anymore. My good arm was gnawed on by a monster and lost most of its movement. Even so, I had been thinking of carrying a sword for self-defence, but I didn’t want to do something unmanly. I’ve discarded my weapon too now.”