Chapter 2

The conversation has been settled for now, and it has been decided that the party will disband.

Well, I feel it’s a waste, but since I’ve received enough benefits, I have no complaints.

The official disbandment will be reported to the guild tomorrow, so I returned to my room that I’m renting from the party.

Ah, I have to vacate this room too. It’s fine for equipment and valuable items since I rent a storage unit for them, but I need to find a new room and move the furniture since I bought good stuff.

Ah, what a hassle.

But Kasugal and Renatishia are getting married. I had no idea…

I don’t understand the subtleties of love.

I might pay for women at a brothel, but being an adventurer is so busy that I wasn’t really interested.

Maybe Kasugal and the others found it too tough.

Well, it’s fine. I’ll just go to sleep for today.

The next day, we officially disbanded the party at the guild.

Even though we were said to be the strongest in the empire, it ended anticlimactically.

It’s something significant that we can’t disband without going through the guild.

Kasugal and Renatishia seemed relieved and quickly went home because their future life will be busy.

I was about to follow them when the guild master stopped me.

I had things I wanted to talk about too, so I decided to stay.

“Sorry.”

“It’s fine, no problem.”

The top of the empire’s guild. Guild Master Marfus.

A tall, skinny man. There’s a strong force in his appearance.

We’ve known each other since this party started to grow.

“Working in this line of work, you really see the stark difference between talent and suitability.”

“I suppose so. There are plenty who are suited for it but lack the talent, and vice versa.”

“And then there are those with unparalleled talent like this time, who simply don’t wish to continue for long.”

“If that’s the case, why not stop them?”

“Forcing them to stop would only make them disappear, which would be troublesome.”

“That’s true, but… Ah, I suppose I didn’t stop them because they seemed so determined.”

“Indeed. Sky Knight, what do you plan to do from here on?”

“I’m not planning to retire as an adventurer yet. I still want to earn money, and it wouldn’t hurt to have more fame when I think about what to do after retiring from adventuring.”

It seemed that was what Marfus wanted to hear, as he relaxed his posture a little.

Even with such an important position as Guild Master, his job is just that of a manager.

It’s really tough. I won’t say it out loud since it’s the party members who have had it hard.

“…Then that’s fine. It would be problematic if the party praised by Her Highness the Princess is no longer adventurers.”

“Well, worst comes to worst, I alone can make an appearance, that’s enough.”

“You, unlike the other two, actively engaged with the nobility, didn’t you?”

“Of course. Well, as long as it’s just dealing with merchants on the level of those guys opening decent shops, it’s fine. But when looking at the heart of the empire, the companions you associate with naturally become nobles.”

The conversation ended. I also left my seat.

“I’m looking forward to your further achievements.”

“Ah, thanks.”

I leave the Guild Master’s room.

The guild is as noisy as usual.

I have no more business today. I’ve decided to always take three days off after work.

As I’m about to leave the guild, an even louder voice can be heard.

“Sky Knight! Sky Knight-sama~~”

A piercing voice reaches my ears.

There’s only one person who can make such a beautiful yet ridiculously loud voice.

The one who came running over is a girl, or rather, still a young girl, in light armor.

Her exposed thighs are dazzling. And on her head, cat ears are growing.

“You left the party, right?! Come join us. We welcome you!?”

“Shut up, Nia.”

It’s the beastman Nia Noa.

An annoying one has come. She’s persistent in her recruitment.

Her party is excellent, and the recruitment conditions are good, but…

“Your party is all vanguards, isn’t it?”

Yes, there’s no balance at all. That’s their party.