After an intense battle, Red has finally managed to convince Van there's more to being a Hero than mindlessly following his Divine Blessing. This has left Van questioning himself, and who better to help than Red the Guide? To find answers, the two delve into ancient elf ruins, where they come face-to-face with the truth about humanity's strongest blessing.
The trouble with Van the Hero has finally passed, but Red's still got plenty to worry about. Learning that Tanta has the Divine Blessing of the Cardinal has left Red wondering what he can do for the young boy as the Guide. But thinking in the dead of summer is pretty annoying. Why bother when he can just take a vacation on a southern island instead?
Winter has come to Zoltan, bringing a chilly wave to the normally temperate frontier region. Rit's offhanded comment--"If only we had a medicine that could draw in customers on such a cold day."--sets Red about developing a new product, making use of the knowledge he gained from previous adventures. Meanwhile, the Hero Ruti and her ally Tisse have stolen their party's airship and taken flight! But where could they be headed...?
The plot centers around a series of violent incidents in the once-peaceful town of Zoltan, seemingly linked to a demon's influence. As the community grapples with this supernatural threat, a personal crisis unfolds at the apothecary where Red and Rit are developing a deeper relationship. Rit is contemplating a significant step in their romance by purchasing a double bed, adding a layer of emotional tension to the narrative amidst the chaos surrounding them.
After getting through Dir's attempt to ruin their lives unscathed, Red and Rit decide to play hooky from their shop and take a trip to the river for a well-deserved, much-needed date! After an energizing time in the sun, they're ready to go back to peace and quiet, but things are rarely that simple--when an injured man stumbles into Red's shop, the couple is forced to spring into action!
A new Hero named Van has appeared, and he's headed for Zoltan. This naïve and innocent boy possesses the strength to make even Theodora the Crusader shudder, and he blindly obeys the word of the Church. When Red, Rit, and Ruti learn of this new Hero they decide...to avoid him completely by leaving Zoltan for a little while on a vacation?! A confrontation with this unprecedented second savior of the world does sound like a lot of work, after all. But will they really be able to evade Van forever?
Despite being the bearer of the powerful Divine Blessing of the Guide, Red has been banished from the Hero's party. Listless, he decides to head to the frontier and hatches a plan to spend his days working an easy apothecary job. Thus begins his new life!
the search for the missing queen When a powerful warship from the Kingdom of Veronia arrives it Zoltan’s waters, it sends the city into chaos. A prince aboard the vessel believes his long lost mother is hiding somewhere in the area, and he refuses to leave until he finds her. Red and his friends begin the search while handling the problems caused by the imposing warship’s presence but are beset by a group of honorless assassins. Apparently, not everyone is looking forward to the queen’s return...
With the battle against Ares finally over, Red and company can finally return to their peaceful, slow days. No life is without its adventures though, and Red sets off for the Wall at the End of the World in search of the perfect gem to mark his betrothal to Rit. Along the way he encounters scenic views, soaks in blissful hot springs, and even reunites with an old friend—who’s head over heels in love with him?!
The joy of reuniting with Yarandrala is short lived. From the fate of the Mistome, to the arrival of a great power’s warships, and a raid from assassins, Zoltan faces one crisis after the other. Little do the assailants realize, however, that this land is home to the world’s mightiest heroes. In this volume, Red and Ruti demonstrate their unrivaled power, Tisse squares off against a legendary assassin, and Rit is imbued with…the senses of a wolf?!