Chapter 25 (1/2)

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Chapter 25 – Kein's Reputation in Kuko Village

A few days later, sword princess Anastrea's party went to Kuko Village and asked around about Kein's reputation.

“I'd like to ask you some questions about Kein.”

“Oh, h.e.l.lo ladies. Sure, I can tell you about Kein-san. First, take a look at this mountain of food here. There are a lot of daily necessities in there as well, and even some money to last us for a little while was included. Kein gave all of this to us, because some of us couldn't go out to work.” The young person from the village spoke proudly.

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“But wasn't all of that delivered anonymously?”

“Ah, but there's no doubt in my mind that it was from Kein!”

“Why's that?”

“You can tell just by looking at the types of goods that were sent. Aside from the villagers themselves, Kein-san was the only one who sympathized with the wretched state the village was in.”

Other villagers spoke like they were deeply moved by grat.i.tude.

”That's right, I overheard the adventurer's group one time: Kein said that the reward money he got for the goblin extermination would be specially put towards goods to help support the village.” Said a villager.

It seems that his attempt at being anonymous had no effect at all. It wasn't very surprising, given that over 100 people had been at the goblin's lair to exterminate them, and saw Kein there. Because young hunters from Kuko village had also partic.i.p.ated, the rumors must have spread.

“Huh, Kein really is something then.” Said Anastrea.

The sword princess went pale after hearing the villager's words for some reason, to Maya's utter amazement. Still, Maya didn't b.u.t.t in rudely.

“That's right. Kein-san is an excellent man. The pride of our village!” another villager chimed in.

Even though he wasn't a villager, he was made the pride of the village.

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“Unca Kein is amaaaazing. He gave me sweets!”

York's granddaughter, Kachia, was also overjoyed.

There were some sweets included among the relief supplies just for Kachia, which put her in a good mood. Both sword princess Anastrea and Saint Sefilia were pleased by Kein being popular with the kids, whereas Maya could barely contain her laughter.

A little bit away, some lumberjacks carried in an intensely black log.

“Oh, were you talking about Kein?” said an older man.

It was York, and he spoke with a chuckle. His brown hair and sideburns had a noticeable amount of grey mixed in.

“York, that's an amazing Black Rock Pine log.” Said another villager.

Some villagers came and gathered near the log.

“I just cut this, it came from our reserves. I thought I'd try to repay Kein even just a little bit using this.”

“York, don't tell me you're already planning on building a house for Kein-san!”

“Hmm, not a house, yet. I was thinking about the little shrine at the foot of the mountain, it seems precious to Kein.” Replied York.

“Ah, now that you mention it, you're right. I don't know which G.o.d he prays to but Kein seems to be really sincere in his wors.h.i.+p. I think he might even receive the G.o.d's blessing. I visit the shrine myself sometimes too.”