Chapter 3 - Volume 1 (1/2)

Well, since it’s a commemoration of your first job change I found some pretty good alcohol at the royal capital.」

When I invited The Hero of the Holy Sword Fang inside my living room, he smilingly took out from his pocket a bottle of liquor.

「Oh, it’s about time for dinner so it’s much appreciated. But, I’m amazed you could make it to the city of stars since you have a post of an army’s general at the royal capital. There is quite a distance. It probably took a whole day?」

When I said that, Fang showed a somewhat troubled expression and scratched his cheek.

「Ha ha… Though I’m a general, but in reality, I’m closer to a military adviser. So I have a surprising amount of spare time and allowed a lot of freedom. And also, there is another matter involved this time. I rented a room at the inn next to your house.」

「I see. Being involved with the national army brings its own hardships.」

「Nah, not at all. I only participated as a hero at the last moment, so leading such a good life now makes me feel a bit guilty. This time as well, I’m very happy since my work gave me an excuse to meet with you.」

As Fang was talking all that while showing obvious signs of embarrassment—

「Master, I warmed up the food.」

Berzelia came with a hot pot and plates in her hands. Seeing that, Fang quickly lowered the head in a bow.

「Ah, Berzelia-san. It’s been a while..」

「Ah!　 It’s the hero of the holy sword, long time no see. Since that fight with the dragon god? Doing good?」

「Yes, thank you. I’m glad to see that Berzelia-san is also doing well.」

As Fang was an acquaintance from the time when I was a dragon knight, he was familiar with Berzelia, the dragon that I was riding. For Fang who was one of the youngest among the heroes, Berzelia was close to a friend.

He was getting along with me as well, so we were on pretty good terms. But I wouldn’t say that was the reason—

「Yea, that’s right. We have the stew today, and we made quite a lot of it, so Fang, you should join us for dinner.」

「Eh, can I?」

「One or two more people would make no difference. Right, Berzelia?」

「Yeah!　 At times, eating in company is nice as well.」

Upon hearing our words, Fang shows a really delighted expression.

「Then, I shall accept your offer….Well, I’m happy to be able to taste Axel-san’s cooking again after a long while.　It was nice during the days when we formed the heroes party, being able to feast on it daily.」

「Mm?　During that time I think I only seasoned and boiled or fried vegetables brought by 『Earth’s Hero』and meat captured by you.」

「Not at all.Thanks to your delicious cooking we had healthy bodies that were able to withstand daily battles.」

「Un, un. Master’s cooking is really soothing…!」

Berzelia and Fang nod at each other.

I don’t remember using such peculiar seasoning, but if they liked it then it’s all good.

As I was arranging the plates while thinking about that—

「Ah, by the way, I forgot to ask something important, did your job change go well?」

Was what Fang asked.

A hint of excitement could be seen in his expression.

「Somehow. Fortunately, I’ve got a new job.」

「Oh, that’s nice!　 What job did you get?　Since you had a top-tier job, maybe you got an advanced job of 《Magic Swordsman!!!》or maybe《Battle Instructor!!!》, or some other pretty amazing job? Or maybe《Beast Master》that is pretty much equal to a dragon knight, I think you might have aptitude for it!　Did I guess it?」

Fang was talking at a high pace.

While impressed by the rich imagination of this youngster I gave the answer.

「All of those are wrong. What I became is《Carrier》.」

Fang ceased all movements the moment I said that.

「…Ca…rier?　I-I’m sorry, can you repeat that one more time?　I think I might have misheard it…」