Raising A Hero – Chapter 15

Ch 15: Mint Hero

The three of them saw the real sunlight for the first time in two days. The healer Bella truly felt in her bones how precious this warm sunlight touching her skin was.

They spread their still damp clothes in a place with good sunlight to dry them and lay down with their bodies completely naked, basking in the sun.

“Ah, it feels good, right?”

Bella even had the leisure to smile at the Hero and Ji-hyuk in turn.

It was a truly unique sight, three naked men and women lying flat and basking in the sun. Moreover, wasn’t this in the middle of the Demon Realm, where monsters swarmed?

After warming his body appropriately, Ji-hyuk took a dagger and moved to find food. Soon, what he brought back was, as expected, another snake. Ughㅡ. Bella still couldn’t shake her aversion to snakes.

They still had to chew the meat raw. It couldn’t be helped. They still couldn’t light a fire because everything was still soaking wet.

The Fairy Hero ate raw meat to satisfy his hunger and climbed the tree like a monkey. She was good at that kind of thing, as she was a fairy.

She climbed to the top of the tree and scanned the Demon Realm. And based on the mountains she could see in the distance, she roughly estimated their direction.

…We should go that way.

After determining the direction, Elraim came down to the ground again. And after meeting the gazes of the two looking at her, she pointed with her finger at somewhere.

“Let’s go that way.”

They packed their belongings and started walking. Their clothes weren’t completely dry yet, but they couldn’t just stay here forever. The road they had to go was still long.

“Are you tired?”

“Yes? Oh, I’m fine. I can still endure it.”

Ji-hyuk occasionally looked back and asked about Bella’s physical condition. She was really grateful for his kindness. …Now she relied on him a lot and trusted him.

He was a really good man. Thoughtful and gentle… And on top of that, he did everything without problems, so a belief arose that they could overcome any adversity if they were with him.

And he was handsome, and his body was good, …and it was big there, too.

Ahㅡ. Bella was momentarily startled and squeezed her eyes shut, shaking her head slightly.

What am I thinking right now?

Honestly, she had seen enough. For over three days, he had been walking around dangling a monster-like penis, so it would be more strange if she didn’t know.

The Hero also felt a good feeling towards the human male walking ahead. Of course, it wasn’t a feeling towards the opposite sex, but a good feeling towards a trustworthy person.

Anyway, their current position, with the exception of one healer, was still empty. They could provide him with one spot.

“Let’s take a break for a bit.”

“Yes.”

The three sat down on the fluffy moss for a while. Ji-hyuk took out his dagger, saying he would go look around, and went off somewhere.

At that time, the healer Bella cautiously looked at the Hero and cautiously opened her mouth.

“Um…, Hero?”

“…Why?”

“How do you feel about that person?”

The Fairy stared at Bella intently. As if she was asking what that meant. The healer quickly made an excuse. She thought that if she misunderstood it, it could be misunderstood.

“No, well, as a companion, I was wondering if he would be okay. …I know it might be a little, if I say this already, but, still, I think he is a trustworthy person.”

Elraim’s gaze dropped slightly, then her head turned to where Ji-hyuk had disappeared.

“…Well.”

“Oh, um, I… was too presumptuous, wasn’t I? I’m sorry. It’s something that Hero should decide…”

“No, that kind of suggestion is fine. Do you think I’m so narrow-minded that I’d get upset about something like that?”

“No, absolutely not. You are so rational and reasonable, Hero.”

“Yes, I’m grateful that you think so. …Yes, I’ll review your suggestion positively.”

“Thank you.”

Before long, Ji-hyuk returned. In his hand was another dead snake dangling like a penis. He said it was food to eat later, rolled it up, and wrapped it in his clothes and put it over his shoulder.

“Shall we go again now?”

“Let’s do that.”

They started walking again. Fortunately, they didn’t lack drinking water. There were many puddles of water here and there.

The three walked, rested, and repeated. Then, soon, the surroundings became dark again. While Bella went to take care of her business, the Fairy Elraim spoke to Ji-hyuk.

“Hey, you.”

“Yes, what can I do for you?”

“How about working with me? …Um, Bella said you seem trustworthy.”

The Fairy brought up Bella to make an excuse.

“With you?”

“Yeah.”

“…Well.”

The Hero was somewhat surprised by Ji-hyuk’s reaction. Becoming the Hero’s companion was undoubtedly a great success. The fact that he hesitated was honestly an act that couldn’t be understood. If he was offered the suggestion, he should’ve grabbed it.

“I have something I need to do.”

“Something to do?”

Then Bella, who had finished her business, slowly approached. She was a virgin, still embarrassed to have been seen having a bowel movement, and her face was flushed.

Of course, the two talking didn’t even pay attention to her.

“How important could it be? Huh?”

The Fairy, whose proposal had been rejected, felt her pride slightly hurt, and her tone changed a bit sarcastic.

…Her pride seemed to be a little hurt.

Ji-hyuk inwardly chuckled. Somehow he enjoyed teasing this fairy. …They are going through so much hardship, but he could still enjoy this kind of amusement.

“I will become a Hero.”

“…Hero?”

There was a moment of silence. And soon, the Fairy’s cheerful laughter burst out.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes.”

Ji-hyuk nodded without a hint of hesitation. The Fairy looked at him with a strange look.

“I thought you were seasoned, but you still have a naive side. …I had that moment too.”

“Anyway, so it’s going to be difficult to be a companion. That’s what is busier.”

“Yes, then I understand. I have to understand. That you’re going to become a Hero.”

Now the Fairy seemed to have completely forgotten the unpleasantness from earlier.

At that moment, Bella quietly interjected.

“Hero and I will be going to the imperial capital anyway, so wouldn’t it be okay if you traveled together?”

“Yeah, do it that way. We’re going the same way anyway.”

“Is that okay?”

“That’s not a big deal.”

The conversation ended like that. This time, the Fairy left for a moment.

Bella looked at Ji-hyuk’s face and cautiously opened her mouth.

“Um, Mr. Ji-hyuk.”

“Yes.”

“Mr. Ji-hyuk will definitely be able to become a Hero. I believe it.”

Ji-hyuk smiled slightly at Bella.

“…Thank you. For believing.”

She was a really naive virgin.

Two more days passed again. They finally put on their clothes. It wasn’t completely dry yet, but it was at least enough not to lose body temperature by wearing it.

Bella, who had been naked for over five days, felt strange wearing clothes. There were still blood stains that hadn’t been washed off on the clothes here and there. The smell of blood still lingered faintly.

The monster-like penis, which was often seen, now tucked into the pants. Whenever she saw Ji-hyuk’s face, she kept thinking about his penis. It was more so because she couldn’t see it.

And after another day, they were finally able to escape from this tiresome Demon Realm.

The number, which had been sixteen when they entered, was now only three. The Hero thought this was the worst among all the expeditions so far. Even if they were a little less lucky, they all could’ve died.

They saw carriages waiting for the group not far away. Ahㅡ. Bella’s nose felt strange seeing that. Her eyes were also red.

The coachmen were shocked by their appearance. However, they didn’t ask presumptuously. Because their role was to safely take the Hero’s group.

The three got into the carriage. Bella seemed to have completely relaxed and soon fell asleep. She slept with her mouth open and drooling.

“You’ve worked hard, too.”

“Hero worked harder.”

“…I will not forget your contributions. I will give you a more generous reward.”

“Thank you.”

The Hero commended Ji-hyuk. Honestly, he had done a lot of great things. …Although she didn’t see it, she said that he had caught the demon.

Ji-hyuk also slowly closed his eyes. He felt his fatigue had come over him as well.

He soon fell asleep.

· · ·

As soon as the Hero arrived in the city of Helladium, he explained the incident to the Baron. He eventually had to accept that his son had died at the hands of the witch.

Although the ending was a bit unsettling, Ji-hyuk received his reward as the work was finished. On top of that, he received an additional sum from the Baron. So a large sum of money of more than 50 gold coins was created in his possession. He had to work a bit, but it was a huge amount compared to having solved just one problem.

And since he had formed a close connection with the Fairy Elraim, it was, in conclusion, a very wise decision.

Thanks to the Hero’s consideration, Ji-hyuk was able to stay with the Hero’s group at the residence inside the castle. He was able to rest for three days, receiving the utmost treatment from the maids there.

…Of course, he also spent a night that wasn’t boring with a maid he made eyes with. It was a hundred times better than a cheap prostitute on the streets.

It was a sense of comfort that he had felt for a long time. For a moment, he was tempted to skip the Hero thing for the next round and enjoy this roundㅡ, to do something and stay in the world. He would follow the Fairy year after year, tempt her appropriately, and live like a house husband. Anyway, he was more confident than he was on a sword, since he was more confident than he was on a sword.

…But his fleeting delusion stopped right there.

He didn’t go through all this trouble just to see the Fairy’s vagina taste. If that was the case, he would have joined a proper guild, not a mercenary. Because that was the easier and faster way.

“You’re leaving tomorrow, they say.”

Bella said that to Ji-hyuk, and glanced at him. There was a bit of anxiety that he might have changed his mind.

“Mr. Ji-hyuk, will you…, come with us?”

“Well, I’d like to take advantage of you until the capital.”

“Of course. Of course you can. You worked so hard, Mr. Ji-hyuk.”

She was happy that it was fortunate.

Of course, the Hero also allowed them to accompany him.

“If you have nothing to do, come to me. My offer is still valid.”

“Will there be a time for that?”

“I hope not too.”

The Fairy smiled sarcastically. She looked like she firmly believed that Ji-hyuk couldn’t become a Hero.

Being a Hero wasn’t such a sarcastic thing, that you could accept any penis like a prostitute if you only gave money. It was a position that could be earned only by surviving to the end, defeating the competitors from all over the continent. Didn’t she barely make it to the top herself after three attempts?

Furthermore, there were almost no human Heroes. How many more strong and swift races there were than humans. It had to be almost impossible unless they were really outstanding.

Of course, Ji-hyuk, who already knew the results, only smiled inwardly. He understood that the Fairy looked down on other races because it was in their nature. Weren’t those damn bastards in the first place?

It’s obvious how that good face will change laterㅡ.

Ji-hyuk had a pleasant imagination.

He was looking forward to the day he would succeed.