The Hero Creation Classroom of a Reincarnated Ordinary Person: After Reaching My Limit As An Adventurer, I Reluctantly Opened A Classroom In The Countryside To Earn Money For The Future, And My Student Became The Strongest - Episode 41

After a long time, I returned from the Seiran Kingdom to the Cielera Kingdom and stopped by my family home.

I spend enjoyable time around the dining table with my dad and mom.

My mother, who made a delicious dinner, suddenly placed her finger on her chin as if recalling something and began to speak.

“By the way, a little while ago, I went shopping in the town of Roselia with my dad, and we were attacked by a monster at that time.”

“Eh… were you okay?”

Even though she asked with concern, her mother smiled softly, placing her palm on her cheek.

“Yes, a kind adventurer helped me.”

“Really? What kind of person?”

“I asked for their name, but they just said, ‘I’m not worthy of a name’ and left…”

At my father’s words, I let out a disappointed “Oh.”

I thought I would thank you since we’re both adventurers, but it seems like I don’t know who you are.

“It was quite a large monster, you know? It was red and looked like it was on fire… I’ve never seen one that big before… But it reminded me of the past. When I say it was an adventurer who saved me from the monster, you know?”

“Ah, yeah… It was when I was 6 years old, so it’s almost been 10 years, right?”

“That’s right. It was dangerous back then. If it weren’t for the adventurer, Sierra might have been killed…”

When I was young, this town was once attacked by a horde of monsters.

The adventurers came to help, but many people had already died by then.

We were just hiding at home, trembling and waiting for the threat to pass.

But even we were finally discovered by the monsters and were about to be eaten alive.

I clearly remember it being a real close call.

The monster, having blown away my father who tried to protect me, approached me faster than my mother, who was rushing to help, and opened its mouth wide.

I thought it was all over and tightly shut my eyes, but the pain never came.

When I cautiously opened my eyes, I saw the back of an adventurer who was blocking the monster’s fangs with a sword.

After that, the person defeated the monster and headed towards the extermination of other monsters.

I was protected by other adventurers and soldiers, but along the way, I kept watching that person’s back.

I burned it into my memory until it disappeared from sight.

I have been following the back of the person who helped me back then, and I am still searching for them now.

The reason I became an adventurer is because of that.

But even though I’ve become a “hero,” I still haven’t been able to meet him again from that time.

Where on earth could that person be…

“I was watching and thought, didn’t your fighting style resemble that of the old adventurers?”

“Is that so? Is it not because we’re both swordsmen?”

“っ”

Listening to my parents talk, I leaned towards my father.

“Dad, is that true!?”

“Ah, no… I just thought so, that’s all?”

“No, that’s okay. What kind of person helped you this time!?”

“She was a solo adventurer, a woman. She was wearing a hood, so I couldn’t see her well, but she had long golden hair. She was a beauty.”

“…Dad?”

“No, no, I mean no offense. In fact, didn’t your mom say she was beautiful?”

“Tsūn”

Ignoring my parents who are starting their full-blown lovey-dovey comedy routine, I think.

If there are any adventurers who can defeat strong monsters by themselves, I know a few.

However, among them, there is no blonde female adventurer who is working solo.

That person might know something that connects to that person from 10 years ago.

“Dad, there’s no dinner today.”

“Well, I’m the one making it… Today, it’s your favorite hamburger, Mom.”

“…If you give me a bite, I’ll forgive you.”

“…the blonde female adventurer”

While trying not to listen to my parents’ nauseatingly sweet talk, I muttered softly.

A little while later, I heard a rumor and visited Annenberg Castle in Cielera.

After a long time, I walked through the royal castle and knocked on the king’s private chamber. Upon hearing a response, I immediately opened the door and entered.

Sitting in a chair and staring at the documents was the King of Cielaira, Agart Ruf Aarnenberg.

He stroked his white beard with his index and thumb, then glanced at me.

“It’s been a while, Sierra. How was your time in the Seiran Kingdom?”

“It’s no good. I tried looking for adventurers who could stand shoulder to shoulder with me, but as expected, there aren’t any. The heroes and semi-heroes can’t be spared either…”

I respond to Agart’s words in my usual manner.

Normally, it would be considered disrespectful to speak like that, but every country grants privileges to “heroes.”

Additionally, I had talked with Agart many times before, so we were somewhat close.

“Well, you were already planning to fail anyway… So? The abandoned territory?”

Agart changes the subject as if to say he already knew.

The place in question is the “Ruined Territory.” It is located far to the northwest from Cielera, an area untouched by humans.

A dark region where the weather is always stormy and powerful monsters roam freely.

It’s one of the Four Great Demon Realms in this world.

“……It’s impossible. I scouted, but we need at least two more people with skills similar to mine.”

“Two people? Didn’t you say that with just one more person, the Black Earth and the Frozen Land would be…”

“Yeah. For regular adventurers, both places are equally dangerous, but honestly, the Ruined Territory is even more dangerous. If we gather heroes from all the countries, exploring and conquering the Ruined Territory might be possible, but?”

Even though I thought it would be impossible, I decided to give it a try, and as expected, Agart shook his head.

“It’s impossible. If we gather the six heroes in one place, we won’t be able to contain the damage caused by monsters in each country. Besides, there’s the issue of the magic disaster.”

“Of course…”

Even though I received an answer I already knew, I remember the purpose of coming here.

“By the way, I heard there’s a new adventurer who just got promoted to the special rank?”

“Oh, you’re talking about Eve Skyglass. You’ve already heard about it, huh?”

“Wait… I can’t believe it, but are you a solo adventurer?”

“Ah, that’s right.”

Considering the name Eve, she is probably a woman. And a solo adventurer.

The adventurer who helped my parents crossed my mind.

“……That person is a woman, right?”

“Oh, just like the name suggests.”

“What’s your hair color?”

“Hmm? You’re asking something strange. It was as white as snow. An unusual hair color, indeed.”

“……I see.”

It seems it was a case of mistaken identity.

I thought I had obtained information that connects to that person.

Sighing, I composed myself and asked Agart.

“So? Do you think this Eve person can become a hero?”

“No, that topic is off the table.”

“…Huh? What do you mean? Has the king of another country already refused?”

To become a “hero,” there are two conditions.

First, a person equivalent to the king of the country makes a recommendation.

And only when the kings of the other three countries all agree will that person be granted the title of “Hero.”

If unanimous consent is not obtained, one cannot become a “hero,” but one can become a “quasi-hero.”

So, it seems that Eve was recommended to Agart and then rejected by the king of another country.

Still, could it really be rejected this quickly?

“No, she refused to become a ‘hero’.”

“……Did you refuse?”

“Ah, just the other day, I talked to her about recommending her as a ‘Hero,’ but she turned me down. She said, ‘I’m not interested in the title of Hero.'”

“…There are people like that?”

The term “hero” is a mark of strength recognized by the nations of the world.

Even if it ends with the result of “quasi-hero,” it is still proof that one country has recognized you.

I think this is the highest honor, and no one has ever turned down this recommendation before.

……Could it be that I’m just an oddball?

“By the way, your skills are impeccable, right?”

“Ah, he has defeated many large magical beasts in Cielaira and single-handedly taken down 40% of the dragon swarm from the ultra-high mountain region in Aseras. Even the Gaia Special Forces Knights acknowledge his strength.”

“The more I hear about it, the more incredible their abilities seem.”

“I think so too. Moreover, it took her only about two and a half years to become a special rank adventurer after she became one. Of course, that’s not quite as long as your two years.”

“That person seems nice. I want to form a party with them as adventurers.”

At this point, it doesn’t matter if you’re a “hero” or a “sub-hero.”

I thought so, but…

“…You see, she quit being an adventurer.”

“…Huh?”

“Hey, hey, don’t give me that fierce look. According to him, he wants to start something new. I asked if it was okay to request cooperation even if he wasn’t an adventurer… but he turned me down.”

“Oh, is that so… but seriously, what are you going to do after quitting being an adventurer?”

“They didn’t teach me, did they?”

“Hmm… I see.”

Unfortunately, if you’re no longer an adventurer, it’s impossible to form a party.

Exploring or conquering the Four Great Demon Realms is even more impossible.

It was quite a shame, especially since I had a feeling they were a prodigy.

“But he’s someone you want so badly you could scream for him, right? Couldn’t you have done something about it?”

“Force her to cooperate even if you have to threaten her? Don’t be ridiculous. She’s someone who can handle a swarm of flying dragons by herself and has the recommendation of the Gaia Special Forces Commander. If you make her your enemy, it will be worse than any monster damage.”

“Not like that… more like, giving a reward or something…”

“I talked to him about it, and I even said it would be fine to grant him a title, but he told me he wasn’t interested.”

Apparently, it seems they weren’t swayed by money or power.

I have great respect for that way of being, but it was really disappointing not to be able to get the help of such a powerful person as I had heard about.

“Well, if that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do about it… By the way, there’s something I’d like to ask you.”

“What is it?”

“Do you remember a solo female adventurer with long blonde hair?”

“……Even if they are a solo adventurer, saying they have such a common hair color…… there are probably many people in our country, as well as in other countries, who fit that description…… wouldn’t you know more about them if they were strong?”

“……That’s right.”

Since I can’t think of anything, it seems Agart can’t either.

When considering strong adventurers, none fit the criteria, but when thinking about other adventurers, there are many candidates.

It seems that neither of the people I’m looking for are easy to find.

“Thank you… I hope I didn’t disturb you.”

“Are you leaving already? Where are you planning to go next?”

“Well… after staying in this country for a while, I might go to Marc Magica. It’s been a long time.”

I met Vandy’s grandfather a few years ago. At that time, I consulted with him about a spell I had come up with but couldn’t quite put into practice.

In the end, I didn’t get an answer at that time, but I thought, “I want to see you again after a long time.”