1-001-The thief is hard

129 years in the history of the King, black moon, 1st evening.

＜A dark world ruled by a demon lord. A land of eternal darkness.

"Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

The Greater Demon's terrifying roar echoed around the area, and all the birds flew away from the surrounding trees at once.

It looks like a giant tree, knee-high and as tall as a human being, and its sharp claws, with their glinting claws, have killed many soldiers.

And the four adventurers standing in front of such a monster....

They were looking at it blankly, conversing with a slightly tired face.

''Well, let's go back to the city after we defeat this guy today.

At the words of the brave Kanemitsu, the three of us slumped our shoulders.

'You are still so easy to say against a monster that can destroy an entire city........ Well, I'll finish it off, so please everyone stall for time.

Aye! Yes!

As soon as the wizard Sharon began to chant her magic, the three of them began attacking the Greater Demon in unison.

''Wind Arrow!

The arrows fired by the elven archer Renette are blessed by the wind and accelerate with a gung-ho speed, piercing the giant wings of the Greater Demon!

The Vital Bide!

As a sheaf, I guided the Greater Demon's attack away from Sharon while slicing through her scaly legs, which were covered in scales harder than steel, with my dagger!

I'll go with you, then. ...Holy sword, vanquish the darkness!

The brave Kanemitsu blasted the Greater Demon's magical wards as he released light from the Legendary Sword Gifted by God.

And Sharon, who had just finished chanting as if she had been waiting for this moment, raised her staff high in the sky and shouted.

''Godflare!!!!''

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＜The only light in the dark world, the city of psihate.

After our last hunt of the day, we came to the tavern to end the day.

We've made a name for ourselves, and I think it's time for us to create an image for ourselves.

Yeah.

This is the closest town to the Demon King's Castle in terms of human habitation, the city of Saihate.

As expected of the location, if you look around you'll see famous warriors lined up, it's just like "if you throw a stone, you'll hit a celebrity".

But even in that situation, my party's presence was outstanding.

''It's time to think about what happens after we defeat the Demon King.

This cool-tongued guy is the female wizard, Sharon.

It's a small appearance, but her magic skills are superb, and she is the unique user of the God Flare, the world's one and only forbidden spell and the strongest firepower in the hero's party.

''I'd like to go back to the village of the elves and live a quiet life.

In contrast to Sharon, the soft-spoken Renette is an elven archer.

But the purpose of her seemingly gentle journey is to take revenge on the Demon King for taking her precious brother's life.

I myself am still regretting that I was unable to save the boy.

"Well, I haven't been back to my parents' house. I think I'll go back to the countryside and work the fields.

My name is Kanata, and I've said something somewhat too ordinary.

I'm not particularly unique, but I'm a thief in a brave party.

I'm sure my parents and sister have a lot to say about me.

I'm going to do everything I can to make the world a peaceful place after I've defeated the Demon King.

And this rude bastard who wants to talk so seriously is our hero, Kanemitsu himself.

One word to describe this guy's character: "Justice is everything! I guess.

Anyway, you are a brave soul who would do anything to help people, just like a picture of a brave soul.

That's why our image is so important even after the world is at peace.

The image of our hero is a hero in all respects, right?　When you defeat the Demon King, you'll be honored as a heroic king for sure. There's nothing to worry about.

Kanemitsu let out a troubled sigh as I replied optimistically as I took a drink.

'I think the brave party that saves the world should be cleaner,'

Cleaner. How do you do it, exactly?

When I questioned her as I chewed on my grilled chicken, Kanemitsu popped my shoulder with a serious expression.

''Thanks for all the hard work you've done, Kaneta-kun.

What?

--And so, just before the final point (the last dungeon), I was given the unexpected notice of withdrawal from the battlefield.