Chapter 50: Breast Enlargement Medicine

In a neatly cleaned room, Shion and co. sat facing each other.

After cooling down from her drunkenness, Lineria’s face and tone are as firm as if she were a different person. Aria finishes explaining the situation briefly.

“Well, I think I get the gist of what you’re talking about. I’m surprised you’re that Axe”

“Thank you for your help a few years ago”

“No, I’m the one who should thank you. I still remember your bravery while playing an active role at that time. But I never thought that a man of your stature would quit as the Dark Hero”

“I was betrayed by my companions. I’ve decided to live my own life from here on out”

You can’t have it all, Lineria muttered, giving a slightly sympathetic look to Shion. Aria tapped her fingers on the desk to bring the conversation back to the hero retirees.

“That’s why I’m going to follow Shion. I’m hoping to choose Arione as my successor”

“That’s not possible”

“Why?!”

“That girl ran away …… far away …… with a man”

With a frustrated grit of her teeth, Aria understood the situation and paled. Arione’s talent for water magic was unquestionable, but she was still a young girl and quite fond of men. From her master’s attitude, it was obvious that she had eloped with or married a man.

“What the…”

“She’s likely not coming back. She bragged about meeting her fated encounter… Usually, I’ll just kill him…”

“No, you can’t kill him. But I’m in trouble. Can’t master be a Hero again?”

“I’ve got things to do”

Aria knew that she was definitely looking for a husband, but she was not going to back down easily either.

“Then I’ll be a Hero again when I get back from my trip. Just until then, please!”

“How many years will it take? If you’re careless it’ll take 10 years, right? Think about my age a little! I don’t want to be… late”

You can get married while you’re still a Hero, but there was a bit of trauma for Lineria, who was not popular at all when she was a Hero.

This is no longer an option, so Aria leaves her seat, thinking that she has no choice but to follow the man and the missing Arione.

Then, as if remembering in a huff, Lineria stood up.

“… Though, I won’t refuse”

“Eh?! This is why I love you, master!”

“Wait, wait, wait, don’t be hasty. I have a condition. If you can bring a certain item to me, I’ll accept it”

Aria had a bad feeling about Lineria, who looked diagonally upward and smiled. It’s called a disciple’s intuition.

She hit the mark, and the requested item was a very troublesome item to find.

“Bring me Breast Enlargement Medicine, please”

“… Haaaaah… I knew you’re insecure about that… but that has nothing to do with this…”

“Shut up! You who are blessed by the gods will never know my feelings!!!”

Lineria glared at Aria’s breasts, which stuck out like a sore thumb. Her chest is flat as a wall, and she’s been told that at her age it will never grow again. This has always become a complex for her, and she thinks it’s the main reason why she can’t marry the opposite sex.

“If you can bring it to me, I’ll be your substitute hero”

“Master, you know that this task is extremely difficult, right?”

“Of course, I’ve failed also many times. But now you have that man, right?”

She pointed to the man and raised her voice.

“Axe, the powerful dark hero. If you borrow his power, I’m sure you can conquer the Ten Paths Cave! If you don’t like it, you can make Axe my husband!”

“Augh… If master has become like this it might be useless to negotiate further…”

Shion shows his willingness to meet the other’s demands.

“I understand. So, there is a breast enlargement medicine in that cave. I’ll go get it for you”

“Wait… about being my husband…”

“I’m not going to marry you”

“……… I see. Ask Aria for the details”

Since they were a little tired from the trip, they decided to stay at an inn and rest for the day and pick up Haku tomorrow.

While walking around the city looking for an inn, Shion asked about the cave and the medicine there.

“Breast Enlargement Medicine? Haven’t heard of it”

“There’s a cave to the west of here, and a strange witch is living inside of it. She has a lot of dangerous medicines. One of them seems to be the breast enlargement medicine”

Some adventurous women actually managed to get it from the witch. However, it was a famous story in this town that she lost one of her arms on the way to reach the witch.

Shion had no idea why she was so concerned about her breasts. But if he has to take them, so Aria can rest, he’ll just do his best.

“It’s just my selfish desire. Don’t take it too seriously”

“You’re taking a break from being a Hero to help me find the rest of right? Don’t be shy. Your powers are really helping us”

“…Un, thanks”

After this, they found a safe place to stay, and only Shion made arrangements to stay there.

“Why don’t you come to my house?”

“I’ll do that next time”

He decided that it would be better for Aria to meet her family alone.

After an uneventful night, the two meets at the gate the next morning.

“Now then, I wonder if the dispatched soldiers have gone there already”

“The timing is also good. Let’s fly then”

When they can’t see the gatekeepers anymore, Shion spread his black wings. He could carry at least one person without any difficulties. Didn’t expect that she’s going to be carried with a Princess Carry, Aria felt like it’s a godsend.

In addition, the experience of flying in the sky simply feels good and gives her a warm feeling in her heart.

“I remember when I was little, I wanted to be a bird. Free, unshackled. I like that”

“That’s right. Living as a human being, spending time as a Hero is subject to some restrictions. Sometimes it’s important to be free from them, isn’t it?”

There are many things that bother people in any profession, such as hard work and human relationships. When Shion was tired, he often flew in the sky like this to feel refreshed.

“However, the sky is also quite a challenge. There have been times when I’ve turned my back and a giant bird has suddenly opened its mouth”

“Noo, I don’t wanna be a bird food!”

Aria, who didn’t want to end up in the belly of a demon, was in charge of checking the rear, and the two of them proceeded safely. As they approached the swampy area before the border, Aria pointed to the west.

“If you go that way from here, you’ll find the Ten Path Cave. Do you want to go there on the way back from picking up Haku?”

“Yeah, but I don’t think it’s necessary to pick him up”

“Eh?”

Surprised, Aria looked down and saw that Haku was indeed there. The soldiers dispatched to the church had arrived, and Haku, who couldn’t wait any longer, must have been moving alone.

The problem was that several people were surrounding Haku. They didn’t look like soldiers, but they had weapons.

“Ergh”

“Someone you know?”

“Yes… a famous adventuring party. …… Anyway, let’s hurry up”

“Gotcha”

With a short reply, Shion descended.