Part Ways Amicably in the End

Chapter 28

Shien was not lying.

In fact, using the Holy Sword in front of others really was not a good idea.

If others learned of the Holy Sword's existence, Shien did not dare imagine what would happen.

According to Nien, the Holy Sword was a weapon exclusive to the Hero. Once it was exposed, Shien's identity would be practically impossible to hide.

Naturally, Shien did not want to expose any of that.

For the sake of his future peaceful life, it was not just the Holy Sword that he had to hide. He also had to conceal the existence of his Unique Skill, Special Skill, and all fifteen max-level skills.

Given that, there was nothing wrong with saying that the Holy Sword "wasn't very useful," was there?

As for how others interpreted it, that was none of Shien's business.

Vivian still found it somewhat strange, but she nodded.

"Then let's go buy you a weapon first." Vivian asked, "What about armor?"

"I don't need armor yet." Shien considered it, then shook his head. "I'll prepare armor after I save up enough money. For now, since all of you are here, this will do."

Hearing that, Vivian seemed like she wanted to say something, but ultimately did not. She appeared to want to respect Shien's opinion.

Although going without armor was not exactly advisable, just as Shien had said, with them around, they should still be able to look after him during these few commissions.

Besides, if he really suffered because he had not prepared armor, it would be a lesson for him.

With that in mind, Vivian chose not to interfere with Shien's decision.

If Vivian had no objections, the others naturally had none either.

Shien and Vivian's group headed to a weapon shop together.

There, Shien bought an extremely sharp broadsword.

Of course, "extremely sharp" was only within the scope of ordinary weapons. Naturally, it could not compare to Magic Weapons imbued with magical effects.

As a result, Shien obtained the sword for just one gold coin.

Afterward, the group left the weapon shop, rented a carriage, and rode out of Lamigium, heading straight north.

Shien's first adventure as an adventurer had officially begun.

To the sound of rumble rumble wheels, a carriage traveled at a steady pace down a main road north of Lamigium, following it all the way north.

Vivian was driving the carriage.

She sat in the driver's seat, guiding the horses while occasionally glancing toward the carriage behind her.

Inside the carriage, an indescribable atmosphere hung in the air.

Shien sat on one side of the carriage, with the other three members of Vivian's Squad seated opposite him.

Yet no one exchanged a single word. They merely sat facing one another, making the atmosphere feel somewhat heavy.

Shien glanced at the three girls across from him.

Lumya clung to Tier's side. Like a child, she did not dare look at Shien at all, lowering her head timidly and hugging Tier's arm tightly against her chest. Her nervousness and unease were plain to see.

Tier sat there quietly, not even sparing Shien a glance.

Only Merika occasionally sneaked glances at Shien. Whenever their eyes met, she hurriedly looked away, her wariness fully on display.

This scene had continued ever since Vivian left.

Originally, Vivian had been the only one in the squad who treated Shien with any kindness or friendliness.

Other than Vivian, the remaining three had not spoken a single word to him since introducing themselves back in the private room.

If Vivian had not kept talking with Shien, this heavy atmosphere would probably have appeared long ago.

Now that Vivian was driving the carriage and Shien had been left alone among them, things had naturally turned out this way.

Shien remained calm on the surface, but inwardly, he could not stop complaining.

Do I have to spend the next month in this kind of environment?

It really killed any enthusiasm.

Then again...

"Everyone."

Shien spoke up.

Since they were not going to break the stalemate, he would do it himself.

However, the three girls opposite him reacted even more strongly than Shien had expected.

"Ah!"

"Eep!"

Lumya and Merika seemed startled by Shien's sudden voice. One let out a small cry, while the other shuddered all over and tightened her grip on her staff.

Even Tier appeared to focus her attention on Shien. She raised her head slightly, and the eyes beneath her hood seemed to release a sharp gaze as they instantly fixed on him.

The already heavy atmosphere inside the carriage immediately became even heavier.

"Uh..." Shien said, half stunned and half wryly amused. "You don't have to react that strongly, do you?"

His words made Lumya and Merika avert their eyes as if embarrassed. Only Tier continued staring intently at Shien.

Seeing that, Shien scratched his cheek.

Looks like they're different from Vivian. They're very wary of me.

How was he supposed to have a relaxed, pleasant conversation with beautiful girls like this?

How exactly did the protagonists in novels manage that without changing expression?

They really must have had cheats, right?

I really wish my cheat was useful in that regard.

After sighing inwardly for who knew how many times, Shien pondered for a moment and relaxed his shoulders.

"Forget it."

Shien muttered quietly.

Yes, Shien gave up quite decisively.

Since they had no intention of talking and were so wary of him, Shien did not want to do anything pointless that might introduce more variables.

Simply put, Shien could not bring himself to press his warm face against a cold shoulder.

So, Shien said only one thing.

"You don't need to hold back because of me. It's only one month, anyway. I'll do my best to keep a low profile and won't affect you. I hope we can part ways amicably in the end."

After saying that, Shien did not speak again.

Yet his words left the three girls stunned.

"This..."

Tier, Lumya, and Merika all looked at Shien in surprise, seemingly not expecting him to say something like that.

The three exchanged glances, then fell silent again.

The air inside the carriage seemed to grow a little heavier still.

Vivian had been paying attention to the situation inside the carriage all along. Hearing Shien's words and sensing the heavy atmosphere, a trace of helplessness appeared on her face as well.

It seems what happened before still affected Tier and the others quite deeply.

At the same time, Vivian was rather surprised by Shien's words.

I didn't expect Shien to draw a line so decisively.

Thinking that, Vivian became a little interested in Shien instead.

Perhaps he's different from those male adventurers from before.

With those thoughts in mind, Vivian continued urging the horses onward.

The wheels continued to rumble.

At the same time, a huge rock beside the road suddenly moved slightly.

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