A dull longsword and a heartbroken villager

"You're a good person." The girl gave Bray a "good person" card without his permission.

"Like Redip, they are both very good people."

It's not just kindness... Although kind people are good people, Bray is different.

Occasionally, Mr. Bray did things that could hardly be described as kind.

but--

In Mr. Bray's hands, people can be saved, though it may not necessarily have a happy ending.

But people were ultimately saved.

For example, Redup and Dove were saved.

Perhaps Mr. Bray really has low emotional intelligence, but in some ways, he sees things very clearly.

“Giving people the ‘friend card’ isn’t good, and besides, I’m getting married soon,” Bray reminded Doffin, feeling that this approach wouldn’t work.

You know, boys get hurt when they get friend-zoned, so Bray thinks it's necessary to get Dove to give fewer friend-zoned people.

Or to put it bluntly, just say "get lost," it's still better than giving someone a "friend zone" card.

Bray frowned, wondering how to persuade Doffin.

"..." Dove stared blankly at Bray, silently taking a small step back.

Sure enough... Bray's ideas are quite unique.

"Bu..." Dove hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

“I’ll take you back to Minyayut, and we’ll say goodbye there.” But while Doffin was pondering how to reply to Bray, Bray spoke first.

Bray has no intention of adopting Doffin, just as he said in his initial conversation with Redipple; he doesn't want to do such a troublesome thing.

He was neither a compassionate saint nor a hero who saved the world, nor a philanthropist full of love.

If Bray were to say to Dove, "Come with me," Dove would likely leave Minyaut with Bray.

But this was not the result Dove wanted.

Whom you go with shouldn't be something you're invited to leave, but rather something you do voluntarily and with your own will.

Just like when they first met Levy, it was Levy who ultimately made the decision.

Instead of laying a line.

Who has the qualifications and charisma to make all those who have suffered willingly follow and devote themselves to them?

If so, it might be a king in a harem.

Unfortunately, Bray is not.

"Hmm," Dove responded softly, without any objection or dissatisfaction.

She was about to start her own life, a life without anyone to rely on, and without needing anyone to rely on.

It will probably be tough at first, but Dove will persevere.

Thinking back to when I first met Redip, Redip must have had a tough time.

I'm sure I can get through this just like him, and I'm sure I'll meet someone who wants to help me.

“You can write to me,” Bray said to Doffin, then took out a small piece of paper and a pen.

The waist pouch must be fully stocked, after all, it's an adventurer's essential item.

“I live right here. You can write to me or come to see me.”

"You can do whatever you want." Bray said casually, without much expression, as he handed the note to Dove.

Consider it compensation for my failed commission.

Dove took the slip of paper with both hands; the address was written on it in a very messy way.

She roughly understood what the so-called entrustment and compensation meant.

"Mr. Bray will reply, won't he?"

“Yes, if I receive a letter occasionally, I will occasionally write one back to you,” said Brecken.

"Thank you." Dove smiled sweetly and put the note away.

There once was a tranquil and distant sea, but it has now disappeared.

But at least a few people still remember that the sea once existed.

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PS: This volume is finished. It's the shortest volume besides the first one (0A0). Why did I write it so fast? How can I write longer volumes like others? I'm writing too fast, and I can't keep up with my inspiration. By the way, today is a single update, and tomorrow will be too. I've had insomnia for a month, and I want to go to bed early and catch up on some sleep. "Wow, so big!" came Naruko's exclamation from the room.

Don't think about strange things.

"Hmm...it is a bit big," Bray remarked.

"Hmm..." Levy pressed her face against Naruko's belly, experiencing the feeling of her unborn child as usual.

Indeed, what surprised Bray and Naruko was the size of her belly.

It's unbelievable that it's so big even though I didn't eat too much!

These two naive and unsophisticated people made such a fuss.

After returning from the Northern Continent, Bray noticed that Naruko's belly had grown larger, as if she had eaten too much.

Then, after staying at home for a few months, it turned out like this.

How big will it get if this continues?!

Thinking of this, Bray once again showed an incredulous look.

"What are you looking at?" Naruko noticed Bree's intense gaze and felt a little shy.

“I’m marveling at how terrifying the possibilities of life can be.” Bray glanced at the shy Naruko, completely unaware of what was going through her mind to elicit such a reaction.

"Tsk." Naruko curled her lip.

"Oh right, dead fish eyes." Naruko rubbed her stomach and called out to Bree.

"what's up?"

“I want to go back to Yundu Kingdom,” Naruko suddenly said.

Bray was slightly taken aback, because Naruko had always refused to go back, saying she was afraid of having her legs broken.

Why did you suddenly bring up wanting to go back to the Eastern Continent today?

“No, you’re not suited to traveling right now.” After thinking for a moment, Bray decided that Naruko’s suggestion wouldn’t work.

It's hard to guarantee that Naruko won't encounter danger while traveling by boat or airship, especially since Bray has gradually accepted the fact that he's a vehicle killer.

No, he didn't accept it.

In short, traveling far away is very dangerous for Naruko right now. Bree has heard that not only the child will be affected, but pregnant women will also be impacted.

"Tsk." Naruko clicked her tongue again, almost imperceptibly.

Did you click your tongue just now?

"No," Naruko denied outright.

“You don’t necessarily have to take a vehicle to get back to Yundu.” Naruko had long understood that Bray’s ability to increase the chances of getting into trouble when using a vehicle, so she had no intention of going home in the normal way.

"Have you forgotten that I have Nico Bolas's artifact?!" Naruko pulled out a magical tool from between her chest and waist.

As for why it was taken from the place where it was placed? Let's just say she was showing off something inexplicable.

Teleportation talisman... Although its name is utterly uncool, its function is incredibly powerful.

At least Bray found it very convenient. For him, who didn't have the ability to instantly disappear from the spot, the teleportation talisman fulfilled a small wish in a way.

Even if you can't leave "instantly," at least you can leave where you are.

"Stop showing off, yours isn't that big either." Bray expressionlessly took the magical tool from Naruko's fingers.

Naruko froze, not even realizing her magical tool had been taken away.

"What you said was very hurtful to a girl," Naruko managed to say.

“You’re not a girl either,” Bray replied.

"!!!?" Naruko couldn't believe that there could be such a sarcastic person in the world.

She was carrying Bray's child, and this guy treated her like this.

"Damn it, you dead fish eyes with no emotional intelligence." Naruko gritted her teeth.

However, upon closer reflection, she realized that Bray's behavior seemed more normal.

After all, it's hard to imagine that Bray is gentle and tender.

Ugh, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps. This isn't good for the child.

Nia, Nia, your dad has such low emotional intelligence, don't you dare learn from him.

“Although the teleportation talisman can teleport you, you first need to record the location,” Bray sighed.

Unfortunately, Naruko never went to the Eastern Continent after obtaining the magical tools, so she didn't record any places there at all.

“Go and take notes,” Naruko said in a matter-of-fact tone.

“???” Bray was full of question marks.

"Go to my house and locate me as fast as you can, then run back so I can come straight there." Naruko crossed her arms, looking smug, waiting for Bray to praise her for being clever.

“…” Bray looked down at the magical artifact, then at Naruko who was waiting for praise, and felt a headache coming on.

He rubbed his forehead; what Naruko said actually made some sense, but he didn't want to do it.

"If I do this, I'll have to leave home again."

“Eh, yeah, so what?” Naruko tilted her head, a little confused about what Bray meant by that.

“…” Bray was silent for a few seconds.

"Generally speaking, wouldn't you want your boyfriend to spend more time with you?"

"Ugh, that's disgusting to hear you say." Naruko shrank back.

"Don't worry, I'm still here with the child." Naruko pinched Levy's cheek.

"Levy isn't a child," Levy mumbled, her eyes narrowed.

Levy didn't seem to enjoy it at all; she didn't like being pinched by Naruko, she wanted Levy to pinch her.

If Bray were to pinch her cheeks, Levy would smile adorably.

Yes, she treats people differently; that's just how real Levy is.

"I know," Bray replied curtly.

"Levy, you're such a good girl. You've had a hard time." He patted Levy's head, feeling sorry for her having to deal with that idiot Naruko.

"Hmm~ It's okay." Levy made a 0V0 expression, wagging her tail rapidly.

“Levy will keep a close eye on Naruko and Nia,” she said earnestly.

Although Nia hasn't been born yet, Levy will take care of protecting her.

Naruko was just an afterthought.

Naruko, who was unaware of the truth, wiped away her moist eyes with emotion, feeling that Rei had been very kind to her.

“He came back for a few months and then left without caring about his family…” Bray muttered to himself, tapping his forehead. He had this strange feeling that he was a scumbag.

"Oh, right, right." Naruko woke up the pensive Bray.

"What now?"

"Take a picture of me before you go," Naruko said, extending her hand and making a "V" sign.

"Taking photos? Why?"

“Take my photo and show it to your mother,” Naruko said.

It's been too long since I've been back, so I should at least tell my mother how I've been doing.

If I take a close-up photo, my mother will smile happily.