Nurturing the Hero to Avoid Death

Ch 23.1 - 5 Years Later

Reminder: The title means five years have passed since Lian transmigrated.

Time seems to pass by so quickly after the New Year.

I complete various urgent tasks as if chased by time. And before I notice it, February has already arrived.

Anyway, I officially graduated from the local school.

It feels somewhat fast, but also slow. What a strange feeling.

Graduating also means that I am now free from all those physically and mentally draining school events.

Yayyyyy!

During my graduation ceremony, those painful days flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern, causing my eyes to feel hot. I felt like crying.

I’ve worked hard. You’re the best, me. Well done.

And now, all the school events are CLEARED!

My chronic gastritis and insomnia will finally go away─wait no, not yet.

There are still so many things I have to do. So many things to worry about. I won’t be able to let go of my stomach medicine and sleep-inducing herbs  just yet.

Anyway, at least I’m free from school-related things. Plus, I don’t have to leave Leis Village.

I am now working as an apprentice and assistant to my father the lord, helping him manage the territory.

Up to this point, unexpected events have happened one after another, and I’m always dragged into them. I had to rack my brains to free myself. But one way or another, things are still going according to plan.

And I hope this will continue.

Meanwhile, the future hero is moving to Cheddar-san’s house after graduation, just as he planned. And moving out with him are three kids from the church—

Eh? Seriously?!!

That’s what I felt when I heard that news.

As the three had chased after the Cheddars’ carriage with tears and snot on their faces, the couple were so amused that they burst out laughing, bringing them to the ranch too. Back then, I thought that they were only going to stay for the day or even overnight.

However, after Alfred told them to return to the church before it grew too dark, they became as stubborn as a mule. “We go hwome with Al-nii-chan!” they said with anxious faces. No matter what, they wouldn’t return home, giving everyone a nice headache. 

The trio were still too young to understand that Alfred wouldn’t return to the church anymore. And since they’re very close with him, they’re reluctant to part with him.

In the past, I’ve seen them playing happily with Alfred. They’d climb on his head. Hung on his arms and back as he pruned the church garden and repaired the building.

And said person only continued with his work without a fuss, even though they were literally hanging from his body. What crazy strength. He’d also occasionally give them snacks whenever he returned from work.

Alfred acted like a dad even on his day-off.

No, he’s probably more similar to a moving vehicle. Or maybe an amusement park attraction? Eventually, the other small kids would imitate the trio and climb his body with cheer.

Well, kids love moving vehicles after all. It’s also a plus that the moving vehicle gives them sweets.

It’s such a funny sight that I can’t help but feel like laughing each time. But I can sense that he’ll get annoyed at me if I do, so I resist the urge.