I Became a Foreign Worker Loved by Transcendents

Chapter 93: This Is Hell

"I have just found a suitable place for training, so come to the northern exit in a few days."

"Are we going outside the empire for training?"

"Don't worry about danger right now. Since it's near a major excavation site in the empire, we can get help from the garrison if necessary."

A week had passed since the chaos with Pheloi settled down.

I saw the proposal that had been directed at me immediately afterward as a crucial opportunity that I must seize.

More than pondering why I ended up in this world, I often wondered why I hadn't obtained the strength befitting a hero...

No matter how much I wrestled with these thoughts, reality stubbornly refused to conform to my desires, making me feel even more powerless.

"But, are you two also going to accompany me on my training journey?"

"Haha, I was originally a wanderer without much to do... So, I thought it might be good to help Hyo-sung with his training this time."

But when the day of the promise came, the two who had explained the situation came belatedly, following me to the northern checkpoint.

Among them, Merilyn, with her characteristic bright smile, was actively expressing her desire to join me on the journey.

"Thank you for your concern, but you don't need to worry too much. This is my personal matter, so Merilyn, you could just rest at home until I return..."

"It's okay. Helping Hyo-sung is also for my sake."

Yes, her return to the empire was indeed because of me.

She had abandoned even the mission she had clung to with her life, but ignoring her kindness under the pretense of consideration would be a disservice, wouldn't it?

"No, still..."

But even after encountering her, it was already clear what my heart felt.

Since there was someone else who should naturally come first, I had to be careful about my relationship with Merilyn.

"...Uh, are you okay with this, Airi?"

"Yes, the Haven Clan I belong to were originally wanderers. I have some expertise in traveling, so you don't have to worry about me holding you back."

"No, I mean..."

She might be behaving courteously now, but wasn't she the one who had frequent friction with Merilyn until just recently?

Although they had less friction while living together, focusing on their personal matters, I still couldn't help feeling uneasy, remembering their hostility back then.

Worried that they might fight again because of me, and that such a fight might annoy the person overseeing my training.

"Chuckle. Young man, you're holding flowers in both hands early in the morning."

Just as I was worrying, a familiar voice gradually approached.

Turning my gaze there, I saw an old man with a familiar face, tapping the ground with his staff, approaching.

Jang, who acted as the alley boss on the workshop street.

He was the person who had agreed to guide me on this training journey.

"Ah, well, I can understand personal reasons, but I can't exactly approve of you mingling with women right from the first day of your training, can I?"

"Well, about that, you see..."