I Became a Foreign Worker Loved by Transcendents

Chapter 125: End Of A Promise

"Hyo-sung, it's about time to leave!"

"Yes, I'll just say my goodbyes and leave!"

It had been two weeks since the battle at the Dragon's Tomb ended.

Since then, I had been tasked with defending this place until the arrival of the newly dispatched forces from the empire. After completing my duties, I was finally preparing to board the carriage for my journey home.

Fortunately, there were no further issues after the fight had concluded.

Two of the Undead Legion's top officers disappeared, and considering it was the site where a real dragon had rampaged, monsters and ferocious creatures wouldn't dare approach.

Yes, that's how this matter ended.

Although we didn't fully secure the dragon's bones, it ended with humanity handling a threat to itself.

"So, it's farewell for now, huh?"

As I was ready to leave with a light heart, I was seen off by a knight, symbolized by the shovel on his shoulder.

And by his side, a girl with pink hair followed.

"I get why Ja-seong is staying, but Garam, you're staying here too?"

"Yes, well... Unlike my brother, I came here on the recommendation of a noble who sponsors me. I was told to achieve as much as I could before returning."

Indeed, Garam and I teamed up, but unlike me, she was sponsored by a noble.

Despite being labeled as a failed hero, the noble continued the support, so Garam had no choice but to prioritize the noble's directives.

"I heard they're planning to create a collection site here for even the scattered bone dust. My abilities are quite efficient for building defenses, you know?"

"Right, with this little kid and me teaming up, there's nothing we can't build."

"Stop calling me a little kid, mister!"

"Hey, why am I the 'mister' when Hyo-sung is 'brother'?!"

Ja-seong and Garam started bickering again.

But despite their squabbling, they didn't seem to be on bad terms.

Given their excellent teamwork during the war, it seemed they'd gotten along well in my absence... Well, that was good.

"Garam having other acquaintances besides me is good, and Ja-seong tends to take good care of younger children."

"And yet, as Hyo-sung is leaving, that guy isn't here to see you off."

Feeling relieved, Ja-seong glanced sideways.

There stood a man, gazing at the sun in the sky, at the center of the construction site being prepared for a mining operation.

Wearing only a paper bag over his head on his bare body.

The man, who would catch anyone's attention, was Im Taeyang, a hero whom I once served.

"......."

As soon as the sunlight fully revealed itself over the mountains, he spread his arms and began to embrace the sunlight.

Just like when I followed him as a porter.

"He does that every day."

"Ahaha, well... we should understand him."

He was always quiet, so it was hard to know what he was thinking, but that didn't mean he was indifferent to the world.

His sense of justice and mission as a hero could be felt just from how he silently made way in the previous battle.