Chapter 1: Characters Introduced So Far (Adventurers Only)
**Derus Avacarne** (19 years old) Hero Porter B-Class and Hero A-Class. His Hero Level upon arriving on the Western Continent was 72.
The protagonist of this work. A short-statured hero (139cm by our standards) with black hair. He hails from Namusia Country, the second-largest country by area on the Eastern Milishitan Continent.
He was born in Tarukki Village and sold to the Count Avac Family in the port town of Branusiava by his biological parents because he was a hero.
He became engaged to the Count’s eldest daughter, the swordsman Ric, and her companions, forming the adventurer party “Derus Flyers.” He set out on his journey at fifteen, but three years later, his fiancée and all four companions were stolen by a single hero, his party was taken over, and he was banished.
In despair, he obtained the ingredients for an Elixir to save Count Avac’s eldest son, Illion. During this process, he became terrifyingly strong, rising to effectively A-rank as a hero. He then traveled to the Western Movermas Continent, vowing to abandon his role as a hero after his unpleasant experiences and become a porter.
In the royal capital of the Ailee Kingdom, his first destination, he rescued Nina, a female hero known as the “Steel Berserker.” That night, at an inn, he was subjected to an 80% non-consensual impregnation.
Afterward, they defeated the local Demon Lord, Sexy Panther, together, reformed their party, and set out to defeat the Seven Great Demon Lords.
Since childhood, he has eaten large quantities of medicinal herbs to increase his magic power rather than his physical strength, and he still favors high-class medicinal herbs, being mostly herbivorous, though he eats a little meat.
His individual rare skill, possessed since birth as a hero, is “All Abilities Super Enhancement,” but when he forms a party, its power is divided among the number of members.
His main weapon is the Pride Sword, his initial hero equipment, but it was stolen when his party was taken. Therefore, he currently uses a copper sword and a custom-made rapier in tandem.
**Nina-Mishron** (Early twenties?) Hero C-Class. Level 37.
The main heroine of this work. A tall hero (193cm by our standards) with blonde hair. She hails from the Ailee Kingdom, the gateway to the Western Movermas Continent.
Born in the capital as the third daughter of the Duke Mishron Family, she was effectively cast out to the Royal Knights after her grandfather, the legendary hero Take, passed away.
Believing she could only live as a knight, she never refused any request from her superiors, official or unofficial. As such, she offered her body to nobles who supported the knights and to her superiors. Through these experiences, her physique, impassive expression, and her “brute force” style of “just punch first, think later” earned her the moniker “Steel Berserker.” However, when she was forced into a marriage without her superiors revealing the identity of the other party, she refused, as she could no longer continue as a knight. As a result, she was fired with fifty gold coins and forcibly registered as an adventurer.
That night, sensing suspicious activity, she feigned drunkenness to observe when she was attended to by a small, self-proclaimed porter named Derus. While he was carrying her on his back to the inn, she attacked him, but she took a liking to Derus for protecting her, and that night, she subjected him to an 80% non-consensual impregnation.
From what she glimpsed, Nina was convinced Derus was a hero. She formed a temporary party with him and, impressed by his abilities, desired to be with him. Consequently, they officially united, she abandoned her position in the Ailee Kingdom’s knights, and they embarked on a journey to defeat the Eight Great Demon Lords across the continent.
She has two older brothers and two older sisters, as well as two younger brothers and two younger sisters from different mothers. She dotes on her younger siblings, especially her youngest brother. Her older sister sees through her “shotacon” tendencies.
She is the type who voraciously eats steak from the morning. Her individual rare skill, possessed since birth as a hero, is “Companion EXP Doubled,” but when combined with Derus’s abilities, they both level up tens of times faster than usual. Her main weapon is the “Berserk Sword,” an oversized sword, and she carries the standard “Princess Sword” as a backup. After a personal duel, she came to love Derus to the point where those around her were horrified.
Milishitan Continent
**Ric Avacarne** Four years Derus’s senior, a swordswoman. She has blonde hair styled in twin rolls and has worn glasses since Derus was old enough to form memories.
The eldest daughter of the Count Avac Family living in the port town of Branusiava in Namusia Country. She was tasked by her father to bear a son with the purchased hero Derus if anything were to happen to her sickly elder brother, Illion, in order to preserve the Count’s lineage. This would also qualify Derus to receive a noble title. She set out on their journey with her other companions as his fiancée, but when her brother Illion’s condition worsened, and he was given only one year to live, she committed a transgression with the hero Crow, who dangled the prospect of an Elixir, becoming pregnant and betraying and banishing her fiancé, Derus.
She cared for Derus more than her own brother and eagerly awaited their marriage, being almost overprotective. However, she allowed Derus to cherish her too much, never progressing beyond holding hands, not even experiencing a kiss. She planned to break off their engagement, marry Crow, and receive the Elixir at that time.
**Frau** Nine years Derus’s senior, a cleric. She became Derus’s magical tutor around the time Ric started attending school. She has long silver hair and is moderately well-endowed.
She was the one who advocated for increasing Derus’s magic power over his physical strength, encouraging him to eat plenty of medicinal herbs. If Ric was the older sister type, Frau was the mother type. She became engaged to Derus as a concubine when he set out on his adventures, but after three years of Derus not touching her, she felt impatient, especially given her age, and was seduced by the hero Crow, betraying Derus.
**Mijuki** Ric’s classmate, four years Derus’s senior. A magician with light blue hair styled in twin tails.
She would hug Derus every time they met with a refreshing smile, but Derus, who was only ever hugged in return, was dissatisfied. She became engaged to Derus as a concubine when he set out on his adventures, but her insecurities grew, and when she was embraced by the hero Crow, her heart immediately shifted.
**Harvey Gargana** The same age as Derus, a tamer with short blue hair. He has a generally healthy physique, with an averagely sized bust or slightly larger.
He was effectively presented to the Count Avac Family from the Baron Gargana’s House, but he was engaged as Derus’s concubine for his adventures rather than for the sickly Eldest Son Illion. Before their adventures, he kept a dire wolf named “Ponku” as a taming monster, but due to its old age, it was left at the Count Avac Family’s residence as a guard dog. When Derus was banished, with Derus’s help, he tamed three phantom beasts: the kelpies “Cupid,” “Coupy,” and “Happy.”
Appearing bored with Derus not making advances for three years, she sarcastically remarked, “Animals are honest!” and ostracized him.
**Crow Eetakka** A hero older than the protagonist, with a cool but slightly roguish demeanor.
He rose to Hero A-Class as an individual in a year and a half since registering as an adventurer, making him a rising star. He previously formed a party called “Excellent World,” but due to constant turnover, he ended up being the only member, and the party disbanded. He then ousted Derus and took over “Derus Flyers.”
With his inherent assertiveness, he seduced Ric and the others. However, his rude behavior is becoming excessive. It’s a fact that women are drawn to such men. He took all the party’s money, claiming it was theirs, and ordered Ric to take away Derus’s proof of being a hero, the Pride Sword. He claims to possess an Elixir.
**Comi** A ten-year-old prodigy hero (deceased). Despite being a child, he was conquering a dungeon in Ikutamakki Village in the snowy land of Nahita but never returned. Before being killed by the boss, the Premium Pixie, he obtained the main ingredient for an Elixir, a Rare Magic Stone, which saved the Dwarf Country.
**Gumii** A flamboyant magician over thirty years old. In the dungeon city of Kaonan Country, she prefers to partner with strong heroes but is also registered at a brothel. She makes “ambiguous invitations” to solo heroes, earning money based on how the recipient interprets them. She has a good eye for people, judging Derus to be likely an adult. Her magic-user level had stagnated, but Derus helped her become strong in a short period. She profited greatly from him, intending to charm him with her unique skills, but her offers for nighttime encounters were repeatedly refused, and she finally saw him off with a smile.
**Karuh** A cleric from the Dwarf Country, in her eighties. She appears to be a cute girl with distinctive braided pigtails.
The King of the Dwarf Country was in critical condition. Even for a dwarf with strong vitality, he needed to be cured with an Elixir as soon as possible. She was unfortunately left out of the elite unit sent to the Shamanias Continent to gather Elixir ingredients, so she consulted the Adventurer Guild to see if she could manage it on her own. As a result, she came to Derus. She has unparalleled support abilities, but her true nature is casual. When Derus obtained the Rare Magic Stone from Comi’s dead body, he managed to get it from her. She has a seemingly keen interest in money, trying to reduce costs by selling half the rights to the item “Fairy Ring” offered by the boss, and even pushing “Ticket of Embrace for Dwarf Women” upon him, offering her own body to alleviate the expenses.
Movermas Continent
**Take Mishron** Legendary Hero (deceased).
Nina’s grandfather and sword master. Through his connections from his adventurer party days, he gifted Nina the Berserk Sword. His death led to Nina’s being offered to the kingdom’s knights.
**Imani** (Fifties) Warrior.
A prominent adventurer at the Ailee Kingdom’s Adventurer Guild. A disciple of Take and Nina’s senior disciple, but weaker than Nina. He knows Nina’s preferences and quietly warned her to stay away from Derus.
Current Party
Milishitan Continent Era → Movermas Continent
Leader: Ric (Swordsman) → Nina (Hero)
Sub-leader: Frau (Cleric) → ??? (To appear in Chapter 2)
Other members: Mijuki (Magician) → ???
Harvey (Tamer) → ???
Derus (Hero) → Derus (Hero Porter and Hero)
Next, Chapter 2 begins!
