The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 325 New Hero

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"Hello,"

The woman who entered the room greeted me with a gentle smile and a calm demeanor.

She seemed like a composed person, enveloped in a soft atmosphere, with a gentle smile that suited her well.

How old is she, I wondered? Perhaps about the same age as me? Or maybe a year or two older?

Her golden hair, as if it had gathered the sunlight, was long, extending down to her waist. It was tied up with thin, long ribbons to keep it manageable.

She was tall for a woman, not much shorter than me. Her physique was solid, indicating that she was well-trained.

Her armor seemed designed for mobility, protecting only the vital areas. She wore a cape over it.

And... on her back, she had a shield of truth.

"Um..."

"Hello,"

As I hesitated, she greeted me again.

That's when I snapped out of it. I didn't know much about her, but since she greeted me, it would be rude not to respond.

"Hello."

"Yes,"

When I returned her greeting, she smiled cheerfully, seeming pleased.

"Are you Rain Shroud?"

"Oh, yes. And you are...?"

"Nice to meet you. I'm Chiffon Nox. You can call me Chiffon."

"Chiffon... san?"

"Just Chiffon is fine."

"...Chiffon?"

"Yes, nice to meet you, Shroud."

Chiffon bowed, and I hastily bowed in return.

She had a unique aura about her. I found myself getting drawn into her pace.

"You can call me Rain, too."

"Then... Rain-kun?"

"Sure."

Being called "kun" was a bit ticklish for me.

"Sorry for the sudden visit. I just had to come and greet you."

"Greet me? Sorry, I'm not sure I understand..."

"Oh, right. I didn't explain properly. That's not good. Once I decide on something, I tend to rush ahead. I am..."

"Lady Chiffon!"

Just as Chiffon was about to explain, Mr. Kais appeared, seeming flustered.

"Oh, you were here with Rain. I was worried when you suddenly disappeared..."

"I'm sorry. I just couldn't wait when I heard that Rain was here."

"It's not forbidden for you two to meet, but Lady Chiffon, you haven't been formally announced yet. You should be more cautious..."

"Yes, I'm really sorry. But we've already met, so there's no going back, right?"

"Good grief... Are you doing this on purpose?"

"Hehe."

Kais sighed in exasperation, and Chiffon smiled like a child. She initially seemed calm, but it turns out she had a playful side too.

"Excuse me, but I'd appreciate it if you could explain what this is all about..."

"Oh, right, I got carried away, sorry."

Chiffon straightened up and formally introduced herself.

"I'm Chiffon Nox. The next hero."

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Chiffon had been working as an adventurer until not too long ago.

She was a seasoned veteran who, despite her young age of 20, had reached A rank.

Incidentally, she earned the nickname "Golden Blade."

Her feats were exemplary, often rescuing the weak and defeating evil, which is why she earned such a title.

Then, one day, Chiffon was summoned to the capital. King Argus had called her in.

Was it possible that she could be promoted to the coveted S rank?

Or had she somehow unknowingly incurred the king's wrath?

With half excitement and half anxiety, Chiffon headed to the capital.

And there, King Argus asked her to become the next hero.

It was so unexpected that Chiffon fainted on the spot from sheer surprise. A terribly embarrassing moment. If she could erase any memory of that day, she would. However, the memory was etched into her mind as a dark chapter in her personal history.

When she came to...

Chiffon received an explanation from Argus. The previous hero, Arios, had caused a severe problem and was stripped of his title. There could be more than one hero, and Chiffon was among them.

Chiffon, an A-ranked adventurer, had the skills and potential to grow even further. Her straightforward personality and her tendency to help those in need earned her a sterling reputation, which is why she was considered for the role of the next hero.

After hearing this, Chiffon fainted again. The idea of being chosen as the next hero seemed unreal. This must be a dream. A dream, definitely.

It was only after she regained consciousness that Argus continued with the explanation.

He wanted Chiffon to embark on a journey to defeat the Demon King. They would provide all necessary support, but they wouldn't force her to accept. He asked her to think about it for a week.

Chiffon responded right then and there. If she was worthy, she would take on the role.

Chiffon had a strong sense of justice. Due to certain circumstances, she couldn't tolerate evil. This led her to become an adventurer who could help a wide variety of people.

The Demon King, who threatened the peace of the people, was the embodiment of "evil." If defeating him was her mission, she would gladly accept it.

Even if her body and soul crumbled, she vowed to complete her mission.

Chiffon declared her intention to Argus.

And thus, a new hero was born.

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"…I see," 

After hearing the story of how Chiffon became a hero, I felt satisfied. 

We'd only just met, but she seemed like someone with a strong sense of justice. Unlike Arios, she appeared more suitable for the role of a hero.

Given the failure with Arios, the selection process must have been cautious to avoid repeating the same mistakes. As a result, Chiffon was chosen.

Though I couldn't make light of the situation, I hoped Chiffon would become a remarkable hero, respected by everyone.

"I've been doing my best with my companions since I became a hero. It's been busier than when I was an adventurer, but it's also been fulfilling," she said.

"That equipment of yours?" I asked.

"The legendary equipment that the previous hero had collected was kept under strict lock and key, but I got access to it. Initially, they thought a traitorous female knight had stolen it, but the king had the real one kept in another location, just in case."

"So the female knight ended up with a fake, then?"

"Exactly," she replied.

The king was quite cunning and left no room for error.

"By the way, who was this female knight?" I asked.

"A woman named Monica," Chiffon answered.

"That name again…" I sighed.

It seemed that name kept popping up everywhere, creating connections in all sorts of places. It was giving me a headache.

I figured I should share this information with Chiffon and later report it to the guild.

"What about the other equipment?" I asked.

"Well, I received quite a lot of support funds, so I might've indulged a little," Chiffon said, sticking out her tongue in a playful manner. At first, she gave off a calm impression, but talking with her revealed a more easygoing side.

"By the way, why did you come to Krios?" I inquired.

"I heard about the back-to-back stampedes. Initially, the plan was to send a knight squad, but it seemed too suspicious for stampedes to occur so frequently. I thought it might be my time to step in, so I insisted on coming," she explained.

"I see… that's impressive," I said.

"Hmm? What is?" she asked.

"Since you know about the previous hero, your actions seem incredibly praiseworthy…"

Chiffon chuckled. She appeared to know a bit about Arios, the former hero.

"But it looks like I wasn't needed after all. Rain-kun took care of everything," she said.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to steal the credit…" I replied.

"No, don't worry about that. I don't care about credit. What's important is that the people of Krios are safe, and that's what makes me happy," Chiffon said, beaming with a sincere smile. It seemed like she genuinely cared about the people in this town. If there was such a thing as a saint, maybe it would be someone like her.

"Actually, I came to greet you today for a specific reason," she said.

"A reason?" I asked.

"Um, well, could I… could I get your autograph?" Chiffon suddenly switched her demeanor, her eyes sparkling, and held out a notepad and pen.

TL Note- New Heroine or New Fangirl?

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