E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 78 - City of Venice, 17 Days Later

“Lord Leo, Are you sure of this?” Selene asked who was peeking out from the top of the carriage.

“What?” Ask Leo back.

Reina and Artemis were seen to have slept well after the trip. Leaving only Leo and Selene and the soldiers guarding them.

“I mean.... About Mr. Igor. I thought if it was Mr. Leo then Mister would try to get him to join.” Reply Selene with a tone that looks a little sad.

“You are disappointed in me?” Ask Leo back.

“Ti-not at all, Sir! That's not what I meant! But...”

Leo only smiled faintly hearing the words from Selene. Knowing that the woman he had originally picked up as a slave had now turned into a figure who could even understand him.

Of course, Leo was eager to recruit Igor to join him. With that much power, there would be no more danger threatening him. But nevertheless....

In the interior of Leo's own heart, He kept wondering. Is that the right choice? Is that what Goddess Cyrese wants?

If Goddess sent Igor to fight with her, then the incident should be the same as her encounter with Reina. Where the Goddess will direct him to meet and invite adventure together.

But this time?

Dewi Cyrese only said to meet Igor Sikorsky in the village of Rarth. That'sthat's all. No more and no less.

In other words, the Goddess only wanted Leo to meet her. Knowing that the Goddess could send a message through Igor. And knowing that the strong figure named Igor will remain in the village.

Living in peace. Protecting what is nearest to him.

Maybe Leo just felt sorry for what Igor told him before. And maybe, the sense of compassion increased when Leo saw the figure of Igor who was so happy when playing with the little girl on a large wheat field.

Is Igor probably already in a relationship with the little girl's mother?

Or didn't?

Leo didn't know it at all.

But it's obvious....

‘They look so happy. I can't forcibly seize that happiness just to fill my ego. If I do...’.

Leo continued to think while this time looking at the figure of a blonde woman who was sleeping soundly in the carriage.

‘Reina.... Maybe Igor will feel what we felt before, if I decide to forcibly withdraw it. Well although.... How to?’ Leo thought with a light laugh.

Selene who had been waiting for the answer from her Master could only remain silent.

After a while....

“Hahaha.... Selene. You think, how do you take a man as big and strong as that? The three of us are even helpless in front of him, right?” Leo asked back with a laugh.

Hearing that, Selene's face seemed to make an expression that seemed to begin to understand something.

“Hmm.... Also true. But.... How could Mr Igor be that strong?” Ask Selene curiously.

At the moment, Leo is starting to be more open with everyone. Except for the most sensitive and dangerous things like his true identity as a hero, Leo can share them with those closest to him.

“I'll tell you but, please keep it a secret with the others. With these eyes of mine, I can see the abilities of a person. Just like you.” Obviously Leo.

“Aah.... So that's why you can choose a talented figure when buying slaves?” Ask Selene back.

Leo only nodded his head lightly before continuing his explanation.

“And with these eyes, the only power Igor has is an A-level skill, Iron Skin.”

“Iron Skin? Skill?” Selene asked in confusion. Of course he could not understand such a concept because for them it was a talent given by the heavens. But for a hero from another world like himself, the concept was very easy to grasp.

“To put it simply, his skin and body were as strong and hard as iron. Making not only his defense, but also his punch much stronger. Whereas you yourself have more Skills than Igor.”

“Ja-so.... Master Igor can be that strong even with just one skill?!”

“That's what made me unable to recruit him. Might.... His experience is indeed much different from the rest of us.”

With the small talk that continues, they continue the journey with a light tempo. While discussing many things that happened during the village.

On the way this time, the obstacles faced were not so much. Only a few wild wolves and also a bear. But due to their cooperation and experience that had increased, all the beasts that appeared could be dealt with easily.

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About seven days have passed. Finally, they returned to Venice. It is the largest trading town in the Rustfell region.

The tall stone walls looked so clear even though it was still far away. So is the vast farmland outside that wall.

The difference with the village of Rarth is a reality where farmers in this city do not care much about people passing by. Perhaps it was because too many people were passing by that it was troublesome for them to have to greet everyone.

Upon Leo and his entourage's arrival at the gate, officers began to check their identities and luggage.

Everything went smoothly thanks to the identity of Leo from the Guild and also the seal from Feris. Including the robe of the star church of Reina.

It seems that in this Kingdom, the Church Warriors are highly respected. They can pass easily in many cities.

Not much has changed in this city. The streets are still crowded as usual, and many people are selling on the side of the road with a variety of interesting items.

It's just....

Upon their arrival at the inn...

Seen a pretty big change.

The inn that previously looked quite dilapidated is now as if it had just been renovated.

The front terrace of the inn which was once empty, is currently seen filled with 4 round tables and 2 chairs beside each table. Likewise with the small garden at the front of the inn. Beautiful atmosphere in this place.

The confused Leo immediately asked the soldiers to park his chariot. He himself was trying to figure out what had really happened.

At a time when he was confused, the figure of Ferry, one of his subordinates who was given responsibility about this peeper look out.

“Ferry! What exactly is going on here?!” Leo shouted in a bit of panic.

“Aaah.... Mr. Leo. Welcome back.”

“Not it! What has happened?!”

“Take it easy, I'll explain it, Mr.”

While sitting on the front porch of the inn, Ferry and Leo were seen talking about everything that happened during these 17 days.

In reality, the taverns that Leo bought managed to make a very fantastic profit. That's about 112 platinum coins in just 17 today.

The cause was that one of the chefs Leo bought at the slave market had extraordinary abilities.

Leo himself does know about their cooking talent with Clairvoyance skill where one of them has a skill level C [Chef] while the other has a skill level D.

However, he did not expect this at all.

What's more, Ferry was able to negotiate with the owner of this inn to buy it for 87 platinum coins. While the rest is used to do renovations and other needs.

Heard all those explanations....

Leo can only gape in disbelief. That all of this had happened in just a short time when he was gone.

But in his little heart, he felt very satisfied. How not? That diner.... It may be the first step for Leo to become independent from the influence of Ferris.