New Adventure
Inappropriate behavior

The sun began to rise and radiate its bright rays. The birds chirped and woke Sero like melodious music that was heard in his ears. Slowly his eyes opened, then he got up from his bed and leaned against the wall behind him.

Shortly after, a girl came and opened the door of the room where Sero rested, and how surprised he was when he saw Sero had awakened to the point that the tray he was carrying fell to the floor. Sero also looked at the girl's wonder without asking who she was, even though he himself felt he had met her. Immediately, the girl rushed back and left the tray she dropped.

Apparently, the girl went to inform Sero of the situation that had awakened. And sure enough, when the girl came back, she brought some people who were Grandpa Oris, Ranta, and Tohru. They went straight to Sero and stood next to him.

"Thank God you're okay." Said Grandpa Oris who was relieved.

"I was really surprised after seeing your real face, it turns out that you are the same age or maybe younger than us. I feel sorry to call you sir." Ranta said while holding the back of his head.

"Well, from the very beginning why I was called master, I was also quite surprised because I had never been called that before." Reply Sero with a little laugh.

"When you put on your black robe, your voice sounds heavy and your high posture makes you look like a grown man." Grandpa Oris said with a smile.

Sero chuckled again after hearing the main reason he could be called "Master" by the people. He did not realize that his appearance was a little too excessive, especially by covering the area of his face.

"So from now on we have to call you what?" Tanya Tohru's.

"From now on call me Sero. The name I told you about first, is just a pseudonym just in case." Obviously Sero.

"So what about the robbers?" Ask Sero.

"The robbers had been taken to the kingdom by Abara with some of the villagers who accompanied her, about two weeks ago." Obviously Grandpa Oris.

"Wait a minute, two weeks ago!?" Sero said in surprise.

Sero was shocked when Mr. Oris said that the robbers had been brought to the kingdom about two weeks ago. Recalling the last time he regained consciousness, he was still in the woods near the temple and ended up fainting. But, had he really been unconscious for that long. To convince himself to come back, he tried to ask him directly.

"So, how long have I fainted?" Ask Sero.

"You passed out for two whole weeks, you really worried us." Answer Ranta.

"Yes, when you were brought here by Abara, Abara immediately set out to leave at that time to deliver the robbers to the kingdom. I don't know why he hasn't returned yet. We're worried that he'll disappear like he did to some of our former citizens." Added Grandpa Oris.

I don't know why it feels like the village is always hit by various problems. And more importantly, whether Sero is able to help all the problems that befall the village. It is impossible if he leaves the village with all the problems they are going through.

"How's your body doing?" Asked the previous girl stammeredly and somewhat embarrassed.

"It seems to be starting to go away." Answer Sero.

With that long time, the supposed wounds on his body including his broken ribs, had now started to improve.

"This girl has been caring for you all along, her name is Mizure. He's my only grandson." Grandpa Oris.

Sero only realized that the girl turned out to be the girl he had helped before when the robbery took place. The girl was almost raped by one of the robbers at the time. The action was caught by Sero and finally the girl survived.

"Thank you for helping me out that day." Say Mizure with stammering.

"Thank you back." Sero said with a smile on his face.

At that moment, there was suddenly a loud knock from the exit. Everyone instantly fell silent and focused on the voice. Mizure immediately rushed to the source of the sound, the exit to check who had knocked on her.

Just now he opened the door and did not have time to look at the knocker, the door was immediately thrown firmly by the people outside, making Mizure helplessly slumped to the floor. That guy then barged in and acted as if he were there.

The commotion was heard until the room occupied by Sero and made Oris' grandfather, Ranta, and Tohru rush to come to check on him. Out of curiosity, Sero got out of bed and picked up and put on his clothes, and he went there along with the three of them.

Arriving in the guest room, it was unexpected that the person who made the commotion was a soldier dressed in full armor. Can be seen clearly from the blue cloth hanging from their necks with a royal logo that was hung there, symbolizing they were a royal soldier. But why do they behave inappropriately towards the villagers they should be serving graciously.

"What's up until you come this morning?" Ask grandpa Oris.

"As usual, we just want to take the tax money, then we'll go." Said one of the soldiers.

"But, isn't this too soon than it used to be." Grandpa Oris.

"Just give me the money, OLD GRANDPA..!!" Snatch that soldier.

Seeing Oris' grandfather being treated disrespectfully, Sero spontaneously approached the soldier with his emotions starting to arise.

"Hey!, where is your manners as a soldier!" Sero said firmly to the soldier.

"What the hell are you, do you know who you're talking to?" Asked the soldier in an arrogant tone as well firmly.

"If you collect and receive taxes from this village, you should also have an obligation to maintain the security of this village." Sero Tegas.

Sero felt angry and furious, seeing a soldier like himself who acted arbitrarily and arrogantly just because he had rank and degree.

"Do you want to find trouble with the kingdom!" Reply to the soldier who was also in a firm tone.

It appeared that the soldier slowly pulled out his sword but was stopped by Oris' grandfather.

"Already, don't please don't make a fuss! we'll pay for it so please calm down." Grandpa Oris.

"Good then." Soldier speech.

"How much?" Ask Sero.

"Six pieces of silver coin." Answer the soldier.

"What! isn't that too expensive. That's twice the tax price." Oris.

"Get out of here if you don't pay." Said the soldier.

"What's wrong, let me pay for it." Sero Say.

The look on the soldier's face seemed to be pleased. Sero did not want to linger with the soldier because he could not stand the behavior. A bag full of coins he took out of his small bag and took six pieces of silver to pay to the soldier.

"But you don't have to go that far." Oris' grandfather tries to stop Sero.

"What's wrong, it's my own decision." Sero Say.

Six pieces of silver coins were handed over to the arrogant soldier. He took it with a little laugh. Then they finally left so haughtily without saying a single word.

"Does that soldier collect taxes that way?" Sero asked Oris' grandfather.

"Yes." Yeah." Answer grandfather Oris.

"Then, why don't you fight back. Especially you guys, why don't you fight back when Oris' grandfather was treated with disrespect." Sero said to everyone who was there.

"We can't do that. It'll just add to our problems." Grandpa Oris.

"But they're just draining your treasure." Sero Say.

"What's wrong, at least we can still get a place to stay." Reply Grandpa Oris.

"But wouldn't it be better if you moved somewhere else. While here you do not get your rights as villagers who pay taxes." Sero Say.

"We have no other choice. Out there, we're worried about the monsters roaming around. This is the only place we live that is safest from monster attacks and terror." Reply Grandpa Oris in a somewhat sad tone.

Sero could not get another word out of his mouth. He began to understand and understand the situation experienced by the village. This further strengthens his intention to help the problems faced by the village.

"Where did the royal soldiers come from?" Ask Sero.

"They are from the kingdom of Valhedi, now ruled by the ninth King, King Dion Hart Valhedi." Obviously grandpa Oris.

"What is the kingdom that Abara is going to?" Ask Sero.

"Yes." Yeah." Answer grandfather Oris.

Sero begins to worry about Abara, considering that he has not returned since two weeks ago. Coupled with how the attitude and behavior of soldiers from the kingdom.

"Mizure, are you okay?" Sero said as he reached out his hand to help Mizure stand up.

"Yes, thank you." Reply Mizure blushed in embarrassment after grasping her hand.

After that incident, they all cleared up all the traces of commotion that the soldiers had made. The door of the house that came out to the dirty floor was the result of the actions of the soldiers. They do not deserve to be called soldiers who hold the name of a kingdom.

It didn't take long, they finally got it all sorted out quickly. Oris's grandfather's residence and his family have now returned to what they were.

"Grandfather Oris, where is Valhedi's kingdom?" Ask Sero.

"The kingdom lies in the west." Answer grandfather Oris.

"How long does it take to get there?" Ask Sero.

"It takes about half a day of walking and four to five hours of horseback riding, why are you asking this question?" Ask grandpa Oris.

"I will report the condition of this village to the royal side directly while looking for Abara." Answer Sero.

"Sero, don't involve yourself any further in the affairs of this village. Let me and the people handle it." Grandpa Oris.

"What's wrong, Grandpa Oris, at least this is the good deed I want to do. I'm also quite worried about Abara not coming here. So let me help." Sero Say.

Grandpa Oris had no choice but to allow Sero to help his village. On the other hand, he also needs his help.

A few hours had passed, the weather was starting to get brighter and the heat was signaling the day began to day. The black robe he was wearing. Equipment and equipment he brought back. Sero plans to use a horse previously carried by the robbers as his vehicle to go to the kingdom of Valhedi. He himself did not know how to ride a horse. But again this time he relied on his knowledge and luck to ride a horse. Before his departure, Sero was accompanied by Oris' grandfather and some of his acquaintances until he left the village.

"Sero, we're really very grateful for your help. I promise you the money you used to pay the village tax will be back soon." Grandpa Oris.

"No need, consider it a donation from me." Sero Say.

"Thank you very much." Grandpa Oris.

"Then I'm leaving." Pamit Sero on his horse.

"Sero be careful." Mizure.

Sero left with his horse and left the village in the hope of the villagers who accompanied him.

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