A heroic and mighty adventurer dreams of...opening a pharmacy?Red was once a member of the Hero’s party, a powerful group destined to save the world from the evil forces of Taraxon, the Raging Demon Lord. That is, until one of his comrades kicked him out. Hoping to live the easy life on the frontier, Red’s new goal is to open an apothecary. However, keeping the secret of his former life may not be as simple as he thinks. Especially when the beautiful Rit, an adventurer from his past, shows...

“people like you are called heroes!”Before she reunited with Red in the quiet town of Zoltan, Princess Rizlet of Loggervia was renowned not only as royalty but as the brave warrior Rit. She even enlisted as a mercenary to defend her home against the demon lord before the Hero’s party stepped in! But after going their separate ways, she finds herself…suddenly thrown out of her own country?! Now Rit has no choice but to embrace her new, untethered life as an adventurer, traveling wherever th...

“You are not a true comrade.”After finding himself unable to keep up with the hellish fighting on the front lines of the war against the demon lord’s army, Red is finally kicked out of the Hero’s party. Ashamed of his inadequacy, he moves to a distant frontier region where nobody would know his face or past. However, once he gets over the funk of having to leave his adventuring days behind, he’s actually excited to begin a quiet life as an apothecary…which becomes a whole lot more lively w...

“I DON’T WANT TO BE A HERO”Red and Rit’s cozy life is interrupted as a strange new drug called False Prophet begins spreading among the people of Zoltan. Word is that it can make you into an entirely new person, but all it seems to be doing is changing folks into murderers! Tensions mount when a poor half-elf family is attacked. With the situation moving toward mass turmoil, Red and Rit?’s slow and easy days may have come to an end...

“Because you’re precious to me.”Ares and Theodora have landed in Zoltan, ready to bring the Hero back to fulfill their destinies! Meanwhile, Red, Rit, and Tisse head to the ancient elven ruins to confront Godwin and find a way to save Ruti from her blessing. As the former members of the Hero’s party cross paths once again, will it be duty or freedom that wins in the end? Or is there something more sinister at play?!

“I’ve finally found you.”Deep in the ancient elven ruins, Rit and Tisse have successfully caught up with Red and Ruti. But they’re not the only ones—Ares and Shisandan are hot on their heels! Faced with Ares’s zealotry, Ruti must put her newfound conviction to the test. Though Ares might not even be the greatest threat to the Hero’s party, as Shisandan sets his own plans into motion…

A cold snap in winter leaves the usually warm Zoltan blanketed in snow, providing Red and Rit with the perfect excuse to get cozy with each other. At the same time, Ruti, having found a way to free herself from the restraints of her blessing, makes her way to Zoltan in search of Red. Will this powerful little sister finally reunite with her beloved older brother?

The seasons change and another summer comes to Zoltan, marking two months since Red and Rit’s wedding. With the oppressive heat keeping customers away from the apothecary, Red suggests they finally take a honeymoon, and Rit immediately begins making preparations. The newlyweds plan to ask Yarandrala to borrow her ship so they can visit their hometowns and tell their parents about their marriage. Even just thinking about their first trip as a married couple fills them with excitement! Befor...

adventures under and across the sea!After returning from their vacation in the south, Yarandrala declares that she wants to build a ship capable of traveling all the way around the continent and ropes Red and the others into helping. They set out to sea on a beautiful summer’s day to go diving and investigate a top-of-the-line galleon once sunk by Ruti—when all of a sudden, a Jade Kingdom ship drifts into view! What is it doing there all the way from beyond the Wall at the End of the World...

WEDDING BELLS IN THE WAKE OF WAR!Although Red’s and Ruti’s true identities caused a stir when they were revealed after the war, the people of Zoltan quickly take it in stride, and life goes on as normal. One peaceful winter’s day, a letter arrives about Yarandrala’s return, prompting Red and Rit to begin preparations for their wedding. Their hearts are filled with joy and anticipation—along with a few nerves—as they set about writing the invitations and getting their outfits ready. Finally...

“rit and edith, the dynamic duo!”Rit has begun her new life as an adventurer in the remote territory of Zoltan! But just as she’s relaxing and picking up quests at her own pace, fellow adventurer Edith abruptly barges in with a proposition. More than anything, she wants to…become Rit’s maid?! A brave warrior lady-in-exile and her intrepid maid—who knows what daring escapades await them…?

HOW DO YOU STOP A HERO?Van must be convinced to leave Zoltan before he brings greater harm to this peaceful corner of the world. Changing the mind of one so zealously devoted to twisted beliefs won’t be easy, though. Red and the others decide to start by swaying Van’s companions, Lavender and Ljubo, hoping the Hero will listen to his allies. But will that be enough? Van needs someone who will get him to question his decisions and guide him to a better path…