Banished from the brave man's group, I decided to lead a slow life in the back country.

Banished from the Hero’s party, Red lives a simple life in the countryside. One day, he learns that a friend has come down with a terrifying illness.

One rainy day, Red’s old friend Princess Rit of the mighty Duchy of Loggervia drops by unannounced at his herb shop and makes a startling suggestion.

When Red and Rit head into town to complete a few errands, they come across Tanta defending himself against a much larger boy’s powerful punches.

As the locals adjust to Rit's presence at the herb shop, arrogant B-rank adventurer Albert stops by and attempts to enlist Red into his party.

Influential townsfolk visit the herb shop to persuade Rit to return to her old life. A Thieves’ Guild representative presses Red to cut ties with Rit.

As a dangerous new drug with mysterious effects gains popularity in Zoltan, an alarmed Rit rushes to confront a suspected user on a violent rampage.

When a panicked Al awakens and recounts how Ademi brutally assaulted him and his parents at their home, the outraged local residents demand answers.

After Bighawk sends a group of henchmen to abduct Al in broad daylight from Red’s shop, he reveals his true ambitions to his young captive.

Taking Tisse with her, Ruti leaves her party behind and heads for Zoltan in the airship, hoping to meet with the creator of the Devil’s Blessing.

Lamenting her brother’s long absence, Ruti asks Red to consider returning to the party. Meanwhile, Ares and Theodora search for Ruti's whereabouts.