The trouble with Van the Hero has finally passed, but Red’s still got plenty to worry about. Learning that Tanta has the Divine Blessing of the Cardinal has left Red wondering what he can do for the young boy as the Guide. But thinking in the dead of summer is pretty annoying. Why bother when he can just take a vacation on a southern island instead?

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...

A new Hero named Van has appeared, and he’s headed for Zoltan. This naive and innocent boy possesses incredible strength, and he obeys the church’s every word. When an old enemy turned friend brings news of this other Hero, Red, Rit, and Ruti decide...to avoid him completely by heading off on a vacation?! A confrontation with this unprecedented second savior of the world does sound like a lot of work, after all. But will they really be able to evade Van forever? Despite his Divine Blessing, he doesn’t seem like much of a hero...

Inspired by the recent vacation to a tropical island, Yarandrala wants to find a galleon that Ruti sunk in the old days. Everyone’s excited about using the boat to go on a diving trip, but things don’t quite go to plan. It seems someone else had the idea of enjoying summer on the ocean, the princess of the Jade Kingdom...and she wants to visit Zoltan!

The Secret of the Hero! After an intense battle, Red has finally managed to convince Van there’s more to being the Hero than mindlessly following his Divine Blessing. This has left Van questioning his life’s purpose, and who better to help than Red the Guide? To find answers, the two delve into the ancient elf ruins, where they come face-to-face with the truth about humanity’s strongest blessing and what happens when people stray too far from the god Demis’s chosen paths for them.

“if only we had a medicine to draw in customers on such a cold day.” With Bighawk’s plot thwarted, the residents of Zoltan are finally returning to their peaceful lives. And not a moment too soon, because winter has come, bringing with it a wave of chilly weather—and less business for Red & Rit’s Apothecary! To remedy the cold and the lack of customers, Red sets about developing a new product, using his experience from past adventures...but this moment of quiet won’t last, as the new adventurer in town is bound to bring a lot more excitement with her!

PEACEFUL ZOLTAN’S TROUBLES HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN!! In the wake of the assault on Al and his family, the young half-elf has been staying with Red and Rit for his own protection. The former adventurers try to put the boy at ease as best they can, cooking delicious meals for him and teaching him the basics of how to defend himself, but none of them know that—Meanwhile, Ruti and her party have arrived at an ancient ruin in search of a weapon left behind by the demon lord. The party presses on, exhausted by the waves of monsters blocking their path—but what they find in the depths of the ruin may not be quite what they expected...

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. Atthe same time, Ruti, having found a way to free herself from the restraints ofher blessing, makes her way to Zoltan in search of Red. Will this powerfullittle sister finally reunite with her beloved older brother?

“I don’t care if i have to lose my position as loggervian royalty.” An ominous shadow falls over Rit and Red as they try their best to enjoy their new lives—the unscrupulous Fire Mage Dir, who still holds a grudge against them for thwarting his attempt to betray the Hero’s party, has made his way to Zoltan. Jealous of their happiness, he’s sure to do all that he can to ruin their lives. But just what is he plotting...?!

Winter has come to Zoltan, bringing a chilly wave to the normally temperate frontier region. Rit's offhanded comment--"If only we had a medicine that could draw in customers on such a cold day."--sets Red about developing a new product, making use of the knowledge he gained from previous adventures. Meanwhile, the Hero Ruti and her ally Tisse have stolen their party's airship and taken flight! But where could they be headed...?