Scarred by a difficult youth, Hajime carved out a life as an adventurer. It was during this existence that he encountered another soul adrift, another child of misfortune.

A visitor, known to Hajime, arrives to confirm Rirui’s identity; however, their purpose may extend beyond a simple verification.

Rirui found a kindred spirit in Anyango, a young dwarf with a keen eye for craftsmanship and a thirst for skill. They forged a friendship amidst the clang of hammers and the scent of metal.

Hajime and Rirui ventured into a dungeon slated for destruction, where they encountered a previously unknown person.

The question hung in the air: would Will Rirui’s egg hatch before Hajime decided it was time for breakfast?

Veronica extended an invitation to Hajime and Rirui, requesting their assistance in the city of Yanago. She needed their help with a matter of business that had arisen.

A renowned expert in fantastical creatures and his daughter sought the assistance of Hajime and Rirui, though a palpable tension quickly arose between the younger pair.

A clash arose between Hajime and a member of the village guard, coinciding with the emergence of a magical beast hailing from faraway shores—a creature now posing a danger to the community.

Having shielded Rirui, Hajime suffered the loss of an arm, now facing a profound reshaping of his existence.

Having finished tidying Hajime’s perpetually disobedient hair, Veronica was abruptly seized—dragged off, in fact—by a monstrous spider.

Rirui stirred awake, finding herself imbued with a nascent succubus ability—an exhilarating development, yet one accompanied by unforeseen and rather inconvenient consequences.

As Rirui slept, her latent Charm ability began to stir, drawing monstrous attention and leaving Hajime utterly bewildered.