The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Extra 1

Electronic Version Special Story: The Circumstances of Blue Ring
 

 
Trao, who had just joined Blue Ring, decided to hear the stories of the three members right away.
 
While Trao was happy to be invited to the party, he was equally anxious.
 
(“Adventurers who need a merchant? They seem to be about my age, but I wonder what kind of financial sense they have?”)
 
As a celebration for the new member joining, everyone decided to have a meal together.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 23 + afterword

[Reminiscence 5] At the End of the Battle
 

 
“Berserk!”
 
As Ganon shouted briefly, his body was faintly enveloped in a pale blue light, and in an instant, his eyes became bloodshot and turned bright red.
 
Berserk is a skill that temporarily doubles one’s status at the cost of turning oneself into a mad warrior who continues fighting until all enemies are eliminated. While its effect is significant, it robs one of normal thought and stamina.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 22

[Reminiscence 4] Demon Majin Becker
 

 
The atmosphere in the Demon King subjugation team had become somewhat relaxed, but as they continued their journey, a fog suddenly began to thicken. Visibility worsened rapidly, and the surroundings were enveloped in a gray haze.
 
“I sense magical power in this fog,”
 
Louise warned Rainer and Ciel to be cautious.
 
Looking around, they noticed that other parties were also becoming aware of the abnormality of the fog.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 21

[Reminiscence 3] The Adventurers
 

 
A group of about thirty people was advancing through the wilderness.
 
Their appearances varied greatly: some were clad in armor, others wore priestly robes, and some were draped in cloaks. Even among the armored individuals, who made up half the group, there was a wide range from light to heavy armor, giving the overall impression of a lack of uniformity.
 

 
This group was the Demon King subjugation team, centered around the adventurer party known as the Golden Fang.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 20

[Reminiscence 2] Garnet
 

 
Rio, Lilith, and Dominique grew up in the same town.
 
Rio was the daughter of the town’s lord, Lilith the daughter of a bishop, and Dominique the daughter of a mage. Their parents were close friends, and being the same age and gender, the girls naturally became close as well.
 
However, the peaceful era came to an end when the girls were thirteen years old.
 
A demon appeared who had unified the lands overrun by monsters.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 19

[Reminiscence 1] Blue Ring
 

 
Trao was born into a merchant family.
 
As the second son, he wasn’t the heir, but the family ran a large business and had plenty of money.
 
However, due to his merchant-like father’s policy, the family lived frugally, leading an almost poor lifestyle. Still, Trao didn’t mind this and accepted it as natural.
 
From a young age, Trao was a sharp child. He started imitating business practices early on and could earn his own pocket money.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Family
 

 
“Mom! Is it true that Dad used to be an adventurer and defeated the Demon King?”
 
Her son was looking at her with sparkling eyes.
 
(Ah, so he’s finally learned about that…)
 
Rio couldn’t help but hold her head in her hands.
 
Her son, Rei, seemed to take after his father, being a bright child. He was good at sports and had a lovely face. He was a child without any flaws.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 17

Chapter 17: The Dragon’s Calamity
 

 
One year after the defeat of the Demon King and the Four Heavenly Kings, it arrived in a world that had been enjoying a brief period of peace.
 

 
[Dragon Disaster]. Unlike monsters, this calamity is caused by dragons – the apex predators of the ecosystem known as magical beasts.
 
While the battle against the Demon King’s army was a war, the dragon’s onslaught is not a war but a natural disaster.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Trao Trading Company
 

 
After defeating the Four Heavenly Kings, Trao disbanded the Hero’s Party.
 
In addition to the initially promised reward of 1,000 gold coins, he paid an extra 1,000 coins for defeating two of the Four Heavenly Kings, totaling 2,000 gold coins for each participant.
 
Trao reclaimed all the legendary equipment he had provided.
 
Some participants wanted to keep the equipment instead of the reward.
 
“We defeated the Demon Lord.… Read more

The Exiled Merchant Volume 1 Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Dragon King Helg
 

 
The last of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s army was Dragon King Helg.
 
Despite his title, Helg wasn’t a dragon. He was a Lizard King, the apex monster among the lizardmen.
 
Lizardmen are humanoid lizards covered in hard scales. Known for their strength, they are excellent warriors.
 
Lizardmen revere dragons as their superior species. Helg calls himself the Dragon King to borrow their power.… Read more