Rio and Abel continue their journey, debating whether they should ever willingly face wyverns again. Rio’s cool with it—more monsters, more fun—but Abel would prefer not to die, thank you very much. That said, he’s glad Rio took the wyverns down last time—they now have a hefty bag of magic stones worth a fortune!
Eventually, they spot a thin road up north. Roads mean towns, so that’s a win. Abel notices the path stretches toward what looks like Mount Everest to the east, so he suggests heading west instead. He recognizes the icy peaks but stays quiet and just tells Rio that if they go east, they’ll reach the town of Kyadi. Hearing that, Rio is thrilled—he’s been dreaming of sleeping in an actual bed.
Abel, a little surprised, jokes that he thought Rio was more of a caveman who lives for monster fights. They discuss the local food in Kyadi, which Abel praises highly, and before long, they arrive in town and hit up a restaurant. Over lunch, Abel tells Rio about Adventurer Guilds, suggesting he register since he’s strong—and the guild card also works as an ID and grants access across the nation.
Rio likes the idea, especially since Abel had to pay the gate fee for him earlier. Plus, guild members can trade magic stones and monster loot, though being an alchemist helps. Rio, a chemistry nerd, is now tempted to pursue alchemy.
When the waitress serves curry and rice, Rio’s jaw drops—this world has curry too? He chuckles to himself, thinking how other isekai protagonists have to invent Earth foods from scratch, yet here’s curry ready to order. Naturally, he goes full mukbang mode, asking for seconds… then thirds.
The next morning, he’s still raving about the curry, making Abel wonder if Rio has ever eaten a decent meal before. Rio jokes that Abel must be keeping more secrets—an offhand comment that flusters Abel, hinting he might actually be hiding something.
They continue through meadows and soon spot Lon, their true destination. At the gates, the guard recognizes Abel and is shocked—word was that he’d gone missing. Abel just says Rio saved his life. The guard, grateful, shakes Rio’s hand like they’re lifelong pals. Since Rio isn’t registered yet, Abel again pays the entry fee.
As they walk, Rio realizes Abel is pretty famous and friendly with everyone. At the Adventurer’s Guild, Abel explains that new registrants start at Rank F, but since he’s vouching, Rio might jump to Rank E or even D. Also, dumping all their magic stones at once might tank the market, so Abel wants the Guildmaster’s advice.
Inside, everyone cheers to see Abel alive. Feeling like the awkward plus-one at a reunion, Rio slips outside for a stroll—where he bumps into an elf girl. She notes his robe looks like the Fairy King’s attire, but leaves in a hurry before explaining more, promising to meet again.
Abel eventually drags Rio back in, hyping him up as his lifesaver. Everyone thanks Rio, then returns to their drinks. At the counter, Abel pushes for Rio’s registration, recommending a D-rank. The receptionist is shocked—this is the Crimson Sword Party’s first time endorsing anyone.
Still, Rio needs to pass a physical test. Meanwhile, Abel requests a meeting with the Guildmaster, who bursts in—Hugh, shocked they survived the mountain. Abel argues that anyone making it back alive deserves a higher rank. Hugh agrees to promote Rio, but before they finish, a team barges in—it’s Abel’s party members: Lynn, Warren, and Ria.
When Lynn sees Abel alive, she falls to her knees, unable to believe she’s seeing him again. Abel walks over and apologizes for worrying them, admitting he would’ve died if Rio hadn’t saved him. So, he tells them Rio deserves their gratitude.
Hugh, sensing the party has catching up to do, excuses himself and tells the guild clerk, Nenah, to prepare the materials for Rio’s registration. As Rio tries to leave with Hugh, Abel calls out, asking him to wait by the guild afterward—they’ve got things to do.
Outside, Hugh notices Rio’s curiosity about Abel’s popularity and explains that Abel’s party, Crimson Sword, is the strongest in the city, and his absence threw the whole place into chaos. Rio asks if his registration will be done in Dank, and Hugh confirms, noting that while Abel is strong, he clearly needed a capable partner like Rio, so there’s no hesitation in registering him.
In the office, Nenah arrives with the forms. She asks Rio about his skills and whether he’s ever been to a dungeon. He hasn’t, so she recommends their monthly dungeon class, which Rio signs up for. He’s surprised they have clocks here, but Nenah explains there’s a big one in the city center. She also offers lodging at the guild for 300 days post-registration.
After the paperwork, she hands Rio his guild card, prints his details via a magic device, and registration is complete. Outside, Hugh is relieved Abel is back, lamenting how the city was a mess without him.
Rio rejoins Abel, who takes him around town to sell their magic stones, planning to buy clothes and a staff for Rio. Rio appreciates it but is puzzled—he’s fine without a staff since he’s always carried a sword. Abel laughs, saying his “sword” is more like a glorified knife.
During their errands, Rio peppers Abel with questions and learns this world has 24-hour days, 7-day weeks, and 30-day months—just like Earth. Combined with the curry he ate, he wonders if someone from Earth reincarnated here and changed the world.
Later, Abel drags Rio to his welcome party, where they drink and celebrate all night. The next morning, Rio is exhausted. As he walks to the lodge with Nah, she teases him about drinking too much and mentions how Ra, Abel’s brother, barely left his side in gratitude.
At the lodge, Nenah introduces Rio to his new roommates, Neils and Atto, who agree to keep things casual between them. Nah then brings in a fourth roommate, Aean, a 16-year-old girl whose parents recently died, so she turned to adventuring. Nah reminds Rio to attend class with Aean the next day.
Meanwhile, Abel tells his party about Rio’s insane feats—casting magic without a staff, killing wyverns with ice, and summoning giant ice blocks. Lynn doubts it, citing the known limits of magic, but Abel insists it’s true. Ria remarks that only the Inferno Magician was said to be that powerful, though it’s thought to be a myth. They also wonder if Rio could be a threat or ally to the Doohi Empire, but Abel assures them Rio despises that name.
Meanwhile, Rio laughs and bonds with his new roommates, reflecting on how drastically his life has changed.
