* Volume 2 of the book edition is now available from Overlap.

* The manga adaptation is also now available.

Luke, who had been active as the guild's sole [S-rank adventurer], trained relentlessly in sword and magic to help people suffering from the damage caused by monsters. As a result, he was designated a target for subjugation by the kingdom, which declared, "Your power could destroy the nation," and was betrayed by the comrades he had trusted.

Therefore, to fulfill his long-held dream of "living a quiet life in the countryside," he decided to hide his true identity using the alias Lugo and armor with recognition-inhibiting abilities, and moved to a remote rural village to live a peaceful life.

Meanwhile, the kingdom that had cast aside its S-rank adventurer, along with his former comrades, found themselves unable to keep up with the increasing damage from monsters, causing them considerable headaches.

And, of all things, his former party members sent a party invitation to Lugo, who was hiding his true identity, citing the need for increased combat power.

"Mr. Lugo, aren't you interested in joining my party?"

"I refuse."

This is the story of a former S-rank adventurer living in the countryside and a village girl.

Also published on Kakuyomu.