I Became a Hero With a Lot of Experience

2 – 002: Alhyun

“Just in case, do you happen to know how to return to the world I used to live in?”

“As a warrior sent by the gods, only the gods would know.”

“Tsk, just by praying?”

I looked around with the thought that if it didn’t work, so be it. However, there were no idols or symbols that should typically be found in a temple.

All that was in this shabby temple were old chairs and a small table for sermons that visibly bore the marks of time.

In this seemingly deserted place, the floor was full of footprints imprinted on the dust.

“It seems this isn’t a popular religion?”

“Well… that’s true.”

“Why? Do they, by any chance, have doctrines like punishing if a follower isn’t a virgin?”

“What?! No, absolutely not!! We emphasize the importance of premarital purity and a man’s responsibility, but such extreme teachings vanished centuries ago!”

“Is that really all?”

As an elderly man, around the age of my grandfather, vigorously nodded as if trying to prove his innocence, I felt a bit cynical for no reason.

He claimed his words were true, and if they were lies, he’d be destined to wash dishes as a non-virgin in the next life. I couldn’t ridicule him any further.

Honestly, it was a bit surprising. Starting from the goddess, I expected the doctrines to be as eccentric as someone obsessing over virginity, marking experiences like they’re merit badges.

“If what you say is true, it’s quite a mild doctrine.”

“Yes… I’m relieved you understand.”

“In the world I lived in, there were countries that executed you for merely talking to a foreign man.”

It might be cautious to say such things after just looking at a building, but this world didn’t seem to exhibit the same level of ethics or human rights consciousness.

Even in the 21st century on Earth, in cultural regions like the Middle East, such things happened. Considering that, this world seemed even more extreme.

“…What an enviable—-“

“What?”

“…It’s a tragic event that shouldn’t have happened.”

I’m just enduring because I don’t have the strength, but deep down, is this what I wanted? It hasn’t even been an hour since I came to this world, but I already hate it.

Especially those fanatics who worship the virgin goddess.

“…So there’s really no way to go back?”

To spend a lifetime in this uncivilized land with no connections? It was when the anxiety that I had been trying so hard to ignore started to creep up.

Just like the saying that there’s always a way out even when the sky is falling, my future was not completely closed off.

“…Actually, it’s not impossible.”

“What is it?”

“The hero who defeated the demon lord can have one wish granted by the five gods. You could use that wish to return to your hometown.”

“How am I supposed to do that?”

The problem is that the hole is too small.

“If you’re a hero, you can do it!! Don’t you have the protection bestowed upon you by the goddess?”

“Protection?”

Could it be referring to this pathetic ability to confirm the opponent’s acquired experience?

“Is this so-called protection?!”

Without realizing it, I clenched my fist. It wasn’t specifically directed at Jarvis in anger, but perhaps I thought that anger was directed at myself, as Jarvis urgently shouted, extending his hand forward.

“P-Please calm down!! The protection grows with the hero!! Although we don’t know what kind of protection you have right now, it will definitely become a powerful weapon to defeat the demon lord!!”

“Grows…”

Honestly, I don’t think this kind of thing will become a proper ability just by growing.

Right now, it’s an ability that allows me to see the opponent’s acquired experience, so if it grows, will I be able to see how many ml of sperm the opponent produced?

“This is not some kind of adult game….”

The more I think about it, the more it seems like an ability that has nothing to do with purity and combat. However, unfortunately, I didn’t have many paths to choose from.

“..So all we have to do is defeat that demon lord?”

“Yes! But first, we must meet His Majesty. As a hero from the virgin kingdom, His Majesty will support you.”

“Support, huh…”

It seemed like earlier, he was quite disappointed in me. Will he really provide support?

Instead of immediately taking me to the palace, he left me here to calm my mind, didn’t he?

He won’t kick me out after paying a small amount of money like in some retro game, but it would be hard to expect unconditional support.

“..Let’s go for now. But where did that person go?”

“His Majesty mentioned that he is staying in the fortress city of Pite nearby, so let’s head to Pite first. I will be your guide.”

With these words, Jarvis, leading the way, set foot on the land of this world for the first time.

Outside… to be honest, it wasn’t particularly impressive. The scenery spread beyond the horizon seemed like a backward rural village transplanted from some remote corner of Europe.

There were multiple suns, and strange creatures unseen on Earth were freely fluttering about, but none of the unique features of this world were evident.

Even if it weren’t another world but Earth, the interest in this somewhat different world vanished in the landscape that was entirely devoid of any sense of novelty.

“…Seems like a rural area here.”

“Compared to the streets of the capital, it’s rather modest. The capital is a splendid city reminiscent of paradise.”

“Well…”

Looking at the footprints on the ground, it seemed the king had ridden a horse to this point.

Since the road wasn’t paved, there was no choice, but the thought of what cities in the world with kings and horses might be like didn’t evoke negative images.

“Do they have toilets here?”

“Toilets?”

“No, what… “

“hahahahaha! Just kidding! Of course, they do! However, this village doesn’t have sewage facilities, so the kind of toilet you’re thinking of, Sir Knight, doesn’t exist here.”

I wondered what would happen if we just tossed waste outside like in medieval times, but fortunately, there seemed to be toilets.

“Let’s hurry. Honestly, I need to pee right now.”

“It’s about a four-hour walk.”

“…I’ll just go in the bushes.”

It’s like a dog in this countryside.

*****

“It seems like this world is quite a free one.”

“Why do you think so?”

“Just… you can tell by looking at the people passing by.”

Whether it was for this reason or that, after walking for nearly four hours, except for children, there wasn’t a single virgin among the people we encountered.

There’s a saying that in the countryside, where there’s not much to do, people tend to intertwine their lives daily. Could it be a saying that applies in this world too?

I would have overlooked it, but when I saw a boy who looked like a middle school or high school student with a record of three experiences, my mouth involuntarily fell open.

“Is the moral sense weak in this world?”

Even in South Korea, where free love is widespread, it wasn’t to this extent. Feeling puzzled, Jarvis cautiously opened his mouth in response to my question.

“The influence of the clergy is weak, so it seems that many people here tend to disregard the teachings of the goddess.”

“Why is the clergy weak?”

“In fact, this is the first time since the invitation that the Goddess of Purity has chosen a hero.”

Even if I asked why, there was no answer coming back. The reason for that is something only the Goddess knows.

“We’ve arrived.”

After a short journey that can only be described as four hours, we arrived at the castle city of Pit.

In the center of the city, surrounded by a castle wall about 5 meters high, is the residence of the mayor, where the market is said to be located.

If the king is staying, it would be his residence. I stood in line in front of the castle gate to enter.

It’s not that I’m expecting any special treatment, but it’s a rather underwhelming reception for a hero.

“I don’t have any kind of citizenship, is that okay?”

“The Queen probably said so. And the entry process won’t be too troublesome, so it should be fine.”

“I hope so…”

As we approached the castle gate, suddenly a clattering sound could be heard, and a knight in armor that you would only see in movies approached us.

“…”

I could feel his gaze scanning me, so noticeable that I could understand why the phrase “gaze rape” was coined.

In his scrutinizing eyes, there was a mocking question of “Is this all?” and an unmistakable disappointment.

“Ahem…”

Only when Jarvis, who had been watching from the side, coughed, did the knight finally avert his gaze and guide us.

“It’s not much different here either.”

Guided by the knight, as I took a look around the city I entered, I glanced to see if there were any maidens, but understandably, there were none to be seen.

I’m definitely not a person who obsesses over maidens, but isn’t this a bit too extreme?

Are they even levying taxes on maidens? Couldn’t one of the passing people be a maiden?

Does this f*cking country send breeding gentlemen when you reach a certain age?

Swearing by my ancestors, I am definitely not a pathetic man who obsesses over maidens, but I couldn’t help but be disappointed by the absurd concept of chastity in this wretched world.

“This is the castle where the Queen resides. Please be careful in your actions. (Experience acquired: 6 people)”

“…Yes.”

With that, we set foot in the residence located in the center of the castle city and went through the complicated process to meet the king.

Since it’s rare for me to receive the attention of so many people, honestly, it was a bit uncomfortable to bear the gaze directed at me.

The king was surrounded by knights gathered for the sake of his attendants and guards.

Next to the king, there was a beautiful woman with the appearance of a middle-aged woman wearing a small crown, and I couldn’t help but be astonished when I saw the experience acquired written above her head.

＜Experience acquired: 1 person＞

“Damn woman…”

He married a defeated maiden.