Red enjoys the slow life, gathering medicinal herbs and saving to open a shop. His life wasn't always so simple, but he's keeping that to himself. When a local boy falls ill, Red springs into action. Rit is intrigued when she hears of this, but why?

Red ponders his new life. Rit has a hankering for mead. Red gets an unfriendly visit. A sauna trip turns into a "heated" contest. Zeff's sauna business is in need of saving. Red finally learns what caused Rit's hankering. The Hero's party is on the rocks.

Al is injured, but where are his parents? Ademi vanishes after accusations arise, and the people rise in protest. Red springs into action when Tanta is hauled in for questioning. The Hero's party's quest for the previous Demon Lord's weapon ends.

Ruti and Tisse go on a quest for a certain medicine, but can they avoid attracting attention? Red and Rit try to drum up business. Red and Tisse unwittingly cross paths. Rit and Red aid a sick fay. Ruti finds what she's looking for and then some.