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 hoped for the slow life but not slow business. Rit offers to help, but is it more than he wants? Red reflects on their history together and how Rit has changed. The Hero's party welcomes a new member and prepares for a new quest.

Red and Rit's partnership begins. Red explains how Blessings works to Tanta and his friend. Rit helps try to get Red's new concoction approved. Red tries a new product to boost sales. Some of the Heroes' party have second thoughts about Gideon leaving.

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.

Rit has some important visitors who want her back in the guild, and they're not the only ones. Red gives Rit a gift, and she recalls the time she spent with him in the Hero's party. Rit has a run-in with Dir. Ruti recalls how she felt when Red left.

Red's visit with Dr. Newman becomes an emergency. Red and Rit have fun by the river. Will they take it to the next level? The Hero's Party seeks the former Demon Lord's weapon. Red reminisces about Ruti. A stormy night is suddenly interrupted.

The double bed finally arrives. Rit tries to thwart a plot. Bighawk unveils his plan. When one of his own is in danger, Red comes to the rescue. Albert's quest for glory takes a dark turn. Al defuses an angry mob and heads off on his first adventure.

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.

Ruti reunites with Gideon and tries to get him to rejoin her party. But seeing how happy he is, she has to make a tough choice. Tisse and Ruti have a communication breakdown. Bui hunts for something he needs. Ruti opens up about her emotions.

Tisse gets Red up to speed about Ruti's situation. Red and Danan catch up. Ares encounters Danan, too, but something doesn't add up. Red and company head for an ancient ruins to find Ruti, but a fateful showdown awaits when former comrades cross paths.

Red and company seek Ares in the ancient elven ruins. Ares tries to make Ruti return to her role as the Hero. Danan confronts and exposes Bui and Theodora makes a shocking move. Friendships are tested and comrades betrayed in a climactic battle.

Ruti learns what it means to be the Hero, and Theodora has a change of heart. Ruti enjoys the slow life. Red and company attend Ares' funeral and ponder the mystery of the holy swords. Red and Rit grow even closer, but is a complication on the horizon?