Everyone were enjoying their time when out of nowhere Alec & John both got up from their chairs, stood together announced that they will be getting the retirement from adventuring in a few weeks. Even though John was younger than Alec by 5 years he did not wanted to continue without Alec his best friend and who was always there by his side as an elder brother.
Helen and Elizabeth were surprised and looked at each other with an expression mirroring each other. They knew how much their husband's love their adventuring job. But now, for the sake of their loved once they were ready to leave it. Both of them overwhelmed with emotions. Tears started rolling out of their eyes.
Both Helen and Elizabeth hugged their husband's at the same time. "We know how it feels to you men to move away from the life of an Adventurer. Be we really appreciate this decision and are very happy." Helen told looking both and Alec and John. Elizabeth nodded her head vigorously.
Both Alec and John felt content and hugged their wife's back.
Helen's parents were also very happy to here this news as they were constantly worried abot their daughters future if anything had to happened to their son.
Before they went to their home Alec stopped everyone. " Everyone as John and I had already informed we are announcing our retirement to the Guild once we get back to Winden city but we will be going out for our last job in 5 days. It is a wild beast hunting job announced by the Duke himself.
As you all know about the current situation, we are getting many instances of wild beast attacks not too far from Winden city. We have to eliminated those beasts in order to complete this job. After that, We can hang up our sword and armor for good this time."
Everyone nodded their head and started making their way towards their home.
The next day befor leaving towards the Winden City, Alec asked Helen again " Why don't you come back with us ? It will be safer." Helen shook her head and kissed his cheeks and said, you go on with John, I want to be here for a few more days with my parents. Its been many years since I came back home. It's hardly 4 day's ride to the city from here.
Besides my parents are also planning to come to the city to procure a few rare herbs. So we will come there within 12 days.
When will you be back this time?" Helen asked him.
"It might take atleast 7 to 8 days for us this time as we are going with a big group so that we can cover large area in short amount of time. Alec replied.
Helen smiled and said, in that case I will be back inside the city by the time you come back. Take care and come back safe Helen kissed him goodbye.
Alec and john left Green town and started their journey towards Winden city to take up their final job as adventures which was about to begin in 4 days and announce their retirement afterwards.
Alan was lost inside his grandmother's story narration. Suddenly he heard his grandmother exclaim, " Oh! it's already dark. Let's have dinner my dear and sleep. I feel tired. I will tell you the remaining story tomorrow my child." Helen told Alan. He could see a profound sadness in his grandmother's eyes.
Alan nodded his head, got up and started serving dinner to his grandmother. Gave her water to drink and sat down with her to have dinner together holding his dinner plate in his hand.