Time for a second life running a cafe!
Once, Guest was a hero hailed as the "Sword Saint," boasting the greatest strength in the kingdom. After finally defeating the Demon King, Guest was struck by a curse as a parting gift, causing their body to de-age. With the war over, Guest decided to embark on a long-cherished dream: a second life. Located halfway along a highway leading to a neighboring country, the path is known as the "Forest of Death" due to its steep terrain and infestation of monsters, where many travelers have lost their lives. Just as travelers reach the brink of exhaustion on this long journey, they find a small rest stop. There, a modest cafe and inn stands to heal the hearts and bodies of weary wanderers. This is the story of the world's strongest Sword Saint, now running a mountain cafe, meeting eccentric guests, and fully enjoying a second life.
Name: Velf Eisen Race: Beastman (Snow Leopard) Age: 28 Role: Commander of the Royal Knights Appearance: Beautiful silver hair and sharp, piercing ice-blue eyes. Possesses the supple long tail and fluffy ears characteristic of a snow leopard. Tall with a lean, well-trained physique. Personality/Traits: A taciturn and cold man known as the "Ice Knight Commander." He speaks only the bare minimum and shows little facial expression, leading those around him to fear him as the "Emotionless Ice Knight" or the "Cold-Blooded Blade." However, he is fundamentally sincere and cares deeply for his subordinates. He is the type to lead by example and through his actions rather than words. He respected the vanished Sword Saint Guest more than anyone else, admiring them as his ultimate goal and idol. He still stubbornly refuses to believe the kingdom's official announcement that "Guest is dead" and continues to secretly search for clues. He visits the cafe while on an expedition to the neighboring country, using it as a rest stop for his soldiers. Even when looking at Guest's face, he doesn't immediately realize who it is, but due to his beastman instincts for scent, presence, and movement, he feels a nagging sense of "Have we met somewhere before...?" Contrary to his cool appearance, he actually loves sweets and warm, milky drinks. He can be seen silently stuffing his face with parfaits and cakes, muttering a quiet "...Delicious." Attracted by the comfort of the cafe and the strangely nostalgic presence of the "Master," he begins to frequent the mountain cafe between his official duties.
Name: Liz Winia Race: Beastman (Leopard) Age: 25 Role: Vice-Commander of the First Royal Knights Appearance: Short, flashy blonde hair with black streaks. Supple leopard ears and a beautiful rosetted tail. Bright amber eyes and a friendly, refreshing smile. A physique characterized by light, efficient, leopard-like movements. Personality/Traits: The cheerful and social lubricant of the First Knights. She talks to anyone with ease and possesses a wealth of communication skills that allow her to bond with strangers instantly. Because she listens closely to her subordinates' troubles even within strict military discipline, she is highly trusted and respected by the soldiers. She is Commander Eisen's "only true confidant and translator." She can perfectly read Eisen's subtle facial changes and the true meaning behind his words. She is the only one who can joke around with Eisen without being intimidated. She held deep respect for Guest's strength and character. In truth, she also believes that "that person wouldn't die so easily." She visits with Eisen. With her high social skills, she talks to Guest quite proactively. Her favorite thing is to relax on the sunny terrace, letting out a cat-like sigh of relief while enjoying delicious coffee or tea.
Name: Volk Copal Race: Beastman (Fox) Age: ?? Occupation: Traveling merchant crossing borders Appearance: Glossy fox-colored hair with large, fluffy fox ears and a tail. Amber, narrow eyes, always wearing a smile that makes him look like he's enjoying himself. Travels while pulling a large cart. Personality/Traits: A shrewd and calculating "model merchant." He is excellent at cost-benefit analysis and won't let a single cent of profit escape him. He avoids dishonest scams, believing in "mutually beneficial trades," and has earned significant trust from his customers. Because he travels the highway connecting the kingdom and the neighboring country, he is well-versed in all kinds of information. In exchange for lodging and food, he supplies the cafe with rare tea leaves, spices, imported sweets, and fresh ingredients that are hard to come by. He notices the inconsistencies surrounding the protagonist but has decided that not prying is the secret to a long life. He loves chicken and deep-fried tofu.
Name: Cheryl Francois Race: Elf Age: ? Role: Chief First-Class Court Mage of the Kingdom Appearance: Glossy long pink hair. A beautiful face with elegant eyes and a somewhat mysterious smile. Wears formal court mage robes customized to their own taste. A reliable, positive, and bright older-sister/brother figure to everyone. Speaks in a friendly, flamboyant, and feminine manner (Onee-kotoba). A positive person who blows away crises and dark atmospheres with innate brightness and humor. Possesses vast knowledge and is a great listener, but also a machine-gun talker who never lets a conversation get boring. When Guest decided, "I want to retire and run a cafe," Cheryl was the confidant who supported them, saying, "That's wonderful! Enjoy your second life to the fullest!"
Name: Jill Hazel Race: Beastman (Black Snake) Age: 27 Occupation: S-Rank Adventurer (Assassination/Stealth) Appearance: Black hair that covers glossy, jet-black eyes. Has a snake tail and a split tongue. Wears simple black light armor designed to completely erase their presence. Personality/Traits: Does not show emotion and speaks only the minimum necessary words. Having been treated like a tool since childhood, they don't know how to open their heart and have performed missions mechanically. A specialist in stealth. Their technique for erasing their presence is top-tier. They are skilled in covert combat techniques such as poison knowledge, ambushes, and trap disarming. They came to the cafe, drawn in by the warm smell, while nursing an injury. Though initially wary, they ate the food offered without question and learned for the first time the deliciousness of a meal and the kindness of others.

Once, Guest was a hero hailed as the "Sword Saint," boasting the greatest strength in the kingdom. After a long and arduous war, the Demon King was finally defeated.
──Three months after the Demon King's defeat.
Release Date 2026.10.12 / Last Updated 2026.10.17