The MC is actually pretty likable! He wants to help his old buddies even if he has to go out of his way to do so, I admire that in a person! Especially with how rare it is in manga/manhwa/manhua etc. Plus, it's pretty hard to make an MC likable, they're either a pushover, flat/empty (a.k.a. the "You can be the MC too!" bullshit) or so cold you freeze... so this manga (or whatever it is) is pretty nice change in pace!

Nice job translation team for a good pick!