The hunt was over. At least for the next six months, this Field Dungeon would no longer be dangerous. Although it was only temporary, Windermere had regained its peace.

From what I heard, tourism would reopen as well. As the A-rank or higher Awakened had to continue observing the lake, the tourists would go along with them. However, in a situation of life and death, the tourists’ lives wouldn’t be guaranteed.

With such danger, I wasn’t sure any tourists would come. However, the moment people found out that the Field Dungeon had been cleared, tourists flocked to the area. Amazing, Windermere. In a way, it made sense. Supposedly, running into a monster once a dungeon was cleared had the same chance as someone being hit by lightning while walking in the rain.

“Hwaya, what are you doing?” I asked.

On the night we cleared the dungeon, I visited Hwaya as usual to teach her how to control mana, and saw Hwaya packing her belongings into boxes.

She blinked. “Isn’t it obvious? Since we cleared the dungeon, there’s no reason for me to stay here.”

“Oh, right. Did you get permission?”

“Of course. I ended the negotiation with the government myself. Thanks, Shin. You’re the reason I could regain my freedom.”

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