[The weapon ogre has been killed.]

[Experience has been acquired.]

[You have leveled up.]

[All health and magic power have been restored.]

[The quest has been updated.]

[Monster Wave → Suspicious Monster]

[Suspicious Monster]

[You have encountered a strange monster while investigating the cause of the monster wave. Report this monster to Herard.

Rating: B+

Conditions: Report to Herard 0/1

Rewards: Experience, imperial contribution, the emperor’s gift.] 

The weapon ogre didn’t drop any items, so Hyeonu failed to make a profit once again. However, this was an irrelevant matter to him. It was because he got a clue to the quest he had been unable to find a solution for. No, in fact, he had unraveled the quest.

“I need to return to Latus.”

Hyeonu finally escaped the Hejin Great Mountain Range.

***

Once Hyeonu returned, Herard was no longer in Fort Latus.

“Where did he go?”

“He went to the capital. He had something to report to His Majesty the Emperor.”

“Groan...” Hyeonu touched his forehead upon hearing the guard’s words.

It felt like he had to go to Yusma.

“I understand. Then I’ll go and take a look.”

After being escorted...