Zich soon reached the Clowon Empire’s ruins. People from the Steelwall residence were stunned to see his return. Although they received news that the battle was turning in their favor, they hadn’t heard any crazy news such as a legendary dragon suddenly ransacking the battlefield, not to mention Zich leisurely coming back to the residence to check up on personal business matters after slaying it. That sort of information was what people would call the newsreader crazy for even saying.

Some were even worried that Zich had come back to relay the news of Steelwall’s loss. Yet, Zich shut them all up by showing them the permits he received from the Count and continued on his way. Although the Count also questioned Zich’s unexpected behavior, he didn’t have the heart to ask his son the reason for his actions right after he had slain a dragon.

Several soldiers were protecting the hole connected to the Clowon ruins. Zich passed them and went inside. He reached for the door that only opened if the person had Windur. Yet, this door slid open right in front of him this time. Perhaps, it was the key inside his finger, but Zich believed there could be another reason. It seemed as...