After leaving the Training Ground, Velin headed straight back to Star Moon Fort.
There were still thirty months until the Faith Holy War began.
"How should I spend this time?" Velin stroked his chin as he flew toward Star Moon Fort, pondering seriously.
Half an hour later, Velin returned to Star Moon Fort. The moment he landed on the platform atop the castle, he saw Sisina approaching with an official document in hand.
"Master, this is an urgent letter from Dany Province." Sisina stood before Velin and respectfully presented the sealed letter with both hands.
Velin took the letter and first inspected the magical seal. Only after confirming it was genuine did he open the envelope and read its contents.
"Esteemed Lord, Milada, leader of the Rose Flower Adventurer Group, offers you her respects:
"On May 25th, 9750 of the Radiant Calendar, Viscount Clever Islet of the Clever Islet Viscount Territory requested assistance. I led 367 adventurers from the Rose Flower Adventurer Group to provide support. After exterminating the Earth Demon Spiders, we discovered a map made of special material inside the body of a High-Silver Earth Demon Spider Queen.
"On June 3rd, following the map's directions, members of the Rose Flower Adventurer Group joined forces with Viscount Clever Islet's troops and headed to the marked location—160 kilometers southwest of the Islet Territory.
"After clearing the Earth Demon Spiders in the area, we discovered a sealed Magic Crystal Mine and an abandoned Teleportation Array within a collapsed underground cavern.
"The moment I learned of this, I immediately sent someone to deliver this letter to you.
"From my observations, Viscount Clever remained silent throughout the entire process and showed no hostility toward the Rose Flower Adventurer Group.
"Please make a decision, my lord!"
As Velin looked at the brief letter, he