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Because of the Kali Familia, Broly did not participate in the follow-up investigation of the Man-eating Flower monster incident. However, after returning to the inn with Theiona, he heard the results of the investigation from the returning Loki.

"On Port Meron's side, there was no other exit from the Dungeon. Instead, the Man-eating Flower monsters appearing in these waters had been transported from Orario.

"The purpose seemed to be gaining control over the maritime smuggling routes here. Port Meron's mayor, the local Guild administrator, and Njord, who had long served as this town's Guardian Deity, were all involved.

"On the surface, the three seemed somewhat at odds, but privately, they were partners. The Guild administration provided the Magic Stones, the mayor's side ground them into powder and formulated a special powder that prevented attacks by the Man-eating Flowers, while Njord had his children use that powder to sell the safely caught fish to the Guild at ten percent below market price.

"All three had their own interests. The Guild wanted performance and tax revenue, the mayor wanted Port Meron's prosperity, and Njord wanted his children to return safely to port..."

It turned out that over the past five hundred years, the sea monsters in the waters around Port Meron had grown increasingly numerous. Every year, many people who went out fishing died at sea after being attacked by monsters.

So when someone approached him and claimed they could provide a special monster that preyed on other monsters and would not attack anyone carrying specially made Magic Stone powder, Njord chose to cooperate with them for the safety of his children, who often went out to sea to fish, and released the Man-eating Flowers here.

"The Ista Familia handled the smuggling. Either they transported certain special goods out from Orario, or