However, Herbert, though eager to trouble the Chalice of Oblivion, wasn't in a hurry.
This time he came with three objectives.
First, to check the situation at his camp and start initial construction.
Another was to resolve some lingering issues with the Chalice, to see what exactly it intended for him.
For this, Herbert brought along the water mastery mermaid, Miss Fremay.
The most crucial step, actually, was to test the effectiveness of the fallen angel's Power of Conquest on the demon beasts.
He needed to level up!
Also, he aimed to gather some loot materials; otherwise, it'd be hard to explain when he returned.
"Let's first try according to the map provided by the monastery."
Before leaving the monastery, Herbert received a map from the Rusted Nail Bishop.
It detailed the safe zones the monastery had mapped and described the distribution of creatures within, noting each one's threat level and their capabilities.
