Although the series of commissions to hunt Demons had taken Roland and his party quite a distance from the Royal Capital, their return journey was fortunately uneventful.
Aside from the occasional foolhardy Demon that attacked their camp at night, all of which were easily dispatched, the entire return journey was smooth sailing.
However, the number of Mercenaries and Adventurers they encountered along the way was noticeably greater than before, a phenomenon that left Roland faintly uneasy.
He glanced through the carriage window, saw a young Mercenary by the roadside showing off his spoils, and silently lowered the curtain.
'As the Magic Elements reawaken, Demon activity is becoming more and more frequent…'
Roland mused to himself.
