Thanks to the efforts of the "Mysterious Cleaner," the Sixth Cleaning Team advanced far faster than expected.
「Three days later.」 The team had finished clearing the entire western area of Iron Ridge Canyon, destroying the seven Small Demon Nests they found along the way. They had now reached the western edge of their designated mission zone.
Ahead lay a rift zone shrouded in thick black fog. They could faintly sense an unsettling pulsation emanating from within.
That was the core war zone, the responsibility of Official Wizards. It was no place for an Apprentice.
"We'll rest here for two hours. Afterward, we turn north and head toward the Eastern Seventh War Zone Headquarters."
Kalem issued the order. His scarred face betrayed little emotion, but his eyes held a hint of gravity.
"Our route north will take us through the mission zones of the Fifth and Fourth Cleaning Teams. We might run into Demons they missed, or... other trouble. Everyone, stay sharp."
