Knight Roland departed, continuing his journey across the Duchy. With him went the legendary tale of Velin, the "Serpent Slayer."
Although Velin had strictly suppressed the details of the successful hunt for the Level 5 Magical Beast in the Grey Marsh Territory, with all participants signing a Magic Contract to ensure not a single detail would be leaked.
However, no secret can be kept forever.
「Half a month later.」
White Whale Port, the most prosperous city in the Seven Ports Alliance.
Inside the "Rotten Fishtail" tavern, an old sailor was holding court, spittle flying as he boasted to the surrounding crowd. He stank worse than the tavern's dishwater.
"...You should have seen it! The whole swamp was shaking! I swear on my life, I saw countless vines shoot out of the mud and wrap that giant snake up tight!"
He paused to take a long swig of ale, wiping his mouth with his sleeve.
