Anomalies Resolved, Anomalies Rise – Part 03

Hikaru couldn’t care less about the Empire anymore.

The reason was simple: strange phenomena were now being observed within the empire as well. The mysterious equipment Soaarunay had been operating might have malfunctioned due to the explosion. The exact cause was unclear, but the Soul energy balance of Quinbrand had undeniably gone awry.

Hikaru had learned all of that through communications between Adventurers Guild branches. It was obvious that, sooner or later, the empire would come begging: “We don’t really understand what’s happening, but please give us that item that can fix these anomalies!”

And since Kujastria was the one managing the remaining Fire Drakon’s mane, she would probably respond with biting sarcasm like, “Oh? But didn’t the empire say they didn’t need it?” before squeezing every last bit of wealth out of them.

In that case, there was no need for Hikaru to intervene personally. No one even