"Wow, this is easier than I thought!"

A few hours after they had taken down the mutated deer, Kim Mari’s party continued to proceed without any issues.

It wasn’t just because their party was well-balanced and stable—it was also because the monsters they encountered weren’t as strong as expected. Despite the mutations caused by dark magic, most of the creatures blocking their way were weak herbivores like squirrels and rabbits.

They weren’t swarming with monsters either.

It was almost as if the creatures were avoiding this part of the forest. There were barely any living things around, with only a …