“What do you mean, the elf is gone? What are you talking about?”

In the city of Noktar...

Each city had trading companies that controlled its commerce, and in Noktar, the Desert Rose Trading Company held the most influence.

From inside the Desert Rose headquarters, a voice full of shock and frustration echoed beyond the building.

Ropermang, who had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the elf, had received nothing but terrible news instead.

His secretary gave the report.

“A report from an adventurer says that they found the bodies of the mercenaries on the road to the forest.”

“W-what? …