The boss’s expression was one of distinct dissatisfaction.

"..."

Although he seemed relieved, the boss’s expression clearly questioned where I had been and what I’d been doing. I scratched the back of my head with an awkward smile.

"I was discovered midway." "Discovered?" "...Haha."

—Well, let’s start by cleaning up the area.

I chuckled awkwardly, thinking about the Apostle of Restraint who had laid waste to the surroundings of the temple. I hadn’t expected the paranoid Apostle of Restraint to obliterate the entire forest.

After Malik’s reprimand, I offered a light excuse and asked about the current situation. Honestly, I’d …