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The Familiar Satellite Town of Pond – Part 02

The satellite town of Pond, conveniently situated just half a day’s carriage journey from the capital, held a population of six thousand, considerably smaller than the capital but still considered a medium-sized town.

“I kinda missed this place.”

Hikaru felt a strange sense of nostalgia upon returning to Pond, the place where he embarked on his journey as an adventurer and learned about this world.

To investigate Ballast Trading, Hikaru made his way to the Adventurers Guild, a bustling hub despite Pond being a satellite town. The guild teemed with adventurers—experienced middle-aged individuals with muddy boots, rowdy folks drinking wildly, and hopeful beginners believing they could become heroes sung about by bards.

Although the guild had seen a temporary lull during the kingdom’s change in leadership, the flow of adventurers had returned, possibly due to the turmoil caused by the Accursed Toxin.

“Hey, what do you say we grab some food after work? You