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Though the Hero Perishes, the Lake’s Beauty Persists – Part 02

Paula refused, but the red-haired adventurer insisted, thrusting a bag of gold coins into her hands. It was apparently payment for Zappa’s funeral service.

The following day, when the guild’s investigation team arrived, Zappa’s remains had already been cremated. The party members expressed their wish to transport Zappa’s bones and ashes back to his hometown.

But before that, they had a task at hand: guiding the investigation team to the deepest part of the dungeon.

The guild’s investigation team, led by several prominent figures, consisted of about ten members. Those hired for transporting the treasures had set up tents to take a break.

“Monsters have likely respawned, but as long as there aren’t as many as when we initially entered, they shouldn’t pose a problem,” Angela reassured as she, along with the Scorching Goblet party, led the investigation team into the dungeon.

“Is this really safe?” Freya asked, worry etched on her face.

“It’ll be