Sailors had already been recruited to catch the water monkeys. Now, they were just waiting to collect the goods, which resolved a lingering concern.
「A few days later.」
The Swamp Alliance.
Carl and Hibell arrived, one after the other, before a three-story tavern that served as the Alliance's headquarters.
With an excited expression, Hibell said, "Modili and Oma possess second-grade Wizard Talent. Though young, they are already Intermediate Wizard Apprentices. In no more than two years, they could become Advanced Wizard Apprentices, and in the future, they might even become Wizards."
She turned to him and added, "Getting along well with them could bring many benefits down the line."
"Mm," Carl nodded. "Will Lawson and Heidi, the siblings, also come?"
"Yes." Hibell pulled him into the tavern. "There are a few other friends too. Don't be so formal; it's just a casual gathering for young people."
