Once it was confirmed that the so-called 'key' had to do with the demons, the next steps were simple.
Hilia first returned with Phil to Forest City, stayed until the agreed time, and then proceeded to the next city, ready to repeat their strategy.
It seemed the 'key' was concentrating power, so afterward, even if a Beast Tide broke through, it was only in small batches. Once the Elf Royal Court dispatched new patrols to replace the lost ones, the two received their final reward and left elegantly.
Hilia handed half of the gold coins to Phil, but Phil refused. Eventually, she insisted and Phil took only a small portion.
The subsequent actions went smoothly. Upon arriving at the second satellite city, a Beast Tide erupted swiftly the following day. Once again, Hilia helped solve the Beast Tide, while Phil absorbed the mysterious force within the tide.
