Several people are now living in the Secret Forest with the Tree Demon, safe and sound. Food is provided by Puki, with mushroom soup readily available, but if they want to eat something different, they have to fend for themselves.
While the four of them are busy below, the situation on the surface gradually begins to change.
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Over on Fa'er's side, the anticipated collapse of the Underground City has not occurred as expected, but the weight of harsh reality presses in on them relentlessly. With no other choice, they begin organizing manpower to return to the entrance of the Underground City, observing its condition while also gathering mushrooms.
However, when the Guild's collection team finally arrives at their destination, the sight before them leaves them utterly dumbfounded — the mushrooms are in incredibly high demand!
