This remark came from the mouth of the captain of the Dark Moon Sword squad, Tusi, and, with the corroboration of Martin and others, basically confirmed the matter.

Since it is still unclear how the Fallen Demon Egg has circulated into the rebel army, not only the troops in Hepa Town but also those in other places are on edge and have begun a round of meticulous internal investigations.

Currently, the self-checks carried out by various units have not yielded any results, but it is said that in some places, someone was indeed found to possess the Fallen Demon Egg.

"I really don't want to have anything to do with the Demon Clan..."

Luluwo sighed to himself. The mention of the Demon Clan reminded him of the days he was attacked by Eliphas, which were far from pleasant memories.

Additionally, Dal and the Fran Guard are still staying within Scameroon, reportedly tracking the activities of the Mole Demon Race, while simultaneously spreading the news of the Demon Clan's evolution, urging people to pay attention.

Due to their ability to present concrete images during their publicity this time, the events that transpired in Hepa Town vividly unfolded before the crowd in the form of these images, naturally causing...

Panic among the people, nearly leading the local Lord to suspect the Fran Guard as a suspicious group and considering expulsion.

The Three Great Religions have naturally received information about the Demon Clan as well.

Judging by the fact that their forces have temporarily postponed advancing in warfare, it seems they are conducting their own internal purge, possibly with greater intensity than the rebel army.

Imaging has already been circulated from within the Holy Light Church showing punitive measures being taken against traitors possessing the Fallen Demon Egg, warning people that choosing to side with the Demon Clan is a declaration of war against the Holy Light God!

Nevertheless, the sudden emergence of the Demon Clan stirring up these matters is still insufficient to bring an end to Scameroon's state of war.

Luluwo knew as much, the rest pertains to matters involving adventurers.

"Hey, Maru? You're here too." Luluwo walked along and spotted a familiar face, only to find Strategy Group's assassin Maru wandering around with a basket full of ingredients.

"Wow, Bat Girl, what brings you to the market?" Seeing her, Maru displayed a remarkably surprised expression.

"What do you mean by that..."

Luluwo sensed an annoying tone in the other's voice.

"Because I thought you were the type to stay holed up in the Dungeon and never come out."

"That's stereotypical!"

Having dealt frequently with the Strategy Group, Luluwo is well acquainted with Leon and his companions, to the point where seamlessly integrating with them wouldn't seem out of place.

Yet for some reason, Maru would often make comments directed at Luluwo; though, not exactly targeting—perhaps jokingly—but combined with her attitude, it could make one's fist itch.

Ultimately, they ended up exploring the market together, looking for all the world like bosom friends.

"What's Leon up to?" Luluwo asked.

"He's cramming up on everything related to the new map of Sain Dungeon, been holed up for three days without stepping outside."

Maru spread her small hands with a helpless expression; didn't they know Leon's personality? When faced with a new Sain Dungeon map, he would certainly be thoroughly engrossed.

"Although everyone wanted to leverage his reputation to negotiate with the rebel army, this works out too—the other adventurers shouldn't think of making us the trailblazers." She switched her tone, "Better let Leon keep cooped up."

"I think it's not necessary to choose a representative to forge good relations with the rebel army; after all, we've helped them, and adventurers don't ask for much."

Luluwo glanced at the guards standing watch in the market, reminded by the soldiers back in Hepa Town.

Hevi had mentioned marking off a territory for adventurers as a base, and indeed that was implemented.

A new area on the west side of Hepa Town was opened up for adventurers coming for the Sain Dungeon, where they could rest or replenish supplies, facilitating further exploration of the Dungeon.

However, with the rebel army having recently fought a major battle, the levels of alertness are still heightened, so there are certain constraints on adventurers.

Strict identity screening and restrictions on entering and exiting the city, among other measures, serve as safeguards for the rebel army's security.

After all, a significant portion of adventurers arriving at Hepa Town are from the Yanor Kingdom, and the inventive capacity of the Yanor People...

As exemplified by their King Ainz III's enthusiasm for fireworks to the brink of developing manned space technology, the rebel army indeed harbors some fear regarding them.

While some adventurers have reservations about the restrictions imposed by the rebel army, they are reluctant to be the ones to raise an objection, secretly nudging Leon to speak up for them. With Fingerley still within the rebel ranks, Leon's intervention might indeed be effective.

Leon clearly won't involve himself in such trivial matters. Moreover, the vast majority of adventurers genuinely understand the rebel measures, not even remotely bothered by them.

Because Luluwo has provided them with intelligence encompassing new regions—from the Northern Undead Asylum to the Sain Ancient City—comprising the Undead Town Outside the City, Little Londo Ruins, Black Forest Courtyard, Sick Village, and countless others.

In usual circumstances, absorbing intelligence from a new region requires substantial time, coupled with procuring consumables based on the Monster traits in the region, physically entering to verify intelligence authenticity, and more—all coming together as a myriad of troublesome issues. Altogether, mastering a new region takes no less than half a month's time.

In response, adventurers arriving at Scameroon were ecstatic, throwing themselves gleefully into the ocean of knowledge day in and day out.

As for protesting the rebel army's restrictions on their personal freedom?

Come on; everyone is busy keeping pace with the new Sain Dungeon intelligence. Who would have time to fuss over that?

Thus, adventurers established simple outposts within Hepa Town, with just enough accommodations for temporary rest—quite frankly, very few would prefer to stay overnight.

The rebel army, on their part, proposed mutually beneficial plans regarding the arrival of adventurers.

Namely commissioning adventurers to gather needed resources—something adventurers excel in.

It isn't about adventurers procuring vast quantities of military supplies but merely fulfilling specific orders from the rebel army for, say, powerful weapons or Combat Skills.

Eligible adventurers at Hepa Town naturally possess some prowess and readily accepted such commissions, given how generous the rebel army, including the Golden God Sect, could be.

Of course, the rebel army wouldn't neglect using the Sain Dungeon Teleportation Gate, commissioning adventurers on a small scale while conducting major procurement themselves.

Currently, over ten rebel members have successfully passed through the Sain Dungeon Teleportation Gate to Bed City for supplies procurement, with efforts underway to boost the numbers.

Why they aren't heading elsewhere is due to needing to clear maps further, whereas heading to Bed City entails emerging directly at the Fire Transmission Ceremony exit.

"Leon mentioned wanting to catch up with your progress and explore uncharted areas."

Maru's eyes gleamed with vigor, saying:

"He's already plotted a course from Sick Village downward to a place known as 'Demon Relics.'"

"That place we indeed haven't explored due to lacking cooling methods," Luluwo recalled. The Demon Relics connect to Sick Village.

Upon defeating the Sain Ancient City, a wall where the White Spider dwelled collapsed, revealing the path to the Demon Relics—a discovery attributed to Fingerley.

Yet entering yielded unbearable heat, paired with insufficient time for exploration, thereby shelving exploration of the Demon Relics.

"But now I can purchase 'Cold Drinks' from the forest region—the high temperatures of the Demon Relics no longer pose a problem."

Luluwo beamed, "Let's see who clears the Demon Relics first. I'll give you guys a few days to prepare."

"Alright, let's compete again!"

Maru replied enthusiastically; it had been quite a while since their last contest.

Just then, a disturbance erupted outside the market—seeming like a fight—and the pair dashed off with the idea of watching in mind.

A scene of soldiers breaking up a fight emerged, the combatants visibly belonging to Scameroon.

"Heard it's missionaries from the Holy Light Church, New Holy Light Church, and Mad Fire God Sect skirmishing," said a bystander.

"What?"

Luluwo's head sprouted a question mark.