The Dead (4)

The Adventurers' Guild wasn't far away.

Around the Imperial capital, pollution was causing monsters to spawn in considerable numbers.

Especially in the Back Alley and slums, since they lay beyond the reach of public authority.

It was only natural that the academy and the Adventurers' Guild, both close to them, would be nearby as well.

“Do you have a water purification device?”

“Ah, of course we do. Pollution has been spreading badly lately, so water is always a problem whenever you want to go somewhere. These sell really well these days. They can even filter limewater..”

The Adventurers' Guild shopkeeper took out an item, then met my eyes.

Then he glanced around.

“.. You look like an academy student. What are you planning to use this for?”

“Ah! I ran into a problem where I need to obtain pure water.”...