Chapter 25: Newbie Adventurer Bern (23) - Prelude to the Subjugation

#25 Newbie Adventurer Bern (23) - Prelude to the Subjugation

“So the newly arrived adventurers found the culprit and even brought the victims back?”

The next day.

The lord's reaction to Bern's report was bordering on disbelief.

After all, they were claiming they'd wrapped up a problem that his predecessors couldn't solve even after more than a month, and done it in just three days.

“To be exact, we rescued about ten of the missing people who were being held at a temporary base, but the rest of the victims were taken by the organization the culprit belonged to, so it will be difficult to bring them back right away.”

At the treasurer's words, the lord's expression became even more bizarre.

“An organization? Are you saying some slaver was behind this case? What a bunch of damned bastards!”

“W-Well, that is….”

“Why are you hemming and hawing? Speak at once!”...