Midterm Evaluation (2)

Even now, the Empire continued its relentless campaign to eradicate black mages.

Black mages usually operated in sparsely populated areas across the Empire's vast territory.

Since such areas were generally mountains, underground regions, or the countryside, the Empire kept them under strict guard.

In the mountains, for example.

"How bold of you to dare plot becoming bandits on Imperial soil."

"S-sorry! We committed a crime worthy of death! We really... haven't even properly started yet... In fact, we're only at the stage of almost becoming bandits!"

"You mean you haven't killed any Imperial citizens?"

"That's right."

"Good. Then you can be put to use. From now on, you're forest rangers."

"...W-we'll work hard!"...