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[Eliminate the heretics from the Kokkari Swamp or survive. Time remaining: 45 hours 53 minutes.]
Comet diligently shared the information he had gathered over the past week, but ultimately, it wasn't particularly useful. All he had managed to uncover was the heretics’ general location and that they were protected by a formidable guardian.
Embarrassed by the inadequacy of his findings, Comet lowered his head in shame.
“This is everything I know... I’m sorry. I feel as though I’ve failed both the goddess and you, Mr. Kwon Su-Hyeok."
I had no intention of blaming Comet, however. None of this was his fault. He had done everything within his power, and the toll these past two weeks had taken on him was already a testament to his efforts.
“No, you've done well, especially since you couldn’t use the goddess's power."
My words seemed to move him as tears welled up in his eyes. He had endured two weeks alone in enemy territory, all the while facing dire circumstances. Even a few comforting words seemed to provide him a measure of strength.
In the end, all I needed was the exact location of the heretic’s base. I could handle the rest. That was, after all, why this trial had been given to me. The fact that I encountered Comet...
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