Hyeonu met the emperor and bowed as usual.

“Tell me what you know,” the emperor demanded.

Hyeonu started to report to the emperor the information he had learned, “The rebels of Lipa Castle are located at Lake Briang. They disguised the entrance using magic. Additionally, I figured out the internal traitor.”

“Traitor?”

“The lord of Lipa Castle is working with them. They are preparing to attack Lipa Castle in three days.”

The emperor was troubled. Hyeonu stared at the emperor and continued speaking, “I also got information that Brigs’ black magicians are part of them.”

After completing the report, Hyeonu looked back at the floor. The moment the report was over, the emperor exploded, “Kuahaha!”

[You have cleared the Rebel Investigation.]

“You have done what many adventurers aren’t capable of.”

[The emperor’s gift has been acquired.]

“This is a gift I promised. Go to Lipa Castle right away and help Aldred stop them. Earl Ramon will be taken care of by Aldred.”

The emperor threw an order scroll at Hyeonu.

[A quest has been created.]

[Lipa Castle’s Desperate Defense]

[Defend Lipa Castle from...