Before he headed towards Ravus Kingdom, Alros decided to make a stop at Hex Duchy. His plan was to learn of what happened during his long absence and how much of Hex Duchy regressed.
Finding a small village, he blend into the shadow, listening to the gossips of the people.
"The Duke is going hard on the subjugation of Hexun Cavern, isn't he?" Alros heard. Moving in closer, he listened to the two guards.
"Yeah. Though, only recently Furim City was rebuilt, I heard."
"Yup. The Duke planned it to be the staging ground for a larger assault into Hexun Cavern."
"Really. Not even the A-rankers of Duchy can clear the Danger Zone."
"No. That's why he requested help from Ravus Kingdom."
"Well, I don't blame him, especially as it all made sense. The Witches attacked Furim City so the Duchy cannot react in time when they moved into Hexun Cavern, using the terrain to protect themselves."
