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Silica

...And that's what happened!

Silica

Turns out, the kids' plan overlapped with the truth by total coincidence, and there really was a giant monster out there!

Silica

The whole reason you requested our aid in the first place is because you had multiple sightings, right?

Mayor

That's correct—yet the children's deception definitely complicated matters. I'm dreadfully sorry for all the trouble it's caused you.

Silica

Oh, it was no trouble, really. It was a bit of a shock, but we got through it in the end!

Silica

So... What's going to happen to the kids?

Mayor

Oh, they'll receive a proper scolding, don't you worry. Nobody was hurt this time—but cry wolf often enough and no one will pay attention to you when the real howling starts.

Silica

True...

Silica

And what about that little monster...?

Mayor

Generally, humans and monsters cannot coexist.

Silica

Huh?!

Mayor

However, there have been tales of people coming to their aid. And in return for their kindness, the monsters showed them a lifetime of gratitude.

Silica

So...

Mayor

Well, as it doesn't appear to be dangerous, I think we can keep it in the village.

Silica

Phew, that's good to hear...

Mayor

Thank you for all of your help with this matter. Please, take this money as compensation for your trouble.

Silica

Okay, now the quest is actually cleared! It's nice that they got a happy ending, but that fight was scary!

Silica

You know what he said about humans and monsters living together...That was really interesting, wasn't it?

Silica

I wonder if that was a special instance for this event, or if a normal player could tame a monster, too?

Silica

Life here would be so much more fun with a cute little beast by my side...

Silica

Anyway, you were a huge help clearing that quest. Thank you!

Silica

If there's anything I can do to help you, feel free to ask any time!