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Ren, on the other hand, was amazed by the King's swift intelligence. He had only been in the city for an hour, but his and Erza's actions at the gate had already reached the King's ears. To be a King in a place surrounded by demon beasts, to develop his country to such prosperity, and even dare to plot to slay a dragon... this King Reno was indeed not a simple man.
Erza, however, quickly recovered from her shock at the tournament proposal and focused on the core problem. "Since Your Majesty the King is already prepared with a plan and a tournament, why issue an SS-Class Quest and entrust it to us Mages? What is our role in your plan?"
The King's expression became grim once more. "The purpose of the entrustment is simple. The sealed location of the Demon Dragon is deep within the Demon Beast Great Forest. The demon beasts in that region have been affected by the Dragon's leaking magic power for years, all transforming into terrifyingly powerful monsters. I once sent my strongest troops to suppress them, but we suffered heavy losses. Without eliminating those monsters, it's impossible for our champion to even reach the temple."
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