Trap

Both of them had an elated expression as they were hailed as heroes, but looking at the faces of the villagers who held their noses, they realised that after breaking through, some impurities had left their bodies.

Despite the good feeling that being celebrated and praised gave them, they were embarrassed about the state they were in and wanted to quickly leave and return to the academy.

"As our heroes, you may use any bath you please and we can prepare a meal. If you would like it" offered the village chief who was an old man that was respected by all the villagers.

They had approximately 4 and a half hours to return to the academy, and if they factored in the 1-hour ride back on the carriage, that would be longer while carrying the beast, they would have some time.

If they also factored in selling the beast's body, they could spend an hour at most in the village if they wanted to get back on time.