Soon, midnight came.
At the dungeon's entrance, fewer and fewer people were present—adventurers who had just returned or those planning to enter. The Oni Uncle stood ever vigilant, as if he hadn't left his post for even one second.
Right then, the portal shone, indicating that someone was coming out.
The first to arrive was an orange rabbit beastman, Cassy, who quickly greeted the Oni Uncle with her usual tireless smile.
"Ah, Uncle! We're back~! And sorry, but please step back a little. Star's pulling a big cart!"
"Ou! Welcome back!" the Oni Uncle replied, stepping aside as she requested. "Did you have a large haul today? Good, good!" He praised them with a grin.
Cassy dashed back into the portal before emerging again. Behind her, Aster was pulling a large EM Cart, which was piled high with countless monster materials, nearly overflowing from the cart itself!