Chapter 446: Contact

The situation had progressed to this point but was far from over.

To avoid future investigations implicating him, Roger thought it essential to fabricate an alibi for himself.

He took out the only remaining drops of the Spring of Emerald and drank two, then entered the valley and began to frantically absorb the vitality of the surrounding plants.

His injuries healed at an incredibly fast rate.

Once he had mostly recovered, at least enough that it wasn't outwardly apparent, Roger returned to the Hunter's Cabin.

He removed everything from his person that might raise suspicions, placed it all into the Storage Box, and after a careful check to ensure there were no significant issues, he shouldered the Sword of the Sun and left, pushing the door open.

Not much time had passed, and the sun was still high when Roger leisurely went to the garage to get his car, then drove to the Dublin residence.