Herag had previously looked at Digran's file but hadn't thought about it much because he was busy completing search missions.

Now, upon reviewing the file again, Herag discovered some anomalies.

Digran came from the Mozambique Slums and possessed some wizard qualifications.

According to the records, he was a Third Class Wizard Apprentice.

The Root Bar was his establishment, and it had been running for over twenty years.

The file was straightforward, without much information, suggesting that Digran was just an ordinary resident of Silver Moon City.

But Herag's eyes fell on the first line, on the words "Mozambique Slums."

Seeing "Mozambique Slums," Herag suddenly remembered that Doron and Max also originated from the Mozambique Slums.

All three came from the slums and were Abyssal Cultists; it was too much of a coincidence.

While the population of the Mozambique Slums was large, so having some Abyssal Cultists was normal.

However, repeatedly encountering ones from the slums made Herag start to have some thoughts.

He took out a Talisman Stone to convey his observation to Pries.

Pries replied, "Indeed, many Abyssal Cultists come from the slums, partly due to the large population, and also because the poor living conditions make them more susceptible to the influence of the Evil Gods of the Abyss Plane, thereby becoming Abyssal Cultists."

Pries seemed to know this point already and didn't find it special.

The slums are a place where evil easily breeds, thus the probability of appearing Abyssal Cultists is naturally higher.

Serlandir also knew this but had no solutions.

The Mozambique Slums were the densest area in Silver Moon City, extremely chaotic, essentially unmanageable, and no one would attempt to manage it.

Serlandir was actually very unaware of the current situation in the slums, and as long as there were no major disturbances, they wouldn't intervene.

Moreover, the slums themselves were very closed-off, strictly monitoring any outsiders who entered.

Ordinary people wouldn't dare go to that place; if something happened inside, they would have to suffer the consequences alone.

If someone died in there, no one would know, nor could it be investigated.

Even if one attempted to investigate, if things escalated, they could easily scapegoat someone to appease it.

"Could Digran be hiding in the Mozambique Slums?" Herag asked.

"It's a possibility." Pries replied.

Herag continued, "Have we ever checked there?"

"The situation in the Mozambique Slums is very complex. First, if Digran is hidden there, it's tough to find him. Besides, if we actually went, he would hear about it and flee before we even reach the door."

"The main issue with the slums is that we can't just storm in; it could easily incite a slum riot. If the slums riot, it would affect the entire Silver Moon City's social stability."

"In the Land of Dawn, there's a strict ban against mass civilian slaughter. If the slums riot, it wouldn't be you killing them, but they launching suicidal attacks, causing massive casualties."

"By then, many people would undoubtedly die, and if such a thing occurs, not just me but even Master Parker would be held accountable."

Pries explained the uniqueness and complexity of the Mozambique Slums.

In the Land of Dawn, the massacre of ordinary people is strictly prohibited.

If the Silver Moon City's slums rioted, the matter would inevitably spread, becoming a reason for other wizard organizations to condemn Serlandir.

In the Land of Dawn, the major wizard organizations have both cooperative and competitive relationships.

Serlandir certainly wouldn't want such things happening within his territory.

So over the years, dealing with slums has been approached with extreme caution.

Even knowing that an Abyssal Cultist like Digran was hiding in the Mozambique Slums, they wouldn't investigate.

Because the risk is too great, no one could bear the responsibility and possible consequences.

After all, Digran is just an Abyssal Cultist, not worth Serlandir risking a slum riot to capture him.

After listening to Pries, Herag understood the situation in the Mozambique Slums.

Serlandir's attitude seemed to be laissez-faire, treating it like a hot potato no one wanted to manage.

As long as no major riots occurred, they only sent basic rations in and didn't interfere much more.

"But won't this management approach cause problems?"

Herag couldn't help but wonder.

If the Mozambique Slums continued to receive such treatment, over time, it would become a ticking time bomb for Silver Moon City, ready to explode at any moment.

The issue with the Mozambique Slums was like everyone knowing it's a bomb that will eventually go off.

But if touched, it would immediately explode; leaving it alone at least wouldn't explode right away, and thus, no one tended to it.

Herag then searched for news about the Mozambique Slums in the tavern forum and frowned after reading.

He felt it necessary to investigate the situation in the Mozambique Slums, not for the safety of Silver Moon City, but for his own.

Herag noticed that many were completely unaware of the conditions there, having no clue what's happening inside.

Poverty, backwardness, chaos, evil…

These were the general impressions most had of the Mozambique Slums, but anything more specific was entirely absent.

It's as if people inside the slums didn't use Talisman Stones, as no one mentioned detailed situations inside.

While others could remain oblivious, Herag couldn't afford to be unaware.

He lived in Silver Moon City, and without a certain degree of understanding, he wouldn't be prepared if something suddenly happened in the future.

Knowing the slums were a ticking time bomb, Herag couldn't pretend he hadn't seen this, and he needed to at least grasp the situation.

Should he spot any anomalies, he could at least prepare mentally and plan in advance.

In the absence of shelter, no eggs remained intact; Herag didn't believe that if a significant event happened in Silver Moon City, he could remain unaffected.

Going to assess the situation could enable him to prepare early.

He decided to act immediately, preparing to head to the Mozambique Slums to first observe the outskirts.

The Mozambique Slums were located in the western part of Silver Moon City, covering a vast area larger than most wealthy or civilian districts.

Because no one paid attention to it usually, it was easy to overlook, making people think it was as insignificant as a small corner.

Having carefully looked over the map of the Mozambique Slums, Herag felt even more apprehensive.

With such a large area and high population density, just how many people lived there?

No one knew.

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