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It was a simple assignment; survey a swamp that stayed hot and humid year-round. Isn’t this a punishment? Sending an A-rank alchemist to D-grade rifts that practically unravel themselves? “Central requested me,” Kai clarified. “I requested you.” Nico saw red—next to a list of missing alchemists: Status: Unknown.“One of the Arcanite Sages from the Forged Nation has been signing off on the annual survey reports,” Kai added.Nico’s ears flattened. And of course, a Sage with enough free time to bother him showed up.