Randolf was still working on his notebook, while Adis sat like an idiot while enjoying grilled meat.

It's not as good as I thought, but it could be my last meal. I can't just waste it, thought Adis.

The eccentric man looked at Adis.

“Could it be that you're not used to meat like this? Even though in my hometown, wild rabbit meat is very popular. If you feel bitter, try adding this spice powder."

Randolf took something from the outside of his backpack, then placed it right next to Adis.

"This ... "

“It is a seasoning. There are people who like raw, grilled meat, there are also those who don't, and it seems like you are the second group of people. Try. There's no harm in trying new things.”

After that, he returned to his notebook. Write all the stories and new knowledge that he just got from Adis into the small notebook.

Adis just nodded, then sprinkled the spices on the grilled meat.

Uoahhh! Delicious! W-why do the flavors mix like this? Even though it's marinated first and then grilled, this guy used the reverse method, and it worked, thought Adis.

Randolf pursed his lips. He seemed to guess what kind of reaction Adis would make at that very moment. Of course, this all comes from his experience of meeting many people.

Many doubted it, but after trying it, their first impression changed. Apart from the bitter taste caused by some black parts, Randolf's magic spices can overcome it, and turn the bitter taste into something delicious.

Not long after, Randolf finished with his small notebook. After putting it back in the backpack, he turned to Adis with relief.

“Speaking of that savage creature, are there any temples or ruins in this world that we can visit?”

"Temple? Ruins?"

Adis, who was still enjoying the grilled meat in his hands, halted. His head tilted as he looked at Randolf with doubtful eyes.

"I don't know about temples, but about ruins. I know a little about it," he answered, then took a bite.

“Ohhh!! Can you tell me where the ruins are? As for the temple... hmmm.”

For Randolf, ruins are the same as hidden treasures. There's nothing more amazing than being able to find hidden ruins all over the world, but finding one isn't that easy.

The world inhabited by this eccentric man differs greatly from Earth. Differences in weather, conditions, culture, people, and several other mysteries. However, this did not make his enthusiasm for searching for the previous mystery collapse.

He is still optimistic about achieving his dream of mapping all the ruins in all corners of the world.

"This country has ruins, but they are not as rich as the ruins in other countries"

"Country? Interesting. So where are we now?”

Addis sighed. 

"We are in the archipelagic country of the Republic of Indonesia, to be precise in the capital city of the heart of Java Island, Bandung City," he said, then placed the pieces of meat on the leaf midrib.

"Republic?! Oh! I didn't think this place was a country. I thought it was just a small town on the island opposite Goreford." Randolf stroked his chin while imagining Adis' words.

“What's even stranger is....”

Now Randolf's left eyebrow raised to one side. "Is?"

"Language. I'm not sure how to say it, but if what you say is true and real. There's no way I can understand the language you speak."

"That's right! Language. I'm really lucky to find out. The fact that we are worlds apart and also this disaster made me forget about this.”

“So, what's the next step you're going to take?”

For a while, Randolf didn't respond to Adis. He seemed to be thinking at the moment. His face had a slight wrinkle and appeared hardened, indicating that something deeply engrossed him in a difficult thought.

“Ah.. yeah. Okay." Randolf took a breath, then let it out slowly. I'm not sure yet, but I'll at least try going back to Blightmire to supply some goods first”

“Blightmire?”

The eccentric man nodded his head. "Yes. Blightmire itself is the starting place. Not a city or a kingdom, but like a remote area by the sea that is often visited by lost travelers."

“Is that like a harbor?”

“Unfortunately not. So what will Adis do after this? I don't recognize this place, but at least my Arcana Compass has found the location of the time and space distortion shard. With this, I'm sure I can return to my world.”

Randolf also took out a round compass, which appeared. On the surface, there are many connecting lines and several foreign letters that glow.

With just a quick look, Adis could tell that it resembled a compass, but he remained clueless about the function of Randolf's Arcana Compass, particularly with the peculiar floating letters.

“If we look at it from our current point, then the time and space distortion shard—Aenorst is not far from here.”

"Shards... time and space distortion?"

“Sounds cool, doesn't it? When I first got this compass from the ruins on the Svellfold Continent, I didn't expect it to have a use like this."

Adis's eyebrows suddenly raised when he heard that. "You might get lost in this world because of that compass."

“Hmm. It makes sense, but that doesn't necessarily prove why all those cursed monsters can appear in this place. Besides, if this compass could really take me to your world... then I should have known about this function a long time ago. However, so far, I know absolutely nothing about it.”

"You really don't know at all?"

Randolf nodded firmly.

“Then, is there anything you recognize in this place that has some connection to your world?”

“Relationship, huh? Wait a minute... ah!”

"You have found it?"

"This black snow!"

This black snow? Does that mean that this strange phenomenon also appeared in his place? thought Randolf.

“I understand that Svellfold is an ice continent, but if the appearance of black snow is in a warm place like Blightmire. I think there's something strange."

“Blightmire?”