From Bashi causing trouble, to transporting ingredients and preparing for the competition, and finally to the end of the competition, a little over a week has passed.
During this time, the adventurers' exploration of Lake Lienia has never ceased; on the contrary, their progress has been getting faster and faster.
This is partly due to the increasing number of people entering, but also because everyone is gradually becoming familiar with the area, and even beginning to undertake personalized DIY projects in certain aspects.
One prominent example is the refurbishment of the Academy Gate Town, making it increasingly habitable.
With the leadership of the Skyrim Strategy Group, a team composed of magicians and beastmen has been clearing collapsed buildings and erecting new houses. Although not aesthetically pleasing, these structures are extremely durable—able to withstand an attack from a Mud Fish Dragon's Dragon Car without collapsing.