This new quest notification didn't bring Luca any relief.
In fact, it unsettled him.
In Eternal Game, the difficulty of a task was usually proportional to its rewards.
The fact that a simple mission like returning to the city for reinforcements would reward a Silver-grade piece of equipment meant that something serious must be happening in Riverfall City.
Despite his suspicions, Luca accepted the quest.
To complete the mission of defeating the Hydra, he would need the full strength of Riverfall City.
Even though it seemed like something had gone wrong in the city, he had no choice but to go back and investigate.
But before that, there was something else he needed to take care of.
Turning to Cassman and Catherine, Luca asked, "Do either of you happen to have any Seven-Star Flower or Goldenstone on hand?"
Cassman looked puzzled. "What do you need those materials for?"