Map of the area? You’d find one of those at the town. Going back to town to report the slimes would be a sign of failure without knowledge. Also, that many slimes? Looks like something is up. Best to look for the kid quick then report back. Grab a map. Plan out some organized searches and send out some scouts before returning to the cave with proper anti-slime equipment and cleaning up/search for more clues.

Technically you don’t need a map of the area to kill any slimes still in that cave or to check other parts of the cave they were told to check for the kid. From a strict time management perspective it would be easier to do that first.

I’m not voting though, I’m just unconvinced a map would help find the cave your currently standing next to. Maybe I’m just voting against a map. Fuck maps.

Kill the slimes I say

Find the kid. This will help the Starfall village folk like you more. You may be given a map, if you are a local hero