Premonition 3

This world is a game.

No matter what anyone says, it’s just a game.

You gain experience by killing monsters.

You can level up by gaining experience.

They even say you can conquer dungeons now.

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[Yu Sua]

Lv. : 73

Exp : 416/67000

HP : 160

MP : 120

[Status]

Strength : 60(Rank : B)

Agility : 65(Rank : B)

Intelligence : 80(Rank : A)

(Remaining points to distribute : 0)

[Special Skill]

Backdoor – Flame Sword Line{Rank : ■}

[Original Skill]

Unique Ability/Trait – Copy(Rank : B+)

[Normal Skill]

Slow Start(Rank : E)

Wisdom in Pinch(Rank : B)

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Isn’t a status window even visible like this?

So it’s strange to say this world isn’t a game.

“…Wow.”

At least ‘Military-experienced High School Girl’, Yu Sua, believed so.

“The God-tier high school girl was level 80. No wonder Carol’s head flew off in one shot.”

This is a fact that can be understood with just a little cool-headed thinking.

The history textbooks would have said that things like constellations, status windows, and even abilities didn’t exist in the world before.

“The other one is even level 100.”

Today is different.

The extraordinary has become ordinary.

“This really is a shit game.”

No, to begin with, for the AG generation born and raised in this new era like her, the concept of the extraordinary itself didn’t exist.

“Life…”

So in this crazy world.

It would be strange not to become insane.

“I don’t care anymore.”

So, Yu Sua was just living as she drifted along.

A world ruled by the absolute.

There’s no way there could be a hymn to humanity in such a place.

“I guess I should go to the dungeon…”

In a world where everything is determined by the whim of the absolute no matter how hard you try to live, living hard was a worthless thing.

“Are there any suckers who pay to be born in this kind of world?”

She doesn’t want to die, but living is troublesome in its own way.

If there was any cost like paying to be born in this world, Yu Sua swore she would never do it.

A gate is a door.

It’s a passage for monsters to cross over, and its details cannot be analyzed with current human technology.

But those who have witnessed it all say the same thing.

It’s a really good place to commit suicide.

There’s a limit to how much mana a human body can accept.

Although it varies by individual, there’s definitely a limit.

The mana spread in Earth’s atmosphere is only trace amounts.

It’s just a tiny part of what flows out from beyond the gate.

On the other side where the entire atmosphere is composed of dense mana, even the strongest body can only endure for about 5 minutes at most.

Therefore, a gate is not a place to enter directly and explore something.

Unless it’s about creating an artificial fence nearby and waiting for monsters to come out to make it a hunting ground.

Unlike this, a dungeon is a labyrinth.

A labyrinth is not where monsters inhabit but where they respawn, and it’s designed to encourage exploration for smooth leveling up.

It’s located somewhere on Earth.

It has nothing to do with the other side.

“This is…”

“A dungeon.”

Han Seoyeon and Michaela stepped into the entrance of what was the highest quality among these.

A so-called hidden dungeon that only named players can enter.

“…Indeed, it feels different from ordinary gates or hunting grounds.”

A gate is an anomalous door that appears as if the atmosphere has cracked and broken.

A hunting ground is just a habitat for monsters.

But what about this place?

What Michaela saw was stairs leading underground and a cave exuding a gloomy atmosphere.

It’s an unfamiliar place.

But it was clearly an artificially created place following a certain cultural style.

And.

■■■─!

Monsters appear.

A pack of werewolves.

It would have been the same as usual, but.

“Armor…?”

Michaela asked in surprise.

Unlike the beasts she had hunted so far, these were.

[Werewolf Warrior]

[Grade : C]

[Details : A bipedal monster with the form of a wolf. Among them, individuals whose combat power has drastically increased by wearing swords and armor.]

Steel swords in their hands.

Proper armor on their bodies.

As if they were knights, each possessed these.

“Monsters that spawn in dungeons aren’t wild.”

Han Seoyeon lightly swung her sword.

Surprisingly, the sword sliced through the air.

Not the monster’s body.

“They’re guys who’ve received some systematic training.”

The werewolf moved its body, avoiding the Falling Star Sword.

It was a technique, not that of a beast.

“Well, even so.”

Han Seoyeon thrust her sword again.

This time with all her might.

The tip of the blade cut through the monster’s body along with the armor.

“They’re just a bit stronger.”

Difficult to handle for an ordinary academy student or lower-rank hunter.

Even the original protagonist would struggle.

[You have gained 1500 Exp.]

But for a munchkin protagonist, it was as easy as eating cake, yet.

“This dungeon is a place where you can quickly become stronger by defeating such strong monsters and gaining experience, and as a bonus, you get hidden items if you conquer it to the end.”

“…I see.”

Han Seoyeon explained slowly so that even Michaela, who didn’t know much about games, could understand.

“I understand. But I’m not sure if this place is useful for you too.”

Michaela was puzzled.

The monsters here were certainly unique and boasted above-average strength, but that was all.

It was insufficient to make a strong person like Han Seoyeon grow.

Weren’t they hunted with just one slash with a bit of force?

The experience gained isn’t much either.

It’s just relatively more compared to ordinary hunting grounds.

Moreover, they don’t even get magic stones.

There wasn’t even an economic benefit.

“Well, what you’re saying is right…”

Han Seoyeon readily accepted Michaela’s point.

They were all correct.

“…The real purpose of coming here isn’t just simple hunting.”

From the perspective of someone who doesn’t know about the original story, that would be the case.

“Is there something?”

“You’ll find out soon.”

This is a hidden dungeon.

Not an ordinary dungeon.

The rewards are on a different level from ordinary dungeons.

Also, for a named player to enter a hidden dungeon.

The encounter with the third heroine was not far off.

“For now, we just need to advance!”

The original protagonist was able to achieve some growth through training and rewards here.

The hidden dungeon’s rewards should be somewhat helpful even for the current Han Seoyeon.

“…Wait a moment.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I sense a presence.”

“A presence…?”

Han Seoyeon tilted her head.

She couldn’t feel anything.

Suddenly, Han Seoyeon looked at Michaela’s status window.

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[Normal Skill]

Swordsmanship(Rank : A++)

Detection(Rank : D)

Storage(Rank : C)

Contract(Rank : E)

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Come to think of it, there were some skills with strange names there.

“…Can I ask you something?”

“I don’t mind.”

“Michaela, do you have any special powers other than your cold-handling ability?”

“I do.”

Michaela answered readily.

She had nothing to hide anymore.

“It’s a kind of magic.”

“Magic…?”

Han Seoyeon asked back in surprise.

Magic, what a fantasy-like word!

“I can store items, detect enemies, and make unbreakable contracts with mutual consent. These three are all I know.”

“That sounds interesting!”

In some sense, it’s an ability that’s more game-like than a player’s.

Han Seoyeon felt a sense of romance.

“…Is that so.”

Detection was a magic that was essential for a hero party to learn.

To find and kill demons who are always plotting vile schemes anywhere.

Contract was a magic learned for trust.

A contract sworn on the soul can never be broken.

Storage was literally a convenience magic for managing items by putting them in a subspace.

Despite having such magic, the hero party always entrusted their belongings to the guide.

All their most important possessions.

It was an implicit respect and trust towards the guide.

‘Even though it’s been a long time since I developed inventory magic, you guys always dumped your luggage on me! You never thought of me as a comrade. Not even once!’

…Although the person herself didn’t seem to think so.

“…”

It wasn’t a particularly good memory.

Michaela decided to bury this memory for now.

It’s precious time with the person she loves.

There were more important things now than the past.

“Ah, right.”

Han Seoyeon muttered.

“Then, when there was a terrorist attack on the academy’s main building before, did you find me with that skill?”

“That’s right.”

“…Hmm. Is that so?”

Han Seoyeon made a somewhat dissatisfied expression.

She spoke in a sulky voice.

“What’s wrong? Suddenly.”

“No-thing? I think you clearly said before that you knew everything from my expression…”

“…”

“That was a lie, wasn’t it?”

Michaela panicked uncharacteristically.

“N-no. I didn’t rely on magic to that extent. I knew you had some concern by looking at your expression. This magic is primarily used for detecting enemies…”

“But in the end, you found me using magic, right?”

“…That. Well, the magic certainly helped.”

“Liar.”

“…”

“I’m a little upset.”

Han Seoyeon turned her head.

It was an obvious display of sulkiness.

“…What should I do to make you feel better?”

“I wonder?”

It was a golden opportunity to regain control of the night.

Han Seoyeon deliberately continued to act upset.

“Why don’t you think about it yourself, Michaela?”

“Alright.”

Michaela acted without hesitation.

“Ah, wait…”

The words did not continue.

Michaela immediately approached and, without a word, pressed her lips together.

“Uh, hnn…!”

No matter how much she pretended to dislike it, moans of pleasure leaked out.

Because she didn’t dislike the feeling.

Kisses with Michaela, anytime.

“S-suddenly, what are you doing!”

“I was trying to make you feel better.”

“I-I’m not simple enough for my mood to improve with just one k-kiss!”

“I understand.”

“N-no, I mean, wai-!”

Hearing that one wasn’t enough.

Michaela kissed her once more.

“Is this, still not enough…?”

“…Yes.”

“You’re quite demanding.”

Michaela carefully, reaches for her chest.

Caressing carefully, slowly, surely.

“If you dislike it, you can refuse.”

“…don’t.”

“I can’t hear you.”

“…I don’t, dislike it.”

Her hand slowly, unbuttons.

And reaches beyond.

“…Yes.”

The two were momentarily.

Forgetting about the other presence.

There are multiple entrances to the dungeon.

While there’s only one destination for clearing, the locations of the entrances themselves are varied.

So it wouldn’t be strange to encounter people other than monsters.

Maybe even meet other players.

But.

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[Michaela Ernst von Wittelsbach]

Lv. : 100

Exp : 125000/125000

HP : 200

MP : 250

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But what Yu Sua saw was none other than.

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[Han Seoyeon]

Lv. : ■■

Exp : ■■■/■■■■

HP : ■■■

MP : 0

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Two Falling Star Swordsmen.

One at max level.

One whose status window wasn’t even properly visible.

“…Oh.”

Two Falling Star Swordsmen.

One was at max level.

The other one’s status window couldn’t even be seen properly.

“…Uh.”

And those two Falling Star Swordsmen were engaged in intense, passionate yuri lovemaking.

“Um, excuse me, that is.”

Is there a god-tier game where you meet the final boss as soon as you enter the dungeon?!

“Have a beautiful love. I’ll just leave here…”

How should one describe this situation?

Yu Sua could define it in three syllables.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

Fu-cked up!