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The origins of monsters in Abyss City vary depending on their type.

While there are monsters that increase their population through reproduction among the same species, monsters that do not have a normal reproductive process, such as machines or spirits, appear in this world through a special process.

There are two main parts to this special process.

The first is a dimensional rift believed to be connected to another world.

Although most of them appear out of nowhere and cause damage, the most representative example that is always on people’s lips is the void whale.

Because the monster that created the dimensional rift within its huge mouth erased the southern powerhouse Solarea from the map.

And the second case is the black stone monolith that swallowed Rohan and the girl.

Originally, this monolith had the same properties of generating monsters, although its shape was different from the dimensional crack.

From one day onwards, a strange phenomenon occurs that teleports a certain range of pedestrians to another space.

‘Why does it have to be this day?’

It is the natural order of Abyss City that the space led by the Monolith will later be called a dungeon.

It is an intuitive name that you can understand without even visiting the space.

“···.”

Rohan, who had been lying down, opened his eyes. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was the brightly shining sun.

I moved my head left and right to look around, but fortunately, I didn’t see any dangerous creatures.

All you see are broken statues, broken stained glass, and cracked, gaping walls that let in sunlight.

‘This is not a church. This is the temple···.’

A shape that would have predicted that there would have been a ceiling above this wall originally.

Judging from the nameless vines growing on the statues and walls, it seems to have been abandoned for quite some time.

Moreover, the temperature touching the skin is as hot as midsummer.

The wind blowing faintly through the cracked walls is so hot that it can be called a hot wind.

Anyway, it was obvious to anyone that this was not Academy City Elysium.

“Ugh···.”

“Um···.”

Rohan patted the backs of Clara and Zion, who were lying on top of him and drooling.

In the end, they hugged each other so that they wouldn’t fall apart, so it would be like this. It was fortunate that he was the one who was buried at the bottom.

‘It doesn’t seem like there are any wounds.’

Clara and Zion appear to be simply asleep.

Both of them were exhaling regularly, supplying Rohan’s senses with an addictive texture and sweet scent.

Normally, this would be a situation where I would have to calm my emotions by singing the national anthem in my head.

Rohan’s mind was already as cold as if cold water had been poured into it.

The ominous aura that the monolith gave off. The tension that the unknown boulder gave off still makes my muscles stiffen.

“Hoooo···.”

Rohan took a deep breath and began to gather his thoughts while waiting for the two girls to wake up naturally.

A moment of quiet meditation.

My head is so messed up, I need to sort out the information.

‘The first dungeon was originally something the main character went through.’

What if this is the first appearance of the dungeon caused by the Monolith? No, there is no need to assume that. Rohan knows this place.

In conclusion, can we simply dismiss our involvement here as a coincidence?

Rohan reached a point where he couldn’t ignore the feeling that he was replacing the protagonist with this one incident.

[ The country that serves the sun ]

◇ Quest Content: A Monolith, a symbol of change, has appeared in Academy City. Escape safely from the twisted space with your companions!

◇ Category: Sudden

◇ Success Reward: 3,000P, full party recovery, 1 Seneca’s Luck

◇ Penalty for failure: None

‘A country that serves the sun… and a temple…’

Rohan carefully read the notification window that appeared before his eyes and chewed over the information.

I remember what kind of dungeon this is.

Although it may be possible to clear it smoothly due to the difficulty level, it is a great fortune to have the information.

‘The more points, the better. Of course, full recovery is also good, but what is Seneca’s luck? I’m seeing it for the first time.’

While pondering the questions discovered in the reward.

Clara and Zion began to move, squirming.

“Ugh··· Oh, oppa···?”

“Wow! Here···.”

The two girls raised their heads with blurry eyes at Rohan’s patting hand.

“Are you both hurt? Are you okay?”

Clara was startled and got up from above Rohan.

Zion blinked and sat down on the stone floor, quickly examining his body.

“That’s okay···.”

“I have all the equipment and I’m in good shape. The problem is, where am I?”

Rohan, who had found freedom in his body, slowly raised his upper body. At the same time, he turned on the timer on his smartphone to measure the time.

Only after completing that series of processes was I able to check the outside through the gap in the wall.

‘also.’

Apart from the current location that reminds you of some cultural heritage, the outside is lined with modern buildings that rival the academy city.

But there are no pedestrians and there is no feeling of vitality.

The windows are all shattered, the signs are dented or eaten by vines, and there is no sign of electricity.

The floor also had some areas where the asphalt or pavement blocks were stuck together, and some areas where they were completely turned over.

‘It’s not like there are no problems at all.’

The problem is recognized as soon as it is faced.

In Abyss City, dungeons are moved to stage format, but the size of the actual dungeon is not omitted.

It was just so unbelievably vast.

As Rohan finished checking, he lifted his head from the wall.

Zion and Clara were waiting for him to explain what he had seen.

“Brother. We···.”

“It’s okay. Don’t worry Clara. I’ll do something about it.”

First of all, it is important to calm Clara down, who feels particularly anxious about unidentified places and phenomena.

That way, your skills will come out properly.

“Rohan. Did you see anything?”

“First of all, there are no people and no monsters visible right now.”

“Hmm.”

Zion himself approaches and checks the outside through the gap in the wall.

“The temperature is strange. It’s not Academy City weather.”

“It’s almost midsummer. Isn’t it hot?”

The girls were taken aback by Rohan’s question. It was a fortunate thing.

“I’m weak to the cold, but I don’t get heat very much, so I’m okay.”

“This is still bearable. But I think I’ll sweat a little if I move.”

Clara followed behind Rohan, staring intently at him.

Zion began to look around.

Zion, who was certain that the building outside and the current location were of different styles, looked curious.

“This building might be a religious facility.”

“Similar.”

“Wow, you sound like you know something. Do you have any information?”

“It’s a temple that serves the sun.”

“The sun?”

“Oh. That thing in the sky.”

Rohan’s finger pointed to the ceiling of the world.

Clara was quicker to understand than Zion, who followed the tip of her hand. It was inevitable that the girl’s eyes would widen.

Because I can’t help but think of its connection to Rohan.

“A temple that worships the sun? If there’s a country that would have such a belief, I can’t think of any other country than Solarea··· But that country is already···.”

“That’s right. It’s a country that doesn’t exist anymore. I know that.”

Rohan coolly agreed with Zion’s muttering.

Rohan continued speaking at the princess’s gaze that required explanation.

“That doesn’t mean this is Solarea.”

“You’re so confident. Have you ever been to the South?”

“That’s where I’m from.”

“···!”

Zion’s mouth, hidden under the curtain, seemed to be slightly open, as if he was very surprised by the sudden confession.

Rohan headed towards the door, which was tangled with vines as if nothing was wrong.

Hot! Hot!

Pulling out the tough vines that remain vibrant and don’t dry out even in this intense sunlight.

I prepared to open the door calmly.

“Brother. I’ll do it···!”

Clara, who had been holding Rohan’s collar, took out the Balisong from her bosom and held it.

A short blade in the hands of a skilled swordsman would make even an ordinary jungler look strange.

With a light swish! The blade cut through the crack of the door precisely. The vines were cut cleanly, and if you pull hard enough, it would open.

Rohan secured the entrance and looked back before opening the door.

“Before I go, let me explain this phenomenon. I learned about monoliths at the Academy and I have some knowledge about them separately.”

“That would be useful information. I’m an idiot when it comes to this kind of experience, so I’ll listen carefully.”

“Me too···!”

There was no need for Rohan to explain at length. The method of escaping from the dungeon created by the Monolith was simple.

All there is to it is to destroy a monolith somewhere in this vast space.

I don’t know if it’s creating space or moving to that place.

A monolith that has exhausted its magic power will be in a weakened state, unlike when it first appeared, and can be easily broken.

“Even if you can’t see anything right now, there’s a high chance that there are monsters outside.”

“I see. Be prepared.”

Clara also seemed to come to her senses at the words that she could go back.

It’s not an eye that’s afraid of battle or monsters.

“Does anyone have anything I can use as a weapon?”

“Okay, wait a minute···!”

Clara hurriedly tried to pull out a weapon other than Balisong, but before she could do anything, Zion handed the dagger he was holding to Rohan.

“I have some extra. Use this.”

“Thank you. Next time, I’ll ask Clara.”

“Yeah!”

Rohan’s eyes were quick. The girl, whose lips were about to open in regret, nodded with a satisfied face.

“Who needs some time before making their final move? Feel free to tell me.”

“Rohan.”

Zion drew attention with his voice.

Rohan and Clara’s heads naturally turn.

“How many days might it take to escape from here?”

“That’s right.”

“Um···.”

Zion touched his slender chin and sighed at Rohan’s answer.

A face that can’t seem to erase the look of difficulty.

Clara didn’t understand Zion’s timidity, but Rohan immediately remembered the princess’s problem.