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Broad daylight, when the sun is asserting itself.

The bonfire was a nice size compared to last night.

Rohan looked down, feeling the gentle warmth spreading out.

“Ugh···.”

Ichinose appears to be sleeping so deeply that you wouldn’t even notice if she was carried away.

Traveling through dreamland with quiet breathing contrasting with powerful force.

‘Should I just burn this?’

Rohan pulled one out of the pile of firewood and placed it on the fire.

I plan to wake Ichinose up when the firewood I put in now turns to ash.

‘I’ve only been up for a few hours and I’m already sleepy, hungry, and thirsty…’

After emptying your hands, quietly open a glass of water to quench your thirst.

‘It’s not an ordinary test because I actually experienced it.’

I remember the time when I was a hunter and was isolated underground for a long time by monsters.

That means the stickers are that effective.

It was certainly a turning point for cadets who grew up in affluent environments.

The aspect of preparing for the Monolith Dungeon also stands out.

“···.”

Rohan watched blankly as the campfire chewed through the wood.

Is this what you call a bully?

The sound of wood burning. The sound of Ichinose’s breathing.

In a place where white noises were mingling, Rohan opened the quest window.

[ Uneasy Peace ]

◇ Quest Content: You have observed the shadows that have taken place in the world. You are aware of the turbid currents and impurities that are trying to blend in with the flow, but as a cadet, you must diligently take the midterm exam.

◇ Category: Main Story

◇ Success Reward: Differential payment based on rank and contribution

◇ Penalty for failure: None

I looked at the contents and thought deeply.

‘Will Chapter 2 of the main story proceed exactly the same?’

Of course Rohan remembers.

Compared to the bitter taste of Chapter 1 of Abyss City, Chapter 2 was light in content and even pleasing to the eyes at the end.

You can also watch the battles between the real powerhouses that players have been curious about.

Because you can guess the level of power the protagonist should aim for and face one of the dark sides of the world.

‘But that’s when you play a game.’

Light and pleasing to the eye is literally the gamer’s point of view.

If you think about it, two chapters are more dangerous.

‘Omega… Since the fact that he escaped just ends with a text message, it’s hard to guess how he escaped.’

Let’s take a closer look at Chapter 2 of the main story.

Naturally, the thinking becomes longer.

The gist of Chapter 2 was that it was appealing to encounter other cadets and have various interactions depending on the choices you made.

It was fun to experience the characters in non-lethal combat and use characters I don’t own and characters that will be released.

If you take all the rewards like that, the backflow praise society will appear at the end, and the framework of Chapter 2 is to show the gamers that these are one of the villains who will be nagging at you in the future.

“Hmm···.”

I don’t know how to translate these things into reality. There are too many variables to just relax and focus on the test in front of you.

Of course, there is no part in the final battle where the protagonist can get involved, so if we leave it as it is, there is a high probability that the most important part will go according to the established theory.

But I can’t completely get rid of my anxiety.

I’m worried.

Will the battles be exactly like the ones in Abyss City?

Will the match between Jooyeon and Omega, which has been going on so splendidly, end in a comfortable draw after a time limit?

Since I have the information advantage, I want to go with the flow and do something.

Unlike Zion’s work, the level of the enemy called ‘Omega’ was too high.

Since the last part of Chapter 2 is the main character’s stage, the opponent is also a worthy rival.

If a cadet clumsily interferes, he or she may die without even knowing what happened.

If you interfere with the main character, the battle may not end in a draw.

‘I wish it would just end without the appearance of the countercurrent praise club. Looking at the quest, that doesn’t seem to be the case.’

If things don’t go as planned, the cadets will be safe.

Because there was a price Omega promised for receiving Hex’s help.

“Ah.”

It’s time to wake up Ichinose.

As I was digging through information to try to predict the outcome, time passed quickly.

He looks at the sleeping girl and raises his voice.

“Oh my god. Get up.”

“Ugh···.”

Due to Ichinose’s personality, the last time she kept putting him to sleep was yesterday.

I would like to let them sleep soundly, but the image of one side shouldering more burdens than the other on equal footing is something that makes Ichinose angry.

If we distribute roles among ourselves, trouble will not arise.

“Ichinose Yui, open your eyes right now.”

Rohan continued speaking in a low voice.

The girl writhed slightly and made a noise.

“Dad··· Yui will sleep a little more···.”

“Dad?”

Rohan giggled at Ichinose’s sleep talk.

Ichinose Yui, the successor to a very smart company, is this why she becomes so soft when she is with her family.

This is a rare scene that you will never see in Abyss City.

“Dad, I’ll make you some ramen. Wake up.”

“···?”

Ichinose blinked her eyes with a half-asleep look on her face.

The golden eyes are exposed and hidden repeatedly.

“Are you up?”

“···.”

The eyelids are drooping. Even though the eyes are closed, it looks like the person is awake.

Silence. Lips that feel conflicted.

What is Ichinose thinking right now that she can’t move? Is she remembering the snort she just let out in her sleep?

“Ahem! Excuse me···.”

Ichinose gets up as if nothing happened.

But it’s really a shame.

The girl has learned to hide her emotions, but she is not good enough at acting to ignore and hide the shame that goes beyond the line. She still lacks shamelessness.

That’s why I open my mouth.

“Rohan.”

“Why.”

“Forget it quickly. Erase it from your memory.”

“What are you deleting?”

“That···.”

Ichinose’s face is not red because of the small bonfire.

That’s for sure.

Rohan couldn’t stand the sight of the girl and said a word.

“Just tell Dad. What will I forget?”

“!!!”

Ichinose jumped up from her seat in surprise.

He must have been quite flustered because his jewel-like eyes were clearly visible.

The emotions were surging and ready to rush out the door at any moment.

“Okay, I won’t do it.”

“···.”

“Sit down. I’m thinking about eating and going to bed.”

“Haaah···!”

Ichinose, who had blown off steam with a dry wash, sat down.

Is this practical exam a day that will renew her dark history? The girl felt dizzy.

“Anyway, I’ll fill the bowl with water first.”

It’s also perfect for giving Ichinose time to catch her breath.

Rohan said that it would be better to use the drinking water received yesterday quickly, and got up from his seat to take his lunch box.

After giving it some time.

Rohan returned to his residence with a smile on his face.

“Oh my god.”

“If someone hears, why do you call me by such an embarrassing name···!”

“Is it okay if I call you when no one is around?”

“Will it work?”

I was sure that when I opened my eyes, Rohan would be smiling brightly.

This is a different kind of prank from the one Noah sticks around with every day.

“It’s too bad. It’s stuck in my mouth so I think I’ll keep thinking about it.”

“Haa··· If that’s the case, I should think of a nickname for Rohan too.”

“I’m fine. When I get back, I’ll change the name registered on my phone.”

“···.”

Rohan had a hunch. The fun would end here.

If you go any further, you’ll get brain dead.

The moment I took it out again, I was sure that Ichinose would vomit.

“Ichinose. Do you like ramen?”

Rohan nonchalantly placed the boiling water in a bowl on the fire.

Ichinose answers with a pout.

“I’ve tried it. I don’t hate it.”

“How’s your stomach now? If you don’t feel well, you can sleep and eat more.”

“I’m hungry··· Rohan is hungry too, right? I’m eating now.”

Ichinose answers honestly. I am satisfied.

Rohan grabbed the ramen bag and started mumbling whatever came to mind.

“It’s important to boil it well, but I think ramen is particularly susceptible to situations. There are times when ramen is delicious.”

“Is there such a thing?”

“Ramen to eat after playing in the water, ramen to eat after finishing snow removal work in the middle of winter, ramen to eat to cure a hangover. There are a few more.”

“···If you take out the last one, doesn’t it mean that you’re hungry and it’s delicious?”

Rohan opened the bag, raising the corners of his lips at Ichinose’s answer.

We didn’t open the canned food because we agreed in advance to save it.

“Anyway, this kind of outdoor environment is one of the factors that makes ramen taste better.”

“Rohan is going to make it? I can make ramen too.”

“This is not an area for division of labor. I can’t give in. I’ll cook the ramen.”

At the sight of Rohan, Ichinose showed a rare, playful smile.

“Are you saying that it opens up a new world of ramen that I have never experienced before?”

“Hmm, to that extent···? I’ll try my best to control the water first.”

“I’m really, really looking forward to it.”

Ichinose, who has caught the dog, looks on in a flower-cup pose.

It may have been an action intended to put pressure on him, but Rohan felt healed just by looking at it.

‘Let’s do it right away.’

Now that I’ve decided to eat ramen, there’s no reason to hesitate.

Rohan made the pan horizontal by placing firewood on it as a support.

“Once the water boils··· Hmm?”

A subtle movement.

Rohan, who was continuing his introduction to ramen, turns his gaze towards the entrance.

Pick up the longsword that was placed on the floor.

Ichinose finished preparations faster than Rohan.

He was ready to swing his sword at any moment.

““···.””

Rohan and Ichinose exchanged hand signals they had learned in class.

To escape the narrow terrain, I hold my breath and come out of my shelter and stand outside.

The sound of footsteps is faint. To Ichinose, it is a sound that is extremely clear.

There are two people.

It’s coming at you, stepping on the muddy ground after being hit by heavy rain. It’s headed this way, so you can’t ignore it.

It was natural that the tension would increase as the opponents got closer.

Rohan and Ichinose looked at each other, confirming that it was a familiar atmosphere.

“This?”

“That’s a familiar sound. They’ll notice it soon.”

Take the strength out of your hand holding the sword.

The two waited for the cadets to cross from beyond the bushes.