NOVEL NEXT chapter 25
25 – Yeah…? Me…?(1)
When I opened my eyes again, the day had already passed.
Looking through the window, the sun was up in the middle of the sky.
What does that mean, it’s already too late to go to the academy.
“It’s already… Monday…? That’s ridiculous…”
I hate Mondays.
Give me back my… Well-planned weekend…!
Still, well. You can rest for today.
Even the academy won’t force me to come back after experiencing this kind of situation.
And there are still too many things to sort out.
First of all, how did things go after I passed out?
I still don’t know how I came back alive.
Even in this area, it seemed that they didn’t know anything other than the fact that a boss was born in a dungeon.
In that case, the possibilities are almost narrowed down to one.
‘Kylia saved me…? No, but she was hit then she must have been hit and she would have been knocked down.’
This is the second one.
I don’t know who saved me and why.
There’s no chance that more people came inside, so it’s very likely that Killia saved it.
And last.
This is the current condition of Killia.
Now that I think about it again, it is so strange.
Whether or not she entered the Desire, her own powers would not have changed.
I don’t know how much power she has now, but at least I don’t think she’s weak enough to be retired in one charge.
Or am I overestimating her too much?
But then how the hell did you save me?
My head hurts.
There are so many variables to consider.
With my current situation, what I can know is very limited.
If you don’t ask Killia directly…
Smart.
At that time, I heard a knock on the door from outside the hospital room.
Is this time already?
Yesterday, I told Yoo Chun-hwa that she was too tired right now, so I told her to visit me later.
It’s a bit early, but if you arrive right after class, it’s the perfect time.
“Yes, come in.”
“Wow! I’m glad you look better than I thought! How is it? Didn’t you miss your friend?”
“…Eh?”
That……
Uh……
……Suddenly!?!?!?!?
Are you going to show up again like this?
What are you thinking?
Due to Kilia’s sudden visit to the hospital room, her thought circuit stopped for a moment.
“Ahahahaha. You don’t have to look stupid. Look! I’m already healed.”
“No… That, how…?”
“…..? What do you mean?”
Her head started to hurt more and more, but it worked out.
Looking at her now, she doesn’t seem to have any intention of harming her.
I don’t know what her purpose is, but it might be easier for her to ask her directly.
“How did you get me out of that cave…? I already looked badly injured. My mother’s doppelganger? What happened?”
“Ah…? I saved you? That’s strange. Surely you saved me?”
“Uh…?”
“There’s no way I, who is so weak, innocent and pitiful, can defeat such a terrifying monster… Just kidding, I should be thankful…?”
In the midst of that, you could say that you were innocent and pitiful.
Seeing as he doesn’t even extend his words, it means that he really thinks that way.
I almost got a little taken aback, but that’s not the point.
“I… Saved you?….. Excuse me, could you explain the situation?”
“Yeah? Ah… It’s not that difficult…It’s just…”
“Just…?”
“I’m very shy…”
What the hell did I do?
What did you do?
Show me what they saw…!
“That… You hugged me and saved me…?”
“What next?”
“Wait a minute… I’m close…”
“Sorry, please explain quickly. I have too many things to think about.”
“After that, he kept fighting with the Mummy Doppelgänger that jumped out. Then he was attacked once…. After that, he jumped up as if he had awakened, and he killed it in a wonderful way…!”
“My, I…?”
“Yes!
As if he had awakened…?
Wait a minute.
‘Status open.’
Player Name : Kim Gasok
Occupation: Cadet (1st year)
Alignment: Weak line
Stamina: 12 Mana: 5 Strength: 10
mana: 5 Speed: 999 Luck: 5
Characteristics: [Speed][Upgraded][Acceleration][Blessing of the Windy Moon][Overimmersion][???]
Statistically, there was no significant change.
Certainly, having my stamina increased by 2 and my strength reaching double digits is a good thing in my situation, but that wouldn’t be an awakening enough to defeat my doppelganger.
When I looked down with that thought in mind, I saw two characteristics I hadn’t seen before.
[Overimmersion]
[Special]
[It becomes impossible to distinguish between game and reality. You can skip the point of view normally and face the situation from a distant point of view. Helps with judgment and composure. However, in return, the degree of immersion is insufficient, and the effect of improving stats or correcting stats is limited.]
[Active 1: Overimmersion – Momentarily overimmerse your mind in this world, maximizing the effort and correction of the stats that were lacking for 1 minute, as well as combat effects.]
[Active 2: ??? – It has not been unlocked.]
[???]
[Special]
[Release conditions have not been released yet.]
What is this… What the heck is it?
When the hell did this trait come from?
It’s even a first-time feature.
Even I, who have mastered this game, have never seen that [Special] Trait.
Even the contents are strange.
Isn’t it like an opportunistic characteristic created only for me who came into this world?
Game and reality?
It is a concept that completely penetrates this world.
There is no way this trait exists in other people.
“That… Hey…? Didn’t you forget I was there…?”
Besides, what?
There are restrictions on stat growth…?
So, are all the efforts I’ve made so far in vain?
I… What are the exercises I’ve been trying to raise my stamina stat so far?
Here… It’s hard to grow further…?
“Ah… This is the first time I haven’t received so much attention…. To have a girl like me right in front of me… And ignore it like this while having a conversation…”
What the hell am I supposed to do then?
What are the remaining actives and [???] Traits?
What I need to do next is…
“Excuse me!!!!!!”
“Wow…!”
Suddenly, a beautiful face appeared in front of my eyes.
The deep reddish purple eyes are looking straight into my eyes.
Anyway, I was a little annoyed, as if I had left it alone for too long thinking about it.
… What the hell have I done…?
“Indeed…”
“I’m sorry…!!!!! It wouldn’t be polite to act like suddenly ignoring a friend in front of you, but I’m really sorry. I was lost in my thoughts for a while, so I couldn’t hear what you were saying.”
“Ah, no… If you come out like that, I’m too subtle to argue anymore…”
The tone of voice is stretched.
Please take your life…?
“Well, it’s okay. I got an apology, too? I guess I’ll have to go now as the time is up. We’ll see you next time, right?”
“Uh… Next time…?”
“Next time…? What the hell do you mean…”
“Ah, no… That, we’re friends, right? We can meet whenever we want… hahahaha…”
“Isn’t it? Hee hee…”
Looking at the fact that he noticeably likes the word “Friend,” He seems cute, and sometimes he feels remorse.
I don’t think this is particularly meaningful.
Chunhwa Yoo and this guy are like that, I don’t know why everyone is so obsessed with being friends.
If you are born with a face like that, don’t you usually have a lot of friends around you?
What are the benefits of being friends with someone like me…
“Anyway, okay! Here’s my number. Let’s exchange contact information.”
“Uh, um. Right. Now, here.”
“Hmmm. Then I’m done. See you later? Maybe we’ll see you again soon…”
See you again… What do you mean…?
Anyway, she disappeared from her hospital room, leaving behind her unknown rice cake.
I can’t figure it out.
It seems that the question has been cleared up a little, but only bigger questions have come back.
I’m getting a little tired… Should I get some more sleep…?
Boom!!!
Then, she opens the door of the hospital room again and someone enters.
“That… Over there, Yoochunhwa? Maybe you opened it too hard?”
“…….”
“Oh! I’m glad you’re feeling better than I thought! You’re not hurt, are you?”
Three team members enter.
Anyway, why is Yoo Chun-hwa in such a state?
Have you gotten used to this team?
But how to say… It’s not like a steamed-up girl, but that’s like…
“…….Who are you…?
………..Yandere…?
“Huh?”
“Who is it? That guy who just left.”
“Ah… That’s the person I met when I was forced to split into the boss room in that dungeon. Um, nothing special…”
“He said he was your best friend… Is that right?”
“Huh…? Ah, no… It’s to the point of being a best friend… Just a friend…”
“Hmm…… Are you friends?”
No, why the hell is that…
Where did the switch work?
Killia went out again and what did she do. Is she a best friend?
I don’t know what the hell that means, but it seems that Yoo Chun-hwa’s trigger has been activated.
“Before me… You were giggling in the hospital room with a friend like that…?”
“That… Yuchunhwa? The atmosphere is heavy…”
“… Be quiet.”
“Hibb.”
No….Wait a minute… That, Yoo Chun-hwa…?
Wouldn’t you like to talk to us…?