PAID

The Unknown Without Any Clues.@@novelbin@@

Utopia, bound in chains, successfully repelled the endless waves of Rage Howlers without a single casualty.

After such a grueling battle, the group sought a base for rest.

Following the light shot by Shin Se-hee, they arrived at a dead-end space—a 10-meter cube with three walls completely sealed off, leaving only the entrance they came through.

It was spacious enough for Utopia’s seven members to lie down with room to spare, and in the case of an ambush, they only had to block one direction, making it an ideal resting spot.

Thud—

Lee Yuri and Ichika lit a fire in the center, while Kang Do-hee and Alice quickly set up the tents.

Soon, it was time to eat the portable meals they had brought.

Chomp, chomp.

The atmosphere in the party was tense.

Just before the Rage Howler wave ended, Kang Do-hee and Shin Se-hee had exchanged sharp words. Although the exact details weren’t clear, judging by Kang Do-hee’s repeated cursing toward thin air, it seemed their argument had escalated into serious emotional conflict.

Hiss—Hiss—

“Se-hee, the noise-blocking barrier and monster repellent have been set up.”

…Yes, thank you, Jin Yu-ha.

Shin Se-hee’s voice, heard through the communication gem, was dripping with dejection.

Jin Yu-ha…

You trusted me and left it to me, but… I couldn’t handle it.

But the others expressed dissatisfaction with my leadership. Today’s gate was a regular one, so we managed, but if it had been a demon gate… we definitely would have failed.

…

But… everyone seemed unhappy with my leadership. Even if Kang Do-hee voiced it out loud, the others…

Yes…?

…

…You said that if you stayed in command, you wouldn’t be able to show your full potential.

…No, I haven’t…

J-Jin Yu-ha!? What are you—? No! You can’t! You’re still wearing the magic-restriction restraints—