Fluffy white clouds drifted lazily across the sky. In a breezy green field, Do-Jun surveyed his surroundings. Beneath a massive tree bursting with lush greenery, a young girl with soft, white wings lay fast asleep.0

Do-Jun had just stepped from the third floor of the Core to the fourth, though he wasn’t really sure if this was actually the fourth floor. Not a single adventurer or even the usual monsters were in sight, which made him a bit skeptical.0

Without hesitation, Do-Jun walked toward the girl. She appeared to be in a deep sleep; even as he got closer, she didn’t stir. Scratching his head, Do-Jun considered what to do before sitting down beside her and leaning against the tree.0

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Cecilia was napping in the Buffer Zone, as she did every day. Occasionally, she encountered adventurers passing between floors of the Core, but it had been over a year since she last met anyone. Stretching her arms, Cecilia let out a long yawn, wondering how she should spend the day.0

Just then, a voice spoke from nearby. “Are you awake?”0

“Eeeek!” Startled, Cecilia jumped back from the...0