[I repeat, the dungeon will temporarily shut down due to one of the administrative guild masters going missing. Only the Residential Area will be functioning until the guild master returns. Guild masters of guilds B ranked or above should immediately gather in the Residential Area’s plaza.]

The message noona didn’t answer my question, so I hastened to the Residential Area, while the guild communication channel became noisy.

Father reported, [Son, the dungeon’s monsters suddenly disappeared.]

[Shin, have you heard?]

[Shin-nim, where are you?]

[Shin!]

Agh, annoying! I told them I didn’t know anything as I ran to the plaza. When I arrived, the plaza was bustling with people. Soon, a familiar voice maintained the order.

“If you are not a B rank or higher guild master, please step back! You do not have the qualifications!”

The voice was telling the truth, yet it was rather harsh. This person… no, the elf was Loretta! I ran inside the plaza as I regained my composure. When Loretta saw me, she flapped her ears in greeting.

“Shin-nim, you’re here!” she exclaimed happily.

I shouted, “Loretta! I was worried because you weren’t at the Floor Shop!”

She revealed a bright smile. “Huhu, were you worried that I went missing? There’s no way I would run away, leaving my beloved Shin-nim behind!”

I couldn’t help but smile. I sighed in relief and looked around. Within the plaza, there weren’t...