I stared up while lying on the ground. The dungeon boss had been killed, but the scorching heat remained and dug into my clothes.

Bored, I tilted my head to the side. Chae Nayun’s team chatted some distance away. They offered me to join them, but I refused. I was too tired to answer any questions they’d inevitably ask.

“Huum.”

Chae Nayun took a deep breath and got up. She walked over after stealing some glances.

“…”

She cast a shadow over me and looked down at my face.

“What.”

I curled my upper body. Chae Nayun frowned as her sweat dripped. She straightened her expression and sat next to me. Of course, she was still about 10 feet away.

“… I thought I should say this.”

I wasn’t sure if she was embarrassed or ashamed, but Chae Nayun stuttered with great difficulty.

“T-Thanks.”

“…” 

I was genuinely at a loss for words and stared in shock. I never thought I’d ever hear that from her.

Chae Nayun. Age 17-27 in the...