“We shouldn’t give up in shame. This is an adventure. Until we meet the ‘Creator’, we’ll persevere. I need to know why he did this to us. Do you agree?”

“No… I don’t agree,” Biyeon said as she shook her head.

San narrowed his eyes.

Biyeon continued, “I will be the protagonist. We will definitely see the ending. I won’t quit in the middle nor feign false pretenses. I need to see that son of a bitch.”

“You don’t mind the endless waves of frustration, struggle, and stress that we’ll be facing?” San asked as he laughed bitterly.

“No, I don’t mind. And another thing, never die before me! This is not a request. It is an order.”

***

The battle was over. Traces of the previously fierce battle remained in the square. The day was gradually getting dark, heralding a cold night in the desert. The heat that seemed to suffocate them in the daytime had already gone. The air became cool and refreshing.

[It didn’t meet my expectations.] San mentioned to Biyeon in their private channel.

[When I first saw how it or they used illusions, I...