The situation ended with Kim Suho’s arrival, but I spent another hour looking around before descending the world tree.

“Argh, what a pain.”

I couldn’t help but groan as I landed. Even with parkour, the tree was abnormally big. I shook off the numbness in my hands and legs before checking my points.

[22 Points]

That should be a bit below average. I gained 10 from hunting monsters and 12 from Chae Nayun. The first place cadet scored 130 points in the original story, so I needed another 50 points to pass safely. It should be possible if I busily worked today and tomorrow.

I turned around optimistically.

“…”

My body stiffened with goosebumps.

The Chameleon Troupe’s Boss, disguised as Seo Ijin, stood before me. She silently approached and stared with her black eyes.

Why is she here?

Cold sweat ran down my back, and my survival instincts roared. I forced myself to calm down. She should be here to observe, not fight.

“What’s the matter?”

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