As Ai finished off the goblins, he approached the group with an angelic smile.
Ai: Are you guys okay?
The group exchanged hesitant glances before responding.
???: Yeah, we're fine, thanks.
They introduced themselves to Seo and Ai:
Young: I'm Lee Young.
Joon: I'm Gyeon Joon.
Byung-soon: I'm Jin Byung-soon.
Souyanh: I'm Jin Souyanh, Byung-soon's twin.
Haiso: I'm Yeon Haiso.
Eunha: I'm Moon Eunha.
Taeun: And I'm Jaekbin Taeun!
*Ai smiled slyly, thinking.*
Ai: *"Looks like I've met Seo's future companions earlier than expected."*
Seo and Ai introduced themselves, with Seo giving a subtle warning to the group not to ask questions.
Seo: I'm Taejoo Seo.
Ai: I'm Ai - nothing more, nothing less.
Ai asked calmly, his soft expression a stark contrast to the bloodstains on his body.
Ai: Does anyone have a phone?
Taeun: We all have phones.
Ai: Then check the news. I'm sure our country is surrounded by... something that will change everything.
Taeun hesitated but checked the news, shocked to find reports of creatures and a massive blue portal.
*Ai muttered under his breath.*
Ai: "Those dumb reporters - it's clearly called Dungeons, not Portal."
The group's attention turned to Ai, their suspicious gazes making him seem like an adult trapped in a child's body.
Joon: Dungeons?
*Ai brushed it off.*
Ai: "It's just useless, don't mind it."
The group exchanged uneasy glances, sensing that Ai's behavior was unusual for a child. Seo observed Ai's predictions and behavior, thinking.
Seo: *"I should gather some clues from him."*
Seo chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eye.
