Dimensional Descent

A heavy breath left Aina's lips.

The cold breeze of the damp tunnels nipped at her body, making the portions of her skin exposed to the elements ripple with goosebumps.

Though she wore the very same black military uniform covered with many pockets, it had been torn in several places due to her battle. Had it not been for her ability, she might very well have been crippled of movement by now.

'So cold…'

Aina's petite body trembled slightly, but she grit her teeth and pressed onward.

Without a choice, she was forced to put her ax away. Using such a large weapon in an enclosed space might cost her her life. So, she pulled out a sword instead.

The blade's edge gleamed within the darkness. In her left hand, she clutched the vial of red and the other, she clutched the hilt of her sword.

She didn't really think much about her weapon. She had just happened to pick it up within the Variant Zone. However, she wasn't very fond of light weapons, she felt less secure behind such a small weapon.

Aina shook her head, willing these useless thoughts away.

'Hopefully these tunnels run deep so they won't be able to find me easily. I'll find a place to rest and heal my injuries.'

Aina had no idea what kind of danger zone she was entering. She thought that this place was no different from any normal array of underground tunnels. The only reason she was being semi-cautious was because she wouldn't be naive enough to believe that there were no dangers at all before her.

were several levels more dangeorus as well. In fact, there were even instances

hardly be called as such. After all, the vast majority of Invalids were mindless zombies. However, Variant Invalids were impossibly dangerous foes. There was a chance, albeit a small one, that there

branching paths. After picking one, she chose an

only after she sat that she felt

the last time she slept. Even Leonel, who had

Whenever she felt overwhelming fatigue, she would

'If he was

suddenly shook her

time together within the Joan Zone, Aina had gotten used to relying on Leonel's sleep meditation ability. He had always been the perfect scout. But now, there

The moment you decided to take your mask off,

willing her fatigue away. She bit down on her lip hard. There was no doubt that if

was the top treasure of the Variant Zone. According to what she understood,

beast that would be born on Terrain within the next thousand years. This meant that in all of current existence, the only

of its own after every evolution.

would grow powerful enough to make a name for itself within the whole

fact, it might never be. There was even a chance it would never be born at all and its 'future' lineage would end in Aina's hands right here and

Aina hesitated.

basically gained a ring of protection around her. However, if she ingested it now, it would likely bring a huge boost to

heard Aina's thoughts, they would think