The Hidden World's

Eps.18 Solving Puzzles

The wind gushed as if it wanted to greet me who was frozen. I stared at them, waiting for the explanation they would give.

"Nothing special happened. He came just to see me and I kicked him out. That's it." Yamato tried to convince me.

"Even if it happens like that, but I want to know more detailed events. Like what he said or what he wanted. There's no way he's coming just to see you without his purpose, right?" I frowned.

Right now I'm really upset. Though he knew I only wanted to help him, why was he trying to hide so many secrets? Layla, Nana, and Arthur also seem to have conspired with him. What exactly is going on? Their attitude makes me feel uneasy.

"Lina, you better not know. At least for now. " Arthur who was still supporting my body whispered. His voice sounded heavy but soft.

"Whatchu mean? Am I not entitled to know? What exactly are you trying to hide from me?" I raised my voice. My face is red with anger. They decide something. They think I'll take it for granted?

"No need to be so angry. Even if we don't tell, you'll know for sure. At least please understand. Just like you're having a hard time explaining me to them, they're also having a hard time explaining what happened to you." Yamato smiled, gently patting my shoulder. I was stunned for a moment, trying to digest the sentence Yamato blurted out.

Given how difficult it was for me to explain about Yamato, they must have their own reasons why they couldn't tell him.

"Alright, we assume this problem is over. I don't know if you've found all the key words, but I already know them all. So, we're going to head to the first floor now." Yamato walked in the lead.

"What did he say? He knows everything? What are we trying to put together keywords for?" Nana grinned widely, staring at the annoyed back of Yamato.

Although I was also upset, there was no one to blame. Maybe we should be grateful that there is Yamato who at least knows this world better than us.

"Hey, do you remember that green dot on the first floor on the hologram map?" Nana whispers. A little loud if you say whisper.

"I almost forgot. Well, whatever it is we'll know in a minute." Layla reached into her pocket, activating the hologram map.

The green dot on the map was still unchanged. Stay in the same place. Can't he just stay there?

"For information only. Arf-ak isn't here right now. He's been brought home to continue his duties." Yamato clenched his hands. Even though I only saw a tall back in front of me and could not see the look on his face, I knew what he was feeling.

'Continuing tasks.'

Those were words that Yamato did not want to hear. Continuing the task, right? Then their task instead of continuing with that absurd experiment? What do the bastards really want? You dick! They made me really want to chop their meat.

"I'll make you feel what they feel." I muttered slowly. Whether others hear it or not, I don't care. I'm really gonna make them feel it. Those fucking people!

"Lina?!" Arthur patted me on the shoulder. I was shocked, looking at his face.

"You're okay? Your face looks pale." Arthur put his forehead.

"But your temperature is normal."

"It's okay! I'm good."

"Are you able to carry me to the first floor?"

"Lina, you underestimated me huh? I am the one who entered the thirty floor. Although nothing physically changed, but the power I had was much stronger than the previous one." Arthur grinned wide, revealing his row of teeth.

"Yes, yes! I'm fine, you know!" I smiled, trying to convince Arthur.

We finally got to the first floor in 15 minutes. Either because I'm getting stronger or not, but the energy density on the first floor has already faded. I looked far ahead. Since a while ago I can't wait to get out of this place. I want to feel the free air. And want to meet them soon.

Although it was faint, I had already seen the stone door from a distance. Well, I was also curious about the existence of a green dot on the map that did not move from its place. I slightly lowered my head, looking at Yamato's extremely strong fist until the veins on his arm and hand protruded out.

Although I know what he is feeling, but I cannot understand that feeling completely. I would lie if I said I understood how he felt. Just imagining it makes me weak. A guinea pig? I never even imagined it before.

When we were only a few meters away from the door, I saw an eagle perched on the wood near the stone door. Where did the wood come from? As we entered the first floor, I did not see any such wood near the door. But I didn't think too much about it. I could have missed this wood when I came in.

"Hey, this is kidding, right?" Layla approached the eagle, looking at him.

"Why?!" I frowned, looking at Layla confused. What is wrong with the eagle?

I circulated my gaze, sweeping every corner of the place in front of me. There's nobody in this place. Is that green dot gone? And I really want to know.

"Is it possible that this is some kind of magical eagle? Like in a fairy tale."

"Can be. Because what we've been through is always something that doesn't make sense."

I faintly heard Layla and Nana's conversation. I looked over, looking at those who were watching the eagle. What do they mean?

On the other hand, Yamato knocked on the stone door. The door shows a hologram screen. Yamato entered the keyword.

"Oh, yes. I almost forgot. Once we've successfully entered the password, we won't be able to go back outside."

"Haha?!" Arthur gawking.

"So we're stuck in this place? Then what's the point of us solving the riddle?!" I breathed heavily, holding my forehead. So, from the beginning we really can't get out of this place?

"No, we're gonna move. That bird is the messenger from our next destination." Yamato plucked a finger. The eagle flew towards him, perched on Yamato's shoulder.

"Next destination?"

"Right, our adventure is not over. I promise to bring you back. So just calm down. Well, even though I can't promise to keep you safe. This place is still the beginning." Yamato smiled wryly. His hand grabbed the eagle's head, stroking it slowly.

"Is this all just the beginning?"

"Well, same as the tutorial game. After this you will enter the main game. Of course start from the lowest level until you get used to it."

"But we can really go back, right?"

"should have. But no one's gonna know the crazy girl's way of thinking, right?"