Of course, he quickly added an explanation.

(Alliance) 0momo0: I’ve never been to that ward before… but if there’s no one else to go with, would it be difficult for me to join just to practice for a Try?

(Alliance) 0momo0: I’m a necromancer…

(Alliance) 0momo0: To be honest, I’m not very good at the game…

Hadn’t he been terribly bad when he went on a Try with the Alliance members before? Although his skills had improved and his sense of timing was much better now compared to then, the memory of how much the Alliance members had suffered made it hard for him to easily ask to join.

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Hyaa…

As expected, YouGonnaSue seemed to be hesitating. Seeing the chat that sounded like a strange sigh, Mo Yeon-hu hurriedly beat them to the punch.

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: If you do this…

(Alliance) 0momo0: Ah, but since I’m a necromancer, I really don’t think I’ll be helpful, so it might be difficult…

(Alliance) 0momo0: If it’s uncomfortable, you don’t have to go, so please feel free to say so.

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: I can only go to heaven.

(Alliance) 0momo0: Huh?

YouGonnaSue exploded.

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Look, right now is not the time to be picky about whether it’s a Try or whatever! I’ve been waiting two hours for a 4-person dungeon that only needs four people!

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: You’re filling a slot here? You’re the benefactor of my entire life ㅠㅠ

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: I’m so touched that I’m confident I can help you with a Try for 6 hours or 8 hours ㅠㅠㅠ

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Anyway, is Momo-nim an angel?? I’m going crazy… Momo-nim’s face is literally glowing… hyaa.

Mo Yeon-hu read each line, stunned. It seemed they were truly grateful for the help after waiting for so long.

(Alliance) BBQ: Goso-nim is really touched lolol (Alliance) 1BiGwi1: Well, they deserve to be ㅋㅋㅋ

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: And from now on, I’ll seriously cover every single raid we go on! Pinky promise!!

(Alliance) GoodLuck: It’s like a drama~ Youth~

(Alliance) 0momo0: Huh??? You don’t have to go that far…

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: What do you mean “that far”… our newbie is so precious… hyaa…

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Then when are you available, Momo-nim??

(Alliance) 0momo0: I’m fine right now!!

(Alliance) BBQ: Hmm… should I go help out for the first time in a while?

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Kya!!!!!! BBQㅠㅠㅠ

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: The chef saves the worldㅠㅠㅠ

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Wow, then I only need to find one more person!!

Just as YouGonnaSue was performing a dancing interaction, thrilled that they had already found three party members.

Ding, a notification popped up.

Miu has invited you to the 〈memoria closed ward〉 dungeon party. Do you accept?

YES

NO

‘Ah, a party invite. I guess they’re starting right away.’

Naturally, Mo Yeon-hu assumed YouGonnaSue had invited him. However.

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: What??

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Why did Miu-nim send the party invite??

(Alliance) BBQ: Eh? ㅋㅋㅎ Miu-nim sent the invite??

(Alliance) Shin Jadu: Miu-nim sent a party invite?

(Alliance) FUNK: ????

‘What’s this?’

Mo Yeon-hu thought as he saw Miu sliding in.

‘Are they trying to help me again?’

But looking at the subsequent chat, it seemed he was mistaken.

(Alliance) Miu: I’m just trying to help because my Alliance member looked distressed.

(Alliance) Miu: Is there a problem?

Ah, they weren’t trying to help me, but trying to help Goso-nim.

(Alliance) 1BiGwi1: d

(Alliance) FUNK: It’s not a problem, but…

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: Kya… really??

(Alliance) 1BiGwi1: You actually believe that??

(Alliance) Shin Jadu: Shh;

(Alliance) Miu: Since YouGonnaSue-nim is so good to the Alliance.

(Alliance) Miu: Of course I should go along.

(Alliance) YouGonnaSue: I’m so touched, our Allianceㅠㅠ

(Alliance) Miu: ㅎㅎ

(Alliance) Miu: Momo-nim, aren’t you going to accept the invite?

(Alliance) 0momo0: Yes, yes!

Watching the heartwarming atmosphere, Mo Yeon-hu awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck at Miu’s urging and pressed accept.

‘Was it because they’re close?’

Between the intense reaction to YouGonnaSue earlier and the fact that they specifically mentioned being a man. It seemed the two of them were just joking around because they were close.

(Judge) YouGonnaSue: Thank you all for gathering for me!!

(Chef) BBQ: ㅋㅋㅎ Don’t mention it.

(Necromancer) 0momo0: Fighting fighting!!

A Judge and a Chef… I wonder what positions they take when they go on a raid? But regardless, they were surely better than him.

‘I’m nervous!’

He remembered how he had ultimately failed to clear the dungeon during the sky terror. Although he had gone on other Tries while training since then, this was his first time going with Alliance members…

(CH03) Miu: Don’t be nervous, fighting.

Was it as if Miu had read Mo Yeon-hu’s mind? Miu sent a message through the private channel, telling him not to be nervous. The corners of Mo Yeon-hu’s mouth curved upward.

(CH03) 0momo0: Okay!! Thanks!

His anxious heart calmed down a bit after receiving the encouragement.

(Sniper) Miu: Shall we go?

At the same time, the entry acceptance system window appeared. The party filled up quickly, and as soon as the notification appeared that everyone had pressed the accept button, a loading screen was generated.

Soon after, the loading finished, and a low-hanging grey mist rose.

(Judge) YouGonnaSue: Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve seen the cutscene.

(Chef) BBQ: Since it’s Momo-nim’s first time, shall we watch it? ㅋㅋㅎ??

(Necromancer) 0momo0: Thank you!

Because of the thick mist, it was impossible to tell if it was day or night. Along with the eerie BGM, the appearance of the ward visible through the mist was… very scary.

‘Wow, ghosts are definitely coming out.’

The bricks, which must have once been red, were discolored, soaked in moisture and blood over many years, and the trees in the garden were withered without a single leaf. The traces of battles with zombies scattered about added to the bleakness.

—Kieeeing, screeech, creak.

Furthermore, every time the wind blew, the curtains in the windows fluttered, and the hinges rattled.

The highlight was the statue in front.

Arister Valentine

The statue of Arister, who appeared to be the founder of the hospital, had its face hideously carved away.

The rust flowing down from the eyeless sockets looked as if it were constantly shedding tears.

The screen scanned the entrance and then zoomed in on the door. Then, the moment the massive door of the central hall opened with a sound that scratched the ears.

—Oh my, I told you not to run!

Mo Yeon-hu blinked.

As if mocking the gloominess of the entrance, what poured out through the gap of the open door was not oppressive darkness, but…

—Doctor! I can walk well now!

—Eric, that doesn’t mean you should overdo it and run. Good heavens, Jeanus! What are you eating right now?!

—Hehe, hehehe.

It was brightness.

The cheerful laughter of children spread like rolling jade beads over the marble floor, which looked as if it didn’t have a single speck of dust.

The walls were covered in warm pastel-toned wallpaper, and people of various ages, from child patients to elderly seniors… were walking around the hospital.

—Austin, you’re in good condition today?

—It’s thanks to you all fluttering about, haha.

Nurses wearing floral aprons exchanged greetings, and the cutscene ended by showing patients leisurely reading books in the garden.

Welcome to the 〈memoria closed ward〉 dungeon!

‘What? It doesn’t seem like a closed ward?’

Mo Yeon-hu tilted his head at the unexpectedly bright interior of the hospital.

Current status: Waiting!

Please check ‘Combat Ready’!

Looking at the name of the dungeon written at the top, it didn’t seem like he had come to the wrong place.

(Judge) YouGonnaSue: Kya, it’s really been a while since I’ve been to the ward.

(Chef) BBQ: ㅋㅋㅎ I think this is my first time back since I tried it a long time ago ㅋㅋㅎ

(Judge) YouGonnaSue: ㅋㅋㅋ Right, I haven’t had a reason to come back since then ㅋㅋㅋ

(Sniper) Miu: Let’s get ready.

‘What should I prepare?’

Unlike the familiar-looking Alliance members, Mo Yeon-hu faltered.

(Necromancer) 0momo0: Uh, but… I’m sorry, but I came here so quickly that I couldn’t study the patterns.

(Necromancer) 0momo0: Should I go watch a strategy video now??

(Judge) YouGonnaSue: Ah, Momo-nim didn’t watch the strategy?

(Judge) YouGonnaSue: Well, there wasn’t much time to watch.

(Chef) BBQ: If you haven’t seen the strategy, it might be a bit difficult ㅋㅋㅎ This one is surprisingly tricky.

(Judge) YouGonnaSue: Hmm…

(Necromancer) 0momo0: Should I go watch it now??

(Sniper) Miu: Wait a moment, I’ll—

Just as Miu was about to say something, a sound was heard before that.

—Ah, ah. Can you hear me?

It was a bright, affectionate, high-pitched voice.

—Don’t worry! I’ll give you the full briefing, Momo-nim!

(Necromancer) 0momo0: Wow, Goso-nim.

It was YouGonnaSue.

By Zephyria

Hello, I'm Zephyria, an avid BL reader^^ I post AI/Machine assisted translation. So the quality is not guaranteed. Please just read it to fill your curiosity. Also don't hesitate to request/recommend a novel, if it something I have I will post it. You can support me on my ko-fi. Thank you!

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