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117 - Foraging
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Some unexpected things happened in the last few days. We just want to tell you that everything is getting better, but it had been a little bit harsh. So we're trying our best to keep up with the absence. We hope you would enjoy this chapter as much as we do. Peace.
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Jai sounded so sure when he told Kefara to lead the way. But he was actually quite nervous.
Back in the previous world, things like these would only happen in video games. Jai, the main character, is tasked by a Matron in a temple to go find something nearby. He was not familiar with the place, so a native would be there to help him as a guide, and he had to protect the guide until they got back. If by any chance, the guide is dead because of a monster attack, then the mission will fail and he has to restart. Or well, if he died, there's a chance to restart the mission from the last save point.
Jai wished this was like a video game
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