Sister of the Ranking 1st (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 234

The children, who had been arguing heatedly for a while, suddenly stopped. Thanks to that, it wasn’t difficult to find the source of the cough.

In the damp underground, devoid of even a speck of light, they ranged from young children with still-small frames to those who looked barely past adulthood.

It was safe to say that not a single one among them appeared unscathed.

“…Yeonkkot Nim, just you wait till later.”

The child called Yeon Bada gritted his teeth and turned away. Where he hurriedly ran to stood a small child, no older than half my age, whining softly.

There wasn’t much that could actually be done—only to pick up the little one and soothe them—but Bada did his very best to care for the child.

Kkot Nim gave an awkward smile. With a soft sigh, she untied a pile of baggage and pulled out some rations.

“…Sorry. Our kids are a bit sensitive.”

Though it didn’t seem like mere sensitivity was the issue… My gaze followed the group, now grown somber.

Wariness, or anxiety—clearly, they were wondering if we might pose a threat to them.

I too stepped back a pace after observing their condition.

“Hmm…”

Nisha glanced lightly around.

We were clearly unwelcome here. Yet not a single member of our group showed open discomfort.

This place was the Tower, and the people before us were illusions.

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