Of course, I could understand where they were coming from.
From the other guild parties' perspective, they had already sacrificed a lot just to let us – a lower spec party – join the expedition.
Our party was the least experienced here. It wasn't only our first time doing a dungeon exploration, but it was also our first time engaging in hunting activities, and all of them here knew it. Thus, if we were to bring Kim Ye-ri, who was a kid, with us, it would mean lugging around baggage that was twice as heavy.
"Hey, don't say that, we can still have fun."
"How can you make dungeon exploration fun, Choi Young-ki? This is not a joke. No matter how many people are involved... It was natural to be worried about our wellbeing."
"That..."
"Even though our overall specifications are high, please remember that we are not here for sightseeing. You have to be aware that any dungeon can become dangerous at any time."
"We will work harder."
Even in the midst of that, Choi Young-ki still chose to take our side. Perhaps Cha Hee-ra had said something to him beforehand.
"Ah, well, we're not saying that we don't have faith in the Red Mercenaries..."
"Ah, the atmosphere feels a little uncomfortable now. Well, I suppose it's time to give a briefing."
"Yes, okay."
"Sure."
"As you've heard, the dungeon we are entering is a rare find. The name of the dungeon is Garden of Terror, and the guild's analysis is that plant-type monsters will dominate the entire area."
This was something we already knew. It seemed that this 'briefing' was only brought up for the sole purpose of lightening up the atmosphere.
As we were walking, I could see that Choi Young-ki's disposition wasn't so bad. Rather, he was exerting quite the effort to alleviate the nervous mood within the group.
"Hyung, doesn't he look like a good person?"
"Huh. It also seems that way to me."
Park Deokgu had also seemed to notice, and a part of me agreed. I felt comfortable knowing we had such a tanker as a leader, someone who was considerate of his comrades.
He was calm, knew how to communicate with people, and was good at skills. Choi Young-ki was a pro when it came to reading the atmosphere and minimizing any form of conflict. He was the type of tank that Park Deokgu should aspire to be.
As we walked and talked, I knew it wouldn't be long until we'd arrive at our destination.
It was a little annoying to pass through places where enormous thorn bushes had gathered, but the slowing of the pace had given me ample time to observe the entrance of the dungeon.
'Why's it so small?'
The entrance itself was indeed a small opening where only one or two people could enter at the same time. However, it exuded an ominous, magical aura, almost beckoning any passer-by to enter it. It looked both dangerous and magnificent at the same time.
I never imagined a dungeon entrance could look so enticing.
After gazing at the entrance for some time, Choi Young-ki nodded and turned to us.
"I'll be the first to go in slowly. The order of entry will be in this manner: Black Swan, Magic, and Blue. As there is a possibility that a battle may start as soon as possible, we will try to get in as quickly and efficiently as we can. Am I understood?"
