Hacking the Game Didn't Go as Intended

CHAPTER 52: The Unanimous Vote

"Did you guys manage to clear out all the monsters?" Daisuke inquired as they neared the entrance to the hidden chamber.

The tank nodded in affirmation. "Yes, but it probably won't be too long before they all respawn."

"In that case," Lyanna began, "we probably shouldn't linger here for too long."

"We should make haste and decide on our next move," the samurai suggested.

As they approached the final turn leading into the chamber, Rexar's eyes widened in disbelief. Elena lay motionless on the ground, her body still bearing severe burns. Milo knelt beside her, his expression grave.

"Elena!" Rexar called out in a panic, abandoning Daisuke to rush to her side.

Daisuke stumbled briefly, his annoyance evident in narrowed eyes. He sighed as the tank hurried to support him.

"Milo!" Rexar shouted in exasperation. "Tha' hell are you doing? Why haven't you healed Elena?"

Milo recoiled as if expecting to be hit. "I'm sorry," he cried out, "I've run out of mana, and I don't have any potions."

Rexar clenched his teeth in frustration, his shoulders slumping in despair. "Dammit. Elena, I'm so sorry..."

Milo's gaze shifted to the motionless girl. "Even if... I had all my mana," he hesitated, "I'm not sure if I would have enough power to heal her wounds."

Lyanna lowered her gaze in dejection. "I'm sorry," she began, "I used up the last of my potions a while ago."

The others hung their heads in regret, realizing their predicament was more or less the same.

DING!

[Save Elena!]

[Quest Difficulty: E

Elena had always maintained a low profile, a strategy to shield her ambitions from the potentially destructive animosity of others. Yet, despite her best efforts, misfortune managed to seep through the crevices of her blessings, threatening to undermine her cherished goals.

Clear Conditions: Heal Elena so that she can fulfill her promise to her family and friends.

Rewards:

▪︎ Affinity with Elena, Rexar, and Milo +70%

▪︎ EXP +15,000

▪︎ A favorable encounter

Quest Failure:

▪︎ Elena will succumb to her wounds

▪︎ Affinity with Rexar and Milo -35%

▪︎ The party's morale will plummet, lowering your chances of surviving the dungeon.]

Without a word, Daisuke withdrew his arm from the tank's shoulder and slowly approached Elena. Kneeling beside her, he extended his palm and willed an item from his inventory.

Rexar's eyes widened in surprise. "Th-That's... are you really willing to use that for us? I mean... it must be worth a ton of gold."

"Do you remember what I told Osten?" Daisuke reminded them, prompting everyone to recall his words.

— "I don't think you clearly understand the situation we're in. We've fallen into a dungeon."

"Besides," Daisuke continued, "Elena's life is worth much more than just a handful of gold. All your lives are. If we want to get out of here in one piece, we'll need to pull together to make it happen."

Determined nods circulated among the group, reassured that their well-being was held in such high regard. At the same time, Daisuke uncorked the vial and carefully poured the pink liquid with utmost care over Elena's wounds.