It was broad daylight, with the sun staking its claim in the sky.

Compared to last night’s fire, the campfire now was tiny, just a small flickering flame.

Rohan felt the gentle warmth reaching out toward him and glanced down.

"Hnnng…"

Ichinose was fast asleep—so deeply that she wouldn’t have noticed if someone carried her away.

Despite her overwhelming strength, her breathing was soft and steady, as if she were peacefully exploring the world of dreams.

'Should I just burn this last piece?'

Rohan pulled one more log from the pile and placed it into the fire.

Once it turned to ash, he planned to wake Ichinose up.

'It hasn’t even been that long since I woke up, but I’m already sleepy, hungry, and thirsty…'

After setting the wood down, Rohan opened a bottle of water and took a quiet sip, quenching his thirst.

'Experiencing it firsthand… this is no ordinary test.'

The situation reminded him of the time, back in his hunter days, when he was trapped underground for an extended period, surrounded by monsters.

It was a testament to how potent the sticker’s effects were.

For cadets who had grown up in comfort, this would undoubtedly be a shocking ordeal.

It also made sense as preparation for Monolith Dungeons.

Rohan stared blankly at the fire, watching as it devoured the logs bit by bit.

This was what they called fire-watching, right?

The crackling of burning wood. The soft rhythm of Ichinose’s breathing.

Surrounded by a blend of ambient white noise, Rohan pulled up his quest window.@@novelbin@@

[Unsettling Peace]

◇ Quest Objective: You have observed the shadows that linger in this world. Though you are aware of the turbulence and impurities blending into the flow, as a cadet, you must focus on completing your midterm exam properly.

◇ Category: Main Story

◇ Reward: Distributed based on ranking and contributions.

◇ Failure Penalty: None.

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