Nami and I exchanged glances at the ominous turn of events. Our attention veered towards the TV, as a breaking news announcement filled the screen.
"Monsters have begun appearing across the globe, attacking cities and rural locales. People are awakening to newfound powers, which they now wield to defend against these monstrous threats. Dungeons and Gates have manifested, providing entry points to underground caverns teeming with these entities."
I sighed, my frustration mounting at the crescendo of bizarre occurrences. "What now? Is this some twisted manhwa unfolding before our eyes, AI?"
The AI's answer appeared telepathically within my mind since it remained invisible to Nami. "It seems as though the Genre Changer has attracted a new sub-genre involving fantasy RPG elements. The system of Dungeons and Gates is commonly found in online games and manhwas."
Nami's eyes widened as she overheard the commotion and looked to me for answers. I forced a smile, trying to appear collected and in control. "It seems there's a parallel dimension involving fantasy similar to games and stories we may have read or played. Hori's disappearance might be linked to this, given the text on that parchment."
"So, the land of Lilith could be one of these fantasy worlds?" Nami questioned, her voice laced with worry.
"Possibly. We need to head to the forest, though we'll likely face procedural changes due to these new events," I replied somberly. "We might require battle readiness, but let's focus on finding Hori first."
With resolve fixed in our gazes, we prepared accordingly, gathering supplies and weapons from various sources around town. The streets were alive with people donning makeshift armor, wielding farming tools and firearms as they prepared to confront the emergent menace.
Our steps grew heavier as we entered the forest, each crunch of leaves underfoot underscoring the risks we faced. "Be careful, Nami," I cautioned, knowing our objective was clouded in uncertainty. "Let's hope Hori managed to send us a clue."
"I'll be as careful as I can, Chizuru," Nami responded with renewed determination. "Let's minimize our noise and never let our guard down."
The AI provided helpful snippets of information to me telepathically as we ventured deeper into the woods. According to the AI, Hori had indeed mentioned Lilith in her drawings. One had depicted a treacherous path leading to a grand tree, with the caption "Way to Lilith's Gate."
The mention of a tree aligned with Hori's last known whereabouts. As we pressed further, a colossal tree revealed itself in the clearing ahead, its branches laden with pendant vines. Suspended high above, a portal glowed a sickly green in the dim light, its pulsations sinister.
Gulping, I knew now that we had reached the nexus. My internal dialogue with the AI allowed us to confer about the situation.
AI: (telepathically) "The writings on the parchment, the depictions in Hori's art, and the lush biosphere around us all suggest that we've arrived at Lilith's Gate. The WiFi signal in the area indicates that a player of a popular RPG manhwa has logged in nearby. Could this be related to Hori's disappearance?"
I acknowledged the AI's findings and relayed the information to Nami. "There's a noticeable uptick in WiFi signal strength around us, suggesting a player is active nearby. My best guess is that Hori somehow stumbled into this parallel world when studying the parchment we found earlier."
Nami nodded grimly, her fist gripping her makeshift weapon tightly. "We'll find her before anyone can hurt her, Chizuru. But first, how do we get up there?"
I squinted at the tree's base. "See those hanging vines? They seem durable enough to support our weight. Let's climb up to confront whatever lies beyond Lilith's Gate."
Gritting her teeth, Nami swiftly made her way up the vines while I followed closely behind. The AI provided continuous input, directing our attention to pockets of mana present in the forest and advising us to avoid
At the mention of a monster, a simmering eagerness stirred within me. Little did Nami know, during the mysterious event that transported me into this fantastical world, I had been gifted abilities. One such ability meant that my strength, honed during rigorous physical training disguised as extracurricular activities, would multiply tenfold.
"We'll take on the monster, Nami. That way, we can clear a path to the dungeon," I announced, injecting confidence into my voice.
She nodded, but her expression betrayed lingering apprehension. "Okay, let's go. You'll need to handle the heavy-hitting part, Chizuru."
Approaching the beast, I bristled under its baleful glare. Its gruff countenance seemed familiar—a dire wolf, muscular and menacing. The AI, ever helpful, supplied information on its weaknesses, defensive strategies, and special abilities.
"Dodge its fangs, Chizuru," Nami warned as the dire wolf lunged. With my enhanced strength, I leaped back to evade its jaws. "Focus on its belly! That's its weak spot, according to the AI."
Summoning my resolve, I sprang into action, clobbering the dire wolf's exposed underbelly with my newly potent fists. The force of the blows sent the creature staggering backward. Nami seized the opportunity and targeted the beast's snout with her makeshift spear.
The beast howled in pain, its movements erratic. We continued our assault, working together seamlessly to vanquish the dire wolf. The creature finally fell to the ground, its struggle at an end.
Casting a satisfied glance at the fallen dire wolf, I sighed in relief. A smile tugged at the corners of my mouth, but I chose not to reveal the secret behind my newfound prowess. Instead, I nodded to Nami, acknowledging our teamwork and leading the way to Lilith's Gate. "Let's finish what we came here for, Nami. We're getting closer to Hori."
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