New World

After having her life saved, Ninsun stands up.

-Thank you for the help. I wanted to repay you, but I don't have anything to help with.

After Arachne heard Ninsun's words, an idea occurred to her.

-My partner and I don't know this place, and we don't even understand how it works. Could you be our guide?

Ninsun was surprised to hear this, since someone with such an important name wouldn't know how to get past the 5th floor. Ninsun didn't know of any common shortcut that skipped the 5th floor or had a shortcut on the 5th floor, but it wasn't an impossible possibility.

After two hours, Arachne decided to take a break, since Ninsun seemed very tired. Kairos uses a pink stone that makes three tents come out of it, while Kairos was setting up camp, Arachne approaches Ninsun's side.

-You don't need to push yourself too hard. We'll go at your pace. We're not in a hurry.

-I know, but I'm the only one who's tired here. You don't even need to take a break; you're only doing this because of me. Sorry.

No, I'm the one who should apologize. We're adventurers who can't even get past the 5th floor without getting lost. And also, unlike what you think, I need to rest too. Arachne says with a gentle smile as she heads towards her tent. Ninsun then decided to rest so that she wouldn't need to rest the next day. She walked towards her tent, but before entering, she looked to the side and saw Kairos isolated, staring at nothing.

- Please, I ask that you don't talk to me. I don't want to form any bonds with you.

Ninsun was surprised and embarrassed. Because of Arachne's kindness, she forgot how strong adventurers treat the weak. So, with her head down, Ninsun returned to her tent and rested. Kairos continued staring at nothing, but after Ninsun entered her tent, Kairos had a sad expression on his face, as if he was disappointed.

The next day, Ninsun wakes up to a wonderful smell. She exits her tent and sees Kairos cooking. Kairos puts the food in a bowl and offers it to Ninsun. Ninsun takes the bowl and sits down. The food was a type of meat with some mana mushrooms. The texture of the meat was soft; just by pressing the fork, the meat would fall apart. The taste was strange, but it wasn't bad. Ninsun wanted to ask Kairos what the meat was, but she was still resentful about what happened the day before. Kairos observes Ninsun eating her food and notices that she's enjoying it. Seeing this, he sits down in front of Ninsun and starts eating too. Ninsun was surprised by him approaching her.

- Don't get me wrong, I just don't like eating alone.

Kairos still had the same expression as always, but this made Ninsun feel happier and more comfortable. While they were eating, Arachne wakes up and exits her tent, still drowsy. She looks at them with a smiling gaze.

While they were eating, Arachne wakes up and exits her tent, still drowsy. She looks at them with a smiling gaze.

- That's good, it seems like you two are getting along.

Ninsun smiles and continues eating, and Kairos simply ignores. Arachne dismantles the tents with a pink stone that pulls everything back into it.

After they finished eating, they continue on their way to their destination. It didn't take long for them to arrive; in two hours, they were already at the door to the 6th floor.

Ninsun was completely exhausted from the trip; she had every muscle aching.

- Thank you, Ninsun, we made it here thanks to you.

Arachne says this as she sits down next to Ninsun.

- I just did the bare minimum since you guys saved my life; I'm the one who should be thanking you.

Ninsun gets up slowly; she looks at the door and stands still for a few moments, since F-Rank adventurers don't usually go to the 6th floor, as it's a very dangerous place. Even with just a one-floor difference, it's 10 times harder than the first 5 floors.

Arachne approaches the door and opens it. Ninsun can see a field where the grass shines with a yellow hue. She can see moving mountains, and even from the other side of the door, she can feel a comforting warmth.

Kairos enters and waves at Ninsun. Ninsun becomes a bit downcast, as she knows she'll never be able to enter this place and become strong.

Ninsun turns to leave, but before taking a step, she feels someone touching her shoulder. It was Arachne with a smiling expression.

- Where are you going? You're coming with us.