Day 2.1 the Mysterious House and the Keeper of Ssles

The Empty House

I stood in front of the small, worn-down house that Nina had pointed out.

> Me: "This is it?"

It looked... normal. Too normal.

The wooden walls were cracked with age, and the door creaked loudly as I pushed it open.

Inside, the place was completely empty.

No furniture. No decorations. Not even a single cobweb.

Just bare wooden floors and dusty air.

> Me: "Where the hell is the portal?"

I walked inside, searching for any hidden mechanisms. Maybe a trapdoor? A magic circle? Something that screamed, 'Welcome to a secret teleporting town!'

Nothing.

> Me: "Did Nina send me here as a joke?"

Just as I was about to turn back, a sultry voice interrupted me.

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The Woman Named Lora

> Lora: "Looking for something, young man?"

I spun around.

Leaning against the doorframe was a gorgeous woman.

Long, wavy chestnut hair, striking golden eyes, and a curvy body that belonged on a magazine cover. Her dress was tight, accentuating her large chest and slim waist.

She had the perfect mix of elegance and danger.

> Me (internally): "Is this an NPC?! No way… she's too beautiful."

She smirked, stepping closer.

> Lora: "You must be here for Ssles."

Her voice was low and teasing, like she was enjoying my reaction.

> Me: "Y-Yeah…!"

I coughed, trying to regain my composure.

> Lora (grinning): "Hmm~ I thought so."

She raised her hand, showing me a small pocket watch with intricate silver engravings.

> Me: "What's that?"

> Lora: "The key to Ssles."

She flicked it open, revealing glowing blue hands ticking away inside.

> Lora: "Ssles isn't a normal town. It moves with time. This watch tells me when the portal appears."

> Me: "Wait… does that mean Ssles is on a schedule?"

> Lora: "Exactly~ But only those who know the time can enter."

I stared at the watch, fascinated.

This wasn't just a random event.

This was a hidden system mechanic that nobody else in the game knew about.

> Me (internally): "This beta version is insane…"

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The Portal Appears

Lora glanced at the watch, her smile widening.

> Lora: "It's almost time~"

She stepped back, placing a hand on the empty wall.

For a moment, nothing happened.

Then—

RIIIIING!

The watch let out a soft chime, and suddenly, the wall rippled like water.

A glowing blue portal appeared, humming with energy.

I took a step back, stunned.

> Me: "Whoa… that's so cool."

Lora turned to me, eyes playful.

> Lora: "Well? Ready to step into the unknown, young man?"

I grinned.

> Me: "Hell yeah."

With that, I stepped forward—into the moving town of Ssles.