Morning Incident

[7 Days Until the Main Quest Begins]

That was the first thing I heard the moment I opened my eyes this morning.

And just like that, my mood was ruined.

I didn't even bother giving Leona—my cross-dressing roommate—a proper reply as we walked toward class. I just nodded at whatever she said, eyes half-closed, still processing the countdown in my head.

Seven days.

Seven days until the main plot of the novel officially kicks off.

From that point on, everything starts spiraling: betrayals, battles, deaths, and revelations. It was the calm before the storm, and I could already feel the air changing, bit by bit.

I guess it's true what they say—peace is a luxury, one we rarely get to enjoy.

To keep the peace, you have to prepare for war.

And for me, this main quest… it was the war.