Chapter 391: The Appraisal’s Result
[So I ended up not going home… but this is fine, right? I can still go back later, can’t I? No way it was a one-shot deal. I mean, there was no way I could’ve physically entered that gate in time. If it turns out I’m stuck in this world forever, that’s gonna be rough. As shitty as God has been so far, there’s no way He’d pull something that cruel… right?]
Though Tsutomu had safely returned to the Guild, his steps were light only in appearance; internally, unease gnawed at him. He followed behind Garm, who walked ahead with his usual vigilance, shielding them from the stares of onlookers.
“Congratulations on your victory! By the way, about that Black Gate–”
“That gate didn’t open, did it!?”
“Amazing! You guys really did it!”
“Is there more beyond the hundredth layer!?”
“Hey, hey! Move it, will you!?” Hannah shouted, struggling against the crowd. “Let us through!”
From those who had been watching the Monitors, the news of Absolute Helix’s victory on the hundredth layer, as well as the hint of the Dungeon continuing beyond, had unleashed a storm of excitement. Explorers and journalists swarmed them, clamoring for answers. The Guild venue was in utter chaos.
While the Guild staff scrambled to restrain the crowd, Tsutomu and his party slipped away and made a hasty retreat to the Clan House before the commotion could escalate any further.