Chapter 16 - 15: The Woman on the Bridge, The Man in the Lake
Franz sat by the lake, his elbows resting on his knees as he gazed into the dark water. The moonlight shimmered on the surface, reflecting his face back at him—sharp jawline, unruly black hair, and cold, unreadable eyes. Scars traced faint lines over his torso, remnants of a life long gone. He exhaled slowly, running a hand through his damp hair.
"I should cover these up... Maybe get some tattoos." His voice was barely above a whisper, the thought lingering as his reflection distorted with the ripples in the water. "And I should probably tone down the violence... Even if I have a quest, I should try handling things peacefully."
The Quiet Life System remained silent for a moment before responding in its usual measured tone.
[You are considering self-expression. Interesting. I approve. As for toning down violence... a questionable choice, but noted.]
A dry chuckle escaped him. "You approve, huh?"
efore the system could respond, a new notification flickered in his vision.
─────────────────────────── [Quest Update]
Main Quest: Protect the main cast until the isekai event.
Sub-Quest 1: ELIMINATING ORION KANE’S ENEMY (Completed)