Chapter 145
Do-Jun got up from his seat after finishing dinner.
He was getting ready to finish some office work, which only involved grabbing his work-issued SpacePad from the office and putting on his sneakers. With the Fissure surveys nearing their conclusion, only one remained on Do-Jun’s list: the F-rank Fissure known as the Horned Squirrel’s Cave, home to Anne’s nest.
Having just finished washing the dishes, Yoon-Hee wiped her wet hands on her apron as she bid him farewell at the entrance.
“Have a safe trip!”
She also patted Byeol, who was sticking close to Do-Jun like glue, and smiled. “Byeol, listen to Daddy, okay?”
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When Do-Jun entered the Fissure, he turned on the SpacePad. A clear, melodic voice echoed, as smooth as rolling pearls. Advancements in technology made machine voices nearly indistinguishable from human ones.
[Welcome to the Fissure Management System.]
[Accessing information for Fissure Hyoamdong-001, Yongsan District, Seoul.]
[Activating Inspection mode.]
Do-Jun and Byeol started their walk along the path inside the Horned Squirrel’s Cave. It was Byeol’s first time seeing a cave-type Fissure, and she looked around curiously, marveling at her surroundings. She paid special attention to the stalactites hanging from the ceiling.