The night was unusually quiet.
Reiji stood atop a nearby rooftop overlooking the brightly lit city below.
A cool breeze gently brushed against his hoodie as he stared into the distance.
"...I'm actually going to raid Gates for a phone number."
The more he thought about it...
The more ridiculous it sounded.
If someone had told him a month ago that he would willingly enter dangerous Dungeon Gates just to obtain a girl's contact information...
He would've laughed in their face.
Yet here he was.
He let out a quiet sigh.
"Monster Cores first."
"Phone number later."
Those were Aoi's exact words.
"...She's definitely enjoying this."
Reiji shook his head before disappearing into the shadows.
[Shadow Step.]
The night swallowed Reiji's figure as Shadow Step carried him from rooftop to rooftop.
The cool wind rushed past his hood while the city stretched endlessly beneath him.
From above, countless lights shimmered across the streets like stars scattered upon the earth.
