I Became the Younger Sister of the Game's Villain - Chapter 7.2
‘This can’t go on like this.’
Lee Moa had to become stronger, more cunning, and faster than Lee Gyeom could fathom.
And most importantly, she had to be incredibly resilient.
Taking a bite of the sandwich, Lee Moa opened the shop window.
“Tomorrow’s Newspaper, was it?”
Due to the vulnerability to stress, she had almost fainted without properly checking.
A sparkling new banner caught her eye.
【(Special ★ Limited!) Tomorrow’s Newspaper – Remaining Quantity: 1 / 300 Diamonds (First Subscription EVENT Free)】
She pondered while stroking her chin.
Not today, but tomorrow? The special limited tag at the front bothered her.
Moreover, the first subscription was free.
Anyone could see it was an item crafted with the intention of targeting her, making her feel even more awkward.
“…Let’s pretend I’m falling for it and give it a try.”
It was free, so there was nothing to lose.
Even coming this far, falling into such a trap one more time didn’t seem likely to cause a major problem.
“Still, it’s a tutorial reward, so there must be something important about it.”
When she pressed the purchase button, a newspaper dropped from the air.
She skimmed through the bold headlines.
【Hunter Daily News 2XXX/08/03】
― Chae Bon, “Maintaining Friendly Relations with the U.S. Government”
― A-Rank Hunter Appeals in Itaewon Incident
― “Awakening, Not a Government Position” Civilian Protest Erupts
…..
….
“What is this?”
They were the kind of formal issues that could occasionally be seen in the game.
It was all the same whether you looked forward or backward.
She carefully examined it, searching for lottery numbers or any meaningful information, but it was all in vain.
She had become someone who had simply read a newspaper.
‘Paying 300 Diamonds for this sh*t.’
It was clear that this was a dirty trick by the system trying to reclaim the scattered diamonds.
But she wasn’t an dumb newbie.
She casually stuck the newspaper into her inventory and used both hands to support her chin, unyielding to the system’s attempt to retrieve the diamonds.
‘What could be the definite reason for obtaining diamonds?’
So far, the explanation that “the expected narrative deviated” had been the most significant hint.
If that’s the case, what criteria determine the expected narrative?
Was it because I entered the portal with Gu Seo Bok?
Because I had the artifact that the shield should have had?
Or simply the presence of ‘me’?
Nope.
A ponderous sigh escaped as the endless questions continued.
They all seemed plausible, making it even more perplexing.
“Well, then there’s something to test.”
I just needed to collide with it physically to derive an answer.
I casually took out my smartphone and swiped through the neatly arranged apps, choosing the most conspicuous green one.
『Portal Connect』.
It was the portal matchmaking app that I used even in Akka.
***
I flipped my hood over my head and meandered through the alley.
<Hwadam-dong 28-gil>.
I pulled my mask tightly up to my nose, looking at the blue street sign.
The alley shown on the Connect app map was in a residential area with many side streets.
“Hello. By any chance, are you here for the portal…?”
Awkwardly fidgeting around, a stranger approached and asked. I nodded, patting the end of my deeply pressed hat.
Right now, for the first time in my Akka life, I was in the middle of a portal meeting.
Portal Connect.
The only system connecting the Disappearance Portal and Hunters.
It was a low-risk, low-reward event that attracted low-ranked hunters and student hunters who wanted to earn pocket money.
In Akka, you could pick and choose your favorite portals and be matched with extra AI hunters.
If you were lucky, you’d get to hear them talk about things that weren’t explained in the game.
It felt a bit like a sub-story quest.
I did this a few times in the beginning for fun, but I didn’t really enjoy it because it felt like a waste of time and stamina.
However, now.
“It’s the app that will rescue me from my desperate need for diamonds.”
