Reborn As An Extra In My Own Novel-Chapter 54: Rouge Icicles [2]

It had been nearly three hours since we entered the dungeon, and not a single move had been made by either us or the drifter horde stationed to the east.

It wasn’t as though there was a barricade preventing them from reaching our side; nevertheless, they hadn’t taken a single step toward the frozen frost that appeared to divide the eastern area from the central zone where we landed.

Even the soldiers who were part of the chronicle of this world hadn’t taken action. Because of that, we hadn’t moved either, as utilizing the soldiers was integral to my plan.

If what Reni said was accurate, and the troop of soldiers nestled in their white camp was about to be attacked by a horde of zombies, then it was in our best interest to observe until the assault concluded.

It’s not as though I intended to head south to meet the army, but knowing where and how the zombies appeared would provide the insight I desperately needed.

Were the drifters of the dungeon confined to their cardinal domain?

I sighed and pushed myself to my feet. "I’m going out for a walk," I said, addressing Matt, who was seated beside me in the tent we shared.

Since we weren’t certain about the surrounding terrain or even the ecology of the dungeon we had entered, we hadn’t packed much.

Two billow bags: one large, one average-sized. Food rations barely sufficient for three days.

And no spare clothing, though I doubted we’d need any with the weather this cold.

I left the billow bag, my feet gripping the frozen river with mana. Some of the trees I had seen earlier had long since fallen, making our current hideout the most ideal campsite.

"Let’s see." I expanded my zone as far as I could and examined my surroundings once more.

The soldiers to the south appeared to be preparing to mobilize, but there was still no indication of any zombies.

To the east, however, there was a brutal massacre.

Drifters devouring one another, and even without hearing the sounds, I felt revolted.

Blood sprayed like some sort of trophy. Jaws slack. Limbs missing.

"Tch."

"What’s got you so irritated?" I turned my head to face the only person capable of sneaking up on me unnoticed.

"Oh hey, Reni." ƒгeewёbnovel.com

She smiled, clearly pleased by the name I addressed her with. "So, can you see anything?"

"Except a certain black-haired man trying to send the soldiers to their deaths, nothing."

She giggled softly. "That’s a rather strange way to explain the situation."

I scoffed. "Tell that to your visions."

We remained silent for a while before I moved forward, and she followed.

"So, where to now?"

"I want to see if I can get a better view through my zone."

She nodded, matching my pace. "Do you think three days is enough?"

My expression darkened slightly.

She was right. At the rate things were progressing, I wouldn’t be surprised if we remained in the dungeon for a week or more.

But that wouldn’t work.

A lot can happen in a week.

Things I couldn’t allow to happen.

After a while, I responded. "We’ll manage."

’Yes, I will find a way to complete it quickly.’

Our pace slowed considerably as we exited the frozen river into the snow-laden terrain. As I struggled to make my way through the snow, Reni stopped.

"Darling."

I didn’t want to respond at first, but the tone in her voice compelled me to face her.

She was staring at the snow, clutching her skirt tightly, as though about to say something devastating that would alter my mood.

"You might die in this dungeon."

My eyes widened briefly, then returned to normal.

This was something I already knew.

The fact that I would die in this arc and be revived.

So why was she repeating it?

I stepped closer to her as she raised her head, her eyes meeting mine.

She gritted her teeth and continued. "A few minutes ago, I had another vision, but..." She paused, her tone somber. "This time, you couldn’t be revived."

My heart sank, my stomach churned and my fingers trembled, not from the cold but from her words.

I clenched my hands into fists.

Yes, I knew I was going to die.

Yes, I also knew there was a chance I would be revived.

But I knew nothing about weaving.

Hell, I wasn’t even sure why I was fighting. Maybe it was because of Neko-sensei’s words, which had been replaying in my head, but...

I sighed, hiding my emotions behind a smile and placed my hand on Reni’s head. "Don’t you trust me? Not even the gods can kill me."

She raised a brow. "I’m being serious. It’s not too late to leave the dungeon. You can still change your mind."

I withdrew my hand and turned back to the trail of footprints I had made. "I told you, don’t worry about me. The future will take care of itself."

She sighed loudly. "You know you’re stubborn."

I smiled, turning to face her as she caught up to me. "Look who’s talking."

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As Reni and I reached the edge of the mountain where our camp was situated, I began to notice subtle but unmistakable movements in the forest closest to the soldiers’ camp.

"It’s starting."

Reni’s expression turned serious as she too extended her zone.

Just like Matt, every member of our small coven was a genius. Because of that, each and every one of them had found a way to learn zone manipulation. Even if theirs wasn’t as refined as mine or Matt’s, it was still far superior to that of most mages... well, according to Neko-sensei.

In the far distance to the left, near the camp, three creatures with purple skin and bats in their hands emerged from the forest and began heading toward the soldiers’ campsite.

Tracing their route, a smile gradually formed on my lips.

Just as I suspected, there was a force of nature at play in this world. That was why no monster ever came to the central region or left their own territory.

But it wasn’t entirely a blessing, since drifters would soon migrate to the central region, just as the zombies from the east were now advancing south.

But unlike the army, we already knew they were coming.

"Let’s go back."

Three hours—we had at least three hours before the horde of monsters reached the vicinity of the mountain.

So, if we used that time wisely and descended the mountain during their migration, we could enter the eastern region with ease.

But the main issue was...

I placed my hand on my jaw. ’I don’t know how long the barrier between each region remains active.’

I exhaled deeply. I had to focus on one task at a time. Even the most perfect plan could fail midway.

So the most rational course of action at this point was to move and think later.

Deerheart wasn’t going to sit around waiting for us.

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Reni and I returned to the camp swiftly and gathered the entire group.

It was time to move.