Aincrad, Seventh Floor, Safe Zone.
Afternoon sunlight filtered through the gaps in the forest leaves, casting dappled spots of light on the grass in front of the lakeside cabin.
The young girl, Amy, was smiling with exceptional joy.
She was pinning a small, freshly woven wildflower into Zero's long, silver-white hair.
"It's so pretty," Amy said, clapping her hands in satisfaction.
Zero tilted her head slightly and reached up, gingerly touching the flower. Her clear pupils reflected Amy's smiling face, and the corners of her own mouth curved into a hesitant smile.
Not far away, Cole, who had just returned from the guild, leaned against a tree trunk, silently watching the scene unfold.
His gaze was fixed on Zero.
[Player: Zero]
[Level: 12]
[Class: Priest]
A complete player panel.
Health bar, mana bar, status bar—everything was there.
She could laugh, she could talk, and she followed Amy around like a clingy little sister.
Everything seemed so normal.
