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I had never seen Claire as devastated as she was right now...
Claire: "Ahh! I can't believe it!"
Licia: "What's wrong?"
Claire: "It's over..."
Even when recounting the events that brought her end, she didn't break down like now.
She's very strong in both battle and mind, so it's always surprising to see this more delicate side of hers.
It's even more of a shock to me when her sadness is the result of-
Anna: "Are you alright?"
Miwen: "Yeah... I'm just processing this..."
Anna: "You better get your head back into the game, or else, you'll die."
Much as I'd like, I can't really argue otherwise since Anna has me completely cornered, and for me to get out of this I'm gonna need to give it all my atten-
Mia: "You can still win! Go for a double attack like you did before!"
Ellie: "Nooo! Focus on brock... I mean block... bl-block! it"
With Mia pulling my hair and Ellie shaking me by the shoulder, it suddenly became a real problem for me to do any of their suggestions. and my loss was all but confirmed.
That is until a miracle happened.
The great support provided by Beatrice, who happened to fall right at Anna's side, managed to distract her for just a single moment, leaving me with a brief window of opportunity to seize victory.
Miwen: "You're quite the sneaky one huh? Almost had me."
Anna: "No way, I was so close."
Mia: "It's my turn now!"
Miwen: "Yeah, you'll go against Anna though, I need to check on Beatrice and Claire."
The girls were so engrossed in the game that they didn't immediately offer help to Beatrice.
Even though it was clear she hadn't hurt herself, she still seemed to have trouble getting up, and not extending a hand to her would be rather inconsiderate.
Miwen: "You fine? Maybe you had one too much..."
I extended my hand and helped her get up, given her current state, it seemed like it was the right choice, or else, she might've decided to stay collapsed on the floor.
Beatrice: "S-sorry... I got dizzy at the wrong moment it seems."
Miwen: "Sure, but take it easy alright? I'll take a look at what's going on with Claire."
Even though Licia was trying to calm her, she was still sobbing for some reason, given everyone's joyful mood, it was a bit strange.
Out of everyone, I'd expect her to be one of the most energetic in a situation such as this, and up until moments ago, she actually was, so the change in her behavior is a bit concerning.
Miwen: "Licia, what happened to her?"
Licia: "I'm trying to figure out but she-"
Claire: "M-miwen... it's all over... there's no more beer..."
I see, so this is what it was all about huh?
Even though she was happily drinking and playing with us, the moment the beer ended she got like this... I really didn't predict she'd be this kind of drunk.
Miwen: "Did you look in the freezer?"
Claire: "Heh? I forgor~"
Miwen and Licia: "Pfft!"
Man, it was hard not to burst into laughter at that moment. Claire had managed to reach the pinnacle of both silliness and cuteness.
Licia: "I'm gonna go grab some with her, do you want any?"
Miwen: "Nah, I still have a can to finish. Also, make her drink some water too, just in case."
Licia left with Claire for the kitchen while Anna was having a match against Ellie after beating Mia in the fighting game we were playing.
All the while, Beatrice sat on the sofa and continued drinking her wine, reading a book, and eating some pizza slices. It would look like a really classy scene if not for the pizza.
From the back of the sofa, watching them play the game, I couldn't help but think about the stark contrast between the situation we were in earlier today and our little drinking party right now.
Mia: "Boy is this world fun."
Miwen: "Do you like the party more than the hunt we had today?"
Mia: "Hmm... I guess..."
Yes! Got her!
We had managed to escape the Lunar Glowstrikers earlier today and even arrived safely at the settlement on the third floor,
but it still wasn't the end...
The monsters kept on their rush and actually arrived at the settlement minutes after us, as mindless drones, they began to attack the settlement without even a second thought.
Obviously, a big commotion started, and everyone took to arms to try and put an end to what they thought was the result of a Rampage.
As the ones responsible for it, we stayed and participated in this grandiose battle.
And well, even if I call it a battle... it was more like a massacre.
The moment the adventurers noticed how much the drop rates were high for some "completely unknown reason
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