The tense atmosphere in the dungeon was thickening as the day progressed. After another grueling battle, the men from the Wing Guild were visibly exhausted, breathing heavily and showing signs of fatigue. However, just as they were catching their breath, Kang Do-joon, the leader of the rogue party, took the opportunity to approach the two women again.

“Why isn’t Si-hyun participating in the battles? Is there a specific reason?” he asked, his voice dripping with curiosity. Si-hyun remained silent, her face unreadable.

Unperturbed by her silence, Do-joon continued, “Could it be…? That you’re just playing bodyguard to the student here?”