[Welcome. You have been chosen as the Dungeon Master.]
As the message floated in the air, Taehyun blinked, feeling disoriented.
"Where... Where am I? Why am I here?"
His reaction was natural, especially for someone like Taehyun who had indulged in drinks with friends just last night. Despite recalling the drinking session vividly, waking up here was bewildering.
[You have become the Dungeon Master, tasked with defending against dungeon raiders. Prepare yourself for incoming intruders.]
Further messages followed, filled with cryptic words. Taehyun couldn't shake off the suspicion that he might still be intoxicated.
"...What's going on? Am I still not sober?"
Unlike the usual warmth that accompanies a hangover, his cheeks felt cool.
"Is this a dream?"
He pinched himself, but felt the pain. Finally realizing this was reality.
"But it's not a dream. Then where exactly am I?!"