"We've traveled quite a distance without detecting anything unusual," Moon Baein explained. "Everyone thought it'd be wise to stop and reassess our approach. Considering the possibility that the creature may be skilled at concealment, we've also decided to adjust our formation for safety. Moving forward, you'll stay in the middle of the group."
Kim Haru hesitated briefly before shaking his head.
"Let me take the lead for a while," he suggested, a bold decision brewing in his mind.
He wanted to test his theory—was the creature truly not hostile toward him?
His faith in the system's judgment gave him confidence.
The moment Kim Haru spoke, the surrounding group was stunned.
Moon Baein, in particular, was visibly opposed to the idea. "Mr. Kim, you're vital to Pyeongseong Safe Zone. Even bringing you on this mission was a gamble. If something were to happen to you, how would I explain it to everyone back at the Safe Zone?"
