The Degree
Guests Not Invited

For now everything is allocated to a place that is like a hotel in the form of an endless long hallway and in the middle there is a beautiful large hall.

The large hall is decorated by plants such as flowers, tea trees and garden benches that add to its beauty. Butterflies also appear to decorate it and the outside is usually when night falls.

Animals that have been considered extinct appear every night, namely fireflies. In an age where the night is no longer scary, the beautiful animals that became the first lights of humans experienced extinction, but somehow Secret got it.

Maybe they breed them, or find them in a certain place that humans can't reach where these animals survive.

Even so actually the night did not really come to this place. Like the tutorial stage, the participants are not allowed to look out at this stage. For two months they will be here to rest the body and mentally.

In the recovery period, Secret also provides various other entertainment such as cinemas, rides and other things that do not allow to contact the outside world. All kinds of entertainment can be accessed through DP.

‘It's like a country that isolates itself from the outside world.’ I thought about Ray when he first arrived.

Now it has been three days since he came and you could say he adapted well. Everyone gets a private room separately, although there are no special dormitory placements such as men and women.

For three days, Ray did nothing but be alone in his room to rest. He did not worry about eating and drinking because Secret provided it for free even though the options were limited to the army rations.

If you want Ray can buy it at the mall but there are some things that make him not do that. The problem is that there are some things that are not clear at this stage.

— DP: 10,545 —

Ray has a lot of DP from looting people and stealing Erina's remaining points. There should have been more that the woman had but it seems that the failed war in the Open World caused everything to go to waste.

“I can't use it carelessly. Until now there has never been an explanation of the actual function of DP.”

So far everyone has the stigma that DP is a special currency given Secret to help them to buy any item available in the Market feature.

“Easy to assume that DP is only used for the Market. However, it does not rule out the possibility that DP plays a big role in the upcoming task.”

“In addition, this place itself is quite dangerous. From the previous Rebellion attack, there was absolutely no doubt they were here.”

When Virgo and his guild attack, the closest Shelter is just the Shelter that Ray and his group are aiming for. They are believed to be still alive, so it is certain that the people blend in well.

The fact that they were hiding his face was for this matter. Of course there are exceptions like Sebastian but it is not difficult to stay locked up like Ray.

“Starting from this point I have to seriously assign anyone opponents and friends."

“Virgo and the others are obviously my opponents. They messed up the route I was thinking about several times. War is one of them.”

“At first I wanted to deliberately spark a war by sabotaging Mein's death or even from the Order's side. But I didn't expect Sebastian's betrayal and the attack on Redwest.”

The plan is always messy every time you want to run. Ray can predict the future with his intelligence that includes a variety of possibilities, but with the many variables that arise it is quite difficult to imagine his plan.

Ray never knew what kind of Rebellion would move, they were the biggest variables to get rid of. There are some others who are worried.

“For now I can still use Leo and Terumi so there is no need to get rid of them at this stage. While Arthur and Mona ..”

“Both troublesome.”

While Arthur is still a mystery, it is certain that this man has the goddess of luck on his side as he always survives the worst situation.

“Then, the other troublesome people are Indri and his group. The woman was clearly dangerous considering the person with an extraordinary Degree was under her palm.”

“The destination is still unknown. They can't be trusted. Not to mention, the fact that Erina has become my submissive doll with the help of the twins can be a threat to me.”

They could have threatened Ray with it and put him through a bad situation. Ray did not want to accept the deal at first. In exchange for saving a colleague and brainwashing Erina, Ray must join hands with the group.

In fact, Ray has a debt to pay to the two twin boys.

“I'm sure they won't be rash at this stage. So during that peaceful time ... some variables must be removed.”

Retsuji Arthur's. Mona's. Virgo and his group. Indri. Guren. Ben's. Rani's. Rina. Hiroshi. Leos. And, lastly, Terumi.

Among these names could be variables that will interfere with the course of Ray's plans in the future. He needs friends, but does not need those who can interfere.

At least for now Terumi's position, Leo and Erina are fairly safe considering they have no suspicious signs.

But other people are different, especially Ray and Mona. Ray may have to focus his attention on these two people considering they are always nearby.

“Well, for now let's finish the thought. There are far more important things for now.”

Ray intends to go outside but before he moves the door is knocked. It was not Secret considering that the person was just using the system to convey or give something.

Terumi, Leo and the others aren't because they won't show up for a week to recover. They won't come until then, and not even a task will appear during these two months.

Then the possibility that can happen is the existence of other variables that disturb him.

Ray walked over and did not open the door, he just stood still and spoke.

“Who's there?”

“...”

There was no answer at all even though Ray was sure there was someone on the other side of this door.

“If you intend to be silent and wait for me to come out, unfortunately it is a futile step. I don't plan to be out anytime soon.”

“And, I won't open the door for guests who say nothing.”

Ray made a gesture to leave the door. The person on the other side of the door seemed to be aware of his movements and began to speak.

“You're too vigilant.”

“Do not have any incidents. There is no plan whatsoever so there is no need to worry like that.”

“This we.”