What you can expect: + Chapters ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 words + A first-person perspective focusing on the protagonist's growing relationships + A slow-paced progression, though not uniformly across every arc Eric and his party member Gareth embark on a mission to find their missing guildmates, their search leading them to a disturbing discovery about the disappearances. Along the way, Eric encounters Erina, a girl orphaned by the recent events. Vowing to protect and guide her, Eric begins to forge deeper connections with her and others, each bond shaping his journey and gradually revealing a greater purpose. This intimate first-person narrative follows Eric's transformation as he learns that life holds more than just completing guild missions. It's about discovering meaning and purpose through the relationships he builds.