Side Story 9: Taking a Chance

After two years on the colonization project, Mahya felt bored out of her mind. When she signed up for the exploration initiative, she did it to explore space, not to be stuck on an empty rock doing maintenance on a power plant.

Her boredom had reached such a peak that she was willing to risk it all, even the perils of the very-high mana world. She silently thanked the guiding spirits for not abandoning her Invisibility spell Stealth skills when she had converted the rest of her skills and spells to engineering, a decision she was now questioning.

She stocked up on provisions, told her supervisor she was going out for a walk, and went to the Gate.

Travelers Gate #1463517667

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Destination: Nami

Status: Integrated

Mana level: 95

Threat level: Lethal

She firmed her courage and entered the Gate.

For five days, she ran with her Invisibility and Stealth engaged. She had a few close calls, but she survived. She was bloody, tired, and hungry, but alive. Finally, she reached the closest Gate.

Travelers Gate #1833925510

Destination: Tír na nÓg

Status: Integrated

Mana level: 89

Threat level: Lethal

Well, at least it had a lower mana level and would be easier to survive.