Global Awakening: Only I Can Respawn

[Checkpoint Marked.]

[The Awakener will respawn here upon death.]

It had been three days since YuWon joined the camp. Apart from the initial spat, Yuna had tried nothing to harm YuWon or Yeji. Instead, she was unusually cheery when around them.

Yuna's nature and class as a strategist were big enough red flags, but the change in her demeanor was a bit concerning.

She is planning something.

That much was clear to YuWon. That's why he told Yeji to be careful around Yuna.

As for the other residents, things have been going according to plan. The crowd had slowly begun seeing through the disparity Yuna had. After all, she gave more resources to those close to her than to the rest.

It was natural for everyone to resent those who got special treatment. But they couldn't do anything. Since they also wanted more resources, the people had to act friendly towards her.

But that wasn't all. Whenever Minho picked up a party to scavenge resources, he deliberately excluded YuWon.

"You're strong enough to defend the base. Besides, if you go, the soldiers will start slacking since you'll deal with everything yourself."

Those were Minho's exact words. But YuWon knew Yuna was the one behind those words. If YuWon didn't leave the base, he wouldn't have had resources to share with the rest. That was probably what she thought.

It was yet another one of Yuna's tactics to isolate him. After all, in a world where level and exp meant everything, not being able to hunt was nothing more than a curse.

The bitch even began reducing our share of food. Subtly, of course.

However, even then YuWon couldn't help but smile. Yuna thought she was punishing him, instead, she was the one helping him. Thanks to not going outside, he had ample time to look around the base.

Even if Yuna told the soldiers to monitor him, they couldn't see him leave the room because of [Ether Walk]. Thanks to that, he could go to places where he wasn't allowed.

In one such room, he discovered a hole was being dug by the soldiers with a bunch of corpses around. Minho or Yuna were burying people, but why? Because they were the superiors YuWon had been looking for.

In the power struggle, the siblings must have killed the higher-ranking officers and were now burying them.

"They weren't in a hurry," YuWon explained to the rest. "After all, no one would ever see the corpses other than those already loyal to the siblings."

"...those bastards!" Yeji cursed as they sat in a secluded spot.

YuWon hadn't seen the usually uptight Yeji lose her cool so easily. But he only smiled. Her compassion was the best weapon against Yuna and Minho, and even if it annoyed him, he didn't mind as long as she got the job done.

"The second thing I found was the barrier," YuWon continued. "They are just trying to fortify the base. But for some reason, only a few people work there."

"But why? If they are making fortifying the base, wouldn't it be better to have everyone help?"

YuWon shrugged. He had stayed there for a while but couldn't figure out a reason.

Gina was curled up on YuWon's lap, fast asleep. As she shifted in her sleep, her hand instinctively grabbed his arm, pulling it close to her cheek. YuWon smiled and began caressing her face.

Yeji looked at them before turning her gaze away. She too wanted his affection, but YuWon kept all of it for Gina, and in a way, she hated it.

"The problem is the siblings," YuWon continued, not taking his eyes off Gina. "They are the perfect duo. Minho handles the things outside, while Yuna does everything on the base, from distributing supplies to assigning everyone work."

"They got everything covered between themselves," Yeji nodded. "As long as they support each other, it would be difficult to conquer the base."

"Who told you that?" YuWon's eyes shot up, staring intently at Yeji.

"I'm no fool, master," Yeji smiled back. "There's a reason someone like you is doing all this."

YuWon smiled. His sweet sister had changed a lot and didn't even hesitate to call him master now.

"You deserve a reward, don't you?"

He snapped his fingers and Yeji bit her lips as the collar shocked her. It wasn't like the shocks before. It was less intense, but enough for Yeji to feel her body tingle.

It's easier for me too. I'd rather shock her than shower her with praises.

Before they could discuss more, a soldier arrived there.

"Excuse me," the soldier began, "Miss Yuna has requested Miss Yeji's presence to discuss some work."

Work my ass!

YuWon narrowed his eyes as the soldier fidgeted a bit. After staying around the walls, YuWon had noticed something. It was always this guy who brought people to work on the barrier.

Since he was there, YuWon already knew something fishy was about to happen. But he didn't let it show. Instead, he gave a nod.

"Alright," he said, "Yeji, go."

With no hesitation, Yeji got up and followed the soldier. As soon as they were out of sight, YuWon gently moved Gina off his lap, activated his [Ether Walk] skill, and began following the two.

It didn't take them long to get to Yuna, who was busy preparing supplies for Minho's expedition outside. When she noticed Yeji, she dropped everything and walked over to her, smiling all the way.

"I'm glad you came," Yuna said.

"I would have if your lackey didn't interrupt YuWon," Yeji mumbled under her breath.

"Um... I couldn't get what you said—"

"It's nothing," Yeji said, waving her hand dismissively. "I heard you had some work for me?"

"Ah yes. We need help with building the walls around the base. Since you're the least busy here, I thought you could help. Of course, you'll receive extra resources for it."

"Of course, I'll help."

Yuna breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Thank you so much. The soldier will guide you there."

As they left, Yuna had a smug smile on her face, unaware that YuWon was watching her.

So you have something going on in your head. Interesting.