My Isekai Life in Hard Mode

Useless guy

'She looks quite sleepy, doesn't she...? Some things never change, even in this virtual reality version,' Ryoshu thought, noticing Katia's drowsy expression.

Her eyelids drooped slightly, and she leaned against the wall with a languid grace as if the day's weight was finally catching up with her. Her serene beauty seemed almost out of place in the tense atmosphere of the room, a stark contrast to the urgency surrounding them.

Meanwhile, Alan and Esther were engrossed in a hushed conversation in a dimly lit corner. Alan's posture was relaxed, but his eyes were sharp and calculating, darting occasionally toward the rest of the group to ensure their privacy. Esther, on the other hand, looked anxious. Her brow was furrowed, and she kept glancing at Alan's bandaged arm, the concern in her eyes deepening with every passing moment.

"Alan, with your injury like this, can we still proceed with the original plan—?" Esther's voice, though soft, was tinged with worry.

She bit her lip, her finge