The Calm before the War 

Only days before the official Guild War started, school resumed like an everyday routine. Walking the familiar path, Ren heard murmurs about the upcoming wars, and everyone was excited from the high pitch of their voices. They even proudly brag about their guilds and how they would win the war.

They were conceited enough to say that they would bring a powerful NPC as a backup which Ren only laughed about. It wasn't that simple to bring an NPC as a backup. The one who was asking the NPC should have an [Intimate] relationship level with that inhabitant for it to agree as a backup. What's more, it should be a fighting type of NPC.

At least the rumor about him being a rat in the slums died down and was overshadowed by the Guild Wars. Ren thought.

"Hey, Ren!"

Ren didn't stop walking even after he heard Roni's voice calling him from behind.