Horror Game Developer: My games aren't that scary!

Chapter 301: System Update [1]

I took a couple of days of rest.There were a lot of things that I needed to do, but I decided to just forget about everything and relax for once. I desperately needed the rest.

I had been working myself to the bone from the moment I had arrived in this strange world.

Taking into consideration what I had previously told myself, I decided to rest.

"It’s okay to work a lot, but I also need to relax sometimes."

I walked out of the dorms.

The sun shone brightly outside, causing me to squint lightly as I looked at the road ahead. The number of cars present on the street had decreased drastically as opposed to how the roads were a couple of days prior.

’...It looks like the Guilds have finally started to leave the island.’

I had expected them to leave earlier, but they had stayed more than I had expected. This was most likely due to the chaos that followed the gate. A lot of the Guilds stayed behind in order to understand more about the Jester and the Conductor.

It seemed like there was another commotion that had risen from the gate.

However, it wasn’t something that I knew all too well.

’If I have to take a guess, it’s most likely due to the fact that the gate reached the next rank, but I’m not sure. Whatever the case is, I should get some coffee.’

Not far from the dorms, there was a cafe that most of the people from the Guild frequented when they had time.

Otherwise, they’d usually go for the quick powdered stuff.

I wasn’t that much different.

"I at least want to try this place once."

I was still on leave, so I just thought of trying things that I normally didn’t. It was also nice to step out of the Guild for once.

’...And it’s not like I’m far from the Guild. I’m still very close, so it’s still relatively safe.’

When I arrived at the café, a small line of people was waiting outside. From the street, the place looked inviting; broad, clear windows rising to the top and wrapping around the shop, offering a glimpse of the warm interior within.

The floor was made of dark wood, with the table matching the floor, alongside the counter that displayed all sorts of goods.

They looked appetizing.

But..

"I don’t know."

I scratched the back of my head while staring at the line. This felt like too much of a hassle for some coffee.

"Maybe I shoul—"hat seemed to attract the attention of everyone present.

Trying her best to hold herself, Zoey held onto her stomach while furiously biting her lips.

"Kuhke...! Ekh!"

Standing with my drink in my hand, I didn’t have it in me to stop her, as this was the first time I had ever seen her smile or laugh.

In the end, I let her be.

Bringing my own drink to my mouth, I took a sip.

’Well, I guess I still do owe her an apology for what I did back then. She can take this as—’

"Uakkh—!"

I suddenly spat onto the floor, holding onto my neck while staring at the drink in my hand.

What the hell is this?!

"Hue...! Haha! I can’t breathe...!"