Into the Dungeon

There was only one day left until we went to the dungeon, so I went all over the place trying to come up with a plan.

But it was as if someone had put a motor in the clock; before I knew it, night had fallen, and going outside had become difficult.

Still, at least getting out of the dormitory was easy.

There was a small hole in the wall behind this dormitory, so I could get out that way without worrying about being seen.

I went outside and started wandering the streets, looking for the place that only opened at night.

The place I was looking for was a shabby shop in a back alley, the kind you'd find in any city.

It was associated with the Administration, so I would rather not go if possible, but the item I needed was only sold at that shop, so I had no choice.

After asking around several times, I followed a boy who said he knew where it was, deep into the back alleys.

"Here."

"There's nothing here."...