Several long minutes passed. I tried to remember something, but I couldn't. The only thing I know is that I have the same appearance I had in my previous life, but now I'm much thinner.
I can even see my ribs. It's as if I haven't eaten anything for over a month.
I didn't ask Loki how long I had been unconscious.
'Nano, do you know?'
[Your body remained inactive for two months.]
"Two months!?" How the hell didn't I die during that time?
[Report – Host Preservation Protocol:
After the user lost consciousness, the body presented critical damage incompatible with survival. To prevent death, this unit activated the biological preservation protocol, reducing the host's metabolism to minimal levels and maintaining only essential vital functions.
For 61 days, the nanomachines performed gradual repairs on bones, muscles, and internal organs while using the body's fat reserves and muscle mass as an energy source, resulting in the current extreme weight loss.
All fatal injuries were successfully treated, and the host was kept in an induced coma until recovery reached levels considered safe for awakening.]
When Nano started reciting all of that, I was shocked for a moment. When she finished, I understood what had happened.
"Thank you, Nano. But how did I receive you? How did millions of nanomachines end up inside my body?"
[That information is confidential.]
"Huh? Why?"
Nano didn't respond.
That worries me. I don't know how these things ended up inside my body. Even though Nano saved my life, I'm afraid this thing might become something that harms me in the future.
[This Nanomachine unit does not possess self-awareness, emotions, or individual objectives. My function is to operate as an advanced support system programmed to assist the host, ensuring survival, recovery, and physical development.
All actions executed by this unit follow protocols designed to analyze situations, optimize the user's body, and increase combat capability.
Therefore, my only purpose is to support the host's growth and help them become stronger.]
'I see… I don't know if I can trust this thing, but whatever.'
Wait. She can definitely hear all my thoughts, right?
'I should be careful.'
I stood up and stretched my body, then went to the bathroom inside the room and looked at myself in the mirror.
My appearance really is identical to before, except my hair is longer because I spent two months in a coma.
Since I have Korean ancestry, I'm obviously Asian.
But one thing I noticed is that my skin looks much better than before, probably because of Nano.
However, this body without a single muscle or any fat is frightening. What an unpleasant body to look at. It looks like I have some kind of eating disorder or something. It makes me uncomfortable.
One thing that pleased me was my long hair.
It reaches my shoulders, so it's not that long.
Long hair actually suits me well. If I tie it up, I think my appearance will look quite nice. I've never tried letting my hair grow before, so I'll take advantage of this opportunity.
I sighed and washed my face.
I didn't even have dark circles under my eyes.
Nano took very good care of my body despite my extreme thinness.
I left the bathroom and ran into the same maid again.
"I'm here to deliver a message from Goddess Loki. She said for you to take a bath and come downstairs immediately. She's waiting for you on the lower floor. Captain Finn is also waiting for you."
"..."
After saying that, the woman left without even waiting for my response.
I looked at the wardrobe and searched for some suitable clothes.
I grabbed a pair of long pants and a basic black shirt.
After taking a shower, I put on those clothes and wore the first pair of shoes I found.
The clothes were loose. Very loose.
I think these clothes aren't mine. They definitely belong to someone else.
Well, why would I have such a luxurious room to myself anyway?
I opened the door and stepped outside.
The place was so big that I could easily get lost.
I looked around until I found the stairs.
From there, I could already see Loki and a small figure beside her.
I remember him.
Finn.
Our eyes met, and his forehead wrinkled as if he were irritated with me.
Since Nano doesn't know anything about what happened, I didn't ask if she knew why he was angry with me.
As soon as I reached the lower floor, Loki turned toward me.
"There you are. Those clothes look terrible on you."
"Yes, I know," I replied coldly.
"Alright, now sit down."
She pointed to a nearby armchair.
I walked over and sat down.
The moment I sat, her eyes opened wider and she stared at me coldly, as if she were devouring my soul.
My whole body shivered for a moment.
"Start talking. I want to know what happened inside the Dungeon. Why someone like you was there, and what killed all of them."
I looked at Finn, hoping for help.
He didn't help me.
What do I do in this situation?
Nano?
But Nano didn't respond.
"You're not going to say what happened? Finn."
"Yes."
After he said that, a knife suddenly appeared at my throat.
I couldn't even follow his movement.
Nano also didn't say anything.
[I was able to follow his movement, but I did not detect killing intent from him. Only anger.]
"I swear I don't know anything," I said, trying to stay calm.
Loki then nodded, and Finn removed the knife from my throat.
I sighed in relief.
Then Loki asked another question.
"Who are you? Where did you come from? What were you doing together with the members of my Familia?"
Wait… what do you mean by that?
'I thought I was a member of your Familia!'
[The user does not possess a Falna. You are not part of a Familia.]
'Shit.'
This situation is worse than I expected.