Hidden Sniping

Within the bay region inside the cube, a world spanning over a thousand square kilometers was split in two by a long, straight coastline. Ocean and land occupied either side of the bay at a ratio of one to two.

On the ocean side, fierce winds churned the waves into rolling swells, and beyond the water's surface lay a sky-piercing barrier at the very end.

On the land side, tawny beaches pressed close against vast forests, yet there was not a trace or sound of any animal.

Several hundred meters out from the beach, a female figure in a flamboyant long dress was slowly flying above the sea.

She had a head of fluffy curls, naturally seductive features, shimmering green lipstick, and a graceful, distinctive figure. She was Jupetz, one of the top Clown group's members.

At this very moment, Jupetz drifted over the turbulent waters at an unhurried pace, her vivid lips softly humming a lively little tune.

Even though she was still alone, Jupetz showed not the slightest hint of tension in her manner. She instead looked as carefree and relaxed as though she were sightseeing.

Meanwhile, roughly a kilometer away from Jupetz, another slender female figure lay silently prone amid the bushes and trees on land.

She wore a pitch-black trench coat, her golden hair tied into two spiral ponytails hanging at her sides. Her exquisite features were in no way inferior to the woman over the sea, though she possessed more youth and vitality than the latter.

At the same time, she held a sniper rifle etched with lavish patterns yet subdued in color before her chest. Her bright eyes, along with the crosshairs in her scope, remained locked firmly onto Jupetz's figure.

This sniper concealed within the forest's shadows was Firona, one of Dawn Squad's