Transmigrate inside a Web Novel as a Side Character.

"...Soma, You okay?".

"I'm okay".

Soma hurriedly got rid of the windows that spammed before him, turning his head to the two girls who watched him in worry. A faint smell of tangy aroma filled the entire area, making Soma's face frown because of the unpleasant aroma. The other two also felt the same and blocked their nose to prevent the scent from entering.

"Let's get out of here first!".

The two girls nodded their heads, and then they took one final glance at the cold body of the orcs that lay on the ground bathed in blue blood. Hina and Xiao Lian gulped their own saliva and simultaneously clenched their weapon, respectively feeling frustrated because of their condition in front of a threat they should kill.

After reminiscing about their failure, they take the first step, distancing themselves from the pile of corpses around them. Soma, whose eyes were filled with bodies, approaches the pile of corpses of rabbits and stores some of them inside his storage rings in case he needs them.

They continued their journey, passing the towering tree while sometimes being halted by the rustling sound that may have posed a threat to them. Hours had passed as the warm light that basked their skin turned scorching hot, for it was currently hanging above their head, making the three of them drenched.

"This is no good".

"What's the matter?".

"...?".

Soma, who let out his mutter, made the two girls behind him turn their attention to him. A couple of hours have passed since they met with the orc, bringing them to their current situation. However, there is still something that bothers Soma about the situation he is in.

"No, it's just when I think back, this place was too strange to be called a trial gate".

"Hm, how so?".

"Hina, do you remember when we accidentally entered the trial gate. The weather, atmosphere and the surrounding area. Also, the killed monster inside?".

Hina's mind starts to recall the event that happened. Xiao Lian, who was unrelated, kept observing the surroundings while also sometimes taking a glance at times toward the two.

"...Now that you say it. This is indeed a bit strange. The weather or temperature inside the previous gate stayed constant without any prior change, despite the passing time, unless we entered the special territory, and the monster that had been killed dissipated into thin air and turned into Mana core...".

Xiao Lian, who keeps muting, starts to catch what the conversation is about. She opened her mouth while directing her gaze to Soma.

"...But, if that red-haired girl said it is true. Then where is this place?".

"Who do you call red-haired?".

"Yeah, that is what I am wondering, too?".

The three of them start to rack their brains, trying to find the truth about the things that occupy their mind. But no matter what they do, they can't figure it out, so they put aside the matter and resume exploring. Soma, who was leading ahead, muttered. "This is truly strange. Does the fact that God is involved in creating this realm affect the change?

Whatever that is, this is certainly because of the changing plot the author did. Tch, changing the plot this drastically. Now, I don't know what will happen in the future anymore".

While having a slightly heavy mind in his heart. Soma maintains his composure so as not to worry the other two girls. However, there is a pair of sharp eyes that keep boring a hole in his head. It came from the expressionless Xiao Lian, who noticed a slight change in his mood.

After continuing their journey for another hour, the three of them seemed at a loss when suddenly Soma's ears pricked by the sound of the flowing stream on his right. He turned his route, which made the two girls tilt in wonder, then appeared before them a slope that stretched down. Soma raised his gaze and saw the brilliant shade of the light start to shift its place to the west.

"Let's take a break in front".

"Mm? Okay".

"Mm".

They were walking down the slope for about half an hour. In front of them stretched a transparent river that caught everyone's attention with its beauty because of how clear it was; they could see the bottom. The water reflected the tree around and created a picture of the azure and green that swayed along with the ripples.

Smooth stones with various shaped lining around the riverbed create a small gap for small creatures to hide and, from their right, a breathtaking view.

High in the rocky wall, a stream descends like a falling river into a cascade of mist. With the high density of the water, a thunderous roar echoed while the water met with other water. The light from the descending sun creates a brilliant shade of rainbow over the falling stream.

"Wow, beautiful".

"Um".

Soma scanned his surroundings, searching for the perspective of threat, but found nothing in sight. However, his eyes rested on a dark maw that slightly drew his gaze into it.

"Soma, let's rest here".

"She is right".

Hina and Xiao Lian tug on his sleeves, disturbing his attention disturbed.

"Go ahead. Oh, and take this".

Soma began to take out his reserved food from his storage and give it to the girls, including him. The three of them rested their tired calves, stretching their tired legs before enjoying the meal Soma had prepared.

While eating the meal in his hands, Soma's gaze once again turned toward the hole that had entered his mind ever since he found it. An unknown force seems to keep inviting him to enter the place. However, he couldn't decide on it alone because he needed the permission of the two girls to know if the place was safe and comfortable enough for living. He could use it for resting at night.

"Soma?".

"Hm?".

"Nothing, it's because you were just absentmindedly looking at that cave over there. Is there something there?".

Hina, who catches Soma's weird behavior, opens her mouth. Because of that, she also becomes curious about the rocky cave that is erected beside the flowing stream that crashes down.

"...No, I thought it was about time for us to seek a place to stay for the night".

"Does it seem too early for that?".

Xiao Lian beside them retort.

"I know, but this is just our first day coming here. We don't know what will happen afterward or how long the Trial is. So I think for today we must find a place to stay first, using it as our base operation, and plan our next step ahead".

"Well, If Soma says so, I will follow your lead. How about you, Silver-hair?".

"...I will follow your lead, Soma. Don't call me silver-haired. I have a name, Xiao Lian".

"You are the first who did that. I also have a name, Akabane Hina".

"Nice to meet you, Red-hair".

"You!".

Hina's face twitches for the attitude that Xiao Lian shows to her. But she realized that she was near Soma, so She held the veins that were visible on her forehead, flashing her white teeth.

"Nice to meet you, too. Silver-hair".

A flickering flame lit between the two of them before it transformed into blazing flames that filled both girls' eyes. Soma, who witnessed the two of them, could only chuckle and resume his meal.

After filling his stomach with the meal, he tidied up the place. Soma approached the riverbank and slowly dipped his current boots into the flowing river to test the depth of it. Gradually, his feet were getting submerged until half of his shin drowned.

"...It's not too deep. Let's go".

Soma went toward the middle part and the back while extending both hands to escort the two girls in dipping their feet.

"Okay".

"Mm".

Hina and Xiao Lian, who both took off their shoes and socks, took each of Soma's hands, trying to submerge their bare feet into the translucent river. Upon making contact with the water, a trace of fresh and cold water stung their nerves, tensing their nerves as they submerged their smooth feet.

"It's cold".

"Mm, and refreshing at the same time".

"Good then. Let's slowly progress".

They nodded their heads while being escorted by Soma until they reached the other riverbanks safely. Without waiting for their feet to dry, the three of them resumed their walk and approached the stone cave that was erected beside the stream.

"This is".

Soma marveled at the sight before him, a dim cave made from stone stretched inside.

"Hina, please?".

"No, problem".

Hina started to focus her mind and gather the surrounding mana into her palm, and a spark began to ignite, creating a small fire that shone in the dark.

"Let's enter".