Before the Sunrise Reminds Me Who I Was Supposed to Become by Telion Marex Arlwin 4 Summary
A young woman breaks down in tears, fearing that since they all made the same wish as Pete, they are doomed to die as well. The group falls into silence, gripped by despair, until a red-haired woman named Cheryl lights a cigarette and offers a glimmer of hope. She reminds them that the system will issue side quests over the next three days, each completed quest granting another wish, meaning survival is still possible if they succeed. Cheryl asserts her leadership, drawing on her experience as a corporate executive to inspire confidence and guide the group.
The system then announces a new side quest called “The Boss’s Banquet,” inviting all surviving players to present unique dishes to the Boss at an 8:00 PM feast. Each player must choose a different dish, with the chance to earn another wish if they offer the Boss’s favorite, but death if they offer his least favorite. Cheryl sees this as their opportunity and organizes the group to search the mansion for clues about the Boss’s preferences.
An hour before the banquet, the group reconvenes to share findings. Cheryl reveals the menu of six dishes, while others contribute insights: the Boss, referred to as the “young master,” eats mostly vegetables and dairy, suggesting he favors creamy dishes. The group’s spirits lift as they piece together the clues, and Cheryl volunteers to present the creamy vegetable stew, confident she has guessed the correct wish that could save them all. After some hesitation, the group agrees, though uncertainty lingers as one girl quietly speaks up.
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A young woman burst into tears.
“What do we do now? We made the same wish as Pete. That means we’re all going to die too!”
The room went dead silent. Everyone clearly had the same thought and none of their faces looked good.
The red-haired woman lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and exhaled slowly.
“Not necessarily,” she said. “Remember what the system said? During these three days, it’ll issue random side quests. Each time we complete one, we get to make another wish. As long as someone figures out the right one, they’ll live. We still have a chance.”
Her calm tone worked like a shot of adrenaline for the group.
“I’m Cheryl,” she went on. “Before I ended up in this game, I was an executive at a multinational company. I know how to make decisions and handle pressure. If you trust me, I can lead us to victory.”
When people are terrified, they’ll always look for someone to rely on.
With her confidence and authority, Cheryl naturally became the group’s anchor.
After claiming leadership, she gave a few motivational lines—standard pep-talk stuff.
Then, the system’s cold voice echoed through the air again:
[Side Quest: “The Boss’s Banquet” has been issued.]
[All players are invited to join the feast!]
[Quest time: Tonight, 8:00 PM.]
[Participants: All surviving players.]
[Hint: The banquet offers a wide variety of dishes. Each player must choose one dish to present to the Boss.]
[Hint: No dish can be chosen twice.]
[Hint: The player who offers the Boss’s favorite dish will earn His favor and receive another wish.]
[Hint: The player who offers His least favorite dish… dies.]
Cheryl’s lips curved into a confident smile.
“Well,” she said, “looks like our chance just showed up.”
There were still more than half a day left before the banquet.
Under Cheryl’s direction, everyone split up to explore the mansion, hoping to uncover clues about the Boss’s preferences.
An hour before dinner, the group gathered in the living room to share what they’d found.
Cheryl spoke first.
“I found tonight’s menu in the kitchen. There are six dishes total, one for each of us.”
She unfolded the paper and read aloud,
“Baked escargot, Caesar salad, grilled lamb chops, seared cod, creamy vegetable stew, and fruit cake. Any of these ring a bell?”
A tall, thin guy raised his hand immediately.
“I found a notebook in the maid’s room,” he said. “It mentioned something like, ‘The young master only eats vegetables and barely touches meat. His diet’s a mess.’ I’m guessing that ‘young master’ refers to the Boss.”
A girl’s eyes lit up.
“I saw the fridge, it’s full of milk and dairy stuff. So the Boss must really like creamy food. Milk and vegetables… that has to be the creamy stew!”
Everyone’s faces brightened. The discovery seemed almost too easy, and for the first time, hope flickered.
Cheryl tapped her long, polished nails lightly on the table.
“Good work, everyone. We’ve figured out what the Boss likes. Now the question is… Who should be the one to offer the dish?”
The system had made it clear: no dish could be chosen twice. Which meant only one person could win the Boss’s favor.
Cheryl cleared her throat delicately.
“I actually think I’ve already guessed the correct wish. If things go well, I might be able to get us all out of this dungeon alive. So, if you trust me, I’ll be the one to present the creamy stew.”
The group exchanged uncertain glances. After a long hesitation, they eventually nodded in agreement.
Then the girl who had first guessed the dish spoke up in a small voice…
Conclusion
The chapter closes on a fragile yet determined note, with the group rallying around Cheryl’s steady leadership amid the looming threat of death. Their shared fear transforms into cautious hope as they piece together clues about the Boss’s preferences, allowing them to glimpse a possible way out of their dire predicament. The tension between uncertainty and trust weaves through their interactions, highlighting the fragile bonds formed in moments of crisis.
Cheryl’s confidence and the group’s tentative agreement to follow her plan underscore the theme of unity and resilience when faced with overwhelming odds. Though the path ahead remains perilous, their collective effort to decode the side quest and place faith in one another offers a poignant reminder that even in darkness, hope can ignite the courage needed to confront the unknown.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
Tensions rise as the banquet approaches, and the group must grapple with the weight of their choices. Cheryl’s confident claim to present the creamy vegetable stew brings a fragile sense of hope, but also stirs uncertainty among the others. Who truly deserves the chance to win the Boss’s favor? The delicate balance between trust and suspicion will be tested, and alliances may shift as the stakes become unbearably high.
As the characters prepare for the critical moment, emotions simmer beneath the surface—fear, hope, doubt, and determination intertwine in a complex web. The upcoming banquet promises not only a test of wit and intuition but also a deeper exploration of the players’ personalities and motivations. With lives hanging in the balance, every decision counts, and the next chapter will reveal how far each is willing to go to survive and protect the fragile thread of hope they’ve found.

Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.