Chatting with Jia made me forget a lot of my worries even if it was temporary.She was right. I also need to think about myself. However, I can't really further investigate or try to remember things since I have something important to do. I am afraid that once I remembered my past self, I would wake up. Then there's no way I could help Lucas and Sister Nancy. Unlike Jia who could see and communicate with ghosts, I am like other normal people with no ability. Besides, what if I have no memories of this world?I could not afford to risk the only chance Lucas and Sister Nancy has. After all, I am the sole discoverer of the clues behind the door-to-the-afterlife. I can't leave now.I promise Jia that once I helped Lucas and the monastery, I would focus my attention on myself.Jia was frustrated but have no choice but to support me."Fine! Go and research about the so-called door to the afterlife. I would help you find clues about yourself. Once you are ready to face your identity, just c
When we returned to the mansion, Sir Benjamin was already waiting for us. Sir Benjamin looked spirited as if the earlier pale look was just an illusion. This time he already prepared a table full of snacks for us. Jia was already eating and attacking the cake. I immediately pull Lucas towards the table. I served him tea and cut a huge slice of cake and put it on his plate. I whispered to him, "You have to eat a lot. This is a rare chance. Eat as much as possible or else Jia would finish it all. She is very competitive." "I can hear you," Jia said as she munched on the cake. I pretended I did not hear that and began eating. Lucas looked at us who was stuffing our faces as if we haven't eaten for decades with a baffled look. He then started drinking tea first. His table manners were good. Like Ms. Lilian, he eat gracefully, but the speed of his spoon was fast. He did not eat less than us. Sir Benjamin who was ignored because of the snack: "...." "Cough!" A loud cough interrupt
Lucas and I left when the morning arrives. Sir Benjamin did not see us off. According to Jia, he was already gone when she woke up.I am really grateful to Sir Benjamin, but I don't want to see him again if possible. Because seeing him means that there was someone I had to lose.On the way back, I was suddenly reminded of one thing I have forgotten. The place where Lucas would stay.Since Lucas' body was not on the same floor as me anymore, where would he go?Would he stay in the same place when it reminds him of the painful past?I glanced at Lucas. He was still wearing the necktie I gave him. He was also silent and his expression was solemn. Knowing Lucas, there must be something complicated in his mind.I was scared to ask.What if he decides to find a place far away from the hospital? That place gave him no good memories.Would we not see each other then? What if he decided to explore other places he hadn't been into? Would he leave me? No...He can't yet. I am still looking for
We went to the haunted mansion directly. I have no time to read the letter so I only keep it on me.When we arrived, the people crowded around us again. They were pleasantly surprised that I brought Lucas with me. Lucas and I was a celebrity to these people.Carl got the news of us coming here so he immediately run towards us."Great contribu-!" The rest of Carl's words were swallowed down when he saw Lucas. His jaw dropped.Carl glanced at me and then at Lucas. He shut his mouth. I could literally hear his gear turning. He then decided on something and jumped toward Lucas. He wrapped his arms around Lucas' shoulder affectionately like a good friend who haven't seen his friend for a long time."Luas! Man! You disappeared suddenly!""..." I want to smack Carl's mouth. Don't speak about it so loudly! Others might notice and figure it out!Lucas just shook his head. "I have something going on so I have to disappear without notice.""You made me worry. I thought you..." Carl halted. He t
The ghost market in the haunted mansion was lively as usual.Lucas was a celebrity in this place. Since he had both reputation and money, the booth sellers immediately crowded around him. However, because the stingy Carl was with him, they only said their greetings and said in passing about their new products.Lucas just nodded at them with a smile.When the crowd dispersed, he tapped the arm that was around his shoulder. "You could let me go. I won't follow her inside."Carl took off his arm, "You noticed?""I knew you long enough to know that you deliberately pull me away. It's not just because you are glad to see me, right?""Hey, I am really glad to see you. I am worried this time. I thought you totally become a demon."Lucas touched the necktie over his right eye and muttered, "...I almost."Lucas was not even surprised that Carl knew about his condition. Carl was wise and sharp to know that something was going on when he disappeared. Carl met a lot of ghosts and demons in diffe
However Lucas could not expose himself, or else the problems Kelly has to face were not only about being detained in the Capital but also freeing him. Lucas knows that Kelly would save him. He doesn't want to be a burden to her. "I know I can't be seen right now. But Kelly could not be kept in the Capital." Lucas said stubbornly. Carl sighed heavily. The reason why he took Lucas away and swallowed down the words he wanted to say to Kelly earlier was because of this. He did not mention the people from the Capital earlier because he know Lucas would keep Kelly safe even though he needs to offend the capital by not sending Kelly over. And Kelly might run away due to fright. She kept postponing the matters with the Capital after all. It would not be strange for her to do that. "They won't harm her. They might even place protection for her and she would get the most polite and generous treatment. Think of it as her having a vacation." "It will be a very very long vacation. Kelly does
The greatest archenemy of ghosts and demons was the grim reapers. They were the missionary of death. Grim reapers could end their life with just a spun of their black umbrellas.Lucas did not answer him directly and said, "The grim reapers have been active in attacking ghost market a few months ago but then they suddenly stopped. As if hunting demons are more interesting for them than hunting thousands of soul. Don't you think it's strange?"Carl was stunned by this sudden realization so he slowly processed Lucas' words. He then noticed the difference, "Now that I think about it after five consecutive markets were attacked, the grim reapers suddenly turned silent. As if after the exhausting hunt, they have found what they were looking for...."Then his eyes suddenly turned wide.Carl shouted a name that crossed his mind. "Mr. Finch!"Lucas' eyes were solemn. "I was there when the group of grim reapers attacked the underground mall ghost market. Mr. Finch was there, but he quickly esc
[Kelly's POV] The nice voice of the long black-haired man blended with the surroundings. I could not make up for what he was saying because my mind was constantly turning. All I could think was....the Capital is here. I haven't made up my mind yet. Just earlier I am still thinking of what am I going to do once the Capital came. Avoid them? Run? Or negotiate? I can't do the two choices because they have seen me already. So there was only one chance. Negotiate. But I negotiated with them before and failed to keep my words. Would they still believe me? I have offended them, would they still treat me well, or even trust me? Even this handsome man smiled gently at me, I don't believe they would let me get away so easily after fooling and rejecting them like that. "Is that alright with you, Kelly?" My swirl of thoughts was interrupted at the mention of my name. "Excuse me?" I did not catch on what they were talking about. Mr. Lin Ze, Marcus, and Sir Reynold were staring at m