The school just ended. Jia did not bother with the bullies who eyed her every day but were too afraid to block her way. It was better to be avoided than to be harassed by them.She first went to the convenience store near the school and bought dinner. This was her everyday routine ever since she temporarily left Sir Benjamin's mansion.Checking her wallet that was decreasing little by little, Jia hissed. She really needs to get a part-time job or else she would end up homeless in a few days!Jia pouted. She could not help but blame Kelly. Going to her hometown and traveling to that mountain cost her a lot. Jia took note to ask the expenses from Kelly.While eating, Jia was wondering how her business with Bite was progressing. Hopefully, they would have a decent client soon. She needed money.This was the first time that Jia was wishing for a ghost to appear. Anyway, it was all for business.After she was done eating, she prepared herself to go to the hospital, but then she saw two fo
In the dark alley, Lucas stood alone.Jia felt apprehensive. Lucas' aura was colder and heavier than before.It was as if he was covered in a dark fog. His other eye was concealed, but she could feel the chill from those unmatched eyes."...Are you alright?" Jia asked. Lucas' expression from the dark was scary, his silence was like the abyss.Lucas stepped forward. His menacing aura was so thick that Jia could not help but stepped back.The current Lucas....was dangerous.Jia tightly held her scarf around her neck. Lucas finally stopped moving a step. "...Do you know?" His cold voice sounded restrained."K-know what?""Kelly's true identity."Jia was stunned. Jia's silence made Lucas' expression turn even darker, "So you knew all along?"Jia bit her lips. She understood what Lucas was referring to."No. I just recently learned." She looked away, "I am not even sure about it at first. But seeing you come to me, it must be true then."Lucas was silent. He was urging her to continue.
In the end, Mr. Lin Ze persisted in staying in the haunted mansion despite the urgent summons from the Capital. The 'Great Devil's participation alarmed him. But this made Mr. Lin Ze's decision to prioritize this project even firmer. No matter what the outcome of the future battle was, even if they survive, their kind was still on the brink of destruction. If they don't want their consciousness to eventually fall into demonization, they have to achieve Nirvana. That was the only way for them to be saved. Mr. Lin Ze also knows that the Capital would understand the importance of this project. Especially, the success was within reach. After all, folks like him who were hundreds of years of old were hovering at the end of their time. They needed it the most. Mr. Lin Ze gave his word to the sent spy. He would return to the Capital right after the project was confirmed successful. ...... At the same time, on a certain mountain top, a group of men and women, both young and middle-age
[Kelly's POV]I just came back from another visit to the monastery. I was in a good mood.Sister Nancy said that the children could now barely feel the door-to-the-afterlife she spoke of. Because of this, the monastery was in a jovial mood. The nuns and the priest doesn't feel pained anymore although they were still slightly uncomfortable.With their smooth progress, my taut nerves slightly eased.However, it could not be said for the aura of the monastery as a whole. Day by day, I could feel the breath of the demon in the dorm. And it was getting stronger. I am afraid that the demon's malevolent energy would affect the church.Thankfully, the Yang talisman could dispel the Yin energy within the church. If not, as Sister Nancy said, everyone would be affected.When I arrived at the haunted mansion, I was suddenly summoned by Mr. Lin Ze to Sir Reynold's room.In the room, the atmosphere was tense. I could not help but breathe deeply.Did something happen while I am gone? I glanced at
Carl handed me the two letters.I was about to leave when I thought of what Marcus said."Carl, do you heard anything about a war between the Grim Reaper's Association and the Capital?"Carl's eyes went wide. He then scanned the surrounding hastily before pulling me towards his office. He checked every corner of the room, and when he checked the area was clear he faced me again with a solemn expression."Where did you hear that?"I blinked. "I am the one asking you if you heard about it. Anyway, I heard it from Marcus."Carl's eyelashes trembled. Seeing his expression, I could feel how great the impact of this news was on him.If I am truly a dead ghost, I might also be as troubled and panicked as Carl.Because this war might really lead to a great war between the ghostkind and the grim reapers.However, I am different than them. I have a living body to return to. I was not interested or feel deeply involved in the matter. This war had nothing to do with me or Lucas. After all, the re
The atmosphere in the haunted mansion was heavy.Today, was the day the group that would be sent as reinforcement for the Capital would depart.Everyone was in low spirits. Especially Carl.When I walked into Carl's office, he was throwing a fit.I looked at the documents that were thrown on the ground and then at the disheveled Carl."What's wrong?"When this question came out of my mouth I want to slap myself. Why am I asking the obvious?!The haunted mansion wasn't given a choice but to join the war. The people they would send might not be able to come back. In the battle, they would only serve as cannon fodders who could buy time for the Masters in the Capital.Carl's expression was ugly. "I suggested cutting off ties with the Capital but Sir Reynold..."My eyes went wide.Cutting off ties with the Capital?!Carl's eyes were full of unwillingness, "The war this time is not the same as before. This time, the Capital might not be able to survive. Even if they survive, they would not
Sir Reynold did not waste any time.He handed a key to Carl. "I can't leave the room and I am not able to converse with you freely in these past months. I have written everything I know. My will and instructions are also in the locker. Make sure you retrieved and follow them."Sir Reynold then handed another key and stamp. "When the people from the Capital leave, burned the documents storage."The document storage was the library that have all the information that the haunted mansion gathered including mine and Lucas' folders. After Sir Reynold left a few more words to Carl, he asked Carl to wait outside so he could privately talk to me. "Kelly...." Sir Reynold handed me a letter. "Please send my regards to Lucas. It's a pity I did not meet him and I wasn't able to thank him personally. I can't thank you two enough for all the contributions and help you give for the haunted mansion."My heart felt congested as I replied, "Sir Reynold, the haunted mansion is like a second home to me
Sir Reynold and his entourage finally departed through the order of the Capital that afternoon.The people who were left behind in the haunted mansion had sad eyes. Those people were their brothers, friends, neighbors, and leaders. Thinking of the possibility of their dear families and friends not being able to come back, they shed tears.Although they wanted to stop them from leaving, they could not do anything about it.Carl stood at the gate with the other remaining people. His eyes were red as well. But he has to quickly move on from this sad farewell as he needs to fill up the hole that those people left behind.Their overall strength was greatly reduced. The pillar of support of the haunted mansion was gone. Carl has to quickly mend their losses.The atmosphere in the haunted mansion was not good. This continued on for days. Despite this, I still have to leave to visit the monastery.Carl was appointed as the new head of the haunted mansion. Although he disliked being with Mr. L