Chapter 049
Wendy took a seat beside Xiao as she glanced at her. The latter looked away and tried focusing on her steak instead. She could feel the stares as if they were daggers being thrown at her. Any moment of now, she could shout if she wanted to, but in the end, she remained with her composure. Otherwise, she’ll be the villain if she’d push through with what she wanted to do.
Wendy, on the other hand, could feel the difference of the atmosphere wherein it totally makes her feel odd. As if something was being mixed in the loud and bass vibe, instead she could feel the opposite. It was like, the air was dead. She didn’t know why she would feel that way but that seems like it every time she looks at Xiao. Just something about her makes everything questionable, which leads her to being more curious. Is there something wrong? She had asked herself. Why Xiao seems to be acting differently with me?
She stared at the girl once
Chapter 050“Wow, Miss Xiao. You’re glowing, I wonder what’s with you for today?” asked Qin as soon as she saw Xiao’s unusually dressing up for such ‘non-special dayʼ.“What do you mean, Qin? Of course I have to dress up if I am going to school,” Xiao tried to shove away her thoughts because she knew Qin would know whatever’s in her mind. It’s actually scary if I’m going to spend more time with Qin. I think I wouldnʼt be able make it alive.“But, your dress up for today is quite...” Qin trailed off, showing off a keen smile as if she knew something was up.“Qin, I don’t want to look bad in front of my classmates. That’s all,” Xiao tried her best to hide her smile. I already knew this. I already knew Qin knows. So dumb of me to think she wouldn’t know. She had thought as she tried shaking her head away from various thoughts. She did
Chapter 051Focusing on the wall, Xiao aimed to reach the vault as soon as she started running. She has to practice her balance and posture, as what Coach Jake has told her the last time she has showed off what she’s been trying to achieve. But basing upon the coach’s judgement, she still needs refinement in order to reach the goal of having a clean point. That was she wanted, a fine critique from someone she’s looking up to. She was glad to know that Coach Jake isn’t just someone who mentors, but also someone that makes the best out of his experience. Just because he has all the knowledge, well maybe not all, but still he manages to share what he has and tell the others about what he feels in order to carve something out from that person. Because of his words, that person will aim higher from what he should expect. And that person is me. I will aim higher. In order to do that, I should gain more experience. Xiao had thought, as she landed on
Chapter 052“No! Xiao, listen to me,” Hei held her hand when she was about to walk away, “Please hear me out, Xiao,” he called once more but she just keep on shoving away his grips. He didn’t want to use any force, but he thought of nothing else anymore when it was his last ace. He has to do it, otherwise, Xiao would slip away from his hands forever.Xiao, on the other hand, was stoned as her lips touched Hei’s. She was unable to move for a moment as her eyes went big. She stared at him who’s eyes were closed, as if feeling every moment of what he did. Her mind completely went blank as his tongue slid inside, as it started roaming and exploring the edges of her mouth. Hei was so soft and gentle. The kiss didn’t feel aggressive, as he became patient with how it goes. He would wait for Xiao to respond back, but she couldn’t, as it was her first kiss so she didn’t know how. She gasped when she felt her knees weak
Chapter 053Just what Hei said, Xiao was forced to put up an act. When Hei and Wendy are together, even though she really wanted to scream, she wouldn’t. Just for the sake of their relationship. Just for the sake of her family. I couldn’t believe we’re doing this. She had thought upon telling her grandfather about it, but she didn’t want to bother anymore. He is way too old and weak, I don’t wanna stress him much. Her mind crossed upon her aunt’s but she immediately shook her head as she knows that she still couldn’t trust her even though her name was already cleared. Even though it wasn’t her fault at all when her mother was kicked out.“I kicked out your mother because I wanted to. Never did Scarlet make up with such stories. It was me who found out about her affairs. So I did my job. While Scarlet, she’s only telling it to everyone because she’s protecting our family, but it doesn&rs
Chapter 054 A flare of lighting inflicted Xiao’s eyes which made her wake up from unconsciousness. As soon as she did, she immediately feel the throbbing pain from different parts of her body. She could even feel that she has a fresh wound near on the side of her lips. She winced as soon as opened her eyes fully, making her struggle when she realizes that her hands were tied behind a chair as she was seated. The only source of light was the yellow light bulb from a far and the place was unfamiliar when she roamed her eyes around. Suddenly, she heard a noise from her back. And as curious as she was, she turned around even though it was hard to do so. There she saw Hei’s black-eyed face. A tear left from her eye as her chest tightened, instantly making her hard to breathe. Hei must have seen her awakened as the lad tried to catch her attention by making a noise. His very low voice has welcomed her ears the moment she laid her eyes on her. He was also seated on a chair,
Chapter 055A loud churning of a car has both awakened Hei and Xiao from their deep slumber. Hei felt the throbbing pain in various parts of his body. He knew that he really received a big time beating and his body hasn’t recovered from any of those beat ups. Xiao, on the other hand, felt weak as soon as she opened her eyes and found herself with ropes on both hands and feet, making her unable to move. Noticing the surrounding, she was surprised to see herself inside an ignited car. Her mouth was also covered with a piece of clothing as she was unable to speak. Hei made a sound beside her and she turned to face him whose mouth was also covered with a piece of clothing while ropes were also tying both his hands and feet. They were totally trapped inside the car. Once again, she felt crying as soon as she came meeting him face to face. Hei’s eyes were sleepy and his cheeks were swollen, basing from Xiao’s observations, which made her heart sink when she rememb
Chapter 056The angel-looking face of Xiao made her mother laugh at her pouty lips. She was actually asking where they were going but her mother was only giving her some smiles that somehow didn’t make her to be fine. She wanted answers and not those playful smiles. Indignantly, looking at her mother’s side profile, Xiao pursed her lips into thin lines as if she was about to make a bad thing towards her mother. But when the latter turned to face the younger, Xiao was immediate in changing dishevelled appearance and made her face contort.What’s this? Why am I with mother? Is this already what they call after death? Or am I still alive and just having a dream? “What’s wrong, sweetie?” asked Xiao’s mother.“Nothing,” Xiao replied nonchalantly. She veered her eyes towards the bus window and looked at the things they happened to pass by.Why does this place looks so odd and weird? It f
Chapter 057 “Code Nine! What happened, she just suddenly dropped down? Is something wrong with her system?” “We have to check first. I doubt it…” “Why are you doubting?” “I don’t know. This is the first time that happened… it’s unusual.” “Are you sure?” Xiao’s eyes had slowly opened as she hears random voices and it felt weird when she recognized them as somewhat robotic. It just didn’t suit well to her ears. Slowly, she moved her body as soon as she’s awakened from her unconsciousness. She remembered her long dream, and felt weird once again. It was long for her because a lot of things happened inside her dream, as she witnessed various occasions which she has never seen before. It was truly the weirdest dream of all. And my head hurts even until now. I could feel the cracking sound of my skull even if I’m already fully awake… She had thought as she stood up from lying on the floor, which she found odd the moment she did. She
Epilogue Xiao’s eyes felt like twirling. She sees nothing but darkness. Her head gone dizzy as she slowly closed her eyes. But before she could even do it, a tantamount light enveloped her surroundings and the next thing she knew, the lightning has became vivid enough to make her cover her face. The light wasn’t simply just a light, it was blinding enough. When she tilted her head to the side, that’s when she realized where the light was coming from. The necklace. Xiao’s eyes widened in shock upon realizing she found her necklace once again. The last time she saw this was when she thought she’ll be already dead. But then, it showed itself this time again. She touched it without hesitation as she felt a tingling sensation which made her body electrified. Something has came inside her body by her own gut feeling, and the next thing she knew, she was already slowly succumbed to unconsciousness as things became dark in an instant. “W-
Chapter 075“The invaders came. They are after you so that they can seize this world. I don’t want that to happen. We have to find a way out.”“But I’ve been here for a long time, why they just come now?”“I don’t have any idea either. Maybe this is Eula’s doing.”Xiao wasn’t able to speak upon the mention of her name. The8 noticed that, but he didn’t further discuss anything about it as they just kept on running. They finally reached the spaceship at the near end.“Is this Cheska?” asked Xiao to which The8 agreed, she smiled as she says, “it’s been a long time.”As soon as they entered the ship, Cheska greeted them with an enthusiastic voice although it is very clear that she was just an AI. They walked towards the center area which then she spotted Asphalt and Code Nine the next time. She called their names enthusiastically as she dropped
Chapter 074“So this is the power of your ultimate creation, Miss Shuan,” Eula whispered as she looked up to the Soulwaker. It was so immense, she knew it was no longer Xiao, but already a whole new and different entity. “So, even up until this point, I gotta work my ass out in order to serve you the best revenge I could get for,” she laughed, “this is hilarious,” she said when she remembered something, “back when I was young, three girls blackmailed me as they were talking about revenge too. And yet, here I am, still alive and breathing perfectly. So, I wonder the same thing. Would Xiao be saved from my revenge too? Would Xiao be able to live a happy life, unlike me, who was all desperate for nothing?!” she shouted, it was evident in her eyes that she was already at her limitation. Her face was so red, as if she’s gonna burst any time from now. She looked up to Xiao once again. She was already awakened. But Eula couldn&rs
Chapter 073Eula’s eyes grew even more confused when Miss Shin didn’t even start talking anything after what she had said. She was once again testing the waters and Eula seemed so bothered with it. She just couldn’t stop thinking about it. As things started encircling inside her mind. What if… she had thought, did she see the whole thing? She asked the most possible question, because if she didn’t, she won’t be saying this otherwise. The little girl who was almost near to tears earlier, looked up to the sophisticated woman whose demeanor seemed so strong. Eula thought that Miss Shin was that type of person. A very complicated, yet powerful woman. She can see it fully that Miss Shin won’t ever needing a man, instead the men will keep longing for her attention. It was kinda funny actually on how certain things appear in most unexpected times. Eula was still young and learning at that time, and just by
Chapter 072Eula’s tears pooled down to her cheeks before she could even realize. That was the time when she realized that something was happening around her. I was in danger, she thought, but was too late to realize. She couldn’t believe herself, as she turned to look at her mother for the last time because she knew this would be their very last moment and that, she won’t be seeing her ever again. Another set of tears rolled down to her chin as she closed her eyes endearingly. That’s when a memory passed through her mind. That’s when she realized that the time she had with her mother, was too little.Eula was an only child. She goes to school all by herself without a companion. Not even her mother, not even her father. The latter left their family since she was born and she had never experienced nor remembered the face of his own father. She would ask her mother about it but either she, won’t be saying anything. It was like
Chapter 071 As soon as Xiao felt waking up, her body felt numb and she couldn’t properly hear her surroundings. It was as if her hearing went numb too and all she could feel at that moment was pain. When her eyes meet her own self, that’s when she realized that something has gone down right bad. She felt it in every inch of her body. She wasn’t wrong. She was battered when she’s asleep. And for how did it happen, she couldn’t understand either. For all she knew, she went asleep, all was dark, for a fleeting moment. And as soon as she wake up, it felt like it only happened in a short period of time. It was deliberately confusing in her part. Her body feels all the pain and she could see all the bruises she had gone through. All she knew, it was caused by no other but that person. Oh scratch that, she isnʼt a person nor a robot. She’s the epitome of a monster. Xiao was gritting her teeth to the extent and was able to flinch her head upwards when she felt an e
Chapter 070 “Why did you lie to me?” those words rang back to The8’s rings. It kept on going round and round as he couldn’t even brush it away from his mind. He wondered whether it was the Soulwaker who’s asking or not. He didn’t know how to respond because he lied in both parties and so he couldn’t even start a proper apology because he didn’t know where he could feel sorry for. He sighed as he looks at her, “I’m sorry,” he started to say before thinking about the next thing he would say. He stared at her for too long but it seemed like he’s still out of words. He still couldn’t find the proper terms he should be using. So, this is how it feels to be frustrated once again… He had thought upon looking away. I’m happy to feel humane feelings once again but I didn’t want frustration to be the first… “I had to do it to save you...” he finally said. Xiao looked at him for a moment before she had laughed, “Oh really? Just when is the mome
Chapter 069The8’s memories had slowly subsided as Xiao approaches him. She walked slowly towards him without breaking the eye contact. The8 couldn’t stop himself seeing her in resemblance of his Master, as they truly looked like each other. Shuan was once an important part of his life, and now that she’s nowhere to be found, he actually blamed himself for it. Even though he knew that he wasn’t supposed to be blaming himself, but he couldn’t stop to do so, when he knows the real reason why Shuan chose the deadly path instead of letting herself being away from harm. He knows himself that he’s also accountable for whatever’s happening right now. And the fact that he’s also hopeless when it comes to Xiao, he did not know what to do anymore; whether he’s doing the right thing or if he’s only being selfish; he didn’t know how to discern any longer. It seemed like his life choices were being repeated as if it’s
Chapter 068The light went gone as what Xiao noticed when she opened her eyes. But the thing that shocked her the most was, the headquarters was already nowhere to be seen. She noticed that she can see the outside where all robots were gathered and most probably, the headquarters was already caught by fire. She just realized that she ruined the headquarters all by herself. She couldn’t believe what she had done.“Isn’t that the Queen?”“So she was the cause of these? That’s why I had a bad feeling when I felt a sudden earthquake earlier…”“She really did all of that in a short span of time?”“But I couldn’t believe it…”“Why she did that anyway? It was too much, don’t you think so?”“But she should be protecting us, right? Then why…”“She’s doing the different thing.”“This is