Chapter 055
A 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
Chapter 058 Xiao couldn’t believe whatever she was hearing at the moment. It seems like she just keep on receiving information, but nothing ever has come into her perception. She still was confused about the things surrounding her, her true identity, what place she was in and the very fact about her mother. “So, you’re basically saying I’m in a complete different dimension?” Xiao incredulously asked as she arched a brow. “Sort of,” The8 nodded with a smile as he suddenly swiped his hand in the air; a three-dimensional image of a globe has projected while floating just above his opened palm, “you’re currently in Universe XXII, the parallel universe with Earth. The trigger happens when the necklace felt you were in danger. This is your mother’s creation. She made this world in order to save you from death. And that explains why you’re here, right now.” Xiao looked at the globe, it was indeed oddly similar to Earth, but she could feel that it was way dif
Chapter 059Passing through the security door system, Xiao exited the room as she steps out to the balcony area. She wasn’t sure if the term was correct as it looks completely different from a ‘normal’ balcony. More like, ‘futuristic-looking’ should be the correct one, but she opted to stick into what she’s been used to. As soon as she leaned over the blue metallic railings, she looked up to the dark vast skies. She sees nothing but darkness as she couldn’t even spot any stars. Universe XXII was completely different even though it was still oddly similar. The world didn’t have any astrological patterns. The moon, the sun, Xiao couldn’t find any of those. Similar with day or night, it didn’t exist too. Instead, everything was surrounded with nothing but darkness. The scientific and mechanical stuffs (best example was the spaceship that they’re currently riding) that produces various types of light rays were the
Chapter 060“Seems to be thinking so hard, I wonder what’s in your mind…” The8 appeared out of nowhere, making her startled but; since, she’s already used to The8 being like that, she actually had seen it coming beforehand. No more wonders left.“Just about things…” she tried to say before thinking of something that could be a great alibi, “randomly thinking what’s gonna happen in the future,” she lied. It has been a good thing for her since then. She started to become a professional when it comes to lying, to the point it seems real. And by the fact that The8ʼs a robot, it was even easier for her to pull some strings.“There’s no need for you to have it that way. You’re already in the future,” The8 stared at her, “if you know what I mean,” he said, as he continued eyeing her, as if indirectly saying something.“I know,” she imme
Chapter 061“The ship is under attack!”“We are under attack!”Fear erupted right before their eyes. The8 was quick to elevate his emotions as he swiped the air, he let out a profanity, “I didn’t see it coming. I was too late to realize.”Damn this. I thought the cracked opening was caused by the portal… I’m so dumb for not realizing that Phantoms can actually hide their presence which is unable for the radar to detect. The8 had thought as he cursed once again at the back of his mind. He looked at Xiao, as he pursed his lips. I didn’t want you to suffer any of these… I didn’t know they’d end up showing themselves now. He had thought upon hearing the red alarm sound, indicating that the ship was currently in danger and being trespassed.“What do you mean now?” Xiao asked as soon as she felt the ship was shaking. The ceiling was creating some
Chapter 062Asphalt and Code Nine were alarmed when the ship suddenly took a huge shaking, that’s when they felt that someone or rather something was trying to damage the front of the ship. Aside from the huge strike, under Code Nine’s radar, she saw that those weren’t weak attackers at all. She felt a huge amount of radioactive energy which might mean that they’re facing the most feared cyborg-robots in the universe.“What was that?” asked Asphalt, under a fearful façade.“I bet someone is attacking the ship! We have to let them know right away!” Code Nine shouted under her breaths while pertaining to Xiao and The8, as she tried to keep her words minimal. She didn’t want to let Asphalt knows about the Phantoms if she wasn’t sure yet. She has to let The8 informed first. As they immediately run towards the center area of the ship, the shaking continues. And even though the ship was built with rigi
Chapter 063“The8, they’re coming so near!” Code Nine shouted and it was annoying because of his automated sound, but Xiao did not bother looking at him as she just focused herself to The8 who’s directly staring at her face.“I promise you, Xiao,” he whispered, “Don’t be scared,” he kissed the top of her forehead and Xiao, once again, broke down as she felt her heart crushing. The ship was entirely shaking and even Cheska’s voice has been surrounding them all the time, updating them all the time, that some trespassers had infiltrated the ship. But to Xiao, she couldn’t even pay attention to those things as her mind went haywire. She was more focused on The8, as she once remembered Hei, behind his facial expression. It was exactly the same the last she saw him. She felt breaking when she saw The8’s eyes that somehow resembled Hei’s. She somehow imagined what things would be in the future as sh
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