His na is familiar, where have I heard it before? That's right, Yin Hee. She ntioned him.
Why would this guy have information about ? No, perhaps he has all kinds of information.
I reached such a conclusion because he also knew about Igor.
As I was deep in my thoughts, she spoke, "That dicine makes your body stable, right?"
"How did you know?" I furrowed.
"Trick told , and he also ntioned that if you take all of that, your lifespan will only last a few months.
"Why do you risk your life for this goal that I don't even know," She said, disappointed and worried simultaneously.
I'm wondering if I should tell her what my motives were, but after a second thought, it was pointless to tell her. I knew what my sister was like, she'd help . However, this is my battle, not hers.
"I can't get you involved, but don't worry, I'll be fine." I said slowly in a reassuring manner.
"When's the last ti you said to not worry but it happens anyway? None! You always get hurt!" Her tone beca slightly high.
"Okay, I'm sorry. I'll try my best to not get hurt, would that calm you?" Seeing her mad I imdiately back down and apologize.
If this kept going, it wouldn't end.
Perhaps she sensed my genuine words that her expression softened, her furrows slowly disappearing.
Knowing she was no longer mad, I imdiately said without giving her a chance to talk, "About this person, Trick. Why did he tell you all of that thing? Did you ask him?"
Trick knew, or rather, had information about , but surely he didn't just tell anyone for free or without a reason. What was his purpose in revealing my condition to Mira?
"Yeah, I did." She replied briefly.
"He didn't ask you anything in return?"
"We're online friends. He just said he knew a lot of things." She ignored my question.
"You aren't worried about how he got that information?" I asked worriedly
"Of course I am! Do you think I'm not creeped out when Trick knows a lot about you?" She responded.
"Yet, you are still friends with him." I said suspiciously.
"He's not a bad person, and he didn't ask anything in return for helping a friend."
I looked at her silently. She mistook my silence and perhaps assud I looked at her in suspicion.
She imdiately added, "It's true! If you don't believe , here's our chat history!"
She showed her phone. I read its content. Just like she said, there wasn't anything suspicious, just between online buddies talking about different topics.
I shifted my eyes away. She took that as a sign that I finished reading, and she put her phone back into her pocket.
"You don't have to worry about Trick. He's a good guy."
"How would you know that? You two have never t."
"We did et a few tis. He treated to so food."
Knowing my sister, I chose to believe her. Not like I have many options anyway. I'll find more about him in the future. For now, I'll put him on my to-do list.
"Syn." Mira suddenly called out my na. I averted my eyes to et hers. When I was about to open my mouth, she pondered, "Are you not going to quit?"
Quit? Ah, I see, it's about my goal. Of course not.
It seed we're back to that topic, huh? I guess I need to give her a satisfying answer, even if it makes her hate more.
"Yeah." I nodded slightly.
"Why?"
"It's for you and mom. I don't want to get both of you in danger. It might not be now, but it might happen in the future. Before that, I need to reach my goal.
"You have to understand, Mira. I'm doing this for my family. I love you guys."
"I love you too, Syn, but it hurts when you don't rely on your family. Why do you have to fight alone?"
"I already said it, I don't want to drag you to danger."
"So we are just a burden to you?" She exclaid.
"What? No! Of course not!" I replied quickly before she misunderstood my words.
"Then rely on us! Is that so much to ask?"
"Yes, it's too much! You guys are the only ones I have! My friends are all dead! Everyone I know is dead! I can't afford to lose you guys too!
"Cuz... I might break..." My voice was weak and fragile when I said the last few lines.
As I said those words, mories of my friends dying before flashed through my eyes. It opened a wound I tried to close with force.
"So, please understand, Mira. If you truly want to help , please understand my wishes, and don't do anything."
"Will that be enough?" She pondered with doubt. Her eyes looked at worriedly.
"Yeah, that will be enough." I affird her doubt sternly.
"... Okay." She said solemnly with a determined nod. I'm glad she accepted my words.
"Thank you." I smiled.
Also, I noticed so weight has been lifted from my body. I felt good for so reason.
"Mira! Help out doing the chores!" Mom shouted from the first floor. Her voice was muffled when we heard her, but we still understood.
"Yes, coming!" Mira replied and waved her hands at . She then closed the door.
The room beca awfully quiet. I went to my bed and lay down, staring at the ceiling, rembering what just happened.
I'm not alone, I thought to myself before convincing that idea to my mind and body. When I did, a heavy sensation weighing on my chest vanished. I feel extrely light and calm.
As I was savoring this mont, I 'saw' a red fla. It ant the rat successfully tracked one person.
He was two hundred ters away from my house.
I thought of my next move and decided to stay still until the rat found everyone, maybe. I'm not exactly sure how many there are, I instinctively assu there were more than one.
I opened my phone and chatted with Eve.
[How's the situation over there?]
[Not good, soone beat over us. The diary is gone, and soone just set the house on fire. We're on our way out. Kuh! Kuh!]
I heard her coughing a few tis.I got up from my bed worriedly. But then, I cald down when I realized it was Eve. She'll be fine.
[I see, do you have any clues who it might be?]
[An assassin, probably. I didn't notice their presence until I sensed its malicious intent.]
[I see. Right, do you still have those three beads I gave you?]
[I do have them, but I won't need it for the ti being. This is just fire. I've dealt with worse.] She said confidently and calmly.
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