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34.48% THE THIRD RETURN OF THE NECROTIC MAGIC SWORDSMAN / Chapter 26: The strange dream [2]

Chapitre 26: The strange dream [2]

Evan, who had just walked downstairs, noticed Jason engrossed in paperwork in front of his apartment gate. He approached silently, not wanting to interrupt. As Jason finished and looked up, he was startled to find Evan standing there, staring at him, which made him step back in alarm.

"Wow, are you okay, uncle? Is there something on my face that startled you?" Evan inquired, noticing Jason's horrified expression.

"Oh... nothing. I was just startled to see you suddenly in front of me. When did you get here?" Jason asked, recalling that he had been alone when he started reading and hadn't noticed Evan's approach.

"I came downstairs a few seconds ago and saw you were fully concentrated on the paper, so I chose not to disturb you until you were done," Evan explained, and Jason then understood the situation.

"That's okay, but what happened? Why are you here now? Do you need something?" he asked.

"No, nothing. I'm just about to go for a walk outside to freshen up after studying," Evan replied, and Jason nodded, understanding his words.

"Okay, go ahead, but be careful and make sure to return before eight," he advised, and Evan nodded happily, starting his walk toward the main gate to exit the building.

Evan felt content knowing he had someone who cared for him and reminded him to come home early, even if it was just for a while.

Once outside, he decided to call James to find out his whereabouts; if he was out, they could hang out, and if not, he could try contacting Rey.

After calling and receiving no answer initially, he tried again, and this time James picked up.

"Hey bro, where are you?" James inquired from the other end.

"Oh, I've just finished my studies and thought I'd wander outside for a bit. I called to see if you wanted to hang out or not," Evan explained straightforwardly.

"That's great because Rey and I are playing games at Blaze Fox gaming cafe. Come join us," James invited, sharing his location.

"Okay, but where is it?" Evan asked, confused whether it was the same place as last time or a different one.

"Don't you remember where we first met, man?" His friend inquired, and with that, Evan's confusion cleared, and he decided to head there.

"Alright, I'll meet you there in a few minutes," he said, ending the call. However, he couldn't recall the way there.

"Let's try the map function," he muttered, opening the app and typing the name of the game club into the search tab.

Minutes later, the map displayed various game clubs, and Blaze Fox was among them.

"Okay, let's get going before they call me again," he said, tapping on the club's button to view the map.

He followed the directions and soon arrived, realizing it was indeed the same place.

"Yes, now I can wander around here freely without any issues," Evan declared, entering the club bustling with people of all ages. He ascended the stairs to the second floor, which was as lively as the first. After some searching, he finally spotted his friends playing in one corner.

The slight difference was that Rey was dressed casually, while James was still in his school uniform, even though school had ended four to five hours earlier.

"Hey, I'm here," he announced as he approached them.

"Oh, hi Evan, we were just about to call you, and now you're here," James said as he set down his headphones and looked up.

Rey greeted him as well and offered a chair for him to sit.

"James, have you been home yet?" Evan inquired, glancing at him and the table scattered with empty snack packets and soft drink cans.

"Yes, I have. I find it quite suffocating at home, so I prefer to spend most of my time here," James replied, and Evan nodded in understanding.

"Still, you should visit home first before coming here. It might make your parents happy to see their child come home straight after school," Evan suggested, and Rey agreed, mentioning that he always checks on his sister at home before coming out to play or heading to his part-time job to assist his mother with the house.

"What if the parents are never home, arriving late at night and leaving before you wake up, only really meeting on occasions or when they're free or on holiday?" James countered, silencing his friends as they began to grasp his situation.

"Sorry, I didn't understand your position and just shared my own knowledge about you," Evan apologized.

"No, it's not your fault, but rather my parents', whom I can't even blame since they're doing it for our family and my future," James replied with a fleeting bitter smile before inviting Evan to join him for a game.

Evan logged into his account and entered his lobby, where his character stood enveloped in a dark aura with a prominent shadow element symbol pulsating behind him.

"Let me warm up with a game first, then we'll play together," he suggested, starting a battle royale match. The game lasted eight minutes for him; he was eliminated while attacking a player from behind—just after his kill, another player seized the opportunity to snipe him from a distance with an elemental wind bullet.

His rank was 16 out of 100, and his level rose from two to three.

He was thrilled not only because his character leveled up but also because he received a chest after his third game, which contained designer clothes and a gun skin. He equipped them immediately to enhance his character's uniqueness.

Subsequently, he received an invitation to join James' team, and the trio played a series of duel matches to improve their teamwork.

After nine matches, it was already seven-thirty, and Evan decided it was time to head home.

"Guys, I think we should call it a day; it's getting late," Evan suggested, and Rey agreed, feeling the same.

"Alright, I'll play this last match and then head home; you can leave if you want," James said, indicating his desire to play one final game, although Rey intervened.

"You need to stop now. I know you won't stop after this and will end up playing for another hour, so just leave with us," Rey insisted, recalling the last time James did this and returned home two hours later.

"Okay, let me log off and we'll go," James agreed, pressing the button to log off, standing up, slinging his bag over his shoulder, and disposing of snack wrappers and empty drink bottles in the trash bin before exiting the club. They said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

"We should head home before it gets too late," Evan suggested, pulling up the map on his phone and starting to walk towards his house.

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Chapitre 27: The strange dream [3/last]

After leaving the gaming club, Evan and his friends went their separate ways. Evan bid farewell and set off, but he still hadn't mastered the route and pulled out his trusted guide: the map. He activated the map function and selected his home address. It displayed both his current location and his destination. He began to follow the directions, and after a while, he could see his building in the distance.

"Phew, I'm on time," he muttered, glancing at his phone screen and noting he still had some time before reaching home.

"Maybe I should ask Aunt if she needs anything from the store," he thought, and dialed her number. She answered after a few rings.

"Evan, are you alright? Are you lost again? Tell me where you are, and I'll come get you right away," Rossy blurted out without waiting for him to speak, ready to dash out the door until Evan interjected.

"Aunt, I'm fine. I was just wondering if you needed anything from the store since I'm nearby," he explained, and only then did Rossy truly halt, though she was poised to leave.

"Oh, that's a relief. I thought you were in trouble. Well, I was about to ask Jason to pick up a few things, but if you're offering to help, then listen," she said, listing a few items she needed and even transferring money to his phone, which he insisted she could give him later. But she wouldn't have it any other way.

He walked into the store and, after selecting his items, approached the counter where a man with a chubby face was packing another customer's goods.

He waited patiently for his turn, and when the man left, he reached the counter and placed his items on the table.

"Hi, are you new here?" the man behind the counter asked Evan, who nodded in response.

"Oh, I see. My memory is quite sharp, and I instantly recognized that this is your first time here," the man said, quite chatty.

Evan replied politely, which seemed to please the man, who then offered him a small discount in good spirits.

"Hey, where do you live, bro?" he inquired after a series of questions.

"Oh, you see, I'm staying with Mr. Jason, who owns the large building behind the store. I'm on the first floor, room number 103," Evan shared, now feeling more open with the man after their conversation.

"Oh god, bro, it looks like you've hit a rough patch, oh by the way my name is Leo." the man said with a grim expression.

"Huh? Why do you say that?" Evan asked, puzzled.

"Well, you know, the house you're living in is said to be cursed," he explained with a look of horror.

"But why? I've been living there for some time and haven't noticed anything amiss," Evan questioned.

"Yes, because it only starts to happen after one week; before that, both of your lives were destroyed there. One even had to leave the kingdom because his social image was so tarnished," Leo explained, which piqued Evan's curiosity further.

"But how?" Evan asked. The man nodded, picked up a chair beside him, and sat down.

"Well, the story is old when some time ago the first guy appeared, he was living happy when the girl beside him called police on him and get him arrested on peeping and harassment on her. His life was destroyed as he wanted to suppress the news but somehow it got spread like fire and he had to leave the city to live clearly. 

The second was the same like him who shifted on the same room and was living happily when a month later, a news came that the girl living beside him was seduced by him and he tried to ra*e her which destroyed his whole life as he was arrested, got jailed and his whole family and friends abandoned him and he transferred to another kingdom to live a miserable life now." The Leo explained and Evan nodded while clapping for his great story telling skills.

"Some say the girl ensnared them, others claim the house is cursed, but be careful, brother. I don't want a kind kid like you to end up like them, so stay alert and cautious," he advised, and Evan nodded, fully comprehending.

After further discussion beyond the topic of the cursed room, Evan decided it was time to leave the store and head home.

"Take care, brother, hope to see you soon," Leo said, returning to his counter as new customers began to shop.

Evan nodded and left the store, making his way to his building. He mulled over the story of the two men, questioning how a seemingly innocent girl could be involved in such deeds. For safety, he decided not to trust her completely and to remain discreetly vigilant.

He did not wish to meet the same end as the others.

Arriving at the building, he entered Rossy's apartment and gave her the items. She received them with a smile, suggesting he watch TV while she cooked.

As he watched TV, Jason came and sat beside him. Evan handed him the remote, contemplating the unusual situation of a younger person taking control of the TV in the presence of an elder.

He sat quietly, observing Jason's choice of program. Shortly after, Rossy called them to dinner.

Jason turned off the TV, and they both approached the table, ready to eat.

Rossy had prepared everything, so they began their meal, and within fifteen minutes, they had finished eating. Following a brief conversation, Evan left for his apartment.

Climbing the stairs, he was close to his floor when he noticed the boyfriend of the girl next door knocking on her door. A few minutes later, she let him in, looking around to ensure no one was watching, unaware that Evan was secretly observing the entire scene.

He harbored some doubts about them, yet he could do nothing but live here peacefully, avoiding any interaction with them. Swiftly, he opened his door, entered, and after attending to a few minor chores, lay down on his bed. Settling on his bed, he soon fell onto his back and drifted into sleep.

However, half an hour later, his expression began to change as he entered a familiar dream, which normally wouldn't surprise him. But this time, something astonishing occurred. Just as he was about to be killed in his dream, he found himself transported to a room with a white sky and dark floor, standing alone between heaven and earth.

Looking around, he saw nothing until he turned back. Ten beings stood before him, their features indistinct, but they were undoubtedly large, slender, and towering, standing fifteen to twenty feet tall. He was speechless, and their appearance was incomprehensible. The world began to crumble within seconds, and then he heard something that startled him awake.

The tallest among them spoke in a commanding tone, "The time is coming." These were the only words he could discern or perhaps hear.

He was soaked in sweat from head to toe, despite the fan spinning at full speed.

"Well, today's dream was quite different from the usual, huh?" Evan remarked as he gazed out the window, surprised to see the sun already on the verge of rising, its rays beginning to glow.

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