The Next Bloodline

Travelling in Memories

Chapter 25

Travelling in Memories

The Circle is all around the city looking for Sulli.

Sunny and TOP went to the market place. TOP’s vision is still blurry but he insisted to join.

Luhan and Chanyeol went to the parks.

Master Cha and Kris went to the city center.

Sulli ran as fast as she can..but her pace is slowing as she went.

She reached a fountain. She sat below it and leaned on it.

She won’t be able to run much farther. Sulli closed her eyes…she just needs to rest…for just a bit…

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Sulli woke up in a strange place. She’s lying on a bed…the ceiling is made of wood. The windows are covered by colorful cloths. Where is she?

Sulli tried to rise. She noticed her chest wrapped up. Oh no…the Core!

Sulli still felt the core inside her….good…relief washed over Sulli.

Someone opened the door. An unfamiliar man came in.

“You are awake.” Said the man

“Who are you?” asked Sulli

“Hmm…I’m a street vendor. I found you almost dead last night.” Said the Vendor

Sulli remembered what happened last night. She was attacked.

“Yeah…I remember now.” Said Sulli 

“And who are you?” asked Kai

“I’m…Sulli.” Said Sulli

"I'm Kai." said Kai

“By the way. I put some herbs on your wound. To make it heal fast. I need to get going. I still need to go to the market and earn a living.” Said Kai

“There’s food on the table if you get hungry. Your wound was deep, you may want to rest for now. I am not going home until tonight so you can rest all you want.” Said Kai

“You are a kind man.” Said Sulli

“Not so kind.” Said Kai “Do you think I’m doing this for free.  In my world, nothing is free.”

“Are you going to demand payment for saving my life?” asked Sulli

“Of course! But I haven’t thought of what to ask of you yet.” Said Kai

“So stay here until I think of one. I don’t think you can leave anyway…you’d be too weak to go anywhere.” Said Kai

“And oh…I saw a stone on your chest.” Said Kai

Sulli pulled the blanket to her chin on a protective gesture.

“Are you a sorcerer?” asked Kai

“Umm…Why do you think so?” Said Sulli

“Some sorcerers collect stones. They normally put it on treasure chests box. But yours is odd. You’ve put it on YOUR Chest!” said Kai

Sulli faked a laugh “Ah, hahahah! Yeah… I didn’t have a box…and I don’t collect…I am….not a sorcerer though…I was just cursed. …to have this stone.”

“Pity. I would have asked that in return. In this world, no pay no gain. But then…if it’s a curse…I’d not want to have anything to do with it. ” Kai took a large basket and moved out. “See yah later.”