In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518
"Who do you think I am?" Kanae smiled. "Of course, I'm stubborn just like you."
"I'm not stubborn," Laura pouted.
Kanae sighed internally as she put an amiable smile on her face. When she saw Laura underneath the falling lamp, her heart dropped into the pit of her stomach. She had to exert every muscle in her body to reach her sister in time and protect the girl from the chandelier.
Even if she got wounded badly, it didn't matter as long as Laura was safe. She couldn't bear the thought of seeing Laura get hurt right in front of her eyes. Their lives in this city were already hard enough. She didn't want to make things even harder for Laura. All she hoped for was this girl's happiness.
"You should rest. Tomorrow, you'll have to deal with getting back the mansion too."