Chapter 138: Don't Leave Me, Please

Markus had reached the peaceful, hidden spot in the library when he heard a strange noise that seemed blocked by a thick wall.

He quickly turned off the music, put the black airpod on his pocket, and tightened up the grip on the shoulder strap of his bag.

"Hello? I... I am willing to help you but the door is being locked a– and I don't know where is the key!" he said as he doubted himself for being aggressive and willing to help the stranded girl inside of a cold room.

Until...

"Markus? I– Is that you, Markus?"

He stepped back the moment he recognized that sweet, hollow voice of Halora. His heart pounded too fast and the rage within became unstoppable.

But, he tried to calm down, breathed some air before he turned into a terrible beast. He shook his head, caressed his temple as it was the only way to get rid of the rage in his body.

"Are you still there?"