Chapter 32 : Nightmare Reappears

Chapter 32 : Nightmare Reappears

Jiang Lei knows that he can't get information out of Chen Liang.

His eyes lit up as he thought of an idea , "Protector Huang is the only one I found who is against Wu Xiu , there must be a reason behind this , maybe he knows something about Wu Xiu."

Jiang Lei got up and said to Zhang Hao, "Zhang Hao , I want to talk to Protector Huang , take me to his residence."

Zhang Hao hesitated for a moment, "This...Lord Wei , It is already so late now, they must be sleeping now, If you don't mind, please consider about talking Protector Huang tomorrow."

*Uff*

Jiang Lei realizes that he forgot about the time in his excitement, It is already midnight now .

"You are right Zhang Hao, I will meet them tommoow, and sorry for my behaviour, I was just a little upset today."

"It's ok Lord Wei, It is completely fine, I didn't feel bad at all."

Zhang Hao looked at Jiang Lei with concern, "Lord Wei , you look very stressed, you rest for now, I'll take you to Protector Huang tommoow."

"Ok, thanks for all your help, Zhang Hao ." Jiang Lei sincerely thanked Zhang Hao, He is completely clueless here and Zhang Hao one of those people he believes a little.

"Zhang Hao, you go and rest, maybe tommoow won't be that easy."

"As you order Lord Wei." Zhang Hao saluted and left the room.

Jiang Lei was standing alone in the room, thinking about today's incident, he was feeling very comfortable and safe here but not now.

He doesn't know when the villagers will turn their face and go against him , asking him to sacrifice.

He can take risk, he needs to take one step at a time.

"Let's sleep today, maybe I'll have to leave this place soon." Jiang Lei mused to himself.

"I hope I won't have any dreams tonight." I am already so stressed now.

Jiang Lei was very tired today due to stress and wandering, he went to sleep too early.

Jiang Lei saw himself in a forest where he listened a deep roar.

*ROOAR*

He saw a shadow running in a crazy speed towards the sound of the roar.

He also followed the shadow, he saw a big colossal monster looking at the shadow with malicious eyes.

He again saw the fight between the monster and the shadow, this time he could see the monster very clearly, but still couldn't see the face of the man who is fighting the monster.

"I'll find about you today, who are you bothering me for so long." He cautiously took steps to see the appearance of the man.

The figure's and monster's fight was getting more and more intense and bloody with the passage of time , Jiang Lei kept himself far from the impact of the battle and tried to look at the appearance of figure.

Suddenly, the man turned over and looked at him, this time he could clearly see the face of the man, a face that can't be any familiar to him.

The man looked like him exactly except his eyes, that was bloody red.

The figure smiled at him, seeing this smile, he felt a strange sensation running through his brain, 'his' smile combined with his red eyes was so devilsh that he felt that he fell on hell for a moment.

*Cry*

Suddenly a loud cry resonated through the dark sky of night and slowly he felt that his surroundings' temperature suddenly rose,  and the darkness ended as if the initial night suddenly turned into day."

He lifted his head up to see the source of this sudden voice.

He looked at the sky with fear, a massive bird wreathed in flames was above his head, he couldn't see the starting and ending of this bird, it felt like it is bigger than the sky itself.

The bird was behind the figure as if protecting him, suddenly it's eyes that seem to see through everything, fell on his body.

His body stiffened, and his heart raced.

*Huff* *Huff*

Jiang Lei suddenly woke up from his sleep and sat up on his bed.

The room was just filled with his heavy panting sound.

If he could see himself now, he would be able to see just fear in his eyes.

"What...the hell was that? Was...it me?" Jiang Lei's loud voice, full of terror, echoed through the room.

Jiang lei heart raced, he couldn't dispell the memories about the figure's blood red eyes and that big terrifying bird's appearance form his head.

"Who the hell am I? Why is this happening to me?"Jiang Lei mumbled to himself.

He sat like that for a while, to calm down his messy emotions.

"I can't sleep or do anything else right now, then I can only try to understand the meaning of my dreams."

He thought for a while and finally decided to think about his dreams and try to understand them, he might find some clue from this.

"My first dream was about the figure fighting the monster , second was about that fire crystal breaking to fragments and today's dream was about again the figure's fighting with the monster, just the difference today was that big collosal bird."

"It means that one thing is clear that I have fought a monster because the figure was clearly me, but according to Protector Huang, I never fought any monster here."

According to him, I have fought the monster in the past that I never told anyone here.

"And if it is not so then the only possibility is that ... Everyone is just lying to me.

Jiang Lei felt a chill running down his spine just by thinking of this idea.

"It doesn't matter what is true now, this village is already threatening me, I can't live here any longer, I'll tell protector Huang that I am leaving this place tommoow."

Jiang Lei has decided not live here any longer, he is getting respect from others but he doesn't know if it is their mask to hide their true faces.

Therefore, it is best for him to leave this place, it is the best decision he can take in his current situation.

Jiang Lei knows very well about the consequences of his actions, there can be two possible consequences.

"First is that Villagers won't stop him and let him go but the second possibility is the fearmost possibility that is scaring Jiang lei.

Because if it is not the first possibility then the second possibility is only that the villagers will tear up their masks, reveal their true faces, and unisonly force him to sacrifice.

Jiang Lei thought about running away from here silently without letting anyone know about it, but this idea is not possible for him.

Because according to Zhang Hao, there is always someone who is keeping an eye on him, he can't see the other party but it doesn't mean that the person doesn't exist.

Maybe, he is still under observation.

Moreover, even if he somehow dodge the eyes of that person, then the second problem comes, it is the villagers who keeps patrolling, even in the night, to defend against the bandits.

And if somehow he still manages to run away from here, where would he go? He is very unfamiliar with this place.

On the other hand, Villagers are very familiar with this place, it won't be too difficult for them to catch him back if they want.

Jiang Lei calmly analysed his current situation, he is trapped in this village very badly.

"I hope that I am just overthinking and the situation is not as severe as I think, but still, I will have to be prepared for the worst situations." Jiang Lei mused to himself.

He will have to face inevitable.

...

*Morning*

*Chirp**Chirp*

The Sun rose, colouring the village in its golden hue and the chirping sound of birds filled the environment with calmness, a deep contrast to Jiang Lei's current emotions.

Jiang Lei looked outside at the beautiful from the window, but strangely sun's warmth and this peaceful and beautiful environment couldn't make his mind calm.

He doesn't have his most important thing of his life, his identity, his memories, he is feeling like there is a dark mist has covered him, there is no warmth and light there, just darkness.

*Knock*

Jiang Lei's trail of thought was stopped by knock on the door, and a familiar voice came into his ears.

"Lord Wei, are you awake."

It was Zhang Hao who spoke.

Jiang Lei calmed down his emotions, and opend the door.

*Creak*

The door opened and he saw the excited face of Zhang Hao.

"Lord Wei, I am here to take you to Protector Huang, are you ready." Zhang Hao saluted and asked politely.

"Yes, I am ready, let's go."Jiang Lei gestured him to go, he doesn't want to waste any time, because he is felling like many ants are eating him in his current situation.

....

"Lord Wei, why were you so tensed yesterday?"Zhang Hao asked curiously on the way.

"It's nothing, I was just a little tensed because of my memory loss and everything happened yesterday." Jiang Lei said calmly.

"Oh",Zhang Hao nodded as if he understood, he still had some questions in his mind but he didn't continue to ask.

The village is not very big, and the distance between Jiang Lei's and Hunag Xian's residence is not very far, it didn't take very much time to both of them to reach Huang Xian's residence.

On their way, both of them remained silent as if they have reached a mutual understanding.

"Lord Wei, this is Protector Huang's residence." Zhang Hao said pointing towards a big building that was entirely made up of rocks.

Some mysterious patterns were engraved on the rocks, just by looking at it, it gives a sense of mystery.

"Hm, you go and inform Protector Huang about my arrival," Jiang Lei replied calmly.

"No need for that, Lord Wei. You have the freedom to move as you please."

"Alright, then let's go" Jiang Lei nodded, leading the way into the building.

.....

Inside, Jiang Lei was surprised from the interior of the building. The floors were crafted from an unfamiliar white stone, gently radiating a soft glow. Simple curtains adorned the windows, adding a touch of homeliness without being overly extravagant.

This room is actually looking like a palace.

"Lord Wei, why are you here." A surprised voice came, Jiang Lei looked towards the direction of the voice, to see Huang Wei who was coming down the stairs.

He came to Jiang Lei and asked curiously "Lord Wei, why did you come here? I was just coming to you, you could just tell me if you needed something."

"I wanted to ask something from Protector Huang, I think that only he can help me in this matter."Jiang Lei said calmly.

"Father! , He should be resting in his room, come with me Lord Wei, I'll take you to him."Huang Wei said and gestured Jiang Lei ti follow him.

"Zhang Hao, thanks for your help, you may go now." Jiang Lei said and followed Huang Wei.

"Anytime, Lord Wei, He saluted Zhang Hao and Huang Wei and left.

...

Jiang Lei and Hunag came in front of a room, this room was very quiet and far from other rooms."

"Father, Lord Wei has come to meet you."Huang Xian said from outside.

"Lord Wei ! Huang Xian's surprised voice came from inside and the door opened.

Huang Xian looked at Jiang Lei with concern , "Lord Wei, you shouldn't have come here, you are not well, if you needed something, you could simply tell Huang'er, he will help you."

"I am completely fine, Protector Huang, I needed your help, so I thought it is better to come in person."

"Please come in, Lord Wei." Huang Xian gestured Jiang Lei to come in the room.

Jiang lei and Huang Wei entered the room.

All of them sat together on the bed.

Huang Xian took the initiative to speak, he said politely, "Lord Wei, What's the matter you need my help, you can tell me anything you want, I'm here to support you in any way I can."

Jiang Lei calmed down his rapid heart beat and asked in a calm voice, "protector Huang, I came here to ask about Elder Wu.