YM778.TV Chapter 43 - City
Charlus had a silver cross earring on his left ear and a scythe pendant around his neck. He had a black overcoat on his shoulders that swooshed if he moved. His entire outfit was black.
Charlus sighed. He wanted to look for a mirror but knew that it wasn\'t the right time.
[Hide Equipment]
[Hide Wings of Death]
Charlus found himself in his comfortable t-shirt and jeans. He jumped onto the sofa and quickly got ready to sleep.
Charlus still had one thing to do before going to sleep. He had to check out the Cities.
[You can pick Basic Cities to visit]
[Los Angeles - USA]
[Edinburgh - Britain]
[Hyderabad - India]
Charlus contemplated his options. He struck Hyderabad off the list. While he was interested in seeing India, he had absolutely no intention of putting himself in a completely foreign culture. He didn\'t know their language so he expected that his time wouldn\'t be as enjoyable.
[Los Angeles - USA]
Charlus decided to play it safe. He knew how to interact with Americans. And he didn\'t want to go to Britain. Just the idea did not agree with him for some reason. Charlus laid down and went to sleep.
He was tired after what happened. It was a very long day, and those were becoming a common occurrence these days.
Charlus woke up and saw someone familiar on top of him staring at him.
"Claire?" He asked.
\'Why am I here?" She asked him.
"You were asleep when I found you," Charlus replied back.
"You could have woken me up," Claire was cross.
"I didn\'t want to wake you up. You look very cute when you sleep by the way. Did you know that?" Charlus gave a cheeky smile.
Claire huffed.
Charlus leant forward and brushed his lips against Claire\'s. Claire leant back and got off Charlus.
"That was a one-time thing. I don\'t think I\'m that interested in someone who is that much into danger. Here, take your cash. It makes me look like a gold digger."
Charlus sighed.
"How about till we get to school?" He asked, hoping she would agree,
Claire clicked her tongue.
"Fine."
Charlus smiled. He quickly pounced on Claire. It was still 5 AM. Since Claire had slept early, she woke up early. And she woke Charlus up. So they had 3 hours before school.
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Charlus found himself at his desk. He enjoyed his morning. It was... wild. He looked at his class teacher who looked like she had an announcement.
"Good Morning students. I have an announcement. The school would like to congratulate Mr Black for earning himself a spot in the student exchange program. We are collaborating with Whitney High School. This program will last 3 months. The principal is expecting you in his office."
Charlus stood up. He had no idea of what was happening. He just exited the class and went to the principal\'s office.
"Mr Cole?"
"Yes, Mr Black. I was just expecting you. Come in."
Charlus entered the room and sat in front of the principal.
"I am sure you are excited that you are getting to go to Los Angeles. You will have to pay for the transport but we can arrange a bus if you don\'t want to."
"Do my parents even know this?"
"Oh yes! That\'s why we called you. You could tell them yourself."
Charlus gulped.
"Okay."
Charlus took out his phone. He scrolled through the contacts. He found the one belonging to his mom. He started dialling. The phone call was answered almost instantly.
"Mom?"
"Yes, Honey? Is anything wrong? Aren\'t you supposed to be in school?"
"I am in school. So basically, they said something about a student exchange program. And that I\'m selected. Can I go?"
"Wow! This is really good news. Your father will be thrilled. This will be amazing on your resume for colleges. If there are any formalities, we are okay with it. Any costs can be paid. Your father might have a small flat there. You could stay there."
Charlus nodded.
"Okay. Bye."
"Bye, Honey!"
Charlus closed his phone and looked at the Principal.
"Good! You leave on Friday."
Charlus nodded. He still had one question though.
"Mr Cole. I have one question. Yesterday, the colleagues who picked me and Claire from school."
"By Claire you mean Ms Brown?"
Charlus nodded.
"I have no clue what you are talking about. I didn\'t have any colleagues come to the school yesterday. You must be mistaken."
Charlus frowned.
"How do you explain how I left the school during class timings?"
Mr Cole looked through his desktops.
"You are mistaken Mr Black. You were... absent yesterday. You did not come to school at all. As for Ms Brown... she was also absent. Well, you must be stressed and could use some rest."
[Ryan Cole Lvl 9]
[HP - 100/100]
[Status - Jolly]
[He has no recollection about the true events of the past week. His mind has been altered.]
Charlus realised that something was fishy, but he had very little time left before he would be going to Los Angeles. So he wanted to do one last thing before leaving. Charlus quickly opened up his inventory and checked for an item. It took him some time but he was able to find what he was looking for.
Charlus went home early that day to book the flight tickets. He then proceeded to write a letter. He addressed it to Claire. He put the item he took out from his inventory into the letter. He sealed it and got up. He vanished from the house like a shadow. His speed was so great that it was hard for the visual eye to even keep up.
Charlus entered the school and looked for Claire\'s desk. He put the letter and left.
Claire found the letter the next day when she got to school. She opened the letter and found a talisman.
[KKK Guardian Summoning Talisman x1]
[Summons a KKK Guardian to protect you when in danger]
Claire didn\'t see any description. She was only able to see a paper with a bunch of scribblings. But in the letter that Charlus gave her, he told her that she was supposed to keep it on her at all times. Along with the fact that he might not come back and that she didn\'t have to save herself for him.