I began to dream again. I was negotiating with the Spinner of Tales.

"...If I agree, you promise to return my friend to me?"

"Of course, I don't have time to play games by lying."

"In that case, I agree to your terms."

I remembered.

"In that case, I'll become your Alice."

It was my choice to become Alice...

~~*~~

"I have news, Jongin."

I turned around at the sound of the familiar voice. I had planned to go buy some food while she was sleeping, but apparently, that wasn't meant to be. I could tell from the tone of his voice that Luhan's news was important.

"What is it?"

"The animals tell me...someone from Wonderland is here in pursuit. Most likely to rescue 'her' from us."

I reacted strongly to Luhan's news.

"From Wonderland, you say? Is that even possible?"

Wonderland was bound by many rules. For example, I heard it was difficult for 'characters' who live in that world to leave Wonderland. Luhan released a sigh as he smiled wryly and proceeded to calmly explain.

"The person in pursuit is most likely not a 'character', but someone from the same world as Kyungsoo."

Just like King Grimm said, a wor