[† W y j i: CAPITULO D O S E]

— Seoul, South Korea

— Present time

❝Uhm— Wyji?❞ Auie taps Wyji's back gently they've been hugging each for a while now; making them the center of attraction whenever there are people crossing the street.

Snapping him out back to reality; the reaper moved a step back away from the lass. ❝I'm sorry. I was too reckless to do that.❞

❝Oh no- I don't mind it. Care to share what's wrong?❞

❝I just- remembered someone. I thought you were her.❞ he said in monotone.

❝Someone so special to you?❞ the lass coughs, asking as if it doesn't mind her at all; like she wasn't curious and dying to know who was that.

❝Yeah- my sister. You really looked like her; except for the hair.❞ he lied. That's the best excuse he could ever think of to escape any further questions Auie might ask to him.

❝I see.❞ a fainted smile appeared on her lips. ❝I won't ask anymore 'cause it seems too private.❞ she uttered while playing with her finger; too nervous to look at Wyji's eyes. ❝And about what happened this morning, I think I have an idea now why you said that. I understand.❞

The reaper wants to say something but he can't think of any words; he just blankly looked at her and then nod afterward.

❝So yeah- I think I better go now, Wyji. Bye.❞ disappointment can be seen on her eyes; she doesn't know why but she's quite sure that Wyji's not saying the truth. He's hiding something and she know, she'll be hurt to know the truth.

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❝Finally- welcome back to your humble abode.❞ a familiar annoying voice welcomed Wyji as he enters the door and walks directly to the living room; sitting on the couch as he intertwines his both hands while resting his elbows on his legs; leaning his chin over. ❝Huos- what happened to Alluca after that day?❞ he asked without looking at his co-reaper's direction.

❝That I can't tell you my friend.❞

❝When did she died? How old is she when she died?❞

❝She was 85 years old when she died.❞ Huos then sits beside him, ❝That's all I can say.❞

❝These days, I've been thinking about her. And it feels like I'm falling down again in the pit of darkness together with its overwhelming sadness.❞ Wyji's voice cracked; he can clearly tell that any time soon he will cry; and he's trying so hard not to.

❝Why? Something must have triggered you. It has been centuries, let go of her.❞

❝It's easier to say but more difficult to do. Huos-- I won't tell much just like what you did. You're still hiding something from me. You shall discover it by yourself.❞

❝Forgive me. But I've been ordered not to tell you everything; especially when it's about Alluca. I can just assure you that she lived with prosperity.❞

❝Then beside of that, what's the other reason you're here? I supposed you can tell that to me?❞

❝Indeed. I've been searching for a cursed nymph around this area. It is really hard to look for her. Really. She's just too amazing when it comes on hiding.❞ Huos brushes his hair using his fingers; it was so obvious that this mission is so difficult for him.

❝What with her?❞ Wyji fixed himself as he properly sits on the couch; waiting for his friend's response.

❝That cursed nymph stoles human eyes thinking that she will gain the golden eyes she once have. Once that nymph shows interest to a mortal's eyes; she will get it no matter what; regardless if the method is fatal or not.❞

❝I see. Then let me help you. We better find this nymph before he victimize more mortal.❞