Tempting Fate

32 Chapter 32: The Killings

Reed came abruptly from the topmost building. He was staring out at the vast and dark land. From below, the car looks like a bright star, as do the lights from the establishments. Reed put one hand on his waist and the other on his chin.

“These shadow demons are very repulsive. Is it true that I am the reason you came to this world?” Reed said.

Reed turned aside when he heard a woman yell. He quickly disappeared to the top of the skyscraper.

Meanwhile, Emy was having trouble sleeping that night. Reed, she assumed, would enter after speaking with the thing she hadn’t seen but hadn’t yet entered. Emy got out of bed and looked out the window. She couldn’t find Reed there, so she went outside to look for him. She made his way fast to the shore.

“Reed?” Emy said.

Emy turned away to hear what sounded like someone walking behind her. She approached the coconut tree from behind.

“Are you here, Reed?” Emy asked.

“It seems that you are looking for something.”

Emy abruptly averted her gaze. She was certain that the shadow standing on the dark side of the shore is a man because of its voice. She couldn’t quite make out its features.

.....

“Can you tell me what you’re looking for? Cat? Dog? I can help you.”

“Oh, I’m looking for someone...” Emy said.

Emy overheard the man’s gentle laugh. “Person?”

It surprised Emy for a time before she remembered Reed was not a human creature. “Who are you?” she said as she stared at the man. “What are you doing in this place? Did you realize this is an exclusive resort?” Emy asked.

“Hmm, I see.”

“You understand why you’re here; did you know I may charge you with trespassing huh?” Emy said.

“Sorry. Tonight, I was simply going around and enjoying the beautiful moonlight. I have no desire to be a nuisance to others.”

“In that case, go leave,” Emy said.

“Do you not want to help me in finding the person you’re looking for?”

“No need, he’ll return. You had already fled when I phoned the cops.” Emy said.

The man smirked. “Okay.”

The man begins to walk away, but he speaks as he moves.

“Why don’t you watch the news, Miss, so you do not get bored while waiting? There are deaths today because of abrupt heart attacks, which is exciting news. There is no option for either children or adults. Isn’t it ridiculous? Perhaps there is some confusion about what is going on. The period is frightening today, and perhaps demons are wandering and slaughtering since they are unfamiliar with this world. I’m hoping there aren’t any casualties tonight.” The man continued until it eventually escaped.

Emy paused for a time. “Tsk,” Emy said as she entered her cabin.

Emy turned on the television after staring at it for a while. It intrigued her what the man was saying. She also hasn’t watched television in a long time. She had last watched the television when she was seeking work.

She sat up in bed and leaned back against the headboard. He may still see the news of the day on two prominent television channels in the country that broadcast late-night news. As she saw the news flash, she frowned. She seized her chest, and there was a victim who appeared she recognize but did not. She felt a hurt in his heart that he couldn’t explain.

“Perhaps I simply feel sorry for that couple,” Emy said, calming herself. She was further astounded when she noticed her tears were streaming. She wiped her face with her palm right away. “Am I crying?” ”

——

Reed stood on the side of the road, watching the pair chase each other while circling in the center of the road. The woman was screaming, and when he assumed she was being assaulted by shadow demons, he ran there.

“Haist, does she have to be that hard loud?” Reed said.

Reed took a deep breath and turned his back on the couple as they became silent. He didn’t turn back and simply let them play; perhaps he left so he could leave as well.

Reed found Emy sound asleep in bed. The television was open and she probably fall asleep while watching. Reed would have turned off the tv when the news flash distracted her. They found the couple he saw, dead on the side of the road. There were no injuries or any cause of death. Police think it may be the same as previous cases caused by a heart attack. And not just the couple, but the others in that area. They will find even animals dead. They were waiting for the autopsy report before giving an official announcement.

Reed stared at the screen. He was there at that moment, but why did he feel nothing has happened? He even didn’t sense what is happening. His palm clenched, and he finally turned off the TV and left the cabin.

Reed went to the shore. His hands tightened as he peered out at the dark sea.

‘Is this one of the changes he mentions? He seized all of my power. How can I ensure Emy’s safety if I don’t consider myself an enemy? Damn it!’ Reed thought.

His power is vital to him; it is one of the things that makes him feel significant as king, but now that he has lost it, he believes he no longer has the right to be king. He couldn’t understand why the angel had to deprive him of his power.

“Hmmm, are you upset?”

Reed looked at the girl standing next to him. He believes the kid is between the ages of seven and eight.

“And what did a youngster do at this time near the sea?” Reed asked. “Go home.”

“Well, I assumed you wanted to discuss. Don’t you have a question?”

Reed frowned and fixed his gaze on the child. “You are...” Reed began. “What made you think about being a child right now?”

“Because it’s adorable.”

“Haist,” Reed and the child next to him sat on the sand. “I’d want to know why you feel the need to take away my power?”

“Oh, I told you before, didn’t I?”

“You explained nothing. You merely noted that you would take away the powers that were vital to me and would only return them when everything was well.” Reed explained.

“Yeah, I’ll give it to you in parts, based on the progress of the mission I assigned you.”

“Damn,” Reed said.

“Watch what you say, demon!”

“Fine, I’m sorry,” Reed said.

“Wow, that’s a major deal.”

“W-what?” Reed asked.

“Sorry. You understand how to express regret. ”

Reed didn’t respond; he was just shaken. “What do you want me to give you back?”

“Are you going to restore my power?” Reed asked. He was speechless.

“No.” 𝒇𝗿𝙚ℯ𝑤ℯ𝑏𝒏𝑜ѵe𝙡.c𝐨ｍ

Reed chuckles. “Why do you keep asking if you wouldn’t give it to me?” Reed asked.

“After this, I will restore the power you need the most. I’m not going to give you anything until you complete the mission. So, think carefully about what you want to be restored to you. ”

“Reed?”

Reed and the girl turned to face Emy, who was now behind them. “Wifey...” Reed and the girl both stood up right away.

“Why are you here, and who is she?” Emy asked. “Is she your daughter?”

“What?” Reed asked, staring at the girl, then returning his eyes to Emy. “Ah, no. Certainly not.”

Emy sat down and gazed at the child. “You’re so cute. What are you doing alone in this place?”

“Oh, she’s lost. She would want to bring her to their home,” said Reed.

Emy turned her gaze on Reed. “Let’s get this done. It’s late, and her parents could be worried.”

“Ah, okay,” Reed said. “I shall be the one to bring her home. Go back to the cabin. ”

Emy rose to her feet and touched the child’s hair. “OK, be careful.”

“Go back to the cabin,” Reed said.

Emy nodded and returned to the cabin. Reed and the kid walked away as Emy entered the cabin.

“What do you think is the power you want to get back to you?” the child said. “You have a lot, so you have to think about it,” they said as they came to a halt. “I’m just until here.”

“All right,” Reed said.

—-

It astounded Emy when Reed walked inside the cabin. Reed didn’t expect Emy to be up at that hour either. Instead of sitting down, Reed went directly to the restroom.

“I’ll just take a quick shower,” Reed said.

Emy simply nodded. Reed had been in the shower for a few minutes when he emerged, and Emy had fallen asleep. He was merely resting close to Emy. Emy seemed to be completely asleep, so she didn’t stir her up for the sake of his need. He was astounded when Emy hugged him. She put her face to his chest while wrapping her arm across his chest towards his shoulder.

‘You’re so cute, Emy,’ Reed whispered, hugging a hand behind her back.