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Bonus Chapter - Still Not a Date
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The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - We're Not Dating
After registering, Gemma received a vest with a pentagon-shaped light on the chest. She put on the vest, then tied her hair with a rubber band that she carried around her wrist. Nero handed her a black laser gun with an arm-length rope. He attached the hook at the end of the rope to the hook on the front of Gemmaโs vest. โThe rules are simple. Point your gun at your opponentโs front, at the light on the vest,โ Nero explained, pointing to the pentagon light on Gemmaโs vest which now glowed aquamarine. The lamp is divided into five parts. โIf all these lights go out, it means you lose and you have to quit the game.โ Then Nero pointed towards the door that was opposite the entrance. The door was wide open, and Gemma could see expanses of clearing with tall trees growing within a few feet of each other. โWe will do outdoor games. The team that retrieves the suitcase in the abandoned house, on the other end, will be the winner.โ Gemma nodded, telling Nero she understood. As Gemma raised
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-05-27The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Can We Date Sometime
โWho would have thought heโs that crazy womanโs boyfriend?โโHow can she act like that when she has a boyfriend?โGemma nodded, agreeing with Neroโs words. They left the laser tag arena as soon as the matter with the man was resolved.It turns out that after Gemma took Nero away from the woman named Angel; she called her boyfriend and said that Gemma had hurt her. Her boyfriend came to the laser tag arena not long after and insisted to take part in the game.The misunderstanding was resolved when Nero asked the manager to show the CCTV footage shortly after the briefing was done. Itโs clear that Angel approached Gemma and Nero first and Gemma did nothing to her.โYou should have asked for compensatory damage,โ muttered Nero.โI donโt want to prolong the problem.โ Itโs as if Gemma hasnโt had much of a problem.Then Nero looked at Gemma, who was walking beside him. โSorry. We failed to win the competition.โGemma shrugged. โNo problem,โ she said. โThere are many other ways to earn money
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-11The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Let's Talk About Date Another Time
The sound of three meters wide glass hitting the ground seemed to stop time for a while.Gemma and Nero froze where they stood, looking at each other wide-eyed. Their kiss stopped, even with any thoughts that had previously crept into their minds and clouded their vision.Everything happened in seconds, but every moment felt so slow.As the Draconians flying around the tower stopped and turned around. The roar, the flapping of wings, and the pair of red eyes that now turned to Gemma and Nero.โRun!โ shouted Nero.Gemma took the initiative a split second before Nero gave the order. She ran towards the stairs, but stopped and gave way to Nero because Gemma didnโt know where to run.Neither of them carried any special weapons, and even though Gemma only found out yesterday that she wouldnโt die when hit by a Draconianโs claw, that didnโt mean Gemma would just fight them off with no weapons.Gemmaโs palms throbbed as she followed Nero down the stairs. Several Draconians caught up with the
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-19The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Would You?
The time setting for this chapter is after the terror incident in Fiend (Chapter: Act of Patience) and before Gemma trains with Servant (Chapter: Mind Over Matter).---Gemma had no idea what she was doing here.When Jo asked her out earlier, Gemma thought Jo was taking her to a lunch or asking her to investigate something. He had only said about making a visit before returning to Meubena, and Gemma did not know that Jo was referring to a visit to the Saint Anna orphanage.This is Sarah and Neroโs house.The way Gemma looked at Nero felt different now, after what they had been through. The alarm squealing that their relationship wasnโt the right thing was still sounding, and with Lanaya in her body, Gemma couldnโt act as she pleased.At least she couldnโt possibly kiss anyone right now. Gemma imagined Lanaya would let out a disgusted snort if she found Gemma doing it.But Gemma couldnโt avoid or forbid people from saying something to her.Just like Nero was doing now, in the gazebo in
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-29The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - This Is Wrong
โReโa relationship?โ Gemma stammered. โWhat do you mean?โ Gemma was just about to tell Nero to forget what had happened between them. Especially after Gemma found out that Nero had been in charge of watching her all along, and he knew all of Gemmaโs movements and habits. And after what Jo said, about Gemma being unable to be in a relationship with anyoneโฆ starting it now sounds like a bad idea. โYou donโt understand?โ There was disbelief in the way Nero asked the question. Yes, of course he didnโt believe it. Gemma wasnโt a child who didnโt understand Neroโs question. โItโs not like that...โ Gemma said. โI understand.โ Gemma closed her eyes for a moment as she took a deep breath. As she did so, she could hear a voice from inside her head. Either her own voice or Lanayaโs. This is wrong. โThen what is your answer?โ Gemma opened her eyes, blinked, then looked at Nero. โShould I answer it now?โ โIโm sure youโll have the answer as soon as I ask.โ โYou know me very well, donโt yo
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-06-29The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Prologue
There will be a great storm coming. Hazkiel could feel it from the strong and cold wind blowing, and from the dark clouds rolling in the sky, enveloping the corners of the country in darkness. Ordinary people might think that this phenomenon was purely due to bad weather. But no, it was all because of that creature. โPrincess! We must go now!โ A familiar voice came from behind Hazkiel, causing him and the Princess to turn around. The first time Hazkiel heard that call, he felt amused. Because the person being called โPrincessโ was much younger than him, and her attitude did not at all reflect that of a princess. But after everything they had been through together, Hazkiel never saw the Princess as a joke again. โHazkiel, remember my message.โ Hazkiel could only nod. He wanted to suggest trying another way, to say that everything didnโt have to end here. He wanted to say that he couldnโt go through the days after this without her. But that was just his selfish voice. The country wa
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2021-08-25The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Trouble Maker
123 years later...“Do you always wear tights like that?”Gemma glanced through the long brown hair that covered her face. She was enjoying a cold beer after a tiring performance a few minutes ago. Can’t people just leave her alone for a while?Gemma chose not to answer the question. But what she did was make those people even more provoked.“I’ve heard rumors that you’re an unapproachable woman. But what do you mean by wearing an outfit like this, which makes all the guys think you’re ‘open’ to us?”Gemma could feel the grin of the man that talking to her. She looked up, determined to get a better look at the snob.Gemma pouted. A typical rich man who gets his wealth from the inheritance of his parents. Expensive shirts with designer suits. His black hair, neatly slicked back, gleamed like wet asphalt. A clean face is a sign that he is diligent in taking care of his body. Gemma had
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2021-08-25The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Elenio
Gemma thought that in her life she would never go out while Elenio’s sky was still dark. But after she moved to Ayria, the capital of Elenio, she had that opportunity.Even though it wasn’t completely dark when Gemma came out, she still felt a unique sensation. Gemma still remembers how her body welcomed her first experience back then. Her heart was beating wildly, her legs couldn’t stop shaking. The smell of the late morning air wafted through, caressing Gemma’s skin and hair. Cold, damp, and something Gemma could never imagine before made her whole body dissolve in a feeling that was… Magical.“Why do you like making a fuss so much?”Gemma snorted. Maya is still discussing it?Who knew that rich man was a VIP guest at the nightclub?“I didn’t start it,” Gemma replied. She was still looking out the car window, not wanting to miss the chance to see the color of the sky changing at dawn.
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2021-08-27
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The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - This Is Wrong
โReโa relationship?โ Gemma stammered. โWhat do you mean?โ Gemma was just about to tell Nero to forget what had happened between them. Especially after Gemma found out that Nero had been in charge of watching her all along, and he knew all of Gemmaโs movements and habits. And after what Jo said, about Gemma being unable to be in a relationship with anyoneโฆ starting it now sounds like a bad idea. โYou donโt understand?โ There was disbelief in the way Nero asked the question. Yes, of course he didnโt believe it. Gemma wasnโt a child who didnโt understand Neroโs question. โItโs not like that...โ Gemma said. โI understand.โ Gemma closed her eyes for a moment as she took a deep breath. As she did so, she could hear a voice from inside her head. Either her own voice or Lanayaโs. This is wrong. โThen what is your answer?โ Gemma opened her eyes, blinked, then looked at Nero. โShould I answer it now?โ โIโm sure youโll have the answer as soon as I ask.โ โYou know me very well, donโt yo
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Would You?
The time setting for this chapter is after the terror incident in Fiend (Chapter: Act of Patience) and before Gemma trains with Servant (Chapter: Mind Over Matter).---Gemma had no idea what she was doing here.When Jo asked her out earlier, Gemma thought Jo was taking her to a lunch or asking her to investigate something. He had only said about making a visit before returning to Meubena, and Gemma did not know that Jo was referring to a visit to the Saint Anna orphanage.This is Sarah and Neroโs house.The way Gemma looked at Nero felt different now, after what they had been through. The alarm squealing that their relationship wasnโt the right thing was still sounding, and with Lanaya in her body, Gemma couldnโt act as she pleased.At least she couldnโt possibly kiss anyone right now. Gemma imagined Lanaya would let out a disgusted snort if she found Gemma doing it.But Gemma couldnโt avoid or forbid people from saying something to her.Just like Nero was doing now, in the gazebo in
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Let's Talk About Date Another Time
The sound of three meters wide glass hitting the ground seemed to stop time for a while.Gemma and Nero froze where they stood, looking at each other wide-eyed. Their kiss stopped, even with any thoughts that had previously crept into their minds and clouded their vision.Everything happened in seconds, but every moment felt so slow.As the Draconians flying around the tower stopped and turned around. The roar, the flapping of wings, and the pair of red eyes that now turned to Gemma and Nero.โRun!โ shouted Nero.Gemma took the initiative a split second before Nero gave the order. She ran towards the stairs, but stopped and gave way to Nero because Gemma didnโt know where to run.Neither of them carried any special weapons, and even though Gemma only found out yesterday that she wouldnโt die when hit by a Draconianโs claw, that didnโt mean Gemma would just fight them off with no weapons.Gemmaโs palms throbbed as she followed Nero down the stairs. Several Draconians caught up with the
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Can We Date Sometime
โWho would have thought heโs that crazy womanโs boyfriend?โโHow can she act like that when she has a boyfriend?โGemma nodded, agreeing with Neroโs words. They left the laser tag arena as soon as the matter with the man was resolved.It turns out that after Gemma took Nero away from the woman named Angel; she called her boyfriend and said that Gemma had hurt her. Her boyfriend came to the laser tag arena not long after and insisted to take part in the game.The misunderstanding was resolved when Nero asked the manager to show the CCTV footage shortly after the briefing was done. Itโs clear that Angel approached Gemma and Nero first and Gemma did nothing to her.โYou should have asked for compensatory damage,โ muttered Nero.โI donโt want to prolong the problem.โ Itโs as if Gemma hasnโt had much of a problem.Then Nero looked at Gemma, who was walking beside him. โSorry. We failed to win the competition.โGemma shrugged. โNo problem,โ she said. โThere are many other ways to earn money
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - We're Not Dating
After registering, Gemma received a vest with a pentagon-shaped light on the chest. She put on the vest, then tied her hair with a rubber band that she carried around her wrist. Nero handed her a black laser gun with an arm-length rope. He attached the hook at the end of the rope to the hook on the front of Gemmaโs vest. โThe rules are simple. Point your gun at your opponentโs front, at the light on the vest,โ Nero explained, pointing to the pentagon light on Gemmaโs vest which now glowed aquamarine. The lamp is divided into five parts. โIf all these lights go out, it means you lose and you have to quit the game.โ Then Nero pointed towards the door that was opposite the entrance. The door was wide open, and Gemma could see expanses of clearing with tall trees growing within a few feet of each other. โWe will do outdoor games. The team that retrieves the suitcase in the abandoned house, on the other end, will be the winner.โ Gemma nodded, telling Nero she understood. As Gemma raised
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Still Not a Date
Their first stop was the restaurant Gemma used to go to with Jo. This restaurant is always full at lunchtime, and most of the visitors are students and office workers who are taking a break. Gemma could only grumble inside her heart as pairs of eyes stared hungrily at Nero, as if he was the main dish in this place. If this had happened to Jo, Gemma would definitely nag and glare at those flirtatious girls. โWhere do you want to sit?โ asked Nero. They stopped in the middle of the restaurant and became the center of attention, like a Christmas tree with twinkling lights. Gemma looked around in a huff before grabbing Neroโs arm and leading him to a row of benches outside the restaurant. โLetโs sit here,โ said Gemma. Then she dragged a stool near them and motioned for Nero to sit down. Nero offered a small smile before he sat down and that smile didnโt go away when Gemma sat across from him. โWhat is it?โ Gemma asked, while side-eyeing from time to time at the group of students who wer
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Bonus Chapter - Not a Date
The bonus chapters are the story of Gemma and NeroIt seemed Gemma had just drifted off to sleep when her cell phone rang loudly. It sounded like a nuisance alarm that made Gemma let out a lazy moan. She reached out and groped over the nightstand for the noisy object. Gemma opened her still-heavy eyes to find out who the human dared to disturb her sleep. She saw Purityโs name on the phone screen. Gemma glanced at the corner of the phone screen and found that it was now the library rush hour. Maybe Purity needs her help.โWhat is it?โ Gemmaโs voice was hoarse as her throat felt as dry as a desert.โSomeoneโs looking for you.โโWho?โ Gemma asked as she rolled over on the bed. One hand parted the curtain to look at the sky. Today is sunny. The atmosphere was so peaceful that Gemma couldnโt believe that last night a terrible tragedy had occurred at Kingโs Door. After this, she would call Jo to find out what happened last night.โThe man who drove you earlier.โโHuh?โHearing this, Gemma s
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Epilogue
Slam!The door slammed shut in front of Gemma and Lysis. They looked at each other, exhaled a long breath that was a form of patience. At least, todayโs rejection is not as much as yesterdayโs.Lysis was holding a stack of leaflets in one hand, while the other was holding a plastic bag containing the ingredients for their dinner.โShall we try a few more houses?โ asked Lysis reluctantly. His face brightened as Gemma shook her head. Gemma stared intently at the leaflet she was holding until it was crumpled.PREPARE YOUR CHILDRENโS FUTURE, BECOME A TRUE ARCHTURIANThe title of the leaflet she made by racking her brains. But the rejection that she and Lysis experienced wasnโt solely because of a bad title. It was more for the parents in Fiend who never really thought much about their children.โEven though weโre having a free promoโฆ,โ Gemma whispered, her voice sounding hollow.They walked along the broken pavement in the neighborhood a few blocks from Gemmaโs house.Lysis glanced at Gem
The Arc: Elenio (English)ย ย ย Don't Have Time to Say Goodbye
Gemma looked up at the sky, which was now filled with black shards. Everything sounded like a buzzing in her ears, and she didnโt close her eyes as the ashes from the shattered bodies of the Draconians hit her face. After that, she knew Jo came to her and hugged her, protecting her body from the black rain.The four of them walked to the front of the building and found the injured Archturians mingling with firefighters and paramedics. The lights from the ambulance sirens and the fire engines flickered alternately, briefly reminding Gemma of the lights in a nightclub. Joโs arms were still around her shoulders, as if afraid that Gemma would fall if Jo let her go.Out of all the chaos, Gemma found people she knew gathered in a corner at the edge of the forest. Uncle Jonah and Sarah, and two paramedics, who were packing their equipment. One paramedic turned to call his other friend, while another paramedic spoke to Uncle Jonah with a sad expression on his face. They were swarming somethin
