Chapter 28: It’s an Arena
The people with dull eyes stood waiting for the doors to open, and at the exact scheduled time, the apartment building lit up entirely and opened the entrance.
As soon as the iron gate that had been blocked by men in suits was opened, the people began entering one by one, paying money as they passed through, then running up the hill.
Next to them, cars were also entering one by one, paying the toll. Watching this, I reached into my pocket.
Of course, I had no money.
The thief had clearly taken everything when he stole the bracelet.
“Uh? Sir? The entrance fee—”
“Don’t have any.”
“Ah, um.”
When it was my turn and I boldly said I had no money, the man looked around awkwardly.
Right next to me, a shabby-looking woman was being dragged out by two men.
“I-I’ll pay you after! How much is the damn fee anyway! I said I’ll pay after I get it! Huh? Just let me in! I swear I’ll pay you back today! Please?”
“Get lost, you broke bitch!”