Chapter 52: Lying Down
Believing they had found temporary sanctuary in the storeroom, they were caught off-guard by an unexpected revelation. A ghost had been tailing their every move all this time, a fact they remained oblivious to until Miles raised the alarm. If they had continued in their ignorance, the outcome would have been chillingly clear: none of them would have survived, Ethan, the ghost tamer, included.
A ghost tamer may possess the might of a ghostly entity, yet they are not invincible. Reckless employment of their ghostly power merely hastens their downfall. Among the group, Miles spotted Ethan, the young man who bore this title. His skin was ashen, signaling significant blood loss and extreme fatigue.
Miles was more worried about the hidden ghost within Ethan. How close was he to his breaking point? When would the suppressed ghostly beast within him stir?
“Are you human?” Ethan asked, his panic contrasting with the rest of the group. After vacating the storeroom, he paused, studying Miles with an intense, serious gaze, unsure whether the young security guard standing before him was mortal or a ghost.
“I believe I am human. You’re Ethan, aren’t you? The ghost tamer?” Miles responded.
Ethan’s eyes contracted a fraction as he asked, “And what about you?”
“I’m with Ghost Tamers Headquarters,” Miles said after a moment’s thought, deciding to take a risk. Admitting that he was a mere student would seem undignified. Moreover, Rain, the operator, had also expressed a desire for him to join the headquarters.
“Ghost Tamers Headquarters?” Ethan’s scrutiny of Miles intensified. The sight of him in his security uniform lent credibility to his claim. When he noticed the satellite positioning watch – standard issue for Headquarters staff – draped on Miles’ chest, his skepticism waned.
“I’ve heard the Headquarters is seriously understaffed, barely managing one representative per city nationwide. Right used to be the man in charge in Dachang City. What’s your name?”