Chapter 3: Found You
The cloudy sky slowly began to clear, revealing the faint, hazy stars and a half-moon behind the scattered clouds.
Tap! Tap! Tap! — — — — —
Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, a figure covered in thick, rain-soaked clothing—concealing him entirely from head to toe—stopped in front of an old, two-story building.
From behind the thin veil of clouds, moonlight rained down from the sky, casting its pale glow upon the dilapidated structure, making it resemble a haunted house.
The figure stared at the old building with deep purple eyes and took a step forward, stopping before the closed wooden door.
Turning his gaze to the side, he raised his hand and pressed one of the bricks a few centimeters above the lock. He moved his finger across it in a strange pattern, as if drawing a symbol or unlocking a hidden seal.
Tick!
A few seconds later, his hand stopped moving, and the sound of a lock clicking echoed through the silent night.
The man gently pushed the door open, and despite the building’s ruined appearance, the door swung open smoothly.
He stepped inside and quietly closed the door behind him.
The moment he entered, the lights turned on automatically, illuminating the entire house.
He didn’t move at first. Instead, he took off his wet clothes, revealing a body covered in scars and long hair still stained with remnants of blood.