Dream Writer [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 19

            It was raining heavily over the dark castle in the middle of the forest. A horse was galloping its way into the castle yard. A gentleman jumped off from the horse with a black cloak over him. He sent the horse into the stable before making his way into the castle main entrance. He stopped before the throne, pushed the hood off his head, kneeled and bowing. "I'm here to report on my mission, Your Majesty"

On the throne, sat a king in the total darkness. The king stood from his throne and made his way into the speck of light pouring on the walkway where the man at. A smile appeared on the king's face despite the low light. "You're back alive, Seonho" he cleared his throat. "Now let me listen to that report of yours"

"I succeed, Your Majesty. Miss Gyuri is dead" the man, Seonho smirked. The king, Bae Jinyoung buried his face into his palm, his shoulder shuddered. Seonho looked at him, concerned. "Your Majesty? Everything okay?"

"Everything is ..." Jinyoung lifted his head with a wide smile. "Perfect!" a set of laughter echoed through the castle.

Jinyoung stood straight again and took a deep breath. "Great job! I never thought you will complete the task easy and quickly"

"There's no distraction, sire" "That general is not around?" "No. I managed to find the perfect timing"

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Daniel brought Gyuri and Wonwoo into the pack market on the late afternoon. Wonwoo and Gyuri couldn't stop themselves from staring at the half-animal, half-human species that lives in the world. The villagers too stared at the way Wonwoo and Gyuri dressed. Daniel saw the look of uncomfortable face on them.

"Follow me" Daniel told. They turned into a corner that lead to a quieter alley of ancient housing. "I hope she's still open at this hour" he voiced to himself, leaving Wonwoo and Gyuri glanced at each other in puzzlement.

They stopped at an old store between the housing area. Once again, Gyuri and Wonwoo glanced at each other. They followed Daniel inside the store that was located at the first floor and the living area on the second floor. Daniel slid the old wooden door open and stepped into the room with commoner clothes displayed. He looked around. "Anyone home?"

Wonwoo and Gyuri followed him. A rustle came from the back of the store caught their attention. An old lady with a pair of rabbit ears on her head came out from the room at the back. Her eyes landed on them. "You're here?"

"Ahjummah" Daniel called her with a smile. The lady stood in front of them. Daniel bowed. And so did Gyuri and Wonwoo.

"How are you?" the old lady asked Daniel. "I'm fine. You?" he followed her to walk around the room. "Just okay like usual" the lady replied.

"Ahjummah" Daniel caught her attention as he turned to Gyuri and Wonwoo. "These are my friends"

The old lady eyed both Gyuri and Wonwoo from top to bottom. "Not from here?"

"Nope" Gyuri replied with a smile. "So we want to ask for some help" Daniel continued. "I'll pay you later"

The old lady smirked at Daniel. "You better pay me later, child" Hearing her, the three bowed. "Thank you very much"

"Okay, let's start with you" the old lady took Gyuri by her hand and dragged her away to the women clothes aisle. The old lady was busy looking for suitable outfit for her.

"Ahjummah, how do you know Daniel?" she asked. "He comes here often despite his duty at the castle" the old lady replied. She glanced at her. "I guess I'm not allowed to ask your where about too"