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DICE [39] b
"Do you still like grilled chicken, Gala?" asks Bellamie this morning. She's already absorbed in her own thoughts. The shock that occurred in her heart, she must overcome it soon. In front of her is her son who needs her attention. She'll redeem the time that has passed without Gala by her side.Gala, who has just come out of his room, furrows his brow. Not because of his mother's question, but Dice is nowhere to be found. "Dice?" he calls as quietly as possible. "Where are you?""I'm near you, sir. I can't be far from you," replies Dice.Gala sighs in relief."Who are you talking to, Gala? Is it your system?" Bellamie asks curiously. "Ah, grilled chicken. Do you still like it? In the storage, there's only chicken and meat. But in a considerable amount." Actually, Bellamie herself is quite surprised by all the food supplies here."I still like grilled chicken, Mom." For this, there's a smile full of relief because his mother's face looks different from the days before. The color on he
DICE [40]
"Dice, are you sure this is all safe?" Gala asks while making sure his shoes are securely fastened. In front of the wooden cabin, he resides in, there's a frozen lake. The afternoon sun's rays, warm enough on the face, can't penetrate the thickness of the ice covering the lake."Safe, sir," Dice extends her hand. "Try holding onto me. I won't let you fall."Gala laughs. "Dice, you know?" The young man adjusts his head cover and the glasses he now wears not just as an accessory but as protection and a hidden alarm that's always ready. The dice safely hangs around his neck. Gala never lets it stay far because he witnessed how it works."Yes, sir?" Dice asks as her master doesn't continue his sentence. Her hand is still outstretched because this time, gliding on the ice-covered lake requires some skill. Gala could get hurt because, from Dice's observation, even though this place is safe and the ice thickness doesn't easily crack, he still needs to be cautious, right?"You're like a bodyg
DICE [41] a
Bellamie stands, leaning slightly on the wooden railing of their cabin. The evening sky is dark, but it only enhances the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, like a shawl draped above. It moves gracefully, following the direction of the wind. The stars that decorate the sky in East Metro add to the unique beauty. She had heard that East Metro is known for its nighttime views.During certain months when the Aurora Borealis is visible in the East Metro sky, many tourists visit. Massive promotions have been carried out in the previous years because, as Bellamie hears, accommodations in East Metro are not abundant. Tourist visits to the East Metro region are restricted, whether due to the policies of its rulers or intentionally designed that way, Bellamie isn't quite sure.She had never thought about enjoying beautiful places like this across the entire Metro area. She worked hard, saving some of her money and sending the rest to Mr. Kim. The glass in her hand trembles as she clutches it tight
DICE [41] b
Bellamie stares at the portrait in this living room intently. Several times since she's been here, every chance to enjoy the portrait where her husband looks handsome, she chooses to savor it alone. Especially after all that Gala has told. It sounds completely unbelievable, but Gala allows Dice to show the world of Metro.Bellamie is shocked. Very much. But that's nothing compared to when Gala, in a whisper, says, "What Gideon said about Xavier's killer is true. My father died at the hands of Alexander Millian, even though until now, his body has never been found."Hearing her son's words, Bellamie roars in sorrow. How could she experience such a confusing fate? She never thought that her husband was already gone. Flashes of memories of her past with Xavier slowly rotate, accompanying her throughout the night. Perhaps she cried in her sleep because the next morning, the swelling in her eyes didn't go away.Also, her memories of Alex. Directly proportional to the anger and revenge she
DICE [42]
"How do I look, Dice?"The holographic girl, glowing in pink today, looks up. In front of her is a screen displaying a recording of their training battle on the ice lake. Occasionally, Dice pauses the recording and advises Gala on the attitudes and actions to take when pressed by the enemy at crucial points like this. Gala? He's not interested in listening.He loses and has to settle his debt, although Dice hasn't said when they'll tour the forest."Quite intriguing, sir. But try to choose a thicker jacket than this." Dice moves closer to the storage cabinet in her master's room, looking for items she has thoughtfully prepared for a long time. "This one, sir."Gala sighs softly. "Okay. Anything else?"Dice stares at Gala intently, scanning him from head to toe, where his appearance is vastly different from when they first met. His haircut is more styled, his face cleaner, and his gaze sharper. Moreover, for some reason, Gala's body seems to have bulked up a bit. Not growing as large a
DICE [43]
Throughout Seth's memories of Xavier Horratio, he never imagined a day would come when his son would be under his protection. Xavier has done a lot for him, not just ordinary help. In the eyes of the other rulers, Seth Rafael's figure is often ostracized, mainly because of the minimal tribute that East Metro can provide. His territory isn't as extensive as the other Metro areas. Among the four Metro rulers, only Xavier considers Seth to be the most humane.His city is neatly arranged with minimal violations, except for Seth's somewhat gruesome hobby – large-scale exploration of marine mammals. He sells them at fantastic prices for various parts. The buyers for Seth's sales are usually a group of elite collectors who enjoy extreme and slightly crazy things. Seth even once auctioned off a deformed baby sea lion at a fantastic price.Despite all this, Seth pays the most attention to the well-being of his people. The largest income from the economic sector doesn't go into the personal poc
DICE [44]
"Welcome to my humble abode, Little Bro," Gala says with a furrowed brow. His eyes narrow suspiciously as he immediately shifts Bellamie slightly behind him, causing Seth to burst into laughter. Seth laughs so hard that tears almost well up in his eyes."You don't need to act like that, Gala," Seth says, trying to ease the tension. Gala, still with his own suspicions, asks, "Do you know me?" He also feels Bellamie's hand grip a bit tight in his."Since you were in the womb," Seth replies, addressing both of his guests directly. "And... welcome to you, Bellamie Rosaline."Instead of lowering his guard, Gala becomes even more vigilant. He stares intensely at Seth, noting the younger appearance, a similar build—somewhat slim, not to mention the slightly pale skin."Ah, allow me to introduce myself," Seth stands a bit away from Gala, his eyes scrutinizing the young man in front of him. The last time he visited Metro Selatan, he took a moment to check on Gala from a distance. Gala was busy
DICE [45]
Gala really tries out his new motorcycle. He leans forward slightly to balance the size of the bike he chose. Still not very skilled because it's only the second time he's ridden a motorcycle. Before? Never. Where did he learn? Gala can't answer that. He moves according to the instructions in his head. In his right hand to rev the throttle and brake hard. In his left hand, it's the same for pressing the brake. Meanwhile, with his feet, he maintains the stability of the bike."This is fun, Dice," Gala half-yells. The road he's on is steeply descending, where he sees from his glasses' visual display, a sharp turn awaits him at the end of this road."You don't need to shout, sir. I can hear you," Dice laughs.Gala just smirks. Though he intended to provoke Dice, maybe get her out of her shell, the holographic girl refuses. She says, "I'm here, sir."Even if not commanded to enter the dice also Dice wouldn't want to stay there for too long. In the cabin too. Although Bellamie can't see he