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DICE [55]
Gala's hand clenches tightly. He feels a sting as the tip of his nail scratches his cold palm due to the force of his clenched hand. His fingers turn white. Then suddenly, the hand floats with full force. It touches Alex's pale and melancholic face, ignored by Bellamie.SLAP!"Dare you appear in front of me, Alex!" Bellamie shouts with a breathless voice. His eyes glare at Alex, who turns away. He gently rubs the cheek that just received a slap from Bellamie. The woman in front of him looks terrifying. But Alex has anticipated this.His mistake is significant. Perhaps forgiveness is not easy to come by."GO!" Bellamie orders immediately. He points to the snowy area where the storm is still raging. The sounds of the wind, enough to create a tense atmosphere, still echo. In front of the main gate of the cottage, four cars that Bellamie feels are accompanying the sturdy silver-haired man are parked. He clenches his fists. "Go. I don't want to see you again.""The storm is strong, Bella.
DICE [56]
The lake is so calm. Whether it's a lake or a large river where its end will have strong rapids, but as far as Gala can see, he only watches the water around him. Before he boards this seemingly unsafe boat, he has repeatedly asked Cathleen, but the girl seems to be the one who knows what she's doing."But you have to use this life jacket, Cathleen," Gala instructs again, but the girl insists on not wanting to use it."I know what I'm doing, sir.""You!""Alright. I know what I'm doing, Gala. And everything is safe. I'm really serious about this."Gala finally gives in and boards the boat slowly. He helps Cathleen get on and ensures that she sits safely in the middle of the boat. They move with the wind, where occasionally Gala uses the oar that's there. The water is very clear, although Gala is sure that the water temperature is very cold. Especially after last night's storm. The frozen water on some edges of the lake also strengthens the suspicion that the water under them can make
DICE [57]
The storm last night messed up his yard quite a bit. Bellamie sighs heavily. She's got a shovel ready in her hands to clear the path from the snow piles and broken branches. The morning air is surprisingly clear. The shining sun provides some warmth, even if it's just a little. At least it's not as cold as the days before.The line of black cars, which reminds Bellamie of the first time she was forced into one, is still there. Covered in snow at the front and on the roof. If she hadn't insisted that everyone come inside last night, what would be inside those cars now? Frozen bodies? Seriously. Bellamie has been avoiding conflicts and new problems in her life. She's had enough with all the realities she's facing now.All she wants is to live peacefully with her daughter. Bellamie doesn't even know how she feels about Xavier now. Maybe her deepest desire, even if her husband is dead... yes, she wants to visit his grave. That's it.And why did she allow her husband's killer to enter her
DICE [58]
"You're really heartless, Sir," Cathleen scoffs after Gala has a video call with his mother. The message for her father has been sent and confirmed 5 minutes later. Cathleen is still preparing many things, including expanding the perimeter's range to prepare for a counterattack while her boss is still in this lake."What?" Gala squints for a moment. "That's the truth, Cathleen. Do you think I don't know what they did last night? I should have put a lot of vases around the dining table. So Alexander's head would be clear, and he would stay away from my mother."Cathleen chuckles. "Seems difficult, Sir. You can see how the ruler of North Metro, Mrs. Bellamie, actually looks at you."Gala sighs. "I'm ready to dive. Remember my words, okay?"Cathleen nods quickly."Before I go down and you switch back to DICE mode, can I kiss you again?"The girl doesn't know how red her face is. Embarrassed. How can Gala say something silly in a situation like this? But it seems Gala never plays around w
DICE [59]
"We're getting ready, Sir," says Dice, glancing at Gala, who just hung up the phone, ensuring that his parents have left East Metro. She's also somewhat worried and a bit regretful about not showing herself in front of her father. At least, greeting him briefly before parting again."I'm kinda worried this time, Dice." Gala rubs his hands in a circular motion. The glowing orange die is near him, floating gently, as if waiting for orders from its master."What are you worried about?""Losing."Dice nods understandingly. "Losing in battle is normal, but escaping from the enemy's siege, whose capacity is far beyond ours... that's incredibly lucky.""Are you mocking me, Dice?" Gala asks, pressing the lever again as the steering device in this submarine. The stealth mode is already on. When he found Xavier seemingly sound asleep on one of the cliffs towards the bottom of the abyss, Gala asked for a submarine that seemed impossible but... a black object with a bright front window, where Dic
DICE [60]
Seth growled in frustration as one of the shots hit his side mirror. Now, he can't see the pursuers, who are intensifying their gunfire. The bulletproof jeep he's driving doesn't mean the coating can't be penetrated, right? Seth has to get out of there. Sounds of explosions and a barrage of shots echo from various directions. Another jeep similar to Seth's keeps guarding on both the right and left sides. Even though he has to witness one of the vehicles, possibly driven by Jiro, explode.Seth is genuinely worried and annoyed simultaneously, making him continuously shout at Alex to shoot faster."Can you drive the jeep properly? Don't just comment on my shooting," Alex retorts irritably for the umpteenth time. "They've deployed a massive number of troops, Seth. Is this all your troops?"Seth grumbles. "Let's pass through that hill first. Then we can all be free.""Will the hill swallow Gideon's troops?" Alex mocks sharply. Then, he refocuses on aiming the weapons at the motorcycles cha
DICE [61]
When Alex screamed, Seth immediately slammed on the gas. "Don't get out of formation. The frozen lake is in front of us," Seth ordered immediately. The response from all the troops behind him is incredibly unanimous. Even though it's the first time they face pressure from the Great Gideon, they all act in unison. Seth has always avoided war or conflict. He has always tried to remain neutral, gathering defense forces while studying the weaknesses of other Metro forces. He has worked hard to protect his territory from attacks by anyone.He has maintained this for years. Only once did he bombard an area due to heartache, and he doesn't want to follow his emotions again and cause more sadness from war. He is a peace lover, just like Xavier, but his duty requires him to take up arms. Often their conversations revolved around how peaceful Metro could be without rivalry and violations, especially regarding human rights in the area.There is also no desire to seek 'more' and show off to each
DICE [62]
Bellamie shudders in horror as her entire body trembles. The explosions are loud and incredibly close. Her thoughts are solely focused on Gala, the last time they parted, her son promised to come home soon and be okay. But what happened? Instead, it feels like she's being chased by an enemy much more terrifying than before.However, she breathes a sigh of relief when Alex's embrace lessens a bit, and the sounds of the explosions aren't as deafening. Alex immediately exits the car with Seth. Bellamie is asked to stay, but she keeps an eye on where the two men are heading. One by one, the occupants of other cars also come out and check the surroundings. Their true faces show a mix of relief and confusion. Just like Bellamie, who is puzzled about what's really happening. In the air, remnants of thick smoke and falling debris are still clearly visible."Ma'am, are you okay?" Jiro asks, promptly approaching Bellamie, making her startle and then smile a little, fixing her somewhat messy hai