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*I am lost. Amidst the world,I am lost! I am a good man,I deserve all the goodies..hoppie hoppie. I only got a dry cleaner job..I only got the trash packer job and that ain't cool..*a man sitting by the roadside sang melodiously while pulling the strings of his guitar in rhythm of his song.
The song sounds funny, but it is actually a sad one.
A tone of melancholy could be notice in his voice also.
He chose to sing of the society's problems.
'I go to school,I got a job,but only to dryclean..I am a first class,bro! All those bitches,motherfvckers suck! But they got a decent job bro! I be a brilliant kid. I thought the dream would be fulfilled with my certificate but that only got me the certificate of best in dry-cleaning.'he rapped, mirroring the woes of the youths.
People passing by dropped some money in his bowl.
It was in the evening.
The stench of dirty gutters,smokes coming from the nearby houses' chimneys penetrates inside a beggar boy's nostrils.
He was asleep on some dirty trash bags,few miles away from the singer.
He tightened his eyes before fluttering them opened.
The odor of the wastes around him irritated him.
He stared around and he bowed his head.
He is in another world again.
Not much of a surprise at this point.
He got off the dirty sacks and covered his nostrils.
Even his body stinks!
His whole face was smudged wth mud and he looks too skinny.
"Free food! Keshawn! There's free food!"a boy like him yelled and swished past him.
Free food?
Laquan scoffs and started walking towards a direction.
He have to do something to stop this insane acts.
He keeps getting isekai'd to different worlds.
Only God knows where he was now.
Some group of men approached him with their shoulders brushing against his aggressively.
It looks like they wanted to pick up a fight, but,he knows better not to do that.
He have to study his current situation first.
Everytime he dies,his soul would be transported into another body.
Or,maybe that's a good idea.
Perhaps,if he receives some good blows on his frail face,he would be transported to another world where he would be rich and then,he would make sure never to die again.
This wasn't the promise the old man made to him!
He must have lied to him!
The strong fragrance coming from the men made him want to puke.
He blocked his nose and took a step back.
"Hè! Lé entranger!"one of them yelled.
French?
"Are we in Paris?"he questioned instead.
"Tais moi!"
He tried to move away but they dragged him back and pushed him to the floor then trampled upon him with their legs.
The people around could only pity him as they would never dare to step into a fight with one of the notorious beggars in the street.
After giving him several hits,causing several bruises on his face,they spat on him and left.
I am not dead!
Laquan struggled to breathe.
"I want to die!"he yelled into the sky.
"I shall grant your wish."a man in an approaching car stuck out his head and shouts.
He was driving at a slow speed,a cigar was in his mouth and he was putting on a cowboy hat.
Laquan sat up.
He suddenly increased the speed of his car and before Quan could blink,his body has been thrown up in the sky.
His eyes rolled over to the car's plate number.
*Dagger - 123*
He fell hard on the floor and he vomited some blood before dieing for the third time.
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"Are you fully ready?"the man asked and spun around.
He was dressed in a red garment this time around.
Laquan's lips parted in confusion.
"Ready for what?"
"Revenge!"his voice echoed.
Quan scoffed.
"Why.. should I take revenge?. Those people that died weren't me!"
"They are bad guys so you need to catch them!!"the man thundered.
"I think it's time I tell you the rules of the game. I said before that you were going to die after twenty years,"he started.
Laquan peered his eyes at him,anticipating for his next words.
"Actually, there is a way out. You can extend your years!"the man completed.
Laquan's eyes shine in euphoria.
"How?"he stuttered.
"There's a ledger where all records of the pavilion are kept.
If you catch small bad guys,you get your life extended by three percent.
If you catch medium bad guys,you get it increased by twenty percent and for the big catches,you get your life extended by fifty percent."he stated.
Quan's eyes flickered.
"Are you sure you still don't want the revenge,son?"
Quan bats his lashes, fastly.
"Even if I want to get the revenge,how do I go about it?. I stayed in.."
He stopped talking as the man slides a white pill to him through the air and it enters his mouth,directly.
"That's a memory loss pill. When it's time, I'll let you know. Call me master from now on, Laquan. Here comes the most blissful part of your story."he uttered then dispersed into the air.
"Remember,love is man's greatest weakness. Never give your life away to love."the master's voice resonated out of nowhere.
The electronic vital sign monitor beeps' echoed in the whole ward. Laquan's eyes went open,after five days of unconsciousness. A bandage was wrapped around his head. He found an aged man beside him. "Welcome, grandson."he smiled. Quan blinked and tried to get up. Grandson?. He gazed down at his physique and a satisfied grunt escape his lips. He is finally in his own body. "You've suffered a lot,Laquan. And,I am here to reward you. All my fortunes are here. This credit cards are fully loaded with money. Your days of suffering has come to an end. You shall now become a billionaire,boy." Laquan's eyes glowed in surprise. "G.. grandson?" He couldn't believe his ears. Is what master told him finally coming to pass?. "Yes. I've been looking all over for you all these years. When I hitted you with my car,I had my boys look into you and they found out about your identity. Now,tell me, what are your plans now that you've become rich?. What would you like to do with your
"Looks like I will have to negotiate with her then."Quan sighed. "Book an appointment with her. I guess we will have to talk her into handing the building over to us." "I will do just that,sir." "You're dismissed." Oscar bent his head in respect before moving out. Laquan tapped the table,lost in thoughts. They should have paid the helpless workers their weekly wages even though it's been sold. Also,this action made many lose their jobs. There should have been a prior notice. Seated at the backseat of his car in the evening,Laquan stared out at the beautiful houses they were passing by. He saw some people living an extravagant life and that brought a question to his mind. 'Is this revenge necessary?' Then,he saw a family looking all glumly. They look poor and probably have no dinner to eat. He sighed and balled his fists. Their father or husband must be one of those workers who suffered because of the company's selfish desires. 'It worth it.'he breathed out. He has to g
Oscar cleared his throat and itched the back of his neck. Laquan maintained a quiet and relaxed face. "Miss Laura,"he breathed out then smiled. "What would be my gain if I do that?" "I sell the company back to you,of course, that's the gain you're aiming for,no?"she shrugs. "No..."he moved his head closer to her's. "I will be paying you in two different ways,so, shouldn't I have more than one gain?"he husked. "You're the one in need the most. You shouldn't get too greedy. One gain is an enough gain." Laquan smirks. "Miss Laura,no."he chuckled and moved his head back. "Clearly,you need a strong support right now,and that support is me." He folds his arms before grabbing her drink and taking a quick sip. A deep frown appeared on her face. "I heard your last album is not doing quite well. You're about to lose your prestige to a newcomer who has managed to win people's hearts in days. What was the title of that album again?" "I lose,you gain."Oscar tried hard not to laugh. "
.. Three Days Later. ... Laquan has acquired the company and is now turning it into a fabric industry. He got out of the company,heading out to the garage. An old car drove in and a man stepped out of the backseat. Laquan stopped walking and turned sideways to give him a proper look. Gabriel?. A scoff slides out of his mouth. Here comes the man that fired them all in a day. He'd sent Oscar and his lawyer to sign the Asset Purchase Agreement back then so he and Gabriel didn't met. Gabriel lifted his gaze and as it met with Quan's,his brows furrowed up. "You must be wondering if I am Laquan?,or his twin?"Quan smirks. "I don't have time for a noise maker like you. I am here to see the new owner of.." "Oh,that's me."Laquan cut him off with a smirk. "What a pity though,Gabriel. I was just heading out now so I don't think we can talk. Are you here to beg for money?. You don't look too well. Oscar,give him some cash. Make sure to get yourself some new clothes too."Quan snic
.. "Well,grandpa,that was not at all cool! You don't get to choose my bride for me."Laquan was infuriated. They just got back from the ceremony,late in the night. They were both in Alessandro's living room. Alessandro and Teodora came in. Laquan brushed his eyes over them before looking away. "Take that rude stare back,boy!"Teodora chirped. Quan scoffs. "Make me." She made to make another remark,but her father stop her. "That's enough,Dora. You both should rest as this is only an act. We want you both to work together without the enemies suspecting. There are several cases to be taken care of. First is the butcher man case. He was killed in the streets three days ago. We suspect it to be the Yaar's loan lenders but you know,we need evidence,as that is the only thing people believe in now." "What has that got to do with me?. Dad,I..."Laquan paused and slap his forehead. "Grandpa,I would like to go back and deal with American business rather than stay here with this Ita
The girl's eyes twitched. She cachinnates, nervously. "I see we've got psychopaths here. I've got nothing to say to you guys,so take your leave."she said. Laquan strained his eyes at her. "Why not quit the pretense,girl?."he nudged his head at her. She glared at him then snickers. She brought out a table knife and brandished it in the air before bending down to lift another girl. Just as Laquan's predictions,the salesgirl was being hold captive. "Come near and I will kill her."she placed the knife on her neck,menacingly. Laquan stepped back. "Well,miss Dora. Your call." Teodora scoffed before turning back to the culprit. "Let's cut ourselves some slack. Why don't you free her and I let you off the hook?. I'm not a cop, after all."she declined her head to the side. Laquan chuckled behind her. "So,you are going to save your ass now?"he uttered,sarcastically. Dora ignored him,raising her brows questioningly at the lady. "You want me to believe you?. As if,this is not H
.. Three Hours Later. .. "It's nothing serious, ma'am. He will be fine. His injuries has been taken care of."the doctor explained. Teodora nodded vigorously without saying a word. "Don't worry too m–" "Just go."she cuts him short abruptly. The doctor was taken aback. He looked at her crankily before streaking off to other patients in the bay. Laquan's eyes opened and he grunts then touched his head which had been wrapped up with a bandage. "You did resurrect after three days,baby Jesus."Dora's voice pitched beside him and he scoffed. "Hm,here, cigarettes. You said you wanted one back there in the store."she displayed a pack of it in his face. Laquan wore a frown. "I am only holding back because of the relationship between your grandpa and I. If not.."he paused and took a sharp breath in. "If not what?"she arched her brows. "You just piqued my interest now."she chuckles and tucked the packet of the cigarette back in her trouser's pocket. "What would you have done?"she s
"Boss!"Oscar shrills behind him. Laquan covered his face slightly and bent his head. "Boss, what happened to you?." Quan raised his head up with a snort. "Nothing. I..fell while coming in so.." "And, you've had your head bandaged already?"Oscar eyes squinted. "Oh..yes..out there,I suddenly tripped.."Laquan breathed out a reply. "I used him as a shield so what you gonna do?"Dora turned to Oscar. "Shield?. You mean,you blocked some punches off by using him as a shield?" "You aren't deaf. You heard me. You wanna fight?, bring it on."Dora straightened her hands. Oscar let's out a chuckle. "I..I mean,he is my boss!"he pressed his lips together to prevent himself from laughing out loud. "Come defend your boss then."Dora huffed. "Everything is not about fighting, daughter. Sometimes,you just have to sit down and think before throwing a kick in the air."Alessandro looks up at her. Dora rolled her eyes up to the ceiling. Laquan scoffed and went to his room. .. In a room with wh
When darkness had sets in,and everyone had gone to sleep, Laquan left the house, heading to the palace.He got there and the guards stopped him."What brings scholar Kim here tonight?""I have something to discuss with his Majesty,""I believe you can come discuss that with him tomorrow's morning,"Quan scoffs."Can you bear the consequences of this? I have to report the matter at hand to his Majesty as soon as I can.If things get more complicated than it already is,will you man the blames,Head Guard?"Quan slopes his head sideways.Surely,the happenings in the palace might be something really huge for the Head Guard to be out there by the gate,and not staying inside.Must be something bigger than the princess killing someone."What's the matter then? I'll go help you seek audience from--""I'm afraid I don't have such luxury of time,"Laquan interrupted.The guard sighed repeatedly, squeezed his face a little before nodding,rather swiftly."Follow me then,"They both entered the palac
The princess committed a murder?The other guard poked the guy that'd said that on his ribs before clearing his throat.Laquan itched his earlobe before staring away."I'll come back another time then,"he uttered and turned back to leave."Did you perhaps heard what he said? You didn't, right?"the guard asked, bringing Quan to a stop in his steps."Huh? What he said? What did he said?"Laquan pretended not to have heard that."Oh, it's nothing, Scholar Kim,"the guard gave an anxious grin.Quan nodded before turning and leaving, finally."Did you meet with them?"Dora asks as Laquan steps inside the room.He shook his head negatively and she snorted."Why, something happened?"Maxwell perched his brows up.Quan nodded with a tired sigh before sitting on the bed."Something scary, but which we can actually use to our own advantage,""What's that?"Max and Dora chorus."One of the princesses murdered someone,"Quan smirks."Isn't this such.."he trailed off as his eyes slowly closed then opene
"On whose order?"Stephen thundered.He strides inside with Oscar and Lucas behind him.He stopped before the chief and slopes his head to the side."Can you be more noble,officer?"he frowned."You're going to release these criminals out there in the streets?. To harm the harmless citizens?."he pointed his walking staff at him.The chief let's out a jeer and scrunched up his nose."I bet you aren't from here either. Can..can you outsiders stop poking your noses in Edinburgh's problem?."he scoffed.Stephen sighed and slipped his hand into his jacket."I see you're the nutcase type,huh?"he brought his phone out then dialed a number.When the line got connected,he handed the phone over to the chief who collected it reluctantly."Hello?"he said into the phone,his gaze not leaving Stephen."The..the commissioner?.."his eyes widened."I..yes,sir. Yes,sir!!"he saluted before passing the phone back to Stephen."Thank you,friend."Stephen smiled.He exchanged few words with the commissioner befo
Teodora glide backwards on the floor, lowering her body.The dagger went over her and landed on the wall.She jumped back on her feet and scoffed."You're gonna kill a lawyer?""I don't see any reason to allow you leave here alive."he glared at her.The door opened and Lucas, Oscar and two other cops came inside."What time is it?. Party time?!!"Oscar hollered.He locked the door and jingled the key in the air before dropping it in his pocket."No going back. We dance till we drop dead tonight."he smirked."Come on,don't be so romantic."Lucas chuckled."Tell the other boys to get the hell in here!!"the broken tooth guy yelled at the previous guy."I already had the DJ increase the music insanely loud. Your boys should be busy dancing with girls I matched them with now."Oscar smacked his lips."The room is soundproof too. So, it's a dumb approach."Lucas chipped in."Take them down!"the guy screamed.Lucas rolled his eyes."Why go for such stereotypical statement?."he scoffed.Two men r
Teodora's eyes twitched and she cleared her throat."They are many. I am not sure if they are the type of person you could get in touch with also."she scratched her brow."Is that you underestimating me?"he peered his eyes at her."It could be that."Dora shrugged.He scoffed and strides to the chair.He kicked it back and plunked down on it, heavily.Teodora pierced her gaze into his, fiercely.He smirks before dipping his hands in his jacket.He brought out a pack of cigarette and took one out.He put it in his mouth before lighting it up.He released wisps of the smoke in her face and scoffed."Maybe you don't know who you are talking to. I don't give a damn about people. If you appear too gutsy,then I'd pull out your gut."he uttered,hoarsely.Teodara clicked her tongue."I bet you don't know who I am also. I don't like to admit this myself, but I am a powerful woman that can send you back to the ground within seconds."she crossed her legs.He stared at her before laughing, boister
He turned to them after hanging up the phone."You can meet with the boss today. He will be here in the next one hour."he announced.Teodora camouflaged her excitement by raising her brows up at him in an indifferent look."Really?. Alright."she nodded."My lady,you could drink from your vodka before he comes. After all, you've been craving for it all these while."Lucas uttered.Dora shot her gaze up at him.What the fvck?!!The side of his lips curled up into a smirk."Although, there's a room designed for the consumption of this,I don't mind you taking some snuffs here."the guy said,removed his hoodie cap from his head and sat down on the chair.Dora glared at Lucas.How could he push her into that situation?.He knew, certainly, that she doesn't do drugs.Teodora chuckled, nervously."I like staying in seclusion whenever I wanna do that. It's like meditating.So,you would need to excuse me but it doesn't make sense for you to leave here.I'd just stay still,and till I'm done here.
"You guys.."he drawled with a scoff. Teodara glanced at Lucas. Did she said something wrong?. "Follow me."he said and began walking away. Dora gave a relieved sigh before prodding her head towards Lucas and he gave a gentle nod. She tailed behind the guy until they got to a room. "Here."he said to her. Dora nodded and went inside. The door shut behind her and she stared back at it. "Which flavor do you want?"a masculine voice questioned. She faced his direction. He was putting on a black hoodie with its cap on. The bulb in the room was of purple color, making the room dimmed,and his face hard to see. "Flavor?"he grunted out. Dora blinked. Well,she doesn't know that. But,that should..be the type of the drug she wants,right?. "Hmm,strawberry."she said the name of the flavor that came to her mind. "Strawberry?."he scoffed. "Yes."Dora smiled. She could see him gawk at her. "You new here?"he observed. Dora's eyes twitched. How did he figured that out?. "Well..no."she
"We are here to check if there's any suspicious person around."one of the officials announced. The boys stood up and mixed up with the crowd. Maxwell carried the cup of wine on the table and chugged it down in a Go. The three officials went around, staring at the people's faces and staring at the portraits in their hand. One stopped beside them and peered his eyes down at Maxwell. "What's going on?"Laquan spoke up, diverting the official's attention to himself. "Scholar Kim. A man stole some valuables from the minster's house last night. The minister has ordered us to find the man for him."the official replied. Laquan nodded. "Okay. How sure are you that he would still be in the city, though?" "As far as we know,he shouldn't be that far from here. We've blocked all the exits in the city also." "Good luck on finding him then." "Thank you, Scholar."the official bowed a little,glanced at Maxwell before moving away. "They are all corrupts officials. They've refused to attend to
.. "Fire?"Dorothy and Laquan reiterated. "Hm. They've started cursing at the emperor. We didn't know you guys have been released. Oh,geez. If only we've exercised a little more patience. They didn't make any move all these while because they didn't want to act rashly."Christine explained, clearly. "God! Christine,is that what you meant by throwing fire?!"Dorothy yelled. "My lady,I apologize if I made you believed it in a wrong way. Cursing the emperor in front of his palace is the same as throwing fire at him since they're both instruments that could.." "Christine!!!"Dorothy screamed. "Damnnn! I almost lost my heart! Hurry and go tell them we are here."she added. "Alright,my lady."she ran back. Laquan sighed. "I am so tired. If not,I would have go to them instead."he muttered. "Me too."Dorothy agreed. "All I need right now is a glass of soju."she breathed out. ... Next Day. .. "I will send some of my boys to go to the east side to search for His Highness."Maxwell informe