Chapter 66 (1/2)

Chapter 66: Chapter 7 Excommunication-1

SoYoon looked up at the place that Tweedle Dum had sent her the address of. It was a one-story building that didn't have a single window. They must have just finished construction on it because the smell of concrete was still in the air.

She stood in front of its heavy doors and sent Dum a message. The door opened and he stepped out.

”Welcome.”

SoYoon walked past him and went inside.

”You can sit there.”

As Dum said this, the door locked behind her. The click of the lock echoed behind her but she didn't give it much attention.

Unlike its desolate facade, the inside was decorated like a simple one-bedroom home. The furniture looked new, the kitchen was organized with the essential, and the bed was neatly made. She sat on the sofa that Dum indicated.

”Please wait. I will get you something to drink.”

He told her as he headed to the kitchen. The sound of water and clanking came from the kitchen.

”I just acquired this house. What do you think?”

”It's nice.”

”Right?”

Dum brought over thick hot chocolate. Steam and its sweet scent diffused throughout the small interior.

”I heard from Dee that you don't hate chocolate, right? It's made from the cocoa powder bought from Dee's favorite chocolate store so the taste will be alright.”

He took a sip from his blue cup while he pushed the white cup in front of SoYoon. The strong aroma was delightful.

He loved thick melted chocolate. The warm taste mixed with the sweet smell and the sticky consistency reminded him of blood.

After drinking a couple sips, he put down his cup and smiled at SoYoon who hadn't even taken off her mask yet.

”Taste it. It's really tasty. Um, if you don't like it, should I get you something else?”

The brightly smiling Dum seemed to radiate a light that couldn't penetrate inside the windowless building.

She breathed in deeply. After getting past the strong scent of the hot chocolate, she smelled something familiar. Also, the air was refreshing for a place indoors. Unless the place was filtering oxygen into the place, this wasn't a natural sensation.

The place was specifically created so that the only way to exchange air from the outside was through a single door. The hot chocolate in front of her was tainted with a sedative. Taking these two things into account, there was only one conclusion that she could make.

”You request?”

”I'd like to take some time explaining while drinking this.”

”If you don't have work for me, then I'm leaving.”

SoYoon got up from her seat. Dum replied, ”If you must.” then put the hot chocolate to his mouth. She walked to the door and noticed the most complicated system of locks. She turned to look at him. Having met her eyes, Dum's eyes bent like a crescent moon.

”Why? You said you wanted to leave.”

He put down his cup and walked toward SoYoon. He crept right up close behind her, stared at her thin shoulders, then slowly placed his hands on top of it.

At one time, he had been surprised to find how fragile she felt. As he swept lightly across her shoulder, he was reminded of this, but he changed the topic.

He chuckled as he pointed at the lock mechanism and said in a benign tone. Most girls were more scared of this tone than if he had been screaming at them.

”Were you surprised at finding there was no doorknob? This was specially made. Only I and Dee know how to open it.”

Dum touched the door with his free hand. The door made of thick steel felt cold and heavy. He leaned forward.

He embraced SoYoon from behind and the scent that triggered his hunger became more potent. Dum buried his face inside her white hair and moved his lips. The euphoric touch filled up his heart.