Chapter 51 - I am the messenger of God (1/2)

She turns around. Her eyes become big when she sees me sitting on the bed. She is wearing the same blue pajama that I wore on the day I traveled to the day of my death and saw the timekeeper killing me. There is still some time before she travels to the future and begins this loop.

”Who... what... are you me?” She stammers with disbelief.

”Yes.” I smile at her. ”I have control now.”

”Really?” She jumps happily. ”I am so happy. You are here to tell me this news?”

I feel like I am paying a big price. I am erasing the younger me who is a different person. I wonder if my aunt also felt like this. Delaying will bring more problems. I need to stop her before she begins the last six months to her death.

”I am sorry.” I smile at her sadly and hold her hand. Our soul synchronizes in an instant. My body disappears into the wind. I become her. The Kyuri from the past with the knowledge of the future and time crystal coursing through my veins. I hear a distant sound of cracking. I ignore the sound and change my clothes. I don't have time.

I take away the vials and dagger from the keeper's bag and put it inside my bag. I throw it in the garbage bin. I pick up my wallet, ID, and my phone from the table. I put my bag on my back. Someone knocks on my door.

”Kyuri?” It's Yoon Mi, my best friend. It's been a long time since I saw her. ”Open the door.”

I close my eyes and think of the crossroad. The day of the ȧssassination at Li Manor. The scent of flowers is in the air. I am already here with a thought. The same spot in the garden.

The plump lady is charging toward me. I wonder why I didn't choose another time. It can't be helped. She looks at me, baffled.

”Where did they buy this slave from?”

It's astounding how I am mistaken for a slave twice at the same place.

”I am not a slave.” I grab her wrist before she can seize me by my hair. ”I am the messenger of God. Take me to your lord.”

She cackles. I guess it is hard to believe my words. ”I need to see your lord. I have a message for him.”

”Lord Li doesn't have time for charlatans like you.” The annoying plump lady rolls her eyes. ”If he sees you, you will be punished mercilessly. You should stop trying your luck here and leave immediately.”