Chapter 43 - City (1/2)

Charlus had a silver cross earring on his left ear and a scythe pendant around his neck. He had a black overcoat on his shoulders that swooshed if he moved. His entire outfit was black.

Charlus sighed. He wanted to look for a mirror but knew that it wasn't the right time.

[Hide Equipment]

[Hide Wings of Death]

Charlus found himself in his comfortable t-shirt and jeans. He jumped onto the sofa and quickly got ready to sleep.

Charlus still had one thing to do before going to sleep. He had to check out the Cities.

[You can pick Basic Cities to visit]

[Los Angeles - USA]

[Edinburgh - Britain]

[Hyderabad - India]

Charlus contemplated his options. He struck Hyderabad off the list. While he was interested in seeing India, he had absolutely no intention of putting himself in a completely foreign culture. He didn't know their language so he expected that his time wouldn't be as enjoyable.

[Los Angeles - USA]

Charlus decided to play it safe. He knew how to interact with Americans. And he didn't want to go to Britain. Just the idea did not agree with him for some reason. Charlus laid down and went to sleep.

He was tired after what happened. It was a very long day, and those were becoming a common occurrence these days.

Charlus woke up and saw someone familiar on top of him staring at him.

”Claire?” He asked.

'Why am I here?” She asked him.

”You were asleep when I found you,” Charlus replied back.

”You could have woken me up,” Claire was cross.

”I didn't want to wake you up. You look very cute when you sleep by the way. Did you know that?” Charlus gave a cheeky smile.

Claire huffed.

Charlus leant forward and brushed his lips against Claire's. Claire leant back and got off Charlus.

”That was a one-time thing. I don't think I'm that interested in someone who is that much into danger. Here, take your cash. It makes me look like a gold digger.”

Charlus sighed.

”How about till we get to school?” He asked, hoping she would agree,

Claire clicked her tongue.

”Fine.”

Charlus smiled. He quickly pounced on Claire. It was still 5 AM. Since Claire had slept early, she woke up early. And she woke Charlus up. So they had 3 hours before school.

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Charlus found himself at his desk. He enjoyed his morning. It was... wild. He looked at his class teacher who looked like she had an announcement.

”Good Morning students. I have an announcement. The school would like to congratulate Mr Black for earning himself a spot in the student exchange program. We are collaborating with Whitney High School. This program will last 3 months. The principal is expecting you in his office.”

Charlus stood up. He had no idea of what was happening. He just exited the class and went to the principal's office.

”Mr Cole?”

”Yes, Mr Black. I was just expecting you. Come in.”

Charlus entered the room and sat in front of the principal.