LIFEBOOK

Episode 8

Being in the worst possible state, I tried to hold my breath, taking refuge behind a giant cold concrete buffer.

Sweat soaked all over my body, but paradoxically, I felt like I was frozen.

Is this what they mean by 'cold sweat'? But we don't need to think about that right now. What was more urgent was that he was walking closer to me.

I had a long conversation in my heart, debating between giving up and revealing all the truth, or running away, though I doubted the second option. Finally, I decided to give up, hoping Lucia could save me.

With the vehicle that became the starting point of all this chaos, I was taken to a magnificent-looking building. "No! This is my fault" whispered my heart, refusing to blame seemingly absurd external factors.

However, what really surprised me was this square thing that people refer to as a car. I've never seen anything like this before. I don't even know what makes this square thing move. One thing I do know, this thing is magical.

In my previous era, there were only two options for traveling. The first option is to ride a horse or delman, which can take a while if the distance is far, and of course the horse also needs to rest. In general, horses can run non-stop for twenty-seven kilometers per day.

The second option is to walk, as clear as that.

I'm alone here, no one controls this weird thing. To be honest, I tried to contact Lucia, but there was no reply.

If only I hadn't wandered alone in the middle of the city, like a stray cat. Really, I felt as if I was a cat that was losing its way.

Just arrived in this foreign land not even a month, I've created problems. If Lucia were here. If I hadn't been separated from Lucia. Such thoughts continue to whack my head. I'm full of regrets. But all of that paid off. I managed to find the holder of the Book of Destiny.

The car I was riding in suddenly stopped, as if something was blocking its way.

We have arrived, in a building that looks like castles in Europe. However, I don't know why I feel so nervous. I don't know what's gonna happen to me.

A guard opened the door of my car, two other guards stood vigilantly, turning to face us.

I was guided into this building, all the way I was fascinated by the interior of this building. From the outside, this building looks like a medieval building, but inside it is very modern and minimalist.

Since then, I have wanted to ask a lot of things to the guard who escorted me. However, they were silent and I felt uncomfortable breaking the silence.

After a few minutes of walking, we arrived at a room. In this room there is only one table and two chairs. The walls seem to be made of clay. I'm guessing this is a basement, rather an interrogation room.

Perhaps because I was caught peeping at the person who was using the ancient book, they considered me a threat. Given the secret nature of the book.

My head was forced to think deeper, but I was too tired and decided to stop thinking about it. I sat in one of the chairs, resting my shoulders on the back of the chair. The only light source in this room is an ordinary lamp, but what makes it special is the fact that it is the only light source here. The room is dim, but I don't know why I feel comfortable. Maybe because this room looks like my old house? I closed my eyes for a moment.

The silence of this room instantly broke when the door was opened and someone entered this room. It was the person who used the Book of Destiny!

He sat on the chair opposite me, separated only by a small table. This atmosphere really resembled an interrogation room.

"Why? Should the first time people meet introduce themselves first," I did not immediately answer the question, but replied with a question.

"sorry. Let me introduce myself, I'm Sharman, the Chief of Police in this country. So, back to the previous question. Please answer."

I was very surprised to hear that he was the Chief of Police, I had to be careful not to get involved any further.

"I am Lutfi, an ordinary citizen of a village. I just happened to be visiting the city and got involved in this matter. And why am I not hurt? I don't know myself" I tried to answer as clearly and honestly as I could.

"Impossible! No ordinary person could survive that object," Sharman seemed to be in disbelief at what I said.

"More than that, I'm more interested in the books you have," I said, pointing to the small bag she always carries.

"You're a user of the Book of Destiny, aren't you?" I'm asking another question.

I've been annoyed with this situation ever since. I was just planning on going around town, enjoying the morning atmosphere on foot. But even dragged here.

"You! How do you know about this ancient book?!" He looked very surprised when I called out the Book of Destiny.

"Of course, because I am also a user of LIFE BOOK" I replied.

"Can you make sure of that?" Sharman asked, trying to cover up his surprise.

I reached into the backpack that had been a loyal friend ever since venturing here, picking up an ancient book that I was holding. Carefully, I showed it to Sharman, hoping that this incident would lead to liberation for me.

"Impossible! It's been a very long time since we last found the person holding the Book of Life" he said, looking surprised but now with little confidence.

With a quick but attentive move, Sharman took out his Book of Fate and placed it on the table, side by side with my Book of Life.

It did not take long, the two books seemed to vibrate and began to emit light. The light came from the beautiful carvings that adorned the two books, as if they were talking to each other.

My book emitted an emerald green glow, while Sharman's book emitted a mysterious dark purple glow. The two rays danced, illuminating the room that had been lit only by a dim light.

I glanced at Sharman. He looked so stunned, as if he could not believe what he was witnessing. His body was frozen as if time had stopped for him.

Meanwhile, the rays from the engravings in the two books twinkled, reflecting light that seemed to be a play of light communicating.

But all the excitement disappeared instantly, there was a warning sound from the box-shaped object that was always carried by Sharman.

"Report, there has been an unknown attack in the market area. Just go there."