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{"messages":[{"id":676884066,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":". . ."},{"id":676884067,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae went out of his room and head to the library."},{"id":676884068,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"When he opened the library, he can already smell the hand sanitizer. And indeed, there he found Elder Ji-hoon returning a book on the arts aisle."},{"id":676884069,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Taehyung, it’s nice to see you here."},{"id":676884070,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I-It’s nice to see you too, Elder. *goes to the shelves*"},{"id":676884071,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You are quite studious."},{"id":676884072,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I need t o learn more."},{"id":676884073,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*laughs a bit* Whether you study or not, you are bound to be on a position of power. Such privilege."},{"id":676884074,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae picked the arts book which the Elder borrowed."},{"id":676884075,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"A-And therefore, I need to be fit of the said position."},{"id":676884076,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He excused himself and sat on a seat."},{"id":676884077,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*laughs* You amuse me, Taehyung. You try so hard."},{"id":676884078,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*gulps* Is- Is it bad to try so hard? *looks down on the unopened book*"},{"id":676884079,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"No. It is, in fact, amusing."},{"id":676884080,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae can hear the lightness in the tone the Elder speaks. He does not know how he would take or interpret the words. The old man sighed and he can hear him spray something. "Sanitizer, of course.""},{"id":676884081,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I find nothing interesting to read."},{"id":676884082,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**Okay? Then, go away**"},{"id":676884083,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Vincent sassily said as if the Elder could hear him."},{"id":676884084,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*smirks* By the way, Taehyung, do not be so, uhh~"},{"id":676884085,"character_id":14997391,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*frowns* Whiny. I apologize for the lack of a better word. I tell you, people will like you more. I’ll go."},{"id":676884086,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tears filled Tae’s eyes."},{"id":676884087,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**Tae, don’t listen to him!**"},{"id":676884088,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"ud83dude22**They would hurt me if they don’t like me, V. I need to be more likeable.**"},{"id":676884089,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**Tae, listen. I can protect you. I may not be the strongest, but I am not that unhealthy as before. I am healing. So don’t think too much about what the old man said.**"},{"id":676884090,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"**Do you think I’m whiny? I cannot lie to Koo when he asks.**"},{"id":676884091,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**As you should! And no, you are not whiny. When did you whine? You are too shy.**"},{"id":676884092,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae kept his eyes on the book and sniffled. Vincent has a point. When did he ever whine to Koo about anything? He never complained about anything. So, what did the Elder mean?"},{"id":676884093,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2694548/chatstory/12508410/1626757159066.jpg","image_width":262,"image_height":271},{"id":676884094,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Is this because of the servant Koo scolded?)"},{"id":676884095,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae straightened his back. That could be the reason why two other servants seemed to avoid him earlier."},{"id":676884096,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Oh. No wonder they don’t like me.)"},{"id":676884097,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Meanwhile...."},{"id":676884098,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You don’t barge into a room so suddenly when I am with my mate, Jimin.ud83dudca2"},{"id":676884099,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I was trying to mindlink you, but it seems that you were too busy."},{"id":676884100,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Of course, Jungkook is busy with his mate because next week would be the initiation and Tae needs as much training he needs."},{"id":676884101,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"We are going to the morgue. Minha is there."},{"id":676884102,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook has many things on his plate."},{"id":676884103,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"The mother, she lied. That day, she left with her daughter after you laid her off of her work."},{"id":676884104,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*frowns* So, she really was involved?"},{"id":676884105,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I think so. But the extent of her involvement remains a mystery. She got home without her daughter with her. The story was made up. However, the mother did tell her neighbors that your mate caused her daughter to be fired."},{"id":676884106,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*runs a hand through his hair* Fck."},{"id":676884107,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Kook, I am trying to correct them. I hope it works because news spread fast."},{"id":676884108,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"No one knows what happened after."},{"id":676884109,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"She deliberately lied and she knew we would find out. She killed herself in the process before we even find out to asked her. She spread a rumor morphed into truth. She has a plan."},{"id":676884110,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dude2c(But what is it?)"},{"id":676884111,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"But whatever it is, we are on dead end, Kook. There was no message left except for a shaky hand-written note that says, "Sorry". Aside from that, there is nothing."},{"id":676884112,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"They arrived at the morgue. Minha, the pack doctor, is there."},{"id":676884113,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Minha, why are you here?"},{"id":676884114,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"She needs to tell you something."},{"id":676884115,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The kind woman elbowed her assistant who is looking at Jungkook dreamily."},{"id":676884116,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Lia, stop daydreaming!"},{"id":676884117,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Lia quickly stood straight."},{"id":676884118,"character_id":15158659,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Ma’am, our Alpha is so handsome."},{"id":676884119,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook wanted to snort. But he refrained himself."},{"id":676884120,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I am sorry, Jungkook. She really has a crush on you."},{"id":676884121,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Minha is a very good friend to Jungkook. The woman is remarkable and smart, fit on her field and very effective."},{"id":676884122,"character_id":15158659,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Ma’am! That’s our secret!"},{"id":676884123,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dude44Lia, you are obvious. He has a mate. I would like to remind you."},{"id":676884124,"character_id":15158659,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Haven’t seen his mate yet. *pouts*"},{"id":676884125,"character_id":15158659,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"And I’m not stealing him. I’m appreciating."},{"id":676884126,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Okay, whatever, Lia."},{"id":676884127,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Minha opened the refrigerated mortuary cabinet where the body of the woman was stored."},{"id":676884128,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The face and body is covered with white linen but a foot is exposed."},{"id":676884129,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Here, Kook. Lia, here, though spends time daydreaming about how handsome you are. *says sarcastically*"},{"id":676884130,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*chuckles*"},{"id":676884131,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Is very observant."},{"id":676884132,"character_id":15158659,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*scatches her head*"},{"id":676884133,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Here, look."},{"id":676884135,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Minha pointed a spot on the sole of the woman’s foot, on the arch. They did not notice it earlier because of the dirt. But now it is more noticeable."},{"id":676884136,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":""G787u25cb643u03c310u03bb356""},{"id":676884138,"character_id":15158478,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"She is branded. It is like a brand, right?"},{"id":676884140,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*frowns deeply*"},{"id":676884141,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The wound is somehow carved into her skin. It is not burned into the skin. It is carved and messy at that. It has not been there for long. It is a new wound acquired after she was burned with acid."},{"id":676884143,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"(Two greek letters.)"},{"id":676884146,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*frowns more deeply* (What is happening?)"},{"id":676884148,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":676884150,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":676884152,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":676884153,"character_id":14381981,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dudc96ud83dudc96ud83dudc96"}]}