The place she planned to go to before heading toward the contaminated zone the Susa Merchant Corp owned was a privately owned residence.
It was located in the highest-end area of houses on the island and most probably a popular spot that tourists wished they could get a glance at. But due to high security and permits that granted people entry, no one could easily get in.
Aisha thought that what Nykos suggested to her earlier had been reasonable. Informing someone as great as Zeke could make the act of rescuing her older brother much easier and faster. It would also prevent any trouble of getting found out or letting the people who were responsibility of this escape.
Though this would end with her owing him again, Aisha did not have a choice, did she?
She was just a student in this world with no authority or claim on anything in this world. Unlike in her past life, where murdering and stealing for survival was normal, this second life was bound by too many rules and laws.
Even the use of the Novalis family name no longer held any worth as she was adopted. And Aisha had no intention of using it in the future.
Thus, there were too few things she could do in this world.
And that was also why she had to graduate quickly and plan for her future ahead. What she would become would decide how she’ll survive in this world.
She booked a rental shuttle, and it would arrive in a minute. Aisha stood in the corner of the street when her eyes caught on something.
In a store near her, a display of masks was lying on a table. Each depicted different monstrous faces; some had an almost fairy-like design with elongated ears, but they were three times more expensive than the rest, while most had child-friendly designs.
Aisha’s gaze fell on a mask with a beak. She lifted it and wanted to try it on when she was suddenly reminded of something...
Little bird.
That was what Nykos had called her. She honestly couldn’t understand what made him call her with that kind of endearment that held no similarity to her.
She placed it back down and lifted another mask, finding it more suitable for her aesthetic. It was a mask derived from a beast that looked like a demon.
"Miss, are you planning to buy that for your boyfriend?"
The stall owner went around to serve her.
Aisha didn’t want to explain that it was she who wanted to use it, so she only gave the stall owner the money for the mask.
Finally, the shuttle had arrived.
The ride to the residential area took a few minutes. After using the same permit she used at the teleportation array, the shuttle passed through security and arrived quickly.
But just as she was getting off the shuttle, Aisha saw two association guards roaming the street discussing something.
At first, she was going to ignore them and head toward the residence just several meters from her. But her feet didn’t move as her ears listened to what they were saying.
"Haa... this is exhausting."
The first guard kicked the ground, grumbling under his breath.


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