Calvin shocked: "That's.. That's impossible! I saw her died with my own eyes."
Cole: "Yes, you are right. But, that woman wasn't in fact Sarah Baker you have known."
Calvin confused: "What do you mean?"
Cole: "The woman you loved wasn't THAT Sarah Baker, but it was another one who looked like here that goes by the name of Melissa Locknight."
Ilyes suddenly reacted upon hearing that name, he was very shocked and he immediately stood up.
Ilyes astonished: "Melissa Locknight? That's THE princess of the Ghost World!"
Apparently, the Ghost world was structured like a kingdom. It has a King and a Queen, three princes, and one princess. Their authority is absolute, even some countries are afraid to offend them.
Calvin confused: "I don't understand, which one of I had a problem with?"
Cole: "Only she knows the truth."
Ilyes: "Time is up, Calvin. Let's go!"
Calvin: "Just a moment, Ilyes." Then Calvin turned to Cole and addressed him: "Cole, I have some sort of a coded message, I'm sure you can help me to decode it."
Calvin thought that Ilyes and Cole could be trusted with some information, they helped him in many ways which made him put his trust into them even though his master prohibited him to show or disclose about him and the message to anyone.
Cole: "I understand, leave the message to me."
Calvin shyly: "Oh, about that. Give me a pen and paper."
Cole searched on his desk, picked the pen and paper, and handed them to Calvin. But he was shocked to see Calvin going to the toilet, he was confused and so was Ilyes, who had no idea about what message Calvin was referring to. After a while, Calvin went back to them with the piece of paper filled with the message. He handed it to Cole.
Cole: "Thank you. How about you pass the night here, you can go shower yourself and I will offer you new sets of clothes."
Ilyes: "Really? Thank you, Cole! You're the best!"
Cole: "It's my pleasure."
A little bit after, Calvin and Ilyes showered themselves, changed their clothes, and went into their beds. Calvin couldn't sleep and look at Ilyes who was sleeping like a sloth, he stood up and went to get some water and walked unintentionally to the balcony while drinking water.
Calvin in deep thinking while looking at the large city: "....."
Cole arrived and looked at the far ahead buildings.
Cole: "Couldn't sleep?"
Calvin: "Yeah. I'm thinking about Eric right now."
Cole: "He is out of town, investigating the murder, but he got himself in a bigger case."
Calvin: "That's so him."
Cole: "Aren't you worried about him?"
Calvin: "I know him very well, I'm sure he will find a way out."
Cole was a bit surprised at Calvin's reaction, he thought that Calvin would be more concerned about his friend's whereabouts.
Cole: "I finished translating the message, care to take a look at?"
Calvin: "Yes."
Cole went back in and came to Calvin right away, bringing with him a piece of paper.
Cole: "Take."
Calvin took a deep breath and started reading the letter.
"Sorry to make difficulties for you but this is a secret that mustn't be leaked to the general public.
Calvin, you are about to enter a whole new world that the normal people don't know about, The Ghost World, It's not as simple as you think! In this world, the martial artists are monsters, one of them can kill an entire military army. Of course, they have their laws and they are submitted to it. To enter this world (you don't have a choice anyway), you have to participate in a tournament. Different schools or sects to be exact will watch the tournament and they will choose the most promising candidates to join them! Make a name for yourself! I suppose that something big will happen in China in the next month, so the next tournament will definitely be hosted in the Ocean. Find someone there called Ni Lie, tell him "What you think about what others think about is actually the truth." He will understand it and he will help you. Calvin, when you will be at the peak of this world, I will consider exchanging pointers with you.
Your teacher."
Calvin was surprisingly calm, he was rather happy that his master considers fighting seriously with him but that is only after he made a big accomplishment.
Cole jokingly: "The 'you don't have a choice anyway' part took me off guard!"
Calvin and Cole laughed a bit.
Cole asking: "But I didn't understand what he means by saying that something big will happen in China."
Calvin: "I don't know but everything my master says is true."
Cole's phone rang, he picked it up.
Cole: "Yes..hum... Wait. what? .. is that true?... ok... keep me up with the news."
Cole hangs up and looked at Calvin.
Cole: "There's a virus outbreak in china, a deadly one. The authority didn't make an official announcement, but I think by the end of this week, all the countries will cut ties with China."
Calvin amused: "As my master predicted. But now, what should we do."
Cole: "Like usual, we will proceed with the plan. I guess by looking at the letter that the event will take at an island rather than in China."
Calvin: "Understood."
The next day morning, the group woke up and Calvin and Ilyes prepared themselves. Ilyes handed to Cole Tesla's keys because Cole arranged them a taxi. The two of them bid farewell to Cole as they head out. In the taxi, Calvin and Ilyes were exchanging conversations, the taxi driver is also from the Ghost world so it was very normal to talk. In fact, the taxi driver was the one who will deliver to them the information about the upcoming events that would let them, if they succeeded, enter the Ghost world.
The taxi driver wearing a black hat and sunglasses, talking in a heavy tone, said to them: "Your fly will be announced very shortly after you have arrived at the airport, the code name is 'China VIP', all the passengers and the workers are from the Ghost world. Once there, you will participate there in a martial arts tournament where only the strong shall pass." Then he proceeded to hand them two cards: "This is your ID cards, we don't need to arrange your new identities anymore because you will go to the main event directly. And you don't need a ticket either as you will scan your way to the plan with these cards. Any questions?"
Ilyes: "Can I go to the toilet?"
The taxi driver: "No, you can't."
Calvin thinking: "(Those ID cards are so sophisticated, though where did they found my photo? But at this point, I'm not surprised anymore, they have everything on me. It's like being watched by a God's eye.)" Then he remembered something very important, a possible situation that might happen in the future, so he decided to ask the taxi driver right away: "What if we were to lose in the test?"
The taxi driver: "That's not a problem, you may still be recruited by small organizations or by strong powerhouses if they see some potential in you that is worth investing in. If not, you will be used as a Worker, a link between the two worlds."
Calvin: "Ok, then."
The taxi driver: "But remember, any betrayal or leaking confidential information will result in a death penalty. Even mistakes aren't tolerated."
Calvin and Ilyes in fear: "Understood!"
Then the taxi driver pulled over next to the airport: "This is your destination, have a nice day."
As soon as they stepped into the airport, the heard the announcer repeating "China VIP, proceed to the branch A please." As planned, they went to branch A where they saw many people heading that way. Once arrived there, the attendant greeted them and demanded, like others, to scan their ID cards in order to ascend to the plane.
Ilyes: "Calvin, remember. Once you cross that line, there is no going back."
*Beep... Beeeeeeeep... Calvin Bradford Welcome to the flight* a robotic voice said, Calvin has scanned his ID card.
Calvin: "I already did!"