The walls inside was painted black with molted spots all over. It was scarily quite accompanied by faint whimpers and cries. A pale and trembling hands outstretched, putting great effort in dragging the now cold and hard stale bread.
Zenith watched as the young man Infront of him muched the stale bread like a dying person. Sometimes choking, but it doesn't seem to bother him. He was dressed expensively yet he was like a starved beast.
He shifted his sight uncomfortably and saw the others. Everyone's faces was contorted, eyes bloodshot, and lips pale. All of them was like a starved beast staring at the young man and the spoilt stale bread.
" Why Is he even eating spoiled bread? "
Zenith smiled softly after sympathizing with the young man.
" Hello, Are you the new tenants? "
The people finally averted their attention towards him. Their bloodshot eyes bore holes at him, as if looking at a monster. A middle age man forced a smile, the others stared encouraging him. It seems like he was the groups leader.
" Yes, Are you also a tenant here? "
The middle age man said. He acted extremely normal, unfortunately his shivering knees betrayed him. Zenith's lips twitched, almost destroying his sweet appearance.
' What's wrong with them? Aren't they players too? Am I that scary? '
Zebith timidly smiled again clutching his wheelchair. He appeared cute and sweet like a bunny, unfortunately, no one is in the right mind to appreciate about it.
" No, but I live near here. Are you perhaps searching for Leila? She might come home late, so she tasked me in giving the keys. "
As he said that he spread his hands showing four keys.
" Leila said that the rooms might not be enough for all of you. Others might need to share rooms, is that a problem? "
" No! No! It isn't a problem at all! "
The middle age man desperately shook his head. He appeared to be elated about sharing rooms. Zenith stared at the other six people and saw their happy expressions.
" Ahem! Is that so? Thank you for being understanding. Don't worry one of you can have a room for himself. Look, There are seven of you. Two person per room, so one might not necessarily share a room. Here, this Golden key should be the one person room. "
Zenith cheerfully said. The seven people all stared at him as if he was the devil's incarnate. Their already pale faces paled even more.
" I...Is that so... "
The middle age man stuttered.
" Well, it seems like it can't be helped... "
The man said again, appearing as if he finally made his mind. He stared at the remaining six people as if saying ' Your on your own now... '
After that he snatched a key. He ran fast behind his supposed partner, a burly man. The others stared angrily at him, reverting their gazes at the keys in his hands. A high school girl ran fast snatching the second key and beaconing the other girl beside her. An old man snatched the last key, leaving the Golden key. He ran towards his old lover. All of them entered their own respected rooms fast leaving behind Zenith and the young man.
The young man doesn't seem to mind as he continued on muching the bread in his arms. Zenith stared at him conflicted.
He stared at the Golden key in his hands before he shook his head. He stared at the shining letters above the young man's head.
Name: Astrophel
Identity: ---
Age: 20
Status: Extremely Hungry
' Is he also an NPC? '
Zenith stroked his chin. He was brought here by system 0017. He was tasked to act as an NPC. Other than that he can do whatever he wants. He can even change the plotline If he wanted to. His gut feeling was telling him that if he left this man all alone, he will surely regret and fell guilty for a long time.
' Whatever '
" Hey! Are you that hungry? "
Zenith said pointing at the bread in the young man's hand. The man clutched the bread even harder.
" How about you come with me? I live all alone. I can feed you, give you a place to stay and even help your needs. As long as you work for me. "
The young man finally looked up to him.
" All you need to do is assist me. I can't walk as you can see. You can help me with the housework and other things. "
He continued as he pointed at his wheelchair. The young man acted as if he was finally thinking about his offer.
" Fine "
A slightly raspy voice sounded. The young man has finally decided. The man stood up before staring at the bread in his hands.
" Throw it! It's spoilt already. You'll have a stomache if you continue eating that. I have more breads at home. "
He softly said, leaning his back at the wheelchair. The young man regretfully put the bread down.
" What's your name? "
Zenith asked pretending that he doesn't know.
" Astrophel "
" Nice meeting you, Ophel. My name is Vivendel. You can call me Vendel. "
" En "
Zenith just smiled. Gradually relaxing he dozed off, but before that stated he spoke.
" My home is just near here, fifty steps from the left, you'll see a grand and luxurious gate. That's where my house is. Let's go. "
" Hmm "
Astrophel stared at the man sleeping at the wheelchair before pushing it. After arriving he came into a stop. The gate was very luxurious, from a far he can see a tall mansion standing. It was not so visible because of the gate. It seems like the man named Vendel, was a rich person.
Zenith stirred awake, he opened his eyes and yawned. He saw that they finally arrived.
The gate automatically opens, showcasing it's grandeur and elagance. From a far the mansion was surrounded by blooming roses. Green vines hanging beautifully at the trees.
" Beautiful isn't it? "
Zenith chuckles looking at the the mansion Infront of him. Hehe! It seems like he was actually rich!