"I really want it"

Staring at the apple stand, a dangerous thought crossed my mind

"Should I do it?"

If I go and steal it right now, the seller is definitely going to beat me up.

But I haven't eaten for days, there are no choices left.

"If only there is someone running straight to the stall and messing things up, then I may have a chance to sneak in and take some apples for myself …"

Boom!

At that moment, a man crashed into the stall, a patrolmen were chasing him. The crash caused apples to drop onto the ground.

"This is my chance!"

I quickly run to grab those apples. My hands are too small so I can only grab two apples into my pocket before fleeing.

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" Stop right there you little bastard! "

Ignoring the seller's scolding, I ran like my life was on the line and quickly turned into a random alley. While running, I accidentally tripped over a stone and fell into a puddle.

In the puddle, a reflection of a wet pale, weak child appeared. He has a raven-black hair that reaches past his piercing, golden-brown eyes. His features are soft and delicate, emphasizing that he is still just a child.

"Why is there a black line running around my neck?"

At that time, A sinister black line coils tightly around my throat. I reach out to touch that mysterious line, It doesn't feel like an accessory but more like a tattoo.

"WHERE ARE YOU STUPID RAT, I MUST TEACH YOU A QUESTION TODAY!"

"Tsk, forget it, the line can wait. I must go somewhere to hide"

I continue to run into the alley to cut off the furious apple seller. After a while, it looks like the seller has given up on me. I find a comfortable, flat area to sit on.

Pulling the apples from my pocket, I took a big, juicy bite. The simple pleasure of biting into the apple is a moment of pure bliss after days of hunger.

"That's so lucky for me that a random man messes up the stall"

"Are you sure about that?"

"Huh?"

Behind me, a mature female voice cut in. Turning my head back, I see a gorgeous woman standing there confidently.

"Is it truly luck?"- The captivating voice spoke again