March 17th, 2025 — 4:14 PM
Zone 2A-Δ – Second Floor, Hallway
I left Old Zhou's house because he fell asleep after two cups.
Though I might be a little arrogant, it appeared he needed someone or something to give him hope. I couldn't promise she would be alive. But I would definitely keep my word and try to reach the university within three days.
"Phew, what next?" I muttered to myself like a madman.
The afternoon sun shone through the windows at the end of the hallway, rays of orange light telling me that I might have spent too long drinking with Zhou.
I stretched my back with a groan.
The whiskey still sat warm in my gut, but the haze had faded. The kind that made your ribs loose, your thoughts a little slower. The world still spun the same. Just felt heavier now.