The Alien King's Alluring Obsession

Edna

A few hours passed by. There was no way for me to do anything tangible.

I didn't have an ID card. I didn't have money or any other necessities to survive my wandering. I was just basically surviving on willpower.

I didn't go directly to any known entrances and exits of this city. I wasn't stupid.

I just ran away from the theater troupe yesterday. Trying to go out of the city

immediately was a foolish move at best and a deathly move at worst. It was possible for the three organizations I offended to station their minions at those exits. It would be so easy to capture me.

The past few hours in this city was terrible to say the least, I lived like a rat.

There was no way to sleep. The only places I could rest my head was under bridges. Food was an issue too.

I had to hunt for restaurants and look through their trash for something to fill my stomach with. My situation was pitiful.

I had never gone this low before, even on Earth.

There was no other choice but to try to survive.

I added another negative star to my impression of Madam Tayo in my mind.

She just spoiled everything for me. Why was she so suspicious and smart? Things had been going well.

Although I had memorized Angelo's friend's number and location, it was basically useless to me right now. The anklet on me would continue to be an evidence of my real identity.

I would not attempt escaping from the city without waiting for a few days.

Still, I planned to visit the exits and entrances of this city to have an idea of how things will go for now. Once I was ready to make a move, things wouldn't be too confusing and hard.

Before doing anything, I have to first fill my stomach with something.

Fortunately, there was a fast food joint close to where I used as my temporary sleeping quarters.

I left the bridge entirely and went to the fast food joint. I didn't bother going near the

entrance.

Doing so would be asking for disgrace and many more.

Even after putting the fact that I don't have any money aside, I don't want people to see me as I was right now.

My body was covered with dirt. No matter how I tried to wash in any water sources I found, there weren't any clothes to change into.

I basically looked like a beggar.

I went around to the back area of the fast food joint and opened the huge trash box sitting near a wall.

I rummaged through the content of the trash box for a while before finding something that had not been contaminated with other dirts. At least it was eatable.

There was an half empty bottle of water in the trash too. I used that bottle of water to clear my mouth and push the food down.

I was still a newbie in the knowledge related this city. In the past, I just had to follow Mr Blake, Madam Tayo and the theater troupe so it didn't matter.

Now, this lack of knowledge was screwing me over.

Trying to find ways that lead people out of this city on my own would just be idiotic.

I had to look for help from other people.

If I could help it right now, I wanted to approach the common citizens of this citizens as a last option.

It was better to ask people similar to me first.

I didn't leave this place.

Homeless people and beggars would arrive soon. Food was a good way to attract them.

Another beggar arrived to look through the trash box. I waited patiently for her to be done.

An unpleasant smell wafted off her. My nose twitched and my nostrils burned because of the smell.

I don't know if the smell was coming from her clothes or her body. Unfortunately, I can't ask her or leave.

I needed her help, things were not the other way around.

When the beggar was done with eating, she was about to leave.

"Wait!" I called out to her.

She didn't stop.

My feet brought me to her and I used my hand to grab her shoulders.

She had no other choice but to stop.

She looked at me with a frown, "What?"

"Please, do you know any exits of this city? I would like to leave." I said.

I made sure to look like a beggar hungering for a better city to take as my home. "The city has many official exits and uncountable unofficial exits. Those unofficial exits are monitored by people from the underworld and thugs. They take protection fees and other things if anyone wants to pass through those exits. On the other hand, to leave this city through the official route is easy in comparison. This city is great for people like us though." The lady said with a frown.

She explained everything at once.

I scratched the tip of my nose, she might be frustrated with my presence.

I appreciated the last sentence she said though.

I wasn't a real beggar. If I was, her advice would have been taken seriously.

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complete experience—all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Can you direct me to the nearest official exit?" I questioned.

"I can but why should I?" She asked.

The frown twisting her brows was still there. She might still be angry that I stopped her forcefully.

Sadly, I don't have anything to tempt her with.

"I don't have any money." I said.

"It's very clear." She replied as she scanned me from head to toe.

"Please, just direct me to the nearest exit. I would pay you back in the future." I spilled

in desperation.

"And how would you pay me back?" She rolled her eyes.

I was stomped. The persuasive words that was coming out of my throat hung in place.

She was right.

The population of this city was numerous. There was no way I would be able to findnoveldrama

one little beggar in the future even if I managed to escape. It would take tremendous luck to find her again.

She wasn't a nonliving thing. She would constantly move.

Finally, she seemed to have enough satisfaction from teasing me.

"The nearest exit is near Calico mall. Just continue heading straight and keep asking

the people along the way about the mall. You would get there." She explained.

A smile brightened my face, "Thank you so much. God bless you."

"Whatever." She responded before shrugging.

My hand fell from her shoulder and she left without looking back.