God Eater Sequence: The Devourer

"Why, do you think I'm being too nagging, kid?"

"No. I just think... Wen Shu is someone who can get into the academy, while I'm just going to be some street punk in the future. If we stay together, it'll only hold her back."

"You little brat, you look decent enough, so why do you talk like some weak little girl? She's going to school at the academy—can't you just find a job near it? What's the point of wasting your life on the outskirts of this safe zone?"

Seeing Teacher Zhu's look of disappointment, Qin Siyang understood that this old lady was genuinely thinking about his future.

"Alright, I got it, Teacher Zhu. Thank you."

"Forget it. Looks like you're still not listening. The choice is yours—I just said my piece. Now hurry up and pack your things, I'm locking up."

Seeing Qin Siyang's perfunctory response, Teacher Zhu lost interest in continuing the conversation and started ushering them out.

Qin Siyang could only sigh. This old lady's mood swings were as fast as flipping pages in a book.

By the time he finished tidying up the bookshelf, Wen Shu had also packed up her bag, ready to leave.

Teacher Zhu locked the door and said,"I'm heading to the restroom. You two go on ahead."

With that, she left, leaving Qin Siyang and Wen Shu standing at the library entrance.

Qin Siyang watched Teacher Zhu's departing figure, feeling a bit emotional. The old lady meant well, but this kindness was like winking at a blind man—completely wasted. He and Wen Shu didn't have a single shred of romantic feelings between them.

"Let's go."

"Mm."

The two walked shoulder to shoulder out of the school.

They arrived at the same fork in the road as yesterday, at the same spot where they had parted ways.

Wen Shu said,"Goodbye."

She was just about to turn and leave when Qin Siyang suddenly grabbed her bag strap.

A faint smile played on his lips, but his eyes were ice-cold,"Tomorrow, I'll walk you home."

Wen Shu was caught off guard by his sudden change in demeanor.

"No, I—",Before she could finish, Qin Siyang grabbed her hand and started walking in the direction of her home.

Wen Shu frowned and tried to break free, but Qin Siyang's low voice stopped her.

"I warned Li Jingwen yesterday, but I didn't expect that today… she'd still dare to follow us."

Wen Shu was stunned. Panic-stricken, she quickly turned to look behind them, but she saw nothing. Confused, she turned back to Qin Siyang.

Qin Siyang held her hand tightly and strode forward.

"My house... isn't this way.",Wen Shu said nervously.

Qin Siyang weaved left and right through the alleys before glancing at her and smiling,"What, you think I plan to kill someone right in front of your house?"

"K-Kill…?",Wen Shu's eyes widened in shock.

She thought he was joking.

But the chilling look in his eyes told her otherwise. He was serious.

"No, no, no, no, no... Qin Siyang, shouldn't we try talking to Li Jingwen first? We're all classmates, there's no need for violence..."

"If it were just Li Jingwen, I'd slap her twice and send her packing."

"It's not… It's not Li Jingwen? Then who…"

Qin Siyang glanced over his shoulder, smirked, and kept walking.

Wen Shu instinctively followed his gaze.

That was when she saw it.

Seven or eight dark figures had suddenly emerged from the alley they had just passed through. Their hands gripped weapons—iron rods and short blades.

Qin Siyang quickened his pace, pulling Wen Shu along.

Panicked, Wen Shu looked up at him,"They… They are…?"

"Probably Li Jingwen's uncle. He's a well-known thug around here. He's killed before."

"Then why is he following us?"

Qin Siyang thought for a moment,"To kill us both. They'll probably beat me half to death first, then finish me off. As for you…"

He didn't finish his sentence. He simply let his gaze slowly scan Wen Shu from head to toe.

Wen Shu immediately clutched the collar of her shirt.

"But… why? Why kill us?"

"You heard what I told her yesterday, didn't you?"

"Because of her and Zhou…"

"Zhou Yang."

"Because of her and Zhou Yang's relationship?"

"Yes."

"Zhou Yang… Who exactly is he?"

"Just some nobody. But his uncle awakened a Sequence ability, so their family's on the rise. Li Jingwen probably wants to latch onto him and live the high life as a rich wife."

"But… Didn't you say you set up a timed email to keep her in check?"

Qin Siyang gave her a small, amused smile,"I lied."

"Lied?"

"Internet cafés are expensive. Where the hell would I get the money? She must've figured that out too, which is why she sent her uncle to deal with us."

"But… how did her uncle know you didn't go to the internet café? Was he following you this whole time?"

"No, that'd be too much trouble. My guess? He had someone stalking out the café for a week. I told Li Jingwen I set a delayed email to send after a week, and that I'd have to visit the café regularly to keep pushing back the timer."

"If I never went to the café for a whole week, that would mean I never set up the email in the first place. And that would mean my threat was empty."

Wen Shu was completely stunned,"They… care about Zhou Yang that much?"

"I underestimated them. Looking at it now, Li Jingwen's entire family sees her relationship with Zhou Yang as their golden ticket. That's why her uncle is putting in this much effort."

Hearing Qin Siyang's confirmation, Wen Shu was utterly dumbfounded. She glanced behind them at the approaching figures, her voice filled with despair,"Then… then are we… Are we just going to die here?"

"It was my mistake to drag you into this. So, I'll handle it."

"You?"

Qin Siyang smiled, a hint of menace creeping into it.

"You can keep a secret, right?"

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