noveldepot Chapter 1 The Junior Who Hit the Subway
Chapter 1 The Junior Who Hit the Subway
early morning.
subway station.
Zhang Lingyun squeezed into the crowd.
A pretty girl was standing on the left.
The girl lived downstairs from him and was a year younger than him, but the two had never greeted each other.
He glanced at his phone; it was 7:30.
As the subway was about to arrive at the station, the crowd stirred, all wanting to grab a seat during the morning rush hour.
"squeak--"
The sound of brakes rang out, and people instinctively stepped back.
The girl suddenly took a step toward the railway tracks.
"Pfft"
Bone and flesh flew everywhere, and blood splattered all over Zhang Lingyun.
The crowd screamed in terror.
Zhang Lingyun's pupils suddenly dilated.
What happened?
Did that girl jump into the train tracks and commit suicide?
If I had pulled her up just now, would I have saved her?
The thought had barely formed in his head when a loud "bang" exploded in his mind.
The next second, the light and shadow shattered, and the sound reversed.
……
early morning.
subway station.
"Um?"
Zhang Lingyun felt a sense of déjà vu.
He looked down at his phone; it was 7:30.
Today is a big day, the pre-college entrance exam awakening test.
10% of eligible males will be found to have the [Warlock] aptitude.
At the same time, the first [Magic Card] is awakened, and from then on, a different path in life begins.
But Zhang Lingyun didn't think he had the qualifications; he was ready to be an ordinary office worker.
By the way, this test is only for boys.
Because qualified witches will show their talents from a young age, without having to wait until adulthood.
Zhang Lingyun turned his head and glanced at the girl standing on his left.
Her eyes were bright and watery, and her features were exquisite; she was so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.
Her hands were beautiful too, with long, slender, and fair fingers, like exquisite porcelain.
A girl like this can become a winner in life simply because of her pretty face.
I just had a feeling that she might commit suicide.
That's absolutely ridiculous!
"squeak--"
The subway has arrived at the station.
The girl suddenly leaped forward.
Blood and flesh splattered everywhere, and the crowd gasped in horror—it was exactly the same as before.
However, this time Zhang Lingyun successfully avoided the blood.
But then, "Bang!" another explosion rang in my mind.
The next second, the light and shadow shattered, and the sound reversed.
……
early morning.
subway station.
Zhang Lingyun looked down at her phone; it was 7:30.
His mind went blank, and he couldn't help but curse under his breath, "Damn it!"
At the same time, a sharp pain shot through my brain, as if my brain was being drained.
He was now certain that what he had just witnessed was not an illusion, but rather a time loop.
Moreover, each cycle depletes his mental energy.
If it happened again, he would definitely be in excruciating pain.
He hurriedly pushed through the crowd and grabbed the girl's hand.
"Wait a moment."
The girl looked up at him, puzzled.
"Are you trying to commit suicide?" he asked, staring at her.
"no."
Don't lie to me.
"..." The girl didn't reply.
"Listen, there are many unpleasant things in life, but we have to look forward. When I was as young as you, I also thought about ending it all, but I made it through in the end."
"You seem to be only a year older than me, right?"
"That's not the point. Keep going, life is long."
"I understand." The girl nodded.
"real?"
"Um."
Seeing that the girl was calm, Zhang Lingyun slowly loosened his grip.
"squeak--"
The subway has arrived at the station.
The girl smiled at him and took a step back.
"Pfft!"
Flesh and bone flew everywhere, blood splattered all around.
"Bang!" Another explosion rang in Zhang Lingyun's mind.
The next second, the light and shadow shattered, and the sound reversed.
……
early morning.
subway station.
Zhang Lingyun covered his head, sweating profusely from the pain.
"Damn it, all pretty women are liars."
He glanced at his phone; it was 7:30.
No more.
This is the last time.
If it happens again, his head will explode.
"squeak--"
The subway has arrived at the station.
He pushed through the crowd and found the girl at the very front.
The instant she took a step forward, Zhang Lingyun grabbed her waist and dragged her back into the crowd.
"Who is it? Let me go!" the girl cried out.
People gathered around:
"What are you doing? Let her go!"
Zhang Lingyun didn't have time to reason; his head was throbbing with pain.
He roared:
"Don't come any closer!"
In the midst of intense emotional turmoil, his pupils suddenly contracted, and magical runes appeared on his face.
"A warlock?"
The people who had gathered around were scared away.
The girl blinked and said calmly:
"So you have warlock blood? I thought you were just an ordinary person."
"Come with me."
"On what grounds?"
"Because if you die, I will die with you."
The girl's large eyes trembled slightly.
"We're not that close, are we? You wouldn't have had a crush on me all this time, would you?"
"Shut up."
Zhang Lingyun dragged her out of the subway station.
The sunlight shone on my face, and I could hear birds chirping.
Electric bikes were driving by on the road next to us, and witches were flying on broomsticks in the blue sky above.
All of this everyday routine allowed him to relax his tense nerves.
He pressed the girl down onto a roadside bench, while he leaned against a tree, gasping for breath.
The three time reversals just now almost cost him his life.
He walked toward the vending machine and was about to press the button for two bottles of mineral water.
The girl next to me said, "I want Monster Energy drink, the pink can."
Zhang Lingyun's lips twitched, but he still granted her request.
He handed her the pink jar, and bought the black jar for himself.
The girl took the drink and held it to her fair cheeks.
As the morning light slanted down, a warm pink hue spread across her face.
"What's your name?" Zhang Lingyun asked.
"Xia Youran".
Why commit suicide?
"I didn't intend to commit suicide."
Zhang Lingyun glared at her:
Don't lie.
"..." The girl lowered her eyelids, avoiding his piercing gaze.
After a moment of silence, she asked softly:
Are you a member of the "prophetic school"?
"I haven't participated in the awakening ceremony yet."
When Zhang Lingyun mentioned this, she suddenly became anxious, "It's all your fault, I'm definitely going to be late."
Xia Youran looked at him strangely:
"You haven't participated in the awakening ceremony, so why do I sense a [magic card] on you?"
"How could I possibly have magic cards?"
Zhang Lingyun instinctively retorted, while simultaneously rummaging through his pockets.
"Don't let my appearance fool you, I am actually a witch, but unfortunately, a weak witch," the girl said calmly.
The next second, Zhang Lingyun was stunned.
He pulled a card out of his pants pocket.
The girl glanced at it and asked:
"Could it have just awakened?"
"Probably." Zhang Lingyun said, somewhat excited.
"Which ring road?"
The girl tilted her head and asked, "Whatever you do, don't awaken as a 'weak sorcerer' like me. Your family will see you as a burden."
Zhang Lingyun's lips trembled as he looked at the numbers on the card.
He whispered a number, which was barely audible amidst the noise of the traffic.
"..."
The girl choked on her drink, spilling the pink liquid all over the floor.
"What did you say? Are you crazy? Or did I mishear you?"
Her eyes widened, and her voice trembled slightly:
"Say it again, which ring is it?"