Chapter 123 - Hurdle

I open my eyes. It is a fretful sleep, and now that I am awake and studying my surroundings, I completely forget about my dreams.

“How are you?” Klevon asks who is sitting on the side of my bed.

I sit up, and he supports me. We are in the basement of the sibling’s house. I hear activities from the top, probably some construction and rebuilding, based on the pounding against the wood.

“How long have I been sleeping?” I ask.

“Three days,” he answers. “They cooked soup. Do you like that?”

I shift my attention to him. “What happened to Stine?” I ask, ignoring his question about the soup.

“Ah!” he exclaims. “Before that, let me get you some food, and we can discuss the events after you fainted.”

I nod, and Klevon disappears. While I wait for him, I rub my temple. It feels as if I am forgetting something important again. However, no matter how much I try to think about it, the more it escapes my grasp.

The basement door opens again, and Klevon comes inside. This time, he is holding a