《A Blank Tale》


 Chapter 1 - Hes the One

    What is the meaning of life? Some may say it''s to live to the best of one''s ability. Others may say to find your other part and live in bliss together, or to die together. Then there''s the ones that will live their lives for their country or clan.


    So, is this how we all live our lives? Of course not. There is simply too many definitions to live a life, it''s simply uncountable. As for how I live my life? Well, I apologize, all I can tell you is that it''s a blank because I certainly have no clue.


    For the first 18 years of my life, all I did was arduously go to school. As for attracting bees and butterflies? Although I may not be a kingdom-toppling beauty, but with my fair skin, brunette hair, round face, slim body with the curves at the right places, and my sing-song voice, I was considered one at my school. Pesky flies would buzz around me all day, yet I acted the part of the cold queen to keep them away. Why the harsh treatment? It''s because of my status.


    My father is the CEO of a famous tech company, which have already proliferated into many parts of China. On the other hand, my mother was the shareholder of many different companies of the marketing industry. Although she did not have great control over the decisions of each company, she still had a say. With these two parents and being the only child, it would be hard for me to acknowledge other men that were "below" my status.


    Although I may sound arrogant, there isn''t much a choice for me. As a daughter who grew up in a well off family that runs business, I was raised with the fact that my future will be decided by my parents, based on their benefits.


    Unfair? Sympathy? There''s no need. The world simply runs like this. For those that have been given a more comfortable life than others, they will obviously be required to pay the price eventually. Although the price is unknown in most cases because we don''t know the future, but in some cases like mine, it''s easy to predict because it''s pretty much set in stone.


    Of course, as I said, we don''t know the future. Then, just like that, my unknown future also had untold tales for me.


    Once a year when I am on vacation from school, my busy parents that are usually not home will drop their work just for me. Although it''s mostly to enforce the rules of my future into me, but I''m still happy that I can spend some quality time with my parents, knowing they at least care about me. Usually, it''s just a simple, local trip along with quality time spent at our mansion. Sweet, short, and informative.


    As it''s my last year of lower div schooling, I had a longer vacation before University starts. Hence, this year, my parents decided to take me overseas to celebrate my coming of age, along with letting me meet my future half.This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.


    Once again I must repeat, it''s my "future" half, a half that I never even got the chance to meet. On the plane trip there, a sudden unreported storm struck our plane. Although the shaking was unsettling, the pilot did reassure us that everything was fine as the storm will pass soon. Unfortunately, before we escaped the storm, it seems that some giant object has struck us as the plane seemingly shattered in halves.


    Although my brain was nearly knocked senseless, I was still able to gather the fact that the howling winds have carried me much further away, like destiny carrying its child. Hence, with a boom I watched as the plane dramatically explode in the distance. Then, I watched as the dark ocean invited me towards its depth for a rest before my consciousness decided to go blank.


    Is it supernatural forces at work? Or is it truly fate and destiny? I''m not too sure, but I managed to wake up again. Not in some hospital or bed, but in the arms of him. A tall, handsome man, with smooth, white skin, dressed in a plain white t-shirt soaked in water and blue jeans that wrap around his long legs. He''s got that shapely face that can be said to perfect with dark, blue pupils that seemingly devoured my soul. I really wanted to ask how are those eyes that beautiful, but maybe I had imagine it because once I blinked and looked again, those pupil were now black. As my heart quicken with each of his steps, I could not help but think, he''s my savior, and he''s the one.


    I was carried back to what seemed to be a mansion, and the man handed me over to some servants. Later, I was told that I was saved by the young master when he found me adrift in the sea.


    I''m currently recuperating on an island at who knows where, but I had no worries because I was told that a helicopter will come in to deliver me back to mainland. Plus, I was hoping to see those beautiful eyes once again, but alas, it seemed the young master had already left the island, leaving me the message "we shall meet again if we are fated".


    Regrets you may ask? No, in fact I was glad. Glad that he did not have to see me again. Not long after the man left, I had plenty of time. Hence I went exploring in the mansion. The mansion was not extremely large, but it was a queer fact that there was no mirrors. I was told by the servants that the young master did not like mirrors hence none were installed in the mansion, but the servants still had some for daily uses. I borrowed one and took a look, just to frighten myself because my looks were no longer the smooth appearance as before. Instead, my now rough, textured face consisted of wrinkly, dry skin and sparse hair. Although it was a miracle that I did not die, I was told that my long-term soak in seawater has thoroughly damaged the skin on my body, especially since some parts were infected due to previous injuries caused by metal scraps. Although I was told it could heal in years, I was devastated for I allowed him to see this face. It might be the reason he left so soon.


    I did not sink into depression for long though because I know it can be healed with effort. Plus, not long after, I was brought back to mainland. Unfortunately, I now had no identity because all my identifications were lost and my face was no longer recognizable as the old one. When I tried to use my DNA to regain my identity, it was determined that my identity didn''t match. When I tried to convince the officers otherwise, they only sneered and showed me the news. Apparently, someone had already inherited my identity, along with all my parents'' assets after their death. Although I wanted to deny it, when I saw that person''s face, my mind went blank because it was my face, from before.

 Chapter 2 - Fateful Encounter

    No identity. No money. It wasn''t a surprise, but a miracle that I was not kicked out of the country. Although I was allowed to stay due to the guarantee of the people who delivered me, but gone was the life of luxury, gone was my identity, and gone was my future.


    In order to make a living, for the next 2 years, I took on many, many odd jobs including Dish washer, caretaker, lifter, and more. Of course at first, I was not used to it, so I had on many occasions been fired. I had to live on the streets, and did my best to find any volunteer work that would provide me even a single meal. You ask why I haven''t fallen into prostitution? My morals doesn''t let me, and no one bother to come bother me with the way I looked. Due to being malnourished and the failure to treat my already damaged skin, my skins sagged which made me look like an old granny. Even the druggies down the street I sleep on turned the other way after the first attempt at mugging the penniless me. Skinny, penniless, weak, and ugly. No one wanted me.


    Being rejected by the world, I had thought of suicide, but my heart could not bear to give up on my life, especially when I know she is living too well. I would scavenge the old newspaper nearly everyday to take a look at the very popular news about the new miss and CEO of the new corporation, made from the assets of my parents. Rich, powerful, beautiful, and being supported by a mysterious fiance. Everything that anyone could wish for, everything that I could have had. Although I was jealous and angry, but with my current state, I knew I could not fight that. Hence, I had given up for a time while beginning to consider suicide, but before I was able to take action on my suicidal thoughts, I saw news along with the face of the fiance on the newspaper. His name was Ye Nan Ke. As for how he looked? Handsome? Yes, enough to keep my heart because he was the spitting image of the one in my heart. It was him.


    At that point, my tears flowed as my heart clenched. Is it destiny? The one who saved me was my future, but now he''s not my future any longer. It was all because of the her that popped out of nowhere. I do not know her real name, but she is currently taking on mine, and I envy about all that I should have had. Not just my envy, but my fury exploded as the fuel for me to live. My only thoughts were to stand strong and ruin her life, even at the cost of my own. That will be what my life will be for.


    This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source.Except, it was harder said than done. As one who is stuck at the bottom, there was a high likelihood that I will be stuck down here until the end of my life. Sudden strikes of rich or power? That''s fantasy. Reality is harsh and one will not know how harsh until one experiences it.


    But maybe my life is a fantasy because my chance came out of nowhere in the most desirable form. I was just heading to my sleeping corner after a hard day of work one day, but gun shots grabbed my attention. Although I ignored them because it was pretty common in the neighborhood where I lived, today was different because I met him once again. Blood stained suit while staggering along, he ended up passing out on my bed. I could hear the pursuit of his enemies, and before I knew it, I hid him deeper into my card board bed made with plastic bags and one worn-out quilt. I then soaked up some of his blood with my ragged shirt and rung it out in a dripping trail, leading out of my alley and into the busy area of nightlife. I then ran back before his pursuers came, sat in front of the lump of his body, and pretended like I was going to nap. Then, his pursuers came. I was the obvious person to interrogate, and interrogate they did. Slamming my weak self against the wall, the pursuers glared at me as they questioned where he went. Of course frightened little me glanced at the blood trail and they took the hint. Fortunately, they left right after to pursue, but unfortunately, I was rewarded a deep stab in my stomach because I''ve seen who they are.


    I was left to die. They didn''t have any doubts about it, nor did I. Based on my frail, near death appearance, it was highly likely that I would perish through bleeding out my already scarce blood. But he kept me alive. I know he''s there, so I willed myself not to sleep even though my vision was fading. I told myself that if I sleep, then no one will come to save him. Although my brain is telling me to rest because it''s so painful, my heart is telling me that I must live to see that he lives. My life is already his, I don''t have the leisure to complain about mere pain.


    I don''t know how much time had passed, but the pursuers did not come back. Instead, in my darkened vision, I saw her. Although my vision was impaired, I am still able to recognize her, the one that took my everything. Is this fate? Perhaps if this was any other time, I would decline to get her attention unless I''m ending her; however, I know that he can not last. Hence, with some muffled noise and a light struggle with flipping the cover I placed on him, I revealed him to her. My heart clenched at the thought of doing a favor for her, but my heart relaxed afterwards at the thought that he will be fine. Anything is good as long as he''s fine. After taking my last look at him, I slowly closed my eyes for a peaceful rest. The real Xiang He Ai has completed her duty.

 Chapter 3 - To Be By His Side

    Afterwards? Fantasies of other world transmigration or rebirth? There was none, because I did not die. I lived as a courtesy of him. Apparently he awoke not long after he passed out, but wasn''t able to move. He understood I gave my life for him, hence he valued mine. I was saved, and I was happy for he was saved.


    After recuperation, this time he allowed me to be by his side. Everyday, I wait for him to come home. I would set the bath for him, and I would prepare his food for him. I would make sure the house is clean so he doesn''t have to worry about becoming dirty. I also made his bed so he could have a good night''s sleep when he sleeps in the same house as I do. Is this the fairy tale of the ugly duckling becoming a swan for the prince? To me, it was, but to others like the one that took my identity, it was simply another servant hired through gratitude.


    That''s right, I''m a simple housekeeper for Ye Nan Ke. Although I would perform all the chores for him, I was not the only one. Setting the bath, I was in charge of bringing the clean towels. Preparing his food, I was in charge of watching the stove. Cleaning, I would clean until my back breaks, but I still can''t do better than the other young maids. Making the bed, I was only allowed to bring the clean sheets. I couldn''t even take a step into his bedroom. I''m the fitting example of being hired for the gratitude of saving his life. If there''s one reason that I had not been expelled for being so incompetent, it''s because of my voice.


    Through the nutrition provided to me as a servant, I was able to nourish my malnourished body, and my hoarse throat healed allowing me to once again have my sing-song voice. Although my figure still disgust others, my voice was pleasant to the ear and along with the life saving gratitude, it was enough to offset the granny looking face I had, allowing me to meet the requirements to stay. Although I was the topic of gossip and target for venting, I endured because I know anything is worth it as long as I could stay by his side.


    Staying by his side as a housekeeper was the happiest days of my life. Everyday I would wake up and dress in a decent servant''s cloth. Then, I would perform my daily servant duties. Although I did not know much at the beginning, I was eventually able to adapt as I continued to watch the others perform their duties. Although the other maids did not like me, they did not make life harder on me when they were in a good mood. So, they did not stop me from learning from them, especially when I asked in a sincere attitude.


    After five years of serving in the household, with the continuous, extra effort I invested in hopes of serving young master Ye better, I was able to become a master of household chores. Not only that, through five years of constant nourishment, my wrinkly skin has finally faded away, turning me from an old granny into a middle aged women. It was a gradual change that mostly went unnoticed, but I can feel that everyone treated me much better as my physical appearance gradually got better. It might have been subconscious judgement, or maybe it''s just because they got used to me, but either way I was happy.This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there.


    The happiest part of all for not just me, but all of us maids was when young master Ye comes home once in a while. We would bustle about to meet all his requests, and he would glance over once in a while, causing our hearts to flutter; however, we all know that our fantasies were but fantasies for our we would not want to dirty young master Ye''s status. Plus, young master Ye has a better alternative by his side, his fiance "Xiang He Ai". Every time young master Ye comes back, he would bring her back, and all the other maids would enviously stare at her. As for me, at the start, I had to try my best to hide my wrath for I still could not fight her, although my status was much closer now, albeit still a servant; however, eventually I could only bow my head, for many reasons.


    One reason is my physical appearance. If you were to wonder if my beauty would surpass her and that I would snatch her spot as phoenix one day, unfortunately, that will not happen. Even though my skin healed and I was beautified, but no matter how much the skin repairs itself, there is a limit. Once my face returned to normal, my face stayed normal. Gone was the face of a soft jade-like skin beauty. Instead it was replaced by a plain face that looks like it''s been worn out from overwork. My hair grew back, but it was not as silky and luxurious as before, more on the rough, dry side. Honestly, I should be glad that it was even able to be healed at all, but every time I looked at "Xiang He Ai", I could not help but wish that I looked better, unfortunately my face stayed plain after it healed two years ago.


    As for the second reason, I cannot forgive myself if I were to break his heart. As I stayed by his side longer, I began to notice how much he cared for her. Not only his care shown in public, but also all the secret actions he takes in order to protect her. I know this because I was the person that he conveys a lot of his troubles to. Yes, basically I became his advisor. Apparently, he valued me a lot when he figured out my scheme that I used to save his life, so he would always come to me when he has a work related problem that he can''t solve. At first I was so delighted that my mind would go blank as I knew he recognizes me. I knew I cannot destroy his hope, so I would rack my brains for nights without sleep in order to provide a solution. Coming for one problem, then the next, eventually, he began to open up to me about other problems, such as problems dealing with his fiance.


    My mind was no longer blank as it was clouded by negative thoughts. I knew it was my big chance to sabotage his relationship with her, but no matter how much I wanted to, I could not bring myself to when I saw his face full of love for her as he talked about her. I knew at that point that this life, he doesn''t belong to me. I also knew that for any of his life, I could not bring myself to harm him in any way. Hence, that bubbly feeling that brewed long ago was locked away by me for a duration that I believed to be eternity. Except, the future did not want to agree with me, and the future had to provide an alternative solution to my problem that turned my tale into one that is not so blank.

 Chapter 4 - Im Yours

    Tonight, young master Ye''s company will be hosting a banquet to celebrate its 5th anniversary of collaboration with the company of "Xiang He Ai". The banquet will be held at a prestigious luxury hotel owned by "Xiang He Ai" and many important guests would be invited. The most important part of this event was the fact that I was invited by young master Ye to the event. As the other maids glared at me in envy when young master Ye made the announcement, my mind went blank when I thought of how young master Ye had finally noticed me.


    Of course, reality knocked on my heart not long after when young master Ye secretly told me that he needed me to help him prepare for announcing a very important event. As for what that event was, it was that he was getting married with "Xiang He Ai".


    When I heard the news, my heart sunk. I tried to put on my best smile as I agreed to his request; however, after I soullessly walked back to my room, hot tears in contrast to my cold heart ran down my face. I knew this day would come sooner or later, but the locked away monster in my heart could not help but break out as it cried injustice. Of course, I forcefully locked up that monster once again, and vowed that I shall keep the lock tight this time for after this event, "Xiang He Ai" will be young madam Ye, a position that I can never touch.


    At the venue, the guests filed into the banquet hall while "Xiang He Ai" greeted the guests. As for me, I was helping young master Ye dress up for the final time, for after this, I was told that there will be no need in the future. My heart clenched at that fact, but there was no denying that having a beautiful wife serving you was better than a plain-faced maid serving you. I slowly held my last rites with young master Ye, trying my best to make him look as perfect as possible. When I was about to put on his favorite tie that I usually always happily put on, he stopped me and said that "Xiang He Ai" had prepared a tie for him. My heart sunk as I was told that it was in his hotel room upstairs and he told me go to get it. I once again forced out my brightest smile as I knew that my time with is most likely finally up.


    I took the elevator up to the 13th floor, an ominous number, yet it was the highest floor in this hotel for some unknown reason. I headed towards young master Ye''s room, which was of a fitting auspicious numbering of 1398, "When born, will get rich". I could just about to see the room when suddenly, the door to the room numbered 1394 opened, and a man popped out, pulling me into the room. My heart lurched as I was about to yell for help while fighting back, but I my mind went blank as I recognized who it was that pulled me in. I can never forget that face for it was him, the spitting image of young master Ye, but unlike normal, he was staring at me with those deep, enchanting eyes that sucked my soul in, never to be freed.If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.


    As the gate to the light behind me slowly closed, the gate that locked away the monster in my heart opened wide as the monster furiously roared, announcing its return while causing my heart to beat like crazy.


    Before I knew it, I was pressed against the door, being trapped between his arms in the darkness of the room. The growing monster in my heart continuously beat against the walls of my heart as I could feel him moving his head closer. I could feel his warm breath, causing a tingly sensation on my neck as he whispered to me with a hoarse, sexy voice,


    "Are you willing to bear my child?".


    My mind shuddered as the monster broke free from its shackles. It roared in anticipation as my mind did. I knew I could no longer hold back the monster when he showed his desire for me. Although I subconsciously knew it was wrong, that I should not do this, but at that time, all I could do was respond with my tiny, song-like voice, "I''m Yours".


    Then Spring ushered in as my mind was blank. By the time I woke up, it was already Winter, for I no longer felt his warmth besides me on the bed. But the searing pain below woke my mind as I realized that I''ve done something irreversible. I shuddered alone in the bed, abandoned, as I tried to figure out what I needed to do. How could I have done that? How will I face him in the future? What does he mean by leaving me alone after doing it?


    I put on my scattered clothes as my mind was in shock. I dully left the hotel as the sun shined down upon me, signifying a new journey, but I was still trapped in the darkness. I got back to the mansion, and performed my duties as usual; however, every time I saw young master Ye again, my heart could not help but beat furiously. I knew I could no longer control myself if I were to speak to young master Ye, hence I never did. I avoided him at every time, only performing the normal duties when required.


    Although I had thought of asking for his reasons, but I was afraid, afraid of what he might say. Although I did not want to, my heart told me that I must clear this up, even if I get an answer that will shatter my heart; however, before I could ask, I was told a shocking news. Young master Ye announced that he will be disbanding the servants as he will be selling the mansion. Young master Ye and "Xiang He Ai" would be moving to the United States to get marry, and they will be living there for the rest of their lives as their company assets have already been transferred over.


    We were given one month''s time to pack, but young master Ye left the day afterwards, leaving me with a bundle of money and the message, "Thank you for all your help these years, but I cannot take you along".


    My heart clenched as I watched him leave, tears rolling down my eyes for I did not have the courage to ask him in the end. My thoughts were, he was leaving anyways, our path ends here, so let it end on a happier note.


    Certainly, fate said that the connection to him had already been severed, but the future said that a new connection can be given to me even if my fate with him has been severed.


    Not many months after he left, I discovered that I was pregnant.

 Chapter 5 - Alone

    I was at first shocked and confused when I realized that I had his child, but not long after a sweet, bubbly feeling filled my heart as the dying monster in my heart was rejuvenated by a miracle pill. This was my only connection to him, and I decided that I will give all the love that I can afford to our child along with the best future that I can afford. I decided to give life to this child.


    I stored the funds provided by young master Ye to me as a farewell gift into the bank as savings for my child''s future schooling along with the hospital costs. Although I personally did not managed to enter a university due to my circumstances, I must allow my child to in order for he or she to have a better future, one better than the years of harsh odd jobs I had to do.


    I used the savings that I had gained from the past give years as a servant to rent a small apartment. With the decent salary I got from the five years of working as a servant, I knew it was enough for about a decade of rent, but with the costs of the future living expenditures for two beings, it would probably be reduced to about five years.


    Then, for the next year, I mostly stayed home to nurture the new life that I held in my belly. I also got to know my friendly neighbors which included a middle aged couple and an old couple. The old couple was friendly and old granny always brought food over to my home while asking about my yet to be born child. I was really grateful on how she patiently advised me with her profound experience in pregnancy and child care. Although I noticed the disdain of the middle aged couple towards unmarried pregnant women, I still sincerely treated them in hopes of befriending them. Eventually, I the middle age woman began to pity me, and started opening up to me. Then, we began to get along, and she even helped me to go purchase baby supplies as it got more difficult for me to walk.


    Eventually, the awaited day came without notice. I felt pain in my abdomen, and I went to knock on the middle age couple''s door. They immediately sent me to the hospital where I experienced my first tearing pain that was much too painful to describe. I only remembered that I thought of simply giving up due to the pain, but I held on because I knew that our child''s life is in my hands. I must live  to give birth, and I must live on for the child. Without the father, the child will be pitiful enough, so I cannot let the child not have a mother as well.


    My child safely came to this world as a male while I managed to live, albeit learning that I was no longer able to give birth. My first impression of the child was that he was so familiar. Although he had black hair that was similar to young master Ye, what stunned me were his familiar deep blue eyes. I was not sure why I had this familiar feeling, but I was glad, glad that I was granted this treasure. As my recorded name was Xiao Ai, I named him "Xiao Bu Fu", following my surname and a name that meant to never leave anyone behind. I vowed that I will raise him into honest man who will be devoted to his loved one.You could be reading stolen content. Head to the original site for the genuine story.


    Years flew by as I watched the child grow. With the old couple next door babysitting my baby time to time, I was able to go out to work in exchange for savings for my future rent. With my experience as a maid for a prominent family and no longer disgusting face, I was able to score a better job, such as front counter jobs. Although some risk takers offered me "better" jobs due to my voice, I denied them, telling them I''ve got a baby to feed, which caused them to curse me for being taken. I don''t mind though, I''m happy for the misunderstanding because I can fully spend my time on my precious.


    As my child grew older, I sent him to the best schools that I could afford, taking into account future schooling costs. My child grew into a handsome male as I noticed how popular he was at school when I went to pick him up. Of course, as he grew older, he grew much more handsome, but I noticed that his looks deviated from young master Ye''s. I attributed his looks to be a mix of my looks and young master Ye because I knew he was his child due to his familiar deep blue eyes.


    Time flew by and before I knew it, my child is now entering university at the age of 18. Tears dropped as I reminded him to visit often, but I had to let him go for his future. The savings in my bank were finally put to use as I sent him to a prestigious university, hoping he will study well; however, he surprised me two years later by bringing home a beauty named Xian Wu Die. Although surprised, I was actually happy he was able to find his other so fast, especially such a matching one for her eyes were a special green just like my son''s special blue.


    Five years went by as my son came home less and less. My son had already graduated early and it seemed that he had already worked on his job for some years. Occasionally he sent me money, telling me he was well and that his job was well paying. One day, he came home with Wu Die and told me that they would be moving overseas for their job. He told me that he may not be able to contact me as often, and told me not to worry while leaving a bundle of money which was enough for me to live my life. I was happy, especially when I affirmed my guess that they were getting married, albeit not yet. I told them to not to worry about me while living their lives, and that I will always be waiting here if they ever want to see me.


    Then, they left while I waited and waited. Years passed without news, then decades. Have my precious son forgotten about me? My worries clouded my thoughts as I lived, waiting for him to come to me; however, I woke up looking in to the mirror one day as I noticed my scarce white hair and wrinkled face. None of these were due to some skin damage no longer. Now it was due to my age. I realized, I was old.


    I noticed how it was more difficult to move and eat, while I occasionally suffered from coughs. My neighbors have long changed as the old ones have passed away, leaving me with no one to converse with. While lying all alone one day on my old bed, the monster in my heart growled in loneliness as I mused, "Is it my fate to be abandoned?".


    Then, I felt tired, so I prepared myself and closed my eyes for my long rest. As my mind started going blank, I felt the last warm thing in my life, a drop of tear rolling down my face.


    It seemed the future was the only one who understood my tears, and the future took pity on me.

 Chapter 6 - Rebirth

    There was chattering in the background, awakening me from my slumber. Are those my neighbors trying to disturb my final rest? I opened my eyes, and what I saw was very white, but familiar scene. I recognized at once that it was not my old apartment. I looked around, noticing doctors and nurses in the hallway and I looked at my familiar surroundings.


    Then, I realized that this was the hospital that I woke up in after saving young master Ye years ago, but how am I here? Did old young master Ye come back, but that would be fantasy would it? However, my thoughts were cut off by the handsome man dressed in suit walking into my room. Even after a lifetime of not seeing his face, I still was able to recognize him at first glance. It was young master Ye, and by young master Ye, I mean young because the man standing in front of me was the young version of young master Ye. I stared in shock as my brain was not able to process what was going on. I was awoken when I was told that I would be hired as a housekeeper. Could this be ... the rumored rebirth?


    Once again, I entered that familiar mansion where I was introduced to the entourage of maids who looked at me in disdain. Once again, I became the topic of gossip, but this time, I was no longer the target of venting. Instead, I was the target of envy due to my mastery in household chores as I performed them in a proficient style which even shocked young master Ye. I no longer had to pay homage to the other maid''s attitudes as now they were the sincere ones that came up to me for advice, treating me as the experienced, old granny. This lasted until my plain looks returned once again years later, where they were pretty shocked about my change, and began addressing me as sister. By then, I had already gradually accepted the fact about my rebirth. I had not told anyone about it, not even young master Ye for it is as unbelievable as "Xiang He Ai" stealing my identity.


    I still confided with young master Ye as before, now being able to solve most problems easily as I had already came up with solutions before. It was a matter of remembering rather than staying up all night thinking. Since I didn''t have to learn how to perform household duties anymore due to being proficient with them, I spent my additional time picking up skills in marketing strategies, accounting, and watching the stock market, in hopes of being able to solve some of young master Ye''s problems that I was not able to solve before.


    Once again, I met "Xiang He Ai" and watched as young master Ye cherish her; however this time the monster in my heart no longer had wrath. Instead, the sour feeling was brewing throughout, but it was much easier to keep the monster behind a cage this time; however, I could not help but be nervous of what is to come.Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.


    Once again, that night came once more. After dressing young master Ye, I was commanded to go get the tie once again. Although I stared at young master Ye for any signs of abnormality, I was not able to glance any signals for what is to come. Once again, I headed to the fated 13th floor, slowly walking towards the spot of incidence. As I got closer to that fateful room 1394, my steps slowed as I nervously waited to see if events shall repeat itself.


    This time, I was a bit further away from the door, hoping to get a clearer glance at him in hopes of understanding his thoughts. As the door suddenly opens one more, he steps out once again. I stared at his deep eyes as I hope to get a inkling of his reasons, but instead I was shocked by the familiar deep blue colors of his eyes. That familiar color of the eyes of my son. As I stood in shock, I was once again pulled into the darkness. Once again, that warm breath tickled my neck as he asked the life changing question, "Are you willing to bear my child?".


    Once again, I had lost control of the monster inside me as I replied, "I''m Yours". My final thoughts before I blanked out were that since it already happened once, I should not alter fate and let it be.


    Again I woke up to an empty feeling as he was not by my side once again. I dressed and placed my hand on my precious for courage. This time, I will bravely confront him, in hopes of getting an answer.


    As usual, I went back to the mansion. Then, I went and knocked on young master Ye''s room, requesting for a talk. He allowed me in, and sat down while staring at me waiting for me to confide with him. My heart lurched as I tried to ask the question, but I stuttered all along. He stared at me queerly and told me that if I''m not ready, I should come back next time. At that time, I knew that if I stepped out of this room, I would not be able to gather the courage to come back. So, I bowed my head and asked, "Do you remember what you did last night?"


    It seemed that there were two eyes glaring at me from the distance, as I felt sweat crawling down my back. The moment of truth was here, and I was very much afraid of learning the answer. Not long after, young master Ye responded, "Last night? I announced my marriage with Xiang He Ai."


    I slowly looked up as my hands shook and questioned, "Did anything else happen?"


    Young master Ye looks back at me with queer eyes then as if he made a decision, he replied, "Nothing else happened."


    Understanding what he is implying, my heart sunk as I can feel a searing pain in my eyes. The monster within me batters itself against the walls in grief. I quickly looked down once more and excused myself from the room. I returned to my room and once again I could not help but let those hot tears flow in contrast to my cold heart.


    In my confusion and anger, a dangerous thought arose in me, "Should I kill the child?"

 Chapter 7 - Severance

    Just like that, a month passed by. Whenever I bump into young master Ye in the past month, I would hide away in fear, just like the monster in my heart. Although I do not fear the man himself, but I fear the pain of seeing the man. My appetite deteriorated at the thought of the heartless man while my heart felt cold, considering even suicide, but the thought that I carried a life within me caused indecision to surface in my heart.


    Once again, young master Ye left for America, and once again he gave me the severance pay for my service. My heart clenched as I felt so bitter from the fact that I did not know what this money was for during my last life. I even accepted it with gratitude thinking it was for my hard service and that he cared about me. This time, I watched as he left with a cold heart, but I still felt a very stifled feeling knowing that I will not see him again.


    Once again, I moved into my apartment. Every day, I would go to the local abortion clinic and stand outside, without the courage to take that final step in. My heart was so cold at the thought of bearing his child, but I could not bear to kill my him. He was the treasure granted to me by the heavens. He was my reason for living during my last life. After raising him for 18 years, I could not bear to give up on him. Yet, the cold feelings that I had made me afraid of giving birth to him and maltreating him.


    My friendly neighbors were there once again, back to how they were before. I was able to befriend the middle age woman quickly this time due to knowing her well from all the years of interaction. The old granny still came by to give me lessons on pregnancy and child care, but the more she talked the more indecisive I had become.


    Eventually, I had stalled long enough such that abortion was no longer an option. At that time, although I knew that my heart would hurt when I see him, I knew that it was not the child''s fault. The child is innocent, and he is my one and only child. Although he abandoned me at the end in my last life, I cannot bear to abandon him in this life.


    Once again, the painful process of giving birth enveloped me as I held on much more strongly this time. The baby boy once again stares at me with those familiar blue eyes that I saw on that fateful day. Yet, I have not seen them on young master Ye again ever since that day.


    This life, I was determined to raise him better than I did last life. I decisively stored the bundle of money into the bank once again as savings for Xiao Bu Fu''s future. I knew he will forget me in the future, so this life, I decided to engrave the fact into him that he should always keep in contact with me, lest I worry. To do this, I took an extra part time job this life in order to afford a cellphone for both him and me starting from the age of five. I taught him how to use the cell and we would always use it to keep in contact when he is outside or when I am at work.Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more.


    Once again, I watched as Fu''er grew up, visiting me less and less, but this time, he would call me at least once a week, if not more. I am very happy with how Fu''er remembers me deeply, and once again, I sent him off to university, knowing that he will be meeting his future soon.


    Then, Fu''er brought Wu Die home once again. I pretended to meet her all over again, but this time, I got to know her better. She had brown, silky long hair with a thinly shaped face. She was also very intelligent as she was able to decipher my intentions to know her better very quickly, and she actually took the initiative to introduce herself. She told me that she worked at the same company that my son was interning at, and that she was very happy to meet my son.


    Although I tried to figure out the name of the company, I was told that it was one of those government research companies that must be kept secret. I did not know my son was involved in such great things, but I was happy that he found his path. Although he might have forgotten about me while doing too much research in the future, I know that he would be living well with such a generous wife.


    Just like that, Fu''er and Wu Die moved overseas once again for an assignment, but this time, I would still get calls from Fu''er weekly. I am glad that in this life, I will not be alone anymore because Fu''er will not forget me that easily. However, the future seemed to be jealous of my sweet interactions with Fu''er as it decided to severe our bond.


    A month after Fu''er moved overseas, the phone calls stopped coming. Once again, I waited and waited, but the phone calls never came. I could not help but think, "Am I abandoned once again?"


    This time, I firmly made the decision that I no longer wanted to wait. I sold the apartment to gather some savings, then I took a plane overseas.


    When I got off the plane in California with a queasy feeling due to the trauma from the accident long ago, I realized that I did not know where my child went. Of all the things I could have known, I did not know where they moved to besides the name of the country because they replied that it was "secretive" and government sensitive.


    Hence, I learned to drive, got my license, bought a cheap car with some of my savings, then lived on the road as I traveled the country in search of my son while taking up jobs here or there.


    Years and decades passed as my hair turned white once more. Yet, there was still no news of my son. I wasn''t even able to find a trace of his existence, nor even got close to knowing where he went.


    As I laid on the backseat of my fourth old car, I felt really tired. Not only was I physically tired from chronic back pain due to sleeping in the uncomfortable car, I was also tired from searching, tired from not finding. My heart was weary and tinged with sadness, desiring to stop with this farce; however, I decided to close my eyes for a short rest and made the decision to begin searching again when I wake up while wondering, "Fu''er, did you forget mother again?"


    Those were my final thoughts in this life.

 Chapter 8 - Cannot Evade

    I woke up once again in that much too familiar room. Once again, I was reborn. I did not know why this is happening to me nor did I understand how it is happening to me, but none of that matter. I was glad I was given another chance.


    Once again I became the housekeeper of young master Ye, but when I look at that man, I could no longer feel that once bubbly feeling inside me. Instead, I felt cold, yet there was a tinge of very hard to endure bite in my heart, like the monster slowly eating away at my heart.


    Although I knew that I was abandoned, but this life, I was determined to find out the reason why. I cannot be as hopeless as my last life. So, during my five years serving young master Ye, I still confided with young master Ye on his problems, but I made my answers quick and short. Then, I would spend most of my time learning about computers and electronics devices, specifically, tracking devices. I know that Fu''er is part of some secret government project hence he cannot tell me anything or else it may risk endangering both him and me. So, the only way I can find him is by doing it discreetly, without being discovered.


    During the five years I served young master Ye, I would be provided funds to research tracking devices, as I had requested it as a payment for my help with his problems. Although young master Ye consulted me on less problems due to this, he still came to me for most. The rest of the time, I did house chores quickly before going back to researching and building a tracking device that is not easily detected.


    Time seem to fly when one is focused, as that fateful night returned once again. It seemed to be set in stone as young master Ye invited me to attend to him once again, and told me to go get his tie. Although I knew what was going to happen and was willingly accepting it so I can see Fu''er again, I still can''t help be nervous. As I timidly approached room 1394, the door swung opened as expected and he appeared once again. I once again lost myself in those deep blue, enchanting eyes of his, and was brought into the dark room once again. I could feel his hot breath on my neck once again as I relaxed myself and took a sniff of his scent. A fresh scent with a tinge of saltiness registered in my brain, soothing me as he seemed to have become more agitated. He once again asked in a seemingly much hoarser voice, "Are you willing to bear my child?"


    My cold heart warmed up once more as the monster inside furiously breaks out in excitement. I could not resist but answer "I''m Yours" once more. Before my mind went blank, I only had one question in my mind, "Did he always have this soothing scent?"


    This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere.This time, I did not bother to ask young master Ye for I already know his answer. Although, I did notice that he did not have the soothing scent when I neared him when he confided with me about his problems that I had never heard of before because I was usually out of it during this final month before he left. I could not help but ask him one time about the type of cologne he uses, but his respond was that he doesn''t use any. I thought it was queer, but I attributed it to him trying to hide his "good" deeds.


    Once again, young master Ye left, and once again I moved into the apartment and gave birth to my darling.


    Unfortunately, I knew that I could not spend the funds that young master Ye left me on my research for a tracking device that is small, untraceable, long-range, and also will self-destruct when its assignment is complete, reducing the risk of being discovered. Hence, in addition to the physical work I took on, I also decided to put my sing-song voice to good use under a fake name. Although my looks prevented me from entering the entertainment industry fully, my voice still allowed me to star in some decently popular songs, albeit not many due to my inexperience in singing. This netted me a decent amount of funds to continue my research along with building a small lab in the apartment. Also, it allowed me to provide a better living condition for Fu''er.


    Years passed by, and I finally managed to create a tracking device the size of a pin which was able to be remotely destroyed with a command from my computer. My computer will occasionally register its signal which will allow me to determine Fu''er''s destination in the Americas.


    Once again, Fu''er grew up and brought Wu Die home. I was able to happily converse with Wu Die once again as I can not be happier of this daughter-in-law of mine. I even exchanged numbers with her and had her report on Fu''er to me weekly instead because I had the gut feeling that Fu''er shall forget me once again.


    When Fu''er came back to tell me he was leaving, I gave him a new phone that I had installed my tracking device in. He did not suspect me at all which made me feel guilty, but I assured myself because I was doing this for his own good. Just disappearing like that and not calling your mother, humph, mother wants to see where you get lovey dovey with that wife of yours so much that you forget your mother.


    Then, I watched as the tracker told me that Fu''er had landed in New York City of New York. Now, I knew his destination as the tracker self destructed at that airport, before it was discovered, becoming a part of the phone that was still working. Mission accomplished, now I can start searching there if Wu Die forget about me, too. My cute lil'' Fu''er, you cannot evade your mother!


    Wu Die called me just like Fu''er did before. We would converse and she would tell me all the idiotic things that my son would do in order to please her. I happily conversed with her as the time approached the end of the month where I Fu''er never called me back; however, Wu Die called me back during that last week, much to my relief.


    Perhaps, the future didn''t like how I outsmarted it, for it decided to punish me with that last phone call.

 Chapter 9 - Where is he?

    Different from the last life, the phone call came. Wu Die happily conversed with me as she told me how Fu''er is at work for the whole day, so he can''t come to chat for today. I was happy to know that Fu''er didn''t call me at this time because he was at work, but that doesn''t fit for a reason for not calling me afterwards is it? What type of job does Fu''er work at anyways? Is it life-risking? When my thoughts hit that point, my heart shuddered as an ominous feeling brewed in my heart. It seemed as the monster in my heart was warning me against the future and that warning was not just a warning.


    While conversing with Wu Die, some sort of siren sound rang in the background which halted our conversation. I asked Wu Die what was wrong while she replied with some nonsense of just a test drill. I knew it was nonsense because I can hear people shouting in background as loud booms were heard. When Wu Die was about to end the call, I heard Fu''er''s panicked voice as he told Wu Die, "The camp is under attack!"


    My heart clenched and my mind went blank as I registered the possible scenarios of the future. The call was ended abruptly as I slumped down in my seat while understanding the most likely reason that Fu''er has not called back in my past lives, but I could not believe it was true. I denied that reasoning, I know my Fu''er will be fine. It was just some drill.


    They are at some training camp practicing some drill. Fu''er was a regular soldier working for the government, hence he did not want me to worry. Since after training, he would be busy and have no time to call me. Yup, that''s the reason.


    Although I tried hypnotizing myself to believe so, my heart could not help but say otherwise. Finally, I could no longer bear to sit and wait as I once again sold my apartment, taking my funds to Americas once again, but this time, I knew where to go, New York City.


    I arrived at that bustling city, but I was still unsure of where to specifically find information about my son. Hence, I took the only route of going to the police station to report my son missing in hopes of getting information of his whereabouts.


    I was shocked by the reply I received. I was told that the person Xiao Bu Fu does not exist. Did my son change his name when he reached here? So, I tried describing the details of Fu''er''s appearance, to see if a facial recognition software can find his identity.


    Unfortunately, I was returned with the same result. Hence, I considered the fact that Fu''er did not register his identity. So, I requested that the police officers to search the airport private files. Although they wanted to deny me, but through my consistent begging over a couple of days, they pitied me and then requested a search of Fu''er from the airport files. It was reported that there was a record that Xiao Bu Fu did end up at the airport, but any information of where he went after was gone, like someone trying to remove his traces.Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.


    The police thought it was queer and searched deeper into the network of information, but suddenly, they told me that they could not search further. When I asked the reason, they told me that it was highly classified files. I knew then and there that what stood in my way to finding my Fu''er was the government. I knew I could not go against the government directly, and I could only wander around blankly, but then I had an epiphany. I was able to secretly track Fu''er, so I can probably secretly access the government''s secret files.


    Hence, I spent many years afterwards staying in New York City. I took up a jobs to maintain my livelihood while using my spare time to learn hacking. Of course I was not stupid enough to just go for the government with my low experience, so I spent many, many years learning hacking along with taking up small hacking side jobs. Although one would agree that lots of things can change with the amount of time I spent, but in my mind, I encouraged myself by repeatedly telling myself that Fu''er is still okay, and that he is probably locked up somewhere by the government waiting for my rescue.


    Decades flew by as I grew old, but I have finally gathered the confidence to dig into the hidden secrets of the government. I spent years carefully hacking into the government agency, then more years to download and search through secret files, trying to find information on my Fu''er. I learned many interesting facts along the way, for example how young master Ye apparently disappeared after marriage and "Xiang He Ai" taking over all the assets; however, I did not worry about that for now because what is important is Fu''er. Eventually, I found a short, highly classified file about Fu''er. It only had a short description of his name, his appearance, and two words in his affiliation or location: Camp DG.


    After finding such a name, I spent years searching through the remaining files, but I still wasn''t able to glance at what or where this Camp DG was. All I knew from what I heard from the phone decades ago is that it was probably some military camp that was attacked decades ago, and this was confirmed by a file of Wu Die that stated that specific date decades ago and with Camp DG crossed out along with the text "Deceased in duty".


    My heart clenched as tears rolled down my face once more as the fact settled in about the fate of my son. Although I did not want to admit it, my son most likely had resolved to rest at that Camp DG eternally with Wu Die.


    I despaired for the short remainder of my life as once again, I was helplessly alone on the cold bed in my small condo in New York City. As tears slowly roll down my wrinkled cheek, I slowly closed my eyes to rest once again while vowing that if I had another chance, I will definitely protect my son.

 Chapter 10 - Found it?

    Once again I awaken in my room. Then, I became the housekeeper of young master Ye once more. As I am privy to the knowledge that young master Ye will one day disappear, my heart could not help but clench when I see him as the thought of him dying still pains me. Now, when I see "Xiang He Ai", I could not help but secretly curse in my mind at how shameless she was to devour all of young master Ye''s assets. There must be something queer going on here because a man doesn''t just disappear right after marriage, and I have an inkling it had something to do with how she stole my identity, but I had no clue for now.


    While serving young master Ye for the five years, I made plans to track my son Fu''er and find out where this Camp DG that he went to was. Since it was so well hidden, it must be very hard to sneak in or even get close. I obviously can''t just blatantly follow my son into the camp as that would get me nowhere. I don''t think this Camp DG will let me in if I just said that I''m Fu''er''s mother, coming to inspect how his relationship is with Wu Die.


    In order to not be suspicious, I decided that I will be at New York City beforehand, then secretly follow Fu''er when he leaves for the camp. So throughout my five years, I saved up money from young master Ye along with money I made from part time singing and start learning the techniques employed by police to track suspects. Of course, I "borrowed" these secrets from the main database of the police headquarters. It only took a year total to get the info with my experience.


    Then, once again, I walked towards that familiar room 1394. Now, I confidently walked up to the door as I had already planned to save Fu''er. The door opened just as suddenly, but if anything, I noticed a bit of shock in his deep blue eyes as he noticed me standing calmly before his door. Yet, he pulled me in all the same and once again, I smelled that soothing, intoxicating scent that I missed.


    Although I did spend some of my years searching for the cologne that gave off this scent as a hobby, I was still not able to find one similar to it; however, I had a hard time believing that this was his natural scent because young master Ye did not have such a scent even after my five years of being near him. I had doubts on his identity, but his face was the spitting image of young master Ye, so I could not deny it.


    Once again, he asked me if I would like to bear his child, and although I tried to resist the temptation, I ultimately failed to once again as I replied, "I''m Yours" once more. Then, I remembered a faint time of passion before my mind went blank due to over-stimulation. I awoke once more, as I noticed the bright sunshine signifying that my new journey is about to begin. Although he is not by my side, but I will do all I can do to protect my Fu''er.


    Young master Ye left once again, as after the now anticipating, but painful sequence of giving birth, I raised Fu''er in the apartment once again. As Fu''er grew up, I repeated emphasized that he should not join the army, nor should he agree to be a secret soldier of any type for the government. He naturally obediently agreed to my suggestion, but I still prepared for the worst by renting a small condo in New York City for years with the savings I earned from both my side jobs of singing and hacking.This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it


    Of course, I occasionally brought Fu''er over so he would not be suspicious when I follow him when he grows up. Fu''er brought Wu Die home once again, and this time I gave Wu Die a small necklace as a present. Of course, I installed a new and improved tracking device in that necklace as well. Then, when Fu''er was about to leave, I told him that I was also going overseas to my condo as well. So, we headed over there together while I gave Fu''er a new phone before separating once more.


    After separation, I began to track Fu''er''s movement as he moved out of New York City and to a location that seems utterly random on the map. There was not really any landmarks or known name for that location for it just seemed to be a forest in the wilderness. Not long after Fu''er reached there, the signal on my tracker seemed to have been cut off for a while before being reinstated, showing that Fu''er is at that location. For days afterwards, Fu''er''s location did not change, nor did Wu Die''s, hence I had reason to believe that was the location of Camp DG.


    Hence, I drove over in a car I invested in, then parked the car outside of the forest. I stealthily traversed the forest to the location of the signal from my tracker using a portable signal detector, but when I looked up once I reached the location, I noticed nothing. That''s right, there was nothing besides the forest, the dirt on the ground, the plants, probably some living bugs, and me. I checked to make sure the detector was working correctly, but results showed me that I was at the right spot. I thought that maybe they discovered my tracker and buried my trackers here, hence I came back over many days to dig the area, but there were no signs of my tracker. It was like my tracker vanished into a different dimension, but that idea was too absurd so I could only slowly search day after after while  calling to see if they are alright.


    Then, that fateful day arrived once again. I got ready by arriving at the outskirts of the forest, while waiting for the call to come through. As the call came and broke off with that dangerous tone once more, I noticed that the forest began to miraculously fog up even though the weather forecast did not report on any rain or heat that would cause it. I immediately rushed out of my car and into the forest in hopes of getting a glimpse of what is going on; however, no matter how hard I tried, I somehow only managed to walk back to right outside the forest. I knew that there was some unknown force keeping me out and this can no longer be explained by science, just like my rebirth.


    Then, I heard a loud crunch behind me. I looked back, and saw that my car had been flattened, but I saw nothing there. Before I can register further what happened, I felt an invisible force pick me up as I can feel what seemed to be a grip tightening around me. I realized then that whatever killed my son was not something that I could defend against alone. I realized that I had now been tangled with the forces of an unknown world as my mind slowly blanks out due the pain from being squeezed too tight. It was over before I knew it.

 Chapter 11 - Building a Team

    I woke up once again in my room, but this time in cold sweat. I clearly remember the frightening feeling of being crushed by a grip. Although I could not see what it was, I knew I could not beat it alone, even if I were to train for a couple of lives. Although others may have a hard time believing in the supernatural, I had no qualms about believing it for just my rebirth alone tells me that the supernatural exists. I also now know that my son is probably involved with the supernatural. I do not know when it happened, but I knew I would not be able to convince him out of it, especially if the reason is Wu Die.


    Although I care about my son''s life, I can not selfishly deny his precious time with Wu Die, or I would regret it for the rest of my life. Just having me suffer alone is enough, I don''t need to see another women growing old alone, nor my son suffering in silence between his mother and lover.


    Once again, I became young master Ye''s trusted housekeeper. During the five years, I would research with all my skills the supernatural and the people who deal with them. Although scarce, I managed to find multiple instances of the supernatural, especially in classified files. As I knew that I could not deal with it alone, I needed a team of special individuals that are trained to deal with such. I know there are already such teams in existence, but I needed my own for my selfish need of only saving my son. In order to do that, not only did I need people, I need weapons, info, and mostly money.


    Hence, during my five years, I also started dabbling into stocks. I studied stock exchange and many related areas, then using my future knowledge of known profitable stocks, I invested the money I earned through all my side jobs. Although I lost money on many occasions due to my inexperience, my future knowledge allowed me to still able to make much more money than I ever had in my past lives combined. Some of them are still coming in as I invested in stocks that would do well even after five years.


    Then, the anticipated night came once again. I quickly headed over to room 1394 once again as I waited for him to pull me in once again. Unsurprisingly, the door opened, and he appeared once again. This time, it seemed that he did not stare at me in shock, but with his deep blue, queer eyes, as if asking, why are you here already; however, he eventually pulled me in all the same as I was pressed against the door once again. For the first time, he said something different to me, "Were you waiting for me?"


    I was shocked by what he said, but his soothing scent was really what I''ve been waiting for. For some odd reason, every time I smelled his scent, I would forget about my past and could not help myself but bend to his will. I timidly nodded in the dark, but like he could see me with his magical eyes, he chuckled as he leaned in asking the same question as before, "Are you willing to bear my child?"If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.


    I took another sniff of that soothing scent as my heart raced. Then, I smiled while leaving my burdens behind and replied, "I''m Yours".


    Once again, passion ensued. I did my best to stay awake and managed to feel his appetite as he tasted me with different flavors; however, I eventually still passed out because it seemed his hunger was never-ending.


    Once again, I awoke to bright sunshine. I lazed on the bed as I reminisced his smell, and I could not help but wonder if he is part of that world as well, but I clearly remember young master Ye being as normal as can be, or is it my misconception?


    However, I stopped worrying about this issue for I know I probably will never see him again, whether he is from that world or not. I know I had pressing matters to handle, and I must start building my team to help me take on my future.


    Once again, young master Ye left, leaving me with his measly amount of pay. Although it was not a lot, but it will be sufficient to cover some aspects of my livelihood so I don''t have to direct extra funds over because I will need all the funds I could get to support my team in researching how to deal with the supernatural.


    Once again, I experienced the wonderful feeling of giving birth to him, and I brought him back to the same apartment that I''m beginning to be attached to. As I raised little Fu''er, I began gathering my team members for my hunting team. With the money I saved along with the income I am still receiving, I did not have to work much and could put my full focus on Fu''er and my team. By the time Fu''er entered university, my team had already expanded to a small team of ten members, not including me. It was half males and half females, a perfect balance.


    Both research and battle occupations were also split among the two genders, with 2 male and female researchers along with the rest as fighters. By fighters, I mean they are real fighters against the supernatural. All of them already had experience with dealing with supernatural, albeit not a lot. When I told them about the invisible being that was my target, they gladly accept as some said they had experience dealing with invisible beings already. The researchers would find effective ways that could harm these supernatural beings by researching history, ancient texts, myths, and experience of the fighters. Through a bit of hacking along with a load of money, I was able to acquire guns for my team which were stored at an adjacent condo to my condo in New York City, where the team stayed.


    Once again, Fu''er left with Wu Die to Camp DG, and the team prepared by surveying the forest while  setting up detection devices for invisible beings. I finally thought the team was ready with all this preparation. Come what may come, for I will slaughter you for harming my son.


    Then, the day came, and the future was always unexpected.

 Chapter 12 - Sacrifice To Protect

    My team and I waited in silence as the time slowly reached the moment when it came. For some reason, Fu''er was the one that called me this time instead of Wu Die. He spoke in a wary tone as if he was trying to ask me something, but he just kept beating around the bush, but based on his questions like "how is your vacation", "are you still at home right now", and "mom, you should go home", I had the inkling that Fu''er knew that I was camping outside this forest. That really confirmed my idea that Fu''er is currently in the forest, probably in some separate dimension of some sort that prevented me from seeing him. I could say that I was proud with my deduction, just like how I was proud of the fact that I have prepared to slay the monster to protect Fu''er.


    Then, the time came, and I heard Wu Die''s voice as she proclaimed that the camp was under attack. I heard Fu''er''s panicked voice, and he seemed to have tried to say something to me, but I dropped my phone as I looked in the direction of a familiar, loud crunch. One of the cars that we drove here had been crushed once again, but unlike last time, this time, I saw it.


    A tall, enormous beast with horns on its head. It''s got a muscular body while gripping an enormous battle axe. The face of the beast was of an angry bull as it stood on its hind legs, glaring at us with intelligence. There was only one mythical monster than fitted that description, and it was the Minotaur.


    I shouted at my teammates to snap them out of their dazes as I commanded them to open fire. Then, the war began. Our specialized bullets managed to penetrate the bull''s thick hide as it howled in pain. Then with a swing of its axe, it bisected one of my teammates that had stepped too close. My heart lurched at its strength as I understood we would not stand a chance in a close up fight.


    As the team learnt its lesson, although we desired to mourn for our teammate, there was no time for that at the moment. We split up and began kiting the Minotaur, trying our best to keep a distance; however, the Minotaur would easily rush up to one of us to attack us. Two more unlucky members had been bisected while three had amputated body parts. Basically, I was the only healthy fighter as the researchers stayed back; however, we could tell, the bull was at its death door.


    As it changed its target towards me, I froze as I realized that I may end up in a state worst than death; however, one of the male teammates yelled "I love you" to someone and then he latched on to the bull, climbing towards its head with a primed specialized grenade. Before the Minotaur can toss him away, the grenade exploded and with a splatter, it was the end. At the cost of 4 lives and with two heavily injured, we finally managed to take down the monster. My legs lost their strength as I fell to the ground. Although I feared and felt guilt for the team''s loss, but I was glad that the team I had collected had managed to take down the monster. Now, Fu''er can be safe I thought.This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source.


    However, I had neglected a very important fact. It was such an obvious fact, but because I was too focused on the monster that killed me in my last life, I had ignored such a simple fact. One must remember that when the Minotaur killed me, the camp was already under attack. This hinted at a very obvious fact: the Minotaur we killed was not alone.


    Hence when I looked up again after giggling happily for my accomplishment, I saw two arrows piercing through my two living teammates, sending them to the other world. Then what seemed to be purple portals opened up as more Minotaur filed out, like an army ready for battle. In the sky were red imp-like creatures who had arrows aimed at me. I realized then and there the mistake I had made: even if I bring an army, my enemies were also an army. I knew now there was no way for me to contend against these beings no matter how much stronger or larger the army I create.


    Although I knew I had to die now, but perhaps since I knew I would be reborn, I did not regret my actions, I was just very depressed that I was not able to save my son. I hope that my effort had managed to stall the monsters even for a bit, so that my son could have a chance of escape.


    As a Minotaur stomped up to me and raised its axe for execution, my hopes were shattered. Not by the axe ending my life, but by the familiar voice that yelled "mom" and a pitiful cry of "Nooo!"


    Then, I saw as a wave of water seep out of the ground as it shoved me away from the Minotaur and onto the edge of the fog of the forest. When I cleared my eyes of water, I saw Wu Die yelling something with a panicked face next to me. I saw a pale-faced Fu''er looking back at me with his hands extended like he was using some magic, saying something towards my direction, but it was muffled by the water clogging my ears. Then, he dropped to his knee like he was out of strength. I was about to call his name wondering what type of show he was putting on, but then I heard a clear snort before I saw an axe descend upon him. Then, my mind went blank as I could not process what happened next.


    I could only feel anger towards the evil person who was preventing me from reaching my Fu''er. No matter how I struggled, that evil person did not let me go as I was dragged into fog which obscured my view from my baby. I kept struggling towards my treasure, but then I felt a force struck me as my vision faded out and my mind truly went blank.

 Chapter 13 - Life is Unfair

    When I awoken once more, I was not in my familiar room. Instead, I was in what seemed to be a large tent. I could hear bustling noises outside, but I sat on the hard bed blankly as I tried to recall what is causing my heart to hurt so much. Did a bullet pierce through my heart or something?


    Then, a familiar girl walked in with a pan of water and towel. She seemed shock to see me as her eyes were bloodshot. I stared at the girl for a moment, then the memories began to flow in. That''s right. I tried asking the girl where my Fu''er was. The girl softly puts down the pan of water as she softly walks up to me before hugging me and sobbing in my embrace. Then, my heart clenched as my mind went blank as the only thing I could do was also cry my heart out.


    It seemed to be days, yet it was only hours, but I eventually stopped. My heart felt suffocated still at the thought that Fu''er''s death was due to his useless mother, the useless mother who he had to sacrifice his life to protect. I stared into space as I reminisced the happy times that we had together. I knew I should have done all I could to stop him, but because of my selfishness of wanting to show him that I could protect him, I made the stupid decision of getting tangled with the other world, causing his death.


    What stupid excuse of keeping him away from Wu Die? If I had really kept him away, he could still have gotten together with Wu Die, but just not involved in this world. Or maybe he would have been involved, but won''t come here because I would have stopped him. I thought of all the possible things I could have done as a mother, but in the end, I could not erase the fact that he died for me.


    I stared at the sharp, decorative sword leaning on the edge of a small table. That''s right, Fu''er will be okay once I give birth to him again. I reached out towards that enticing sword, but the familiar evil clutches that kept me away from Fu''er stopped me once again. I stared at Wu Die.


    Why? Why must you stop me from being together with Fu''er. Are you so selfish to want Fu''er for yourself, not allowing this old mother to be with his son? Anger bubbled within me as I vented my anger on the devil in front of me, but I regretted it afterwards for I had hurt the one that Fu''er loved. Fu''er will never forgive me. I cried as the thought hit me, but the girl hugged me like an angel and calmly soothed me, telling me it was never my fault to begin with, that we were only chess pieces to be discarded.


    After the rivers of crying, Wu Die finally explained to me about life in the other world. First, she told me that Camp DG was a camp to house what one would be known as demigods, the children of gods with mortals. As for why it was named Camp DG instead of Demigod, it had to do with the hierarchy of the children born from gods. The gods had many children, but the world was truly unfair as some of those children were born with god-given powers while others were born as mortals.


    However, it would be a person''s luck to be born as a mortal if they were not born with god-given powers because there were unfortunate ones who were born in between. They were the ones who were born with god powers, but their power were so thin that they were pretty much mortals with minor abilities; however, since they had the powers of god, they were not allowed to wander freely in society, especially once they were discovered. Not only will can they cause the government to capture them for experiments, they could also attract monsters to civilian areas.If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it.


    Since they did not have the power to fight these monsters like the so-called chosen ones of the god, they were just natural born disaster magnets, hence when they 18 or older, they would usually be locked up in a lower level camp. Camp Demigod was an actual camp, and it housed many chosen ones or those who had been born with at least decent abilities that won''t shame the gods. As for Camp DG, it was the lower level camp to house the ones who shame god, the discriminated ones, the losers.


    My son was apparently the child of a powerful god, the God of the Sea, Poseidon. Unfortunately, he only awakened enough power to create small bubbles of harmless water, a shame to his so called father. Hence, he was sent to this small camp with Wu Die who was the daughter of Hades, but only had the ability to see ghosts more clearly. This would be an ability that could be deemed for recognition except that any demigod could easily see the supernatural beings once they were born. So just an increase in vision was deemed useless, hence she was also locked in here.


    If the world was already not unfair enough, the low level camps were not a safe haven at all. For with a bunch of delicious food gathered together along with low leveled supervisors, the monsters from the abyss could not help but set these camps as the targets while the demigod camps simply treated these camps as sacrifices to keep off the annoying flies.


    Of course to prevent the chosen demigods in training from knowing about the corruption of society, only the higher ups were privy to the information as the general rumor in the higher level camps was that it was rare for gods to mate and have children, hence the low population in the many camps; however, the truth that all these lower level prisoners were privy to was that the lower level camps were never overpopulated because the death count usually exceeded the number of new members, even though there were usually a pretty massive crowd of new members.


    Of course there were cases where the lower level camps desired to protest, but unfortunately, what can an ant do to an elephant? Although there were tales that enough ants could mob an elephant, but in our case, the elephant is being carefully watched by its god, the zoo keeper who would always make sure to squash all ants that have any desire to rebel or harm the elephant.


    When I questioned on how strong the higher level camps were since I saw my son use such strong magic to save me, I was told that the lower grade ones in those higher level camps had the same strength as the magic that my son cast. I was shocked at the fact that my son was not in the higher level camp, but I was told that my son did not have such power before. It seemed he had awaken it through his desire to protect me, but unfortunately it was too late for him now.


    My heart clenched at the unfairness of this world. I wanted to leave this depressing place, but unfortunately, as the fog of the forest only prevented mortals from entering the camp, I was also now a confined in this hell for I was able to enter through the fog as I was now able to see the supernatural.

 Chapter 14 - New Power

    Apparently, I am current in Camp PG now, the lower level camp of Camp Pegasus. Camp DG has already been destroyed and it will be reinstated once a cycle of camp destruction has passed, meaning that 25% of the newly reinstated camps have been destroyed. As there are hundreds of hidden lower level camps around the world, one cycle would usually take decades.


    Many had died in the battle to hold back the monster raid while the rest escaped. Usually the older members would be the ones holding the fort for the younger ones to escape, but as Wu Die had to manage the newer member me, she was placed on the escape list to leave with me.


    Not long after awakening in Camp PG, I was forced to take a test to determine my awakened power. The lousy supervisors simply showed me some pictures of some dull runic symbol and told me to point to the one that I believed I had the most connection to. Although I did not feel anything from each of the symbol, I pointed randomly to the one with a weird "J" like symbol, and then the supervisor told me to summon water, in which I could only stare back blankly to. Apparently, the runic symbol I chose was a runic symbol engraved by the god of the sea, Poseidon.What a coincidence.


    By now, I understood who the man that my heart beats to was. Wu Die explained that the gods enjoyed disguising as mortals when they search for a mate, but usually they would still have a distinguishing trait due to their godly powers such as Poseidon who has his deep blue eyes. I now understood that the man who saved me and the man who I truly cared for was no young master Ye for young master Ye was only the target chosen by him as a disguise.


    Of course, as I was only his mate, I should not have awaken to these supernatural powers as I was told that mortal mates of gods do not have supernatural powers as all the powers injected by the gods would be transferred to the unborn child. It seems that I was a child of some god myself, which seriously complicated things, especially if I''m the daughter or descendant of Poseidon; however, it did not seem so as I was deemed to not have any relationship to any of the gods seeing as I could not even use a simple ounce of power. I could only stare blankly as that supervisor stared blankly back at me, then he dismissed me, allowing me to live a normal life, as a new member of Camp PG.


    Then, I spent most of my days wandering aimlessly in the camp as I imagined how my sweet treasure would. I would spend time with Wu Die as we both sometimes cry together once we hit on the topic of Fu''er, but our time together did not last long. For within a year, the peacefulness of Camp PG was broken as it was invaded as well. Although I wanted to attend battle, I was denied due to being new and having no powers, but Wu Die was sent to the front lines, and I never saw her again. Her last words to me were an apology that she''ll be joining Big Brother Fu first, and she hoped that I would live on as that was Fu''er''s last wish. Live on I did.Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.


    Time passed as I slowly understood more about this other world. The monsters that invaded this world are known as the demonic beings from the abyss, daemon. The demigods are usually the ones that defend against such invasions when these mobs decide to disturb the peace of normal civilian life. Of course, the events are kept under wraps as the fights are usually in a higher dimension, separate from mortals; however, there are unfortunate cases where unlucky mortals slip into these dimensions, waiting to be slaughtered, if they were too close to the spawning of the gates of the abyss, where the daemons come through.


    As for the fog that appears when a camp is under attack, it is known as the fog of war. It has the magical property of expelling mortals from the dimension of the battle while serving as a fog to obscure the view of enemies, but usually it has not much use as only higher level fog of war, nebula of war, has magical properties that can harm daemons. Of course, these higher level mechanism are only at high level camps, serving as one of the deterrence to daemon invasion.


    As for the strength of daemon, apparently the imps were the lowest level cannon fodder while the Minotaur were of  foot soldier level. Then above them were Skeleton knights commanding its personal skeleton army along with other demonic beasts. Their commanders are usually intelligent daemon including but not limited to succubus, incubus, vampires, and cyclops. Then there are the strong kings and queens of each of those races, along with a rumored daemon kings above them.


    Apparently, the abyss was always in conflict with the Olympian Gods race as it seems that they are contending for the power to rule over the race with potential, humans, but humans sided with the Gods as the gods did not treat them as much as a livestock as the abyss. Nowadays, only the Olympian gods are known in myth while the abyss creatures are mentioned scarcely as mythological monsters that harm human society.


    As for my new power, I gradually discovered it. Through surviving every battle using the stealth skills I learned back when I was a normal maid, I lived longer and longer, much too long. My lifespan seemed to had extended for a couple of decades as my hair finally turned white when I was over one hundred year old. It seemed that my power was time slow on physical body, but I have no control over it. As I lived through battle after battle, I watched as new children came and went, perishing usually in the stomach of daemons.


    My heart grew cold as I understood more of this world. I understood that I had no power to protect them, nor do they have the power to protect each other, no matter how much we band together. However, there were also some who leapt from being a snake into a dragon overnight as with a single "divine" message from their godly parent, they were granted a life in the high level camp where they would completely forget, through a memory wipe, about the brother in arms who had fought so hard with them.


    I realized that with a word from those above, anyone''s plight can easily be solved, but unfortunately, those above do not listen to us from below. I lied on the still hard bed of Camp KK, which does not actually have a higher level camp name as it was one of the camps where the old were disposed. I let out a weak, tired sighed as I closed eyes for my well deserved rest from all of this craziness of a 150 year old lifetime.