My older sister is a villainous rich girl

However, Chris's figure blurred the moment he was about to touch her.

Chris, no longer appearing real, smiled at him. Like a data projection, it instantly shattered into countless tiny, square silver particles.

With her disappearance, the world supported by endless wooden boxes also dimmed.

Darkness once again enveloped Wayne's vision.

I can't feel anything.

"Wayne?"

A faint call came from beside my ear.

“Wayne…”

Someone was shaking his arm.

When you realize this, it's like finally surfacing from the bottomless depths of the ocean.

All sensation returned to the body in an instant.

The sound in his ear, the touch on his arm, and the familiar, faint fragrance wafting to his nose made him struggle to open his eyes.

It's Chris.

With his mind still somewhat hazy, Wayne's first thought was: Could he still be trapped in that dream?

Fortunately, Chris quickly dispelled his doubts.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, she touched his forehead with her cool palm.

"Wayne, are you feeling unwell?"

"No."

But as soon as he said it, even he was shocked by how hoarse his voice was.

Am I really sick?

...It can't be that bad.

Chris's expression also became worried.

"Could it be because I went swimming yesterday and slept naked last night?" she guessed uncertainly.

"I'm not that weak, am I?"

Wayne said, somewhat speechless.

Now, having exercised every morning for the rest of my life, I'm no longer the frail boy from the original story.

After pondering for a while without success, Chris also gave up on trying to make a diagnosis based on her meager experience.

"Well, Wayne, you should get some rest today. You can sleep a little longer," she comforted him. "I'll call the family doctor to come and take a look."

"No need, I'm just... a little lacking in energy, but I'm much better now."

Although Wayne expressed his desire to go out with Chris again, Chris ultimately refused.

"Stephanie is already waiting downstairs. I'm just going with her to take a look around the publishing house. I'll be right back."

She patted Wayne's head again. "Be a good boy and wait for me at home."

Wayne was slightly taken aback.

This action felt exactly like the feeling in my dream.

While he was still in a daze, Chris had already tucked the blanket around her and quietly turned and left.

He stared at the doorway, silently watching for a long time.

Was it really just a dream?

……

Not long after, the family doctor rushed over and gave him a thorough examination.

No problems were found.

Embarrassed, the doctor could only say that it was probably due to overwork and that the patient needed to rest.

Wayne reluctantly agreed.

After eating a little something to fill his stomach, he locked himself in his room under the pretext of wanting to sleep.

However, on a rare Sunday, Wayne certainly wouldn't just lie in bed and sleep all day.

He secretly climbed out.

Naturally, this was under the identity of Aikos.

Echo looks completely different from Wayne himself; she's excessively beautiful.

Anyone who sees Echoes for the first time would never doubt that she is a stunning beauty unlike any other.

The stunningly beautiful Aikos, dressed in black, sneaked into a clothing store and disguised herself again.

Then, he walked openly and honestly on the streets of the capital.

At this moment, he had changed into a set of clean men's clothes that even ordinary people could afford, his long black hair was hidden in a tall hat, and he was wearing a monster mask that had appeared in the "Superhero Poppy" theatrical performance.

The outfit was still a bit odd. But at least, no one showed any surprise or went up to chat with her.

Tsk, being too good-looking is a sin.

Standing in the sunlight, he stretched comfortably.

Which way should we go?

Wayne didn't actually have a specific destination in mind; he just wanted to clear his mind.

...If I continue sleeping, I might have that strange dream again.

He didn't want to see that scene again.

After a moment's hesitation, he took a coin out of his pocket and tossed it into the air.

"Clink, clink, clink..." The coin bounced three times on the bluestone paving stones and rolled into the alley on the side.

Wayne followed.

"Damn it, I fell into a stinky ditch."

Coin: -1.

Wayne, who had just experienced the joy of freedom, suddenly became much more upset.

Fortunately, the face value wasn't too high.

There are many residents in the streets and alleys, and it is the weekend, with many children running around having fun.

Chapter 249 Monster...Sir?

"Huh? It's a monster!"

They weren't afraid of strangers; instead, they surrounded him and, imitating Poppy, fired "super beams" at him.

Wayne said ominously, "Little friend, if you're too naughty, you'll get eaten by a monster, okay?"

"babble!"

The children scattered in response.

Only a little boy who looked about seven or eight years old remained, stubbornly blocking the way.

"I won't be scared by a mere monster!"

He shouted, "Bobby will come to save me!"

Upon hearing this, Wayne burst out laughing.

"Then think about it carefully, when you were being beaten at home, did Bobby come to your rescue?" he asked.

"..." The little boy's courageous words immediately choked up.

"Use your little brain..."

The "monster" wearing a strange tall hat said in a gruff voice, "Even when you're being beaten up by ordinary humans at home, Bobby won't come to your rescue; of course, he'll be even less likely to come to your rescue when you're being beaten up by a more powerful monster."

Shocked by this cruel reality, the little boy ran away crying, his face filled with shock.

Having hurt the fragile heart of a little boy, Wayne immediately felt much better.

Indeed, helping others grow is a very joyful thing.

He continued walking along the alley.

Although the streets of the capital were planned when they were first built, whether or not people obeyed the rules in these narrow alleys where even horse-drawn carriages could not pass depended entirely on the self-discipline of the residents on both sides.

As a result, Wayne saw countless illegal buildings along the way.

Many families would use bricks, stones, or wooden sheds to occupy a small open space in front of their homes, piling up miscellaneous items, making the already narrow alleyways even more cramped.

Fortunately, there was still enough space for one person to pass through.

He was careful not to touch any of the other people's belongings.

In the dark alleyways where the sunlight was blocked, the "monster" roamed in front of the homes of ordinary people.

After wandering around for most of the day and starting to regret why he had made trouble for himself, he turned a corner and suddenly the view opened up before him.

There should be another street ahead.

He perked up and walked forward.

But then, a familiar voice suddenly came from ahead.

"It's right here!" the little boy shouted, his voice still sharp and piercing. "Sister Tasia, the monster is in this alley!"

Then came a very soft female voice.

"Little Rock... I'm sorry, I have other things to do today..."

"Sister Tasia...please, please, sob..." The little boy's pleading, choked with sobs, sounded pitiful.

Wayne paused for a moment, then stepped forward.

At the exit of the alley, sunlight softly illuminated a small area.

In the bright light, a girl with light-colored hair and flaxen hair stood helplessly in front of the little boy who insisted that she fight monsters.

He didn't try to hide the sound of his footsteps.

Tasia and the little boy, who were talking, both turned their gazes toward them.

The little boy's face showed panic the moment he saw the "monster".

"it's him!"

He pointed at Wayne and, while hiding behind Tasia, shouted, "You wretched monster, listen to me!"

"Even if Poppy doesn't come to save me, Tasia will!"

His words gave Wayne the illusion that he was being accused on the spot of being the "police officer."

Tasia looked at his attire with a puzzled expression and addressed him uncertainly:

"Monster... Mr."

“Uh…” Wayne was a little embarrassed to be caught red-handed deceiving a child.

But he quickly calmed down.

What does what Aikos did have to do with me, Wayne?

He pretended not to recognize him and said in a harsh tone, "Is this your child? You should discipline him properly and prevent him from running around. There are more than just one or two lost children in the capital."

Before Tasia could react, the little boy immediately bristled.

He opened his eyes wide and shouted angrily, "I grew up in the capital. There isn't a single street here that I don't know. I won't get lost!"

Then, as if he had discovered a clue, he suddenly realized, "Now that the monster has appeared, you must have kidnapped all those lost children!"

He became much more arrogant because Tasia was around.

"Hand them over now!"