Chapter 332.

Chapter 332.Chapter 332. Troubling Developments: Finding a Place to Stay. (2/5)

“Oh... so that’s why.”

“Yeah. So you don’t need to be worried about Rosa. The one you need to worry about is yourself.”

“Which is why I’ll go to the police. That’s the only option I have.”

“You’re wrong. I gave you another option.”

“What option?”

“Sell your soul to me and I’ll make sure the end result will be one you can be happy with.”NewW novels updates at novelhall.com

“Haaaah. You were being serious about that? What sort of nonsensical proposal is that supposed to be? Sell my soul? What even is a soul? You’re getting scammed if you believe a soul is real.”

“I don’t believe it’s real, but I still want yours anyway.”

“This is ridiculous to the point I can’t even try to play along. Since you’re playing pretend devil, why don’t you hand over some of that legendary immortality devils often hand out like it’s growing on trees?”

“Immortality? Hmm... that’s a tough one...”

“Then forg-”

“I can make you unaging, someone who can live forever if you really want, but immortality as in being incapable of dying altogether, would be outside the scope of my abilities.”

“Hah? You’re seriously keeping this act up?”

“Sure, why not? You interested in signing a contract to make it official?”

“Sure, sure. If you’re so confident, go ahead and try. What do I care about a soul? If you’re fine getting scammed, be my guest. Let’s see what you can do, Mr. Play Pretend Devil.”

I’d been joking around and hadn’t expected she’d seriously agree.

But as it was a rare chance to acquire another soul I figured I might as well strike while the iron was hot. If I delayed she probably wouldn’t sign it.

I slowed to a stop and pulled over near the curb.

“What are you doing?”

“You said you’d sign a contract, so give me a sec to write one up.”

“What? You’re really going all the way through with this little act of yours?”

“What? Are you getting cold feet? So you do actually believe in a soul then and are scared to sell it? How cute. Taking it so seriously.”

“I’m not scared. Do it. Write up a contract and I’ll really sign it, see if I care.”

“Haha. I doubt you’ll really sign it. You like to play it cool, but below the surface, you’re actually pretty scared about a lot of things, aren’t you?”

“Tsk. I’m not scared. Put your money where your mouth is and write up that stupid contract already.”

“Haha. Alright, as you wish.”

I took out a pen and folded-up piece of paper from my pocket then quickly wrote up a contract under the illumination of the street light directly above us. Five minutes later I stuck the pen and paper over my shoulder and said, “Here’s the contract.”

“Then it’s a good thing I have your soul now.”

I picked up speed and drove off again.

“Hey, aren’t you going to keep hiding the license plate as I asked you to?”

“Isn’t it fine now?”

“Well... I guess we’re far enough now that it shouldn’t be as much of a concern. But... do you plan to stay in this position?”

“Is there a problem?”

She hadn’t removed her right arm hooked over my right shoulder and it was dangling down in front of my chest. Her left arm was also positioned around my waist. Overall, I couldn't help but feel it was an overly intimate position.

“Don’t you think it’s a bit iffy?”

“Maybe... but... just let me stay like this for a bit.”

I felt much more of her weight on my back than before.

While stuck in this position, I lost track of time as I drove carefully through the city thinking over a way to get through this whole gang ordeal when the loud rumble of an engine came from behind as a girl screamed out in irritation. “Move outta the way ya stupid lovey-dovey couple!”

A bit started by the outcry I changed lanes.

As she passed us by she continued spitting out her complaints, “Seriously, all couples should just go and die! I can’t even get a boyfriend, meanwhile, stupid couples are drivin around like this! Damn it! The world is too unfair to unladylike girls like me!”

I was shocked when I finally recognized who it was through the loud sound of their engine. It’d been hard to make out the bike at first, but when it passed under a street light, I got a better look at the motorcycle and the figure of the girl in front of us. It was the Faceless girl.

When thinking about gangs, it’s not like this person hadn’t popped into my mind, it was just that I didn’t know her very well. Besides, why would she help me if I went to her? There was no reason to.

I... had the card she gave me... but would going to her mechanic repair shop help in any way?

“Hey!”

I called out to her but she raised her middle finger above her head in the distance and cut me off, “Shut up! I don’t want to hear complaints from stupid couples! Go die!”

She sped off before I could say another word to her. There was no way I could catch her.

She must be... really desperate for a boyfriend...

“Hey, wasn’t that girl the one who made a scene at work earlier today and hugged you outside?”

“Uh... yeah. Pretty sure that was her.”

“Haha... she misunderstood and incorrectly assumed we’re a couple.”

“Yeah, that seems to be the case.”

“Hey, if you really can’t think of anything, maybe I should just stay at a hotel tonight and use the chance to think things over.”

“Can you afford it?”

“If it’s just one night I should be fine...”