The Medallion

"Nothing serious. I think I just sprained my ankle," the old woman replied, stretching out her foot that seemed to be rather swollen.

"Let me check it. I will identify how severe the condition is." Then, Rocky immediately squatted down and examined the old woman's foot. However, the moment he saw it, it was already pretty bad. It was so swollen that he thought even her bone might be injured as well. The problem was that Rocky was in his spiritual soul form. Hence, he could not treat her directly by using his medical skills. Moreover, there was also a chance that this old lady was not a living person. After all, she appeared in this creepy place that wasn't supposed to be a place for the living.

Although Rocky didn't know the real reason why the old woman was there, his instinct was telling him that she might be able to guide him in this place. "Madam, your injury looks really bad..." Rocky immediately said without sugarcoating it.

"Oh no! Really? What should I do now? I have to go home by foot." The old woman began to express her anxiety upon hearing Rocky's diagnosis.

"Hmm. If it is okay with you, how about I carry you home?" Rocky offered at once.

"But I don't think that's a good idea. I live somewhere far from here, so it will be troublesome for you." The old woman sounded gloomy as she tried to refuse Rocky's kind gesture.

"No, it's okay. Besides, I am also searching for a way to get out of here." After saying that, Rocky turned his back on the old woman and knelt down to make her hop on his back. "I really appreciate the thought, young man. But like I said, it is still a long way from my home. Are you going to accompany me throughout the way?" the old woman asked, trying to give him a reminder before he regretted helping her.

"Yes. There is no problem. Actually, I am more durable than I appear to be." Although he was just in his spiritual soul form, Rocky could still perform physical acts such as carrying the old woman. Moreover, the old woman was just short and thin, so he thought that it would not be difficult even though they had to go a long way. "Okay then.

But since you insisted on helping me, you cannot give up halfway. This is your last chance. Are you still willing to do it?" the old woman asked with a serious expression.

"Yes. You can trust me." Based on what the old lady said, Rocky confirmed that this was a form test wherein he could not quit halfway or he would fail.

Then, he started carrying the old woman on his back. Just like he anticipated, the old woman did not feel heavy at all. So, he thought that this task would be pretty easy to accomplish.

"Madam, where is your home?" Rocky asked before they set out.

"I will give you the direction along the way. All you need to do is carry me on your back. No matter what happens, you cannot stop from moving forward!" the old woman sternly instructed, not giving him direct answers.

the same time, Rocky understood that all he had to do was be mentally prepared

with the old woman on his back, entered a narrow path.

was gradually becoming heavier as if the gravity in the place were getting stronger. Rocky speculated that an unseen power must be

was suppressing him. Therefore, all he could do right now was

Can you go on?" the old woman asked, expressing her concern as she noticed that Rocky's movements became

Don't worry about me!" Rocky had already experienced far more excruciating situations than this, so this was not something

the narrow path, a thick fog emerged out of nowhere. His vision instantly became blurry and his visibility

of the thick fog, Rocky eventually lost his

in a bad time. What accompanies this fog is the appearance of powerful ghosts. Be extra careful and please do not leave me alone,"

minding her words. After all, he

far away. Seeing this, Rocky instantly became wary. However, it seemed that the shadow did not emit any aura.

similar to that of a nether world.

goal was to send the old woman to her home as soon

that the weight on his back became heavier again. This time, it was as if

I ask you a question? I know this might sound rude, but why did you become so heavy all of a sudden?" Of course, Rocky was certain that it was not just

they attach themselves to any spirit that has incidentally entered this place, hoping that they could be taken away from here,"

really are?" Hearing this, Rocky's eyes instantly narrowed. Since the old

be the leader of this place. I actually manage these lost ghosts,"

them to

was a thing in the past..." The old woman could not help but sigh, sounding

was such an unusual place, so he

about it anymore. Besides, it was so long ago. Just forget it!" It seemed that the old woman had a bitter experience from it, so she

although the weight on Rocky's body was still increasing,