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.

do was be

Rocky, along with the old woman on his back, entered a narrow path. It was winding and zigzagging, but Rocky could still walk fast

place were getting stronger. Rocky speculated that an unseen

spiritual soul form, he was unable to gather his strength to counter the power that was suppressing him. Therefore, all he could do right now

expressing her concern as she noticed that Rocky's movements became a

far more excruciating

fog emerged out of nowhere. His vision instantly became blurry and his

emergence of the thick fog, Rocky eventually lost his sense of

in a bad time. What accompanies this fog is the appearance of powerful ghosts. Be extra careful and please do

forward, not really minding her words. After all, he was confident that he could take care of anything

looming shadow flashed away in the thick fog not far away. Seeing this, Rocky instantly became wary. However, it seemed that the shadow did not emit any

ghost that she was talking about?' Rocky thought to himself. Right now, he was in a place similar to that of a nether world. Hence, Rocky deemed that if there was really such a thing as ghosts in the

really pay too much attention to them. His goal was to send the old woman to her home as soon as possible, so he

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

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

this place, so they attach themselves to any spirit that has incidentally entered this place,

you really are?" Hearing this, Rocky's eyes instantly narrowed. Since the old woman knew what was going on, he demanded to

I actually manage these lost ghosts," the old woman answered bluntly.

can you ask them to stay away

ability to command them anymore. As I said, it was a thing in the past..." The old woman could not help but sigh, sounding a

happened?" Rocky asked out of curiosity. This was such an unusual place, so he was intrigued by what possibly happened in

that the old woman had a bitter experience from it, so she did not want to have anything to do about it anymore.

body was still increasing, he did