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

a narrow path. It was winding and zigzagging, but Rocky could still walk fast without

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

the power that was suppressing him. Therefore, all he could do right now was grit his teeth

expressing her concern as she noticed that Rocky's

far more excruciating situations than this, so this

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

fog, Rocky eventually

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

forward, not really minding her words. After all, he

a 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

similar to that of a nether world. Hence, Rocky deemed that if there was really such

the fog, but Rocky didn't really pay too much attention to them. His goal was to send the old woman to her home as soon

felt that the weight on his back became heavier again. This time, it was as if the old woman gained a thousand pounds.

a question? I know this might sound rude, but why did you become so heavy all of a sudden?" Of course, Rocky was certain

Lock. These lonely souls actually want to leave this place, so they attach themselves to any spirit that has incidentally entered this place, hoping that they could be taken

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

I actually manage these lost ghosts," the old woman

ask them

was a thing in the past..." The

of curiosity. This was such an unusual

It seemed that the old woman had a bitter experience from

was still increasing, he did