Panting, the two of them pushed the table to block the door. After that, they hide underneath the farthest table and used the chair to make a formation in front of them to block the vision of them.


    "This should be enough," Alice sat down when she finished. She didn’t bother turning on themp. She feared that they would know that someone was here if she did that.


    Laura nodded her head. She sat in front of Alice and hugged her feet. The sounds of fighting outside the room hadn’t ceased. Unfortunately, there was nothing she could do to help them. She was not a skilled fighter.


    "So, Alice, who are you?"


    Alice looked back with a wry smile. "My name is Alice Ainge, I’m part of Ainge n, a hidden n under Ryukalin n."


    Laura looked towards Alice suspiciously. She heard a few strange terms today that made her rather confused. She knew Ryukalin n because it was a famous n, but Ainge n?


    "What is a hidden n?"


    "Hidden ns are those who were actually part of the n, but they stand by themselves. They were created centuries or even more because of the rift in the n. At that time, there were more than one people who were suitable to be the n head, but only one person could seed.


    In the end, they chose to create hidden n. It was a different n, separated from the main n it came from. However, this would not be the same as the usual division of n. The hidden n’s territory would stay under the territory under the main n. Or in other words, they didn’t really have power.


    Over the past centuries, the number of hidden ns has soared as they increased every time there was someone capable enough to be the n head, yet the position was taken by others. Creating a hidden n needed the approval of the main n, and they needed to be present when the new n head was chosen legally.


    As of now, there were already more than 30 hidden ns in Ryukalin n. Many of them only have a handful of members as the ns never bothered to recruit too many people inside. They have to stay hidden from the real world.


    Ainge n, my family n, is just one of the many hidden ns in this city. We’re not that big and strong. As we’re part of the hidden n, we never tell outsiders about our real identity," Alice exined.


    Laura nodded her head. She could partially understand them as she had learned a bit here and there about the history of this ce.


    "Why are you telling me?"


    "You ask, right?"


    "You don’t normally tell people just because they’re asking, right?"


    "You’re my friend. I don’t want to hide things from you," Alice answered slowly. "Do you hate ns?"


    Laura frowned. It would be a lie if she said that she didn’t hate the n. After all, her parents died because of a sh of ns. Even if she didn’t know who they were, she still didn’t have that good of opinion towards a n.


    There were numerous ns in this city and Laura always tried to not be too prejudicing about them. Although she didn’t like them, she still mostly treated them well as she didn’t know who the one responsible to her parents’ death were. When she found them, she would surely drag them to hell!


    "My parents die because of ns," Laura answered truthfully.


    Alice’s eyes turnedrger when she heard that. She never expected that Kanae and Laura have such a past. From the way Kanae behaved when thetter found out about her being part of a n, she never expected for Kanae to hide a ratherrge secret.


    "I’m sorry, I..."


    "It’s not your fault," Laura smiled wryly. "I don’t know who’s the one fighting that day and involve my parents, but I don’t want to treat anyone differently just because of their background. After all, we have spent time together just as ordinary friends, right?"


    Alice was surprised to hear what Laura said. A smile made its way to her face as she nodded her head. "Thank you."


    "Don’t thank me," Lauraughed. "I just learn from my sis to not be too prejudiced towards other people."


    "Kanae is really amazing."


    "Sis is obviously the best!"


    Alice giggled when she saw Laura’s eyes shone. There was no need for them to test it over again, it was too apparent that Laura has a sisterplex. For this girl, Kanae is the most precious person in the entire world.


    "You’re really strong."


    "I’m not," Laura shook her head lightly. If it was not because of her sister, she wouldn’t be like this. It was Kanae who taught her not to me everyone for their loss because ming them wouldn’t bring their parents back from their grave.


    If not for Kanae repeated shower of warmth to her, she would have never been like this. It was not a secret that the Nali Family hated them to the bone, so she hoped from the bottom of her heart that she could stay with her sister like this. It was the presence of her sister that allowed her to ept the past and move on towards a better future.


    Hatred and revenge could make them feel satisfied, but it would never change the past.


    Her sister told her to not bear hatred to those who involved their parents because it was only an incident. However, Laura couldn’tpletely ept it. Even though she tried not to hate the ns too much, she just couldn’t help but hate those who killed her parents.


    The two girls smiled towards each other. Alice was exceptionally d that she could stay as friends with Laura. Those who knew that she was part of the n often moved away from her. They were too afraid to get involved.


    BANG!


    The two of them closed their mouth. Their eyes were watching the door nervously. If the door couldn’t hold them off, they would be big trouble.


    "Stay behind me," Alice said as she prepared her balls.


    "No way, you might get killed if they decide to shoot right away," Laura hissed her disagreement.


    "Can you fight?"


    Laura closed her mouth unwillingly. She couldn’t fight, but she also didn’t want to see her friend got hurt right in front of her. There must be a way out.


    BANG!


    "The door is locked."


    "Just smash it."


    "I have been trying to kick it a few times."


    "You’re too weak!"


    BANG!


    The door was shaking once again. Every single time the door shook, Alice’s body tensed up. Her fingers were shaking as she knew that she would only get one chance. Should she miss, the one who might get hurt was not only her, but also Laura.


    She didn’t want that at all.


    BANG!


    "You’re too weak!" the door barely opened. They saw a table blocking the door. "Oh, there must be someone inside. Let’s con... Aargh!"


    Suddenly, the scream of horror filled the hallway.