Long after the school bell rang, Xia Mi dragged herself back to the familiar rented apartment. The Key slid into the lock and turned; the hinges let out a faint groan. The room was silent. Evening light slanted in through the window, slicing across the empty living room as dust motes slowly spun within the beams.
She closed the door behind her and was about to toss her backpack onto the sofa when she froze.
A conspicuous sheet of A4 paper had been taped to the back of the door, covered in Amon's familiar handwriting—slightly messy, yet strong and sharply defined.
The edges of the paper curled slightly, as though they had been stirred by the gust from the door closing after he hastily put it up.
Her eyes quickly scanned the words:
GOOGLE search TWKAN
Xia Mi, I've gone to the United States. Stay home by yourself and be careful.
Pay particular attention to controlling your emotions and keeping your state of mind steady. You should know yourself that the abnormalities in your body before were signs of deep Dragon Blood erosion. Although it has been temporarily suppressed and your human consciousness has regained the upper hand, that does not mean the danger has passed. Bloodline erosion tends to recur. You cannot let down your guard.
I've found some more clues. They may be connected to eliminating the hidden danger of Dragon Blood erosion. This trip is also to verify them.
Also, be careful with online communications. NOMA's surveillance is everywhere. It may not be watching everyone at all times, but we are now subjects of special observation. Do not mention sensitive information online.
Take care of yourself.
The writing stopped there, without a signature.
Xia Mi pinched the edge of the paper, her fingertips tightening slightly as it