Chapter 9

I lifted my head. I landed on my stomach. But strangely, I didn't feel any pain at all, like someone who had just fallen from a great height. I slowly opened my eyes and found myself in the same place I had landed when I first entered Smoky Hollow. My right hand was still closed, holding the pendant I had just received.

I didn't even feel any pain in my body. I slowly stood up and scanned my body. There were no wounds. Could it be that I had died and was now in heaven? But is it possible for me to enter Heaven, considering I never worshipped?

[You are still alive, Master.]

I tiptoed as I heard Newt's voice in my head. I was so shocked that I forgot there was a system inside me.

"Logically, my body would be destroyed if I fell from that height. But why...?"

I didn't have time to finish my question because I saw a bunch of zombies coming towards me.

I unconsciously lifted the corners of my lips, feeling happy that I would get money and that I could get out of this place soon. It seemed