[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-incubus-system":3,"chapter-the-incubus-system-the-incubus-system-chapter-784":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Incubus System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1380205,1827,"Chapter 784: I Won't Disappear","the-incubus-system-chapter-784",784,"\u003Cp>The Incubus System Chapter 774. I Won't Disappear\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I have a good excuse for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby's response came without hesitation. \"Your acquaintance, right?\" she asked, her eyes locking onto mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded reluctantly. \"Yeah,\" I confessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why didn't you tell me anything? You literally met me before you disappeared. I waited for you in front of your house for hours. I tried to contact you. I tried to find out where you are from everyone who knows you. Don't you know how worried I am for you?\" she argued without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruby, we are not in a relationship. I don't have any obligation to explain it to you or tell you where I'm going,\" I gave her a final hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby's eyes flashed with hurt and frustration, and for a moment, I felt I was too harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I couldn't let myself be swayed by guilt. I had to stand my ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know we're not in a relationship,\" she replied, her voice tinged with sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that doesn't mean we're not friends. Friends should trust and confide in each other, don't you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are. But I didn't tell any of my friends either. Including Larry,\" I stated in a firm tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I expected, my response was a heavy blow for Ruby. I could see the hurt in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere at the fast-food restaurant turned somber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby played with her food, pushing her fries around the plate with her fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, I continued to eat in silence, the taste of the burger suddenly bland on my tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of us spoke for what felt like an eternity. It was a familiar feeling, this silence, but it was different this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Ruby broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know it doesn't have any effect on you,\" she began. \"But for me, it means a lot. I just don't want you to suddenly disappear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took me by surprise. I had never seen this side of Ruby before – the side that was open and raw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't disappear,\" I stated plainly, my eyes meeting hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After our conversation, we finished our meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awkwardness began to dissipate. We laughed and joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the spies, I simply ignored them and let them do their job properly. They didn't matter anymore since my targets were the senators. So, I was not going to chase the tail again, but the head. ℝá𐌽ȪβЕꞩ\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With our bellies full, we opted for some of the more leisurely rides, starting with the iconic Ferris wheel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we lined up for the ride, Ruby seemed surprisingly calm and composed. Instead, she blended in seamlessly with Celia and Tiffany, laughing and chatting like old friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she realized that she needed to respect my boundaries and give our weird relationship the space it needed to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We boarded the Ferris wheel. The cool night breeze brushed against our faces, carrying with it the scents of popcorn and cotton candy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the top, we had a stunning view of the entire theme park, illuminated by a dazzling display of lights. The city skyline loomed in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at Ruby, who was gazing out at the view with a peaceful expression. It was a side of her I hadn't seen before – a side that wasn't trying to impress or seek attention. It was refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night fell. We reluctantly made our way back to the exit. It had been an eventful and emotionally charged day, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We said our goodbyes to the theme park, promising to return someday. Then I noticed Ruby lingering behind, her expression unreadable. It was unlike her to be so withdrawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I pushed those thoughts aside. After all, this day was meant for me to relax and enjoy ourselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we got into the Guuber, I noticed Ruby walking away in the opposite direction. 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