After an hour of walking,they finally arrived at the shopping mall. Before entering,Ali pulled Reverse into the alleyway.

Ali: Okay,so. I am a fugitive,yeah?

Reverse: *nod*

Ali: And you are the Galaxy Conqueror without any human identification.

Reverse; *nod*

Ali: So,please call me Iris when we enter the mall so no one can actually recognise me.

Reverse: *nod*

Ali: And please,by all means, do not make a scene and keep you emotion in control,okay?

Reverse: Okay.

Ali:*clap hands* Okay,good. Now let's go~

Ali put on his black mask and entered the mall with Reverse right behind him.

Both of them directly goes to the clothing section.

Ali; Alright! Here we are~ Feel free to take anything,Reverse.

Reverse just look at the clothes hanging before looking back at Ali.

Reverse: Are you sure Iris? It look kinda....pricey.

Ali: *swat hand* Nah, it's okay. I had plenty of money to spent anyway. Go on! I want to buy new clothes too.

Reverse sigh and nod. He walks to the man's clothes section while Ali walks to the other side.

They both had different taste in clothing.

As Ali talk to the worker there to ask her opinion about the clothes he want to buy,Reverse in the other hand take random clothing and and put it in a basket

He doesn't bother to test it at all. He look good in anything anyway. And as long as it fits so he doesn't mind.

Reverse: Hmm...I shouldn't let him pay for my clothes. He barely have money for himself.

He knew Ali was bluffing when he said he got plenty of money.

Reverse thought wandered to Ali's house.

It's not a big house,but still intact enough to actually sheltered him. Even though it was an abandoned house,it stills feels homey and warm.

He don't know where Ali got electricity and water supply but he guessed that Ali made it work somehow.

This kid is sure as heck a genius. Wonder what happened to him to turn him into this.

And who's the one who labeled Ali as a criminal.

Like,look at him!

Is that face looks like a criminal to you?

Reverse sigh,drowning in his thoughts. He's getting soft.

No one would even dare to even look at him as he walk,but Ali,the only brave soul that actually tricked him into going for shopping.

He chuckled. He need to keep his emotions stable around Ali.

Ali saved him. And he need to pay his debt later.

Reverse jolted as someone's hand pat his shoulder. He almost whip out his jungle knife but then stop as he see Ali.

Ali: What's wrong Reverse? You look worried.

Reverse: Hah! Me,worried? In your dream.*look other way*

Ali:*sigh**shake head* So,got everything you want?

Reverse: Yeah sure.

Ali: Great! Me too. Let's go to the cashier counter and pay for these and then we can find any food court available.

Reverse just shrug and stand up,walking behind Ali. Both of them put their baskets on the counter and the cashier scan the prices of the clothing they have picked up.

Cashier: Okay,then! All done. Your total is RM 800.

Ali is scrambling to take out his wallet when Reverse casually took out his black card.

Both the cashier and Ali had their jaw dropped.

Reverse: Just swipe it. Don't need to act surprised.*cold*

Cashier: Y-Yes sir!*quickly take the card and swipe* D-Done. Thank you for buying here.

The cashier give them their bag. Reverse took it both and push Ali out from the store.

Reverse: Hello,Earth to Iris. Are you there?

After a few minutes,Ali finally came down to his sense.

Ali: You have a freaking black card with human currency?!

Reverse: I told you I was from Earth,remember? And I am the Conqueror. Money meant nothing to me.

Ali: And here I am struggling with my job to earn money...*mumble**take his bag from Reverse* So,you were like.... richy rich?

Reverse: How else I could provide the main spaceship? I'm not the Conqueror for nothing,Ali.

Ali: Well,there goes my confidence. Anyway, let's go. I had this best spot at the food court! Their hot cocoa is amazing!

Reverse: Yeah,yeah whatever. Lead the way,shortie.

They both walk to the food court section and luckily,the court that sells the best hot cocoa(based on Ali's opinion) is open.

Ali: Sweet! Not many people. Come on,Rev!

Reverse: Yeah, I'm coming. *literally no energy*

Both of them enter the court and sit the furthest away from other people. After a few minutes,the same nice lady come to them.

Waiter: Hello boys,what can I get for you today?

Ali: *pull down his mask* I will have the same Hot Cocoa with Marshmellow and chocolate-filled cookies please.

Waiter: *gasp* Iris! How are you doing dear? I haven't seen you for a while

Ali: Hehe...Just busy with stuff ma'am.*look at Reverse*

He seems like he was having a war inside his head. If the menu could burn under his stare,it would.

Waiter: Ah,I see. How about your friend right here?

Ali: He will have the same hot cocoa-

Reverse:*cut* Without marshmellow.

Reverse finally raise his head up.

Reverse: I want Hot Cocoa without marshmellow and spicy noodle.

Waiter: Oh,you mean the 3x spicy samyang ramen?

He nodded.

Waiter: Well, it's kinda not good for your digesting system dear,are you sure?

Reverse: *look bored* I love torturing myself. And make sure the hot cocoa is boiling hot.

Both Ali and the waiter look shocked.

Waiter: O-okay,I will go and get you order ready now.*walk away*

As soon as she walk away,Ali turn to Reverse.

Ali: So you are a spicy lover?

Reverse: Not much. But I love the pain while eating it.

Ali: *snort* Pfft- What are you? A masochist?

Reverse: Yeah. *Instant*

Ali is definitely shook to the core.

Ali: But why?

Reverse stay in silent for a while.

Reverse: Because pain is something....real. If you feel the pain,then you will know that you are actually still alive. Plus,I need a reminder of why I am here.

The atmosphere around them are kinda sad now.

Ali still can't read Reverse's movement but maybe if he try harder,he will soon know his actual life story.

Yeah like,he doesn't be the Conqueror for nothing,right? He must have his goal or something.

But he already said he killed people for fun...

Ah,he might be bluffing.

Reverse; Oi.

Ali jolt as Reverse kick his shin under the table.

Reverse: You are staring.

Ali: *massage his shin* S-Sorry..Say, Reverse?

Reverse: What?

Ali; Um...Will I get the chance to know you closer? Like...We are friends now,right?

Reverse chuckled.

Reverse; I'm a cold blooded murderer who kill people just for fun and you still want to be friends with me?*amused chuckle*

But Ali just nod without hesitation

Reverse jolted a little bit.

What the heck is wrong with this child?

Not long after that,their order arrived. Ali lick his lip at the sight of the warm baked cookies.

Reverse just stare.

Ali: Well,time to eat. Thanks for the food!

Reverse look at his ramen before smile a bit.

Yeah,time to eat.
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~TBC~

Yep, how else he could provide the big
scary spaceship if he's not rich,right?

Hoho~

Author Kim_Ezra