Antherius' atmosphere, which was no longer beautiful, made the people around the place only shed tears. Almost all residents became victims and died. Someone who believes that this incident is not a coincidence makes him constantly think about how to end all this. At night since 4 months the tragedy struck Antherius. Around the headquarters of the human protection organization, they were all busy with their respective jobs. Apart from that, Jake, who is one of the leaders of the organization, is holding a meeting with several other members. Those present are people who have been in the environment for a long time.
“I heard you sent some people to investigate? Have you gone mad! Isn't all this supposed to be exposed to the public?" said one of the leaders of the organization, the person named Raimond.
"It's too dangerous if you leave this mission to outsiders," said Nathaniel who was none other than a member of the organization.
"You stupid. You guys, what can you really do? If we don't use them, we won't get that information,” grumbled Daniel, who is none other than the deputy leader.
Their debate lasted long enough for the others to remain silent. Likewise with Jake who just sat there in silence looking at all of them who were there. His face that looked as if he was thinking about something made him seem calm for a long time. Finally, the meeting was over. Everyone in the room left the room and there was only Jake left.
"You're not going?" Daniel said to Jake who was still sitting.
"Yes. I'll go," said Jake who then rose from his seat to leave the room.
Daniel who felt there was something with Jake, just looked at him and then left the room too. As planned Mckena will go with the two of them to Eldelius. This time Mckena was busy tidying up his things and also arranging some of the weapons he would bring. Not only that, Mckena also brought some medicines that might be needed in an emergency. After everything was done, it wasn't long before Mckena got a call from someone.
"Hello?"
“Hello, Mckena. Is this you?”
"Yes. What is it?"
"What just happened? I heard that everyone in the hideout died without anyone knowing.”
“Oh, that...”
"Can you tell me?"
"I think you can figure it out yourself. They did it.”
"What? they should have had enough of blowing up the city.”
"I'm not sure about that. but, who else if not them. Isn't there no group that hates humans anymore except them?"
“To hell with that. hear. You didn't have to come here."
"What do you mean? It can't be like that, it's already part of the mission. I can't undo it."
"Stupid! That is not what I mean."
"Then?"
Mckena who heard the last words from his phone not long after, put on a surprised face. From his mouth no longer uttered a word and just hung up the phone. Mckena then rushed towards somewhere. Even though the city has been destroyed, the headquarters can still use the network to communicate with people outside of Antherius. Tonight the weather is quite nice with the night sky full of stars. Gabriel who was outside looked at the beautiful sky under the ruins of the city. Memories that can not be forgotten make him keep experiencing shock over and over again. This time he will be faced with what kind of destiny. his almost muddled mind kept him from sleeping for a long time. 3 days ago, Gabriel dreamed of an incident that can't be expressed by words, too terrible to imagine and that's what makes him pensive and can't forget it. As long as he was at headquarters and had heard news from several members of the organization that Samuel had left this world. Hearing the shocking news made him feel more depressed.
"Sorry. But that's the reality. If you don't believe me, you can see for yourself," said one of the evacuation teams while removing a piece of cloth that covered someone's body.
When Gabriel opened the cloth, he immediately felt weak. Because it's true as said by the officer that his friend was dead. Gabriel, who couldn't hold back his tears, filled himself with tears. The officer immediately brought Samuel's body to be buried. Deep sadness made Gabriel despair. 2 days after the news of Samuel's death, he was never as cheerful as before. A sad blank look graced his face. Leo who saw Gabriel's condition like that made him feel worried. The worry didn't show on his face. However, deep down he was very worried about Gabriel's condition.
"Are you sure you're going to just shut up?" said Leo who suddenly came over to Gabriel who was looking at the stars. Gabriel then turned to Leo with a sad look.
"Hah? After all, what am I living for? That person shouldn't have just helped me and let myself be crushed to death by the rubble."
"Are you crazy? If you want to die, then later. You have to keep your damn promise.”
"Promise? when did I promise?"
“Gosh this idiot.”
Leo who felt annoyed then left Gabriel alone. The words that came out of Leo's mouth still made no difference. Gabriel's condition, which seemed to have lost his zest for life, made him forget the goals he wanted to achieve. The wind blew around Gabriel, the cold air touched his skin and this time he saw something from afar before his eyes. The sudden vision made him feel threatened not long after he ran to report something and before he was about to report it, the people upstairs shouted there was an attack.
"Unlucky. Where are they from? Why at times like this," said the member who was on the top floor.
Gabriel looked over there and sure enough there the flames had spread everywhere, several people died. A magic circle appeared in the northern sky and in an instant almost obliterated part of the base building. Gabriel who was nearby then received the impact. His body bounced and then the rubble along with the fire almost killed his life.
"Ahhh, dammit. My body hurts so bad," Gabriel groaned
Not long after, someone appeared dressed in black. His face could not be seen because his clothes were like a cloak. That person continued to move closer to Gabriel with a smile behind his hood it was enough to intimidate him. The tense situation was then stopped by the sound of Mckena gunshots from the east.
DUARR
"Who are you? Stop all this damn thing," said Mckena
"Ho, it's you again. It's so boring," said the person as he took out a magic circle and flames erupted from it.
"Ahhhh. Damn it," moaned Mckena
"Next you."
Gabriel was still in front of him with a frightened face.
DUARR... the sound of gunshots hitting his body.
“Ah, what a bother,” said the person
The shot this time hit his body and the person's body miraculously disappeared like fire right in front of the two of them. Gabriel caught a glimpse of a mark on the person's left arm. His eyes were filled with wonder and fear made him unable to speak. After the incident, everyone at the base was busy with evacuating the victims. This time, there were quite a lot of victims and all of them had only their bodies left. Jake who was also there was surprised by the arrival of one of them. Seeing part of the building destroyed made him angry.
"Are you okay?" Mckena said to Gabriel
"Oh, yes. I'm fine. What was that? How could that person have such abilities?”
"I'll explain later. Now help me carry all the victims."
"Yes."
The two of them then joined the others and brought some of the victims who were seriously injured. Even though this was unexpected, it felt like it all made sense how they came to destroy people. Not only in Antherius. Several branch bases located in other cities also experienced the same thing even the bases that were there were destroyed in an instant. The person who reported the incident was outside and so did not experience the incident. And when he got there, everything was destroyed. The remaining people hid in a safe place. Terror is getting more and more crazy. Not a few victims who died. After the reports met the call of headquarters, everyone became alert in case something similar would happen again.
"Mckena. You said you would explain what it was," Gabriel said to Mckena who was just sitting on a chair in his room
"I guess if I explained it you probably wouldn't believe it."
"Believe it or not, I have to hear it."
"Okay then what can you do? It's a kind of magic used by magus. In short, people who have supernatural abilities. You understand."
"Supernatural huh? Wait, does the Abyss have such a person?”
"Right."
“So, what I just saw that person was…”
"Not. You are wrong."
"What?"
"That person..."
Their conversation then stopped because Leo came into the room where the two of them were. Leo who immediately approached them then said something that made both of them surprised.
"Leo," Gabriel said
"What are you two talking about?" Leo said
"That incident. We're talking about that."
"I think that's enough. Let's finish everything tomorrow. It would be better if it was faster wouldn't it?”
"There's no need to rush."
"If not. Everything will die. You already know right?”
"Hey wait you two," Gabriel said
"Curse. Where did the curse come from?” said Leo with a cold look
Gabriel who felt confused only saw the two of them arguing with an incomprehensible face.