In a different place, in a residence belonging to someone named Ilya. The atmosphere of the house is quite quiet making it look cold. At the far end of his music room, there is a piano that Ilya often plays. There, Ilya was sitting in front of the piano which he usually played but, this time Ilya just sat in front of him without playing it at all. The mood looks gloomy. The maid working at her residence was busy with her work. In a room that looked like a kitchen, the butler named Kenendy was making food. Not long after, Ilya, who was sitting in the chair right in front of the piano, now got up and left the room. On the other hand, several maids were standing and then bowed respectfully as soon as Ilya passed them.
"Good morning, miss," said the maids
Ilya went straight to the dining room and there was already served the food that became the breakfast menu. Ilya then sat down and immediately enjoyed his food. This time Kenendy just stood beside him and watched him eat voraciously. Ilya's previous encounter with Gabriel made Ilya feel a strange presence. So that Ilya kept thinking about something in her brain.
“Kenedy, will aunty come here now?” Ilya asked while eating
"I don't think he can come back for a while."
"Ah, it's been a long time."
"Did something happen miss?"
"Right."
"Is it dangerous?"
“I think the existence of that young man, will only put him in danger. What will it be like this time?”
At Emile's residence, Leo as well as Gabriel were getting ready to meet someone somewhere. Emile had previously told the two of them his place. And not long after that they went straight there leaving Emile's residence. It turns out that the place is not far from the residence belonging to the Emile family. There, a shop that looks quite crowded. Customers are waiting in line to get the items they want. From a distance the shop is just like a sweet food shop as usual. Leo and Gabriel had now reached the front of the shop and were waiting for the other customers to leave. After taking a while, the two of them finally spoke to the shopkeeper and asked the owner. The shopkeeper led them to a residence where the shop owner was.
There, in a fairly minimalist house, the shop owner was there. Leo then thanked him for his help and went straight to the person. when the two of them were about to meet him, suddenly remembered Emile's words that the shop owner was not just anyone. Therefore, the two of them had to maintain a stance.
“Excuse me,” Leo said and then someone came up to the two of them.
"Yes, is there anything I need to help you with?" said a woman in a simple cream colored dress.
"We would like to meet Mrs. Elena."
"That is me. What do you need? Please come in."
The two of them then entered Mrs. Elena they wanted to meet. Inside the residence looks beautiful with such amazing decorations. They were both asked to sit down. While sitting down, Mrs. Elena immediately served them hot tea and some cakes. It turned out to be very tasty as soon as Gabriel ate one of the cakes on the plate.
"What is your name?" asked Mrs. Elena politely
"I'm Leo and this is my partner Gabriel," Leo said to Mrs, Elena
"OK. What do you really want to tell me?”
"Related to some questions that have been on our minds. We want to ask you something. However, this is quite sensitive, that's why I ask for your willingness," Leo said
"OK. I am willing. So, just say what you want to say."
"Look, we're looking into the records of 100 years ago. So far this history is forgotten and even everyone never remembers it because there is no evidence attached. Internet even in all documents. So, did you know about it?”
"I see, you have come to me to complete the information you have obtained."
Hearing the words of Mrs. Elena who made them both flinch. How not, this person can already read the intention of the two of them coming. As said by Emile that Mrs. Elena is not a random person. His calm gaze and demeanor made him feel confident that this person knew a lot. What's more, he had previously been involved in a study. The atmosphere that enveloped the residence was enough to make the two of them feel wary. The power that occurs is very in sync with the atmosphere.
"It is true. however, we have to figure it out in order to find someone.”
"Who do you want to find?"
“The one who destroyed the town we lived in recently.”
“Hmm… makes sense. But, it won't be easy you know."
"We already know about it. therefore, ask for your help.”
“Antherius' destruction is a form of awakening a hidden entity. Those who fall as victims are nothing but an object of ritual that is carried out. Very intense. How could you possibly survive that incident unless there were some parties to help, right?”
“Human protection organization. They are the ones who helped some of the victims and are still alive."
"I already guessed."
“Wait a minute, you mean a hidden entity? Who is that?" said Gabriel who was filled with curiosity.
“An existence called a curse. That's what is usually mentioned in some historical records."
"What?"
Their conversation suddenly stopped because someone came to Mrs. Elena. The person who came at that time was a tall and young man. There was no mistaking that the person was her relative because her hair and eye color were very similar. Gabriel and Leo then greeted him and sat back down.
"Auntie has a guest, apparently," said the person
Mrs. Elena just stared at us silently. And not long after, the chat started again. It felt a little awkward compared to before. Mrs. Elena sounded similar to Emile. The two of them seemed to be hiding something and trying to keep it a secret. However, Leo's immense curiosity made Mrs. Elena had to tell the truth.
“It's not that I didn't mean to help you guys, it's just that what I'm doing right now is different from before. So of course it won't help much."
"That's okay. that's enough for us."
"Fine if that's what you want. Don't regret it."
“Of course,” Gabriel said while Leo just nodded
“There are some people who are still involved today with lost history. They are quite far away. However, they are interconnected. The riddles you want to know can be answered if you meet them. Of course, your life will also be in danger considering trying to find information about the traces of the perpetrators of the Antherius tragedy. Do you understand what I mean?”
"Yes, we understand. Oh yeah, there's something I want to ask again," Leo said
"Please."
“Ancient book. Do you know that too? what exactly?”
"Right. I know. It's just the records of the ancients. It's just like that."
'This is very troublesome,' Gabriel thought
They were both still at Mrs. Elena. This person turned out to be previously a researcher just like Emile. However, this time his job is to become a cake shop owner which is quite a lot of people's interest. Very different from what was previously imagined. Remembering Mrs. Elena is a professor. After Gabriel and Leo met him, this time they both decided to return to Antoni's residence. Because that's where their base is for now. They also previously said goodbye to Emile and his family and thanked him for helping Gabriel at that time. Their meeting with Mrs. Elena did not escape Emile's help. This time the information that was obtained was enough just to wait for news from Mckena. And until now Mckena also has not contacted the two of them.
"How did you know that Antoni was missing?" ask Leo
"I told you no. When I tried to contact him, there was no answer and I tried to track him down and it turned out that his cell phone was there.”
"You know it's going to be a little dangerous if you let it go."
"Yes. I know. Then what next?”
"For the time being, don't move until we hear from Mckena."
"OK."
“After all, what other disaster is to come? That would be a danger to us.”
Arriving at the residence of Antoni. The two of them directly entered the residence and tried to rest for some time. The upper building which was previously destroyed has now begun to be repaired. The survivors have also gone about their normal activities without any worries. It's hard to believe that the population of this city is quite strong considering that there were previous accidents that killed many people. However, they are still able to live a cheerful life as usual. The mission carried out by them this time is quite troublesome. The investigation carried out by the security team only knew the enemy's movements without realizing the other side. Gabriel then lay down on the sofa in Antoni's study. He who began to think about something made him silent and daydreaming. Leo who was currently reading some notes and linking them to each other kept him a little busy compared to Gabriel. How long had he been this time just daydreaming and like that.
"Hey. In that place, I accidentally met a woman named Ilya. The person who kicked me down from the roof of the building. Do you know? It feels like I'm going to martyr."
"What? who?"
"I think that woman is also involved in something. Because I saw a group of people coming using the portal in front of her before the girl kicked me down. Do you know what that means?”
“Hmm….. quite complicated.”
"Obviously there's something to hide. Didn't you think about getting there?”