After getting drunk, Leo returned to Antoni's residence. There, he laid his body as soon as he arrived at the study sofa. His condition had improved quite a bit thanks to the potion given by the bartender earlier. Apparently that person was aware of Leo's condition from the start. And sure enough, that person kind of had a certain premonition that bad luck would be with that person. Over time, Leo began to recover and this time he wanted to contact Ilya by calling her from a phone call. Not long after, the call was connected and just waiting for an answer. A few minutes later, Ilya immediately picked up the call and at that moment they started chatting.
"Hello, what's wrong Leo? Did something happen?” said Ilya
"You are right. something's going on."
"What? how?"
“You know that district 63 has been destroyed recently? I think that's what they did and again some dark websites that I searched apparently they spread posters of a theater show that would be held somewhere in this city. Looks like we'll have to move on to find out if the drama community has anything to do with Abyss.”
"Ah, that's how it is. All right, I'm coming."
"Okay. It has been decided."
“What about Gabriel? Did that person also know about this plan?”
"Not yet. But it's clear Gabriel will definitely come because it's our mission.”
"Okay. Later I will come to your base and go there together.”
"Okay."
After the conversation was over, not long after that Ilya who was somewhere was surprised by the arrival of Temir towards him. This time the person showed his face and calmly approached Ilya who was sitting on a rooftop in the western region. Temir is seen carrying something in his suitcase and Ilya is starting to be wary of his presence. The look on his face seemed to be eating him.
"Ilyasviel. How are you? Looks like tonight you look happy? Oh yeah, I like how you look on stage. How about you come as a guest?” said Temir in an annoying tone.
"That is a good idea. Are you sure you won't regret it?”
"Sorry? What are you sorry for? No regrets in my life. You should have known it was Ilyasviel.”
"OK. I apologize for not knowing it.”
They are now facing each other. A cold look appeared on Ilya's face. While Temir, that person continued to show his annoying expression like a psychopath. Quiet talk was no more. The two of them fought on the rooftop and made a fuss. The place was destroyed by the magic explosion that Ilya released. In addition, Temir used a weapon of destruction that was in his briefcase. The battle lasted long enough that one of them was injured. Blood splatters were seen everywhere. The wound received by Temir was deep enough to make a hole in his left abdomen. When he was about to run away, Ilya immediately blocked him so that the person could not leave and the battle ended with Temir's death at Ilya's hands. After the battle, suddenly a heavy rain fell that swept all the blood on the floor. The red color dominated Temir's body and then left it there until the next day a security guard found him and took him immediately. News of Temir's death reached the celebrity-like woman's ears. The woman continued to curse and often beat her subordinates as an outlet for her anger.
It was still raining heavily even though it was already early in the morning. Eldelius seemed to cry with the various tragedies that befell him. Several groups of people who are thick with mystical culture come to the land of the dead and again perform terrible rituals at the expense of one of their members. Not long after that, they cried loudly for the departure of the soul of the person they sacrificed. The rain was getting heavier and there was barely any sunlight. Residents' activities began to be hampered due to heavy rains. They mostly started to hang around in the shade. Leo and Gabriel who were originally going to go to that place had to be delayed because the weather was not favorable. While the two of them were at Antoni's residence, someone came and pressed the bell so that it rang. Apparently that person is Ilya. Leo immediately opened the door quickly and let Ilya into Antoni's residence.
"Come in," Leo said
Ilya then entered their study and there was Gabriel who was in front of the monitor while browsing an internet forum. Seeing that Ilya was already there, Gabriel greeted him and then they all discussed what to do today.
"Oh, Ilia. You've come," Gabriel said
"So now what are we going to do?" said Ilya to the two of them in front of him
“It seems to be gathering a little more information and monitoring the movements of people on the dark web. Maybe one of them is a follower of the Abyss," said Leo
"It's quite reasonable. But, watching him like that won't be found out?"
"Of course not. With this disguise they won't notice the enemy's presence even up close.”
"Wow not bad."
“Oh yeah, last night someone came to kill me. It seems they have smelled our presence.”
"What? who?"
"One of those dark networks."
"Then where is that person now?"
"Of course it's dead. I killed him."
"What?"
Hearing Ilya's confession made them both surprised. Gabriel couldn't believe what Ilya had just said. Likewise with Leo. They both looked at Ilya with a look of wonder at the same time rejecting the fact.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" said Ilya
"You, why kill him?"
"Good grief. If I don't kill him that person will kill me. Don't you guys understand the situation too?"
“Alright, it's just self-defense anyway. I can understand," Leo said in a calm tone
“But, even so your actions were excessive. You just have to catch him and hand him over to the authorities.”
"I don't trust the authorities."
"Why? Their job is clearly to protect order.”
"I told you I couldn't believe it. They're just bullshit. The reality is the same.”
"What do you mean talk like that?"
"Are you sure you don't know?"
"Eh?"
Gabriel suddenly gasped and this time the memories in his head started to appear. Where at that time he was still a child was asking for help. However, no one paid any attention to him and in front of him was a glimpse of a tall, fully equipped man turning his head towards him. That person was none other than a member of the authorities. Gabriel's memory that was slowly fading again made him feel confused and looked at the two of them with a strange look. Ilya who realized that then tried to talk to him.
"Are you all right Gabriel?" ask Ilya
"Not. What's that? Why is my mind suddenly filled with strange visions?”
“What kind of strange vision did you see?”
“I saw my pitiful self and strangers who ignored me.”
"Looks like you should be taken to the doctor," Leo said
"Not. It wasn't a hallucination. That's your memory," said Ilya
"My memory?"
"Right."
"But why? Oh yeah, that's right, so far I have never found my childhood memories as if they all disappeared. And nothing at all that I remember even now. Could this be?”
"Wasn't the reason you accepted this mission because of that too?" Leo said
"Yes you're right. I finally found it little by little.”
"If you remember everything, what will you do?" Ilya asked with a curious face
"Who knows. Right now I'm just focused on that. maybe I can get a clue.”
“What about the mission? What is your mission to kill the Abyss?” ask Ilya again
"Not. We will stop it."
"Are you guys serious?"
"Of course. Because of them Atherius is now just a name.”
"Revenge yes. I understand. OK, I'll help."
"You're offering yourself all that?"
"What can you two do? Ordinary humans wouldn't be able to achieve it."
"Reach?"
“Apparently no one told you anything? Really?"
"I think Simon," Gabriel said
"Simon? Who is Simon?” Ilya asked doubtfully
“The one who saved me when you kicked me and fell from the roof of that building,” Gabriel said firmly
"Oh, that's when it seems. Sorry. If you don't drop you will die."
"I almost died. Luckily my body didn't fall to pieces."
"Are you still holding a grudge over that incident?"
"Damn of course."
"OK. You can take your revenge on me later when it's all over. So, what did Simon say?"
“That old man has an ancient record which is a copy of the death book. Unfortunately the original whereabouts of the book is unknown. And in the record is written history that was lost from civilization. The reason is still unclear because it is only written in the book of death. The note only says the writing is Alice and only a few paranoid stories about the curse that Alice releases. That's why they write legends that are considered taboo. That's all I know," Leo said
"Alice? Wait I've heard of it but where?” said Ilya
"Really?"
“Where is that person named Simon? I have to meet him."
"Wait, what for?"
“About Alice, of course. I don't know why this bothers me a little. You don't want to tell me?"
“Oh that……”
After that Ilya together with the two of them came to Simon's residence which was around the city center. Even though it was raining very hard today, Ilya was still clean hard to meet him because it was important. As a result, the two of them also went along with him because Ilya had previously been the target of assassins. The three of them left using the car that was previously rented by Leo. The heavy rain almost obscured the view. However, that did not stop their determination. Lightning flashed in the sky and took them by surprise. The weather is not very suitable for activities. Finally, after going through a quite challenging journey, the three of them arrived in front of Simon's residence.