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Chapter 2 Reality or Illusion?

At the exact same time in an old castle belonging to the Strauss family. There Ilya was sitting on a chair in front of the dining table. In front of him was served steak which became his dinner menu. Under the dim light, Ilya enjoyed his meal. When he was about to cut meat using a knife, Ilya then felt a premonition in his head. Ilya then flashed a grinning smile while eating his dish. The steak looks quite horror with the appearance of the sauce similar to blood making quite goosebumps. The atmosphere of the room filled with gothic decorations adds to the creepy atmosphere. Behind the window, lightning struck, the rain was getting heavier, making Eldelius cold tonight.
"Look at the weather. Is this a bad sign?” said a shop owner to his customers who were there while waiting for the rain to stop
"How long will it be like this?"
People in this city have had a bad feeling for a long time every time it rains accompanied by lightning. The clock shows 9 o'clock in the evening. The houses that adorn this megapolis city turn dark. They seemed to deliberately turn off the lights. This time at headquarters, the pensive Gabriel soon gave him a cup of coffee to warm the atmosphere.
"You want?"
"Oh, yes."
"Maybe you're confused. But that's the truth."
“Actually, there's a lot I want to ask. First, how did this start? And then, why is it like this?”
"Everything starts with history."
"What?"
“But, everyone doesn't remember it, there's not even a record. You know why?”
"So what?"
“Everyone hates that. not sure what it is but that's a possibility. Archaeologists and other scientists tried to reveal it again to no avail. That's why no one knows."
"Oh, I see."
"Oh yes. Tomorrow we will go on a trip. Do you mind?”
"Because Leo also wants to be faster, so it's not a problem."
"Good."
“That person earlier, had a mark on his arm. I clearly saw it.”
"Sign?"
"Yes. Some kind of symbol."
“Hmm....this is interesting. It's late you better rest there."
"Oh, yes. See you tomorrow."
"Yo."
Gabriel then left Mckena's room. On his way to his room, he then felt a strange sensation in his head. Not only that, the horrific memories in his dream continued to appear and made him suddenly stagger. Arriving in Gabriel's room, he lay down on the soft bed. His tired body then fell asleep easily. This time in his dream he saw a childhood memory of Gabriel which was getting more and more hazy. The light that shines makes the eyes feel sore. Inside, her cheerful self was filled with happiness. Until one day, where everything turned bathed in blood. The memory made him sink even more under the shadow of darkness. Gabriel who saw himself in the mirror reflected in his young self continued to stare at him with a cold gaze. the emotionless face makes it seem like someone else. he slowly tried to get out of the room and again it was all in vain.
"You're going to run away?"
"Weren't you the one who started it?"
"Coward!"
"How long are you going to be like that?"
"Why don't you just die Gabriel!"
Gabriel, who continued to hear the words of his young self, continued to frighten him until he finally injured himself by hitting all the mirrors and then stabbed the broken glass scattered there into his left arm. While holding back the pain he couldn't get away from the horrible atmosphere and continued to stare at his small self and continued to laugh at him. The feeling was getting more and more peaked, blood was pouring from his hands. His moans echoed in every corner of the room.
"Damn it. What about this?” Gabriel said
Not long after, Gabriel woke up feeling surprised while sweating profusely on his forehead. Gabriel who had woken up, then looked at the clock and it was still night. His breathing was getting heavier and harder so he couldn't go back to sleep. A blank stare adorned him. This wasn't the first time Gabriel had dreamed of this and as time went on it felt like reality.
“If it continues like this, I'm going to go crazy,” Gabriel grumbled
The next day, Leo and Mckena were already in Jake's room, both of them just waiting for Gabriel's arrival. And sure enough, it wasn't long before Gabriel came to meet them. This time everyone had gathered and prepared to leave. Jake just told him his plan and then the three of them followed suit.
"Okay, come on. Time to go," said Mckena
"Excuse us first," Leo said
"Yes. Be careful you guys," said Jake
Now the three of them left the base and got into a special car. Gabriel just walked after them without saying anything. It was Leo who realized something was wrong with Gabriel and just left it like that without asking much. Their journey to the city of Eldelius took quite a long time because the distance was quite far so they had to spend 5 hours traveling. On the way the three of them didn't talk much and just focused.
“Did something happen, Gabriel?” Mckena said while driving
"Not."
"Is that true? Are you unwell?”
"Not."
“Hmm.... how strange, before you looked amazing. Why are you like this now?”
"That's enough. Leave it alone," Leo said
"It's no good just to let it be," said Mckena
"Besides, it's useless to ask, there will be no satisfactory answer."
"Yes yes."
In a place similar to a base, people were gathering in the dark. The room is minimal with light making their faces invisible. Everyone was silent looking at someone. There, stood a person who looked desperate with a look that wanted to run away. His hands were bound by handcuffs in front of them everyone was in tears. His body covered with wounds made blood dripping down his clothes. Not long after, someone wearing a large necklace approached the person and immediately took him to a table and forced the man down. His hands and feet were tied. Several people who were there immediately surrounded him and someone using a magic circle emitted a smoke which then swallowed the man viciously. Those present were just silent and enjoyed the atmosphere.
"This is fun."
Several people around Eldelius city were going about their daily activities as if nothing had happened. the news seen on various television stations does not disturb their activities. People look busy. This time, it was at a pharmaceutical company owned by a person named Jodie. There all the workers are busy. Jodie sat in her chair and enjoyed her free time watching the news on the television channel. Not only that, Jodie also got a call from someone.
"Hello?"
"Have you prepared it?"
"Of course. How about you? Can you meet me over the weekend?”
"Not. Just send me what I asked for. That way the transaction is complete.”
"Oh, yes of course. I will process it quickly. By the way, when will the auction be held?”
"You can simply look at the schedule on our website."
"Oh yes. OK. Of course."
Someone who called Jodie is a mysterious person. After getting a call from that person, Jodie quickly went straight to her workers and immediately prepared the items ordered by that person. Inside the highly developed company the busy atmosphere persisted even into sunset. This time Mckena together with the two of them had arrived at the city of Eldelius. Once in this city the three of them immediately met someone who would help them. Right in a house that looks just a box-shaped building. The three of them immediately got out of the car and then knocked on the door. Moments later a man came out the door. Her hair is brown and looks pretty neat.
"Oh, you have arrived," said the person
"How are you?" ask Mckena
"Still the same as usual. Oh yeah, who are those two?”
“Introduce them my comrades. This is Leo and this one is Gabriel.”
"Hello," Gabriel said
"Hello sir," Leo said
"Hello too, I'm Antoni. Come on in," said Antoni to the three of them
As soon as he entered Antoni's house, it turned out that it was not an ordinary place. Rather like an executive headquarters. There are lots of electronic items and computers like hackers' property. Not only that, it also includes a lot of weapons and laboratories. It is known that Antoni is a member of a human protection organization who deliberately mingles with ordinary people and lives in this city. When the three of them began to discuss the purpose and purpose of his arrival, of course, Antoni accepted their offer to help. So far the news of the destruction of Antherius had indeed spread to even the corners of Fedelion. For some time they had to use Antoni's residence as a base. This investigation does not require many agents, just them. However, the reality is not as easy as imagined.
"Are you sure? It will be dangerous," said Antoni
"Does not matter. Besides, there's something I want to know," Leo said
“I don't think you'll just be involved with that group. Oh yes, if this is out of control. Is it okay for us to have to come meet that person, "said Antoni
"Does not matter. Sooner or later it's bound to happen," Mckena said
"Did you do all this?" asked Gabriel curiously
"Right. because here I am the only one left so what can I do.”
"What? only you left?”
"I'll tell you later. Now how about we eat BBQ outside," said Antoni
"Wait a minute, at a time like this?" ask Leo
"So what? After all, you've come all this way and haven't enjoyed this city even for a while? That would be detrimental."
"Come on. It won't be long," said Mckena
Finally they agreed to go around the city for a while and enjoy the BBQ. They eat at a special restaurant that serves the city's famous BBQ. A slightly different megapolis atmosphere from Antherius.

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