Once the sky had started to darken, everyone was now in a place they thought was safe. Jobs that require going home at night can no longer be found in this city. Those who were the original inhabitants of this city already knew the reason for this all and even from their ancestors. People who now spend their time in a place that can be called home. There their small activities run as usual in human life. Regardless of what is forbidden. With full of joy behind a mask that shows happiness, it saves a very deep wound. Fake smiles are no longer a secret to those who live in this city.
Right now everyone is going through a difficult time. Where they have to accept the fact that the entity is back. Time flies too fast, that's what all those who study history say. Not a few of them forget it because of the nightmare. Tonight Antoni is cooking fish soup served with tomatoes. Gabriel then exited his room and moved towards the dining table. There Antoni and Leo were already sitting. Not long after, Gabriel also sat down with the two of them to finish dinner. After that, they then went back to doing their work in the study. This place is indeed their headquarters.
"How far are you now?" ask Gabriel
"This time it has started to enter the web," said Antoni
“Are you okay with helping us like this?” ask Gabriel
"Does not matter. I'm also a member of a human protection organization after all. It's my job."
"Thank you."
"Hey, there's no need to be like that."
"Oh yeah, tomorrow morning there's someone who might be able to help us. That person can be said to be a long-lived predecessor. I think it will help a little to remember that a fairytale-like existence that is still alive at this time whether it's real or not I'll find out.”
“Earlier, I also gathered various evidences pointing to it. This is not complete. But in the museum where I used to work there are many books that say it's true," said Leo
"Good. That way the puzzle might be solved.”
"Then what should I do now?" ask Gabriel
"You have nothing to do, it seems. How about you help me."
"Okay."
They diligently continue to explore the data on the web. Right at the headquarters of the human protection center, Jake who was busy with his work then someone approached him and asked something. That person is none other than the deputy leader named Daniel. The two of them talked in Jake's room for a long time. Their conversation is fairly close to this case. The base that wasn't destroyed by the attack of course had a shield covered in special spells. Even though the barrier was destroyed by the intruders who attacked them recently, the organization quickly dealt with it. now under the sky of Antherius. Someone came near the headquarters and watched the place from a distance. If viewed from a different angle, the location of the central headquarters with several other coordinate points are connected to form a symbol. This time at Antoni's residence, they continued to explore until they finally decided to take a break because it was getting late.
"Now just rest first, tomorrow will be continued," said Antoni
"Okay."
Gabriel who went straight to his bedroom and immediately lay down. Soon he was asleep. Leo also started to fall asleep as soon as he lay down on the bed. The peaceful night was so beautiful. Antoni then rushed to his bed and before going to bed, not long after, Antoni got a message from someone he didn't know containing a warning. Because Antoni is not the type of person who easily believes in something, he finally ignored the message and fell asleep.
"Why are you silent? Isn't now the time?" said the woman who looked like a celebrity.
"Do not rush. It won't be fun if you kill them right away," said a man wearing a hat
“If you look at the timing, it's too soon isn't it?” said a blonde man
"Shut up everyone. The big lord will be angry if you act without orders,” said a young man wearing glasses
The atmosphere of the place that was previously bustling with debate, was now as quiet as it was tonight. The place where they gathered was a dimly lit room that had luxurious decorations like in a noble's residence. An eerie atmosphere filled the room. Now a warning message came to the Strauss residence. A servant came to deliver the news and of course made Ilya smile smirking. Tonight Ilya is in a music room, where Ilya plays a song Moonlight Sonata. The melodic strains that came out of the piano made the whole room filled with harmony. An old castle in the southeastern region of Eldelius belongs to the Strauss family. A respectable family from generation to generation to the last successor named Ilyasviel Strauss.
"Miss, do you want to take a shower?" said a waiter
"Not."
"Okay. I'm sorry."
"Wait a minute."
"Yes?"
"Bring me some red tea."
"Okay miss."
The waiter left the music room and then came back with a glass of red tea that Ilya wanted.
"This is tea, miss."
"Just keep it there."
"OK. I'm sorry miss."
"Yes."
Not long after, Ilya took the glass of red tea and drank it until it was finished. With just one gulp. After the piano playing stopped, Ilya then contemplated something. Silence without saying a word. The next day in the city of Eldelius which is quite beautiful. Gabriel woke up from his sleep and he was grateful that this time he didn't dream of anything strange. He quickly rushed to go take a shower. After bathing, Gabriel made breakfast by toasting whole wheat bread. Antoni and Leo came over to him and then the three of them had breakfast first.
"Mckena hasn't come back yet?" ask Gabriel
"Not yet. Looks like this time it will take a long time that's why it's not coming back, "said Antoni
"I'm worried though," said Gabriel
"Instead of worrying about it, you better worry about yourself," Leo said
"Did you experience anything strange?" Antoni asked Gabriel
"Now luckily not."
"Are you always like that?"
"Right. sometimes strange things always happen to me. It sucks."
"This is bad."
"What?" ask Leo
"Nothing."
The morning that started with breakfast was finally over. Gabriel then went outside to get some fresh air while finding some information he might need. Gabriel walked around the area until he came to what looked like a music equipment store. Because he wasn't a musician, he didn't enter the place and then he arrived at an art gallery. Seeing that intrigued him, Gabriel finally entered the place and there he was warmly welcomed by the staff. Once inside, there were so many paintings that amazed him and couldn't stop looking at him. Until finally there was a painting that really caught his attention, namely a girl with a beautiful face with silver hair. Gabriel seriously looked at the painting, in the blink of an eye he realized something.
“Excuse me,” said someone beside Gabriel
"Oh, yes? What is it?"
“This is a brochure for the painting exhibition next week. Please have a look,” said a woman while handing Gabriel a brochure. He quickly took it and wanted to have a look.
"This..."
"If you are interested you can come."
"Oh, yes."
Gabriel who saw the brochure, it was actually recorded there next week and he thought it was quite interesting while gathering some information on this city. Gabriel then continued himself looking at the beautiful painting in front of him. now he looked back at the painting before Leo finally called him.
"Hello?"
"Where are you now?"
“Art gallery. What is it?"
"Hurry up, it's bad."
"What?"
Leo immediately turned off the call, making Gabriel feel anxious and rushed to Antoni's residence. He ran quickly then took a taxi to get there quickly. Arriving at Antoni's residence, Gabriel immediately went inside and there they were both looking at something in front of Antoni's computer monitor. Gabriel who saw it was also very surprised by it. A terrible sight was seen there. The three of them couldn't say a word and just kept silent.
“That article, where did you find it?” Gabriel said
"This was on the pages of a newspaper 50 years ago."
“That old?”
"Right. and the one who found it was Leo.”
“Hey, what does this mean?” Gabriel asked Leo
"I do not understand too. However, the case does not seem random. Oh yeah, if based on the year it matches what's in the document," said Leo
"What document?"
“I found it in a museum drawer when I was working at the madam's museum. And I found this," said Leo while showing something.
“Wow, this… you should have told Jake this,” Gabriel said
"Jake already knows."
"What? Are you sure?" ask Antoni
"That's right. I already told him. That's why this mission was given."
"Quite reasonable."
“Wait a minute, if those who lived 50 years ago knew of the Abyss. How long have they been here, actually?” Gabriel said
"That's what I'm going to find out," Leo said
The three of them are faced with the reality of the past which is quite a mystery. Until the ambition to find out the truth culminated in them. The tragedy that had been hidden for so long, the people who went through a strange metamorphosis made them more and more curious about it. The crimes that continue to occur in this country are not only that, they also take the lives of innocent people. The falsehood of reality, even all of this, reveals a truth beyond reason.