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Chapter 6 Keep Looking

Today, exactly at 1 pm. Gabriel and Leo leave the hospital. Previously Gabriel was allowed to go home because his condition had improved. Leo who was with him finally went to a place not far from the heart of the city. A place that looks like a library towers over the center of this civilization. The building is quite striking because in front of the garden there is a statue. Leo along with Gabriel went in there. When they got there they both met the librarian. A young man wearing a beret hat, dark hair and blue eyes. The man's name is Alex. Without further ado, Leo immediately said the intent and purpose of coming to that place. Alex immediately guided the two of them to the third floor.
"Here. You can find the book you want. I'm sorry," Alex said to them both politely.
"Yes," said Leo
“There are a lot of books here. And worst of all, they all look the same," Gabriel said
"Just look for it. Do not talk too much."
"You are this."
They both look for a book that contains the history of 100 years ago. In this place which is famous for a lot of books according to archaeologists who study history. Gabriel carefully searched them one by one among all the books. Likewise with Leo who had been busy himself. Alex sat back in his seat and continued reading a classic novel. The atmosphere of the library, which was not much different from the one in the city of Antherius, made Gabriel nostalgic for a moment. And suddenly he remembered his friend named Seraphine. The memory suddenly appeared out of nowhere and made him feel short of breath. After that, Gabriel returned to looking for the book. The long-buried history made both of them feel curious. Regardless of how horrific events often occur, are they just coincidences or true as the detectives at the human protection organization say.
"Did you get it?" ask Leo
"Not yet. This is too much. Oh yeah, why not just tell the guards to look for him?”
“It would be troublesome if you ordered it.”
"Good grief. It's actually more troublesome."
“Stop complaining and just look.”
They are both still busy looking for a book that allegedly contains the information they want. Internet pages and even all websites do not contain information about that history. and the strangest thing is that every time you access the internet using these keywords, you always have bad luck. Computer viruses fill software. After almost 2 hours looking for the book Gabriel finally found it. The book is dark brown in color and has an old-fashioned cover. Leo then opened the book and tried to read it, however, the language used was poetic enough that he had difficulty understanding it. After that, the two of them borrowed the book. Once they were done with what they were looking for, it wasn't long before the two of them rushed to Antoni's residence. It had become their base.
“Gabriel, your phone is ringing,” said Leo
"Hello? Oh Mckena. How is the result? Did it go well?” said Gabriel over the phone
"I'll explain later. Now you download the tape I sent you."
"Okay."
"What did he say?" Leo asked curiously
“Mckena told me to download a record. So here's the recording."
Gabriel without further ado, immediately downloaded the recording that had just been sent by Mckena. The recording contains someone's conversation. They both listened to it to the end. Arriving at Antoni's residence, apparently Antoni has not arrived. they both entered his house using the password that was previously told by Antoni. The weather today was not too bright, black clouds filled Eldelius' sky and soon it started to rain. Gabriel who had entered Antoni's residence and finally sat on the sofa then tried to read the book they had just borrowed. Leo also started to analyze. In the forgotten history book on the first page there is a painting similar to the one in an art gallery. Gabriel then looked at it carefully and sure enough it was very similar. Leo who saw Gabriel's reaction then asked him.
"Is there something?" ask Leo
“This, there is no mistaking it.”
"What's not wrong anymore?"
“Same picture as the one in the art gallery.”
"What?"
"At first I wasn't sure. But after I noticed this is very similar not only similar but the same. According to gallery staff, the painting was indeed made 100 years ago. What does this mean…”
"Your opinion is fine. Before that I have to look more deeply into what is written in this book. Only then can it be concluded.”
"Yes, I understand."
"Oh yes, your dream. Did you have that dream again?”
"Not. Not showing up lately and I have to be grateful.”
"I don't think there's any other choice but to find him."
"Who? Is that person a genius? Don't tell me you told me to come to the fortune teller?"
"What are you talking about? of course not."
Outside the heavy rain drenched the city. The sound of thunder sounded loud and rattled the ears. Leo was focused on reading the contents of the history written in the book. Meanwhile Gabriel was busy looking for additional information on an internet forum. Even though he worked hard to find out, the results were still to no avail. Everyone who lives in this era seems to live as if under duress. Life is quite a mystery no one even said a word about it. Gabriel who was already bored with his task then he moved from his seat to the kitchen. After being in front of the refrigerator, he then took the beer that was there.
"Leo, you want one?" Gabriel said
"Not."
"Okay."
In the rain, a young man stood under the rushing water. The young man wore a hat like a chaplin and continued to stand while wearing a black umbrella. Right in front of him tall buildings close to each other. The person cast a spell and suddenly the building in front of him disappeared in a short time. Now only the rubble of the building with corpses strewn everywhere. The people who witnessed the incident were very frightened. Screams of agony were heard everywhere.
“Ritual finished,” muttered the stranger
District 45 in Eldelius City had just been destroyed. News filled the media quickly. the reporters immediately went to the scene and sure enough the area was destroyed like the city of Antherius. Unfortunately, no one survived. 5 minutes earlier, seen from above district 45 had a reverse pattern. And soon the stranger appeared and stood in the pouring rain. Horrible things kept happening. Gabriel who was watching a television program was shocked by the news. He was furious with what had just happened. Leo also heard this and just kept quiet.
"What is this? If it continues, it will cause many victims," ​​Gabriel grumbled
"Too late. Maybe some people will just make it a disaster.”
“What kind of disaster is this?”
"Abyss. It must be because of that.”
"Who are they actually?"
"I do not know."
"How can you jump to that conclusion if you don't know?"
“I'm just saying the worst. There's no way this is just fate. Didn't you realize that too? so just let it be. After all, it would be troublesome to act without thinking.”
Hearing Leo's words, Gabriel couldn't help but be silent. In a place that was a bar in the 23rd district where several women were at the side of a dark-haired man. The man had been continuing to finish the wine in front of him. The man's grin was enough to make goosebumps.
"Apparently it's over. It's too fast," said the man while moving the glass of wine in his hand
"Wouldn't it be better if it was done quickly," said a woman who was eccentric like a celebrity
"Rozal. You don't understand what fun is," said the man
"Of course I'm different from you Temir."
The night, which was covered in fear, made several security personnel immediately intervene. They come to the scene and try to reveal the culprit behind all this. Once they were gathered there there was really nothing they could do. People who are getting more and more panicked make them intend to leave this city because of the stress of what is happening. The security forces cannot guarantee their safety. Now everyone can only hope that they are safe no matter what happens to them. Leo began to understand what was written in the book. And now Leo still had to do his job. Gabriel was still in the living room watching television before he finally went to his room and intended to sleep.
Contrary to what had crossed his mind, Gabriel began to realize something. Slowly he tried to make peace with himself and began to remember the memories that had been lost. As soon as he closed his eyes he fell asleep. The next day, Gabriel woke up from his sleep and went to the bathroom. After finishing from the bathroom, Gabriel went to Antoni's study which had become their current headquarters. Seeing Leo, who had just woken up from his sleep, all night Leo did his homework until late at night and was forced to sleep on the sofa in the room. As soon as he woke up and saw Gabriel who was there, Leo immediately got up from the sofa and went to the bathroom. During this day Antoni did not return to his residence. They both had no suspicions at all and of course trusted Antoni that it would be fine. After finishing his bath, Leo resumed his analysis to the end. Gabriel decides to take over Antoni's job which must dive into the dark web and get as much information as possible.

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