These people came to Ilya who was standing on top of the building. They wear strange clothes and also strange white masks. One of them apparently said something to Ilya.
"You already know about that, don't you? You better not play around," said the person to Ilya.
"Who's playing games? Get out of here," said Ilya, who then pointed a gun at them. However, it turns out that Ilya's shot was successfully avoided and they immediately left using teleportation.
"I hope you don't stray. Miss Strauss," said the man
Now, there was only Ilya up there. The wind then blows and blows out her beautiful hair. In a different place, Leo was waiting for Gabriel, but he didn't come. Until finally Leo contacted him and was picked up.
"Hello?"
"Hey, where have you been? Didn't I tell you you have to meet me it's important."
"Excuse me, is this guy's friend?"
"Eh?"
"I want to tell you something."
"What?"
Surprised, Leo immediately left from there and headed to where Gabriel was. This time Gabriel was in a place that turned out to be a resident's house. Someone found him unconscious around the abandoned building. However, Gabriel was not injured at all and simply lost consciousness. Arriving there, Leo immediately came to see his condition. When he was about to see Gabriel's condition, Leo then remembered something. Antoni hasn't contacted him yet. The last time he contacted him was that day.
"What about his condition?" said Leo to a man who allegedly found Gabriel who was unconscious in that place.
"He wasn't hurt at all luckily. But until now still not awake. At first I was going to call an ambulance but there was no sign of an accident. I think this young man is just tired and sleeping there.”
"Good grief."
"This is the cell phone."
"Yes. Thank you."
"Are you guys new?"
"Eh? That, to be more precise, we are not natives of this town.”
"Oh, that's right."
"Is there something?"
“Usually the original people living in this city would never set foot in that place.”
"What? Why?"
“According to legend, that place is cursed. Even now even though it's been a long time the building has magic power.”
"What? impossible."
“Of course young people like you wouldn't believe that. it's been a long time."
"How long?"
“Almost 100 years. Yes, I'm sure of that."
'100 years? Again 100 years. What was going on at that time?' Leo thought
In the afternoon, Gabriel was still unconscious. Leo waited for him to wake up at the residence of an old man named Emile. A fairly comfortable place to live in. There's so much that makes Leo wonder. But, all of that was buried because he didn't want to feel like he didn't know himself. The sun was about to turn into a dark night. Not long after, Gabriel opened his eyes. He looked around and saw that he had woken up somewhere else. because previously he remembered falling on top of an abandoned tall building around the area while looking for Antoni's whereabouts. Gabriel then held his head which felt dizzy. In front of him was an old man as well as Leo. Gabriel who was still confused didn't say anything and just looked at them with a confused look.
"Thank goodness you're awake. How was your sleep? Good?" said the old man to Gabriel.
"What? Oh, that... by the way who are you?”
“I am Emile, who found you lying near the old building.”
"Oh really? Thank you."
“Then this is my residence. Sorry if it didn't make you comfortable."
"Not really. In fact, I am very grateful.”
“Previously how did you get there?”
“That, I came to look for the whereabouts of my friend Antoni. Because when I tracked it, the phone showed the location. I installed a spy app to track him down.”
"I already guessed. You were there by chance."
"Eh?"
“You should have told me if you wanted to find that person,” said Leo
"I was going to tell you. You just didn't pick it up."
"Is that true?"
"Yes."
“Since you've come to your senses, how about you two have dinner with us here?” ask Emile
“Ah, of course,” said Leo
The two of them then went to dinner together with Emile's family. In the house he was with his wife and one small daughter, about 12 years old. They are enjoying autumn food. There is soup and also a few pieces of meat that look tempting with a mix of spices. The warm atmosphere in this family reminds of Gabriel's childhood.
“Which city are you two from?” said Emile's wife
"We're from Antherius," Leo said
"What? serious?" said Emile
"So true. We came here on a mission,” said Gabriel
"I see. Be careful," said Emile
“We try to avoid conflicts as much as possible. It's just that our mission here isn't all there is to it."
"It's fine if you don't want to say it. After all, it's time for you to move and stop it compared to us who can only accept fate," said Emile
"Does everyone know about it?" ask Gabriel
"Not. Only a few people didn't delete it," said Emile's wife
"Delete what?"
"Lost history."
Gabriel and Leo who heard this made them both immediately look at each other followed by a face that was quite surprised. Their conversation went on for a long time. Until dinner is over. Unexpectedly, tonight it rained heavily accompanied by lightning that struck. They both had to stay in this place. The colder air is a sign of bad news for some people who still believe in the supernatural. Under the misty sky of Eldelius, the very crowded people suddenly became as quiet as in the graves as soon as it rained at night. Leo who was sitting chatting with Mr. Emile and talking about the origin of the curse. However, Emile didn't say anything and just said something else. Gabriel who then looked outside while staring at the heavy rain that was raining down on the city. Gabriel was still thinking about today's events. And Ilya's face that always appeared in his head made him feel even more curious about that person. Not only that, Gabriel was also curious about who the group of people who suddenly came were. Even though he had only glimpsed it.
"Are you sure it's okay?" Emile said to Leo who was in front of him.
"It would really help if you were willing to say so," Leo said, taking a sip of coffee.
"If you don't mind, fine I'll tell you as best I can."
"Thank you."
The man then told how the legend began, there was a very terrible incident and will never be forgotten by anyone who lived at that time. 100 years ago, the tragedy that was erased from history until the present generation who accepted the fate line knew nothing but death. They purposely closed their ears and eyes to it because the horror depicted cannot be forgotten. Archaeologists living in this era try to bring it up but it's all in vain. There is so much that cannot be reached. Leo, who continued to listen to stories from Emile, made himself even more sure of his mission. The beginning where the human protection organization sent him on this mission. It was getting late, the rain was getting heavier, the sound of lightning that kept breaking the eardrums made Emile's child named Firentia continue to feel scared and take cover under the blanket on the sofa. Gabriel also later joined Leo and Emile as well.
"How did you know the story?" asked the curious Gabriel
“It was my ancestors who left behind an old book containing witnesses to the incident. it's just that it's an ancient language so we had a bit of trouble translating it.”
"Then may I see it?" ask Leo
"Please."
They then moved from the living room to a room that looked like the family's private library. In a room that is quite large, there are books that are quite interesting for Leo. The two of them then looked around. Emile came to the two of them with an ancient black book called "The Last Spirit's Journey." Leo and Gabriel who then sat on the library chair opened the book slowly. Emile was happy to tell the two of them because in his eyes, they both had the same fate line. As soon as Leo opened the first page of the book, he saw a dark hexagon symbol filled with small ancient writing. Leo tried to translate it bit by bit and finally figured out what the symbol meant.
"What does it mean?" Gabriel asked.
“Abyss Ritual.”
"What?"
"It's written like that here. by the way what is your job Mr Emile?” ask Leo
"I'm just a researcher at the Elderius museum."
"What? It's an honor for me to meet you," Leo said politely.
"It does not matter. Do not like that. you just have to act normal.”
"Thank you. Did you do the research yourself?” Leo asked curiously.
"Not. I have several colleagues. It's just that they're now…”
"I totally understand what you're saying. It is very dear.”
"It is true. but, on the other hand, I am also pleased with the presence of the two of you.”
"Really?" Gabriel asked.
"Right. because it has been a long time according to some astrologers who said there would be a star that could illuminate the darkness of Fedelion. Could it be a coincidence?”
“About that….. I…” Gabriel said
"Does not matter. Everyone's beliefs are different."
Leo then turned to the next page and there were written several stories that said it would happen 100 years ago. Where, everyone is suffering a lot and it's like being in hell. Neatly written using metaphors makes Leo feel a little need to think hard.