After Two Decades
Concepts of Time and Life

I don't think time is going so fast. Morning has become day, afternoon has become evening, evening has become night, night has become dawn, dawn has become morning. The sun rises in the eastern skyline, so people begin to move and work. Sunset at the western end of the sky, then people returned home to rest—though there are still people on the move. When the sun rose again the next day, people started working again. And so on repeatedly without stopping. The cycle of life continues to accelerate like a bullet train that the driver ran. The wheels of the economy rotate like a water turbine powered by the swift flow of a river.

Day by day passed. Week to week. Corp. Masadepan continues to rotate on its economic axis. Money flows from the rising turnover. The market charts are back up uncontrollably. However, that is not what I highlighted, I was less concerned with economic affairs such as world stock indices, rising dollars, news about investment offers, or anything like that. Usually the only one who can struggle with such a thing is a real businessman, while I do not have the soul of the whole business. I only pay attention to this if it is needed in my work. So, I don't highlight that during the days and weeks changing weeks, which are passing by this fast. My focus is on Korp's lab. Masadepan. The development of the Time Machine project is increasingly making me impatient. Until we finally get to the day I'm really looking forward to. It was incredible enthusiasm that flooded me. The Time Machine was finally finished. The laboratory has conducted the test three times. Too bad, I didn't have time to participate there during the test. At least I got some good news, the results of the trial stated that our Time Machine project was successful. The Time Machine really works as well as it should. All the designs and features created, function according to the original purpose. Then the suit is perfected, our latest invention is ready to be launched to the public. Creating a new history in the industry. Make this country will be highlighted one world.

And today is the day in question. This morning, the Launch of the First Time Machine prototype was held on a large scale, held in the most magnificent and famous auditorium building in the city center with a capacity to accommodate thousands of invitations.

Corp. Masadepan did not playfully hold this event, all planned carefully. This big event was attended by thousands of people from all walks of life. It includes great figures and elites that not just anyone can meet. Such as officials and high-ranking officials in government institutions, successful and wealthy businessmen, masters from various high schools, leading scientists of the country, actors of entertainment such as artists and artists, etc, and a large number of community leaders. It was new from within the country, while from abroad, from various corners of the world also present in droves famous people from various fields. Starting from the world's wealthy businessmen–which among them are the bosses of a number of the most popular social media platforms–especially in the field of advanced technology, then there are also political figures from various countries, famous scientists, and, even world-class cinema figures— some of which are identical to fictional films containing elements of the time machine— is also present, he said, and many more great figures of the world that will not be enough for me to demand one by one. All are elite and wealthy. Attend this event to witness the launch of our latest discovery, a world-shattering masterpiece. Just imagine, as soon as the news of the completion of the Time Machine Project was smelled by the media crew, immediately a flock of press mosquitoes invaded us. Covering labs and interviewing scientists, even myself. They come from various news editors, ranging from newspapers, online news, and a number of television stations. Not only the local class, but it has already reached international. Not until 24 hours later, let alone online news articles or television shows, pictures containing funny jokes on social media about our Time Machine have sprung up and circulated rapidly. The world welcomes our discovery. The event, which took place this morning, was broadcast live on several private television stations. Less fun what else this show is.

The event began at nine in the morning, when all the invitations had gathered in the room of this auditorium hall. The show was performed on a large stage, while the audience all sat in the stands surrounding the stage. It was like a national seminar. In the middle of the grill, our sophisticated invention device was put there. Time Machine, with still covered in a wide white cloth to make many people curious. Which will be opened when the series of events reaches its peak.

The event opened with the appearance of a famous domestic band and singer, making a festive atmosphere. Continued with a speech from the regional head, a speech from Mr. Roy as the director of the Korp. Masadepan, a welcome speech from the representatives of our business partners from overseas, interspersed with the appearance of the band and singer again, another speech and education from some scientists, interspersed with the appearance of a band and singer again, until it came to the core session where I brought it myself.

Yes, I was the one who was lined up to host that core event. Selected by Prof. Ram direct. To present our detailed Time Machine demonstration to thousands of people from all over the world. Profs. Ram entrusted this task to me, and it was approved by Mr. Roy. So in the morning before noon, in front of thousands of great figures of various circles, I spoke out loudly. Like a good motivator.

"Esteemed audience," I began to speak confidently in English– because my listeners came from all over the world. "We live in a millennial age. Where technology is advancing rapidly. Even ten years ago, it was called the millennial era and we have passed it. The world has changed. Evolving is advancing. Running far ahead. The world needs renewal. Innovations that will work a lot into the future later. To that end, we contribute to the advancement of the world of technology with our latest discovery. The Americans, Russians, Japanese, and Germans tried to create it. Even though it ended in failure. Now I am proud to say that we have succeeded in creating what we can only see in film, television, and fictional works. We managed to make everything real. By gathering 23 world-leading scientists, designed over the years, worked for months, cooperating with a lot of financiers, pouring funds that are not kidding, so that the creation of this masterpiece."

"Girls I respect, I introduce to you all, the first prototype of a time-traveling machine, give a standing ovation to the Gate of the Past v.1.0!"

As soon as I finished speaking, the veil that covered our great discovery was pulled back. Now the whole audience can see clearly. Applause and cheers filled the room. Shouts of enthusiasm, admiration, praise, so that for a moment the entire auditorium became excited. All eyes were fixed to the center of the room, without blinking a second.

Our Time Machine was on display dashing there making many flabbergasted heads. With a simple form and appearance. It's easy to describe it, because unlike what you've always seen in movies or fiction, the shape of this sophisticated device we call a time machine is two chairs of metal material. Very simple. Yes, our time machine is completely chair-shaped. However, the chair is not just any chair, on the right and left side there is a desk as a control panel with the most advanced computer operating system. The long, colorful cables are like thousands of snakes crawling around and connecting to many parts of the chair, as well as some enhancements. This advanced chair is equipped with an elegant design, making it comfortable for users.

"Maybe you're all surprised to see his form" I continued my speech. "A pair of chairs that you see, can take you to the past and see what happened there clearly, he explained. Maybe in your mind, you wonder why our time machine is named the Gate of the Past or I am short Ward. Because of what, maybe this will be very disappointing for you, but our time machine does not allow to travel to the future. Wh why? If this machine can do that, and it's renamed the Gate of the Future, it's shortened to B*ngsad."

Instantly, the laughter of the audience broke out into the ceiling of the room. Although the laughing is not all, because people from abroad must only be confused and think where the funny jokes me.

"I'm kidding" I continued. "So this is actually, the machine we created was indeed from the beginning not designed to travel time into the future. Since the beginning of the design, the feature did not exist. Not because of anything, but sorry if it will ruin your expectations, I reiterate to you all, that no matter how sophisticated we are able to create cutting-edge technology, we are able to create cutting-edge technology, we will never be able to resist God!"

"I repeat once, no matter how sophisticated we are able to create technology, we will not be able to resist God. You understand, do you mean? What happens in the future is the secret of God, a secret of nature that we will only know when we have experienced and passed through it. We will not be able to know what happens in the future, because it will create a prolonged paradox and fatal logical chaos. So, if you're here to try a time machine to see what your future looks like, apologize profusely, your hope is hope."

"Back again to the name of this time machine, the Gate of the Past aka Ward. Names are given not just any, but because this machine does allow you to see what happened in the past in the true sense. Is this against God? Of course not. Because I say we look at the past, not the past. You confused? I explain this, this machine we created only serves to see the past. Just look at what happened, and can't change anything that has happened. Again sorry to ruin your expectations, but I reiterate again that we cannot resist God. What has happened in the past is absolute and irreversible. God gave us painful things in the past to teach us. Action changes the past, never happens. To be honest, I have a dark past, there are events in the past that I regret and never expected to happen. I also thought about changing the past because of the magnitude of regret. However, someone once told me that no matter how painful the past, never think of changing and undoing the past, it is we who must be changed for the better by learning from experience. That's the real purpose of having less fun in the past. To make us better and stronger in the future."

The entire room immediately rumbled by a standing ovation. All the spectators were instantly enlightened with sudden enthusiasm. They cheered excitedly.

"That's what I want to convey with the creation of our time machine. Because many people are still upset by what happened in their past, they dream of going to the past with the aim of changing what has happened. I'm telling you, we won't be able to do that. Our Time Machine was not created for that. I'm telling you why America failed when it tried to create a time machine. Since they are designed, they are oriented to go into the future. Look, they've failed. Japan, Russia, and Germany also tried to create a time machine. But again, they create a plan to go into the past and change what has happened. Look, trillions of capital are scorched with nothing to gain. Why did they fail? Because from the very beginning, they were wrong with the concept of time and life. It may be mostly inspired by what we see in the movies, but believe me, life doesn't go that way. Now I give you a light parable, like a movie you can watch on your phone screen. The story of our lives is likened to the road as the story of the film. If you finish watching the movie, you will know all the story from beginning to end. Well, it turns out the end of the story hangs and you become curious how the story continues. I asked, can you force to watch the sequel while the filming has not been carried out? Of course you can't, brothers."

"And also in other examples, for example, you forget one part of the story. You want to see it again. Can it? Sure can. You just have to press the button on the screen to play back the movie, whether it's a few minutes back or repeat from the beginning. Then you will see the scene you have seen before. And I asked, can you change the story? Can't do. The story will remain the same. You can only see what the 'director' has presented to you, while you will not be able to change the story. Such is our life, God is the director who creates the storyline of life while we are just the audience in charge of enjoying it without much protest."

I paused for a moment. Looking at the thousands of pairs of eyes that were all focused on me. They were stunned and tried to digest the words I flowed with vigor. I've been waiting a long time to tell this to a lot of people.

"Maybe you'd think, 'Ah, then what advanced machine that time? Going into the future cannot, changing the past can't either. What use?'. Let me explain to you, that many secrets and events in the past are deliberately hidden by some parties for certain purposes. You may have heard the term wasted history or forgotten history. Too many facts are hidden and lost in civilization. However, now with Bangsal, we can find out the story of the past as complete as possible. Reveal historical facts that were lost. There will be no past events that can be hidden anymore. Do you remember the case of a social activist who was poisoned on a plane decades ago, which until now has not been known? Get ready, with the wards it'll be uncovered."

The whole room became quiet. Amazed, flabbergasted, and confused to have to react with how. None of them thought I would convey such a sensitive matter. Maybe they are thinking, Wah, it turns out that Ren has the courage to talk like that in public. I just smiled knotty.

"In addition, in another example, Ward will make it easier for security forces to investigate crimes. A case of corruption, for example, when an official is suspected of involvement. By using the Ward, we can see what this official did in the period before he was arrested. Watching his past. If he does, it will be seen and can be used as absolute evidence. He will not be able to give up again, because what happened in the past cannot be engineered. Same for other criminal cases. That's just some of the functions of our time machine, there are many others."

After that, the audience finally gave me a standing ovation that made the entire room rumble. I smiled with satisfaction. Finally what had been struggling in my head, can be channeled to the crowd. I'm so happy.

"Gentlemen," I said again casually. "From today be careful in acting and doing things, for no matter how small you may be, it may be seen."

I closed my long speech. The audience immediately exclaimed, cheered, clapped, making the spacious room crowded.