After Two Decades
Go to the Past

The event continues into a demonstration session of how things work and how those Past Gates work. This time, Prof. Ram and a number of scientists also took the stage to accompany me.

The demonstration went well. The audience is excited to see how we explain how the Ward can operate. Describe one by one the devices that complement it, starting from the cables that are connected to each part of each other. Connected to a pair of gloves on the arms of each seat, connected to an advanced helmet on top of the backrest; also on an advanced screen in the control panel, the, or on a protector similar to a safety device when riding a roller coaster ride. Everything is complex and complex but neatly designed.

Profs. Ram also explains how the wards order users to time travel and see the past. That they have to sit in a chair and attach all the necessary devices and joints—like wearing a helmet complete with a virtual reality screen on his glass, gloves, and metal seat belt. All of that has to be done so that users really feel like they are in the past and can move around freely. Once all is installed, it's time to activate the control machine. Then set the date of the time you want to go. Then after that, just one press on one button, the journey starts. They will feel an incredible sensation that can not be explained in a few seconds. And boom, they arrived in the past. Their bodies remained in the seats, but what they felt was that they had moved to another world.

Profs. Ram speaks a language style that is easy to understand. He can tell it so clearly because he already feels it. Profs. Ram is one of the few scientists who have tried using our time machine. So, naturally he can explain in detail what the process series is like in full. In addition, our explanation process is aided by visual snippets that are shown on the big screen. The visual snippet is an animated piece by a special staff member of content creator Korp. Masadepan. So, all attendees can see how the process of time travel will be done through animated impressions that are easy to understand. They were excited to hear this long explanation. I'm sure, each one of them all wanted to feel what it was like to travel that time. Until finally this story reaches its end.

"And remember that the Gate of the Past does not carry out the process of physical transfer out of the timeline, but rather the visualization of the mind. So, there would be no such thing as being stuck in space time. I assure you, this wards is completely safe." That's Prof. Ram closed his long speech accompanied by a standing ovation from all the audience stands.

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The Past Gate Demonstration is over. Me and the scientists who had been by my side immediately went off stage and rested backwards. Furthermore, the event is interspersed with the appearance of band groups, singers, and other entertainment. After that, we arrive at the last session. The end of this great event.

For this last part, I was called again by the show's readers to go on stage. I am so excited to be back on stage. I have waited for this moment for a long time. I could not help the enthusiasm that was flooding all over my body.

"Gentlemen," I said. "This is the last part of the show. Maybe what you've been waiting for. However, more than you, I waited for this moment for months. Even I had to fight desperately for this chance I got. You know what I mean? Right, I'll time travel to the past."

At once all the audience exclaimed boisterously. For the umpteenth time, this vast room was filled with the roar of thousands of people who exclaimed with great enthusiasm.

"I won't be alone" I said later. "Connected seats available there are two. Then I will invite one more person to go with me. Guess who?"

The whole audience was whispering, guessing. Look here and there. Ask a partner. Making a small commotion.

"With all due respect" I cut through the commotion of the audience. "I invite my best friend to come on stage. Please accompany me on time travel. Everyone, give a big round of applause for Jantoro!"

I shouted at the last part of the sentence while highlighting to the right corner of the lower tribune. The place where Jan and his wife sat. For the sake of hearing my call, this friend of mine immediately rose from the position with pride. He and his wife hugged each other, and then he waltzed up on stage to fulfill my calling. Like a Hollywood artist who is being called to take to the stage because he has won the Oscar for Best Action Actor category, Jan is stylish with a neat suit up the stage accompanied by the applause of the audience who are festively folded. 9 out of 10 people in this room certainly know Jantoro. His reputation is unquestionable.

As soon as he arrived, we immediately shook hands and embraced each other full of warmth. Then my best friend waved his hand to greet the audience throughout the room.

"Originally you know" I said to the audience. "Jan was the one who played a big part in the creation of the Gate of the Past. Although this friend of mine has nothing to do with Korp. Masadepan. However, if not for the amazing action, not necessarily you can see our time machine today. Because Jan was the one who helped me in saving Prof. Ram a few weeks ago."

The audience applauded again more cheerfully.

"Maybe there's a word to say, Jan?" I asked Jan while reaching out to give her a microphone.

"Thank you, but maybe we should just move" replied Jan succinctly.

Jan and I did not waste any longer, immediately approaching the Gate of the Past. The two scientists who had accompanied me to the demonstration, are now climbing back up to help us start operations on this advanced device.

Thousands of pairs of reverent eyes watched, I began to take positions. Sit comfortably in the magic chair. The base material is metal, but padded padded for user convenience. Jan's on the side. We started wearing all the equipment one by one. Wear gloves provided. Lowering the safety in front of the chest is exactly like going on a roller coaster. Scientists who accompanied us paired objects similar to a sphigmomanometer or blood pressure checker. It's clad in my right and left arms. I leaned back trying to make myself comfortable with all the devices that seemed to be wrapped around and locked me in this chair. Lastly, Jan and I installed the most important device, the helmet. The helmet is similar in shape to the project helmet, but is thicker, silver in color, and comfortable on the head. The helmet is equipped with a glass covering the face, with a powerful virtual reality device. This device is the most instrumental to create visual effects in the process of time travel.

"Maybe, there are words you want to say first?" said the scientist beside me, holding up the microphone for me.

"Hmm," I said. "Gentlemen, I'm sorry, you can't see what we saw. I decided not to display the visual on the screen. We'll tell you later. And once we're done, there's one chance for you to try this time machine. Two lucky people will get this chance. Just wait!"

The audience became boisterous again. They were excited about my last words. They cheered.

"All right, we start now" said the scientist. He stood in front of a control panel equipped with a computer operating system.

"Jantoro and Renato, are you ready?"

Jan and I exchanged looks. Answer compactly, "We're ready!"

The scientist pressed a button, turned on the main engine. In that instant, I felt like there was a flow of energy coming into me. The energy gave me a central sensation but it didn't hurt. The flow came through the gloves I was wearing, the helmet that covered my head, and the wires that wrapped around some limbs like a blood pressure check. Ironically, my blood pressure suddenly rose, my heart was pounding hard, I felt like there was a hormone being produced profusely in my body. My arms and legs started to tingle. This flow of energy makes me want to not widen my eyes. I took a deep breath. Trying to stare around, watching the tense faces watching me. As I looked at the many corners, I stopped at the front row. Where certain people sit on luxurious sofas. I caught one person there glancing at my face with focus. Mr. Roy, director of the Korp. Masadepan and my foster father. I'm staring. Our eyes meet. He was sincere and smiled kindly at me. I smiled back. We stared for a few seconds.

"Okay, Ren? Where are we going? Please specify!" the Scientist said making me gasp from daydreams.

I blinked. The virtual reality device in front of my eyes was activated. Display a table that shows the calendar, the date of the day. I immediately entered the voice command, the date I was headed for. So many years, two decades ago. That day. The day I came home from school with a body full of wounds. Go home and my heart is wounded. A day I will never forget. My head is full of ambition to get to that day. My soul was burning in these tense moments.

The artificial intelligence system on this device has responded and confirmed the date, month, and year that I entered. Just waiting for the scientist on the control panel to start his time travel.

"Alright, Ren!" said the scientist. "Towards two decades ago. Three ... two .. one ... start!"

Button pressed. I heard a soft hum around me. I felt the flow of energy fill me more and more and made my whole body tense. It feels so stiff for me to move. I didn't know what was going on, and suddenly my vision turned. Thousands of people in front of it became blurry, the light of the lights became dim. Suddenly everything I saw was spinning violently like the lightning effect in the video. Gradually everything faded away replaced by a dazzling white light. All the fanfare was instantly gone. Change the atmosphere of silence. After that my body suddenly lightened. It is light as if it is not boned. I was hovering in the middle of a white space full of light. Trying to balance yourself even if you fail. I look around. Looking for wonder. Where's Jan? Jan is not. I can't see it anywhere. I floated alone in this strange room.

The next second, the white light that enveloped me changed color. It became colorful like a blob of smoke bomb smoke blocking the view. I could see nothing but colorful blobs around me. I'm so confused. It turns out this is the taste and sensation.

"Bech,"

I was suffocated in shock as soon as I felt my body being sucked backwards by a torrent of energy. My body was circling like it was stuck in the middle of a tornado. Pulling myself somewhere. Making me jump in the air while screaming in panic before finally falling into a meadow.