Ghost Hunt: Panic in the Country
Vol. 0: I Lost | 23. The Lost Memory

Sakhasi gives a large red ball and sits right next to Astan's left. A few seconds later, an event in the past appeared on the red ball. With a serious face, Astan saw the look of those memories.

This event happened in 2016. At that time, Astan had just turned 7 years old. In that year, there was a massive coup carried out by the Hau Tribe. Astan could see clearly, the group of spirits who were doing a big demo. By continuing to press for Sakhasi to step down from his position, the main reason they were opposed was because he was contracting with humans. It is strictly forbidden, but many spirits do it. If they are caught, they will be punished.

Sakhasi was sitting in silence by playing the fingers of the hands that were interlocked. Sakhasi again remembered the message of the grandfather, that he should not break the rules. Even so, he should not disturb humans. However, Sakhasi has his own reasons why he dares to contract with humans. Now Sakhasi is besieged in his halfway room, but he remains calm and waits for the mastermind of all this to come out.

“I didn't expect, brother would do something that broke the rules. It's very disgusting,” said a man who walked in and stopped exactly 4 meters in front of Sakhasi.

“I also did not expect, that you would do something like this. Ha, isn't this weird. I'm trying to make these two worlds get along better. Minimize the crime that happened, but what are you doing here? A coup? That's right,” said Sakhasi, sighing for a moment. Then he continued what he wanted to say.

“Isn't that a proposal from you, I made a contract also because of you. Even though I refused at first, you kept trying hard to make me break it. You also planned my meeting with him. Are you trying to make a good impression? That's more disgusting. There is no time to regret everything. I, will fight you.” Sakhasi spoke at length due to her irritation.

“Sister has lost, no one has sided with you. In fact, your general can't help. Plus, you won't be able to use all your strength. How now?” said the man.

“It seems, you don't know me very well. No need to worry about me,” reply Sakhasi who has come down from his throne. Walk close to the man until only 5 steps are left.

“Because of a human being who can't even do magic. I broke those rules. He has powers that come from darkness and light. Making it able to penetrate the spirit world, it was the human thought that made me choose to break the rules.” Sakhasi tells a little about a human friend.

“Why only use contracts for bad things? What if for good? Many times I have asked to change the rules, but your tribe has rejected them vehemently. You guys are very annoying,” Sakhasi again issued his complaint and a little past story.

Afterwards, they all beat up Sakhasi together. Without fear, Sakhasi served them all. At first, Sakhasi looks calm, but they are all endless. There was no other way, Sakhasi used one of his strongest techniques. Named ‘Ended Sak’, a wind release technique that resembles a spear in large quantities. Now all the men brought by the man disappeared and only the two of them remained.

“True, what are you saying, that I have lost support. I'll budge for now.” After saying this, Sakhasi simply disappeared and now he was in the body of a little boy lying on a cold hard concrete, with a woman. Who is the mother of the little boy. With a slow motion, Sakhasi woke him up. However, the woman named Atresia was not at all surprised.

“Master, why are you here? What about the spirit world?” ask Atresia.

“Saving the next heir to the contract, I've already released him. You guys are more important than power, I can take it back next time. How could you guys end up here?” answer Sakhasi by asking one more question.

“They managed to catch us. They even killed a small child who was hired to look after Astan. This is very cruel,” Atresia said in her sad voice.

Sakhasi exhales his warm breath to check whether there is a sensor point or not. Apparently, there are several sensor points that will be able to detect the movement. This sensor point only works for spirits and ghosts. After knowing the sensor point, Sakhasi took out a portal that could connect with his residence. He was from the Hau tribe scattered in various forests.

After that, Sakhasi asked Atresia to run away. His movements can be easily known because he is no longer the King of Spirits. It is only the fugitive who should be punished. Although like that, Sakhasi gave her cloning to stay inside Astan's body. After their departure, Sakhasi was again besieged by the general who now sided with his cousin. There was a very tight fight, but Sakhasi was defeated and confined to a large chunk of gemstones.

It happened along with the death of Atresia who got a wound on his stomach. Sakhasi's cloning quickly made Astan half-conscious. Trying to lock up Astan's memory, but it only makes it unclear. After Sakhasi was unable to do anything, the red stone that Astan was holding cracked and shattered into pieces. Now Astan has understood and considers some of these memories as his own. Coupled with memories that began to recover, only to find out who killed his mother.

“Now, you already know all those memories. Not because you don't remember, but you don't have that memory. You only have memories in the beginning and when your mother was impaled. Do you remember who that man was? You've met him before. He has also messed up the spirit world,” asked Sakhasi.

“Owner of that house, I've been with someone before. All he wants is my life, I have an idea. I will pretend to surrender myself and after that, I will kill him secretly,” Astan explained.

“It's not that easy, man, plus you it's still weak.” Sakhasi quickly replied.

“Ah, you are right.” After hearing Sakhasi's words, Astan confirmed it. Right now, he is still very weak.

After a long conversation, Sakhasi drove him home and Astan was back. Now Astan is holding a glass filled with water. His mind drifted very far. Even the calls of Cakara and Bena could not disturb Astan. Astan let out a long, rough sigh, he drank the water in one gulp. As Astan was about to stand up, his pair of eyes caught Cakara and Bena. This made Astan quite surprised.

“What are you doing here? Aren't you guys resting?” ask Astan.

“Before, we'll go rest. But you seem to have a lot of thoughts. What's up?” ask Cakara.

“Nothing,” replied Instant briefly.

“Do you want to kill them? Old man, am I right?” ask Bena.

“No, after thought. I will turn myself in,” replied Astan.

“No need, we can help you. Yes, even though our strength is not great. At least, we have tried,” Cakara said by showing off his white teeth. Astan who heard Cakara's words just smiled happily.