LAST CLIMB (EPS.1)
15. Life Expectancy
Beni, Arie, Aini and Anita walk down the stream that Arie knows as one of the safe exits of this forest, after the previous they managed to paralyze Danu through a fight between two against one unbalanced person, because even though Danu has to fight Beni and Arie but the ones he is fighting are all in a weak state which of course will be a little more in his favor, but his overconfidence actually backfired which destroyed himself.
A small river that is not too heavy splits a small part of the forest that covers it, slowly leading them to the foot of the mountain which may be quite close to the residential area. On the right and left side of the river not too much overgrown with wild grass bushes that are too high, but such circumstances are enough to hide their existence from the pursuit of the followers of the cult, it is enough to hide their existence, the area they were passing through was so dark that they had to be careful to set foot, the mossy ground and rocks further complicated their footing and had definitely slowed their movement to get out of the forest immediately.
After being felt far enough away they walked, they decided to take a short rest on the side of the river covered with bushes, they sat covering themselves with bushes that they ridge. Arie and Benie felt weaker after their previous strength drained when they had to face Danu, if only the atmosphere was bright at that time, it must have been seen that the condition of the two of them could already be called bad. There was no chatter between them for fear that their voices would be heard by the demon worshippers, even when breathing they try to keep it down like people who worry about running out of oxygen when breathing too fast.
"Are we still far away from Rie?" Ask Beni in a very slow voice.
"Lumayan, about three hours drive, that too if in ordinary circumstances, continue without rest."
Arie's explanation made everyone speechless, because how not, three hours means their journey is still long and still need more energy to get there, in addition, not necessarily when they get there will immediately get help, then the trip can only be taken in conditions unlike them today, they must be able to manage the energy if they still want to survive to get there.
"Is there no other way?"
Aini tried to ask a way out that might be taken in a short time and be the best alternative for now.
"There's..."
Arie's answer made their faces slightly sparkle, expecting an easy path to escape the disaster. An optimistic look begins to appear if the light is able to illuminate their faces at this time.
"In that direction, it's about six hours drive, and that's when it's done under normal circumstances."
Arie's answer was quick and precise, and managed to disperse the hopes of those who had begun to grow again.
"We better walk again."
Beni's words are followed by everyone, too long they are there can be very dangerous, there could be one of the devil worshipers that have been around them. Slowly they returned to tracing the small river that was still with power left.
Cold and fresh river water is not able to restore their fatigue, but at least a little additional energy for the next few minutes.
After not feeling it had been almost five hours they walked through the flow of a small river that divides the mountain forest, from a distance appear yellow light spots from various places that are quite wide, from a distance, they saw from a distance some houses that were indeed on the outskirts of the forest. Sayup heard from a distance the sound of singing chickens that indicate the day is approaching morning, they try as soon as possible to get to the place by exerting all the remaining energy, he said, it was as if there was additional energy that added to their strength to half run towards the village.
"Toloonnngggg..."
Beni reflexively shouted, hoping that the people in the village would listen to the screams of those who were so weak and not included in the criteria for shouting, who were not included in the criteria for shouting, but unfortunately no one came out to help them, let alone to help, it seems like they did not hear their cries.
"Tolooooonngggg...."
Again the shout was voiced out loud according to them, but this time not only Beni, Anita and Aini also helped him, hoping that when they did it together it could pay off, and it was true, he said, one of the windows of the house closest to the edge of the forest, which means closest to them, slowly opened the window, and there appeared a person in it who was in a daze like looking for the origin of the sound source.
"Tolooonnnnggggg sir."
Shouted Beni when he realized the existence of the person, hoping that the person heard it and provided help, and yes, Beni's efforts were successful, the person sees them but has not reacted to anything or perhaps ascertained first the truth about what he saw. Beni was happy that his efforts were successful but it was only temporary, as the person closed the window in great fear, which also closed their hopes for help.
Beni does not believe in what is natural at this time.
"Why are they...?"
Beni was unable to finish her question sentence, and it seemed like the others were thinking about what Benie was thinking right now.
They sat on the outskirts of the forest, waiting for the dawn to light up clearly their state that might knock the hearts of the citizens and give a little pity. At least maybe this place is safe from the pursuit of Satanists.
Slowly from far away came a few footsteps approaching them in a bit of haste, and after until they stood in a crowd staring at Beni and the others expressionlessly which made Beni confused, will they be helped or...