
The next day, the children immediately prepared where this time they would catch Siren.
Only, Satyr said that the existence of Siren on the border with the prison hall where the prisoners used to escape.
That means, they can face the Chimera at once if they meet the figure.
The teenagers were made anxious considering Sirens were already among the opponents who were difficult to conquer and now must be added to the Chimera.
They speak in the language of mythology. Translation.
"So ... how? Still hunting Sirens or meeting the Sphinx?" ask Rex confused.
"The location of the Siren and Sphinx is far apart, opposite each other. Sphinx in the barren desert, while Siren near the waters. We will follow the direction of this river and meet the Sirens. Then, if we continue we will meet the Chimera," Satyr replied casually while taking wine from the hat bag Azumi gave.
The children looked at each other, but as usual. Their view ended up to the figure of the leader of the group, Gibson.
"Hempf, it looks like the plan has been changed. We meet the Sphinx first" Gibson said.
The children's faces changed as if they were enlightened after Gibson gave an answer.
Satyr's forehead wrinkled. He felt that the figure of Gibson was very relied upon by the group of teenagers.
Satyr regrets if Gibson gave up his life so that his friends can continue to the next round if they succeed.
"Satyr. Explain to us your knowledge of the Sphinx" Gibson said.
Satyr then reinserted the grapes even though his mouth was still chewing.
"Mm, here. I've seen it once. However, I'm not sure if the creature is really alive. Because it is like a statue. I touched his body and he was hard as a rock. Unmoving even I tried to blow a flute on her back then, and .. she was still shaking," she replied stiffly.
"Huh?" sahut Timo looks confused, as well as other children.
"Just ask the magic mirror if you have any doubts. Because when I heard he was one of the captured creatures, I was surprised too" Satyr replied, pointing at Azumi's bag.
All the children were staring at Kenta. The teenager swiftly took Azumi's magic mirror and asked about it.
"Oh! Is this ... the Sphinx?" kenta asked looking surprised.
Kenta went straight to Satyr and showed him the Sphinx from the mirror. Satyr nodded in affirmation even though his mouth was tightly closed. Gibson and others took a look until the look went away on its own.
"He's so big" said Boas until his mouth was open.
"Yep. He's very big. And honestly, I haven't seen his football so far. However, as I heard, the Sphinx was taken to Hades prison because Pharaoh had lost his glory days. She claimed the power of Pharaoh by saying she was the Queen of Egypt who ruled the desert. He enslaved the humans to work for him without wages and proper food. When the humans died, he ate them and made his bones the foundation of the building under construction. Because of his cruelty, he was dragged here" replied Satyr who made all the children gawk at once.
"In-he eats humans?" ask Ryan to stutter.
"After all, he was a half-lion and a bird. The instinct of hunting and the soul of prey like an animal must be inherent in him. Just like me," replied Satyr reminding.
"Ah yes, right also," said Rangga while nodding his head.
"We're gonna find a way to wake up the Sphinx. As I recall, the creature would provide a riddle. However, from the story I knew before, I don't know the impact if we can't answer or he can't answer" Gibson said, which made the children's faces tense at once.
"Maybe you will be eaten by him if you fail to answer" said Satyr with two hands folded in front of his chest.
"Why are our opponents so happy to prey on humans? Are we so delicious as candy?" asked Rex who recalled the time it would be devoured by Cyclops.
"Looks like. Moreover, young human meat. You guys are crispy and savory. Especially if you are fat like Vadim. Very tempting," said Satyr, but made all the children swallow.
"I'm delicious?" repeat Vadim with a pale face.
"Don't talk about it anymore!" bara exclaimed in annoyance, but made Satyr laugh happily.
"OKAY. I've thought of a deal with the Sphinx if we manage to wake him up" Gibson said.
"What is that, Gib?" ask Lazarus to be curious.
"Look at it later. Come on, we have to hurry," Gibson replied, and all the children nodded preparedly.
But strangely enough, the creatures dodged and hid when they saw their figure flying through the air.
Of course this left Gibson and the others confused, but Satyr seemed to know something.
"Yes, that's right! Hide and fear us! Ahhaha!" his laughter was carefree as he climbed Pegasus Vadim.
"What do you mean?" timo asked confusedly.
"Oh, you don't know yet? Rumors of you capturing mythological creatures to be dragged and executed by a black figure have been widespread in Hades Prison. It's only natural that your appearance frightened the prisoners. They think if they become one of the targets and will end up with death," Satyr replied pretending.
"Whoah! They're afraid of us? This is so cool!" ask Czar for not expecting this.
Practically, self-confidence instantly rose in the hearts of those human children. They look proud because they are feared by the creatures of Mythology where previously, the teenagers were afraid if they had to face them.
"okay! We have to prove to the criminals that these human children are monster-catching cops!" exclaimed Nicolas was happy in his Elf form.
"Yeah! You are the children of the devil!" sahut Satyr steady, but make the teenagers' eyebrows wrinkled.
"We are not the children of Satan! We are human children! Indiscriminate talk!" protest Aaron protest.
"Heishn. That name I gave you because you guys are like demon hunters here. The humans of my time, considered the Mythological beings to be the incarnations of demons. So, I think that nickname is right for you. The monster hunters" Satyr explained.
The children were silent for a moment to think about Satyr's words seriously.
"Hem, Monster Hunter? Demon Kids?" the Lazarus Guman, and the children who heard nodded slowly.
"Well, use that nickname to scare your opponents. So, use a cool style when meeting enemies. Say it steadily. 'We are monster hunters. Devil's children!' I assure you, your opponent's guts will be shrunken instantly," Satyr replied proudly as he turned to his waist with his chin raised.
However, the children were still silent about the proposal of the half-goat man. To them, the nickname was a little creepy.
Rex and the others stayed focused on their flight which turned out to be quite far away as it was on the other side of the place where the kids usually roamed.
Gibson had even thought about how to bring the Sphinx to a black figure if the creature was captured considering its large body.
"I'm tired of imagining transporting her body later" Czar lamented in the form of a Griffin.
"Is ....my root strong enough to bind it? It seems, to bring the Sphinx can be a day and a night," asked Ryan softly while looking at his two hands even though they are still in human form.
"Don't talk anymore. My stomach is starting to rumble. The sign, soon lunch. We should rest before we fight the Sphinx. Moreover, must use the brain because of the puzzle game. It was more draining than physical fighting" Vadim began to complain.
The faces of all the children turned lazy instantly. It is not fear when it comes to fighting using sharp weapons or Mythological abilities when facing the Sphinx.
Rather, imagine like a school exam when dealing with such creatures who are known to be intelligent.
"Willness if the IQ Bara squat. Why should there be a rich opponent of him anyway? Nyusahin," grumbled Bara who flew in the form of the Garuda Knights.
Gibson who heard his comrades complaining could only hold back a smile. Quietly, Satyr observes Gibson writing something as they fly on Czar's back.
Satyr, sitting on the back of Pegasus Vadim, occasionally peered at the writings made by Gibson, but the creature seemed confused because it could not read them.
"You draw or write?" satyr asked with a frown.
"Oh, it's a grass cipher. Not everyone understands this writing. Therefore, I wrote it down" Gibson replied casually and continued to write the cipher in Ryan's book that he had borrowed.
"Grain temple? Hem, I just found out if there's any kind of writing like that. Well, I have to learn it," muttered Satyr as he crossed his arms in front of his chest.
As it turns out, Satyr's wish is heard by Gibson, Czar, and Vadim. The three children held a smile because it turned out, the half-goat creature was interested in learning new things.
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Adjutant again who tips the coin. Are the other Kwkwkwws not coming? Uy's blank safe and haven't had time to record. Bumil fashion lethargic less rest😩