Moonlight After Sunset's
[S2E83] Central Region
"The foggy of a problem is not a solution but merely a tendency to ."
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The central region is the area in the south of the Academy. The area can only be accessed through the autumn forest, where the forest is heavily guarded by supervisory staff and elite guardians.
There were cases where outside students tried to enter the central region without permission. The most famous case was when the four first-year students tried to deceive the guard staff and tried to enter the autumn forest.
At first their actions went smoothly, but when they were in the middle of the forest, strange events happened to the four.
At that time, they were trapped in a stone curse. The curse was given by Medusa because they carelessly looked Medusa in the eye when they were about to fight her.
Medusa is a Greek mythological creature that has serpent-like hair and abilities that can make an opponent's body turn to stone while staring directly into his eyes.
As a result, the four students had to get special care from the guardians. They were also suspended and sent home to seek further treatment.
In addition to physical treatment they also have to do mental treatment. Where both of these things make them unable to participate in academy activities for one year.
Therefore Dusk and Zakila have a great advantage because they have a friend like Luna. Where they can enter easily because of the access of the central region owned by Luna.
In addition, Dusk also became more flexible in preparing his plan. Where he plans to trap some seniors so as to lure number 46 out of his lair.
Although the Dusk method is a little rough but it is one of the best ways out of the many exits that Dusk has thought of.
"Again who knows if he belongs to them." Inner Twilight was satisfied.
Dusk then glanced to the right and left to see more clearly the situation of the autumn forest. Currently Dusk and his four companions were queuing to enter the middle region.
And of course, of the many students who queue up, only five of them are first-year students there. The average student who enters the middle region is in the second or third year.
It is rare for first-year students to enter the middle region without the presence of a companion from their senior. So it is only natural that currently many eyes are leading to the group of twilight.
"We can go in now" exclaimed Luna after returning from the checkpoint.
Afterwards they followed Luna who was being guided by one of the guard staff towards the forest entrance. At first everything feels normal, but when they are a few steps away from the lips of the forest, they realize one thing.
They realized that the noise they had been hearing had suddenly disappeared so quickly. It felt so awkward that unconsciously Dusk and his three other friends turned to look back.
But strangely only Luna is usually seen. He then explained another rule that the autumn forest had.
"We were moved by the portal, so it's only natural that right now behind us are no longer the seniors who queue to enter but the forest."
Luna's explanation was quite helpful so the four of them are now starting to understand. They also realized that the reason why the autumn forest was so dangerous was because of its confusing traps.
"Somehow I'm grateful to be friends with you" Maya said suddenly.
This, of course, made Luna confused. He did not expect that Maya could say that, and not only Luna even Dusk and Zakila were astonished by Maya's words.
"Why?" ask Maya to be confused.
"What's wrong with you guys? Why look at me like that?" ask Maya again.
"That's it, forget it." said Luna before guiding them to the forest exit.
After walking for ten minutes they finally came out of the autumn forest. Outside of looking ordinary, there was nothing as special as they imagined when they heard the middle region.
The most striking difference was only that the concentration of Mana in the central region was 15% higher than the outer region. In addition, there are also some wild monsters that roam freely around the central region.
The monster has a grade between F and E. So that only those who are already at level five and above can kill these Monsters. The rest of it all feels the same.
"This place is perfect for practicing," muttered Muna who got the nod from the four.
"Right, but we still can't kill them independently, we need a senior escort for that." timpal Luna pointed at one of the black rabbits playing with seagulls not far from them.
Luna then explained that the reason why outer region students were forbidden to enter the middle region was because those monsters could kill instantly.
Sometimes students are not alert enough to see monsters that just stay still and roam quietly but when they have been disturbed then the possibility of the monsters can turn violent is very high.
"I understand" cried Muna understood.
"They look pretty cute." muttered Zakila softly as she looked at the rabbit monster that was rolling around in the grass.
"Zakila, don't be silly." exclaimed Maya who accidentally heard Zakila mutter. He immediately held tightly onto Zakila's shoulder.
The panicked Zakila reflexively turned her body and smiled wryly. He innocently scratched his non-itchy nape while removing Maya's hand from his shoulder.
"DON'T MESS!" maya whispered softly before releasing her grip from Zakila's shoulder.
Seeing the interaction of the two made Dusk involuntarily laugh. He knew that monsters of grade F and E could easily be killed. But he could not say it out loud for fear that they would suspect him.
"Let's go" said Luna, breaking up Zakila and Maya's dispute.
Afterwards they went to the entrance gate of the central region. At the gate were two guardians. The Guardian then asked for ID Card permission to enter the central region.
"Why are we being checked again?" zakila asked confused as Luna was showing her ID card.
"There was once a case where the outer region students made it through the autumn forest and deceived the guards" replied the guardian of the guard.
The Guardian did not forget to also explain the rules and conditions that apply as long as the outer region students enter the middle region. Where they are forbidden to kill monsters that roam around the central region without a companion.
After hearing the guardian's explanation, they were also allowed to enter the central region. After some light conversation, the brand finally parted according to their respective goals.
"We will meet again at the gate in the afternoon." exclaimed Luna before they parted.
"Alright, take it easy." replied Dusk who answered a nod of the head by Muna.
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Dusk continued down the training field, he looked for a senior with the number 46 but as he had expected that the senior would not be easy to find.
"Senja, it looks like we won't make it today" exclaimed Muna after returning from touring the training field.
"There's still time" replied Dusk quietly.
"True, then I'll go there."
Muna pointed at the training field at the end of the defense building. After getting a nod from Dusk, Muna immediately went running towards the field.
After Muna's departure, Dusk turned around. He planned to head to the mission building where the seniors usually received missions from the academy.
The mission building was deliberately set up in the middle area to minimize the commotion from the seniors. Because most of them will argue and fuss over things that are not important so that it can interfere with the training of other students in the inner region.
The mission building was built in the central region. After all the location of the building is adjacent to the portal to the inner region. And of course to enter the inner region requires special access that is much more complicated than access to the central region.
When it got there Dusk saw some seniors who were waiting their turn to receive a commission from the completion of his mission. There were also some seniors who were arguing with their comrades to choose a suitable mission.
"You are so," Inner Dusk was tired when he saw the commotion before his eyes.
Dusk then walked straight towards the waiting chair on his left side. Arriving there Dusk can hear clearly what the seniors are talking about.
Most of the talks were about midterm exams while the rest were discussing about the herbs that had recently appeared in the Dalas forest.
"The plant is very expensive and I heard that there is a group of nobles who are looking for it as well" exclaimed the senior who was five steps away from Dusk.
"If we manage to get it then not only the point of achievement but we will also get a recommendation from the nobles." he said with a smile.
Hearing the senior debate with his friend made Dusk have a new understanding. He had just realized that if a graduated commoner wanted to become an official knight then he must have a letter of recommendation from the academy or the related nobles.
Therefore, it is only natural that many seniors take advantage of the midterm exam situation to get support from noble children who study at this academy. It's sad but that's the truth.
"It is a pity that they are too bound by rules when in reality free life is more pleasant than having to serve under the feet of nobles." Inner Dusk while remembering the faces of his father and sister.
After being satisfied enough to hear information from the seniors, Dusk decided to go back to see Muna. He was worried that Muna would look for him throughout the area so that it would cause a glaring commotion.
When Dusk was just a few steps away from the mission building, he accidentally crossed paths with the figure of a brown-haired young woman. The woman had hazel eyes with a height of 170 cm.
"Hmm.." murmured Dusk as he turned his gaze to the woman.
At the same time the young woman looked back at Dusk. He looked confused and astonished by the presence of Dusk there, but he managed to hide his confused expression a second later.
"How did he get here?" the young woman's mind while walking closer to her friend.
"Are you ready?" evan asked who answered a nod of the head by Noime.
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The time has already shown at eight o'clock in the evening and it is the time of agreement where Dusk and his best friend regroup.
They deliberately chose that time because most seniors will return to the inner region to do intensive training or return to their respective dormitories.
"Where are the others?" maya asked as she looked at the gate filled with seniors who were about to return home.
"No idea, we've also just arrived." replied Luna tired.
Maya by hearing that could only click her tongue irritated and chose to sit still in the waiting chair. While Luna who had run out of energy could only shake her head before choosing to sit beside Zakila.
"Is he not tired?" luna whispered softly to Zakila's ear.
"Had it been like that since childhood" replied Zakila as she shrugged her shoulders.
In addition, whoever they must know if the stamina of the knights is better than witches or guardians. They seemed to spend the entire stat on stamina rather than cleverness.
"I'm so sorry," Luna's mind was upset.
Luna could only let out a long sigh as she couldn't stand Maya's irritated expression anymore. It was not that Luna did not want to retaliate just that all her energy had been drained out due to the strange mission given by Kak Jacob to the three of them.
That mission they must work to be able to get information about the senior with the number 17. Finally after a long hard work, they found the information.
"Although the information was not completely but it was enough to help." Inner Luna was satisfied.
Afterwards Luna just looked around while waiting for the arrival of Dusk and Muna. But waiting for the sake of waiting, none of them came there.
Neither Muna nor Dusk, both of them did not even show their nostrils at all and that certainly made the three of them worried.
They frantically stood up from their seats and turned to head towards the area of the knights. But when they were about to walk they could already see the figure of a bushy black haired young lady.
"Gosh, you've finally come, too" exclaimed Luna in relief.
"We were very worried and were about to catch up with you earlier." Zakila later said.
"Right, besides where's Dusk?"
Maya's question made Zakila and Luna's eyes widen in shock. They only realized that Dusk had not been on Muna's side. With a panicked face the two were about to run towards the knight area.
"We go back first" exclaimed Muna as she stopped her two best friends.
"There's something important I want to say" he continued in a heavy, firm tone of voice.