Moonlight After Sunset's
Strategies

"Fight without strategy is death but strategy without theory is falsehood."

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It had been a month since the day that Dusk saw Amel and Dira together in the city plaza and now was the time for them to move on in the original plan that had long been drawn up.

"I know this is a little difficult, without the help of Zakila our strength is out of balance."

"Don't worry about it Maya, we all know if Zakila is still in the healing stage and if forced then she will get even more hurt later."

"Thank you for that."

Maya smiles steadfastly hearing Luna's words but as she said before that their strength is not balanced with the Dira group who have Mari as guardian.

"We don't have to fight if it's hard. We'll just lead them into a trap." said Muna firmly.

"Truely Muna said, we just need to get around them without having to fight but if that's not possible then getting slightly injured is not a problem." exclaimed Luna when she saw the doubtful Maya.

"The test will be held in an artificial forest located in the academic eastern area. Although it is in the academic field, but the forest is specifically designed for the exams of first-rate students like us."

Luna began to explain the location and structure of the artificial forest. Although the forest was made in detail yet in fact there was still a gap that allowed the other party to infiltrate it.

"Unfortunately they didn't install surveillance cameras in some corner of the forest so an unexpected accident was possible."

"Thank you Luna, for this important information." exclaimed Dusk as he placed the teacup on the table.

"With this information, we can devise a plan to trick them, of course, we also have to cover the gap." continued Dusk when pointing to a map of artificial forests.

"We're still with the original plan, it's just that we need to fix this area a little bit." Dusk pointed to one of the blunt points of the forest.

"This area is very dangerous, I have to be aware of this place and its surroundings."

After a long discussion, they finally decided to carry out the original plan that had been carefully prepared before. There are three initial plans that they will use before the exam begins.

First, Maya and Luna will provoke Arina and Dira regarding the fifth prince so that it will not focus during the exam.

Second, Dusk would boast in front of Sarah by saying that the future duchess position would be hers.

Third, Muna will bring up Tasya's dark wounds before they enter the forest area and lead him away from Dira and Mari.

If when the plan is successful, then the next one will be easy. They were led into a trap and everything was done.

"Before that, make sure you exercise properly because we will use more physical energy than magic."

Maya and Muna firmly commemorate Dusk and Luna whose hobbies like to fall in the room. They know if these two friends will be lazy during the holidays this time.

"Alright, alright," said Luna softly as she raised both her hands.

"Sports are boring, it would be best if I used melee teleportation to trick Sarah."

Dusk smiled mischievously which avenged the sharp gaze of Maya and Muna. They somehow have an instinct if Dusk has its own plan to escape.

"Senja, this is also true for you."siru Muna while holding both shoulders of Dusk and pressing it slowly.

"True, this is for the safety of you and all of us." continued Maya while staring intently at the eyes of Dusk.

The twilight who was under pressure from his two friends could only smile mischievously before nodding his head.

"Let's just enjoy this holiday before the real war begins,"

Luna who did not want to bother with childish nature decided to stop the conversation with her friendly smile.

"Nice the timing of Luna."

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Callista Region

Marques Callira's mansion is on the edge of the royal capital's goods. The Callira region has more fertile land than other regions.

There are various kinds of fruit and vegetable gardens. Every vegetarian food can be found there. However, not all people in Callira region live well.

There is strict discrimination between the rich and the poor in that place. Even so, it is considered reasonable because in other regions also do the same.

On the east side of Callira there is a beautiful castle made especially for guests. They will be greeted warmly with a bottle of old wine hundreds of years old.

"Dira, what about our plan?"

Sarah looks chaotic after knowing that Dusk is enjoying a beautiful vacation at Aruna's work.

"Do you doubt myself?" Dira asked back he did not like the arrogant attitude of Sarah who did not know the place.

"No, not at all." replied Sarah coldly. To be honest he was not so sure of Dira's plan but seeing the gaze of his eyes that were so sure, Sarah chose silence.

"We'll see, if I fail, I'll take my hands off this."

"You must remember Dira, our cooperation will end late after this exam is over." continued Sarah before regretting the wine in her hands.

"Just relax, I'm not a woman who breaks promises."

"Of course it won't apply to you" continued Dira with a sly smile.

"Dira, give Zakila to me later." exclaimed Mari who had just arrived. He had already heard of this plan on his way to the Callira region.

"As far as you go" replied Dira indifferently. He knew how vengeful Mari was towards Zakila.

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Aruna Kingdom

The best spring with thousands of cherry blossoms blooming in each region makes the kingdom of Aruna get the nickname flower garden.

This kingdom strictly forbids discrimination so that many people and nobles coexist peacefully. The kingdom of Aruna also has a high economic level so that ordinary people in the region are the same upper middle class people in other kingdoms.

This is what makes Dusk so fond of Aruna area. He felt that living in this region could make him live in peace.

The first day of Dusk in the kingdom of Aruna, so festive. She was warmly welcomed by Maya and Zakila. In the evening Dusk invited to dinner at the royal palace so that they can meet directly with the King and Queen of the kingdom.

"Beautiful kingdom," cried Luna who had just returned from Amir's palace.

Amir Palace is the name of the palace where he and his wife live. While the current occupied by Dusk is the palace of Miru, a palace built specifically for guests.

"Thank you for the compliment" Maya said from behind Luna's back.

Luna is shocked when she finds Maya suddenly appearing from behind her back.

"You can make someone else hang."

"But you don't have heart disease, do you?" ask Maya indifferently.

"It's lucky it's me, if other people how is it?"

"Of course." Maya looks unconcerned, she continues into the living room before stopping a few meters from Muna.

"Evening training is great in the region. The temperature is not too high so it makes the body feel comfortable when swinging a sword." continued Maya then threw a wooden sword at Muna.

"Maybe, too," Muna who received the wooden sword unhesitatingly followed Maya to the training field.

Dusk and Luna stared at each other before shaking their heads in confusion.

"Then I retreat first." cried Luna before heading to her room on the second floor.

Dusk, who was left alone, decided to return to his room on the third floor of Miru palace.

Just as Dusk was about to sit on the balcony of his room, he found a bird perched on a fruit basket placed on a table.

"Who is this letter from?"

Slowly Dusk took the letter, he then opened it and saw that the letter was from Dian. The letter had been cast in the spell first by magic so that only the intended person could open and read it.

"Dear Miss Dusk, please,

Miss, in accordance with your previous directives, I trained the six children well. Now they are growing faster than ever before. One of the six children had even reached level 3 early.

I'm sure after your exams are over, they can already be in their respective positions. In addition, I heard that the rapid development was also experienced by my four other colleagues. Now they're hand-in-hand waiting for orders from you.

Warm regards, Dian.

The message sent by Dian was quite short but clear and solid. That's what Dusk likes. He deliberately told his subordinates to inform important things, the rest can be discussed face-to-face.

"It's good,"

"The building I bought now can be occupied. Isn't it time to introduce yourself."

The corner of the lips of Dusk curved mysteriously. He then took out a pen and paper to reply to Dian's letter.

A few days later, the other birds came. Dusk casually took the letter from the bird's mouth before giving it a fresh worm.

In the letter Eza said if the miners have managed to get diamonds with high quality. He has also installed several magic tools that serve as anti-tracking.

This magic tool serves so that others can not know what is behind the eastern region that is being built. Although the eastern area is more than 20 hectares, almost half of it is owned by the dead city.

To guard the region, both sides took the middle ground. Where Dusk will give some of his estate to the dead townspeople and they will give full access to the diamond mines for him.

"Good job, Eza. Good job."

The laughter continued to come out nonstop. Now in addition to strength, he also has money that is not easily exhausted. Dusk then replies to Eza's letter and tells her to return to his side.

"Finally, this grudge can slowly be avenged."

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The next morning Dusk decided to immediately return to Duke Ari's residence because there were important things he had to do.

"Why did you come back so soon?" whinek Zakila with a sad expression and slightly let out water from the corner of her eyes.

"Even this has not been a week since your arrival." continued Zakila did not want to let go of Dusk's wrist.

"No, it's not that. I have some business I need to finish right away at the ruma. Anyway we'll meet back in academia in two days." Obviously Dusk later.

"Be careful until the day of the exam. We don't know what plan Dira will do to you this time." exclaimed Luna who was just as unprepared as Zakila.

"All right, thank you. I'll go first."

"See you again at the Dusk academic."

After saying farewell, Dusk then boarded the train carriage and left the Aruna region. To be honest Dusk did not return to the Duke's residence, but instead went to the black market as he wrote in his letter last night.

It didn't take long, when the carriage had already disappeared from the palace's view. Dusk immediately activated teleportation magic by tearing apart the paper scroll he had stored earlier.

The coachman did not know at all that Dusk had disappeared and left only a letter to deliver his goods to the academic dormitory.

It took him twice to transit until Dusk finally arrived at the old building he bought one month ago. When Dusk entered the building, he had already seen the long-standing Count Servan standing before the door to welcome his arrival.

There beside the Count there was Dian and his group and Eza who was sitting enjoying a piece of chocolate cake on the table.

"Welcome to princess. How are you?" exclaiming Count while walking towards Dusk.

"I'm good, thank you." replied Dusk indifferently as usual.

Those who saw the arrival of Dusk immediately bowed slowly before finally returning to normal after getting a nod of their miss head.

Dusk then went towards the basement which then followed all his subordinates. Arriving there, Dusk saw the basement that had been very well designed.

"As far as I'm concerned, you were really good at designing this place."

Praise Dusk when looking at the basement that has been converted into a training ground with various kinds of supporting tools.

"It's not a big deal." Count smiled awkwardly with a compliment of Dusk.

Finished observing the dungeon in detail, Dusk looked back at his subordinates.

"Alright, now let's start the business," exclaimed Dusk as he stepped away towards another room in the area.

Arriving in the room, Dusk casually sat on one of the sofas facing them all.

"I don't need to talk about the details, because I'm sure you've heard this from Dian and Eza."

They then nodded in agreement, seeing that Dusk looked satisfied and continued his words.

"I want you to throw away all the past identities you've been using. I don't like to hear someone mention his past here."

They looked confused, not knowing what to react to. After all they hate the past, and hope to throw it away soon.

"Well Miss," replied Dian, who made them look at her. Silence a few seconds before they finally concur the words of Dusk.

"Good Dian,"

"Because you have agreed, I will give you a new name and identity that you will use for life until you die."

"Thank you Miss," they replied in unison with a bright smile on her face. Finally they can forget the dark past they have been through.

They really hate that old name and identity. If only they could change, then they would be better off not having a name than having to keep hearing that call.

Dusk glanced at a 14-year-old boy with black hair and blood-red eyes.

"Aslan Terra, that's your current name."

Aslan smiled warmly upon receiving his new name. Finally he could proudly say his name in public for his enemy.

Dusk then turned his gaze to the boy beside Aslan. His face was small with golden hair that was shoulder-length.

If taken care of properly, the child has beautiful facial features like a woman but there is a masculine side of her sharp eyes.

"Wira Terra, that's your name." The smiling hero warmly accepted his new name.

Next Dusk saw a beautiful girl with green eyes and mature brown skin.

"This kid has his own charm. I'm sure he'll be a snatch among the men later."

"Your name, Hana Terra." exclaimed Dusk before turning to the other side.

Besides Hana, there was a 13-year-old girl with a weak face but a strange-looking smile.

"He's sneaky, I like that."

"Hazel Terra, that's your name." exclaimed Dusk who was answered with a nod of his head by Hazel.

Dusk then looked at the pale-looking boy with his silver hair and blue eyes. The boy looked quiet with deep eyes.

"Your name is Sean Terra."

Sean simply nodded in agreement Tania said anything. Dusk did not bother with it, he then stared back at Sean's other side.

There Dusk saw a 14-year-old girl with red eyes that were almost identical to Aslan.

"Olaf Terra, that's your name." Olaf just nodded in agreement just like the other children.

"I also have a new identity for you guys." Dusk stared straight at the four Dian colleagues.

"Starting from you," point Dusk at Adi."

"Dennis Terra, from now on it's your name."

"Thank you miss," cried Dennis with a satisfied smile.

"Tia, your name is now Rima Terra."

"Next Huil, your name is Morreti Terra."

"Cown, now your name is Agra Terra."

After he finished giving names to all his subordinates. Now that Dusk was silent again, he was thinking of a suitable position for all of them to handle.

"Dennis and Morreti will be working partners. You will be in charge of guarding this Moonlight Guild." exclaimed Dusk who then regained the attention of all of them.

"Aslan and Sean will be your subordinates in the guild." continued Dusk as he watched them.

"Hana and Hazel will follow you too" he continued before telling them to gather at different angles.

"Rina and Wira will be partners at Sun Forest. Diamond shop to open in 1 month."

"Well Miss, Do it." exclaimed Wira excitedly.

"For Agra, you'll be guarding my drug store in the east. You're gonna be working with Olaf there."

"Well Miss," replied Agra firmly.

After getting answers from all parties, Dusk then handed each of them a teleportation magic ring.

"When you touch the ring you will immediately teleport to the nearest location of the magic portal. So wherever you are, you can escape safely, but it's under the premise that there's no big barrier around you."

They all looked at the ring excitedly. They looked like they were observing the national treasures of the state.

"The generosity of this team is nicknamed 'Black Dragon' with the symbol of a black rose surrounded by a dragon with two swords that one is silver while the other is gold."

"One more thing, each of you must wear a small red fox-shaped mask with a black rose decoration on his ear. You must not show your true face to anyone while you are on a mission."

Those who from the beginning focused on listening to Dusk's explanation began to nod in understanding. They are aware of the importance of this secrecy in their life and death.

"In addition, it is important to maintain the confidentiality of this place. Any client who wants to hire the services of the guild must wear a mask as well as pay 1 gold coin for each request."