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Part 66 Zero point island of life

"How's this? Do we continue the journey or just go back?"

"If you want to come back, please. But I'm still going to the island. You don't worry about my safety." Vin patted Adi and Gio's shoulders together. Then open the car door.

Both Adi and Gio were silent. Staring at Vin who was approaching the dock and will climb into a boat. The gazes of some people around Vin, made Gio immediately open his car door. "We must accompany him!"

Adi also had to follow him.

The boat was carrying about 10 passengers. Adi stared intently at these people one by one. His nose breathed in as much air as he could, looking for the smell he was looking for. Kalla's body odor.

However, many times he sniffed, none of the people here that he suspected. Alias are human.

Traveling on water does not take long. Only 15 minutes they arrived. An island with rows of white sand and some rocks, looks beautiful to the eye. Both Gio and Adi were amazed. They rarely go to the coast. Always struggling with the hustle and bustle of city life. Adi really likes the natural atmosphere. The mountain is the goal. If he is not seen for several days, it means he is climbing a mountain, alone. Or he joined the MAPALA group which is one goal with him. For him the mountain is a moodbooster for Adi.

While Gio, he prefers to dwell with all his computer equipment. Browse through dark sites and make a living from hacking many of those sites. He's pretty clever. In fact, he was able to see all sorts of people's lives just through his computer. His eyes are everywhere. But, all is not working as he has to figure out where Kalla's life dominates the most. He tried many times, but the result was nil. His computer would be impaired, as if there were a portal capable of hiding their existence.

The beach scent goes into the respiratory cavity. The salty smell of the fish that was dried on the beach has begun to smell. The splash of sea water feels refreshing and able to neutralize the salty smell of fish. Not sick, it opens up memories in everyone's mind. Everyone has a memory if you mention .. beach.

The anchor has been lowered. One by one the passengers got off. Stepping on the soft beach sand if stepped on by bare feet. The waves swept the legs of the three men. Look down and see the sea water that comes a moment to the beach, then back again to the open sea. Some marine animals are stranded on the coast, jellyfish and shells and small crabs tickle the heart to take it. But they are not little kids who care about those trivial things.

After the beach passed, now the row of catapult trees like umbrellas that withstand the hot sun. The shady atmosphere made them comfortable walking underneath. Vin walked in front. While two of his friends followed while observing around.

"Squeen!" cetus Adi was still staring right, left, and behind.

"What?"

"So in the port before, there was a lot of body odor Kalla. Even I can count those who are really quite a lot there. But... "

"But what, Di. Don't say a piece," hardik Gio who was curious and upset because Adi slowed down his speech.

"When we got on the boat, they weren't there, on the boat. All humans. Surprisingly again, when we entered the village earlier, the smell of kalla body is not smelled, but... Something strange there. The aura of life there was as if it was dark."

"You mean?"

"Well that's what I felt in the village earlier, my body felt easily tired, heavy, and my head was painful, then all that was lost when we set foot on this beach. Even the air here feels very clean. All the pain I initially felt was gone completely."

"yes too! It's only fitting that I feel pain all over my body when we enter this village, but now gone, "Gio responded with astonishment.

Vin seemed to think hard about the words of his two friends. "We'd better get to Gwen's parents' house" he said, walking back soon.

The village is dominated by catapults. Several times they stepped on the catapult seeds while walking. Even batung ketapang often they meet falling.

They arrived at a wooden house. The stilt house in front was Gwen's parents' house. A man came out from inside. He is big with a headband. The mustache and beard are quite thick. When he saw Vin coming, the man widened his smile.

"Dad!" greet Vin then immediately approached the man. They hugged each other tightly. As if I hadn't seen each other in a long time. Two of his friends just looked behind Vin. But their eyes glared perfectly. Gio and Adi were simultaneously staring at the back of their hands. Before long, look at each other as if their thoughts were the same.

"Argenics?!" adi and Gio together.

The man who was in Vin's arms turned his head. Frowning and then removing Vin's body.

"What did you say?" he asked with a heavy voice and sounded very authoritative. Vin who realized there was a strange immediately asked the two friends for an explanation. His eyebrows rose many times, and the two men were precisely, frowning him.

"Sorry, you... That tattoo.... " She was confused as to how to start a conversation.

"Wait on! Where's Gwen?" ask the man who realized there was a strange in his entourage of guests. He's looking for his daughter who hasn't been seen so far.

Vin ducking. Gio pressed his head and looked the other way. While Adi kept staring at the man.

"Sorry, Dad. I can't take care of Gwen." Vin's voice vibrated. He tried to hide a speck of clear water that began to boil in his eyelids.

"You mean?"

"He died. I don't even know where the body is." Vin feels guilty. He really failed at being a husband. He failed to keep his promise to John.

"Vin?"

"Sir, are you... Argenic?"

John looked at Adi with great curiosity. There were so many questions in his head. "How do you know that name?"

"Because we are also members of the Argenis. Same with your son-in-law. So I'm sure you already know how your daughter died" Adi explained.

John is a little shaky. His body shook violently. He looked at his daughter-in-law who had been flooded with tears. "Is it true, Vin? Gwen ...."

Vin just nodded and cried even more. John approached his son-in-law, and he hugged Vin tightly. "Already, Vin. I won't blame you. It's already destiny. Even when Gwen asked permission to go to the city, I already felt this bad feeling. But Gwen insisted. And you know, don't you, what your wife's character is."

John patted Vin on the shoulder many times, at least the guilt he continued to feel, slightly lessened.

They went inside. This house is simple, some family photos are attached to the wooden wall. The two women in the family photo are gone. Gwen's mother, and Gwen herself.

There was a sofa with a tv in front of it. The living room that is used as a family room is quite comfortable to relax. This house has 3 rooms, a kitchen, garage located below, as well as a basement, where many of John's tools are stored.

There's a picture of John on the wall, which shows that he's a veteran.

4 Cups of coffee on the table. The four men were silent. Prepare for all discussions that will surely be long-tail.

"So, you're the new Argenis?" john asked to start the conversation.

"Yes. And yuu? Argenic too? Are there any other arguments besides us?" Adi is more domineering because he is also the first embraced Eagle to eradicate Kalla.

"Kalla has been around since time immemorial. I don't know how many people they killed. It all started in the village next door. There the beginning of Kalla is. I don't know where they came from, but clearly, the village has been cursed. Since 1 person there died with strange conditions, other residents slowly also died suddenly. Condition's dry. Like being electrocuted. The village does not know electricity. More and more deaths, making the village a cursed village. Many moved, even to here."

"But, uncle...." Adi looked out the window. "Why do I feel this place is different. Even when I first stepped on the beach. It all feels out. The pain, stuffiness, and all the bad things no longer felt. "

"The zero point of life? Meanin? " ask Gio.

"This is the birthplace of Argenis. Our forefathers were from this village. And Kalla won't be able to get into this place. Even just up the coast, their bodies will burn themselves."

"Waws. Cool. How did that happen, uncle?"

"Because of the saphire stone monument. This monument is in the middle of the village. The blue glow is covered in rock, and that's what we're doing on purpose. There is the core source of life. And Kalla whose source of death won't be able to get close to him."

"This is amazing. Uh, Di, does the Eagle know about this?" ask Gio.

"Eitherway. It seems he doesn't know. If he knew, he would have told me."

"You better call the Eagle. So he can come here and maybe we can devise a plan to kill Kalla, "vin suggested.

Day went by night. After dinner, they sat on the terrace. Enjoy the sea breeze that continues to break through every corner of the slingshot tree branch. Cool and cold. The jackets they wear. Enjoying a cup of tea seems to make the body more relaxed.

Small talk is created from every mouth. Talking about unimportant things becomes important. All the things Vin experienced and John's experience. Also added the story of Adi while fighting only two with the Eagle.

Even the name Arya came out of John's mouth. This made Gio and Adi surprised.

"You know Arya, old man?" ask Gio. Who started calling people.

"of course. He and a friend once came here. We call them travelers. The other man, looking for the Argenic leader, because they asked for our help because of the assault of their enemy."

"Wait on! Another guy?  Wh who? "

"OFFICIAL. WIRASENA."

Adi drop tea cup. Gio also gawked at his making.

"In, did he mean the original Hero or a follower of the Black Demon?"

"Well, right. Black demon's. They came here to ask for help about black demons. Their enemy."

"That means Wira before being part black demon, Gi."

"What do you mean, real heroes and black demon followers?"

They alternately recounted the fateful incident. When the hero died and shortly after he re-emerged as a follower of the balck demon. John is in disbelief. Because the Hero he knew first, was a brave man and a knight. He is even a pretty smart guy. A few days living in this village, he helped the people a lot. Even the Wira told them to cover the big sapphire with coral. The hero said, "This stone has a tremendous power. This thing that protects the island from outside evil influences. You guys are lucky."

Adi silent. There was a slight pain in his chest hearing the name of the Hero being called back. The hero is the best leader. Adi who used to be nobody, now changed. And that's thanks to the hero.

"It's a pity that they have to die that way" said John, also dissolving in the grief of Adi and Gio.

Time is slow. While they have not felt sleepiness. The journey was quite exhausting.

"All right, you guys just rest.  I'm going to the beach. There's a loading and unloading of fish boats at this time."

"Eum, we'll come, Uncle. It feels like being outside is a lot more fun" Adi said.

"Ah, I'm home. My eyes are getting tired, I have to sleep," elak Gio, squirming.

"Just sleep, you, to death!" adi Ejek.

"You!"

"Hey, can't you guys, yeah, just a day not fight?" vin Hardik.

"Come, dad. We're going to the beach. Let us help you, " Vin added.

Gio was left on the terrace alone. The sound of an owl makes its feathers bristle. Within seconds, he immediately ran after John and the others.

"Hey, wait for me!"

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"See, you coward! Is Gio afraid of ghosts?  Haha!!" ejek Adi laughed with satisfaction.

"Shut up, you, idiot! You don't feel it, how creepy are these rows of trees to look around!"

"Stay, you, coward!"

That's how they. Always fighting. Vin and John respond with just one lip in the pull up.

Their steps are relaxed, so they do not feel up to the last row of pohor that will lead to the beach.

But, suddenly John stretched out both of his hands. He gestured the three people behind him to stop.

A few ships in front of them dropped off the freaks. But the moment their feet stepped on the white sand there, their bodies instantly burned, and charred to ashes.

"What is that, dad? Are they .... "

"Kalla." John kept staring at the beach and deliberately hid himself between the tree trunks. The three of them did the same. Watching a scene they had never seen before.

As soon as the foot retraced the sand, Kalla's body, whether it had returned to its original form, or was still human, would burn. Their ashes immediately flew carried by the sea breeze which was indeed quite strong.

"Would they come here? No, do they know that this island they will not be able to come to? Why are they forcing themselves?" adi's question is correct.

John silent. Trying to find answers to that question. While observing the beach. Make sure that none of the kalla are able to enter this island. Island with zero point of life