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The Part 78 Arkie

The dawn began to fall. It forms a red tinge in the sky. Nayaka who since last night sat on the balcony was still faithfully in place with sunglasses perched on her nose. The morning routine he kept doing. Enjoy the fresh morning air on the balcony of his room.

Someone knocked on Nayaka's room door. A soft greeting sound was heard afterwards. He frowned and then moved because of the curiosity that hit the recesses of his heart. Who are the guests who visit his residence so early.

Nayaka came closer to the monitor. He saw a young girl standing in front of his room. In his hand was a tray containing some food. Smirk is clearly imprinted on Nayaka's face. Apparently the food came on its own. He doesn't need to look for her anymore.

"Hm, looks like I'm going to have breakfast this morning," Nayaka muttered and went out to greet her guests.

Nayaka ran small towards the door. "Attent." His soft voice sounded as well. Making Lidya smile behind the door. He deliberately made toast with salad for Nayaka. Not forgetting a glass of warm milk.

The door opened, the occupant of the room widened his smile. Nayaka's smile is sweet. His calm face was able to deceive many people. No one knew that that handsome and gentle face had an evil side in it.

"They? What's up?" asked Nayaka with a plain face. He glanced at the tray that was in the girl's hand.

"Sorry, bothering this early. You just woke up, huh? I ... Just deliver breakfast. I happen to make a lot of toast and salad."

"Well, you don't have to bother like this, Dy," Nayaka said, accepting a tray in Lidya's hand.

"Eum, this is also my apology."

"I'm sorry? What's for?" nayaka asked pretending not to understand.

"Yes, eum all this time my attitude was less pleasant. I ... Apologize, Nayaka," said Lidya with a shy face.

"God. That's not a big thing for me. I never had any problems with it. On one condition ...."

Lidya ventured to look at the face of the man in front of her. He was made curious in Nayaka's sentence just now. "Condition? What'sthat?" ask Lidya curious.

"You should accompany me to breakfast this morning. How's it?"

"I? Accompanying you? Eum, but ... I have to go to work soon." The hesitant Lidya became uncomfortable. On one hand he wanted to accept Nayaka's request. Because actually Lidya started to like the guy. Only Nayaka was able to endure Lidya's cold demeanor. Nayaka was always kind to her, continued to help Lidya in times of distress and was always a good neighbor of course.

Arthur passed through the corridor, and walked leisurely behind Lidya. The man wearing a tuxedo with a tenteng bag glanced at Nayaka and Lidya who were still discussing in front of the room. "Morning, Arthur," said Nayaka kindly. Nayaka is well known and friendly to all apartment residents. Arthur just raised the corner of his lips. "That delicious breakfast, huh, Nayaka? You're so lucky. This half your breakfast comes alone. While I haven't eaten since last night," Arthur replied meaningfully. That sentence was able to capture Nayaka well. Arthur hasn't had a victim since last night. Well, he's not good at finding food.

"You're the stupid one. So don't like picky food."

"Of course I have to look for fresh and attractive looks, right?" ask Arthur who is now standing behind Lidya.

Lidya felt strange about the conversation of the two men. "Then I say goodbye" said Lidya.

"Eh, Dy. To where? You're not accompanying me to breakfast? Those terms still apply, yes."

Lidya turned around and kept walking away from them. "alright. It'll be night. I was busy this morning. See you later, Nayaka." The girl waved at Nayaka who was still holding her tray.

Arthur gulped as Nayaka's eyes turned to him. Trays in Nayaka's hands he slammed as hard as he could to the floor. Arthur retreats regularly. He realized that he had awakened the demon lord. Although Nayaka was his leader, he was not a wise leader. A cruel leader. Even in his own race.

The gentle gaze that Nayaka had just shown, turned violent. The cornered Arthur could no longer resist. All races Kalla know, if Kallandra will not be easily killed. He is Arkie. The first kallandra to be born on earth. Even if Arthur ran and avoided it, it would have no effect. Because no matter how narrow the hiding place will be very easy to find Arkie.

His sense of smell is very sharp. He was able to sniff out the existence of Kalla even though it was 5 miles away. All the creatures that Arkie meets will not be able to fool him. His sensitive eyes could easily recognize who his interlocutor was. He is able to see the past of a person's life in just one look in his eyes.

How much weight is it. Blood type, the contents of the human heart and head. Even all the events they experienced. Making it easier for Nayaka to approach its prey.

Nayaka's hand gripped Arthur's neck. Arthur. As if without expending the slightest energy, Nayaka lifted the body upwards. He was struggling just like the girl he ate last night.

Arthur's face has changed. It's back to being. The horror of Nayaka's hand grew stronger. Kalla's neck began to tear and flow black way from there. Slowly drip to the floor bit by bit. The choking sound with the sensation of being slit makes the silent atmosphere of the corridor become a little noisy. He must immediately complete his killing intent. Because in a moment, Lidya will be out of the room. Even Nayaka is very familiar with all the activities of Lidya every day.

He stared at the clock on his wrist. His attitude is so relaxed even though in his right hand there is a figure who is in pain and will meet death.

"Alright, Artur. I'll just cut it, yeah. Lidya will be out soon. I don't want to lose my dinner because it's you again."

Nayaka's hand was strengthened. Slowly his right hand turned black and his veins turned red. As if a fire was starting to spread in his right arm, now Kalla's face in front of him started to burn. And scorched. Within a matter of three seconds the body was charred in flames and instantly became ashes.

Nayaka fluttered her hands in front of her face. Then go into his room. He took his cell phone.

"The floor in front of my room is dirty. Please have Hilda clean it up. Thank you." Thank you."

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Cold water makes Nayaka's body relax. His closed eyes continued to display shadows elsewhere. He sought Abhimanyu and his mind. All the events on the island of Saphire are clearly visible in his mind. How they survive and end up stranded in Abhimanyu village themselves. However, no matter how hard Nayaka looked for Abhimanyu's whereabouts, he always stopped at the village. He could no longer see everything in his mind. It was as if something was holding him back to drill deeper.  He screams in frustration.

Nayaka was getting ready to go to the cafe. This time he will ride his car. Ever since Lidya came to her house this morning, Nayaka would not let her prey escape again. Today too he must finish his hunger. Lydia as a final meal will make Nayaka the strongest in the luxury building. Well, because all the residents have changed into herds.

Lydia's bedroom door was knocked. The face of the woman who looked more beautiful now. She wears simple makeup. Actually even without makeup though, Lydia will definitely remain beautiful.

"Nayaka's? What's up?" ask Lydia who has her bag and jacket with her.

"You're ready, aren't you? Then we'll just go together."

"But, aren't we not one-way? It'll be too far if you take me first" Lydia refused.

"No problem." Nayaka's smile seemed to hypnotize Lydia. The girl blushed as Nayaka's sharp netra did not turn away from her two eyeballs. "Eum, we better get going. Soon the road will be jammed," asked Nayaka again.

Lydia automatic according. Closing the door to his room and walking with the man. Nayaka is cheerful, supple, and very easy to attract others. Especially women. I don't know how many women have been victims. That must be a lot.

Lydia, who works as a karate teacher, also teaches Spanish at one of the high schools. He is an honorary teacher. His ability to speak Spanish was acquired because his father was a Spanish citizen.

"Later to pick me up, yeah," Nayaka said as Lydia got out of her car. The woman with the black blazer smiled and nodded her head. He waved at Nayaka as her car sped away.

Nayaka whistling. Stare all the way with a bright face.

He stopped at a crossroads because of the red light. Some people cross the zebra cross in an orderly manner. In his view, the person in front was like a black creature that was indeed Kalla. Back, Nayaka carved out her happy smile.

"Awhile more. Soon this city will be mine. Even now this place looks like a dead city. Look at! There's only a sucker creature in there. A human? Where's humans? Of course we finished eating. " Nayaka laughed behind his wheel. He seemed satisfied because of the hard work of his and his followers, soon this city will be theirs. Not only in this city, but in other cities, even other countries, Kalla has dominated.

Nayaka arrived at the cafe parking lot. He kept humming along the way. Alicia greeted him with joy. "Good morning, Boss."

"By, Alicia. How was your morning?" ask Nayaka back. He continued walking past Alicia towards the barista table. Check if there is any dust on the table. "As always, Boss. Looks like your morning's been fun. I haven't seen you smile like this in a long time" Alicia said, wiping the guest table.

"Ah yes, you are right. My morning was so much fun." Smirk is seen on Nayaka's lips.

"Well, that's great, boss. Ah, there's a customer." Alicia started to welcome their first customers.

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The atmosphere of the cafe is not as crowded as usual. Of course, due to the dwindling human population, making their cafes not as crowded as they used to be.

The cafe closed faster than usual. Nayaka comes home a little in a hurry to pick up Lydia.

Alicia's a little dreamy. Remembering Abhimanyu, who never returned. Though he was quite happy since Abi came to the cafe. For him Abi already he considered his own sister. Abi's cold and cold character is very similar to his sister who has died.

Alicia immediately got up and finished her work. He packed the trash and prepared to throw it into the dumpster behind the cafe.

He tried to send a message to Abhimanyu. Just asking for news and longing words as a sweetener.

[How is the cafe? Has anything changed since I left, Alicia?]

[Everything goes as usual. It's just that somehow the aroma of our cafe is not as fresh as before.]

[You mean?]

[I often smell a rancid smell that often makes me dizzy. I don't know where this smell came from. But I feel it almost all day. Even then when the cafe closed, and Irfan finished mopping the floor, the smell continued to smell. Though I have asked Irfan to add the floor fragrances.]

The suspicious Abhimanyu immediately sent Alicia home immediately. Bad feeling. Moreover, Alicia's words made her worry.

"All day long does the cafe smell? Strange," muttered Abhimanyu who was sitting on the porch with the Eagle.

"What's wrong?"

He showed me a flat object in his hand." Just now Alicia sent me a message. There's something weird about the cafe, Uncle. I'm worried."

Abi recounts his brief chat with Alicia. While Alicia is still behind the cafe completing her work. He paused for a moment and picked up the mint he smoked. The smell of the carnation makes Alicia often nauseous and this mint cigarette like a neutralizer of everything.

[Alicia. You better get home soon. Don't go to the cafe again. Go home on the side road. Who is still in the cafe?]

[Everything is still here, only Nayaka rushed home earlier. It seems like he has a blind date.]

[Yes already. Listen to me carefully, Alicia. Can, right?]

[You're why, Bi? Not as usual.]

Finally Alicia who was curious, contacted Abhimanyu.

"Hello? What do you mean, Bi?"

"I think you need to know now. Because I'm afraid you'll be the next victim."

"You mean?"

"In the meantime, I'll ask you a few questions first. You promised you'd answer honestly, right?"

"Hm, yes. Of course, Bi. What do you want to ask?"

Alicia's cigarette stayed a little, making her light up again for a second cigarette.

"Since when did you feel weird about the cafe. The smell of the rancid you smell. Since when did you realize it?"

"You ranting that? Eum, wait. Let me remember again. If it wasn't wrong not long ago, Bi. The night after you didn't get to work. From there I started to feel strange. At first the smell was only faint. I thought because of the floor that was just in the mop. Apparently not. I even asked the others. They say there is no such smell. I don't know, maybe my nose is in trouble. But the longer the smell gets stronger. I used to go out of the cafe because I couldn't stand that smell."

"alright. How about we go inside. We'll replace it with a video call. Let me see things inside."

Alicia agreed. He held the phone and pointed it forward. Alicia acted as if she was just holding the phone as usual. They are still connected in this video call. The only means of communication is the headset he now wears. Alicia hummed so that people would believe that she was listening to music.

The back door of the cafe is open. Some of the lights have been turned off. Until the kitchen, there is Irfan who is still cleaning some dishes. Abi and Eagle were seriously staring into the cafe.

"Fan, let it go. We'll continue tomorrow. Not too many dirty dishes and glasses, right?"

Irfan just kept quiet and nodded. He's coming out soon. On the other hand, Abhimanyu glared. "He's not Irfan. She's Kalla."

His voice on his phone turned off. So that Alicia doesn't hear Abhimanyu. He was afraid that Alicia would panic if she knew the truth.

"You sure, Bi?" ask Eagle.

"Of course, Uncle. What if only Alicia and Nayaka were still humans there? Because he said, all day long he kept smelling that rancid smell. Smells kalla," said Abi restlessly. "Uncle Gio and Uncle Adi, can you pick up Alicia. Take him somewhere safe. I'm really worried."

"Alright, Bi. We're going into town now."

"I'm coming" said Vin loudly.

The phone screen continues to show the atmosphere of the cafe. At the customer's desk they're still gathered there. Automatic Alicia freely shone the phone towards them.

Abhimanyu pressed his head. "God! That's right, Uncle. They're all ...."

"Kalla?"

Abi nodded. patting Abhimanyu on the shoulder. "We just pray. I hope Adi gets there on time."

"Better, you suggested Alicia leave the cafe. It would be best if they weren't too close together," Lian said.

"Alicia, now you're home. I'll tell you everything on the way. Okay?"

Alicia was silent. Look at their co-workers one by one. They looked at Alicia in wonder. "I'll say goodbye first. You guys be careful on the road."

"Alicia? Shall I take you?" ask Irfan. His tone of speech sounded strange. Alicia only realized that Irfan was strange since a few days ago.

"Remove!" whispered Abhimanyu across.

"Eum, no need, Fan. I have to go to Nayaka's apartment anyway. Look, he left his wallet again, "appoint Alicia on a purse that was left at the barista's table.

Alicia was pleased with the gaze of her co-workers.

"What do you mean they're not human?" alicia asked as she was already away from the cafe. He was shocked to hear Abhimanyu's words just now.

They're not human? Thenwhat?

Such a question flashed across Alicia's head.

Abhimanyu told me all the things that had happened. All about Kalla, Kallandra and all the things that threatened their lives all along.

Alicia. He even stopped for a moment to find a grip. Body staggered. "It's really crazy. I have to tell Nayaka!"

"Alicia? You're going to Nayaka's house?"

"Yes, Bi. He must know everything that his men are no longer human."

"alright. Let Uncle Adi, Uncle Gio and Vin pick you up at Nayaka's apartment."

"So much better."

A night trip that really makes Alicia almost crazy. He walked on foot and kept thinking about all the words of Abhimanyu. He was convinced that Abhimanyu was not lying. Alicia knows that Abi is a good person.

The security guard greeted Alicia. "Good night, Alicia."

"Night, Chris. Nayaka's here, right?"

Chris stared at the elevator and tried to remember the person Alicia meant. "Ah, right. He just arrived. It was about five minutes ago."

"All right, thank you, Chris." Alicia got into the elevator. This is not the first time she has visited the Nayaka apartment. Therefore, Chris as the security of the building has memorized the middle-aged woman.

"Be careful, Alicia."

The elevator doors closed. He kept replying to Abhimanyu's message. Abi is very worried about Alicia's safety. Although he was sure if he was with Nayla he would be safe, but somehow Abi's heart was still not calm.

Alicia reached the corridor of the floor where Nayaka lived. Lonely atmosphere.

Nayaka just arrived. Immediately change her clothes and go to Lydia's room. Lydia said she'd cook dinner for the two of them. Nayaka comes to Lydia's room, while Alicia is now in front of Nayaka's room. He knocked on the door. But there is no lawfulness. Finally Alicia opened the door with a secret code that had been told by Nayaka before. Nayaka and Alicia have been pretty close all along. They often visit each other's homes without hesitation.

"Nayaka's? You're in there?" alicia's voice filled all corners of the room in Nayaka's residence. "Where the hell is he?" alicia's grumbling is upset.

While waiting for Nayaka to come, Alicia picked up a glass of mineral water. As he gulped the water down his throat, he faintly heard a scream. Alicia sharpened her ears. He then approached Nayaka's study. The door that had not been closed was perfect, making Alicia's curiosity bulge. He opened the door, and was a little surprised. "God! What'sthis?" alicia asked herself.

Although Alicia often comes here, but Nayaka's workspace is an exception. Nayaka never let anyone in here. Alicia doesn't question that much. Because for him Nayaka has privacy. And he appreciates it.

Alicia came closer to the monitor. There all the activities of the occupants of this building are recorded clearly. In each room he saw no normal human being. Alicia actually saw the creature Abhimanyu said. And only now is Alicia really sure, that the creature really exists.

Get to a room, with a scream from a loudspeaker. Alicia was astonished, because if this was a cctv recording, there would certainly not be any sound there. It looks like not only a cctv camera, but other tapping tools are also installed in each room.

Netra Alicia stared into the room with Nayaka in it. Alicia shook her head slowly as Nayaka strangled the neck of the woman in the room. Alicia even cried to the point of seeing Nayaka's cruelty.

He then reached into the cell phone in the pocket of his jacket. Making a call to Abhimanyu.

"Bi! You have to hear this."

"What's wrong?"

"His band, Nayaka is a part of them" whispered Alicia in fear.

"What do you mean?"

"I saw Nayaka's study. Here are many monitors that show all the conditions around this building. And I saw him, Bi. Nayakas. He killed the woman in the end room!" whining Alicia with a cry that could not be held back anymore.

"Are you sure of what you said?"

"Yes, Bi. Very sure." Alicia glanced at the monitor beside her. Nayaka is not visible on all monitors. At the same time the front door opened. Alicia panics and tries to hide under Nayaka's desk.

Abhimanyu looked at the Eagle in disbelief. "How can Nayaka?"

"That's right. Even when I was nearby, there was no sign of Kalla on Nayaka's body."

"Alicia said it was Nayaka. So that's really the real Nayaka form, isn't it?" ask Lian. Well, it's just Lian who's awake tonight. He has a pretty severe sleep disorder.

The two men in front of him nodded. "Nayaka is not Kalla." Eagle assumes.

"You mean?"

The eagle looked at both of Abhimanyu's eyeballs. "He ... Callandra. Kallandra. Arkie!"