Sign of the Zodiac: Aries
[Sign 1: Aries] Escape

In the darkness of the night, Anaru was sneaking out of the prison. Strangely, there was not a single uluwero who looked on guard. Usually there are one or two people who serve in the prison area. But Anaru's question was answered immediately. Two uluwero men lay unconscious in front of the prison entrance. Anaru was fully convinced that it was the result of Airyung's actions.

Their escape seems to be going well. Midnight is a good time to go unnoticed. People are too afraid of kinokambe, especially after the incident the other day. Even the gatekeeper uluwero was nowhere to be seen. Anaru and his entourage came out easily from the village, without anyone noticing.

The recent events have been quite astonishing. After Tangaroa's death, the uluwero lost their spirit and chose to save themselves instead of guarding the village. The coronation of the new uluwero and the election of the uluwero leadership were also postponed due to horrific events at the time of the final exam.

“I think we spent the night here. Not too far from the village. But on a dark night like this, no one would notice that you've disappeared. Sooner in the morning they'll start looking for us. At that time we can go far,” proposed Airyung while guiding Tsagan, his white horse.

Anaru nodded in agreement. Matu and umanya also look tired. They were both too old to travel far. Airyung then started making campfires. The four gathered around the campfire for warmth on that cold night.

“Anaru, forgive matu. I shouldn't have kicked you out. Now your fate is like this,”, he said in Khitai.

“No, matu. It's not your fault. I really want to be uluwero. And I became like this not because I was possessed kinokambe,” replied Anaru.

“Even if you are possessed by kinokambe, we still do not want to see you die, Anaru. Which parent can see their child leave them first. You should have buried us,” said generally half sob.

“Already, uma. I'm fine now. I'm just worried about you guys. What we should do now. We have no destination,” said Anaru.

The young man turned to Airyung.

“What's your plan, Airyung?” sergeant Anaru asked.

“Actually I have no intention of taking your parents. But Ngaio said it would be dangerous for them if we left him. I myself still have to go around this island to find people in the prophecy. I can't give up now, Anaru,” said Airyung who then took a deep breath.

Anaru nodded in agreement. Their condition is not good. Especially because he had to involve a lot of people for his ambition. Some of him now regret the choices he has made, especially because his desire to become uluwero was actually long-tailed.

“But what about Ngaio. He was involved too. People will definitely be suspicious of him too,” said Anaru worriedly.

“Ngaio says he will be safe because there is Kaharap,” Airyung replied briefly.

Anaru's heart melos. Even at a time like this, I hope to be more reliable than him. He is only a troublemaker, while Kaharap is able to protect Ngaio.

“I have relatives in the village east of the dead forest. Maybe we can go there for a while,” said matu Anaru suddenly.

“Good, matu. I will obey you,” said Anaru. He was tired of rebelling. All this time his life choices only brought bitterness. At least at this time he wants to be a good child for both parents, even though it is too late.

Shortly after having a light conversation, Matu and Uma Anaru had already slept on the ground. Lucky they wear thick clothes. Even so, Anaru still felt bitter to see them sleeping in the open air.

“Why did Princess Aroha give me the death penalty?” ask Anaru to Airyung.

“Says your Sukum Head met with an elder who knows. The elder said that your existence carries the curse of the Evil Spirit which will harm the Khitai tribe. From what I heard, the Kaharap family was involved in summoning the Tribe's Elder,” Airyung brightened in the dimness of the bonfire.

“Shy,” hiss Anaru angry. “Otherwhat does he want from me?”

“Already. What matters is that you survived. I could've beaten your tribe. But that means the words of the tribe elder will come true. And your reputation is getting ruined,” Airyung continued to try to entertain.

“Live. That's enough. Or you can come with me to find the chosen one. I can take you around the continent. Come on, this isn't as bad as you think. Your world will not be destroyed just because you were driven out of your tribe. I will also most likely be expelled from my tribe for failing to find anyone in the prophecy,” Airyung said as she shrugged.

Anaru snorted softly with a small smile. “Why do you trust me?” tanyanya.

“What are you really possessed by kinokambe?” Airyung asked back.

Anaru. “While in prison I met with takuta. He explained about my condition,” said Anaru.

The young man then explained everything the prince said while he was in prison. Airyung listened carefully to the explanation of Anaru.

“What is possible?” tanya Airyung gave a response.

Anaru shrugged his shoulders. “Entahlah. But that makes far more sense than the kinokambe possession. At least I don't look too bad, do I?”

Airyung laughed a little. “Well, whatever it is, I'll just beat you if you suddenly turn into an evil spirit. For now I'm also quite interested in your abilities,”.

“So what are your plans after this, Airyung?” ask Anaru later.

“Now I will take you first to a safe place. After that, I had no special plans. Maybe back around the island,” replied Airyung.

“Doesn't that mean you don't have any plans?” reply anaru.

Airyung sighed slowly. “I've lost the idea of finding the person in the prophecy. No reasonable leads. Do I have to meet your healing shaman first huh. Who knows he has input,” said Airyung began to slur.

“There are no special characteristics of the person should be like what,” asked Anaru.

Airyung. “A long time ago Zodiac Fighters disappeared. From ancient stories, they just appeared and their power would resonate with the Carnelian Crystal. That's a sign of the awakening of his zodiac sign,” Airyung explained.

“Then you just find the person who resonates with the Crystal, right,” knots Anaru.

“But I have no idea how their resonance forms. This crystal is as calm as a common stone as long as I carry it.”

“Besabarlah. All must have time,” entertain Anaru.

Airyung smiled slightly in response. “You're entertaining me again. Though your condition is not better than me,” said Airyung amused.

Anaru shrugged his shoulders. “Together desperate people can only strengthen each other,” he said wisely.

Airyung laughs. “Entah you have changed or indeed like this your true nature, Anaru. You're a good man. Although a little more irritable and provoked,” comments the girl.

“I know,” reply Anaru. 

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