
The cool morning air was still felt when Tanti entered the suburban area. From the information he got, a traditional medicine man in this area had the last ingredient he was looking for.
The behavior of people in the suburbs is very different from in the city center. Life here is quieter, children play on the road without having to worry about the roar of a speeding car. I smiled at that sight.
Among the lush trees and roofed tile houses, there is a simple house with a signboard that reads "Traditional Medicine Lords of Mr. Jaya". Tanti immediately approached, her heart pounding. Before entering the house, his eyes were turned to a small garden next to the house.
A moving sight is underway. A little boy, with a cheerful face, was trying to fly his bright blue kite. Tanti approached and sat on a wooden bench, watching the children play.
"Sister, want to play?" ask one of the kids with their curly hair.
Tanti smiled and nodded, "May ya?" The little boy lent him his kite and Tanti played with them. The cool morning breeze makes kites easy to fly high. Holding a kite thread, Tanti recalls her childhood, playing kites in the fields with her grandfather.
After a while of playing, Tanti returned the kite to the little boy. "Thank you, you remind me of my childhood" she said with teary eyes.
The little boy smiled. "When you play again, brother!"
Tanti nodded, "Surely." He then stepped towards the medicine house. An old man with a white beard greeted him. "Welcome, miss. Can I help you?"
"I heard you had a special potion that I was looking for" said Tanti, while showing a picture of the material she wanted.
The old man nodded, "Oh, that is. People rarely look for it. What does she need it for?"
"For an important mission," replied Tanti briefly.
The old man smiled wisely, "Alright, but remember, use it wisely." He then gave the material to Tanti.
Tanti thanked him, then rushed back to the city center. With this, he and Tanto already had all the necessary ingredients. However, their journey is still long. They have to put all these materials together with the help of AI machines and protect their families.
When Tanti was about to receive the last ingredient from the medicine man, the old man stopped his hand. "Before you take him away, there's something you need to finish."
Tanti, who had been full of enthusiasm, immediately felt confused. "What is that, Father?"
The old man took a deep breath before saying, "I'll give you a riddle. This is not just an ordinary puzzle, but related to the history of our city. If you can answer that, this material is yours."
Tanti cringing. I didn't expect to get a challenge like this. However, he knew that each ingredient had its importance.
"Alright, Father. I'm ready" Tanti said with determination.
The old man nodded, "In the middle of this city there is a monument. In the past, the monument became a silent witness of the struggle of our predecessors. Under the monument is an inscription. What is written on the inscription?"
Tanti fell silent. He remembered the monument, but had never read the inscription below. "Can I have time to find the answer, Father?"
The old man smiled, "Of course, but remember, you're limited to sunset."
Tanti nodded and quickly ran away from the medicine man's house. The city is quite big and it needs to move fast. However, before heading to the monument, Tanti decided to meet some of the old citizens. They know a lot about the history of the city.
First, Tanti met Mr. Suro, an old man who often sat in a coffee shop near his home. Mr. Suro is known to be a good listener of stories and knows many local stories.
"I haven't heard about the inscription in a long time," said Mr. Suro with a laugh, "But, I remember there was an interesting story about a ghost who loved to dance on the full moon around the monument. They say the ghost is the spirit of the dancers who once lived in this town."
Tanti smiled at the story, but she knew it was not the answer she was looking for. After thanking her, Tanti continued her journey.
In his search, Tanti meets several other elderly residents who tell similar stories, full of mystery and history. However, none of them gave a definite answer about the inscription.
As the sun was about to set, Tanti returned to the medicine man's house with the answers she found.
"Have you found the answer?" ask the old man.
Tanti nodded, "In the inscription it says, 'In unity and unity, we build this city. From blood and sweat, for generations to come.'"
The old man smiled broadly, "That's right. This material is now yours."
With a grateful heart, Tanti thanked him and ran home with the last ingredient needed to protect her family.
Heavy rain began to pour over the city when Tanti and Tanto arrived at the lab. These two brothers felt the fatigue of today's adventure, but also the excitement of having managed to gather all the required materials.
Tanto opened the lab door quickly, welcoming Tanti with a big smile. "You did it, my sister!"
Tanti nodded, her face beaming, "So do you, Brother! We're lucky to get all this stuff."
They sat beside a work desk full of equipment and began to arrange the materials they had gathered. The dim light of the lamp reflected the sparkle of the crystal, creating a magical atmosphere inside the lab.
"So, how was your adventure today?" tanto asked, looking at Tanti with curiosity.
Tanti sighed, "It's hard to believe, Brother. I have to solve the riddle of our city's history just to get one of the ingredients. But I also heard interesting stories from the old citizens."
"Wow, that must be interesting," Tanto said with sparkling eyes. "While I was, I met Riko, our old friend. I was even invited to the coffee shop where we often talked first. Really nostalgic."
While they are talking, the little robot they found in the previous series begins to move. The robot suddenly plays popular songs from the 90s from its small speakers.
"Gee, our favorite song!" tanto said with a laugh.
Then she smiled, "That's right! Let's dance for a while before continuing!"
The two stood up and began to dance cheerfully, following the rhythm of the song. Tanti's gentle body movements combined with Tanto's full of energy. They laughed and joked, enjoying a light moment in the midst of their busy lives.
After a few songs, they sat back down and focused on the task to be completed. Tanto picked up a thick book containing instructions from the bookshelf beside him.
"Well, we have to follow these steps carefully" Tanto said seriously.
Tanti nodded, "I'm ready, Brother."
They start by mixing some ingredients in a large bowl. Blue smoke began to emerge from the mixture. Then, they put the crystal in the middle of the bowl, followed by some predetermined ritual.
During the process, the facial expressions are both focused and serious. They work well together, complementing each other.
When the ritual is completed, the crystals begin to glow brightly, signifying that they are successful.
"We did it, my brother!" exclaim Tanto while hugging Tanti.
"Thank you, Brother. We've been through a lot today" replied Tanti with teary eyes.
With the crystals now active, the two hope to protect their families from a menacing danger. Although they had gone through many obstacles, their brotherhood and cooperation had brought them to this point.
As the rain begins to subside, Tanti and Tanto come out of the lab, walking together with hope for a bright future.