
...03-11-2030...
Two weeks had passed since that Rank-S dungeon incident. There is still much unhealed suffering over the incident, the loss of the people involved in the incident, it is hard to forget.
Because of this, the government conducts checks and strict guard from now on, in order to start tracking the emergence of dungeons, especially Hidden Dungeons. With the help of the association's security bureau, expedited the plan.
The incident also did not escape the media and was still hotly discussed by media people everywhere.
[By the way, I'm still curious about our new State Pillar, its name is Arkha Peteng right.]
[She is young, if noticed she is quite sweet as well {*^*}.]
[He is the youngest in history.]
[But, my father said, people from the '4 Earth Pillars' are very young on average almost as young as he is, is he one of them?]
[Why did he just appear when everything was so messed up, willing to pose as a Hero of misfortune, huh!]
[Well, if he did finish the disaster dungeon. Why is he late?]
[Association word.].
There are many conversations on the internet about this young man. Well, all of these things are not avoided from their attention, because these incidents will be recorded in their memory history.
Although making this his first mission after he was announced as the new Pillar of the State, but there are still many opinions do not wear about him, considering his young self so dubious in the public eye. Not a few also supported him that this country would be stronger with the presence of youth like him, and there was likely to be a youth much younger than him would become the Pillar of the new State.
...•••...
At 10:09
"Waw, Brother is really famous now," said the boy.
"Yes, said Rara, if people are getting famous their money is also a lot," said the girl.
"Masa? Then we're rich now dong!" Speak to the boy with passion.
"Udah must be dong. Kan Kakar has become an artist" said the girl proudly.
A pair of twins were peeking at their bedroom window. Currently their house was successfully renovated and there were many associates guarding their house, as well as not sparing the reporters and people from the guild gathered in their courtyard right now.
Clack... Cuckoo...
It appears that a 20-year-old young man entered the twin's room while bringing lunch as well.
"Sister, is Brother an artist?" Ask Reno.
"Artist?"
"Yes! Says friend Rena, Sister is now famous, means Sister has become an artist dong," said Rena who spirit.
Seeing my two sisters so excited, I could only smile and barely laugh at their innocent behavior.
"Well, you could say that."
"Means you already have a lot of money dong!" The spirit of Reno.
"Yes, we have a lot of money now" I said with a smile.
"Horay! We are now rich!"
Seeing them this excited, made me more excited as well, and on the other hand I also hoped that this happiness would last forever. It sounds impossible, but that's what I'm going to fight for.
"All right, you guys eat first. Brother is going downstairs for a minute to take care of some things."
After a while of spending the family's time, I immediately headed for the living room. Because there was someone waiting since, I don't know how long he's been out there waiting for me to let him in. Given the many people out there, it makes it difficult for me to accept guests to enter my house.
"I hope you don't get tired of this simple home decor."
"It's okay, sir. We also like the decoration," he said in Malay.
Well, they're representatives of foreign guest Agus. And there was Adam as a representative of the association to supervise these foreign guests and as well as a translator for me, because these two guests could not speak fully Indonesian.
"Sorry to interrupt your leisure time, sir. My name is Grace Halena" she said in English. "Our arrival here wants to offer you something." While offering a letter and I asked Adam to read it for me because it was in English, but Adam was very surprised to see the contents of the paper.
"Based on these...!"
Before reading it the other representative introduced himself to me.
"Include also, my name is Adiputera Aqsad" he said in Malay. "I think the goal is clearly coming here. So. We're not gonna slow this down, please read it." Give the same paper before.
Adam received the paper and made himself even more surprised as he read it, I could only be confused to see himself glued to the two papers.
"What's it say?" my many.
"The point of these two papers is that they want to recruit you to join their guild" Adam replied.
Hearing that surprised me enough, I didn't expect these two strangers to dare to take something from someone else's country. But seeing their composure, it seems that this was well-planned, the basis of the political game.
"In addition they provide fantastic offers, with your various needs will be immediately met as long as you ask for them. The point is they offer you an amazing gift" Adam continued.
I could only nod hearing that and I could imagine what kind of gift they gave me.
"Is it okay to take another country's Rank-S? It will cause conflict."
"Actually, sir, it won't be a big deal" Grace said in Indonesian and it surprised me a bit.
"What do you mean?"
"What Miss Halena said was right, sir," Aqsad said in Malay.
"There are unwritten rules, perhaps more precisely a freedom for the individual. Every State Pillar that is not bound by an organization, want it guilds and associations, they are free to choose wherever they go. On the condition that they continue to uphold their citizenship, this is one form of government to keep their 'ownership' from other countries" explained Adam.
"What happens if they transfer citizenship?"
"The government can not do much and suffered great losses, because their precious 'treasures' have been captured and the country that managed to seize the 'treasures' from another country, because the 'treasures' of another country, the right to redeem a fine is very large and that is what the associations and governments of the whole world agree on" Adam continued.
Now I understand why the S-Ranks are treated like golden children. And this is the reason why their illegal actions are also rarely exposed from the outside world, just because they are valuable to the country.
"If there is a State Pillar to move citizenship, it proves that the country's service to their 'heroes' is very bad" Grace said.
Hearing that already proved their greed. Now my current position is no more just a chunk of diamonds ready to be used at any time.
"But there is also no need to change his nationality" said Aqsa. "Typically they often do this, or so-called contractual relationships."
"Contract relationship?"
"We take the example of our State Pillar... Ivory Himar" said Adam.
Hearing that name somehow upset me a little, when I never met him, or maybe I even remembered his sister.
"He has established contractual relations with several guilds of various countries and including their guilds" Adam continued, staring at Aqsad. "This contract relationship, you are only a 'stepchild' in the guild, but are treated special. You will be a member of the guild as long as the contract goes."
"That means the person has to stay in the country for as long as the contract is up?" my many.
And Adam just nodded. I could only think about it, and have Adam tell me all the fantastic gifts from them.
But Adam seemed a little hesitant and agitated for a moment to tell all the contents of the letter.
"Will he accept their offer?" thought Adam was a little anxious."That he could have accepted anyway. Considering their service is much better than ours."
I could feel a bit of unease from Adam and I was still thinking about all their tempting offers.
"Honestly, it's very profitable. It's just...." While closing your eyes and remembering the father who has a very high spirit of nationalism. "I wouldn't do this when I found out that Dad had that attitude."
After thinking for a moment, I had decided not to accept their offer and of course it made the bidders surprised, and on the other hand Adam was very relieved to see it.
"Is there anything unsatisfactory about our offer?" ask Grace. "If that's the case, I can directly contact our guild leader to make an addition to the offer."
"Not so, I still have some things to take care of and I don't have time to go anywhere else, let alone go abroad."
Grace and Aqsad looked at each other, they failed to get a contract relationship with Rank-S in the country. Given the strength of this young man was beyond the expectations of many people while he was young, and each guild party chief sent representatives to obtain the closest relationship with this young man.
"If there is a problem that makes you difficult, we can help at any time" continued Grace.
I still reject their offer and I don't think it's a matter of having to involve people like them. Because I also know what I have to do now.
It seemed that Aqsad was watching this young man closely and he could only smile in his heart, and it appeared that he already had a solution to this.
"I feel compelled to use this information" Aqsad thought. "Is it because of your parents?"
"!!"
Adam and Grace were very surprised, and especially Adam who had seen what this young man's attitude would look like if it alluded to his missing parents.
["The presence of death" has been used.]
"What do you mean?!"
An intimidating question from the young man and made everyone in this room feel trembling instantly.
"Why is my body suddenly shaking?" ask in Grace's heart.
Adam spontaneously grabbed his neck and felt the same sensation in the interrogation room.
"Waw, what a gripping presence."
But unlike with Aqsad, he seemed very calm under this pressure and it made me a little surprised to see him.
"It seems he has the ability to protect his mind. If so, then...."
Instantly the atmosphere was very cold, especially Aqsad who felt it first.
"!!!"
Aqsad was greatly shocked in silence and let out a cold sweat on his forehead. Makes it difficult to move for a while now.
"Grprgh...!"
Taps... Taps... Taps...
Well, it was because of the presence of this great black wolf, and he walked in the darkness. His whereabouts were only known to him and looking at Grace and Adam, it seemed they did not sense the presence of this beast and looked at the young man afterwards.
"Gerrgh...!!"
This black wolf was getting closer and it looked as if its sharp fangs were ready to pounce on its head. Aqsad couldn't bear to finally open his voice.
"Please stop, sir," he asked.
Ushs...
The darkness disappeared around him. Well, I asked Norum to threaten the man before her, and Norum could do that thanks to the "Law" I used on her.
"Where do you know that information, when this information is only an association that knows."
"I'm sorry to mention this, we were able to get the information after some bribery, on the members of the association."
Adam heard it was unexpected that information regarding their State Pillar was as easy to leak just because of some mouthfuls.
Adam looked at me apologetically and said he would teach some of these members a lesson and fire them as well.
I can only tell him, because this can happen at any time.
"How do you know this information?" my many.
"I found out up to where both your parents had accidents and your family relationships as well, the rest of me didn't know your parents' background and her past."
Hearing that answer, he seemed to be very honest. And that was enough to make me relieved for a moment, because my parents' accident information was so covered by the media and even their accident marks were so clean, as if nothing had ever happened there. I used to report this to the government and the association at that time, but it was all undisturbed and seemed to be covered up without a case.
After knowing it now, it turns out my parents have a fairly "deep" relationship with PT. Hanjar and possibly all news of their deaths were covered at the request of this company.
Sighing and dizzy at the thought of this, that is my current situation. I still miss their presence even if only the body is found, but at least me and my two sisters can make a pilgrimage to the tomb that is in it. Not at the fake tomb I've rented until now.
"To be honest, sir, our arrival here is not to establish a contractual relationship with you" said Aqsad. "We would like to recruit you into our guild and, of course, expect you to transfer citizenship."
"!!" Adam was furious in his heart and did not expect this person or rather their guild, blatantly wanting to 'kidnap' the Pillar of State in the territory of his competitors.
"You know, my answer will remain the same."
"We've expected that, and our chairman really wants you. He left us a message, he said 'you have the same power as me, how about you join me and together achieve our goals'."
Hearing that made me startle, what does it mean chief him I'm just like him. But one thing's for sure, that person might be one of the "They" or it's a trap for me, because the only thing that can know about this energy is "They".
"For the time being, I can't see him yet, I'll go to him myself if it's right for me."
"Alright, we look forward to your visit."
After this long chat, I still decided not to sign their contract. Although they look a little disappointed, they do not bother about this, because this is common.
the other side of Adam was greatly relieved, it seemed that this matter was heavy for him. Because one of the important assets of the country finally did not succeed in being captured.
"Then we'll excuse you" said Adam.
Adam escorted these important guests to their hotel which the association had provided.
"It's almost noon." Looking at the wall clock. "I'd better visit the old man... 'Soul enchantment'."
****Chin****!
Instantly the young man disappeared and headed to where he was headed.
...•••...
At 11:46
Somewhere the association's bureau of security....
Chin!
"'Savior'!"
Agus was surprised at my sudden presence.
"Did I come at the wrong time?"
"Not really, I just happened to want to call you earlier."
Even though he said so, it seemed that the pile of files on his desk did not lie - that he was very busy. But he still took time for me.
"All right, I'm straight to the point. You've heard these foreign representatives come to my house, haven't you."
"Yes, I've heard everything from Adam. I didn't expect you to turn down their tempting offer."
"Right now, it's not important to me anymore."
Agus just smiled as if his prayers had been granted by the God.
"So... do you want to know about the guild leader from Malaysia?"
I just nodded and Agus started to explain everything he knew.
This began 4 years ago, when the emergence of Rank-S dungeons that managed to appear in the middle of the city center. Miraculously, there were no casualties at all from the incident, be it from the Awakened or the civilians.
Just then came a dazzling green light that managed to protect protecting everyone there. During that tense situation, he appeared and brought hope and managed to repel the monster attack, which came out of the dungeon portal.
"Maybe back then many people believed that he resolved the incident alone. That's not so for me."
"Why do you think that?"
"The incident happened very coincidentally. Not only the disaster dungeon incident in Malaysia, but some countries also experienced the same thing and was resolved by one person only. It was as if their heroic appearance was already planned."
"So you mean...."
"Yes," Agus replied while nodding. "I'm pretty sure 'They' are behind the heroic actions of these people. Ever since the appearance of these powerful people, the existence of the '4 Pliar Earth' has slowly faded and been forgotten. Even though our organization was destroyed, it shouldn't be so easy to forget."
"Maybe the existence of these people is indeed planned to eliminate the reputation of your organization."
"Yes that's right, our organization's movement has stopped since five years ago."
"Wait first. Didn't you say that, '4 Earth Pillars' have been disbanded 10 years ago, since the attack by 'They'?"
Agus understood it and said that it was true. "4 Earth Pillars" had been dispersed since then, or perhaps more precisely destroyed by "They". But, the people who managed to be sent included Agus as well, to find the "Savior" is meant.
Some of them continue to carry out their duties as part of the organization"4 Earth Pillars" which is tasked to protect this earth, only its existence is being sought by "They" to be annihilated and, as a result, to, the remnants of the organization's brother Agus was forced to run another way as a "mysterious person" known to many guilds in the world. "The "mystery person" continued to give directions and prophecies regarding the emergence of dungeons and impending calamities befalling humanity in the future, and there were many guilds not trusting "mysterious people" this and not a few also believe it, and follow what it says.
"And ever since then, 'mystery people' have been suspected by 'They' and managed to find him, '" Agus continued with a slightly sad face.
I understand Agus is sad to tell you that.
"Are you part of the 'mystery person' too?"
"No. I'm not part of it."
Agus explained that he could not follow the plans of his brothers because of the request of their own. They asked Agus to hold on until the "Savior" was found and helped him, let them do their last duty as "4 Earth Pillars" people who protect the earth and the people.
"But how did you survive until now and not be found by 'They'?"
"That's because of an ancient spell that Master placed on me."
"ancient spell? I just heard something like that."
"It's only natural that people never hear it. Because magic or spells are directly tied to 'Sacred Artifacts', and as members of that organization, we are bound to it. Even if we get only a little and only the Master as the rightful heir can use the power of 'Sacred Artifacts' completely."
The strange magic of the "Sacred Artifacts" is very different from magic in general. Because, the strange energy emitted by the four objects was very different from the Mana around. The mana that the artifact emitted was as if it did not come from the earth and was very different. So that the use of "Sacred Artifacts" is very rare even though the heir though.
"But the artifact is in the hands of 'They'. How can you use that spell?"
"Yes that's right. There's another way of using that spell without the 'Sacred Artifact'. I need to use the rest of my life instead."
I was surprised to hear that. And Agus says this spell is only used to hide its existence from "They" and not to fight.
Agus got up from his seat and showed the spell before my eyes.
"Di-dimurem..."
Beeping... Wush...
A small wind blew around him and I could only silently nail to what he showed me.
"It's not this 'Law'!"
After I finished showing it, I was still silent about what I saw. I didn't think it was "The Law". What he said was also true, I slowly felt his life energy begin to dim.
"Do you use this ability all the time. Isn't that very dangerous and can kill you at any time."
"Yes I know. But, I am still grateful to God, so I was given a long life even though I have used this ability for 10 years."
Well, this is really a very long journey for Agus. I wouldn't even think of doing something like this for a long time if I were in his position.
Admired and saluted, that's all I put into my mind. Hearing all his struggles, it has greatly added burden to my heart and must meet all their expectations.
Yes I know, there are reasons why I should fulfill it, there are reasons why I was chosen, and there are reasons why I should do all these things.
"Alright, thanks for all the information. I gotta go right away."
"Yes, be careful."
I immediately used the "Soul Binder" skill again, even though I had used this skill before. But thanks to this skill level up, so cool down on this skill is shortened and I can use it again now.
Chin!
The young man had already disappeared and left the old man staring blankly.
"That's...!"
For a moment his mouth spit out blood and immediately cleaned it, so that no one would see his condition. But he just smiled knowing his current state.
"I think my time is soon. But I'm not sorry at all."
Although his view is not like it used to be to look at the world, but his heart and hope for this world are still the same as before.
...•••...
At 12:08
Somewhere quiet not far from the bureau's association's office...
Chin!
"Hey, stop."
"?"
After all this time since the battle. The voice that had been helping me fight against the boss of the S-Rank dungeon.
"You're finally out too. There's a lot I want to ask you."
"Keep all that curiosity of yours. 'We' don't have much time now!"
Hearing her voice this time made me even upset. But there seems to be something serious he wants to talk to me about.
"So? What do you want?"
"You seem to be curious about the ability the old man has."
"Yes that's right. I feel like he's using some kind of 'Law'. But.. It's strange to me, why does that ability even damage him."
"That's not 'Law'."
Hearing that surprised me, I still believed what I saw just now that it was "Law", and what Morspect meant was that it was not "Law".
'We' know that you don't believe this" Morspect continued. "For 'The Law' belongs to 'He' was never intended to harm his children."
"Not 'Law'? Then what I saw just now was, it was obviously like 'Law'."
"Yes, 'We' know you'd think like that. But you remember, that 'we' are just a fraction of the power."
I just remembered that Mosrpect once said that he had another brother (broken) himself who is currently grasped by "He".
"And you also once used my power that almost resembled 'Law' belonging to 'He'. But it's not 'Law', it's purely the power of 'we'" Mosrpect continued.
Yes I just remembered, back then I used a power that I thought it was "Law" when I first used it, I was in my parents' room and used it both times when it was not far from the security bureau's association office. And it turns out that "Law" belongs to "He" was sealed by Mosrpect before the Rank-S dungeon incident, and I can use it now because I understand Mosrpect's wishes.
And Mosrpect went on to say that what I saw was one of the powers of his brother.
"I don't know anything about all these brothers of yours, you don't mind telling me, do you?"
Mosrpect was silent for quite a while, and finally he said that all these things were not yet the time for him to tell me everything. For there is a covenant with "Him".
"All right, I get it." Sighing because I have not found what I want to know.
After that, Mosrpect left again in the darkness within my body and fell silent for a long time again.
"*Huff*T*... Really sucks!" While gazing at the clear sky, it was as if this clear sky was showing that the world was still fine. But who would have thought that I would have to face all these things from now on.
"I'd better get home soon, the Twins will be looking for me... 'Soul enchantment'!"
Chin!