The Red Crystal Kingdom
Set-off

A bright moon shone brightly illuminating the Kastala royal Palace. The palace soared and revealed its beauty when its silver walls glistened with light.

Around the palace there are residential residents who look lonely. There are only a few small lights because the residents are sleeping inside their homes. Some people were seen walking around the residential area due to some officers carrying out their duties as night watchmen.

There was a shadow of five Magicians walking simultaneously on a hill not far from the Palace settlement. Then, they halted their steps and stood in line while looking at the quiet-looking settlement.

Moments later, the five Magicians spread their hands towards the palace while starting to cast spells.

The golden weak light shimmered from the palms of the five Magicians as the – ranks of their spells spoke out loud.

Slowly, the light gets brighter and brighter. Finally, his rays spread out and blinded the view.

After the chant was stopped, the luminescence slowly dimmed and disappeared. The settlement looked calm as ever.

The Witches were turning around. They walked towards an old man who was standing while leaning under a tree. After approaching the man, they bowed respectfully.

“Duty is done, Mr Faraq!” said one of the Witches.

“Good, Rafael!” faraq said as he raised his hand, gesturing to end their reverence. “We just have to wait for King Endan's action against this.”

“When can we gain power over Kastala Palace?” Rafael stepped forward, revealing short hair and a flat incision wound on his forehead.

“You need to be patient for a moment, Rafael!” Faraq smiled, then continued in his hoarse voice. “This power will be ours and you guys I will give you part – part.”

“We entrust the rest to you, Mr. Faraq. If you need help, we will always be ready,” Rafael said.

Faraq sat in satisfaction. “Of course.”

Rafael looked at the green necklace worn by Faraq. “How did you get that talisman, Mr Faraq?”

Faraq grasped the necklace he was wearing. “I've traveled to all five kingdoms throughout Namaril because it is my duty as a Regional Relations Officer. I found this amulet in the settlement of the Rimasti Kingdom. All total six. I hold one fruit. The rest I've given to you.”

“How easy is it for you to hand over this talisman to us, Mr Faraq?” Rafael. “Did you indeed give such great trust to us?”

Faraq. “You don't have to talk about trust, Rafael. I was only lucky because I found people – people to work with.”

Faraq circulated a glance towards the entire Witch. “Can you stand with your other friends – friends?” her door. “I'll show you a glimmer of the magic of this Amulet.”

Rafael nodded. He retreated and stood on equal footing with the other Witches.

After which, Faraq looked at the Witches and swept his hand towards them. The greenish stone amulets that were clad in each of their – necks shimmered weakly.

There are three male Witches – male and two female Witches who feel the warmth that the light emits. Slowly, the warmth turned into a force that multiplied.

Rafael looked at his palm while grinning as if - he would be able to do anything.

“It is one of the powers of this Amulet,” Faraq explained, “but we must take over Kastala first if you want to use its true power because this power is not like ordinary magic.”

“This is an amazing offer.” Rafael grinned. “We will not disappoint you, Sire.”

Faraq smiling. “I admit, it is very honorable for me to be called with the title of Sire by you. But I am not your king. Haven't. You do not need to rush to call me with high rank when we have not got the results.”

“That compliment will cause me to be arrogant. That's not necessary, Larisa.” Faraq. “When we already have Kastala, the others will not be difficult.”

Larisa nodded. “Alright, Mr. Faraq.” He held his necklace back.

Faraq continued, “Thanks to this Amulet, we can do this even though you are not Witches, even I am not a Witch.” The old man took off the green necklace and turned it up. “There are all sorts of secrets contained within this talisman. However, it is not yet time to tell you.”

“How amazing!” Rafael raised his voice. “We already understand what will happen to this settlement.”

“Quite we talked!” Faraq recalls his talisman. “Let's go from here. The influence of this magic talisman will begin shortly.”

“Alright,” said Rafael. He immediately told the other Witch. “Let this be a start.”

After that, he led the spell-shipping, which was followed by his fellow – comrades. Slowly, black sparks of light sprung up and circled around Faraq and the other Magicians.

A moment later, the six of them vanished from sight.

-

The Kastala residential land shook. The entire Palace and the surrounding settlements began to shake. The vibration caused a variety of sounds that caused the walls of – walls of the house to crack. Lamp – falling lights. Not a few also – buildings that are not sturdy buildings that begin to collapse because of it.

Looks – people scattering out of the house, ignoring their drowsiness. Not only buildings, small cracks also formed on the streets. The residents of the settlement were panicked and saved themselves – rubble of buildings that fell.

A few minutes later, the earthquake stopped.

One by one lamp – lights housing turned on. That night, the palace guards were on duty to help the residents who were scattered outside their residences to check the conditions and situation.

The injured were taken to a number of hospitals. Because of this earthquake, dozens of hospitals around the settlement suddenly became busy because of the disaster that hit them suddenly – arrived to accommodate those who were injured, not even a few who lost their lives.

Two days later, the shock came back.

The earthquake occurred during the day. People quit their activities. Residents living in shelters and hospitals were forced to flee to safety, despite not knowing where to take shelter.

A moment later, the disaster stopped.

Office employees who still had time to work in the settlement found their – office buildings scattered with – pieces of building debris so they decided to relax their activities.

The Soldiers and Servants of the Palace were again sent to help the citizens.

Residents of the settlements around the palace do not know when the earthquake came. However, two days later, after the third earthquake that occurred in the morning, the palace announced to residents that the earthquake occurred for two days.

The estimate is correct. The earthquake occurred periodically. Once every two days.

The Soldiers and Servants of the Palace began to be deployed for additional briefing – places of refuge for residents. Various kinds of activities were abolished, basic foodstuffs were distributed, although there were some residents who did not do the rejection.

Site – special site for evacuation also increased as a form of protection against residents who want to survive the disaster, or who have been homeless and their families.

As Rafael said, this disaster is a beginning.