The Red Crystal Kingdom
Calling Sara

After a short walk down the countryside, Uzan and Edgar stopped in front of Sara's house. They both got off their horses.

Sara's house looks simple. But the outer wall looks there is a little crack due to the earthquake. No wonder Sara's family hasn't been displaced.  

After the door was knocked, a middle-aged man opened the door.

“Prince Uzan?” the man welcomed.

“Good day, Mr. Odd.” The Prince greeted. 

“What do you want to trouble yourself to come here?”

“Is Sara around?”

“Of course there is,” replied the man. “He is inside. Please login!”

Afterwards, Uzan and Edgar enter Sara's house. They were invited to sit by Mr. Odd in the living room. After that, Mr. Odd went inside to call Sara.  

Edgar whispered beside Uzan, “Hopefully he wants.”

Uzan nodded “Ya. Hopefully.”

Moments later, there was a knock on the door from outside.

“Who else wants to visit Sara?” Edgar stood up and opened the door. The soldier found Rena, the Palace's top white-robed witch.

“Rena?” edgar said while surprised, “What are you doing here?”

“Oh, Uzan and Edgar yes?” said Rena “I'm looking for Sara. You guys?”

Uzan sighed “I was also looking for Sara to follow me on the task of restoring this kingdom.”

Rena sitting on guest sofa “So, you guys have decided which member will be yes?”

Uzan nodded “Number of all there will be three people. Me, Edgar, and Sara”

“Actually we would like to invite you, Rena!” Edgar. He sat back. “But know for yourself right, you are busy being a top brass and so”

“Indeed,” Rena looks disappointed. “Sweetest one” 

Uzan said, “So, what did you mean by coming here?” 

“Actually, I want to make Sara a Palace witch through Fast Track” Rena sighed. “What can I do. He will be chosen as a companion for the task. King Endan did act quickly on the results of the Meeting yesterday.”

“Are you not escorted by the Soldiers? You are the higher-ups”

“Some soldiers offered escorts to me when I was coming here. But I refused it. I said that I want to meet an old friend.”

“Rena,” call Edgar. “You can explain the meeting you had with King Endan?”

“I don't want to talk about it, Edgar,” Rena's face looks sullen. “Padahan, I have made a decision together with the members of the Witch and Klerik Palace group, but when the meeting, King Endan requested that we provide a solution that can be executed immediately, not just reports and planning.”

“Dan Faraq has the solution,” Uzan commented.

“That's right,” Rena nodded. “Sometimes, I think that King Endan immediately made up his mind due to a despair.”

“Or because urged by citizens because of yesterday's protest.”

“Then,” Edgar added, “steps King Endan to immediately act should be thumbs up. This is proof that King Endan did answer the call of his people.”

Rena glanced at Edgar for a moment, then said, “I'm not sure, but this earthquake should be stopped. Moreover, Faraq also received a message from father.”

Uzan holds his chin. “You've been notified by your father, right?”

“Not yet,” Rena shook her head. “Since being appointed as Advisory Palace, dad is more familiar with Faraq.”

“Tan easy..” Edgar soothing. “Most importantly, Kamasa has the initiative to restore this kingdom.”

A few moments later, Sara arrived. The blond girl was immediately shocked when she saw Uzan, Edgar, and Rena who were waiting for her and immediately sat in the guest chair. With her soft voice, she greeted, “What did you guys come here for?

“Actually we want to kidnap you.” Cirps Edgar. Uzan looked directly at Edgar while astonished.

Rena cleared her throat to remind Edgar to be serious. Edgar put on a relaxed face.

Uzan stated his intention of arrival. “Actually we would like to invite you to follow us through a task to recover this disaster.”

“Uzan,” says Edgar “Are we not talking trite first?”

Rena says, “We'll base – stale later, Edgar”

“Good.”  Edgar shrugged his shoulders.

Uzan, Rena, and Edgar told about – things that will be conveyed to Sara. Even Rena also told the initial purpose of her visit to Sara's house. 

“So, you want to take me on a journey to recover this disaster?”

“That's it, Sara” says Uzan. 

“I don't know...” Sara said in a doubtful tone, “I have to look after my father because he is only alone here.”

At that moment, Mr. Odd came and welcomed Uzan and others with tea. As he gathered to put the tea, he said, “Not what –, Sara.” 

For me, it is an honor to follow prince Uzan to recover this disaster.”

“Ayah” says Sara “Why should I bother – bother making tea? can you tell me.”

Edgar berdehem's. “Soldiers Edgar”

“Ya,” Mr. Odd smiled. “I provide enough amount of tea. In addition, maybe the four of you can talk to each other about the implementation of this task.”

“That's right,” says Edgar “Master Odd also watched the five of us.”

“Yes, that's it.” said Mr. Odd “The four of you with Rafael who a few years ago disappeared somewhere.”  

Rena snorted in annoyance because Edgar said that and regretted something bad in the past.

“Sara has indeed done some tasks, although not the task of the palace,” said Mr. Odd, “But his spoiled nature to me may also be a barrier to your destination”  

“In my opinion,” says Uzan, “Sara is not a spoiled and childish woman – kanakan. But we must also respect his decision to protect his parents.” 

“Thank you, prince Uzan” Sara smiled.

“That's.” Mr. Odd nodded. “I will leave you here to talk about the tasks you will be carrying and yes or no Sara will participate in completing the journey you intended, he said,” Mr. Odd walks out of the living room to go inside. “I'm sorry.” 

“Do you have to mention about Rafael, Edgar?” Rena grunted while crossing her arms.

“Hei!” Edgar Protes “He was my comrade-in-arms as a soldier and one of our childhood friends,” Edgar was chin-backed. “Why Not?” 

“It's a pity that he mysteriously disappeared a few years ago” Uzan deplores “How about we talk about our task now?”

Rena ignored Edgar's protest and immediately stated her point, “Actually I can directly make you Klerik palace with Fast Track track. In general, you recommended my father to study at Igardias and you could do Max Purify. In my opinion, not many Klerik have that skill.”

“Iya, Sara,” Edgar supports. “Become a Klerik Palace is more suitable for you.”

Sara just sighed. The blonde girl said nothing. Silence rippled between the four of them. 

To break the silence, Uzan said, “We have discussed that Rena will cancel her plan to raise you directly to Klerik palace.”

“That's right,” Rena nodded. “But after the task of this Palace is completed, I will immediately raise it to Klerik Palace.”  

Edgar watched Sara who looked glum. “Now, does Sara want it or not?”

“I feel worried, friends – friends,” Sara started to open voice. “Actually, I want to. Father has also supported me to follow the task and another –. But you know. My decision was not to become a palace clerk because after my mother left..” Sara's face darkened “Died.”.

“I know Sara, but...” Rena stopped her saying, “Uzan, do you know what to say?”

Edgar added, “Well, we know about your reasons for doing things already until now you do. But we're in a precarious situation right now. We have to recover this earthquake and everything will be good – fine.”

“Edgar.” Uzan said “Let Sara decide, maybe her past affects the various decisions she takes and... “Uzan sighed, “As I've said, Sara has a decision and we are in a precarious situation right now.

Rena nodded. “It also concerns about our people, faster, better”

“Sorry, I can't help but eavesdrop on your conversation” lord Odd is coming. “And Sara.” He sat down next to Sara. “This is not only our problem, but other population problems as well. If I were you, I would come. In addition to being an honor for carrying out palace duties, this is also an additional experience for you. And you don't have to lament the thing – thing ago and let it to influence your decision now.”

“Dad,” said Sara, “Who will look after dad if I agree to do this job?”

“I saw the soldiers of the palace taking pains to evacuate the citizens," said Mr. Odd. "I'll go straight to the refugee camp. There are many people – people who are as lucky as me, even worse” 

“That's right,” says Uzan. 

“Again, I will be able to eliminate the sense of solitude with refugees who have the same fate.”

“It was also true.” said Edgar. 

“Alright, I'll come with” Sara hugged her father. Mr. Odd also returned his daughter's embrace. “Heart – heart father..”    

Uzan, Edgar, and Rena were relieved when they watched Sara cuddle with her father.

“Alright, because sara Follow,” Uzan directly decide. “We'll leave tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow exactly?” ask Rena.

“Iya,” Uzan nodded.“Faster, better.”

“Alright,” says Rena. “I'll be coming to attend your departure tomorrow."

After Mr. Odd and Sara finished hugging, the girl welcomed back her guest with a bright look. “Please, the tea is drunk!” 

Uzan and the others agreed and drank their tea.

“Three Members,” Uzan concludes. “I, Edgar, and Sara will do this job." 

“Good!” said Edgar “Sara, tomorrow morning I will pick you up here while heading to the gathering point.”

“Alright” said Sara, her face looking bright. “I'll get ready – ready.”

“Master Odd,” said Uzan, “It is better for you to evacuate to the place that has been provided, I think this house is not conducive conditions.”

“Alright, Prince of Uzan,” Mr. Odd approves. “Indeed, I'll move myself there in about three days. There are some things I need to finish. Once again I thank you for coming.” 

“Then, we excuse you,” Uzan followed by Edgar and Rena who stood together while paying their respects to Mr. Odd and Sara.

When Uzan and Edgar walked to the front door, Edgar commented, “Master Odd, The tea is delicious!”

Mr. Odd smiled. “I'll prepare provisions for the three of you tomorrow.”