Travel Stories
The Grudge Eater (II)

The near-death experience that had just passed gave a new look at what kind of world I was trying to understand right now. It seems that I underestimated too much from the writings in the ancient book that the Arborite gave me. No longer having any desire other than to get an explanation, I began to try to concentrate with all my might, trying to find the familiar spiritual sense of Arborite, and my feelings seemed to be intending to cooperate fully.

A new scene spread out in a form of nature that I never knew at all, printed clearly in the mind, which I felt, flowing from the back of my head.

Eh?!

What does this mean???

This vision was projected onto every cell, even faintly, I was like hearing the sound of Arborite scolding someone, while others also sharply replied to her scolding.

"Rayna?"

"Yahayy!!!"

I smiled as Rayna's mental shout echoed, giving me a glimpse of the location of the two of them's current whereabouts. Immediately I closed this new strange ability and hurriedly stepped up. It's uncomfortable to have two different vision visions like this. I prefer something more certain, my physical eyes...

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The faces that passed felt unfamiliar, cold and indifferent, although the various sights that existed gave rise to various flashes of memories that were firmly imprinted in memory. The night grew older, slowly shrinking the familiar cold charm. This city never changes. Although many new buildings adorned the corners, the aroma, warmth and familiarity he caused never diminished. So does this house...

Although grass and various types of plants were wild in the courtyard, or a chest-high wrought iron fence that already looked like a rusty scrap of scrap metal disguised the shape of the small house, the radiated taste remained the same. The roof that takes the form of a mixture between traditional Javanese and modern architectural houses is partially covered in lush mango trees, where I used to be 'trapped' in one of its branches, and had to make Dad come home in the middle of the lecture hours he was bringing to let go and put me down. Or the old-looking swing bench and the reot, which is located next to it, where Mom often sleeps exhausted after 'playing' in her garden. Although only the light from the street lamp was currently trying to shed light without much result, and even though it was only a faint form of silhouette from what was deeply imprinted in the memories, it was, this place is the only one at my root.

Thisismyhome..

A place where all knowledge, the beauty of the world, the warmth of affection and the magnitude of loss come together and become a wall and a magnet for me to come and enter it again. But this all has to stop. Arborite's warning is very clear, and although vague, little knowledge emerges from the depths of the mind about the dangers that can arise when a curious spirit dwells too long in the human realm. And I don't want this to happen to anyone, including my parents.

No matter how much, this has to be done...

Strengthening myself, I pushed open an unlocked gate and prepared with various mental blows from memories, both sweet and bitter in this house, although practically now the same taste. Disbelief, resentment, annoyance, anger and resentment of all these conditions really begin to threaten and push the consciousness towards insanity. The prowess for the sake of the familiar shadow prowess forced in, though as hard as I could try to resist. Every part of my body was reluctant to cooperate, when a very strong sense of sadness emerged and controlled every inch of my mind and made me look at the entrance of the house.

"Kkkaaaayy!!!"

I really didn't know if I should laugh or cry when Rayna's cold, gentle figure, who now seemed so shaken and frustrated, appeared out of nowhere and hugged me tightly. Crying and shaking violently, and automatically, pulling me away from my own madness. The beautiful ghost sulked and continued to speak frantically amidst sobs that she did not try to hold back at all.

In the air ripples a few steps behind him, appeared the figure of Arborite in the form of her dazzling youngster, complete with half-amused half-disgustful eyes when she saw the scene in front of her. The corner of her lips lifted up forming a small smile of ridicule while raising a finger, crossing in front of her forehead then twisting that finger at her temple.

"Crazy girl!"

"Rite, now that I've been able to use purgatory, you know, maybe you're cold and I want to warm it up with him?" my mind was replying to his thought projection.

"Save it for the others, you still can't afford to send me home" she replied without even trying to hold back and hide her gel

"How about trying first?"

Arborite was wide-eyed and chose to be quiet and leisurely, choosing a chair on the terrace to sit on.

"Abo said I was just a spirit, Kay..."

Ehh, Abo???

"Who is Abo, Ray?" I sahut softly when one of Rayna's panicked babbles in the middle of her cries, which I finally got to catch her point. Actually, when I saw the sour reaction that appeared on Arborite's face, I could already guess who this 'Abo' meant, but I wouldn't want to miss this opportunity.

When else could the spirits of those who were cursed by God Himself to walk all the earth and be the shepherds of His lost spirits?

"Abo! Abo! *****! Wicked!!!" rayna snorted fiercely as he turned towards Arborite who was sitting on the chair, with a face agape at Rayna's reaction.

Arborite's face grew even more unsightly when she saw that I was lying on the floor, laughing out loud with her hands on her stomach, trying to hold back my wild, uncontrollable laughter, breaking the loneliness and for some reason, lightened my mind a little.

"Keep, keep going, kid!" spray Arborite annoyed while looking at me and Rayna sharp.

"Your name is hard, Bo, I call it hard to know!"

Rayna's clear-cut counterargument made me unable to hold on any longer as I began rolling around in laughter, and the chocolate check between the two of them continued.

Amidst the laughter, a serene glimmer of thought burst forth and somehow, making me a little more, began to receive this blessing as well as this curse. Seeing how Arborite, though wry and always cynical in everything she does, is seen enjoying various quarrels and interactions. The consciousness that came was really hitting very hard. Seeing the two as if joking around in the mouth quarrel, I realized the feeling they were trying to deny.

Huft, seeing things without being able to touch or even look must be very tiring huh, Bo?

My laughter had stopped, but the remaining smile was full of acceptance now. Now I understand what I have to do and I am ready now...

"Already, stop." I said as I stood up, slowly patting every part of my body full of dust as a result of rolling on the terrace floor in the euphoria of my earlier laugh.

"Thank you, Bo, now I'm ready and I understand what you said earlier. Sorry, it took me too long to get here..."

Arborite looked at me with a look of anticipation now.

"You sure, boy? This isn't one of those times where you're gonna say 'but Bo'ong' in the next sentence, is it?"

"You.. demon..gaul!" I reply in the midst of a burst of laughter that I cannot bear.

"Kay? this is what the hell? Ray, you feel uncomfortable, right? it's a joke, right?"

The worried tone that came from Rayna's question slightly pinched her heart and caused a strong sense of sadness, but my heart was now a little stronger. No matter what my path is ahead, Rayna must not suffer for too long in the human realm living like this.

"Ray, I'm sorry, girl. Everything Abo said was true. You're dead, and what exists today is the soul that's left over from what it once was. Just like this Arborite, just like my two parents who were trapped inside this house." I said slowly, trying to resist the sadness of the beautiful face change in plain sight, ignoring the Arborite protests on behalf of the one I'm wearing. Resisting the feeling of fear of loneliness that would come after the two of them 'return'.

"Kay..."

Lord, strengthen my heart...

Temple by temple the incantation began to stir in my mind and recoil out of my mouth, pushing the forces of nature to show power in a strong line of wind that stirred up uneasiness in a misfortune that sounded like a swing of a sharp sword. Inside, I could feel a wave of heat emerging from the bottom of the navel and creeping out, filling the body with terrifying energy flowing towards the right palm, which I extended to Rayna. A terrified light flashed in his eyes as my right palm which started emitting a bright yellow-clad white light came closer to his face.

Call me silly, but I really want to immerse every inch of his face in my memory before he leaves...

"Thank you, Kay... Some of these times are so beautiful. I'm so happy to see you..."

The ringing of her voice rang in the depths of my mind as Rayna finally accepted and understood what she was exactly, and prepared to continue her journey back to the creator.

"Don't cry, Kay. I'm not sad anymore. I was really happy during this time. If the great One permits, I really want to see you again in another life." whispered slowly.

His hand lifted and wiped the tears flowing down my cheek gently. His body was becoming more transparent by the radiating light getting stronger.

I know my heart is strong, but every memory and time we have spent together has not made it easy for me to endure this sadness. I know for sure, because I'm sure it wasn't just me who felt this when the Arborite even turned her face away from this very beautiful but heartbreaking sight.

"*Already, Kay. Don't cry anymore, I don't want to go home if you do..."

"Yes, sorry Ray... Goodbye Ray, until we meet again*.." I reply slowly, with all my might trying to resist the sobbing vibrations that force out and vibrate my voice.

The air seemed to solidify as hard as a wall with waves of space openings as Rayna's glowing body walked backwards away from me.

The understanding smile that appeared on her lips was very beautiful, but it really made me unable to hold my feelings any longer. Tears that were as strong as my previous strength, flowed profusely as the shining light grew stronger, blurring the gaze of the inner eye and the entire existence of Rayna. Thunder and lightning feasted along with the wind ranks that grew stronger in the madness of nature. But I could only bow in lethargy, staring at the dirty floor as the light disappeared along with the frenzy of nature. I could not even wait and see the figure that began to fill the day with such relentless fuss and strange behavior that, without my knowing it, I enjoyed myself deeply in the chaos of my feelings. I know this loss won't be easy to overcome...

"Kay?!"

The touch on my shoulder felt very familiar, but I no longer wanted to be caught up in this devastating feeling of sadness anymore.

"Buck"

"Shut up, Bo.." My reply was fierce, dissolving in still-strong sadness encompassing my heart in a force that shattered intent.

"Kay, are you really don't want me here?"

Ah, this tone of voice???

And the pretty face that had just been her departure button welcomed my eyes..

"*Wooow, Kay? are you crying for me??! Ahhh, I'm really happy now!!!"

What the hell is happening actually*??!

Rayna's face was slightly webbed with a bright color, it was somehow possible, but she was with her usual coquettishness, actually standing there. It still had a thin layer of blue light that was webbed a little bright yellow in between, yet it actually stood there. Complete with her beautiful smile.

"Abo, didn't you tell her anything?"

"Actually I want to, but I want to get involved after he laughs like a roll*** earlier!" reply demon gondrong is fast.

"Abo, can you explain what's really going on here?" I said slowly while trying to wipe away the still reckless tears kept dripping.

"Eh, you're really crying?" he nodded when he saw me.

"*******, Abo, Satan! Explain!!!"

But the cry of my anger was already swallowed by the sound of Arborite's laughter, which successfully, imitated my behavior earlier. Uncontrollable wild laughter, complete with rolls like***, which he uttered earlier without being able to do or give any explanation...

"The mistake you made when you were about to perfect my soul is because this is all happening, Kay. Instead of perfecting my soul, you gave *lives to my body, remember?"

"Yes, but this time I did nothing wrong, Ray*.." I don't understand.

*this silly old devil laugh is really disturbing!

"My body was taken by Abo and kept. The perversion you used to do must be straightened out by giving the same air of life to my soul, just as you did just now. It strengthened my soul's bond with my dead body, so that no other spirit could use it..."

Okay, that's doesn't sound scarry at all..

"And you know this, and then agreed to prank me like that?" my sergeant's hot

"Abo told me all this. Even though I'm happy, but I'm afraid it's just Abo's bullshit. I'm a little tired of hope, Kay..."

My brain was moving at a terrifying speed with things getting more and more terrifying.

This means I can give the possibility of coming back to life for the dead?

Joking right?

"Don't think of doing the same for anyone else, Kay..."

Rayna looked at me with understanding eyes that were webbed with great pity. He could see where my brain was going.

"You're just giving me the possibility of coming back to life on your own, Kay... That's a mistake, a perversion. That's why the grudge-eater wants so badly to eat my soul and yours... You and I are connected in a way that no longer exists in the world of God, Kay, and believe me, He will not allow something like this to happen a second time. Anyway, if my change of life is your life, I'd better be just like now" he said quickly, cutting off any wild thoughts that developed before.

Damn, despite hearing this explanation, my mind remains difficult to control. The world of medicine has been so sophisticated, it may be able to find a way, but...

"You see that face, Ray? What a good revenge" said Arborite amid laughter that continues to be sprayed without being able to control, while Rayna, who, it seems only to be able to shake his head after seeing the behavior of Arborite who is still laughing without seeing any desire to stop.

This old demon is really annoying... Was it so hard to tell something like this before?

I really feel like I've wasted my tears and feelings...

*Well, at least Ray's still here, he doesn't have to go...

"Ehm, Kay, I can hear your thoughts*..."

What??!

Goddamnit!