ALGEAS

CHAPTER 19 (God Arete)

Clarissa Wiradmadja (Part 8)

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"Icha, it looks like Bina is a god" Arnold said.

"Huh? Do you know where Bina is a god?"

"Once again, I feel like there's another aura from his body. He's not a ghost or a curious spirit who lives in this world."

"That's not enough to prove that he's a god, Arnold!"

Arnold instantly fell silent, then stared fully in the direction of Bina.

Because I was too focused on Arnold, for a moment I forgot Bina's words that I thought were a little strange. 

"Icha, look at Bina!" arnold said as he pointed his index finger at Bina who had now changed his form.

Yesterday Bina had said that she would change her form. But I guess he was just kidding. I did not expect that Bina would turn into a very foreign figure to me. 

The creature that was currently in front of me actually had a huge amount of energy, with a very earthy nature. The clothes she was wearing were also very unusual.  White cloth sheets that cover only on the chest, in combination with subordinates such as skirts whose color is also in line with the fabric on it. On his right arm was a golden bracelet, while on his left arm was a symbol that I did not know what it meant. His face was very luminous, and on top of his head was attached a small golden crown.

The point is she's really beautiful.

"Welcome to the world of darkness. Do not be surprised if there is no light in this place" he said.

If only the figure of Bina who said that sentence, I would definitely not hesitate to say, "i already know the times!"

I know it was Bina, but somehow there was a sense of disdain and respect that I felt when she changed herself .

"Icha, now you believe me, right? Bina is a god" said Arnold, then looked at me.

To be honest, my brain has not fully responded to what my two eyes have just caught. The point is, I'm still speechles.

"city ... Ichaa!" shout Arnold.

"Oh-iya. Uh-no. I mean, I don't know."

"Don't be afraid, Icha. I'm Bina who's been accompanying you at school."

"I'm not afraid. I was surprised to see you change."

"I was gonna tell you when we got out of this place. But it seems, I better say it now," Bina said.

"I already know" said Arnold. "You're a god, right?"

Bina smiled, then directed her gaze towards me.

"It's exactly what Arnold said" Bina said.

"What?! Ja-so you're really a god? You're not kidding me, are you, Bina?"

Bina shook her head. "I'm not kidding, Icha. I am a god."

"When I was human, my hobby was reading books. And I love books that tell me about the world of the gods. I was lucky, I was able to talk and meet directly from one of the gods in the book," Arnold said.

Bina smiled. "really? Well, I'm so glad to hear that. Well, now --" 

Bina's speech was cut off. It was because Arnold suddenly asked him a few questions.

"If you can tell, what is your real name? I mean, your god's name. Then, what do you symbolize? Like the gods of life and all."

If only Bina refused to answer him, I could understand. Maybe the identity of Bina's deity should be kept a secret. 

"Okay, I'll answer it. Because this is my true form, I should really re-introduce myself," said Bina. "My name is Arete, the God who symbolizes virtue, perfection, kindness, and courage" Bina said.

To be honest, I don't know how to respond to Bina's confession. I just found out that the world of the gods is not just a writer who has an extraordinary level of imagination. They're all real.

"Well, that's great. So, should I call you Arete?"

"No, Icha. Just build it up."

I looked towards Arnold. The Dutch ghost had not yet made a sound after Bina introduced herself.

"Arnold, you got-"

"Nrank ... A-are you really Lord Arete?" Ask Arnold hysterically. Hysterically, he didn't hear what I was saying.

Bina nodded.

"I'm a big fan of yours. I'm really lucky today!" Speak with sparkling eyes. "May I shake your hand?" her door.

I looked at Bina, and instead Bina glanced at me.

"Of course you can!" 

"Ichaaa .. i-I'm very happy," Arnold said. 

With great care Arnold stepped forward, approaching towards Bina. Bina stretched out her hand, Arnold immediately grabbed Bina's helping hand. The two creatures shook hands with each other.

After that, Arnold ran towards me and hugged my body very tightly.

"Thank you, Bina. He looks very happy," I said.

"Either. Sorry this time it looks like we have to move fast. We've already met these impromptu fans. I'll take you guys to Ariana's."

"Yes, we better hurry. My energy is almost over, too."

Bina nodded in agreement.

"Hold my hand, then close your eyes" Bina said.

All I felt right now was that my soul was being pulled and my whole body was squeezing.

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