DESTINY GIRL

147. Loss of Children

Disappearance of anak²

Everyone enjoyed the sparks of fireworks scattered in the sky. Richard hugged Katty's waist. Katty felt moved. To him the Knights of Asgar were no longer beautiful. Now he realizes that it is happier to be loved than to love. He looked at the sky with a big smile. Unknowingly tears were dripping down her cheeks. Richard wiped it with his handkerchief. Katty hugged him immediately.

From far away in a rather dark place, someone hardened his jaw to look at Katty. His breath was a little hunting for restraining anger. He was angry and disappointed at Katty's failure. She did not expect Katty to marry another man. She is Diego, Katty's (former) future husband.

Diego was already confident because Knight Asgar couldn't have married Katty. He hoped the mayor would come and beg her to continue the marriage. That way he can apply for conditions that the mayor and Katty cannot refuse. Obviously those conditions would benefit him.

But who would have thought there was another man besides the Knights of Asgar ? Shit.... ! Now he has no face to go back to work for the mayor. Luckily, he had been collecting his money all this time. His fate is so annoying... ! Furious he took off his suit and threw it on the ground, then stomped on it for quite a while. He never really loved Katty. Katty is just the way to take possession of the property and the position of mayor here. Katty is the only child of Mr. Pedro. So anyone who marries Katty will likely be elected citizen to become the next mayor.

Diego finally came home and packed his things. He's going to another town tonight and try his luck there. Why don't Diego wait for tomorrow morning. Of course Diego doesn't want to be seen by the townspeople or the mayor's people. That would make him so embarrassed. So he went with his 2 subordinates on the train.

Alice hugged Asgar for a long time before leaving. Kenzi has changed into himself, Kendrick. Then they disappear. Asgar and Roy walk back to the inn.

Late at night, many guests and visitors began to return home. Some new mothers realize the loss of their children. They searched here and there, running and screaming.

Tonight the atmosphere of the city is very uncomfortable. On the other hand the mayor's residence was filled with happiness. On the other hand, some mothers cry because of the loss of their children. On average, they are under 5 years old.

The fathers tried to search with torches. They were in groups of 4-5 people around each residential hallway while calling the names of their children.

Morning's approaching. Some traders and market workers started to leave. They talked to each other about the excitement of the mayor's daughter's wedding. It is common for them to work while talking or talking.

Someone interjected by informing him of the disappearance of the children. There are about 15 missing children, boys and girls. They're shocked. Some people who are old and feel they have grandchildren immediately run to their children's homes to check if their grandchildren are among the missing.

News of the disappearance of children began to resonate throughout the city. The mayor's usual residence attendant to the market also conveyed it to the butler. But the butler did not dare to wake the current mayor. Last night Mr. Pedro and Mr. Richard talked about something in the study until after midnight. Today they will probably miss breakfast.

When the sun really appeared, some residents came to the mayor's house. They are asking for help in the search. The waiter allowed us to sit in guest chairs last night that had not been cleared.

The butler was forced to reluctantly knock on Mr. Pedro's door.

" Tuaaaan." the voice of the butler was slightly choked. Never had he disturbed the mayor's sleep. But because outside many people waiting to meet, he was forced to ventured.

" Mister Pedrooo............ "

" . . . . . . "

" Ceklek. The mayor's face is still sleepy. He just stared at the butler.

" I'm sorry to interrupt, sir. Outside there are many people who want to meet. They reported their missing children "the butler said slightly trembling.

The mayor furrowed his brows trying to make sense of the butler's report. Then his eyebrows raised and his eyes widened.

" Tell them to wait. I'll wash my face first "the mayor shut the door a little hard. But it's open again.

The butler sighed and stroked his own chest in tension. Fortunately the Goddess of fortune sided with him so as to survive the wrath of the mayor. I quickly went to the kitchen to make tea. But not yet in the kitchen, he ran forward to tell the residents who were still waiting. Then go back to the kitchen and order the waiter to make a lot of tea for the guests.

Soon the mayor came out to see them. The butler brought him a special herbal tea for him. The mayor drank a few sips before speaking.

He allowed one of the people to talk.

" Mister Mayor, we've all come here to beg for help in finding our missing children" Marcos' father said.

Mayor nodded.

" How many children are missing, do they know each other, I mean: playmates ? " ask the mayor.

Some people ask each other.

" They know each other, Mr. Mayor. But last night the kids were not playing together, but watching a fireworks party with us (the parents of each).

Mayor's eyebrows are wrinkled.

" How did the children disappear ? " ask the mayor.

" To be honest, we enjoyed the fireworks so much that we didn't realize our son had slipped out of the handle" replied Marcos' father.

" Have you been looking around homes and other places ? " ask the mayor.

" We've been looking for him from last night around here. We came here to beg your people for help to search the Mazox forest " replied Cindy's father.

" Don't we know that there are many demons in the forest ? Didn't you tell the kids not to go there ? " the mayor started to worry.

" The children know and no one dares to go there. But we suspect someone took them there. Maybe....perhaps for........ offerings ? " Said Marcos' father somewhat faltered.

Instantly the atmosphere became silent. The mayor was stunned to hear Marcos' words. He drank his tea nervously. Then stand up and scream.

" geraaaard...... ! "

A dark-skinned sturdy man came rushing before the mayor.

" Prepare your 10 men and bring the search dogs. We're going to the Mazox forest... ! " the mayor's order in a firm voice. Then he went inside to change his clothes and prepare with the citizens to go to the Mazox forest.

Gerard's men were in front with the mayor's 5 dogs. The mayor's dog has been trained by Gerard as a guard. They can be reliable when needed.