EVERNA Ring of Fire

APUKONDAO Part 1

The destruction of Dabongsang City has begun.

Originally, the entire population of Dabongsang thought Tubar'e Volcano was dead, never to erupt again forever.

Initially, Dabongsang Zakuay collaborated with Beto'dila only so that Dewi Sasanda would no longer be a patron of the people of Sasanda Island. They also thought that the position of the caretaker of Mount Tubar'e was just an empty status, not an important thing.

In fact, the terrible fight between Beto'dila and Sasanda, Nirya and Arumi even enabled the key occult characters of Mount Tubar'e to break through the bulkhead that for centuries clogged the caldera hole. The magma in the belly of the mountain finally bubbled up, then gushed out with the remaining lake water.

As a result, the eruption of Mount Tubar'e so much more powerful than the previous three mountains namely Barkajang, Ratauka and Megaswari. Boulders flew into space, accompanying lava mixed with water as hot as hell.

The place that was hit by the most devastating impact was of course the slope area and the foot of the mountain, and Dabongsang City was located there.

The Komodorai warrior, Dhaka did not think how could Mount Tubar'e erupted. And yet Sthira, Dhaka and Wiranata defeated the Dabongsang Brothers who were not the key men of the mountain? After all, hasn't Mount Tubar'e been dormant for centuries and its summit has been turned into a three-color caldera lake?

Currently, Dhaka's eyes were fixed on the kneeling Dabongsang Hurek on the floor and the downed Dabongsang Zakuay, both of whom were unmoved on the spot.

The great Hurek stared at Zakuay's stiff body. "Sister...!" said weak. "We are not only defeated, but also beguiled and are being completely destroyed. Your bastard base, destroyed Dabongsang City and wiped out all its inhabitants... We may be called ruthless, but you are even more ruthless than us!"

Thinking that Hurek had gone awry and lost his mind, Dhaka again alerted his spear, ready to break out of the cave where the roof began to collapse.

But Sthira patted his colleague on the shoulder and said, "Let him alone, Hurek has run out of energy and is too grieved to keep coming our way. The eruption of the mountain was the result of the work of my two colleagues, Nirya and Arumi. Come on Dhaka, Your Highness Wiranata, we have to get out of here and save as many residents as possible!"

Dhaka and Wiranata nodded, and the three of them started to run towards the exit of the cave of the Dabongsang Gang headquarters.

"Hey, don't run away!" Hurek tried to get up to chase, but he collapsed again and vomited blood. Although not yet dead, the impact of the deployment of the forbidden move was clearly damaging his body from the inside.

Dhaka does not care about Hurek anymore, especially now the rocks began to fall in front and behind him. But he occasionally turned around and exclaimed, "Revelation, Sire!" He pulled the body of Wiranata. A large rock fell into Wiranta's position before he was pulled.

"Well, thank you, Dhaka," Wiranata said as he stroked his chest.

Dhaka just nodded and turned around. He continued to walk fast ahead as the man who knows the ins and outs of this headquarters.

After twisting from several falling stones again, finally the Dhaka group arrived outside the main gate of Dabongsang Headquarters. Just a few steps they ran, large rocks that fell over the slopes of the mountain as well as the entrance of the cave. The two statues of Goddess Sasandapun did not escape, collapsed torn apart by the rocks.

Unless there is a secret exit and he knows it, Dabongsang Hurek is certainly buried alive in his base, along with his late brother, Zakuay and many other gang members.

But Dhaka's group has not been able to breathe a sigh of relief. "Come on, keep running! Until the port, it's safe!" exclaim the komodorai.

The stones are still falling with lava mixed with water. Some hit houses to the point of collapse and fire.

Although Dabongsang is a city full of criminals, but of course many residents are good people, including most women and children.

In front of Dhaka's eyes now appeared a little girl of about four years old who was crying roaring, as if only able to resign in the rain of rocks and lava. Without a second thought, Dhaka quickly grabbed and held the little girl while running. For some reason, the boy stopped crying and continued to hug the scaly body of the commodore tightly.

Dhaka's actions just seemed to remind Sthira and Wiranata to do the same thing. Along the way the two constantly yelled, "Don't panic! Everyone come to the port! Come with us if you want to survive!" and sort of.

One important thing, in danger of disaster, is that many of the criminals are shaken by their humanity. As if they had forgotten their love of money and worldly pleasures, they guided and helped "weak" and "good" people to a safer place. But on the contrary, not infrequently also "regular" people who even behave like criminals. Selfishly they obstruct, even bring down and harm others as long as they survive.

"Ah that's it, we're arriving at the harbor!" wiranata. "But is there a ship ready to go now?"

Sthira replied steadily, "There is. That Pinissi ship we were on. That one!"

Dhaka, Wiranata and many refugees came running in the direction that Sthira pointed. Apparently, in addition to Pinnissi, there are two other sailing ships that are also ready to leave.

"This must be the result of Mora's work" Wiranata said with a facial expression and a tone of speech that implied admiration. "Mora must have worked with your friends, Sthira, and set up this population rescue plan early on."

Dhaka was a bit surprised. "J-so all this time Jawara Dua, Mora Gorge also help His Majesty?"

Wiranata. "I'm sorry I kept it a secret from you, Dhaka. Because, this is Mora's own request, do not let the Dabongsang Brothers suspect if you and Mora become more familiar than usual."

"What's wrong, Sire. What matters is that we're here now."

While saying so, Dhaka follows Sthira aboard the Pinissi Ship with Wiranata and a large number of refugees. The other two groups of refugees spread out and boarded two other ships larger than the Pinissi.

On the deck of Pinissi, Dhaka's entourage was warmly welcomed by the ship's main officers, Arumi and his group, Mora and Nirya.

"Thank God you're back, Sthira." Arumi gave her sweetest smile.

Nirya also approached Sthira with teary eyes, but Sthira preferred to respond to Arumi in a cold tone, "Yes, I am very lucky to have the help of 'insiders'. Otherwise, I alone would be impossible to defeat the Dabongsang Brothers. But look, King Wiranata has freed us and he is here with us now."

All eyes were fixed on the shabby man that Sthira pointed at. They did not react immediately, thinking he was Jah. But Goddess Sasanda who has changed again into Mora Gorge recognize Jah, she immediately scatters and hugs the man. "Ah, thank goodness you are free and happy Jah, no, Your Majesty Wiranata! I'm not gonna relax leaving this island without you."

Wiranata hugged Mora tightly. "No need to mention Your Majesty first, Mora. I have not yet succeeded in reclaiming my throne at Danurah. You're such a smart and amazing woman, that's why I love you."

"In that case, let me help you with your struggle, so that later I can call you 'Your Majesty' without being awkward." While saying so, Mora further close herself in the arms of her lover.

Innocent Nirya looked at the scene while frowning. I don't know how long it's been since Wiranata's last bath. Apparently true love will not be hindered by small problems such as body odor.

Sthira glared at Nirya while shaking her head. Then he remembered something and spoke to Dhaka, "Dhaka, meet our comrades-in-arms, Nirya and Arumi. Nirya, Arumi, this is Dhaka Komodorai. He was the most meritorious in the mission at this Dabongsang headquarters."

"Greetings, Dhaka." Nirya just smiled timidly. His slightly tensed face loosened a little to see the little girl who had always sat on the back of the Komodo dragon who seemed a bit slouchy.

"Greetings know too," responded Dhaka. "Although Dhaka is still confused as to why you and Mora caused Tubar'e to erupt. It wasn't accidental, was it?"

"Later we will explain everything to you, Dhaka," replied Arumi. "Now there are far more important things to do."

Arumi then shouted loudly at the steering wheel on the deck, "Everything is in! Raise the anchor, develop the screen! We're leaving!"

Illustration of Yori Mbeko and Aswa Rakwar by Andry Chang