Filed to: Into The Sky

Masks

The next day we were gathered in that unfit central room. We had breakfast that didn't seem appetizing at all. But the waiter seemed ordinary with this. “Happy enjoying!” that is what he cheerfully said. Many of us have started by looking at it.

“It looks like I ate somewhere else only..” guma Leora. Unlike Gras who instantly empty plate. “Ergghh! Wuah... It looks like less..” murmured Gras. “Please eat mine,” says Leora gave her food to Gras. Half-face astonished Gras asked, “What's okay?”

“Hem! It's okay!” answer Leora.

Suddenly, Zilei got up from her seat. At that moment I realized that he had finished his breakfast. “I go first,” he said then go leave us. “Then, I also first, yes,” continued Sara who also finished eating. The rest of us are still faced with the plate.

“I want to see this city. Want to not have to spend,” my mind.

Like it or not, I keep eating the dish. It doesn't feel as bad as it looks. It's just a little bland. Gras was okay with the food. “This meal is not bad, friends,” I told them. Even though I'm just feeling the taste of food like this for the first time, it doesn't matter to me.

But some of them are not the same as me. A face that has no appetite at all. I was almost halfway through eating it.

“We go first, yes. Enjoy your meal,” said Alya who was with Ethan and Stella. “I also want to go around. Anyone want to come with me?” leora is excited. Kellos, Lena, and Gras seemed enthusiastic as well with Leora's invitation.

Finally the last mouth went into my mouth. I went and left alone to leave them. “Where do you want to go, Mal?” ask Ellie.

“Eh? Eee.. I have business. First, yes, my lontarku” ran out of this inn.

Walking in the middle of a dark and lonely alley. I rushed to find a gap to go to the main road. When out of the alley, finally the atmosphere was not as dark as before. But like yesterday, the sky was completely dim as it was overcast. I'm sure that it's not a cloud, but a thick billowing smoke.

The sound of engines and vehicles whispered my ears. I want to see the real city of Pharlouse. I walked along this main road. The crowd in front of the factories. There are also several offices with people dressed in neat suits coming in and out of there.

My steps stopped when I was right in front of a chemical products company office, seen from the picture displayed on the doorstep. Behind the glass were bottles of medicine and potions, as well as some equipment. I was curious and went inside.

Composed shelves full of products lined on the right and left. It turns out that this company also makes food and beauty tools. It seems like a big company. I walked slowly amazed to see the stuff. There are even some products that I have been using at home.

“Loh, it turned out to be made by this company,” mumbled when I just realized it.

Suddenly the sound of an elevator came, then a man dressed in a suit and a half-face mask was wearing. But his steps were stopped by the table maid there. I went back to look around, but at once there was a commotion between the person in the suit and some servants.

“Sorry, Sir. But this is really sudden. The contract submitted is very large.”

“Jeez, why should it be sudden at times like this? I have an important schedule now. Can't it be represented?”

“Client asks Tuan to attend directly there.”

I was watching them, before they finally looked at me.

“Hei is there! Can you come here?” throw the man in the suit.

It seems like it's just me here. I came to them full of wonder. I don't know what the hell is going on.

“What Master calls me?” I lowered my head.

“Iya. Are you busy, son?” ask the man.

“No, I was just driving around,” I replied. Then the man took off his suit and mask, and gave it to me. Both my hands are full of that stuff.

“I want you to represent me at an event,” he said while wearing another suit. I wanted to ask but was confused to say it.

“Oh, I'm Pinctada. Call it that,” he said.

Sounds like it's not someone's real name.

“Primname?” my many.

“Do not have to keep that name. Let no one know in public places. If anyone asks, just answer with ‘Panda’. Next the person will give the code ‘bambu black’, then you mention my name. On the show, you'll sit down with Rose.”

“Alright.. But..” reply I feel reluctant, but do not know how to refuse.

“I'll give you a reward. Introduce yourself.”

“My real name?” i wonder.

“You scared? Call it anything that can introduce you to me,” he replied bringing his face closer to me. “B—Good...” reply.

“Sky justice,” I said spontaneously. I don't know what I'm saying either.

“Iya, as you saw in the news,” reply me.

“What do you need now, son?”

“Red objects tied to the watch,” I replied giving the code. I don't know why I feel like I'm being a spy.

“Ah, that thing... Alright, when your task is done. I'll give it as much as you need.”

“It's nice to work with you,” I smile back while shaking hands with him.

“So, what should I call you?” ask Pinctada.

I haven't thought of a pseudonym at all. I immediately saw a name in my head. Contact me directly answer it, “Chamnion.”

“Hahaha! Nice name, Chamnion! Reminds me of a delicious soup, like you.” her reply which then teases me.

He walked towards the door with a luxurious horse carriage already waiting in front. “I go first. Happy running errands, Chamnion.”

I was accompanied by an assistant to Pinctada. He asked me to call him “Bivalva” or “Biv”. I also rode a horse-drawn carriage like the one that Pinctada was riding.

The wheels turned and this horse-drawn carriage headed in a direction I had not yet passed. The main road leads to the tunnel again.

“Tunnel again?” my many.

“Iya, this area is flanked by two hills,” replied Biv.

“Wah, completely hidden..” mumbled.

The ceiling darkened while inside the tunnel. A bright white light was at the end of the tunnel.

“Wuah…! It's beautiful..”

White buildings like shiny pearls reflected by the bias of the sun. As far as the eye can see nothing but marble that was arranged into a city. The pillars stand gallantly propping the roof building filled with carvings.

There are no vehicles used here. All of them were extremely luxurious and elegant horse carriages. It is like an elite city.

The horse-drawn carriage stopped at a large building. We stopped just below the shaded marble canopy. After exiting, Biv and I were faced with a very wide staircase with a red carpet as the base. We both stepped up the stairs. The sound of the marching band welcomed our every move.

“Sorry, on whose behalf?” ask a waiter at the building.

“Panda.”

“Black bamboo,” reply.

“Pinctada,”.

“Please be here,” the waiter drove us and Biv.

A large and high entrance. A chandelier full of glass and gems adds to the sparkle of that space. Arrange a dining table with two benches at each table.

“For assistant can only get here,” says waiter.

“I'll be waiting for you here,” said Biv.

Then I was guided by the steward of the building to a table, and there was already a woman sitting first. I sat with him in pairs. We couldn't get to know each other through gazes because we were wearing half-face masks. But I've been told by Pinctada that I'm going to sit down with Rose.

“Looks not the usual Panda..” he said elegantly.

The voice reminded me of someone I knew, but did not come to mind.

“Sorry, you're not lucky to see the Panda you're looking for,” reply.

He laughed when he heard me. Then he gave me a signal from his hand. The hand forms the letters S, A, R, A—

Sara's?

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