Junta & Wizarding World
#14 Kou
“I've been waiting for you, Brother”
The scarlet haired woman's face looked very happy when she saw Junta.
“Kou...”.
On the other hand, Junta did not look so happy, there was a worried and slightly serious expression engraved on his face.
“Can I have a little Brother time?”
Kou said that while pointing towards the entrance of the room, the Junta who understood Kou's intent immediately nodded and left Yui with Virda both in the room.
After walking far enough from the extracurricular room following Kou, Junta finally reached the bottom floor, close to the entrance of the building, where Kou stopped walking and turned to look at his brother's face.
“Alright, actually I want to say ‘long do not meet Kou’ but it seems I have to hold that sentence”
“I also don't want to meet you in this kind of situation Brother, but as you know about our agreement in the beginning, I won't see Brother until the appointed time has arrived”
Kou paused for a moment then continued.
“Except in an emergency or there is a very important situation”
“You still remember the agreement, and the time we set actually has not arrived, and now, you come to see me here, what's the problem Kou?”
“Actually I don't want to discuss this here Brother, how about we discuss this in Uncle Ji's tavern?”
“Alright, I'll see you as soon as I'm done with my activities here”
“Good, then I'll go first to Uncle Ji”'s store
Junta nods signaling that he allowed Kou to leave, Kou who understands the intent of his older brother can only smile and leave Junta.
After Kou left, Junta returned to the extracurricular room he was following, there, Yui and Virda had already sat down and were seen talking about something.
“Oh Junta, you're back”
“Sorry if this incident bothers you”
“Ah is fine Junta, Me and Virda have absolutely no problem with it”
“So... What will we do today?”
“As usual Blue Man, we do things as we normally do”
Right after Virda said that, Yui's smartphone shook twice.
“What is Yui's white corpse problem?”
Yui opened her smartphone with a very fast movement, then she said.
“Yes.. There are still many people discussing this issue”
“This problem has spread too widely, the community is too paranoid with this problem”
“But Virda, the problem is, these two scientist corpses have a match with the events when monsters attacked this city first”
“I know Yui, but what if there's someone who intentionally does such a thing just to cause chaos? What if there are people who want to make the community panic by making the incident in such a way as to look like what happened in the past”
“Virda was right Yui, as I once told you, the evidence that the two scientists died because they were killed by the monsters is still nowhere to be found”
“You are right, but is it wrong if we feel scared?”
“No, it's not Yui's fault, it's just don't let your fears overwhelm you so you become paranoid”
“I don't really like to say this but what Blue Man says is true, if this fear keeps spreading, then chaos is just a matter of time”
“Then what should I do?”
“You can calm yourself enough Yui, try to mediate the discussions like you are currently having, try to convince them that everything is fine, I don't forbid you to be afraid, just don't let your fear be spread so you make others feel more afraid.”
“Will I try..”
After answering Junta's words, Yui immediately typed something quickly on her smartphone screen, then after finishing, she put her smartphone back on the table.
“So Virda, let's continue our conversation earlier”
“There's nothing else for Yui to talk about, I assume this is all just the result of someone's ignorance, there's nothing to worry about”
Right after Virda said that, Yui's smartphone rang back, in the end the extracurricular activities of today are just like the usual days, just that there are no guests today, just that there are no guests today, time passed quickly and the return time had arrived, Junta immediately went towards Uncle Ji's tavern after he bid farewell to Yui in front of the school gate.
In Uncle Ji's tavern, Kou was already waiting at table number 1, indeed Uncle Ji's tavern was not too big, and since long ago, table number 1 was the Junta family's favorite table, Kou is still waiting in his school uniform, which is a plain white long-sleeved shirt accompanied by a black vest, a butterfly-shaped red ribbon located around her neck also looks to match Kou's appearance, plus her red skirt makes her black white uniform look striking.
As Junta sat right in front of him, Kou put down the glass of orange juice he had just drank.
“Uncle Ji is still gone, he will be back as soon as”
“It's okay, I'm not hungry or thirst”
Right after Junta said that, Uncle Ji suddenly came out of nowhere.
“Ah Junta you have come, for a moment, I will make you drink”
After saying that, Uncle Ji ran towards the kitchen and immediately prepared a drink for Junta.
“So Kou, there is an important thing what makes you have to meet me?”
“Alright, I think it's time we start this conversation, actually there are two things that make me have to meet with Kakan”
“Say”
“The first one, Brother must know the death of the two scientists who are being discussed right?”
“Yap, I saw where it happened too, what's up?”
“I can't take a sample of their blood, but I'm pretty sure, that they probably died from being killed by monsters by 70%”
“Cannot be!”
Junta hit the number 1 table very strongly, so that the sound of a bang can be heard almost all over the tavern, fortunately Uncle Ji's tavern is still quiet as usual.
“Do you doubt me Brother?”
Instantly Junta fell silent after hearing the response from his younger sister.
“Same is not Kou at all, but I'm still not sure about this”
“I didn't say they were 100% killed by the Big Brother monsters, I just gathered as much information as I could, and I came to such a conclusion”
“What does this mean the monsters will attack this city back?”
“I don't know, first let's remember first why the body of the victim killed by the monsters is white”
“Isn't it because of the deadly poison that's inside the monsters' bodies?”
“To be exact, the poison is deadly to those who have no Mana like us, in other words, the poison is deadly to those who are not magicians”
“Then what do you want to try saying?”
“I want to say that just maybe, there was someone who took samples of poison belonging to the monsters in the past, then he doubled the poison it”
“You mean those two scientists died because they were injected with a poison?”
“To be exact, that is one of his possibilities, I cannot say for sure that the monsters will come back to attack.. But we should put this case in the list of cases to look out for”
After Kou said that, Uncle Ji came carrying 3 glasses of orange juice and placed them on the table, after putting the glasses down, Uncle Ji sat beside Junta.
“Kou.. You met your brother at a time like this.. Is there anything wrong?”
“Not too Uncle Ji, it's about the bodies of the two scientists it”
“Ah.. The two corpses, indeed there is a problem what Kou?”
“I estimate that they died because their bodies could not withstand the poison possessed by the monsters”
Uncle Ji made a surprised look when Kou said that.
“So.. Are we going back in time? We'll be attacked again?”
“I can't say that, right now as I know, the chances of them dying from being killed by monsters are only 70%, but we better be on the lookout”
After Uncle Ji heard the reply from Kou, Uncle Ji slightly lowered his head, he looked like he was thinking of something.
Kou drank his orange juice before he continued the conversation.
“This is the most important thing, more important than the two corpses, this is the main reason I met Big Brother today”
Kou's facial complexion turned very serious, as if he was about to convey something concerning the safety of the world.
“Do you remember what Dad said first? That the world of magic is vast?”
“I still remember it, Dad always said that after finishing training, why?”
“I found something interesting”
“What is it?”
“I discovered that there is another world that we can enter with our current magic power”
Junta was a little confused by what Kou explained, everyone could tell that because the look on Junta's face was really like a person who didn't know what was really going on.
“Kou, what do you mean?”
“Is there anything I need to explain again? I'm talking about another world Brother, a different realm of life than ours”
Junta was still confused by Kou's explanation, but he could draw an outline conclusion and say.
“Then? Why is this information important?”
“Of course because we have to go in there, it's possible that we can find an information related to the murder of both our parents”
“Kou, if it's true that the world you say is another world, how could the deaths of our parents have anything to do with a world that we don't even know exists or doesn't?”
“Sister, don't you feel weird? Every time we finish training with Dad, he's always alluding about how vast the world of magic is, I think Dad wants us to find the meaning of that word”
“Kou, Dad said that to keep us alert and not arrogant, I think it's the same with the term ‘above the sky there is still sky’.“
“Then what about Mom's words? Mother always told us to explore the vast world of magic it”
“Maybe Mom just wants us to learn more magic”
“Sister, why do you look so against me?”
“I'm not against you Kou, it's just. If this other world exists, I doubt what it would be for us if we entered that world, if we did, what we're talking about is another world, right? This means our entire science will be a useless thing in that world”
“I know it's Brother, I understand what you're talking about, but, what I want to say is that at least we can try it, I mean, I mean, where else should we look for clues about our parents' murder? How many years have we searched but found nothing? Does it not cross my mind if the killer could no longer exist in this world?”
“I understand what you mean Kou, the word ‘no more in this world’ can indeed be interpreted as death, but if there is another world.”.
“To be exact, our parents' killer could have come from another world”
“Entahlah Kou... This idea is too crazy, the risks and benefits are out of balance.”
“I understand Brother, but as I said earlier, we can't progress if we keep looking in the same place, when we lose something, we lose something, of course we're not just looking in that place, are we? We must have looked for him somewhere else”
“Hmmmmmm”
Junta closed his eyes and folded his hands together on his chest, he looked like a confused person had to decide what in such an important situation he was in right now.
“I believe you must already have information about that world right?”
“Of course”
“So, what you want to say is, we should try to get into that world and find information there, right?”
“Tepat”
“Uncle Ji, what do you think of this?”
Uncle Ji who from just now was just silent to see the way the conversation began to open his mouth to speak.
“In my opinion..You know the best Junta, I mean. Get into that world or ignore it.. All have their drawbacks of each”
“Hmm”
“Sister, this is our chance to look further for clues about the killer of both our parents, and also, we might be able to learn new things that we can use to fight the killer that”
“Your argument is hard to refute... Alright, I agree with your plan, I guess we'll be fine there as long as we stay careful, so, when are we going to head there? And how long will we be in that world?”
“Today, and just a few hours”
“Today? You really already know a lot about that world huh Kou.”
“I am an informant in our family, I am an expert in terms of searching for information, did Brother forget?”
“Of course not, that's your talent since childhood, and what do you mean we only been there for a few hours?”
“For now I just want to try to get into that world, then look around and return”
“Once yes, fieldwork” survey
“To be exact, I need to ascertain the original state with the information I have”
“Alright, what time will we start?”
Kou looked at the wall clock behind him.
“Now it is not felt at 19:10, how about we leave now? The key to getting to that world is the full moon, and now that full moon must have appeared in the night sky”
“I understand, then, how can we leave there?”
“Sister is enough to help me with Mana belongs to Brother, I will open the gate”
“Dan... Where will we do that?”
“What about the park that is near here? The park is always quiet at night, right?”
“You're right, if you remember again.. The park is always quiet when night falls, and it's been happening since we were kids.”.
“Then let's go Brother!”
Kou stood up and immediately left the tavern, Junta caught up with him after saying goodbye to Uncle Ji who still looked worried about the fate of the two of them, Uncle Ji only told Junta to be careful and not to act foolishly, after Junta nodded indicating he understood what Uncle Ji said, Junta left the tavern to catch up with Kou who had already left first.
The park that Kou and Junta were talking about was actually located not far from Uncle Ji's tavern, it might only take about 5 minutes of travel, after arriving at that park, Junta and Kou looked at the situation around them.
“Good, still quiet as usual”
“So... We start now Kou?”
Kou looked up, towards the night sky decorated by bright shining stars, after Kou saw the full moon shining brightly in the night sky, Kou hinted to his older brother to move into the middle of the park and stand there.
“I think the time and place are right, we can start”
“What should I do Kou?”
“Silver holds both my hands, and focus on streaming Mana belongs to Brother to ku”
After saying that, Kou stuck out both hands, after which Junta held onto both of Kou's hands as instructed.
After the Junta held onto Kou's two hands, Kou closed his eyes, the situation became quiet after Kou closed his eyes, only the sound of wind gusts and some night beasts accompanying the Junta amidst the loneliness.
Right after the Junta heard the sound of a cricket, it suddenly became silent, completely silent without sound, as if Junta's ears were covered by something so that he could hear nothing.
Slowly after the silence enveloped Junta and Kou, the wind blew on the two of them, the wind blew strong enough to make Kou's beautiful hair fall apart.
The junta sensed that something was amiss, therefore he asked Kou.
“Kou, is everything okay?”
Kou did not answer Junta's question, he kept his eyes closed and kept quiet quietly.
The wind was getting louder, strong enough to be able to slightly shift the wooden bench in the park, the stars in the sky began to be invisible as they were covered by black clouds that came out of nowhere.
Not long after the black cloud covered the beautiful night sky, Kou who was silent like a statue started to open his mouth and said.
“Our brother will be moving the world now! Hold my hand tight!”
Right after Kou said that, an eye-dazzling white light came out of nowhere, after the light had left, the situation and conditions present in the park returned to normal, normal, no more strong winds or skies covered by black clouds, all returned to normal and there was no strangeness.
Except, there's one strange thing.
The disappearance of Junta and Kou from the park.
