The Ark of Life

Did I Do Wrong?

"Aren't you afraid of what you just said, miss?" ask this little boy in a tone exactly like an adult. His gaze was serious when he asked.

I thought this kid would call me "sister" because I was older than him, but he was acting differently than most kids at his age.

"No. I just mentioned it anyway, didn't find out any deeper!" I answered by pressing the word at the end.

It made the boy change his expression, I knew he was hiding something related to the earth.

For example, research or discoveries related to the earth.

"Oh yeah, btw why don't you call me brother?" ask me to release the curiosity that stuck.

"Basic, I'm older than you..."

"Huff...really!? I don't see any of you older than me, huh.."

"A girl like you might understand the meaning of maturity. Then, I want to ask, what is your purpose in learning about the earth? Isn't that forbidden by the decision of our higher-ups?"

Shut up for a moment, and I answered.

"Actually the thing about the earth I like very much, I also have the hope to live there someday. About the earth I know a little of an old book that has been broken. It is said that the place contains incredible life and civilization!" obviously I was happy when I talked about the earth.

The boy was seen letting out a long sigh then telling me to close the door of this room. When you need to lock it.

Straight to the point, the boy said that he liked all the knowledge on earth.

He also said that he had the same interest as me.

What surprised me was...

The earth that I have been describing as a place of millions of well-being and beauty is in fact damaged at this time.

The boy also said that man's life today is the result of his own actions.

Part of his words I did not understand.

But I finally understood that I was indeed living on earth, just occupying some space.

And this space I live in is an artificial space where life takes place.

"You may be in shock, miss, but how else, that's the truth" said the little boy.

I'm silent now. In front of me was a table containing a history book as proof of the child's previous words.

All of these books are indeed ancient books and were written by someone from human civilization before the destruction of the earth took place.

That reason was reinforced by the statement in the book I was reading, here it says.

The Earth can no longer keep its balance.

Humans are the cause of a major disaster that claimed millions of lives.

Changing the geography and face of the earth in a short time, but it lasts for generations.

The development of the era resulted in changes in the behavior of human nature to be more savage.

Free to make choices and steps taken.

. . . .

"So all this time." I said that I did not continue.

"Earth is already in a phase where humans cannot occupy a decent space to live in, that space is on the surface! Because part of the earth is the land that humans live on!"

"When the waters now occupy a lot of space today, caused by the volume of water in the rising ocean. It caused the land to sink and the entire human civilization to be at the bottom of the ocean deeper, you understand I mean miss?"

Perhaps the child's point is that the waters of the earth are getting deeper due to the increase in the volume of water.

"Don't call me miss, I have a name!" I said a little raise my voice.

"Yes whatever, just mention your nickname. We'll talk about this again for some time to come."

"All right."

Minutes passed by and I did not feel like I had occupied this private room for long, which belonged to the library keeper.

But until now I have not met him.

I was satisfied to know about the earth with the man I previously called the child, because from his face looks baby face and height is almost the same as me.

Who would have thought he was so enthusiastic while chatting and explaining his knowledge of the earth to me.

Even though what we're talking about is illegal. But hearing the speculation about the ban made me curious.

That the leader of this place deliberately erased some knowledge and information about the earth to the present generation.

And as for the reason I still think about it for now.

I came out of the room and left the library.

To the surprise of those who were looking for me. To tell me that dinner has been prepared.

At the dining table.

Devan asked me when dinner was going on, like where did I go? And what am I doing there?

I honestly replied that I was going to a library. Of course, that was easy for Devan to understand.

"Did you meet someone there?" devan asked again, this sounds like he cares about me.

On the one hand wanting to know my activities during spare time earlier, he behaved like a big brother.

"Yes, I met someone interesting earlier!"

"Who is he?"

"Um. I forgot to ask her name, she likes history books. We talked together about a good book in the library."

"So he's someone you just met."

"That's how it is, he's the one..."

"Enough. Some of you just happened to meet, and have not yet met. I suggest you be careful of someone who feels good when you first meet!" devan warned.

Afterwards we both continued to eat dinner in an awkward state. I don't know why Devan is in such a bad mood right now.

So suddenly when before she greeted me warmly when I reached the dining table.

After dinner, he left without saying another word.

It made me wonder in my heart. I might have made a mistake without even knowing it.

•••

Even at night, the lights that previously illuminated are now turned off in certain areas.

There's no word on Devan wanting to talk to me about anything.

He seemed to lose contact without any more news until now, until I decided to continue waiting in front of his bedroom.

Drowsiness is now starting to feel, my feet also feel tingling due to too long squatting. After previously standing while waiting for Devan.

There's still no sign he's coming here on a smart phone.

"Hu. I think I really did make a mistake with Devan."

The sound of footsteps rang out from the direction of the stairs I was hoping that it was Devan. Who would have thought that he was the one I hated.

The guy who used to bother me until I cried.

"How are you Xia...?"