The Last Path's
The Midnight Song
“The inhabitants are restless about it and no one dares to go out at night. Perhaps due to hunger, these creatures began to suck the blood of the livestock of the citizens. Some residents decided to hunt these detrimental creatures. While on patrol looking for this creature, one of the residents saw the King talking to someone who was glowing under the moonlight. Out of curiosity they tried to eavesdrop on His Majesty's conversation with the stranger. They were very surprised to hear the content of their conversation that the point is that the creature was angry because there was no longer a man who went out at night to suck his blood like the initial agreement that the creature would give abundant treasure to this kingdom in exchange for the creature can get fresh blood from its citizens.”
“Then one of the group ordered a citizen to call the other citizens so that they could crowd to capture the creature and also the King. But when the citizen messenger was still on his way to call the other residents, the bloodsucking creature was in an argument with His Majesty that ended with the massacre of the King by the creature. The creature was furious and tore at our king's body violently. While the people who are still hiding do not dare to appear. After the group of people came they came together to the place of the creature and found the body of the king had been torn apart. They immediately ganged up on the creature. However, a group of citizens was not a worthy opponent for the creature. He managed to kill several citizens, really it was a very dark event.”
“Until Facto King Ficta's father asked the creature to cooperate so that no side was harmed. The creature kept asking for human casualties every full moon to suck his blood, or the magical creature that came with him would go berserk and ravage the entire kingdom. King Facto agreed, on the condition that the creature would not suck the blood of cattle or humans other than humans who were offered for him. This still hurts the population. However they agree to this.”
“Finally King Ficta's father was chosen to be the next king and this post was passed on to King Ficta. To this day, this rule still applies. Every month the dead officials of the kingdom always hold a meeting to determine the collision that will be presented during the full moon.” Aunt Hilni paused for a moment then continued on again.
“This time the growth is the violators of the royal paraturan, therefore aunt recommends you to obey the rules of this village yes.” Aunt Hilni said as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a folded paper entitled 'Rules of the Phantasia’ Kingdom.
“Ha ha ha aunty knows, you must be surprised by this long rule. But not all violators of the rules are directly made offerings of the creature. Look there are some rules outlined here. It is an absolute rule that must not be broken, if you you violate one of the rules that are underlined, then just wait for the time you will be an offering for the creature.”
“But you underestimate minor violations, any minor violations will be accumulated. If it has amounted to 50 penalties equated with serious violations. You will be thrown into prison and wait in line for the next offering. At first this rule is not as long as now, every year the rules are updated and added with some additional rules.” Obviously Aunt Hilni on them. Still, it's not a relief for them.
“Bi, why are the residents in this kingdom not trying to leave the kingdom alone? Wouldn't if they stayed here they would still be overshadowed by fear. And what happens if no one breaks this rule?” Freya said as she looked at Aunt Hilni's face.
“Some royal residents have tried to leave this kingdom, but look at the rules of this kingdom well, it was written that leaving the kingdom was a heavyweight offense and that the offenders would immediately be made into Nightwalker's meal. It is easy for anyone to enter the kingdom, but no one is allowed out of this kingdom.” Said Aunt Hilni while looking down with a sad face.
“Aunty's son, once planned to leave the kingdom secretly, but once stepped out of the bridge connecting this kingdom's territory with the outside world, the cursed creature immediately approached him later . . .” while holding back aunt's cries continue her story.
“Auntie and some residents were there watching all that, but we could not do anything, I let my son die in front of me.” Freya immediately embraced Hilni's aunt, who was crying in memory of the painful events of the past few years. They were all silent with their own thoughts.
“Bi, I'm still confused, how do they decide who will be grounded?” Ask Dogma to Aunt Hilni.
“In the royal prison there are lawbreakers, one of them will be chosen in the meeting who will be presented to the creature.” Answer Aunt Hilni.
“Well kids, Aunty hope you don't do anything stupid that could harm yourself. From now on live in peace in this house and love each other, aunt will be home soon because the day is approaching dusk. And don't go out at night. If you need anything, you know where to look for aunty. The food in the basket is enough for your dinner and breakfast tomorrow. Tomorrow morning come to aunt's house, aunty will tell you how you can get food for the next.” Before stepping out the door, once again Aunt Hilni reminded them to lock all the doors.
After Hilni's aunt, they immediately cleaned one of the rooms for them to sleep in tonight. Once one room was ready, they immediately dismantled the food basket that Aunt Hilni had brought. They ate dinner without talking. After finishing the food, the four of them immediately headed for the room they had prepared. With little lights they sat close together. They spent part of the night reading the rules of the very long Phantasia kingdom. Right at midnight, they heard a sweet singing voice.
“For you memory worshippers,
the paradise you missed,
the love you're looking forward to, though,
waiting at the limit of the wishful thinking.
Oh great god who was driven away,
you really play with destiny, though,
don't you think, though,
where your steps end.
What a shame your story is,
down brings miss, miss,
walk in remembrance,
we remember you in song.”
The song continues to be repeated. The four of them stared at each other.
“Who sings at night?” Pati said as she flew closer to the window, Freya immediately got off the bed and was about to open the window.
“Do not open!” Shouting Dogma at Freya and Pati.
“Maybe it was Nightwalker who was said by aunt Hilni. Maybe he was trying to draw attention to the song. We are still new here and we do not really understand the situation of this village, we should not do unnecessary actions.” Clearly Dogma on Freya and Pati, Pita nodded in agreement to Dogma's opinion.
“We should go to bed soon, tomorrow morning we can ask this to aunt Hilni.”
