Warrior Terminator

Condition Algol

The journey on a bright day is much lighter. They take several breaks to restore energy or simply fill the stomach with river water that is found. Not long and then we went back on our way.

This time Ursa didn't walk in the back. It is with Luxco. There were many things he wanted to talk about with the man.

“Oh, so you already know the condition of our villagers in general?”

“Yes. Thanks to us accidentally meeting them. Alpha and I have Guardian daggers and magic crystal necklaces. I found you near the village that time also thanks to this magic crystal.”

“Surprising, right? That it turns out that our village has such a great crystal. I also only found out after being appointed as the official Guardian.”

Ursa glanced at the necklace Luxco was wearing. The man was not wearing only a necklace, but four pieces, of which the other three were partially damaged. “Luxco, those necklaces..”.

“Ah, this.” Luxco clasped his necklace pendants. “Which is still intact is mine, while the others belong to the three of them. I kept it as a memento. That way I still feel that they are also on a mission with me.”

“You still haven't given up their deaths.”

Luxco's face hardened. “Of course. I won't calm down before avenging their deaths.”

That night Ursa did not see who Enceladus was, but from what he heard from Kraz and Diphda he knew that he was a very strong man. Moreover, he was an ordinary human who could not possibly use the power of light.

“Luxco, if you go after Enceladus you run the risk of dying?”

“Most likely yes. He's the strongest person I've ever faced. Compared to six years ago he is now much stronger.”

“Who really is Enceladus?”

“He was the man who killed my three best friends six years ago. He is also the leader who attacked our village five years ago.”

Ursa was shocked to hear the confession.

“I don't know if he's his big boss or not, but obviously he's an important person seeing how he's so respected. And in our pursuit of the villagers Enceladus only targeted the higher ups or the important people. That's what I observed after chasing him all this time,” Luxco continued.

Ursa pensive. He was thinking. His mind again struggled with what was actually targeted by the ramplites in their village. His theory used to say that it was likely someone. But last night Enceladus' men mentioned that what they were looking for was ‘itu’ not someone.

“By the way, Ursa, you also have another necklace, right? As I recall it was a necklace that you said was your protective talisman,” Luxco said suddenly.

Ursa pulled out a shabby necklace with her three-chained child pendant. “This is yes... because this necklace has been with me since baby then I consider it so.”

“Hee... does the necklace have a special meaning? The passing of someone important or perhaps a reminder of an event, for example.”

“No. This is not such a special necklace,” reply Ursa. “The grandmother who raised me said that she found me on the edge of the forest was already wearing this chain necklace. At that time I was not alone, but guarded by a wounded bear cub, dear bear cub died from his old wounds when I was two years old. That's what my grandmother told me.”

“Keren. So, like the cub is still alive then besides the chain necklace there will be a bear that always follows you?”

Ursa laughed lightly. “Not impossible,” he said, “unfortunately he is dead. I think the name given to me was also to appreciate the loyalty of the bear who took care of me, so I was named Ursa.”

“Hahaha. Can be so too, yes.”

They keep walking.

Thankfully they did not meet the attacking ramplite. Their long journey was quite peaceful. By late afternoon they had reached the main city of Bode City.

In accordance with protocol, the refugees have still not obtained permission to enter the city. They were left waiting in the suburbs to rest under shady trees. Only soldiers were allowed to enter the city. Unless Ursa and Luxco are only lightly wounded, the soldiers enter the city to get treatment on their wounds.

Okul led the soldier to report what events the settlement had experienced. They reported in detail about Anser and what he had done, as well as about the mysterious Enceladus.

News of Enceladus being able to use the power of light shocked the military headquarters of Bode City.

However, the news was prevented from spreading out of the headquarters in order to contain the furore. Because the information about Enceladus is still very minimal Okul requested that the commander of the headquarters put it aside and pay more attention to the displaced population.

“You rule me?!” the commander snapped at Okul.

“I'm sorry for my indecency, Sir Aldebaran. I really didn't mean to give you orders. However, it would be nice if you give them some mercy, because after all you are the highest military commander in this Bode City.”

“I'm the one who will set—”

“Do as he says, Aldebaran.”

A very authoritative voice interrupted the important conversation. Okul who also knew who the owner of the distinctive voice was turned around quickly and gathered his greetings. And so did Aldebaran, he came out of his desk and fell.

“Welcome to my headquarters, Sir Puppis,” Aldebaran said strongly emphasizing the modesty of his voice. “According to your orders, I'll give them some help. But only to that extent, sir. I can't let them into the city or it will cause trouble for other residents.”

“Good. Just so you give them the help they deserve. Let them also set up tents outside this city.”

“Yes, Sir. I will order my men for it,” replied Aldebaran solemnly. “I'm sorry for my indecency in welcoming you, sir, but I remember not receiving any news that you will be visiting my headquarters today.”

“You are not wrong. My business is with the Mayor here. I just stopped by here after hearing that Algol's team came to this city and got into trouble here.”

“True, Sir. At midnight last night a young man came here with Mr. Algol was seriously injured. Both are in the hospital. They get decent treatment.”

“Stay give Algol and his team the best care. They are directly under my command.”

“Sure, Sir. As per your command.”

Puppis then glanced at Okul. “Vice Algol, come with me and tell me the news you got from your trip.”

Puppis left the room. Aldebaran and Okul stood up again. Then, after giving a salute to Aldebaran who has a higher position than him Okul resigned to follow Puppis.

...***...

Okul returned longer than Diphda and Kraz because he had to report their mission to Puppis. It includes a little memory that Ursa remembers, the fact that they were helped that day by a ramplite, about the names of his fellow Alpha-Ursa Guardians. About Anser Vulpecula and his doping pill. Also about Luxco and Enceladus.

Okul did not come alone. He brought with him some soldiers who brought logistics to the residents. The soldiers also helped set up refugee tents. There were also several doctors and nurses assigned to treat the injured. Okul replaces Algol leading all that.

Okul observes with satisfaction everything he has ordered has been done well. Diphda approached him with Kraz.

“It's not time to visit Captain, Okul.”

“Ya,” reply Okul.

“Oi, Ursa. You want to come with us to the military headquarters, right? We'd like to see Captain Algol and Alpha,” tell Kraz.

“Yaaa!” exclaim Ursa reply. He put down the box with the food he was carrying immediately and wanted to rush over, but Luxco stopped him. “What's up?”

“I'll be going from here right now.”

“Eh? Where to?”

“My goal is to defeat Enceladus. I'll look for him wherever it is. When I meet our fellow villagers I will still help. You too, help our villagers as much as you can in your own way. Say hello to Alpha. I'm sure we'll meet again, sooner or later, so.. see you.”.

Ursa nodded firmly. “Yes. Bye then. Take care of yourself, Luxco.”

The man just waved his hand. Ursa soon joins Okul and the others to go to the city.

“What are you talking about with Mr. Luxco?” Kraz asked.

“We just say goodbye.”

“Sial! We have to stop it—”

“Mr. Kraz,” call Ursa, “you three against him still will not be able to match him. You've seen for yourself what Luxco.” is capable of

“I don't want to admit it, but that's the reality.” sigh Diphda. “It is better we immediately see the condition of the Captain. After that eat. Delicious dinner.”

The four of them went back into the city. The day had indeed been night, but the city's main streets were too quiet to make Ursa astonished. The city was very different from both the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud. Ursa did not linger about it because she was worried about her captain and Alpha.

They were escorted to a special room in a military hospital that was not too big. Algol lay helplessly with a bandage wrapped around almost his entire body. The breath of their captain was slow and slow. His face was pale. The color of the skin is a little blue. He looked at the captain with a training.

“Oh! You guys visit!” Alpha exclaimed in shock as he entered the room. In his hand was a tray containing a complete dinner set.

He came closer to Algol's bed.

“The critical time is past. After the morning, his condition will be stable. After that we just have to wait for his recovery. The wound is very severe, so it'll probably take a while until Mr. Algol could be back to normal again. It may only take three to four days for Mr. Algol. That's what Sir Puppis told me.”

They knitted their eyebrows together in confusion hearing Alpha's last sentence.

“Sir Puppis?” diphda asked unsure.

“Yes. He came to visit this afternoon,” Alpha said. He turned to his bed and sat there. “Doctors who previously treated Mr. Algol had surgery on his body, he said the injury was too severe, and he was not sure if the treatment and medication he was given would affect Mr. Algol. It was then that Sir Puppis took over. He asked us to leave them both. I don't know what he did, but when he left the room Sir Puppis said that the Captain would be fine,” make Alpha clear.

“Sir Puppis is also a doctor?” ask Ursa.

“No idea,” says Kraz.

“What I know is that he's so great. I can't believe he also mastered the science of medicine. Truly the greatest man on Earthland.” Diphda.

Ursa was honestly impressed to hear that. The figure of Puppis appearance alone already has charisma and authority that is not playful, plus intelligence and strength, then now they witness for themselves the amazing breadth of insight.

Well, everyone but Alpha is amazed at this lovely guy. The young man even casually enjoyed his dinner accompanied by complaints.

“This place is really bad! They don't serve me well because I'm a mixed man. In fact, I have to take my own food even if I am a patient!”

“At least you were taken care of by them and not abandoned,” sergeant Diphda. “And the most important Captain Algol is safe now.”

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Author Notes :

Hi.. have arrived here, please support always yes. But already someone read me a seneng really, but if added other support I am more fun and spirit, hehe...

Today there is fun fact again

Fun Fact :

- Ursa \= bear. So, her name Ursa means bear and the reason why her name is bear is already in the main story well. This name I take from the name of the constellation of stars, namely Ursa Major (big bear) and Ursa Minor (little bear), because I think the word Ursa is cool if it is a name.

the terminator (surya) also known as the aram zone or gray line is the changing line that separates the parts of the day and night on a planetary body. [Wikipedia]

I should have told you in the early chapters, but I forgot, so sorry...