
"Koneko will do all her terms to be able to bring back a much loved cousin." Shinobu said until the man started staring at her with both eyes closed.
"Hmmm... it is very difficult. everything is disturbed because of his attitude.really the girl who does not know the order of Krama, whether it is appropriate to continue her life in this nature..."
"Nature...?" Asked Koizumi who was curious about their nature, Shinobu and the old man continued to discuss it until Shinobu directly looked at Koizumi to explain the complicated differences between the two realms.
"Touriverse is so vast, it's not just history that explains it but it's a fact that our world does not have any boundaries."
"All possibilities and impossibilities can come true, our two realms are separate from the one named [The Occult Realm], in contrast to Palouce where the Astral abode resides in the universe."
"The Magical Realm is only suitable for the powerful and ancient Astral beings.. Like this one Abah who has lived since when, bah?" Shinobu asked the old man who started nodding.
"It's been a long time, son. since the kingdom has existed... Abah didn't expect to see a new world because of you, son."
"The Occult Realm is not bound by the name of space and time, nothing can enter into except the Astral magic."
They put on shocked gazes when they found out the supernatural realm turned out to have different laws and concepts until they sat before the old man.
"Excuse me, Abah.. May I ask what is in nature?" Ask Konomi.
"Hmm... difficult to explain, son... instead of just want to discuss.... about the sassy girl?" Asked the man who glanced back at Shinobu.
"Anu.. how to explain it yes.wait yes, bah, I will explain in detail to my oldest friend and cousin." Said Shinobu who was directly staring at all of them.
"Suppose it as a vacuum. There is nothing there if you try to enter.Their essence and existence can only be felt by the magician..."
"...like ordinary life in it, Koneko sees it directly in a dream." Replied Shinobu who looked back at the man.
"Dreams...? That means not so accurate?"
"Koneko's dream is just a snippet of what is likely to happen. someday maybe I will visit if Abah allows."
"Of course, son. Just come, visit..." The man nodded then went back to listening to Shinobu who would do anything to save Hinoka.
"We all want to apologize profusely for the behavior that Brother Hinoka did..."
"...give him the opportunity to transform himself into a polite woman when he grows up so he can stop talking carelessly."
"True... can I take care of that calm... Then, what kind of a brother wants to negotiate...? Mention.. I'll specify..." The old man said until Shinobu started to hold his chin.
"... ..." Shinobu thought critically that this condition could be an advantage for both parties, if it harms each other then the result would be very bad.
"Gain between two parties..no one gets any losses from each other..."
"...arwah... Astral.. life.essential...if I die. then I can know..." Shinobu immediately looked at the two friends and her cousin who were wearing worried gazes because they did not know what conditions she would follow.
"Change, do you know anything about the Legendary Nation?" Ask Shinobu.
"Sure.my people know..everybody knows..."
"Then... Abah know about the nation Legend has its own type? Like I have the tail and ears of this cat." Shinobu said as she moved her tail as well as her two ears.
"Yes... I know.. it is said.. nation like sister.... has a life beyond one is not...?"
Shinobu put on a shocked look and then he smiled seriously because the Indonesian Astral creature could not be underestimated, his three friends were also shocked when the man found out Shinobu had more than one life.
"Shinobu, are you sure about this?" Ask Koizumi.
"I fear neither death nor life.all this is decided by my knowledge." Shinobu replied with a serious smile.
"I sold my life.The payoff was Hinoka's return!" Shinobu said until the man started to smile then nodded in interest to the half-Astral race like him.
"In that case, it is still not enough.he has disturbed many of my people. Not only Hinoka is targeted but the rest of your friends..."
"...the number of you can be said.. five. Then I will buy five of your lives and be paid for the return of Hinoka and the safety of your other friends."
"Noobu..." When Ako tried to speak, Shinobu immediately raised her arms that she did not feel any objection at all, for now she did not look at the number.
"I accept. Take the five lives I have..." Shinobu nodded then smiled innocently until the old man laughed then patted his back.
"You're interesting, son. I hope someday..."
"Of course, with pleasure." Shinobu nodded then she looked at all of them to remain calm and wait until Hinoka returned home from that realm.
"Noobu...!" Ako approached Shinobu's body and touched her cheek which felt so cold that she could not feel anything inside.
"Like an empty cup..." Ako said until she could see the old man's body move until his head stared at Konomi and Koizumi who were trying to be alert.
"Nights like this. You dare to come and disturb the subtle..." The man slowly rose up from above the ground then he retreated backwards.
"Tu-Wait.. That means you're not a creature like them...?" Ask Konomi.
"Of course not. I've only been friends with the subtle creatures on this mountain, they can use my body to see the outside world..."
"Red hair is..." The man immediately frowned when he saw Koizumi, he remembered someone who had the same hair color as him.
"Whether I remember it or not, you're similar to someone who once came to my residence just to find out how Santet can stop the devil..."
"Santet...? The devil...?" Koizumi put on a puzzled look until the man shook his head then sat down next to the big tree while waiting for Hinoka to arrive.
"Son.. I warn you once again.do not occasionally fight.the subtle-beings-no, the beings you call Astral..."
"...once disturbing..make them resentful and vengeful..influenced with hatred then what you get is...unseen nature..."
"...you will not be able to see anything there..just feel it can not...all is dark..have different laws and concepts..."
"The world has changed for a long time, yes, I think peace will last when she becomes the Queen who holds all the power in the universe..."
"Queen...? What do you mean is Kou Comi?" Ask Koizumi.
"No. The other one. I forgot the name-"
They all instantly felt such a clear arrival, Hinoka fell down from the top of the tree until he landed right behind them with both of his sites continuing to close his eyes.
"Stop...!!! Help...!!! Anyone...!!! Toloonnggg...!!!"
Hinoka let out a voice so loud that she continued to release hysterical cries, feeling traumatized by what she felt before until her eyes continued to shed many tears.
"Ohhhhh...!"
"Oi! Hinooka! Hey, dummy...!" Koizumi tried to notice Hinoka by touching both of her cheeks but Hinoka directly moved both of her arms forward.
"So far...!!! No...!!! Don't come near me...!!! Mamaaaa...!!!" Hinoka shouted loudly to the point of trying to call her mother but Koizumi immediately held tightly to both arms.
"Oi! It's me...!" Koizumi cried until Hinoka opened her eyes filled with tears and then put on a grateful look when she saw Koizumi.
"Kozumi...!!! Koizumi...!!! A KOIZUMIII!!! HWEEEEHHHH...!!!" Hinoka immediately hugged Koizumi so tightly that she was strangled, she felt guilty when she learned of the fear and sadness that Hinoka felt at this time.
"Hahhh..." Koizumi tightened her embrace, and thought that the realm Shinobu was referring to earlier seemed dangerous if Hinoka could turn into a crybaby like this until the yell earlier.
Almost the same as the scream that was heard before being hit with death, by calming himself Koizumi sighed and then she gave a kiss on Hinoka's cheek.
"HWEEEEHHHH...!!! Lips...! I'm scared...!!! Koizumi...!!!" Hinoka tightened her embrace until Koizumi put on a shocked look with flushed cheeks but she had no other choice.
"This is the last one, you hear!? Hinosapi...!" Koizumi gives a quick peck on Hinoka's lips and pats her nape enough to separate Hinoka so she can stop crying.
Koizumi lifted Hinoka's body and looked at the old man who was doing the meditation, "What about Shinobu...?"
"Your negotiations were successful. It took time for the cat girl to return..."
"...your salvation is already in her hands, all the subtle creatures will rest in peace." Said the old man continuing his meditation.
"Ako, pick him up." Koizumi.
"Heh!? Me?!"
"Hurry over." Konomi.
"Well-Well..." Ako approached Shinobu's body and lifted her up until her face was so close to her.
"That's so small. He's so light! I smelled the scent of the morning on his hair and body...!" Said Ako who looks shocked when accidentally smelled Shinobu like the sun in the morning.
"With this, we can sleep well..."
"...keep each one's attitude."