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Arunika, Capital City of Sandyakala

Much to their surprise (except Kamila), the people of Sandyakala has signature crimson-colored hair from birth with different eye colors and fair complexion just like Kamila's features. Their technology also advanced like Indonesia and the rest of the nations in this New World, no wonder Kamila and many people here have what-the-fuck-are-those gadgets since to what he assumed the island didn't always have strong economic due to their resources. Cameras and digital holograms looked futuristic like the ones in sci-fi movies, making Sherry snap some pictures of the fantastic view while Byakuya and his little sister Kyouka are prepared for upcoming asthma attack due to the temperature. The country has surprisingly strong infrastructure and high class citizens, how is this place filled with the people that didn't exist in their eyes? It's just an ordinary nation, but it's so much advanced...

Radjasa was fanning himself as he saw Byakuya took a breather from his inhaler due to sudden change in environment he couldn't adjusted so quickly, like the rest he didn't too used to the weather outside Indonesia, let alone in a faraway continent where they didn't usually set foot unless ordered to. "Are you okay, you two?" Kohaku asked, the two siblings nodded. "Ah, not gonna lie--this country is so hot I want to get burned! But at the same time, it's refreshing when it's also on a fairly decent temperature!" Kyouka whined, putting back her inhaler inside the obi of her kimono. "Man... where's Nadya and Kyoran though...? They haven't informed us anything for weeks."

Rayna hummed when Kohaku stated that it was very abnormal for Kyoran and Nadya to disappeared suddenly, despite them as an assassins who travel everywhere all over the world. Now that Damien and his allies had to explore around the island-nation, they had to keep an eye on Kamila who greeted her citizens. She didn't seem insecure, but they have to prevent unwanted accidents from happening, especially the threats that they might encounter with. The thing about the situation where they traveled to a foreign land, wasn't a random occurrence.

Sherry was eyeing Kamila suspiciously, wondering what kind of situation to be approached. Her intuitions were mostly correct, and the same goes to Kohaku--but this time, it doesn't really give the best result on the information or anything. Just some shit facts. "Kayana," she called him, making Kohaku blinked and turned his head a little. "Look, what you did with the crown princess has been nothing but worrying. Not about her, but... our safety. Honestly, you sure we're not bugged or something in here?" she asked, while the lecturer shook his head.

"You're being too fucking paranoid sometimes. Nah, Damien and the other heads checked everything and we don't need to worry about stuff in here, they made their country secure as a secret fortress. Plus, this technology is insane enough to detect anything or whoever infiltrates."

Kohaku paused when Sherry put her hands on his cheeks, before she whispered--with her Hypno-Whisper that might half-hypnotize him for a moment. "Kayana... I know that there's... some feelings between you and her, that you even did simple shit for her when she stays at your place. Even giving her the seashells with them as a reminder," she said, Sherry is a cunning woman--who acted like an airhead most of the time. As to what people assumed or maybe, it's all part of her trick so they never stand a chance against her.

"... Stop tempting me and get your hands off my face."

"Pay attention."

The word 'pay attention' she commanded emphasizes her ability as Kohaku's eyes widened, her wine-colored eyes matching with Kohaku's magenta-red eyes--completely putting him under her complete control. "Do you understand? As long she's from Sandyakala..." she added again, Kohaku looked into her eyes--it glimmer with intensity but his gaze was hard as steel and his ruby-red eyes shine again as if he repressed them in complete shutdown mode. "... the decision is on you, Kayana Sahanaya Tirta. Don't forget your oath that you swore towards Damien, our leader of Secret Garden, our allegiance to Indonesian shadow government... and your allies. Our lives are in your hands, if you start to lose it..."

When her control utilizes perfectly, Kohaku's eyes returned to normal as he blinked before his friends realize on what had happened. Byakuya knew it, because he had to remind his best friend's limits. Just with the command, Kohaku could kill every enemies within his radius in several meters and his reaction are just normal to what had happened. Shivers, he could kill each of them if he didn't aware of himself--which is why he was an assassin under Damien's command and trust. Sherry winked at Kohaku, before she smirked at Kamila--unnoticed as she hugged him. "Don't be gullible, Kayana," she whispered, before pulling away and pretended as if nothing happened.

Kohaku rubbed his head, before he heard Kamila called him. "Kayana, do you need a detour?" she asked, he turn around with a somewhat nonchalant smile on his face. "Hehe, no thanks. We'll just drop our belongings and heading to your residence and the embassy," he answered, Kamila smiled while the latter thought to himself as she stared into the distance. Kamila must've think that Kohaku and his friends are funny and amusing when he was watching the background and there's almost no awkward silence between them. The latter remembered something when he looked to his left, there's a palace along with what looks like a shrine at the first place that he checked recently.

'Kayana and OUTLAW huh...' Kamila thought, wondering how on earth the young man ended up being his allies' close acquaintances that he or she even grew a tender relationship or whatever it is. Kohaku could barely kept his distance. Their mission never ends until death is with them, so Kamila knew it. 'Even if it hurts, you and your power shall belongs to me...' she muttered in her mind.

Kohaku entered the palace that looks so vastly traditional and majestic, with his friends following behind him after bringing their luggages. There's even Maharasthra Family--what are these nobles from doing here? He noticed that Maharasthra is descended from an ancient empire in Indonesia and based from the Indian state Maharashtra, the family name consist of their occupation as they were all royal guards for kings and great warriors. But, some of the family were pureblooded noble Javanese aristocrats from the Old World--mostly has status as warriors or aristocratic merchants.

"Crimson hair, scarlet eyes, fair complexion... those were..."

Kamila nodded, folding her arms. "They are one of my relatives, but they fled as a traitor because they choose Indonesia instead of Sandyakala, which was established from my grandfather after we lost for a long time due to civil war and loss of connection with Indonesian royalty. I have no choice but to accept it, then they came and explained some things... that some of their descendants became low-profiled despite their features--hiding from our sight," she explained. "Well, the families have pureblooded lineage that they kept most of their royal blood in its family name, even through the mergence with the local communities in the East."

Damien watched his subordinates from the distance, he was standing beside Hisato and Kohaku's father who also came with their other Administrators. Dorothy, Robin, Tina, and Erfan assisting them because the 'script' is very serious. As they were in the cliff, he narrowed his eyes. "Erfan, what do you think?" he asked, the psychic Tiryag nodded with his eyes closed. "Affirmative, your fellow friend in the distance indeed serious of stopping them... Damien," he said, holding the book of several script lines from different writings to look more like a guide.

After Kohaku finished settling, he sat down while closing his eyes as he heard everything about the Sandyakala problem in the living room with Kamila. He was met with Kamila's parents, making him tensed that his friends reassured him to calm down. So they must be... the king and queen? Kohaku don't know if he can trust on Kamila's parents because they could ask many things about him or about Secret Garden, or perhaps the Indonesian shadow government due to his relationship with their prince. 'Crap, act cool,' he thought while sipping his tea, trying to think positive thinking. This situation is all about maintaining political alliance and relations.

"Kayana Sahanaya Tirta, a bodyguard for Maharani Paramitha Kamila, nice to see you two."

Kohaku introduced himself and bowed to them, leaving the crown princess stood on their side. The older couple noticed his nervousness, but luckily his demeanor was like usual. "My, oh my... I guess my lovely daughter has a fancy with you, she told us you're very protective for her and you did this because of our job in her visit to Indonesia, right? Never expect that you come here as an escort to avoid misunderstanding outside her status as a crown princess."

Maharani Elmira and Maharaja Ajisaka, the parents of Kamila made Kohaku sensed a mysterious pressure. No wonder Kamila act so serious most of the time, from her experiences--plus her responsibility to bear for what she has. "Yes, we became friends after that. I swear not to expose her until she calls herself to it," Kohaku responded, with a genuine smile on his face. While he was sipping a tea again, the husband decided to close the topic and change the conversation, to what Kohaku's friend's expression that they almost let a sigh of relief that never-ending suspense.

When they left, Kamila began to ask her father in the balcony. "Father, are you sure about warring with the Southern Rebels? Mom is still weary about such event, not to mention with World Government or Singgahsana Org--"

"I was confident, I'll make sure to eradicate anyone who dares to harm our country! Also to those who still clinging to their delusions, especially ones who hide themselves behind those alias!" the King yelled with determination, balling his fists. He turned to her with gentle, but proud expression. "Kamila, I understand that you want to continue our legacy but... are you sure you can handle what is on your hands now?"

Kamila was silent, thinking of her experience in Indonesia since she went there. Her mom used her power to send her off to other nations, it's a form of training where she encountered assassination attempts--even experienced things in college was the second kind that she needed to adapt even outside of her training. Since this problem started during her childhood, the princess had to learned to use every advantages, but not aware of her choices when she noticed how many sacrifices. "I want to use that power, so I can prove that our nation is strong," she answered, as the elder sighed. "Don't let your friends getting involved in this war, especially when they're Indonesians and expatriates. We don't want it to end badly."

Byakuya was eyeing the relics on the wall for a moment, before he uttered some words. "Maharasthra Family is the enemy of Mahasatriya Family... because the Maharasthras are known as psychics and clairvoyants from all over the world, they also allied with Annapurna Family who also a psychic... which means a threat for Mahasatriya because of their powerful prophecies that always came true. The prophecy also mentioned of their rise in danger once their members starting to be slaughtered, while the Maharasthras also foresaw something else but seems... a bit vague."

Radjasa rubbed his chin, placing the fan near his forehead as he sighed. "From what I know, Erfan Salihin--one of Administrators in Secret Garden is a psychic right? He's the direct descendant of the lineage of Annapurna but always cursed with their closed eyes, I don't know if he's blind or he's just cursed to never open his eyes," he stated, recalling of Erfan's ability because he didn't have a role as an assassin like Kohaku and Damien even the rest--but rather as an adviser, unless there's no progress, he must interfere in certain battle if he has to fight. "And, not to mention he has another relatives..."

"Also, Damien always mentioned about the man named Althair... always saying about the script and he also has the same advisor just like him. Do you think... the descendants of Maharasthra covered their true identities under fake names to protect themselves, until it is revealed? It could also mean the war between family due to the prophecy and some other things?" Sherry asked, as she whispered--to make sure that no one has listened. "Depends, if he isn't well known--then he's safe. But, if he daringly shows up to World Government... then he have to fake his identity forever while he could hide the fact he's a psychic--no matter if it is destined."

The female-figure pursed her lips with a doubt on her mind, glancing as Byakuya snapped his fingers when he gained information. "It appears like Mahasatriya is Crown Princess Kamila's family... they seek power through the powerful Core from one of the powerful beings in Phantom Samsara--because they believed that a powerful Core is needed for achieving greatness, I don't know if the king and queen knew this shit."

Kyouka almost choked on her tea, before coughing. "L-Listen guys, I read the old documents about this shadiness concerning Kamila when we have arrived. The prophecy states something bad," she muttered, Rayna seem concern when Kyouka's tone changed as she pulled it out from the suitcase. "Why it's bad?" Rayna asked, however. "Where's Kohaku?" Kyouka asked, until they realized that he's not with them--which is a second red flag that something isn't right.

There's something missing in them that he couldn't explain, but he knew it.

Now, Kohaku was having trouble on what had Kamila's parents' been talking about--no wait, shit. But, he wasn't aware of their situation ever since he and Damien's subordinates accompanied her back in Arunika, the atmosphere changed.

However, whatever happened--his chest, throbbed in pain with his eyes glowed bright crimson as if his body released some sort of reaction and he took a deep breath. He stopped on his track, feeling something off from his own self, what's wrong with him?! "Kayana, what's wrong?" Kamila asked, concerned to what his expression and sudden stop actions were so concerning. She never seen him acting odd lately, it's just like suddenly his mind went blank--or maybe having a panic attack. He fell silent for a moment, not moving an inch that Kamila approached him. His eyes were dimming along with Kamila's necklace and earrings glowed for a moment, like it was ready to warn her that it's going to blast something when some guards approached him, recognizing what he is in this country and tried to make him leaving the scene.

Kamila hummed, as if she already sensing this one. When she tried to hold his hand, Kamila felt something. A sudden shockwave sent the guards except her flung by several meters when there's something powerful coming from him, some guards got hit while injured. "My deep apologies... please give me some time," Kohaku said, his eyes turned cold and empty. His face now cold and distant, completely with no light filled in them when his cold demeanor changed with some static sound around him when Kamila felt threatened from him and she put some distance, but she was no lesser--definitely not scared of her 'escort'.

Kamila smirked in pride, before she folded her arms. "Alright, I'll wait in the balcony if you need me," she said, before she turn around and leave him alone. Kohaku sighed, he need to find Nadya and Kyoran quick--where the fuck are they? He turn around and began to leave the hallway, seeing his friends are here as he called them. "What did you guys found?" he asked, before Byakuya approached him with a stern expression. "Kohaku, you might not like this but... Nadya and Kyoran are somewhere deep underground as the both of them went MIA at the exact time when the crown princess met all of us back at Indonesia. Two weeks has passed, almost three weeks with no contact--which is strange because they've contacted us several days."

"Wait, guys!"

Rayna called, she sensed something from the distance that worried her. "I saw something... it's far from the palace," she pointed out, making them followed her trails and when they have arrived in the forest--their eyes widened to see the two familiar figures inside the iced crystals. Nadya was 'slumbering' within the crystal as her ruby red eyes closed, her black hair also remained the same so does her fair complexion--Kyoran kept his usual appearance from his light blue and black layered short hair with long bangs, his eyes were closed over his glasses and he also slightly pale inside the crystal.

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Kohaku clenched his fists, what the fuck...

Did her family did this?!

Of course, the reason why the both of them disappeared, must be connected with what Kohaku felt when they arrive here--this country is in danger. Because of the powerful Core that only certain people (with certain bloodline and not just with mere physical powers) can seek, it's a race against the time. "We need to break the crystals, then they're awake," Radjasa stated, they do know that they only have a lot of time left. Kohaku called the men in black suits from Secret Garden to escort them into hidden area, before he narrowed his eyes. "This can't be... I thought they were just gone to somewhere else," he muttered.

He need to stay calm first, to get shit done and more logical decisions.

"Get yourselves ready, we're departing once we found the whereabouts of Nadya and Kyoran--"

Kohaku was about to informed his team, before the soldier from Secret Garden told him that the king and queen requesting him and his friends to the outdoor meeting place because it was important--right after Byakuya just told him something. Now, Kohaku could sense the powerful presence, belonging to not only two... but three people from distance.

The Trilaksana Organization members has arrived in the island, making Hifumi yawned while stepping out from the private jet. "Arara... it's so sunny huh..." he said, fanning himself as the Japanese-American watched his colleagues came out as well--along their two leaders and ones from Secret State Service of Indonesia. Kaname adjusting his katana on his hand, while Luca crackled his knuckles along Kayla preparing to beat someone's ass and Senju has his glasses fixated on his eyes. Aliyah was waiting for her leader Alda to come out as she was getting prepared as well, her husband Lastier also arrived and lastly Hokuri with his three beloved gigantic serpents; the Dharma-class Phantom Beasts--Brahmana, Vishnuda and Shivada.

"Alright, are we here for holiday or what?" Luca asked with a yawn, looking around as this place called the perfect tourist site and he assumed no people will find out the military bases and any organizations' branch sites because of their locations and such. Why this place is beautiful? Then, Alda frowned a little. "Guys, be careful. We're here because of the conflict in one of the ancient imperial dynasties that's one of the most powerful but lost in touch as years had passed. We're supposed to help them, like really protect one of them."

"I know, but I wanna take a rest first..."

Hokuri complained, suddenly Brahmana licked their tongues on his face--making the professor shuddered in anger. "Tch... you guys are better behave!" he yelled, Kaname chuckled that he also wanted to get some rest despite being the professional type--as they were 36 hours awake thanks to their job. "Fine then, we have to--" he paused when they saw Kohaku and his assassins brought the two crystallized assassins, making Hokuri dropped his clipboard at his student as he asked Kohaku. "What the fuck--WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM?!" he yelled, turning at his student and the female leader was shocked too.

Kohaku tried to explain, but Byakuya assisted him to make it clear to them. "I don't know what the fuck happened after their MIA, they got crystallized and we don't have much time. Two people in trouble, and the whole kingdom could be in danger," Kohaku stated, while the other Trilaksana members looked surprised.

In the hotel...

Kohaku was feeling conflicted, he was burying his face into his hands while exhaling--he needed to sort some things and it's unlikely for Kohaku to even make some mistake in any kind of things but this was very alarming. Like, he had to keep his distance from his teammates... for good. He was having his PTSD that he recalled some of his friends from college died from Phantom Eruption, making him having a trouble breathing--excluding of that he also realized of being trapped inside the ice crystal along with his two best friends--so, before something bad happen on his condition--but due to stress and overwhelmed feeling; he had a panic attack and mental breakdown.

"Kayana!"

Kahayana called his son, seeing Kohaku having a huge breakdown--makes the assassin could see his fears were returning and he forgot to hide that while he's a leader of OUTLAW. The older yet youthful Tirta immediately assisted his son when Rayna, Radjasa, Sherry, Byakuya and Kyouka were shocked to see him like that. "Hey, calm down, my boy," he whispered, Kohaku saw his father sat in front of him, hugging him gently. Kohaku continued crying, letting out a tear and he couldn't help but do so. "I'm sorry... I got a relapse that reminds me of the day... I think I fuck this up for real, dammit," Kohaku muttered.

Alda approached him as she sat down beside Kohaku, she couldn't believe this twenty-two years old assassin still has an experience of having PTSD, and what that was like during a traumatic event or anything in life isn't really the easiest thing ever to bring those fears to surface. Most people just weren't strong enough to overcome them, the way they have done in the past--it may never go away. "Kohaku..." Byakuya muttered, consoling him with his friends patting his back. "How... dare me to forget everything I swore to never let myself get hurt by others again," Kohaku choked on his tears, what was happening? Why there's something holding his mind that he tried to pull it out from his skull, the leader of OUTLAW sniffled--before he take off his glasses and wiped his tears. 'Damien's not here either... I can't find him and his allies... they entrusted me and my friends...'

Kohaku thought, looking at crystallized Nadya and Kyoran as the other Trilaksana members were examining the two crystals that happened to them because of their sudden MIA. He and his allies could barely relax for once, not when they have to deal with traitors that caused this shit. What is the meaning of all of this, and does Kohaku make the decision to rescue Nadya and Kyoran before it's too late. "We need to find a way to confront Kamila and her entire family, her parents' and her aunt knows their plan about her ancestors having a secret war going on in a year, if her subjects and her citizens being endangered then, this plan is ruined."

"Hush, hush. You won't fail them, you're the great assassin chosen by Damien, we'll never believe it. And a man with trust could brought anything, hell--he will always prevail no matter what time or destiny. But, things sometimes getting worse in person. You have right to let them helped us, so don't blame yourself... then we need to do something about this," his father said. "Have to make the decision to help Kamila and protect the country, in order to stop them."

Kohaku nodded, he knew it hurts--but what else can he do when no one really understands him, because it's not like the ones he cared are always with him. Not to mention, this time--Secret Garden is his salvation as people thought he worked alone or rather with one ally, at least in Indonesia and surrounding countries. But, they're part of his life now because he joined Secret Garden as his family and himself--the one who brought him in has the same idealism with him. Still, Kohaku saw everything changing. "You know, those who believed you back... are the ones that will carry you on a distance, and if you had someone to lean on when you felt down then, I guess the damage isn't that bad--Kayana."

So he put on a smile on his face and nodded, not to make the situation getting worse. "Okay then..."

Now's not the time to think badly of Kamila yet, he need to meet her while pretending as an escort and he would take anything to put a scheme and her safety is all in his hands.

Kamila stood in front of her bed, in silence as she looked herself in the mirror. She was thinking of something that a familiar figure come inside her bedroom--belong to her aunt, the First Princess or firstborn of the king and queen, Ananta--a woman with crimson long hair with fair complexion and scarlet eyes. It made her doubting her decision whether she should be doing this, but her beloved parents... going on a war against rebels who killed her grandfather, the previous King of Sandyakala.

"Hey."

Kohaku greeted while standing on the window sill, making Kamila shrieked to see him on her room's window that night. "Ugh, Kayana! Why you do have a habit to climb into some windows? Don't scare me like that, I have some things to think!" she scolded, Kohaku giggled and she clicked her tongue after she sat down on the couch. "Sorry, I tried to climb here since the doors guarded from the outside, and I can't let the Crown Princess being bothered by threats. So don't blame me."

Kamila sighed in defeat, well not gonna lie, he must have known what had happened when he felt trouble in him. "Kayana... listen, there will be war and... I want you to stay out of it," she said, Kohaku smirked at her. "Aw, we meet but I don't come for something else? Well, after our conversation with your parents, let's just spend a night out but maybe not too long to risk it. Come on, let's just go out and have a tour around this island. What do you say? Just loosen up and don't work for something stressful," he persuaded, her brows raised. 'Ah, never expect I will have some boyfriend to have a lovey-dovey date, such a weird man... WAIT SINCE WHEN HE'S MY BOYFRIEND?!' she thought, slapping her face internally but she would admit it's tempting. "B-But..."

"Come on... don't worry, we're just going to have a ride and have fun."

Kohaku reassured, before he steps down casually from the window sill outside and landed on the platform smoothly. He was just sitting casually there, expecting the noble followed him from the bedroom. After she putting on a black cape, the crown princess jumped without hesitation on the sofa and leaving behind the window, surprising Kohaku that he swiftly opened his hands, catching the princess in a bridal style as the winds blew. "Nice catch!" she chirped, making the twenty two-year-old assassin drop her intentionally to the ground.

"Y-You dropped me!" Kamila yelped, before Kohaku huffed. "What? Don't expect me to be like a gentleman, isn't it a problem?" he asked, turning around and headed to the stairway down. Now, both of them are off and enjoy a time together as Kamila insisted to take him with horse-drawn carriage. Kohaku shake his head no, because he doesn't even comfortable riding a horse-driven carriage so the Crown Princess suggested to taking Kohaku riding the motorcycle around the forest as her disguise is a black cape along with a black helmet. How is this considered a disguise?

Kohaku gritted his teeth, before he groaned. "It's not that far away, geez! Can you like walk around like a normal citizen?" he asked with a disbelief look, she rolled her eyes. "Well, it's called taking a break, okay?" she asked, making him facepalmed. "Fine, what are your parents up to now?" the assassin asked.

Kamila frowned, before she glanced at him. "Kayana, look... there will be war in unspecified time and those Southern Rebels starting to claim the country. I don't even know that someone from my family had told the rebels about the power stored in this kingdom, they caused such disaster! No one realized it, but they're a powerful being--" she paused when Kohaku folded his arms, before he explained. "We know them, the reason they were the resistance group is because of your family's involvement with the government and World Government in these countries..."

The Crown Princess still tried to explain things, until the assassin told her to shush. "Calm down, okay? You're leading yourself towards the edge of the cliff," he said, Kamila sighed but nodded--she had warned him what's going to happen and the consequences. The rebels, they're not really about it--they don't know what might be their rewards as she could hear the words mentioned of Sandyakalans have powers from the Cores. "My parents doesn't like you... not you personally--because you're an assassin, right?"

Kohaku closed his eyes, just as the contract says--he can't reveal his alliances or identity. His oath is for secrecy, pledging loyalty to Damien as his leader and the whole Secret Garden--along the shadow government of Indonesia. Being forced to left everything behind to focus on his way and will, after going into such journey to look for his motive. "Kamila, I'm sorry... but I can't breach my trust, remember--I could bring an instant death on someone as a result," he answered, telling it out--as he had reminded it back then in front of Damien and the rest, in order to not let his heart was stained with blood and his soul became corrupt--the same goes to his father when he's in secret organization. His father agreed with it, and made Kohaku live an undisturbed life. "And, I'm not an assassin."

"If you lie to me, I will take that Tiryag Core from your body."

Kamila threatened, now that already revealed his and his friends' identity as Tiryags--these humans with the Cores of Herukas were the ones her family looking for. Kohaku was surprised when he heard the revelation, making him narrowing his eyes dangerously as he knew where is he standing right now--no hesitation, he's in front of a Royalty from Sandyakala kingdom, one of Indonesia's strong territories.

But he's also a trained individual that wouldn't be bullied around like a pushover, still... is she the one?

Kohaku clenched his fists, while Kamila's scarlet eyes narrowed and became cold. "Tell me, how much you know about the prophecies? Do you even aware who am I?" she whispered, letting out a laugh after she looked around to see the empty vicinity. What they're doing right now, can't be connected with the outer world. This country could have fell... but Sandyakala would prevail as a civilization. "What did you do to both of my friends?" he asked, why does he felt a nagging voice--telling him that he is losing control because the prophecy has been fulfilled, as like Byakuya informed to everyone. And Kohaku already realized this, his ears are ringing and he couldn't contain any longer to keep any of his negative emotions.

"I'm not telling you who am I, my oath is stronger. But, you don't want to see me if you keep that attitude. Just know this, Kayana. I am Crown Princess Kamila of Sandyakala, descendant of the late and greatest king of--"

"I don't give a shit about your title, Kamila."

Kohaku snapped, hissing with a low and threatening voice that sent chill to her spine but she didn't show any fear, before his eyes turned glowing bright crimson in such furious and sinister darkness. "I don't want this blood staining your hands, but... you're cunning enough to break the rules. Do you want to become something like the person who couldn't even protect the citizens from one kingdom that fall into darkness--her memories were forgotten after she made mistakes. Who do you think I am, just an assistant, protector of your life...? Just so you know, not everything is on your favor--Crown Princess."

Then, he turn around and left the area.

Meanwhile, Damien was observing the chessboard with the pieces as he faced the husband of Trilaksana Organization leader. Alda was concerned of the others' well-beings even the people in this Sandyakala island-nation, she watched her husband Lastier who was playing chess with the commander of Secret Garden. His friends were in the hotel as it was guarded by them, waiting for Kohaku to arrive. "Why do you sent Kayana Sahanaya Tirta to guard that crown princess, Mr. Christiadjie?" Lastier asked with his eyes closed, smiling as if nothing happened between them.

"It's not about guarding her, but it's about her purpose and potential that had a prophecy. He understood his decision that will decide the future, or all of humanity would feel the consequences if there's one of the kingdoms that weakened, without proper order," Damien began, moving the piece with a smirk. "The shadow government ordered us to assassinate the Mahasatriya clan, not the crown princess--but her parents who started the political mess with Indonesia. You could say that is preventing them to go through the last crucial part, since Kingdom of Sandyakala is a territory of Indonesia for decades. Once there's a chaos here, the situation gets worse. As for the rebels, they wanted a diplomatic relationship that her family must not."

Alda sighed, sipping her tea when she sat beside her husband as he also thinking in his mind. "They were obsessed with Eclipse Prophecy that they wanted to obtain a powerful core that can help their kingdom, their objective--to bring the two powerful and famous dynasties merges together and they must found a solution. They could also be the key as well, by taking our Tiryag powers--they really ambitious that they loathed the two families and planning to... eradicate us. As Tiryag is the key to unlocked the Pandora's Box and they still use their descendant, the most suitable candidate to lead the world because according to a source, it is also predicted--that both descendants would wed to each other, instead..."

Her eyes furrowed at Lastier, while Damien took another sip on his coffee. "... they choose death."

Kohaku just got back as Byakuya greeted him, seeing how pissed he was that everyone could tell... their beloved leader of OUTLAW is having something bothering him. And they couldn't try to intervene when Kohaku walking to the living room, Sherry knew he shouldn't trust too much on what Kamila will do as she's the firstborn's biological daughter and it's a sign of their country going on a civil war.

Without warning, Kohaku asked Byakuya. "Nadya and Kyoran... how are they?"

"The crystal didn't harm them, they were put into deep slumber inside the crystal... but they look fine, it's already transparent so we gonna fix this," Radjasa answered, making Kohaku almost surprised of the great news because there's nothing but peace and no trauma experiences or problems--dammit this is getting ridiculous, their luck has never helped since he has the most abysmal luck during their journey. "Kamila... was going to take my power, she really mean it," he confessed, turning around as he continued. "She also mention about the war, and something about a powerful Cores."

Now this is getting interesting, Kiryu approached Kohaku as he hold his shoulder--turning him around to face them. "Kohaku, we need to do something! I can't bear losing my Tiryag powers and whatever these Cores are about--we need to look for a way to stop them-nya!" he yelled, making his friend-leader nodded. "Which is why we have to act now, if she takes my power instead of all of yours... then we have to find something that could retaliate her power--in case something happened."

They need to find an artifact that could match their strength for them and Kohaku himself, while the war of the Sandyakala Kingdom and the Southern Rebels began anytime.

They need to stop them from opening the gate of Phantom Samsara, so the Phantom Eruption won't happen again.

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