100 years before the founding of Ischyros
A small peaceful village in the southwest of Egypt inhabited by several ethnic blacks and native Egyptians. A cold wind always blows at night in this village, the land in this village is also very fertile for agriculture and the grass is green all the time causing grazing animals always enough to eat it. This peaceful and prosperous village is led by a brave man named Colossus, he has led this village when he took on the responsibility of his father after he died due to the Cholera epidemic that had hit his village a while ago.
Colossus' birthday
At a time when it was very cold and almost freezing, very cold weather hit their village where a mother was pregnant with a baby. In the extreme winter, a mother tried to fight for her life to give birth to the baby in her womb while accompanied by her beloved husband by her side and a the midwife who will welcome the baby. The woman continues to strain and fight for her life for hours for the life of a baby. Finally, the baby was born safely and was named Colossus. His father was very happy, he sacrificed five of his goats as a sign of gratitude for the birth of the baby who is now called his son.
4 years after the birth of Colossus
Colossus was in the barn helping his father feed their farm animals in the field behind their house. The young Colossus was often taught by his father to be independent because one day he would live life on his own. But Colossus didn't run away from his childish nature. Colossus also often played with other boys in the village.
"Colossus... mother has prepared food, let's eat". Mother Colossus, a very loving and gentle person. Colossus ran towards his mother and was now at his side. On a pleasant day, Colossus and his mother ate together. His mother cooks his favorite food which is lamb curry which is very tasty. Colossus loves his mother's cooking and will always finish her food. His father is always not at home because he has to manage problems in his village.
Colossus' mother is not very healthy, she is always coughing and sometimes she will collapse on the floor suddenly. But his mother always strengthened herself so that her son Colossus would not starve.
After a few hours passed, the wind did not blow in the desert and caused the atmosphere to warm up a bit. The colossus that played in front of his house was hot. He wanted to go inside and asked his mother for a glass of milk to drink. Colossus entered the door of his house and went to his mother's room, but his mother was not in the room. Colossus went to the kitchen of his house and looked into the container that always contained milk. The container was empty and did not have a drop of milk in it.
Colossus called his mother many times but there was no answer. Colossus went to the barn behind his house to make sure maybe his mother was there. When Colossus stepped into the barn behind his house, he saw his mother lying on the hot ground next to the goat's milking container. Colossus hugged his mother's body and cried, he called his mother many times in a very sad state. “Mom… mom… mom…”. His mother caressed the cheek of her son who was too weak to speak. His mother finally breathed her last. The hand that caressed his cheek now crashed to the face of the earth. Colossus still hugged his dead mother's body. His body was limp as if there were no bones in it.
A voice was heard from outside, a voice calling. Colossus' father entered his house and saw the silence. The cry of Colossus was heard and the father hurried after the cry he heard. After arriving at his stable, the father saw his son hugging his wife who was no longer breathing. Tears of a heart that felt piercing to the very edge of the heart. Unspeakable sadness. The father hugged his son and also the body of his beloved wife. The crying did not stop for several minutes. Time cannot repeat itself, the dead will not rise even if the world is flooded with tears. They should continue to live a long life for them.
The clouds that suddenly cover the sky are like an indication that the two people who love him the most are sad. The villagers also mourned the passing of one of the women who had served the village a long time ago. The most graceful woman in the village left at a very young age. Leaving a man who loves her very much and a man who still doesn't know the meaning of love.
The atmosphere was very gloomy in this village, the funeral was attended by almost all the villagers. His body was safely buried, flowers were placed on his grave as a sign of love and affection from the villagers.
Colossus and his father are at home and are still grieving their great loss. The father was very impressed because he was not by his wife's side in the last moments of her life. Only memory is now with them. Colossus who now lost his mother at a very young age. He was too young to accept the fact that he had to live without his beloved mother by his side.
After the death of Colossus' mother, Colossus was often taught by his father how to fight with swords. His father was very strict in training him, Colossus who was still physically weak was forced every day to practice swords by his father. His father wanted Colossus to become strong enough to protect everyone one day. His father also often reminds that the sword always improves one's discipline and is not to be used as an exhibition to show the people who is the greatest among them.
9 Years after the death of Colossus' mother
One day, the sun shines brightly. Colossus who is now grown up. His age who is now 14 years old walks in the small market in his village to buy food for farm animals. Colossus who now looks very handsome and his mother's irascibility made some who knew his mother cry. As soon as he arrived at the shop where the pet food was sold, he was greeted by the shopkeeper and asked what he needed. Colossus who always buys livestock feed every month is used to the merchant. They are also close and friendly because they have known each other for a long time.
Colossus returned with a heavy sack of fodder but he was used to it. Colossus' strong and strong body became the attraction of the women in the village. Many proposals have been received from them through their father to Colossus's father, but Colossus seems to be uninterested in all of them.
"Colossus, I'm tired of accepting proposals for you, it's better if you just accept them. I'm happy with my work and I won't have to listen to their proposals anymore". Colossus thought and looked at his father again and said in a soft tone to his father. "Father, it's not that I don't want to but let me find my own choice. After all, I'm still young".
Days and days passed, Colossus practiced swordsmanship in his stable accompanied by his farm animals. The sky was now turning yellowish red, Colossus decided to finish his training and went inside his house again. At night, Colossus and his father ate together and talked like the previous days. The situation in the village worsened when there was a fight between the black people who migrated from the south of the continent and the original residents of the village, who are mostly Egyptians.
Theft occurs when injustice is done to the black people who call them 'Skampaz'. This Skampaz tribe wants justice even though they are black. The Skampaz clan is always oppressed by the villagers who are Egyptian and the goods the Skampaz clan wants to buy will be sold at a high price. This problem often goes on until Father Colossus does not know how to resolve this matter in their village. Day after day, fights often occur between the Skampaz clan and the natives of the village.
The Skampaz tribe was given an area to build their house by Colossus' father. This caused some people to be unhappy about this matter. Some people tried to oppose Father Colossus but due to the large amount of support, their intentions were nullified.
The Skampaz tribe and the villagers began to get along and the village became more developed and turned into a small town. The market began to open on a large scale and it was founded by Arab-Egyptian hybrid traders. The market was called the Mutaqaddim Bazaar. The town became developed and the number of residents increased.
Colossus is already 16 years old after the rapid development of their village which is now a small town in the southwest of Egypt.
The hustle and bustle is felt when the once small market has now grown into the main market in the town. There are too many people shopping that they are shoulder to shoulder with each other. Colossus who had bought the goods sent by his father was ready to go home. But when he was about to go home, he saw a woman take a bottle of medicine and put it in her bag without paying for it. The woman left immediately. Colossus followed him silently to a quiet place.
The woman gave the medicine to her sister who looked sick. Colossus just hides behind the wall. The woman told her sister that she would live no matter what. Colossus left and returned to his home.
The next day, the weather was a little hotter than the previous day. Colossus saw the woman he saw yesterday again. However, this time, the woman tried to steal a loaf of bread. Colossus approached the woman and stopped her by grabbing her wrist. The woman was surprised and said what she wanted. Colossus told him to return the bread. The woman refused by shaking her head, Colossus who saw what happened yesterday then said "Where did you get this bread?". The woman showed her shop and Colossus paid for her and even bought more bread for her. The woman thanked Colossus and then walked away. Colossus kept following the woman and saw the woman giving the bread to her sister.
And on a daily basis, Colossus' routine was to follow the woman. One day, the woman suspects that Colossus often follows her. The woman walks a little faster and enters an alley and hides behind the boxes. Colossus who entered the hallway saw that the woman was not there. Colossus then said that he had no ill will towards the woman. The woman revealed herself and said what exactly Colossus wanted.
Colossus said very clearly "I want you to be my wife". The woman said “Are you drunk? Why should I make you my husband even though I don't know you". Colossus replied again with a very serious tone "Until you want your sister to languish in pain". The woman said again that that was no reason to marry her. Colossus was still determined to marry the woman.
Day after day, Colossus keeps trying to convince the woman to marry him, but fails miserably. "Even so, try to tell me what your name is?" Colossus said meekly. The woman said that her name was Maria. Colossus then kept following Maria. Maria's younger sister, who looked very sick, was taken care of by Maria every day, but after the appearance of Colossus, she also took care of Maria's younger sister. It was Maria who assumed that Colossus was trying to seduce her through his courtesy and kindness.
Colossus treated Maria's sister with love and affection like her own sister. They joke around together and become closer.
Day after day passed, Colossus's sincerity became apparent to Maria. Maria began to fall in love with Colossus silently. Maria and Colossus became closer after frequent conversations. Sister Maria's health condition seems to be gradually recovering due to Colossus. On a fine day, the wind blows from the north. Colossus, Maria and her sister were together under a shady tree. Maria and her sister saw Colossus practicing swordsmanship. Maria smiled shyly at Colossus, her younger sister started teasing her older sister in a joking tone. Colossus saw Maria's behavior as funny, making him chuckle.
At that time Colossus then sat next to Maria to rest for a while and then asked Maria something about her origins. Maria initially did not want to tell Colossus but after being asked many times, Maria finally opened her mouth saying that they ran away from their place of origin because Maria and her sister wanted to be sold as slaves by her own father. Maria continues to say that her father is no longer like a father after the death of their mother from an unknown illness. His father often gambled and drank alcohol, as a result of money, their father was willing to sell them as slaves for his own needs. Colossus felt sympathy for their father's actions, who valued money more than his own flesh and blood.
Colossus who then saw the sky that already looked yellowish red, the sun that was leaving them soon. Colossus got up from where he was sitting and helped Maria to stand up. Colossus who could do nothing but escorted them to the hallway where Maria and her sister lived. Colossus tried giving them a comfortable place but he doesn't have any power to do so. His father who is busy managing the town may find it difficult to ask for help. Colossus returns to his house and as usual his father is not there waiting for him. The house is quiet without any sound that appears in Colossus's ear. Colossus walked behind his house to take a shower. Colossus took off his clothes and wore only a cloth. Colossus approached their water jug and started his bath.
After showering, Colossus went back into the house and put on clothes. Colossus only ate the wheat bread he had eaten earlier in the day. It was getting dark inside his house, Colossus installed a torch on the wall of his house to shine in the dark. Not long after, his father came home and welcomed warmly by Colossus. His father looked very tired and lethargic as if he hadn't eaten for a week. Colossus prepared bread and milk for his father after a long day of work. His father thanked Colossus. The quiet night continued as usual. Colossus who was tired put out the torch and lay down on the mat to sleep.
The sun reappeared and rose brightly from the east. Colossus who woke up early because of his daily routine to practice early in the morning. His father who had woken up from sleep was preparing to monitor the state of the town. Colossus who had breakfast went straight out to his training place. At the same time, he went to the hallway where Maria and her sister lived. Colossus saw that Maria and her sister were not there. Colossus thought that maybe they were at the market or already at his training place because that's where they were always together. Without thinking, Colossus started walking to his training place by going through the market.
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As Colossus passed through the market area, he saw a group of men who did not come from the town or its surroundings because from the shape of their bodies, their appearance was not similar to the people around Egypt or the Sahara Desert. The men looked suspicious and saw a very large wooden box with them. Colossus didn't care about the matter but after passing by them, they saw Maria's chain with them. Colossus didn't want to cause chaos in the market. Colossus approached them and asked, "Is that chain for sale?". The men were confused and said it was not for sale. Then Colossus asked again "The box? How much is it for sale". One of them angrily grabbed Colossus' hand and said what Colossus wanted.
Colossus smirked and bullied the men. The men took out their swords and pointed them at Colossus. Colossus also took out his sword and they started fighting there. The situation became chaotic as the fight broke out. Colossus who deflected a powerful sword swing from them did not he looked tired. Swing after swing, swipe after swipe. Colossus then kicked one of them in the leg and the fight continued. One of them had been knocked down and there were a few more to deal with. After several men were knocked down, the man who was their leader tried to escape using a chariot with a large wooden box behind it. Colossus chased the man.
Then a shout was heard, "Colossus!". Maria screamed from inside the box. Colossus was sure that it was true that Maria was in the box and maybe her sister was also in the box. Colossus continued to follow the man's trail. Colossus arrived at the edge of a quiet town, Colossus saw the man's carriage and the box still behind the chariot. Colossus peered into the box and saw that there was no one in the box. Then a voice called him "Hey Kau!". Colossus turned and saw Maria's neck in the man's grip while her sister was tied and was by the man's side. The man put a knife to Maria's neck and told her to put down the sword.
The stunned Colossus put his sword on the floor and kicked it towards the man. The man seemed unwilling to hand Maria over. The man wanted to take her away, Colossus could do nothing to save Maria. Suddenly, Maria's sister stood up. and bit the man's leg until he was in pain. Maria escaped from the man's grip, however, her sister's life was now at the end of the horn. The man kicked her sister until she fell and her head bled. Colossus who kept running took his sword that was still sheathed and hit the man on the head. that fell down and his head was bleeding. Colossus went to Maria's sister and saw her condition.
Unbeknownst to her, the blood on her sister's head did not stop because it looked like there was a piece of glass stuck in her sister Maria's head. Maria screamed in fear and tears flowed down her cheeks. Colossus who tried to stop the bleeding with his hands while telling Maria's sister to stay awake. However, her sister could not lasted a long time. Maria who was sobbing because of the departure of her beloved sister. Colossus lifted Maria's sister's body into the chariot, Colossus put Maria into the chariot after placing Maria's sister's body. Then, Colossus took them back to the town.
A few days after Maria's sister's funeral
Colossus decided by saying to Maria that he should marry her. Maria was surprised because it was so sudden. Colossus continues by saying that he will protect Maria and will always make Maria happy. Maria in a sad state accepted the proposal because now she has no one in the world, now only Colossus is by her side.
Finally they got married and legally became husband and wife, their wedding was very festive and celebrated by the whole town. Colossus and Maria now opened a new page in their story. Colossus and Maria continued their lives as usual after that, Colossus who always took care of the farm animals and practiced sword every evening, Maria will always prepare food for Colossus and accompany Colossus while he is training.
The days alternated, the months passed. On the day when the cold wind blew to the west, Maria was found pregnant with their first child. Colossus was very happy about this news because he would finally become a father. This news was conveyed to his father, Colossus' father was very happy when know this news.
Not long after, a cholera epidemic spread throughout the town due to the contaminated water source. Many townspeople suffered and eventually died. Colosus' father was one of the people affected by Cholera, Colossus tried his best to find a cure for his father.
At night, his father was lying on a mattress that was not very soft. Colossus approached his father and told his father that he was going to Egypt to find a cure because rumors said that doctors in Egypt had a cure for Cholera. Colossus also told that Maria would lived with his father to take care of and monitor his father. After telling his father, Colossus went to Egypt to find a cure for his father's illness. Mary who was pregnant alone took care of Colossus' father who was suffering from Cholera.
It was a very cold and lonely night, only accompanied by the stars and the horse that was being ridden. The Colossus continued towards Egypt without stopping anywhere. The Colossus was badly moving to Egypt in dark and cold conditions. The coldness is more felt when winter will arrive in a few days. which is to come. Colossus with water and some food rests for a while after a long journey from his town.
Colossus who was tired lying on the cold ground, he covered himself so that he wouldn't get cold. Colossus continued to fall asleep due to exhaustion from his long journey.
The next day, when the sun was shining in the morning, Colossus began to wake up and look around. His horse was still in a shrub. Colossus woke up and saw the storage bag on his horse, he took the food provided by his wife, Maria. Colossus had breakfast before heading to Egypt. After finishing breakfast, Colossus continued towards Egypt by riding his horse.
It was scorching in the vast desert during the day. Colossus who kept heading to Egypt wearing a desert shirt to reduce the heat. His face was covered, wearing a long scarf that wrapped around his neck and shoulders. After hours passed, Colossus finally arrived at the border of Egypt. Colossus entered Egypt in the hope that he would get a cure for his father's illness. The Egyptian soldiers guarding the border managed the entry of merchants and foreigners who came to Egypt.
Colossus has entered Egypt and saw that it does not look like his town. It is more advanced with an advanced civilization with rapid development. The markets are very crowded with people and merchants. The harbor is filled with large ships from across the Strait of Gibraltar. Colossus who is amazed to see the progress of Egypt at this time. However, his main mission is still to get medicine for his father. Colossus continues to every single stall in the market that sells medicine but still can't find it. When he arrives at a stall, he asks if medicine for illness is sold here. The owner of the stall said that the medicine was only sold to the noble families and Pharaohs of Egypt. Colossus felt very empty, he still wanted the medicine for his father.
The owner of the stall then whispered to Colossus again that Colossus could get the medicine at the Black market. Colossus who listened continued to say where the market was. The owner told him the location where the black market was. Colossus had to enter a small alley that was not far away from this big market. Then, Colossus has to enter a small door in the floor, like the entrance to an underground sewer. Colossus follows what the owner of the stall told him.
Colossus walked to the location that the stall owner told him a moment ago. He entered the alley mentioned by the stall owner and saw an entrance to an underground sewer. Colossus entered the door and saw a straight sewer. Colossus was surprised to see that Egypt had such drainage. Colossus continued to walk forward. There was the sound of water dripping and water flowing in the sewer. Colossus' feet that stepped on the sewer water had wet his pants and sandals.
Colossus then looked at the stalls in the sewers. Colossus saw that the stalls were selling prohibited items such as weapons in large quantities, poisons, and medicines that were not sold in Egypt. Colossus looked at each stall and finally found medicine for his father's illness. Colossus asked about the medicine. "Sir, does anyone sell medicine for Cholera?" The stall owner nodded with a sarcastic smile. He took out the medicine and showed it to Colossus. But the price was too high and Colossus couldn't afford it. Colossus tried to bargain but the shop owner refused Colossus, he even increased the price of the medicine.
Then, commotion ensued when a group of rogues made a commotion in the black market. The stall owner then wanted to see what happened. Colossus who saw the owner leave, Colossus took advantage by stealing the medicine that was left on the table. The stall owner then noticed that Colossus has stolen the medicine and he shouts "Thief! Thief! Thief!". Everyone sees Colossus running to leave the sewer. Everyone chases after Colossus after being offered a reward by the store owner. Colossus continues to run and leave the sewer but he is still being chased. Colossus who had come out of the sewer ran in the market area and there was a commotion. Colossus then hid in a box in a stall. Colossus hid until there were no more signs of being followed. Colossus got out of his box and rushed to his horse. Colossus mounted his horse and returned to his town immediately.
When Colossus arrived in his town, he rushed to his house. Colossus ran and entered his house. Maria was taking care of Colossus' father who was getting sick. His father didn't say anything because he was too sick. Maria's tears started to flow after seeing Colossus come home and in a while like his father-in-law was dying. Colossus took out the medicine and wanted to give it to his father but suddenly, his father brushed the medicine away and fell to the floor. Colossus and Maria were surprised, why did his father do that. Then his father said very slowly and almost inaudibly, "a-father wants to...meet with...your mother".His father smiled and breathed his last.
Colossus shouted as hard as he could, now he has lost his father who was always by his side after the death of his mother. Colossus was very sad and did not stop crying. Maria tried to calm her husband. Colossus' sadness was unspeakable, the blue sky became cloudy. The atmosphere that was not windy then windy .His father's spirit has now been taken away to a better place.
Month after month, Maria finally gave birth and gave birth to their first child, a boy. Colossus named his son after his father, Anka. Maria and Colosus were very happy with the birth of their first son. However, at his young age, he had to take over the position that his father left for him.
4 years have passed, he was still young when he became the leader in this town. Rumors say that a few people in his village started to want to oppose him and usurp the leadership of Colossus in the town because they were not satisfied when Colossus still treated the Skampaz clan well like his father. When night came, in a very low temperature situation... snoring in the house started to be heard. The farm animals are no longer heard and the night is now getting darker. That quiet night became the moment where a group of young men who conspired to kill Colossus that night rushed to Colossus' house.
On the morning before the pact took place, an argument broke out between Colossus and some people in the market. One of the young men challenged Colossus in a Holy Duel and told Colossus that if Colossus lost he would have to leave this village and never return. Colossus not wanting to serve them made the youths unhappy. One of them grabs Colossus by the shirt and says that Colossus is a coward. They said again that he was as cowardly as his father. Colossus became furious and pushed the young man away.
Colossus said "Just as the sun shines overhead, take your sword and fight with me in the arena of the holy warriors". Then the young men smiled cynically and agreed. Colossus returned to his house and took his father's sword. "Is what your son did right, father" Colossus said to himself after taking the sword. Right at the appointed time, the sun that was now directly above their heads had determined that the time had come. A wide and wide circle is formed by the encirclement by the townspeople who will be witnesses forduel this holy Tanding Suci, nicknamed by the locals for two warriors fighting in a circular ring surrounded by people. Colossus, who was standing upright while holding a sword belonging to his father, was now facing his enemy.
The Holy Duel is only witnessed by the people around and it is believed that the god of war is watching them from the sky. The conditions of this Holy Duel are to fight until one of them falls down or dies at the tip of the sword. The Holy Duel is a tradition of warriors from generation to generation for those who live in the west the power of Egypt. The purity of this Holy Duel is very guarded because it determines a person's dignity as a true warrior. After a few seconds, a strong wind blew and the farm animals began to falter. For them, it was a sign that the Holy Duel had begun and the moment one's dignity began was now at the tip of the sword. The fierce battle between the Colossus and the challenger was supported by all the witnesses there. Colossus who looks more dominating, every step he takes is very unhesitating while his challenger looks stiff on his own movements.
After a few minutes passed, the challenger fell down and the tip of the Colossus sword was right in front of his halkum. The challenger was silent for a moment and thought about his fate. Colossus said "Don't try to desecrate the sanctity of this Tanding Suci for your own benefit". His challenger looked at Colossus with sharp eyes. He was humiliated in front of the villagers. His dignity has now been tarnished due to his attitude and having been defeated by Colossus. The townspeople then said that the challenger did not embarrass himself in front of them but in front of the god of war who saw the Holy Duel.
Colossus who is still restless thinking about his fate because he already knows the intentions of some people who oppose him. As a result of being young, Colossus is considered unfit to lead the town. Colossus ordered his wife to take their children together out of this village after receiving a letter from an acquaintance that they would be killed that night. After his wife and son came out, Colossus took a sword that belonged to his father that was hanging on the wall of his house. Colossus tried to retrace his son and his wife who moved first.
After Colossus arrived at the place he told them to wait there, Colossus found his wife lying in a pool of blood. Colossus shouted and called his wife's name, "Maria!" Colossus ran panting. Maria who is no longer breathing in her lap while her son who does not know where he is. Colossus looked around to see if his son was safe or hiding. A young man on horseback approached Colossus. Colossus could sense that someone was approaching him but he was too sad to turn around. A young man's voice was heard calling him. Colossus raised his head and saw he was surrounded by 5 young men. They were the young men who challenged him this evening.
The young man said, "tonight... you must have a Holy Duel with me, I will restore my dignity that you have defiled". Colossus was very angry and said "You have lost! You have lost to me! Why is it so hard to accept!”. The youth laughed and said he would never be satisfied until the head of the Colossus was his to frame. Colossus wakes up and accepts the challenge of the Holy Duel. A circle is formed by four young men, Colossus and his challenger are inside the circle. The battle began and was as intense as last evening. However... suddenly, Colossus was stabbed from behind by another young man. The young men laughed and his challenger kicked Colossus to the ground. The panting colossus looked like a fish on land.
Colossus said while panting "Y-you have defiled the purity of the holy duel". His challenger chuckled and said "I just want to kill you, that's all". Colossus tried to get up but was powerless because the very deep puncture had drawn a lot of blood. Colossus' body is getting colder and he will take his last breath at any moment. Colossus then imagines something in front of him which is a very magnificent and huge city. He said "I will return to see it". The young men were surprised to see Colossus who was on the verge of death. Then suddenly, a very strong sandstorm headed for them. The blood flowing on Colossus' body was absorbed into the desert so quickly that it was no longer visible. The sound of the drum was loud and terrifying. Colossus' body was sucked into the sand and that scared them. The young men fled back to town on horseback.
The young men chat after arriving in town. "What actually happened?" said one of them with a pale face. They don't know how to answer. One of them said again that he saw a group of warriors on horseback covered with white cloth and shirtless while their trousers flared at the calf and carried unique curved swords. He said, "If it's the Egyptian army... that's impossible because that's not the way they dress, if it's the townspeople, it's still impossible". They were still thinking about it and it scared them not to mention after defiling the Holy Duel. The colossus that was sucked into the desert became a question mark and could it be the curse of the God of War on those who have defiled the sanctity of Tanding Suci.
The sun rises from the east and illuminates the Sahara Desert. They go to the night place where they killed Colossus and find out that it was not their dream or imagination. Colossus and his sword are not there but the body of Maria, his wife Colossus is still there. The young men try to investigate what will happen and is this really a curse for those who killed Colossus through dirty means by defiling the purity of the Holy Duel. Kostas, Hyzte, Minos, Abdil and Guruz are the young men who have defiled the sanctity of this Holy Duel and they are the ones who will find out if this is a curse or not. Kostas, the leader among them all and he is the challenger to Colossus. Guruz is the one who stabbed Colossus from behind.
After a week, the five of them always get a strange and similar dream. Colossus comes to them and often repeats his sentence that he will return again, the dream continues when Colossus stands in the middle of a crowd of corpses lying in the desert. The yellow-white sand turns bright red. The sign means that it is indeed a curse that has befallen them.
The wise Hyzte gave them the idea that they should plead guilty for desecrating the Holy Duel to the Elders. Orang Orang Tua is a title given to those who take care of hereditary traditions for many centuries. Orang Orang Tua is also a group of guardians of the temple of gods in remote areas of the Sahara Desert. They have to atone for their sins by going to the temple and surrendering themselves to the Elders. But others do not agree because it will further tarnish their already tarnished dignity. Hyzte then said that there is another way to overcome it but it should be borne together.
It took them a long time to agree but what the hell, they finally agreed. Hyzte said that there is an ancient manuscript stored in a Conference Hall of Elders that has been abandoned due to certain reasons. The hall is now called the Ghost Hall because it has never been found after being abandoned for almost thousands of years. The opportunity for them to find the hall and the manuscript is very thin and probably won't work. But Kostas is confident that they will find it and will prevent this curse from lasting.
The loss of Colossus and his family made the townspeople restless and worried. They were considered lost and then one of the townspeople found the body of Maria, Colossus' wife. It became a question mark for all the residents of the town. Some of them accused Kostas and his friends of killing Maria and Colossus and his son. Kostas denies that they killed Maria and that they don't even know where Colossus' son is. The townspeople don't believe him and say that they are murderers and deserve to be executed by the Elders. Kostas still denied it and some young men in the town were ready to arrest Kostas and his friends. A dispute occurred where Kostas and his friend were against the other young men of the town.
Kostas and his friend fled on horseback out of the town and were at a loss as to where they should go. Minos told that there would be a small town a few days from where they were. Without thinking long, they went there without any food supply except for a few bottles of water on the horses they were riding.