Between Love and Action

This must be a creature, made by other creatures. It may be that ordinary human before becoming demons like this, so bloodthirsty because of his mental change into a beast. This one in front of me is only his shadow, not his true form. I'll beat the real one as soon as I get out of here. All right, maybe it's a good time to use it. Thank you, Max, for always keeping me busy, reading is boring so I chose Muay Thai as a hobby to kill time. And since this is my world, the world in my memory, I have to rule it. My memory must obey me!

Elia thought of ring Thai boxing. Perhaps the power of determination had allowed a Thai Boxing ring to emerge on its own from the space. Elia was surprised but did not have much time to enjoy the miracle created—perhaps—by her mind. Elia will make sure of that later. Elia took advantage of the opportunity of her maximum strength at that time to beat the shadow of the blood-sucking creature.

I want one kick! He must be lost!

Elia twisted her body, jumped up, and aimed her kick right at the blood-sucking creature's face. Just as she wanted, the creature became dust which was then blown away by the wind after previously being burned by a bluish-green fire.

Bluish-green? Elia was fascinated by the appearance of interesting colors.

"Why is the fire bluish-green? this is the first time I've seen this," Elia murmured.

"Ah, maybe it's because I like that color, so the appearance of that color. Beautiful color."

Elia clapped her hands for herself. Elia celebrates her success in defeating the shadow that has been buried in her subconscious and is still an icon of fear for her.

After that brief fight, the Thai boxing ring also disappeared. Elia looked around, watching admiringly the change in the background that had been arid soil into a sandy area, and then the ocean appeared. Elia could hear the sound of waves from behind the dunes.

Is it the ocean?

Lightly, Elia moved to the origin of the source of the sound. Elia tried to climb the dunes.

Why can't I shorten my journey now? Elia grumbled while patting her knees full of sand and began to feel sore. Even in the Ruang Hampa, the fatigue is still real. Elia had crawled so that she could reach the top of the hill.

From the top of the hill, Elia could finally see the sea very clearly. The horizon line is also clearly visible like a pencil scratch in the middle of the paper. The sea waves rolled slowly. There was a bluish-green aurora light snaking over the ocean waves.

It must be because I like that color, so here and there is that color.

Elia is like a house cat who was invited to play out of the house the first time. There was a bit of fear because there was no sign of anyone else around the beach.

Is it because this is my world? the world is formed by my mind so there is no one here unless I bring it up?

Elia could feel the wind moving gently.

I didn't expect that just thinking about it, I could see this kind of scene. Is this the power of meditation? I am meditating now so that I can get out of the Ruang Hampa. If I am too relaxed, it seems that it will take a long time to get out of here. I have to focus.

Elia chose to sit cross-legged on the sand instead of playing with the waves. Even though Elia tried hard to resist the urge to play waves on the beach. The sound of the waves kept teasing her. Coupled with the wind from the direction of the sea rippled gently to the face. Elia's concentration was almost broken.

My determination must be being tested. I have to be strong. Let's concentrate on Elia. Take a quiet attitude and don't think about anything.

As Elia tried to master herself, Dalang observed Elia's body hovering in the tube. From behind the mask, Dalang saw Elia's body had moved in a huff when Elia faced the blood-sucking creature. It made the water that enveloped her surge violently. When Elia managed to overcome her fear, the water wave slowly turned into a gentle movement until finally there was no more movement. Elia's body floated quietly again watered by the bluish-white light.

Meanwhile, in the hall of The Melianor Work Hall, Theria's departure to make tea creates an awkward atmosphere between Max and Melianor. Each of them, among them there is still something to talk about but is stuck in each other's minds. All of this can be felt in the air. Max breathes calmly even though his mind is not. Same with Melianor.

"I want to check something," Melianor said as she moved to her feet.

Max looked at Melianor. What?

"I have to look at my notes, I want to go alone," Melianor said, her tone seemingly refraining from something she wanted to express.

"Okay," Max said. "I also want to take my clothes. I'll be back later."

Melianor nodded, Melianor glanced at Max's upper body which was not covered with cloth. Knowing Max would soon realize what she saw, Melianor quickly turned away, and then without delivering Max to the door, Melianor continued what she wanted to do. Melianor walked towards the table showing a wave chart.

Meanwhile, Max moves out of the room to the room where he made love with Melianor for the previous two nights. Max left the shirt there. Max had just finished shampooing when he felt something was wrong. Max hurriedly put on his pants and approached Melianor.

On the way back to pick up the T-shirt, while walking down the hallway leading to the room, Max thought of the time that had passed. This is the first time in hundreds of years that I have returned to the Melianor Mansion.

Time flies very quickly. We first met when I wanted to prove myself to the people of the Pegunungan Sakral. I was tested and the test made me have to travel to various places. Palasara kept following me and that also made him strong.

Max remembers their first meeting as a sweet and funny memory. Max did not expect to misunderstand the figure with such a huge supernatural power.

Well, what can be done? At that time Theria was very protective, even now he still does not agree Melianor chose me over him. Is he still holding a grudge?

Max put away the bad thoughts out loud and then hurried to pick up his clothes. Finished getting dressed, Max will return to Melianor's study, but before that Max decides to smoke first in the park. Max turned his back to Wisteria Flowers.

I didn't expect that out here I could see the sky. It's night. What night is this? Day and date, I have forgotten.

Max lit a cigarette, smoked it solemnly while enjoying the view of the park. Max turned to the pond filled with goldfish and turtles. It turns out that there are turtles too. Max found it funny. They can live quietly in that small pool. Max didn't hear any complaints from them. It even seemed that those aquatic creatures didn't think of anything.

Although small, they must have regarded the place like home, Max thought.

Max remembered Elia. Max realizes that what happened to Elia for a few days is not the first odd adventure in Elia's life.

Elia has been going through strange things since childhood. How did Elia get through it all this time? It's quite impressive.

Think of Max, an incident involving Elia. At that time, Max was around Elia's school also not coincidentally, but because Palasara said there was an open black Magi gate in the area. Max then conducted an investigation. Just then, Max saw Elia standing transfixed with a pale face and looking at the creature he had to destroy.

Max approached the little girl, patted her on the shoulder, and hugged Elia. Max distracts Elia from the movements of his other hand that is using a blue flame sword to split the blood-sucking creature. The creature burned to ashes.

After finishing the task, Max observed Elia. The little girl was already asleep in a hug or may be passed out. Max then carried Elia, taking her to a parked car far enough away from the scene.

When Elia started waking up and bursting into tears, Max offered to shop and do whatever Elia wanted. Elia no longer cried when she could choose the toy she wanted.

That little girl now has to face the problems herself, Max's mind while smoking his cigarette deeply.

How long will it take Elia to get out of the Ruang Hampa? Elia had to fight the monsters she had seen alone all along. Is the preparation I made for her so far enough as a provision?

Max wandered in a huff.

After finishing a cigarette, Max returned to the Melianor Work Hall. Max walked while thinking about things he might have to do such as meeting Gorakshana, meeting Palasara, Bayusuta, and Draft.

I have to ascertain the location of the laboratory and destroy it.

When he got to the front of the Melianor Work Hall, Max didn't need to open the door because the object moved automatically open and closed every time someone was about to enter or exit. The thing itself is a living thing that is disguised as a door, about five meters high. Max is amazed at them for being so committed to performing tasks.

In the next two steps, the situation inside the Hall of Work made Max stand transfixed. Max watched Theria and Melianor chat kindly with each other while sitting back. They look very close. There was a different intimacy than Melianor gave to him. The two were very close as if there was no gap for him to be between them.

So this is roughly what is common between them every day. I can't blame Theria for being jealous, Max said silently. In his heart, he must be claimed Melianor as his.

"You want to stay here with me forever?"