Debilitation

Elia stared intently at the field. The location where the ocean was previously visible. She seemed sure to challenge the breadth of her fear. With a force that should somehow be called what, the ocean that had disappeared appeared again. At first, the sand field was blown by the wind. The gusts began lightly, bringing a few grains of sand to the sky, over time became heavy, a whirlwind formed, increased into a tornado, and continued until a waterfall was formed from the sand where the sand did not fall but rose into the sky, swallowed by the reddish-black sky. When all the sand is lifted, there is the same ocean as before.

How did that happen? Elia was fascinated. What is the power of my mind? or does Ruang Hampa answer my wish?

Slowly began to reappear the figure of the woman just now. She stared intently at Elia. The color of the cuticle conjunctiva ball is red, the iris is black and the pupils are green. Just like a lizard.

That asshole is disgusting!

Elia cursed the appearance of the two eyes. What kind of creature is she?

Elia tried to master her goosebumps and assured her that the woman was not her mother. Then she prepared to use the only martial art she had learned, Muay Thai.

What do teachers say when they face people who use guns? I don't remember at all. Never mind, just do it!

Elia rushed closer to the woman who was also ready with her dagger. They fought for a long time until Elia had to set a strategy between breathing and her energetic attack movements. Also have to determine when she attacks and defends in a short time, such as there is no time to think, she continues to move, dodge, and resist. There was no time to rest, she also had to continue to do things so as not to be seriously injured.

Interestingly, after it turned out that she was not so scared, Elia became proud of her decision. She kept facing it. Her ability to absorb Muay Thai martial arts cannot be underestimated. She was quite diligent in doing so because it could distract her mind.

Elia made a new strategy, I had to take advantage of her attack. The dagger will be my tool.

It wouldn't have worked if she hadn't done anything wrong. Elia's arm was slashed and her waist was also almost pierced. Luckily Elia was still able to dodge in time before the woman with abnormal eyes thrust her dagger into the kidney.

Elia is insistent. There was a break of rest. The woman looked at Elia with a mocking face.

It can't go on like this. I have to end it right away. If it drags on, I could die of exhaustion or be stabbed by her. Strange, even though this is only in the subconscious, in my memories, it feels like it is on a real battlefield. The fatigue and pain I feel are not fooling around.

Elia felt her bloody hand. Even this blood is as condensed as reality. After seeing her blood in the palm and the melted one from the arm. Elia thickened her resolve once again. She used the same strategy to utilize her body as a weapon and flip the opponent's weapon as a weapon.

Although it took a rather long time, the determination finally paid off. The dagger was seized and she managed to stab the woman's heart. They clashed at last before the woman was burned by the bluish-green flames.

Am I wrong if I'm happy to see the blue fire after stabbing it just now? Why was I relieved when I saw her turn into ashes?

Elia looked at the dagger in her hand while remembering the pleasant moment for her. The burning scene from the heart to the woman's two eyes was like paper burned by fire. Their extremely close distance made her heart beat fast and her excitement soared sharply. The moment when the dagger in her hand disappeared made her know she came out victorious. Her relief soared. Now she can enjoy the scenery casually.

Waves of the sea become a background for Elia who laughed excitedly. Satisfied to laugh at the moment. The waves kissed her ankle like congratulating her because Elia had managed to end a huge weakness in her life. The sky slowly turned blue and was decorated with a green aurora. The sun shines softly.

A strange sky. Elia enjoyed it all with a smile now.

***

Max, Theria, and Melianor exchange glances, and once again the trust and confidence between them is increasing.

"Are you guys thinking about what I think?"

Max and Theria looked at Melianor with a look in doubtful eyes. Both have their respective hypotheses in mind and their hypotheses may have something in common.

"I suspect the impossible is happening in this world but this means we have to face a very strong side," Melianor provoked them to express an opinion that she suspected was the same as her guess.

"You think of one possibility that has happened in the past and this will happen again? About the possibility of Bibi having a twin sister and one of them is related to the creature?" Theria tried to find common ground with Melianor's conjecture.

Melianor disappointedly nodded. She was not disappointed by Theria's statement but disappointed at the possibility that black history would be repeated.

"Remember when a group of witches led by twin sisters in the past tried to awaken the creature to the surface world? They thought with it the peace they desired would be realized. We all know it's impossible, the creature will only satisfy its own will and the witches will be the food. The Gelombang guard group stopped them and destroyed some of them who were already almost completely overpowered by the darkness. Forced, in our assumptions, they eventually ran out. However, we all know that the system of the universe is running mysteriously, if the two people rise again in some way or for some reason, then this will lead to more or less the same fight..." Melianor swallowed the next sentence.

"Or stronger," Max connected. He understood the direction of events outlined by Melianor. Meanwhile, Theria gritted his teeth.

"In these modern times, they can do it better than in the past, then...". Max stopped saying the contents of his mind because his thoughts felt unpleasant.

"Yes, it is likely that Bibi we know maybe indeed dead." Melianor looked at Max. "There may be a dispute between them, I suspect it is related to Elia. But to confirm my conjecture, you have to check it again. I didn't feel that Bibi's spirit had been in the spirit realm. I didn't get any news of it, so it's possible that the dead person was indeed just a clone. While the real Bibi is either doing what it is now."

"And if it's true that she has a twin sister, why can't you feel it?" Max felt uncomfortable asking Melianor this but he needed to make sure.

Melianor took a heavy breath, "That's what I'm worried about, why don't I know it? Could it be that since their birth to the spirit world one of them has been covered by darkness? A lot of things I've been thinking about since Tanpa Wajah appeared. Not to mention the description from JoydaG, what happened to you, Gorakshana, Won, and the woman who died in place of that Bibi if she wasn't Bibi, all have their roles. The problem for me is that their roles are vaguely visible."

"Then Elia's childhood might be able to fill the void, as JoydaG said, this possibility has something to do with Elia's birth. If we knew that maybe another question would be answered by itself. I'll find out there. I wonder what Goraksahan knew from Bibi. I guess that I'm here and doing nothing while waiting for Elia to come out of the Ruang Hampa it's better if I go to the Pegunungan Sakral, if Gorakshana I can't get up to talk I will continue to B'tavia looking for information," Max suddenly change his plan, "Since I'm already here, I'd better go to B'tavia first and then to the Pegunungan Sakral," Max revealed in hopes of clarifying the situation immediately. He obtained the approval of Melianor and Theria. They also advised us to be careful because there seemed to be many enemies in the quilt.

After being abandoned by Max, Melianor and Theria went straight back to the Melianor Mansion of the Sunshine Shop. They entered the Melianor Work Hall.

They stood side by side, even without a word they were trying to strengthen each other. Theria had been with him for centuries, so it was easy for him to read Melianor's expression.

"This time it is likely that the side we will face is stronger, right? If Bibi does have twin sisters, one of them may have been equaled by her since birth and one of them is different, even if they are identical twins, their mindset is different," Theria was forced to say. He did so to match his conjecture with Melianor. When he said it, the look in Melianor's eyes became sad.

"I have to admit that your guess has a point. Although I hope it doesn't happen. If Bibi doesn't have a twin sister, it means that only one thing, she gave up her soul and body to the Devil and Elia... the fruit of their relationship. Then...." Melianor stared at the painting that had been carved on the ceiling of her work hall for a long time.

"Should we lock or kill Elia?"

Melianor did not answer. Her gaze was still to the ceiling of her work hall.

Theria quietly watched Melianor's neck. Long, sexy, and her skin is like a baby. Soon he shook his mind and refocused on the problem that had quietly almost entangled their necks.

"The Ruang Hampa may have already locked it. We are waiting for what changes will happen to her if she makes it out of there," Melianor said after lowering her neck. Then as she walked towards the Gelombang table, Melianor said, "If Elia is a key factor, there must be a reason why she cannot be used as a ritual tool by Bibi. Right now, I can only hope that Elia has a choice, and that choice will not be used as a sacrifice."

Melianor felt that she was very fragile. She guessed that Theria could find out from the moment they entered the Melianor Mansion. It was reflected in Theria's gaze that made her once again know Theria was the only one who had been by her side for centuries.

This special relationship makes me unable to hide anything from him, Melianor thought tiredly and gratefully. Is he not bored with me? He can go like Max.

The thought suddenly made her gaze dim when she saw the Gelombang table. Ah, it must be my fault, I couldn't see any signs of the dangerous creature's presence a long time ago because I was fragile.

"Melianor, you can rest first," Theria said solemnly. "I will make something that can increase your energy. You can't go to the Ruang Rupa under these circumstances."

He was right, Melianor said silently. I have to be stronger than this. Is my tiredness too visible?

"Well. Thank you," Melianor said. She didn't know if the remarks she felt were so sincere was enough to make Theria happy. Does he know that I am so grateful that he is still here?

"What food will you prepare for me?" Melianor became interested in the food menu. Haven't I eaten Theria for a long time?

"When was the last time you ate that?" Theria thought of the special food he gave only to Melianor.

"I don't know. Can the materials still be obtained?"

"Azaila planted it," Theria said.

"That's right, is it enough?"

"Don't doubt that. The numbers are plentiful," Theria proudly said. It made Melianor laugh.

"Come to your favorite dining room in two hours," Theria said as he walked out. "Otherwise, I'll pick you up."

Melianor observed the way Theria walked. If that's the case, he looks the same as when he was a child. Nostalgic feelings filled Melianor's heart.