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Bellamie walked two steps behind Alexander. His towering figure moved with steady steps, eyes alert to his surroundings. In his hands, a bow ready to be drawn whenever needed. Alexander's silver hair glistened like it was sprinkled with diamonds. The midday sun was scorching, but their chosen path along the lush forest edge provided some relief.Today, Alexander took the woman who had been silent, occupied, and unintentionally held captive by him. Bellamie thought she was in Alexander Millian's mansion because of her attempt to escape. Let it be that way, Alex didn't care. For him, the most important thing was that when he returned from his travels outside the city or in the midst of managing two lives in North Metro, Bellamie was there to welcome him.Several things started to change in Bellamie. Alex felt she was beginning to talk more, asking him about various preferences, including food."Can you cook?" Alexander asked once. They sat on the balcony transformed into a dining table
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With Alex here, Bellamie begins to find her own comfort. Truly, Alex is not as terrifying as all the servants in this luxurious mansion say."If you really miss me, Bella, what do I get if I postpone the departure?"The wind blowing on Bellamie's face feels even more piercing. The sun that was bright and dazzling has been replaced by overcast clouds. They've been staring at each other for who knows how long. Locking onto each other without intending to shift their gaze anywhere."There will be a storm, Bella. We'll stay overnight here." Alex reluctantly removes his hand from the woman's chin that increasingly affects him."Here?" Bella blinks."There's a cabin specifically for overnight stays, Bella.""Yours?"Alex nods, looking amused at Bellamie, who still looks at him in disbelief."Are you deliberately taking me out for this, sir?""For what?" Alex's hand reaches out immediately, making Bellamie stunned. "The weather can't be predicted, Bella. I did invite you for hunting here. If
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Dice surveyed the surroundings, even though she was inside the cube. They had entered a remote village station at the southern end of the Metro, just an hour away; the expanse of the Northern Metro lay before them. The only place they had to navigate through naturally to avoid trouble. Dice had tried her best to close off anyone trying to find out about the Haidar Galaxy.She couldn't use her abilities to the fullest. Dice knew that the southern Metro center had its own alarm system to detect her presence, especially Xavier. When she hacked into the security system at Falcy Building, she knew she had been caught. Immediately, she set up the highest security for her master so they could safely leave the city and reach their destination without raising too much suspicion.With Xavier, Dice didn't need to be this anxious. But this time? Traveling with Gala, who still hesitated to take full control of the die even though it was so close. The die only needed one specific command, modified
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Two people dressed in all black, sturdy-built, walk quickly after their car is parked at one corner of Lot 3. Their destination is a fairly well-known orphanage there, large with many residents. Lot 3 is known for being a populated and friendly area where people are not hesitant to help each other, including the management of the orphanage, which is run together with the Lot 3 government and directly supervised by the central Metro government.Maverick Osmond, though notorious for not hesitating to eliminate his business rivals, especially in the drug cartel, still has a bit of a heart. There are many orphanages under Osmond's umbrella in the Southern Metro. However, the database of all the orphanages doesn't find the name Galaksi Haidar. That's why his two envoys move directly to the location as per the given order, bringing Galaksi Haidar in front of Maverick.His suspicion is strong regarding the presence of the die in the hands of the kid. But why?Maverick has no answers at all.
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Dice knew that her master's data manipulation was highly susceptible to leaks. She just had to wait for the Southern Metro, especially Maverick Osmond, to find out. Given the long-standing grudge between the ruler and her master. The crushing defeats Maverick often suffered never made him cautious. Xavier himself had often warned him to submit to the will of the Ruler of the Sky. But because of frequent defiance, Xavier never hesitated to raise arms.That's why Dice tried to hide Gala in such a way. Including... "Sir," she softly calls. The communication device stuck to Gala's ear is still in place. His master is not asleep this time. Choosing to enjoy the journey that presents views that amaze him.Shortly after the train departs, the landscape of the Southern Metro, which has turned into a rural area, becomes more refreshing. Especially when crossing beautiful hills. Tall trees and vast green fields interspersed with a few small houses quickly pass by Gala's eyes. Leaning his hand n
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"Galaksi Haidar isn't just any kid to me, Dice. Not just any descendant of Horratio. He's the one who will lead the entire Metro. In the future, you have to truly stand by his side.""How, sir? I really don't understand."Xavier just smiles a little. His eyes return to the Western Metro sky. As the conversation takes place, they are both wandering there, searching for locations suspected of committing serious violations. Experimenting with animals to turn them into new combat weapons, including the torture of increasingly rare animals.Perhaps today all the triggers where Gala will accept his fate will begin. Dice is ready for the worst-case scenario, including changing all die controls to a default name; Proximarry Galaksi Haidar.***At the arrival gate, a special forces team, though looking more casual even though wearing communication devices in their ears, is guarding tightly around the area to the exit door. They've prepared firearms beforehand, not to mention a team outside the
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Once again, all the devices on Maverick's desk shattered into pieces on the floor not far from where he stood. His face turned crimson, frozen in disbelief. The roar in his chest felt like it could be heard throughout the entire room. His hands clenched tightly, partially scratched due to his recent actions. He lets his hands get injured again. He's furious. Very."IDIOTS!!!" he curses at all the guards in his spacious room. "What are you doing, Russel?""Si-Sir, this is beyond our control. I don't understand why the trigger could explode there."Maverick always thinks with his logic, calculating the highest probability in his actions. Where he can make it thin the consequences that will arise. But today, in reality? He made Alexander angry and demanded a lot of compensation. The investigation into the incident at Attis Station immediately became a spotlight for both Southern Metro and Northern Metro.Four casualties in yesterday's events have been taken care of by the Southern Metro
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Gala shakes his head quickly, furrows his brows, and looks at Dice in disbelief. "You... serious, Dice?"Dice, who is standing not far from Gala, looking surprised by all the things that just arrived at the door of the simple house they now occupy, glances briefly. "I'm not kidding, sir." Then Dice continues with her activities. Cooking.The house they walked to from Attis Station made Gala tired. Passing through many residential blocks, also the edge of the city park, not to mention the many areas like Lots in Southern Metro. If in Northern Metro, they are called Roads. And the house Gala was heading to was in the Butterfly Road area.Dice forbids the use of any mode of transportation except for the bike she just bought at the second-hand market around the station. Dice says, Northern Metro is unique. It has a traditional market that attracts visitors from all over Metro. Not because of its tidiness, but because of its placement deliberately done in public places such as train statio
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"Maverick!" Alex yells, where his sword has been pulled perfectly. Repelling the sudden and quite brutal attack because these big cats are very different from the animals that have been showing the way to this strange forest. Where pine trees that used to look dense now begin to shift or not, who knows. In Alex's eyes, everything seems to be moving away as if bringing them to a fairly large but rocky place.The sky is still as dark as Alex knows. His sword swings several times, pressing the cat to retreat, but it seems their strength is immense. Alex fights against almost four animals, which have very long fangs. Their orange eyes and hisses are terrifying. Alex is sure that if he gets bitten by those fangs anywhere on his body, it will result in a deep wound. Moreover, if these creatures are mythical, it means the injuries they cause can be severe."Try not to get bitten," Alex says loudly. His sword swings again to hit one of the heads of the creature that suddenly jumps to attack h
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"Okay. Forgive me. I don't know why you keep saying that I'm careless because I want to throw away the die. You owe me too much, Cathleen.""I know." Cathleen smiles thinly. Her eyes again stare at the link of their hands. "We will live long while holding hands like this, sir. Trust me. The time waiting for you won't be long. And when that day comes, I'm sure we'll all be happy together."Actually, Gala doesn't want to release the girl's grip, but once again, Cathleen's gaze is so convincing. "How long?""Be patient.""How long, Cathleen?" This time the question is so firm because Gala is not a person who likes to wait for a long time, it turns out. Especially when it comes to Cathleen. The question receives a wide smile from Cathleen. She closes it with a sweet kiss as a farewell before she really releases the link of their hands."Do many things with the people who love you, sir. I think the time waiting for you won't feel long."Gala blinked slowly."And never, ever intend to throw
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Gala blinked repeatedly. He even woke up with very slow movements as if savoring the moment. In front of him, Cathleen stood with her sweet smile. The color of her face looked fresh. Her blue eyes were lively. Not to mention... oh my! Gala could hardly believe his own eyes."You... you... real?"Cathleen sighed loudly. She walked with a bit of lifting her somewhat bothersome dress. "Actually, I haven't finished my task. Why are you so careless!"The young man stood silent, motionless, with his eyes fixed only on Cathleen, who was now approaching."I've often said that this die can't be handed over. It has a special authentication code regarding its owner. When you intend to discard it, negative energy comes out just like that. And do you know what happens?"Gala is still confused. "Wait, wait! Don't say things I can't digest so quickly.""When are you going to respond to all my statements?" Cathleen grumbled to herself. She carefully took the die hanging around Gala's neck. Her lips s
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Gala coughs violently. The pain in his back makes him suddenly breathless. He falls to his knees with a grin that still doesn't want to diminish even a bit. How could it diminish when he repeatedly had to hit trees or large rocks around him. The die still can't be touched again and emits a stronger blue light. Gala still remembers the first time they met in that corridor. The blue light... bright but also makes his heart quite comfortable. But this time, the blue around the die is different.Which Gala eventually realizes, the blue light comes from the hologram girl's projection. The original color of the die itself is a not-too-bright orange, not dazzling, but always makes Gala excited. Somehow the die has a way of being near Gala, but that's what the young man feels."Return," Gala whispers softly while wiping the corner of his lips slowly. The intention to throw away the die as far as possible seems to have to be reconsidered. What he is experiencing now seems to be a protest from
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Xavier's earlier remark makes Maverick chuckle. "If you're joking, you should pay attention to your surroundings. If you leave my body there," Maverick points quickly, "What will happen to South Metro without me?"Xavier remains silent. He starts thinking about how to cross this seemingly endless chasm, except for the dangerous fog and steep rocks. He never knew there was a black panther guarding East Metro. He should have asked who this big cat really was before deciding to follow it. Ah, it's all because of Maverick who casually requested the big black cat for this Gala search.For some reason, his heart is restless, and everything revolves around the dice. He feels that the dice did something to Gala, and that fear is proven. In front of him is no longer the forbidden forest where the end should be a twin hill, one of its slopes slightly sloping. Indicating the border with North Metro, but what he sees is no longer what he imagined. Everything looks very different.He has lived for
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Moreover, until that moment, his whereabouts were unknown. And now, for some reason, what really happened and what he went through made him even more curious."What do you want to ask, Alex?"The sturdy man is quite surprised to hear a question from Xavier. When he turns, the man next to him just laughs."Your head is so noisy."Alex blinks slowly. "Don't tell me you know what I—""You guys are too noisy," Xavier quickly interrupts, then his eyes turn to Maverick, who is still enjoying his cigar. "Especially you, Mave.""You know, I do love talking. My mouth feels cramped just being silent like this all the time. Luckily, the cigars I brought have enough stock until tomorrow." Maverick only glances briefly. "I'm sure whatever's in my head Alex won't be easy for you to share, right? So don't bait us to pressure you to speak."This time, Xavier laughed. "I still can't find the right correlation about your relationship with Gala. Has my son often visited you guys?"Both Maverick and Alex
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The last trace of Seth's troops deliberately following Gala ends near the Netland village border. One of the quite remote villages but is one of the most popular tourist destinations for residents of North and South Metro. Most tourists come from both Metro regions. The village is still surrounded by evidence where snow perfectly covers its peaks, but it gets the most sunlight. Strangely, the warm light cannot make the hilltops melt. Only pine forests that still grow lush and maintain their authenticity.For this search, Seth was asked not to join, although the man insisted. But what Jiro said was true. At least for the next few days, Seth shouldn't leave the White House, especially when his heart is still uncontrollable. Losing Cathleen must be a severe blow for him. Kyler, who came earlier, also agreed with what Jiro said. Choosing to accompany Seth in this city center.Actually, for Xavier, this search is not too necessary. He is sure Gala is fine. Even if this search needs to be d
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"Have you seen Gala?" Maverick has been quite curious about the young man since earlier. Since that news came, he hasn't wasted any time. Seth Rafael can't be lying, but after hundreds of years? What really happened? And how can this young man seem to know the girl in the white coffin very well? Maverick is not blind to notice that some people, including Xavier, seem very affected by this event.As far as his memory goes about the battle that took place between all of them and Gideon, there is no leader of the regions who did not survive. Everything returned to normal despite suffering some injuries. Only Gala. Yes, only that young man didn't come back. Xavier, who last met the young man, did not answer any of Maverick's questions about the whereabouts of his son. As if they were hiding something, but Maverick didn't understand.They returned with a lot of questions, which also made Mave and Alexander agree to search for the whereabouts of the young man. Although Maverick doesn't have
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For someone who spent a lot of time alone, where he once thought he could never meet his parents again, trying as hard as possible to survive. It doesn't matter who underestimates him. He doesn't want revenge to be his own vendetta. Suddenly, someone appears who observes him, cares for him, raises his hopes, tries to forge him to be better – undoubtedly, the arrival of this new person means a lot to him. And when that new person leaves forever, the young man doesn't know how to face his life anymore.Although... he managed to find both of his parents. He saved them. And at least, what he wanted is achieved. To live peacefully with his family.The sky he's looking at now still offers the same beauty as when he first set foot here. In this wooden cottage, his father spent a lot of time during his visits to East Metro hundreds of years ago. Usually, Cathleen was always by his side. Talking about all kinds of possibilities was also something that left a deep impression on him. The journey
