217 Red Level Emergency (1/2)
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Final Haven Kingdom.
A place hidden behind a dense canopy of wilderness and mountains, acting as it's little shield from the covetous eyes of beast hidden along the rest of the dangerous wilderness.
On normal days, the kingdom is lively and filled with peaceful air. One would be able to see common folk going about their business or just having the time their lives, living in peace behind the tall walls erected to protect them.
Unfortunately, today isn't meant to be one of those days.
The streets were empty. No stores are open for business. Everyone in the Outer Ring of the Kingdom were evacuated and kept behind the Inner Walls, protected by faithful Knights who stood on top of the walls, facing the heavy atmosphere.
It was quite obvious that everyone is tensed. The atmosphere was heavy and gloomy, it almost seems like doomsday was coming. Some adults were even kneeling down while profusely praying to every god and saints that they could name. Their prayers mainly consists of request for protection or requests to bless their faithful Knights so that they will be able to protect their home.
”Mama? What's going on? Why is it so quiet? I'm scared…”
A little boy clung onto his mother's clothes as he hid his small body behind her. The mother shivered but she placed a confident smile, she knelt down and faced her little boy saying: ”Don't be scared, Love. Mama's here. I'll protect you okay?”
”Mn! I know! But why do we need to leave our house?” The boy's curiosity stumped his mother.
She can't think of a way to answer him, should she lie to him or tell him the truth? However, before she could even say anything, a cheerful but heavy voice sounded in their ears.
”Oh, you don't know?”
The mother and son were stunned to see a hulking bald person crouching nearby their location. The bald man was wearing a foolish grin as he replied, ”It's because you're here to attend a Story Telling Event, little guy.”
The Bald Man sent a discreet wink towards the mother, who caught onto his message.
”A Story Telling Event?” The little boy gazed curiously at the bald guy, there was an evident shine in his eyes as he heard his words.
”Uh, huh!” The Bald Guy nodded fervently, ”There will be a pretty Big Sister that will arrive later and tell you many stories! She will also give you lots of candies!”
”Candies!” A wide smile blossomed from the young boy's face, his eyes lit up and he became very excited.
”Haha!” The Bald Guy laughed and shuffled the boy's hair, he then continued. ”That's right! Lot's of colorful candies! But! You have to listen well to the Big Sister's story…do you know why?”
”Why? Tell me, Big Brother!” The boy hurriedly asked.
”This is our little secret, okay? Don't tell anyone!” The bald guy placed a serious expression as he went closer to the boy, who obviously fell for his lies. ”They said that only those that could answer the Big Sister's question could receive some candies! So you better listen well, okay?”
”Mn!” The boy nodded fervently, ”I'll listen well! What's you're name, Big Brother?”
”My name is Malik! What about you?”
”Jason!”
”Alright, Jason. Wait here until someone calls you okay? Don't go anywhere or else you might miss out! I'll be going now! Ba-bye.”
”Ba-bye Big Brother Malik!” The boy then faced his mom and told her how excited he is for the Story Telling Event. He then sat on the nearby desk and waggled his feet.
The mother of the boy bowed towards Malik and said: ”Thank you for your help.”
”No worries! It's the least I could do. But the event will really happen so that the youngsters will be distracted.” Malik replied, he then turned his bulky body and prepared to leave. ”Have faith, we won't allow them to destroy our home.”
The mother nodded and said: ”Thank you. Please be careful out there. I'll be praying for your safety.”
Malik nodded and went back to his team. Raphael watched him with a wry smile as he said: