the Clue

"I'm sorry if I recalled

your old memories.. but really, this is an important thing that I also need to

know before telling you more about Chaldene's hidden Gem.."

"It's okay Cyari.. you are a Unicorn, our friend's magic

teacher.. how could we doubt you.."

"I also know about the

Chaldene mage who sparked the Gate of South war.. as the 8 highest leaders of

the Enn Vassili you guys solved everything yourself.. for some

reason I feel like I'm bothering you all.. I'm sorry.."

"Uh why are you

apologizing.. we all don't feel that way.."

"Yes, Cyari.. doesn't the

universe have a law of cause and effect? Maybe the Gate of South is past karma

that we have to solve…” While standing up from his chair, Samuel uttered words

that made sense.

“Did you see us here missing

something or turning into another form after sealing? No, right? In fact, we all became friends.."

"Hngg.. Sky, can you more often say sweet things like this.."

"Anyone please take this

Celestial away from my side..."

"Ah yes.. the love-hate

relationship between these two people is very interesting.." Minho, sipped

his favorite bitter iced coffee.

“hhhh… well, I guess offering you

Chaldene's hidden Gem is the right thing to do…”

"Tell us everything Cyari, we're getting more and more curious .."

"Yesterday I asked Peter

this, now it's my turn to ask you guys... what do you think about your life so

far?"

"he? Hmm….. who wants to answer first?” Chris, asked

his younger siblings to answer first.

"Come on, anyone.."

"I do.. if I remember the

past before becoming a King.. many underestimate and call me just 'capital of

looks'.. but because I'm annoyed I train myself and prove that I can also be

strong.. there is satisfaction when I can prove my strength.. now, I can be

proud and can love myself..” everyone there was a little surprised to hear

Samuel's story. No one thought that his good looks had become hell for him.

"are you serious?"

“ehemm” The Celestial King

supported his chin with a faint smile. That night his long hair was in a middle ponytail, adding to hischarm. His life as an adult had completely

changed. It is great by experience.

"Me too.. although before

the coronation I was humiliated and accused of various things.. my life before

becoming a king or after it was quite good.. even though I had lost Alfredo, my

closest advisor.. but I believe that everything that happens must have a reason

and a lesson .. my loss of him was replaced with your presence .. " Sky

finally revealed his past. Even though he can't forget the words that hurt his

heart, he forgives.

“… don't tell me we have a similar past?” Louis looked

left and right to see his friends. Before climbing to the top, he was dropped.

He has a big secret that he has not revealed to the other Kings.

"Hemm... not be underestimated butto be more precise, the exam to become a King...

that's a tough one" said Chris.

"You became King through the

test? Me too..” Minho jerked his tail, replying to Chris’ answer.

Jeongin put on a flat face,

didn't answer anything. Just quietly listening to the opinions of his friends

while sipping tea. He hasn't made a sound since then.

"What if I... I don't know?

It's fate, maybe.. I was chosen as Earl after defeating one of the seven great

sins demon, Leviathan.. with Broken Compass. This symbol on my forehead… is the

symbol of the Siren King that appeared when I defeated him…”

“…………..”

"The demon of the seven deadly sins... exists?"

"Yes they are.. and he messed up in Thalassas Siren 5 years

ago.."

"I thought they were just Enn Vassili fairy tales..."

"Just how strong are you, 'drew?"

“Ehmm… well my next question, what will you do if someone suddenly

offers extraordinary power?” Cyari, who was stunned to hear Felix's story,

continued his conversation.

"Strength?!"

“Hemm.. I don't know.. how did that person give me 'big power'? Wouldn't

great power come naturally if we persevered and practiced earnestly?"

somehow Samuel's answer is similar to Peter's earlier answer.

"I think so.. what the purpose of having great power but to

destroys and messing up .." said Chris. He's not really the strongest Dragons

or with the most magic. But the spirit of leadership is not in doubt.

"Your answers are good... so, Chaldene's hidden Gem is..."

8 The king was silent, waiting for Cyari's explanation which he had been

waiting for since yesterday.

"something that will change you for the better.. a great experience

that you will carry with you for a lifetime.. look for it, if you get it it

will be yours forever.. let it go, then you have nothing to gain or lose

.."

Minho's tail wagged, Chris narrowed his eyes. The eight of them tried to

understand the words that Cyari had just said.

“Did you get interested in looking for it? You too Sky, this will cure

the imbalance in your energy…”

"Eh? I?" Sky’seyes opened wide, he also

didn't really understand what Cyari had just said.

"If you think this is good for us and the future.. of course, we

want to..."

"Me too.. all of you too right? Anyone disagree?"

"If we get together and do one thing with you, I won't

refuse..."

"Okay.. I hope you guys are ready to get a new experience that you

certainly won't forget .." said Cyari again while gently tugging his long

tail.

"Yeah.. of course .." Chris replied, nodding. The eight

leaders smiled confidently in front of the Unicorn.

“Oh yeah Cyari, are there any clues or something we should use in the

search?” asked Peter suddenly.

"Of course there is.. I'll let you know tomorrow morning.. Enjoy

your togetherness and time here.." Not wanting to disturb the 8 Kings any

longer, the Unicorn left. Return to the forest where the other Unicorns gather.

"So tonight we stay here, again?" Felix asked.

"Well, that's our plan, right?" Peter answered curtly.

"I also didn't expect to be staying overnight, that's why I didn't

bring another pair of clothes .." Sky said.

"That’s why.. don't leave the chat first.." Sam teased.

"So? Don’t made any noise when chatting"

"Don't worry.. our body size is the same.. you can wear my

clothes.."

"Hahahahaha..... how about tonight the eight of us sleep in one

room?? Isn't there Peter, one big room for all of us?" Chris suggested

while blinking one eye.

"Don't.. Minho likes to be delirious.. at that time he said 'hello

good morning' clearly when his eyes were still closed, sleeping" Sky said

while pointing at Minho who was sitting across from him.

"how come? Did you see it?" Minho who was bribing the boiled

meat put down his chopsticks again, answered Sky.

"I woke you up while we were staying here, did you forgot?"

"HAHAHAHAHAHA...."

In the end, everyone agreed with Chris’. Since the room was quite large,

they spread out a floor mattress and slept together. Sam with Jeongin, Peter with Sky, Chris of

course with Felix and Minho and Louis. The large windows of the room were

covered with white curtains, letting the night light through. Peter turned off

the light, then went to an empty spot beside Sky. The blankets freshly taken

out of the closet are really fragrant and comfortable. Just lay down for a

moment already felt like falling asleep.

"Hehe, it's been a long time since I stayed and slept with my

friends.. my former school friend.. how are they now.." because they

didn't bring a change of clothes, they borrowed Peter's makeshift nightwear. A

plain white t-shirt had holes in the back so that Sky’swings wouldn't bend in the fabric.

"Yes.. even though I'm the youngest among my friends, we used to

eat together, play, also stay on weekends .." Chris replied while staring

at the ceiling. Especially for his sleeping pants, he made a hole in the tail

to keep it comfortable.

"I... don't have any friends.. because none of the people I met at

school understood me.. until I finally withdrew..” Samuel didn't wear his

blanket. He wrapped himself in wings like his usual sleeping position. The main

feathers of its wings are crossed, covering his thighs and calves.

".. now we are your friends.." Peter got up from his position,

looked at Samuel who was wrapped in wings.

"Ehm .." his friend did not answer much. He didn't want his

current feelings to be known. So this is how it feels to gather with friends?

"I think we'll find out tomorrow, okay?" Felix with his

innocent eyes, impatient for tomorrow.

"Surely we have to hear the instructions from Cyari first.

"Good night friends.." said Jeongin who also pulled the

blanket.

"night Jeongin.."

"yes.. night"

Good night, sleep well.. sweet dreams.. i love you..

"Peter.. hey Peter let's get

up .." his friend's body was shaken to get up and start the day.

“Hmm… Sky? I’m still sleepy.."

"Come on.. you want to find Chaldene's hidden gem or not .."

"I want.. but 5 more

minutes.. okay?"

"ish.."

“… Morning Sky…”

"Morning Jeongin.. you're

used to getting up early huh"

"Yeah.. because seeing the

sun rise adds to my Magia.." Fox Jeongin's ears twitched. Ah Sky really

felt excited to see it.

"Come on, let's wake these

brothers up"

“WAKEE UUPPP…!!!!!!” Sky and Jeongin pulled their blankets up

until they were woken up by surprise.

“kkhhh…” Samuel and Peter got up

and sat limply with their eyes still closed, searching for self-awareness.

"Ah?! Oh .. yes .. "

Chris with his white hair that fell a little tousled . His blue eyes were

nodding off because he wasn't used to getting up early. Felix, who was sleeping

beside his, didn't budge even though the blanket had been

pulled.

"Heemmm ..." Minho was

the same, He hugged his tail again not wanting to wake up. It was only natural

because Beasts used to sleep late and wake up late.

".. just let it, they don't

usually wake up early like us.. it seems like last night when we were asleep,

they woke up again and came out of the room somewhere .." Jeongin looked

at Sky. He also just remembered that their sleeping hours are different.

"That's right.. let's get

ready first, when we're done, just wake them up.. Peter, we'll use your

bathroom, okay?"

"Ugh..?? oh, yes.. of coursezzzz…” the owner of the house was face down again

on his bed, continuing to sleep.

"… he justthe same"

After getting ready, the young ones again woke up their brothers until

they all relented. Sky, who diligently tidied up his messy blanket. Jeongin and

Felix also imitated what he did.

"What kind of clues will Cyari give, I mean... is it a treasure map, or a

guide like Felix's Broken Compass?" Louis tied his shoelaces, already

finished preparing himself.

"I don't know, we'll see

about that later..”

"Oh, you're not nervous,

aren't you?" Samuel brushed his hair beside Chris, then put it in a middle

ponytail and put the crown back on.

"Surely... what is

Chaldene's hidden Gem if it's not a material treasure or power like the Earth

Heart Magia?" replied Felix who put his Amethyst crown back on without a

mirror.

Three hours after sunrise, they

were finally all ready for the new adventure that awaited them. The 8 kings who

had returned neatly in their clothes and attributes, gathered in the courtyard

of Gi Ankalia. Awaiting the arrival of a magic teacher ofthe Guardian of Chaldene to provide clues

regarding the search for Chaldene's hidden gem.

Tak.. tuk.. tak.. tuk.. the sound of horse hooves was

heard. Sure enough, the Unicorn finally showed itself after being ushered in

through the huge gates of Gi Ankalia. SKZ is even more excited.

".. good morning, Your

Majesties.." Cyari bowed, showing respect to the 8 great leaders

of Enn Vassili.

“Morning Cyari...!!!!!”

"I hope you are ready to get a new experience that you will

certainly not forget .."

"Yeah .. of course .." Chris replied while nodding on behalf

of his friends.

"Listen carefully to the instructions that I will give you..

especially you Peter, as a magic student who has explored the vastness of

Chaldene with me in your teens..."

"Hehehe ... of course.." While holding up his thumb, Peter's

smile that morning looked as bright as the morning sun.

"Ehemm.....

'.. In the western part of the land of the Unicorns.. standing in the

midst of living history.. Earth without sky.. hanging on the cry of the goddess

of water, behind the curtain of rain... challenging the god of fire.. a place

where the secrets of the kings have been kept throughout history. ..'

“Can you imagine what that place is, Peter? One location in Chaldene...”

"Sounds like .. a kind of puzzle .. yes .." Minho said while

frowning.

“So the clues are just those words? Not a map or something?”

"Yes.. and you are the one who has to guess.. after you know the

place in question, I'll leave the whole search to you..." Cyari walked

away leaving SKZ who was thinking about the instructions he just gave.

".. standing in the midst of living history.. Earth without sky..

hanging on the cry of the goddess of water.. I can't imagine what she looks

like .." Peter was still confused trying to remember the place in Chaldene

that roughly fits the puzzle while scratching his head.

"Maybe we need a map or a book that records every place in

Chaldene??" Sky suggested. When he needs certain information, he likes to

go to his palace library which contains thousands of books to find suitable

information.

"Good idea.. let's go to the fort's library.. we'll find a book

that roughly contains the information we need .." asked Peter as he walked

away, guiding his friends to the library room.

Stray Kids then re-entered the main

building of Gi Ankalia towards the library which was in a separate building.

The library is very spacious with typical ancient Chaldene architecture. Many

carvings adorn the doors and large windows. As soon as the main doors opened,

the scent of hundreds of thousands of hundreds of years old books greeted. SKZgot into it together. The bookshelves stand firmly according to the

type and year the book was published. They also scattered looking for books

with titles concerning places in Chaldene.

"History of Chaldene.. ancient places.. hem.. it seems

incomplete.." Louis flipped through the pages of the book he was holding.

"I've kind of forgotten the contents of the puzzle.. hehe.. please

remind me again?.." Samuel asked.

"I remember.. In the western part of the land of the Unicorns..

standing in the midst of living history.. Earth without sky.. hanging on the

cry of the goddess of water, behind the curtain of rain... challenging the god

of fire.. a place where the secrets of the kings have been kept throughout

history..' right?" Jeongin replied. The bell he wears on his necklace,

rings every time he moves.

"You have a good memory, Fox"

"Until when are you going to call us with that nickname?"

"Hmm... until I don't love you guys anymore... so it seems that's

impossible"

"up to you.."

"what was? ... in the West.. standing among living history.. A sky

less earth behind a rain curtain.. hanging on the cry of the Goddess of water..

and challenging the God of fire.. huh??” Samuel said who was starting to get

dizzy looking. The two wings are very helpful for sorting books from even the

highest shelves.

"How about we solve the riddle first? In the western part of the

land of the Unicorns... that means it's in the western part of Chaldene right?

Maybe near Vouna?” Jeongin suggested while continuing to explore the rows of

bookshelves. His brown eyes scanned the titles of books carefully, making sure

nothing was missed.

“Then standing among living history? What does living history mean?” Chrisfrowned again, confused.

"Living history?? Unicorns..!!! they don't decrease or increase..

they can't die or there is a new birth.. they are living witnesses of this

world.. right??” Minho stood up from his chair and asked Peter directly in

front of him.

"Ehh.. oh.. ho'oh..." Peter's gaze was flat. He was still

trying to digest what Minho said.

“..and again don't they live in groups? That means the place we're

looking for is near one of the colonies, where they live, right? I remember

joking with Cyari and saying that he was like a walking history book..” Minhosat down again and finished his explanation.

"a walking what?"

"... it could be.. then .. hemm" Peter went to take and opened

a sheet of map of the West Chaldene region. He confirmed the places where the

Unicorns lived.

“... Unicorns in all of Chaldene are divided into groups that take care

of Chaldene and humans near their homes.. in western Chaldene, they inhabit the

Vrachos region.. on the shores of Lake Nisi.. then the Caloca region in the

Exaire field.. and finally in the Noixe.. in the forest of Aeras.. ” Peter

pointed to the points on the map. Explain in detail to his friends.

"Okay.. we're starting to get to the point.. the next clue..

'behind the rain curtain, hanging on the cry of the goddess of water,

challenging the god of fire..." this time it was Jeongin who reminded his

friends of the clue line. He gave up looking for one of the thousands of books

that were too many.

“God of fire... you mean volcano? There is a volcano near Noixe.. just

west of the forest of Aeras.. Mount Maron..” Peter again pointed his finger at

the red triangle symbol on the map which symbolizes an active mountain in

western Chaldene. His friends also looked at the point he was pointing at.

"Does the word 'challenge' mean 'face to face'? Does that mean the

place we are looking for is in the forest of Aeras which is where the Unicorns

live and is directly opposite that mountain??” asked Felix to make sure.

"I think so... there are only two volcanoes in Chaldene... and the

other one is far to the east, bordering southern Chaldene... if the god of fire

is really a mountain, I think we're right..." Peter rolled up his map

again, then left. from his seat.

"... look what I found .." as soon as Peter left his chair,

Sky handed him an old, thick and dusty book.

STRAY KIDS - Enn Vassili | Step out!: Chaldene's Hidden Gem

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