Murder In The Old Castle
318. Coordination
The sun had slowly crept to the western horizon. His golden radiance began to envelop the forest and around the waterfall. The group led by Ramdhan has arrived at the castle grounds. Meanwhile, Mariah waited at the dining table with an anxious face. It had been almost two hours he waited at the table with a chaotic mind, because the group from the waterfall did not meet. The food he cooked was still untouched on the table, waiting to be enjoyed. However, the castle's occupants have not yet arrived.
"They'll be back soon. Don't worry." Ammar tried to calm his wife.
Mariah just nodded. At the table was Ammar and Juned who were ready for lunch. The time is not right actually, because the day is already late in the afternoon. However, the hungry prut cannot be delayed. Lunch should be kept. Meanwhile, Dimas who had just come from the outer courtyard, immediately joined at the dining table, took his place and stared at the dishes presented before him.
"They're back" said Dimas.
"Where are they now?" ask Ammar.
"Still cleaning yourself in each room. But not all" said Dimas.
"Not everyone? Whatchu mean?"
"Said Ramdhan, some people still live in waterfalls including Reno. Something's going on there. Ramdhan will talk at lunch. He was asked to return here by Reno and secure some of the occupants. After this lunch I'll catch up with them" Dimas continued.
Ammar cringed his forehead. The feeling is that something bad has happened. However, he deliberately did not show his anxiety in front of the others. Before long, the newly arrived residents of the waterfall had also joined the dining table. They looked clean, had taken a shower and changed clothes. They immediately took their place around the dining table.
As hunger pinched the stomach, they immediately began the late lunch. There's not much they're talking about. Ammar is still waiting for Ramdhan to convey the true events that happened at the waterfall. Mariah waited anxiously. He was worried that bad things would repeat in his castle.
Ramdhan had finished his lunch, and he was preparing to tell a story. After sipping water in a glass he began to tell stories. The incident at the waterfall iu begins with the disappearance of Nadine while urinating, then after investigation, they did not find the whereabouts of Nadine. Some of them decided to go to the waterfall. At a location not far from the waterfall, Jeremy claimed to find Nadine in a log cabin. But after checking his existence, apparently Nadine was not found at the location of the cottage. In fact, Stella who was assigned to wait also disappeared, so Mr. Reno decided to have Ramdhan escort the remaining members to return to the cottage.
All who were present there were stifled to hear Ramdhan's words. That incident made Mariah really worried. What he feared, seemed to come true. He could only catch his breath, as the gates of the nightmare seemed to have just begun. He did not expect that Lidya's killing was a start.
"What should we do now?" muttered Mariah while looking at her husband's face that looked calm.
"We should not panic about what is happening. The safety of the castle's residents was clearly the top priority. Don't let your guard down. Dimas, immediately follow Reno and try to be able to bring all those who are safe. You should go there, too Juned. Meanwhile Ramdhan and Reno will be in charge of securing the castle. It will soon be dark, and it will make things even harder" Ammar said.
Dimas nodded immediately. The evening is almost here. What Ammar said is true. Right now he has to go there to replace Reno who is alone looking for the whereabouts of the disappeared castle dwellers. Without waiting for a long time, he immediately caught up with Reno, accompanied by Juned.
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The forest was getting darker, the sun was getting pulled over in the western sky. Anxiety strikes Jeremy and Ryan who have yet to find their wives. Reno also combed the hut area around the hut, looking for clues that might be left behind. However, there seemed to be no clues whatsoever left behind.
"We can't wait until night. Before the forest gets dark, we have to go back to the castle. This place is so alien and we don't bring adequate light sources. We have to go back to the castle" Reno said as she looked at the clock that was coiled around her wrist.
"But ... but haven't we found them yet?" asked Ryan worriedly.
Reno simply shook her head, sighing.
"We can't push ourselves, Ryan. We don't know what secrets are hidden in this forest, or who we're dealing with. Everything could have happened. I know you are currently panicking and confused over the loss of your wives, but your safety is also important. I don't want anything to happen to you. Sorry, I have to take you back to the castle safe. I don't want any more casualties!" firmly Reno.
Not yet responded by Ryan and Jeremy, suddenly in the distance a faint sound of screaming calling. The voice came from the direction of the waterfall, like the voice of a female.
"You hear that?" reno said while sharpening his hearing.
"Roseph! Farrell! Where are you guys?"
That voice called. Hearing that voice, Ryan's face changed. He felt that he recognized the voice.
"Yes, it's like Lily's voice!"
They immediately rushed towards the direction of the sound source. They broke through thickets and trails, heading towards the waterfall. Their guess is correct. Not far from the waterfall, Lily looked confused. He looked to the right and left, looking for someone.
"Rose! Farrell!" cry Lily.
"Lilly!" call Ryan.
The young lady turned her head towards the source of the voice that called out to her. The parasite seems happy to see the presence of Ryan and Jeremy, especially there is also Mr. Reno. He immediately approached them.
"You didn't go back to Astil with Ramdhan's entourage?" ask Reno full of probes.
"Oh .. I peed for a while there. However, when I returned I did not find Rosita or Farrel. I'm getting confused. That's why I called them. Good thing you guys came. Otherwise I might get lost and not be able to return to the castle" Lily said.
"We need to get back to the castle, Lily! Now too!" reno.
"returned? Has Nadine been found?" ask Lily in surprise.
Reno shook her head quickly. He had no intention of telling the woman the chronology. He immediately hints at Lily to follow them back to the castle. Lily actually still wanted to wonder, but she pared that intention. He saw Reno put on such a serious look.
"Kok I haven't seen Maya since?" ryan asked Lily.
"Oiya, right. Maya said she'd meet you, but didn't know either. He also did not return to the waterfall. Or maybe you've returned to the castle with Ramdhan's entourage?" ask Lily.
"Yes it's better we get back to the castle. Mayan problems we take care of later, which obviously we have to go back to the castle now, before it gets dark!" reno's orders.
The sky is getting dark. The small group immediately walked down the path away from the waterfall. On the way, they meet Dimas and Juned. Without many words, they instantly returned them towards the castle. Reno doesn't have to tell me at length about everything that's happened. The next day, he again plans to comb the forest to find the castle dwellers who have not returned.
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