In this tense atmosphere, smiles appeared on Jaka and Joni's faces. Their one hope, Yusuf, appears at the most crucial moment, saving them both from the worst scenario.

  "Damn, I knew for sure you would come here. Of all the hopes I always had, you are the only one who has never disappointed me," said Jaka with blood dripping down his head area.

  "You all need to go to the hospital!" Yusuf ordered, realizing the injuries received by all of Jaka's group, as well as Joni who received injuries around his arm. When everyone was about to rejoice and celebrate the victory, suddenly he said something again. "I don't mean to stop your joy, but you all must immediately treat your wounds before it is too late. In war, victory is not the only thing you must pay attention to, but your personal safety is the most important. Remember that among all of you there must also be someone very valuable, someone who is waiting for all of you to return."

  "Calm down buddy, we just-"

  "Damn it, just listen to what I say. Not only for your own good, but also for your future good."

  Jaka, who was originally smiling, his eyes turned sharp because he felt that Yusuf was being too pushy. If it weren't for Yusuf's abilities, Jaka wouldn't have asked Yusuf for help from the start.

  "Attention to all members of my group, immediately treat your wounds and quickly go to your respective places to rest. Make sure no one of you gathers together to celebrate our victory today. We will celebrate after you all rest!" Jaka shouted, giving his orders to all members of his group.

  Without replying, all members of Jaka's group left the location. Some of them who could still walk helped other colleagues who were lying unconscious covered in wounds or who also didn't have enough strength to get up. Of course, among Jaka's group there are also those who dislike Yusuf because of his character who always ruins their winning atmosphere, but there is nothing they can do, because Yusuf always plays a vital role in the wars they always face.

  Yusuf was always the one at the forefront, always the one who dealt psychological damage to his enemies, always the protector of his comrades. But did he do it out of concern or for his own sake? No one in this world knows Yusuf's feelings apart from his little brother.

  Outside, he briefly said goodbye to his two friends to go to the toilet in a minimarket. With the cellphone he took from the leader of the group he killed. He started pressing several numbers in the hope that Nuri would not change his cell phone number.

  "It's been so long since you contacted me, I thought you were dead." The person on the phone stopped for a moment, waiting for Yusuf's reaction. But Yusuf didn't say anything and instead tried to light the end of his cigarette with a match. He felt lucky that Nuri did not change his cell phone number. "Yeah, I won't ask."

  "How are you Nuri?"

  "Good as usual. Is it okay to call on a regular phone? You can send me a message as usual and we'll meet in a place no one knows about."

  "I can't do that, Alice is always watching my movements. So, I think this is the only way I can contact you." A puff of cigarette smoke came out of his mouth. "How is the plan progressing?"

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  "It went so smoothly, it even made me shiver with fear. I've never met anyone who can make plans as great as this other than you, even in the past two decades the plans you made have continued to run smoothly. Even though there have been so many changes that have occurred that it makes me confused and afraid if I have to change the plans you made, especially since you can't be contacted... but yes, as you can see now, everything is fine." From behind the phone, Yusuf heard the sound of bullets that were disguised by raindrops. "I'm curious, how did you come up with this great plan?"

  Smiling a little, "Every era will definitely experience changes, but humans remain the same, there are always those who are stupid and backward," said Yusuf.

  "So, is now the right time to end it?"

  "No, not yet, there are still a few pieces of the puzzle that haven't been completed yet. Steve will tell you when the time is right and it will come soon."

  "Okay, if now is not the time, I will still believe in you. Then why are you contacting me?"

  "I want you to meet Alvaro, just tell him that I'm still alive right now."

  "That is it?"

  "Yeah, that's all."

  "Well, good to hear you're back friend, may God always bless you!"

  Call closed. Yusuf chuckled, it would be very funny if God really blessed him, when the only thing waiting for him after death was another hell. He came out of the toilet to immediately meet his friends who were waiting outside. He also didn't forget to throw the cell phone into the trash can in the toilet area.

  "The pee, it's taking so long!" said Joni.

  "Sorry there was a little problem earlier," answered Yusuf.

  "By the way, thank you for helping me defend the territory. I don't know what else to do if the territory I control falls into the hands of barbarians like them," said Jaka wholeheartedly. "Especially if you didn't come at the last moment, Suf, maybe now one of us will come home with a new name and title."

  "You don't need to think too much about it, Jak... because the problem is over, I'll go home first. My brother is worried that I'll be home for a long time."

  "Be careful on the road Suf!"

  While he was driving, Yusuf accidentally saw a cafe close to his house visited by many young people. One of the visitors saw a girl laughing happily with a young man, realizing who the woman was, he smiled happily when he saw her growing healthy.

  "Lucas has done his job very well."

  Now that the final piece of the puzzle is in his possession, it won't be long before his big plan and promise to one of his best friends will soon be fulfilled. For now, he just needs to wait for Nuri to meet Alvaro, and the arrival of a group that brings dark memories to him shows itself. He doesn't know when that will happen, but he is very confident that it will happen soon.

  Feasts will soon arrive, sacrifices will soon take place, the world will be filled with human blood, and the color green will soon fill the house.

  "Alex, the things we have dreamed of will soon come true. The earth will return to its original state, a time when humans will no longer tarnish our home with their greed."

  But he suddenly recalled his memories with Susan, for some reason he really missed her at the moment. A small child who at that time couldn't stay away from him, he was curious about how Susan would grow up now. Alice said previously that currently Susan has been living mixed in with society, but as someone who is always with her, she still feels worried, considering that Susan has a lot of deep human trauma.

  In front of his house he saw Alice enter the house with hasty steps, in his mind he wondered what Alice had done to have to leave the house. Throughout their time together, there were only a few moments when Alice decided to leave her nest; when we want to move house or when she wants to buy food, although Alice mostly buys food online. Because it seemed surprising for a homebody like Alice, to go out of her nest.

  Is that stupid girl following me? no, that's impossible, Alice can see where I'm going by checking the CCTV cameras on the street I'm on. No need to bother wasting your energy just to follow me. There must be something very urgent.