The Secret of Nilas Two Years Ago

"Wait, Grandpa. I still really don't understand. What can Nilas do to help those in need? What kind of difference can they bring to the world?” Hosh asked still not understanding.

“The Nilas are smart and wise. They are also intelligent and master all kinds of knowledge. Most importantly, they are given such a great conscience. If these four clans unite and are only led by one Nilas, then a balance will occur. Not only for the rich, but also the poor. They will definitely work on it.”

“Why is Grandpa so sure? Could Nilas have his own obsession to rule the world in his hands? I mean anyone can change after seeing money and power.” Hosh seemed so skeptical.

"They are indeed different. That's why Nilas has another name, the son of God. Because they are almost perfect as a human being."

"But how come I never saw them?"

"The Nilas continue to be hunted by the Earl clan and handed over to the Lazarus clan on the orders of the Zenith clan. They were constantly being used as experimental materials to suppress growth and even kill them slowly.”

"What? I've never heard of this before.”

“Why do you think researchers have stopped looking for cures for this and other ailments? That's why they were too busy with their new target. They were too afraid of the presence of Nilas. They were afraid that their position would be eliminated. They worry that in the end everyone will have the same right to a better life.”

"Yes alright. This quite surprised me. So what does that have to do with me, Grandpa? I don't mind at all if they stop looking for a cure for my leprosy. And yes, I know our life is sad, but we can live happily with what we have."

“There is a connection because our ancestors, even your parents are Nilas. Those who have been struggling as Nilas. Are you then going to just stop and not continue the struggle of your parents?" Grandpa asked with a serious face.

"What?" Hosh had to scream a little in surprise.

Grandfather with his eye gestures asked his grandmother to bring him a wooden box left by Hosh's parents which had been kept neatly in their room. Hosh, who was still frozen at the dining table, could only stare intently at the wooden box that was now proffered in front of him. Grandfather Idris with a nod of his head asked his grandson to open the wooden box.

Hosh took out one by one the contents in it. A scroll of paper that is quite shabby and in fact is a map. The man noticed something else. There is a golden key, he don't know what key it is. There is also a letter that looks very much like it was written by his parents. Contains both confessions about Nilas.

“Most likely, you are a Nilas. Like your parents and also like your grandmother. She is a Nilas, too.”

"Grandmother?" asked Hosh immediately looking at Jenaya.

“Being a Nilas is both a blessing and a disaster. As Nilas, I also really want to help, but for the sake of safety, I was forced to hide and marry your grandfather. Until finally I gave birth to your father who was also a Nilas. He found his soul mate, your mother who turns out to be Nilas. We have never checked whether you are Nilas, but you must be one.”

“Are you sure? How are we supposed to know for sure?” Hosh asked curiously.

"There's only one way to be sure. That you will go following the map. If you manage to find it and somehow it affects you, then you must be Nilas.”

This time Hosh's eyes shifted to the map in front of him. He tried to unroll it and saw exactly what he was looking for at that moment. It was a map of the Gray Forest. A forest located between the Lazarus clan and the Crosby clan. One of the four forests in the entire clan that also has its own uniqueness.

The Gray Forest is the same forest as the forest where Princess Wilona disappeared. Gray Forest is one dangerous forest. In contrast to the dangerous Black Forest because in it there are many wild animals and deadly plants. Then the Gray Forest is a manipulative forest. He will make the good look bad and the bad look good. Precisely that makes someone difficult to overcome it.

Apart from that, there is the White Forest which is always covered in snow and the extreme temperature makes everyone reluctant to go in there. Lastly is the Green Forest which is located between the Crosby clan and the Earl clan. Where it is usually used both to look for food and practice dexterity.

“So… I have to enter the Gray Forest? But, Grandma, even Princess Wilona has not been found until now. Those who attempted to enter there either came back under strange circumstances or even died. Look at me, even to walk I have to rely on these sticks.” Hosh touched two sticks that were indeed on the side of his chair.

“Hosh, the most important thing is not strength or physical perfection, but faith and determination. You can think about it first. We won't force you."

Hosh was actually so skeptical with all the explanations from his grandparents. It's just that because of bad feelings, he wants to prove that Nilas is just a fairy tale. Or at least if it did exist, then he definitely wasn't one of them. Who would want to be led by a disabled human like him.

Hosh reconsidered all the worst that could possibly happen when he was in the forest. It could be that he came back and went crazy. At least it's better because he doesn't have to remember all the pain and shame that continues to hit him. It was even better if he returned dead so as not to bother his grandparents anymore.

Hosh has decided. Moreover, grandparents seemed so enthusiastic about the fact that maybe he would be cured if he followed the map. Even though he wasn't really interested in his parents either. Maybe it's just a passionate story. Hosh knows his parents died of illness and has nothing to do with being Nilas.

"All right, Guys. I'm going to the Gray Forest. I'll try to find out what's actually in there. I'll be getting ready to leave tomorrow."

Hosh didn't ask much more about the death of his parents or about Nilas. He chose to rest. Using a cane to walk he headed towards the room. It didn't take long, Hosh fell asleep, where he started having very strange dreams about a big war between the four clans.