Chapter V: Intrigue and Conspiracy

small Chapter I: Conspiracy

At the headquarters of PT Kelapa Sawit Nusantara in Jakarta, CEO Joko Hanjaya was on a call with someone. The voice on the other end of the line said, "Just do it. I don't need to teach you how, do I?"

Joko replied, "No need. It will be done immediately," and then hung up the phone.

Sitting next to him was Teri Sujaya, the company president and Joko's trusted confidant. Joko said to him, "Immediately hire 20 mercenaries to enter the Samarinda Forest and destroy the facilities and all the buildings there. Everything must be done before the military arrives. We have people in the military too, so getting into the forest won't be a problem. And I hear Dr. Müller is still alive but hasn't regained consciousness. I want him to never wake up from the hospital. You understand what I mean, right?"

Teri responded, "Yes, I will arrange for the hitmen. I'll go take care of it now." Teri promptly left to carry out the orders.

Joko stood by the window of the skyscraper, facing the direction of Kalimantan, and said, "It was almost within reach."

small Chapter II: Tension at PT Kelapa Sawit Nusantara

At the PT Kelapa Sawit Nusantara branch office in Kalimantan, after receiving instructions from the higher-ups, COO Rudi immediately arranged for mercenaries to enter the forest and carry out the covert operation. Sighing, Rudi muttered, "Haizzz... it seems this problem won't be easily resolved. I hope this operation can quickly solve the issue so I can return to the headquarters."

Rudi then called his secretary, "Mina, contact General Fedrik. Tell him I need to borrow 20 mercenaries for an operation. The price is not an issue; what's important is that this problem must be resolved quickly. I'll email him the details of the operation."

Mina replied, "Yes, sir. I'll call him right away."

At the gate of PT Kelapa Sawit Nusantara, many families of employees from the Samarinda Forest gathered, looking anxious and restless. One woman spoke to the security guard, "Mr. Security, we were told yesterday that we would get an update today because they've reported it to the police. We heard that the Samarinda Forest is quarantined by the military. So what's the problem now, sir? Please help us find out."

The security guard replied, "Yes, ma'am. Please wait a moment, I will call the admin right away. Please wait a moment."

Shortly after, an administrator came out to meet the crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, we're sorry to make you worry. We also don't know what the problem is in the forest yet. Yesterday, we sent employees and the police to check the situation there, but there's no news from them either. However, please don't worry. We will contact the military there to inquire about the situation. Please go home and wait for the news. We will inform you as soon as possible."

The families of the employees were visibly disappointed but had no choice but to return home, hoping to receive good news soon. Rudi, who was observing the situation from inside the office, realized that the pressure was increasing. He knew that time was of the essence and that the operation needed to be carried out immediately to prevent the situation from becoming more complicated.

Meanwhile, in the forest, Sugi and his team continued to maintain security and prepare for any eventuality. The tension was rising, and the mystery surrounding the Samarinda Forest deepened. The threat they faced not only came from within the forest but also from the intrigues and conspiracies happening behind the scenes.

small Chapter III: Murder at the Hospital

After completing his military duties, Sugi decided to visit Dr. Müller and check on his condition. Upon arriving at the hospital, he immediately headed to Dr. Müller's room. In the elevator, Sugi encountered a burly doctor who did not look like a typical doctor. Sugi felt uneasy about the doctor's presence. Moments later, the elevator reached the 5th floor, where Dr. Müller's room was located. The doctor also got off at the same floor, but Sugi hurried to the toilet first as he needed to relieve himself.

Meanwhile, the burly doctor walked towards Dr. Müller's room. He opened the door and approached the bed where Dr. Müller lay. Without hesitation, he drew a sharp weapon and stabbed it into Dr. Müller's abdomen. Dr. Müller awoke from unconsciousness due to the excruciating pain. In a half-conscious state, he tried to fight back and grab the assailant's hand, but his strength was not enough to stop the next attack.

Outside the room, Sugi, who had just exited the toilet, saw the incident. Quickly, he kicked the assailant with all his might. The assailant fell but immediately got up and launched a counterattack. Sugi managed to block the attack and jumped, delivering another kick to the assailant's head. The assailant fell again but quickly stood up as he heard the commotion attracting many people towards the room.

Realizing the situation was getting more critical, the assailant fled the hospital. Sugi, seeing Dr. Müller in critical condition, immediately pressed the wound on Dr. Müller's abdomen to stop the bleeding.

Dr. Müller, in a weak voice, said, "I want to tell you about those creatures before I die."

Sugi tried to calm him, "Don't speak, doctor. The medical team will be here soon."

However, Dr. Müller was aware of his critical condition. "It's okay. I know I don't have much time. I've made many mistakes and my hands are dirty. Those creatures have one more weakness in their brains. Just shoot their brains because the host parasite is there. It gives them intelligence and strength beyond reason. Burn those creatures to ashes because the parasite won't die from weapons. It will seek another host, but not in humans. They only choose intelligent animals. Muek..." Dr. Müller vomited blood. "So, you must burn or freeze them. In the facility, there are important data. You will know all about this problem and the real situation."

Finally, he gazed out and murmured, "It was so close. So close to achieving my dream."

Dr. Müller uttered his last words before closing his eyes forever. The hospital's medical team arrived immediately and examined Dr. Müller's condition, but they could only shake their heads. "He's beyond help," one of the doctors said.

Sugi felt a mix of sadness and anger. He knew that the information Dr. Müller provided was crucial. Now, they had to act quickly to address the threat from the forest and save more lives.