1 The Call of the Soul
At the far end of the galaxy, there is a developing planet. This planet was once colonized by other planets. But in the end the planet was able to repel the invaders who had colonized it for more than five hundred years. These planetary creatures are called humans. The resources on this planet called Earth are quite abundant. After being free from invaders, the president of this planet immediately took over the planet's resources so that they could be enjoyed by all countries. This planet is prosperous. However, many still live below the poverty line. Intermediate also exists. Like in this barren village. The name Lura Village. Here the residents work as coal miners. The villagers have been working as coal miners for a long time. It is even rumored that residents here have been mining since the colonial era and passed down from generation to generation to their children and grandchildren. So they are nicknamed the mining expert. Even though in this day and age, many of their children have migrated to other planets. So it remains only to count the time the title will fade for the people of Lura village.
The night has come. All residents have entered their houses which are made of clay. The lights were dimly lit even in every house. Generally, their houses are terraced and square in rows close together. The doors are made of wood, and sometimes they hang ornamental plants on their windows. Their cooking is still using the stove and firewood. Their windows still use the glass they bought from downtown. When winter came, they lit the stove to warm themselves. Winter in this area is not winter or rainy season. But the chill that pierced the bones. Especially at night. Residents who live in their city have a device that can cool or warm the room. So when it was winter, they set the appliance to warm the room. If it's summer it's the opposite. This area is a small part of a tropical country. So there is no snow.
A wooden study table placed in the corner of this minimalist room with one window, a man is sitting writing something. His face was calm and his hair was a little long, his eyes were sharp and his chin was dignified, and his stature was busy flipping through papers. He then stood up and went to the window and looked up at the dark sky filled with stars. In his mind he imagined how vast this galaxy was. the farthest place he has ever visited is the planet Sabarchy where his friend lives which is 50 light years away. Traveled within two hours using a common spacecraft with four times the acceleration. So, if the engine is accelerated once, then we will be able to travel 12.5 light years in just 30 minutes.
"How large is this galaxy?" he asked herself.
Then he sat back down and tidied up the papers he was turning earlier and then he fell asleep. The next day he hurriedly got up to start the activity, namely working in the mine. Days as usual. Meeting friends with a job who are mostly men who sometimes tease him why he is still working in the mine. The stuffiness and heat of the mine cave made all the workers take off their clothes. So that the sweat mixed with dirty soil adorns their skin. The lights are only electric lights planted along the edge of the side of the cave. Even though it's bright, the more you go inside, the air will become thinner. So only certain people can work in the very depths of the mining cave.
"Son, stop working. Go to the vast galaxy over there. Don't be like us, "said a fat man who wore glasses.
"Later. I'm still thinking about it, "he replied.
"Come on Darma," the father approached. Darma just kept quiet while continuing to dig.
"Do you speak the language of the galaxy yourself?" asked the man later.
Darma is still silent.
"Eh, he's always been a champion. You don't know, did he ever win a speech contest in the galaxy language on the planet Sabarki? " asked another father.
"I don't know," replied the man who had glasses
"Come on, don't talk about strange things," said Darma then.
Night is almost here. Darma came home to rest himself. Take a warm bath and eat dinner in the company of a woman he really loves. HIs mother. This middle-aged woman with shoulder-length hair and a slightly chubby build always accompanies Darma when he has dinner. During the meal they talked about many things.
While washing the dirty dishes, Darma returned to daydreaming. Actually he wanted something new. Tired of him constantly working in the mine. After all, many people have migrated to various planets in the vast galaxy there. He wanted to see many beings from other planets. So far he has only watched television coverage of coverage on other planets.
On another occasion, Darma expressed his intention to his mother that he wanted to go to another planet. Of course, his mother's heart is happy because he is now following in his father's footsteps. Even though his father died from a work accident on the planet where he worked. Nothing can be wrong. His father chose a poor planet whose job security was rather minimal.
"Tomorrow's work permit. You meet an agent in town. He knows your father. His name is Sumandi. The office is in the city center close to the government building. Anyway, you just ask Sumandi. Everyone will know who he is, " said his mother.
The next day Darma went to town. The trip takes only one hour by bus. Initially he wanted to use the C6-20 plane where the commercial aircraft was so small it only accommodated about ten people and the pilot. The shape is triangular and comes off vertically. So it is more efficient if this drops anywhere. But Arma didn't get on the plane because he missed the schedule. So he got on the bus.
The hustle and bustle in the city is completely different when in the village. This city called Bursa is a small city. However, this town is much more advanced than Lura village. The streets were smooth, the tall buildings were close together as if they were racing which one could touch the sky the most. Above there are lots of flying cars going back and forth. On land, there are also cars. Those who can fly, and those who can't. Darma went to an office building near the government building. He entered and met the receptionist and said that he wanted to meet Sumandi. After a while, Darma was invited to go up to the top floor using the elevator and entered the director's room.
Upon entering, a dark-skinned man wearing a gray suit was busy checking the files. When he saw Darma, he invited him to sit on the sofa.
"Please sit down, please," he said pleasantly.
Darma looked down sheepishly. Without further ado, Darma immediately expressed his intention.
"Ah! So what do you want to work in? "
"Maybe just mine, sir," said Darma shortly.
"Ah! Don't. Your father was also in the mine. Why don't you want to be in the mine again? "
"How do you know?"
"Your mother called me and has told everything."
Darma nods.
"Well. I am sorry about what happened to your father in the past. He is very hardworking. That's why I won't let you work in the mines again. It makes me sad, son. "
"Then what is your suggestion?"
"How about you work on the space station? Incidentally in need of a lot of workforce. I'll put you in cleanliness. How?"
Darma is silent.
"Come on. The salary is also quite large. You can set aside a portion of your salary for your mother. "
"How about costs?"
"Ah! You don't need to think about it. I give it free. I even bear the cost there. "
Darma looks at Sumandi's face seriously.
"Hear. Think of it as a sign that I respect your father. I really didn't mean anything. I just want him to be calm in nature. "
Darma nods.
Sumandi jumped from HIs seat and walked towards HIs table then took a piece of paper.
"Fill out this form," he said.
Darma then filled out the form.
"You can quit your job. In two days, you will be provided with training on hygiene. "
Darma came home and told this news to his mother. Not taking much time, he immediately gave a resignation letter to the personnel department and took the remaining wages. Then he said goodbye to his mother. With great emotion Darma left the village. Not just the village, but he will leave the planet where he was born. He also promised his mother that he would come back and would be okay like his father.
Three months of Darma provided knowledge about cleanliness. During that time he also got to know new people in the quarantine. The atmosphere is really comfortable. The trainers are really professional and come from all over the galaxy.
