Lyra Moonstone smiled mysteriously. Cedric actually still felt confused, why he could suddenly be sucked and entered into a mysterious portal.
Moreover, Lyra had said earlier, that he was a detevtiv who had been in the prophecy. In fact, the city of Lumina had been waiting for him for 99 years.
"So, what should I do now, Lyra?" asked Cedric while looking at Lyra's two sharp blue eyes.
"Help us, Cedri," she said hopefully, "help us, so that the city of Lumina can once again stand tall without the dark magic of the Dark Lord, Malakar Maleficent."
"Malakar Maleficent?" repeated Gideon and Cedric simultaneously.
Cedric and Gideon stared at each other with eyes that hinted at confusion. However, Cedric seemed familiar with the name mentioned by Lyra earlier.
"Who is Malakar Maleficent, Lyra?" Cedric looked curious and was eagerly awaiting Lyra's answer to his question.
Lyra immediately fell silent. Her snow-white face began to look pale. Sweat began to soak her forehead, until her lips were tightly clenched and the expression on her face looked very panicked. Like she was afraid to tell us who Malakar Maleficent really was?
"Malakar Maleficent is a very cruel and sadistic evil witch, Cedric. He has a very dark aura and often uses his powers to hurt and kill others. Malakar is also known for his ability in blood magic, which allows him to control others with the power of his mind. So, you have to be careful if you meet him," Lyra said at length to explain, even though she herself was also afraid when describing Malakar to Cedric and Gideon.
"Then, where is he now? Do we also have to deal with him?" asked Gideon opening his voice.
Lyra nodded her head. "Yes, because Malakar is our main enemy. He is also the one who caused and made the city of Lumina unable to escape the influence of his dark magic for 99 years, Gideon."
"So, if he is dangerous, can we fight him?" Cedric asked again.
Lyra seemed to think for a moment and remembered something she might have forgotten.
"What does he look like, Lyra? We have to know, so that we can be vigilant if we meet him one day," said Gideon which made Lyra look pale again.
"Malakar has a very creepy appearance. He had long black hair that was always tied back with eyes that always looked like he was planning something evil. He also often wears long black robes and has black tattoos all over his body, which shows his magic power."
Cedric and Gideon looked at each other again. Was the witch named Malakar Maleficent that scary? It made Lyra also seem scared, when describing Malakar's figure.
"Malakar is very cruel and has no mercy towards anyone who stands in his way, Gideon. He often uses his power to torture and kill others, and he also never hesitates to sacrifice the lives of others for his own interests. He is also very intelligent and cunning, often using trickery and manipulation to achieve his goals. Therefore, you must be really careful," Lyra added.
Describing the figure of Malakar will never end. Malakar's figure is so feared by Lumina residents that they find it very difficult to be free from his cruelty and cunning.
Although Malakar is very evil, he is also very strong and has extraordinary magical abilities. He can also control others with the power of his mind, summon evil creatures from other worlds, and even change his form into whatever he wants.
However, this great power often makes her feel overconfident and leaves her vulnerable to backlash from her enemies. Lyra herself could only hope that the man chosen in the prophecy, which she said was Cedric, could help the city of Lumina to return to freedom and live in peace as before.
"Apparently, behind the beautiful city of Lumina, there is a cruel witch like Malakar. Can I help the city of Lumina stand tall?"
Cedric looked at Lyra's face with deep, meaningful eyes. The two of them looked at each other for a long time, and hoped that they could help each other.
"There is me to help you, Cedric. There is also your friend Gideon who will be our stronghold."
"Me? To be your stronghold? Are you crazy?" he shouted so loudly and with so much excitement that he choked on himself for shouting so loudly.
"You have a great power that you don't realize."
"Power? What power? We're just two loser guys who never get noticed on campus. We are also very weak, we haven't even dated until this moment!" exclaimed Gideon excitedly who was unconsciously nudged in the hand by Cedric for talking too much.
After realizing he had been warned by Cedric, Gideon immediately fell silent and turned his face away from Lyra in shame.
"Believe me, you are Lumina's chosen ones. I'm sure, you have hidden powers. If you can hone it, maybe that power will show itself."
Cedric and Gideon only smiled slightly and felt very depressed by Lyra's words about the extraordinary power hidden within them.
"Then, come, follow me," said Lyra, who immediately rushed to her feet.
"Where?" asked Cedric confused.
"To my house. I'll take you to meet my grandmother and grandfather," she said with a smile, then continued walking in front of Cedric and Gideon.
Cedric and Gideon followed behind Lyra. The two of them were amazed once they saw an incredible sight that they had never seen before in their world.
While entering the forest that looked scary from the outside, when going inside, it turned out to be a beautiful sight.
Lyra seems to have grown up in a small village, on the edge of a forest full of magical creatures. Because when Cedric and Gideon entered the forest, they saw a lot of strange magical creatures.
In fact, Cedric also saw some people smiling kindly and greeting Lyra so nicely. Cedric also accidentally heard from several magical creatures who talked that Lyra learned magic from her grandfather who was also a famous wizard.
Lyra also loves nature and magical creatures, and she always tries to protect them from harm. As it turns out, Lyra is indeed the protective witch of the forest where she has lived all this time.
In fact, Cedric and Gideon accidentally heard again that Lyra had a very calm, wise personality, and always thought before acting.
She is very patient and compassionate towards the people around her, and is always ready to help them in trouble. However, if anyone tried to harm her loved ones, Lyra would become very strong and brave, and would protect them with all means at her disposal.
"Apparently, Lyra is special, huh?" whispered Gideon towards Cedric's ear.
"Why, you suddenly admire and like her?" said Cedric, which reflexively made Gideon laugh out loud, making Lyra, who was walking in front, look back with a confused expression on her face.
"I'm sorry, he's going crazy!" exclaimed Cedric while pointing at Gideon who suddenly fell silent and became nervous, causing Lyra to smile slightly and turn around and continue her journey.
"The diamond necklace Lyra is wearing seems like I've seen it before. But, where, Dad?" said Cedric quietly.