Somewhere

In a place.

The atmosphere of the city in the Persian region is captivating, with a lively market life and bustling streets filled with busy people. Grayfia and Petra stroll through the alleys filled with various goods from enthusiastic traders.

Petra, while picking out fresh fruits, commented, "Even though the First World War is drawing near, the economy here still looks strong."

Grayfia was slightly surprised to hear that comment. "What did you say?"

Petra realized that he might have said something inappropriate. He quickly smiled and replied, "Oh, sorry. I was just thinking out loud."

Grayfia still looked at Petra with a suspicious look, but she finally nodded. "Alright, never mind."

Petra felt relieved that he managed to divert Grayfia's attention from his unwise comment.

While Grayfia and Petra were selecting fruits, the eyes of a fruit vendor fell upon them curiously. "Excuse me, but are you not from around here? You look like newcomers to this city."

Grayfia and Petra glanced at each other shyly. They could feel the vendor's curious gaze. However, Petra quickly found words to answer, "Uh, yes, we have just arrived in this city. We are looking for work here."

The fruit vendor laughed at their embarrassed reactions. "Ha! You two look very funny! But why are you here?"

Petra gave a friendly smile. "I am a mechanic, and I have been hired to repair sugar parbik machines in this city."

The fruit vendor was surprised. "A mechanic? In this day and age, mechanics are quite rare! But fascinating! I hope you succeed in your work, brother."

As Grayfia and Petra thanked the fruit vendor and left, Grayfia glanced at the crowd in the square. "What's happening over there?" she asked, pointing towards the gathering.

The fruit vendor smiled. "Oh, that's the preparation for the Harvest Festival. Every year, we celebrate the bountiful harvest that is a blessing from this land. But this year, there is something special."

Grayfia and Petra listened eagerly. "What's special this year?" Petra asked.

The vendor replied, "On the same day as the Harvest Festival, we also honor Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Babylon who blessed the land in this region. He is revered and remembered by the entire Uruk plain."

Petra and Grayfia nodded in understanding, then after making their payment, they headed to the inn. Along the way, Petra's mind wandered, thinking about the object he would soon place somewhere in this city.

For the past 10 years, Petra has been revisiting places he had visited in his past. However, this journey had a greater purpose: to prepare for a better future. His plan was to build a tower that would become the focus of the supernatural world. News of this tower would spread through various supernatural communities and through his journal that he would distribute.

The tower he planned would be a striking monument. However, to avoid unwanted attention, Petra decided to build it in an artificial dimension. The place where the tower would appear on Earth would only be its entrance. And now, the place he chose would be the final location to plant the seed of the tower he would soon build.

Petra hoped that by creating this tower, individuals in the future would no longer depend on Sacred Gears, artifacts created by God Bilbe considered treasures by the three famous races on Earth: angels, fallen angels, and devils.

He wanted to provide a stronger and more sustainable alternative, empowering people to thrive without relying on powers from questionable sources like Sacred Gears. This was Petra's major step to influence the future of the supernatural world and pave the way for greater progress.

During their journey, Grayfia did not exactly know what Petra was doing in each place they visited. She only saw that Petra was often busy with his own affairs, perhaps planting something in various locations they visited. However, Grayfia never asked. She trusted that Petra had specific reasons and goals in his actions, even though she did not always fully understand.

The Tower that Petra planned to build would take settings from the best stories of mankind. This included stories of extraordinary individuals, mystical places, and epic events. Petra had a grand vision to capture the essence of these stories and unify them in an extraordinary structure.

After lunch at the inn, Petra decided to reveal something to Grayfia. They sat in the dining room, where a calm atmosphere enveloped them.

"Grayfia," Petra said seriously, "this evening, I have a plan to go to a place alone. I hope you won't follow me."

Grayfia looked at Petra in surprise. "Why is that? Is it something very important this time that I shouldn't come along?"

Petra nodded. "Yes, there is something I want to do that only I can do. I hope you can respect my decision."

Although hesitant, Grayfia finally nodded in agreement. "Alright, I will respect your decision. But please be careful and don't make me worry."

Petra smiled, feeling relieved that Grayfia understood. "Thank you, Grayfia. I will be back as soon as possible."

After lunch was over, Petra prepared to go to his destination, storing all the necessary equipment in his bag. He felt nervous, but also excited to fulfill one part of his grand plan.

As evening approached, Petra began to explore the underground tunnels rarely visited by people. The dim light from the flashlight he carried became his only guide in the darkness that enveloped the narrow corridors.

After walking for an hour, Petra finally found an inscription with Mesopotamian writing. His heart pounded as he realized that this was the place he was looking for. His expression looked relieved, and he grinned slightly as he looked at the inscription.

"Creating a password like this is so childish," Petra murmured with a smile. He reached out and touched the inscription on the monument, feeling the energy vibration flowing through him.

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