Chapter Two
The old woman turned her head back to its place and looked forward; she had a sharp look and green eyes. Facial wrinkles permeated her face, and she had white skin. What she was wearing was a gray shirt with gray pants squeezed by long black boots, and a black vest over the shirt tied with a gray cloth belt that was tied behind her back in the shape of a butterfly. This old woman was called Ahijki Oshnirai.
As for the female frog, all she was wearing was a sky-blue dress like the morning; the dress looked as if it came from the Victorian era, barely covering her arms a little. She had curly black hair, and the female frog was called Chyohana.
Both Oshnirai and Chyohana dived into the depths of the sea as if they were two fish, and suddenly the features of seriousness on their faces flipped and turned into features of fun.
[Oshnirai]: "Let's head quickly to the agency."
[Chyohana]: "No need, the soldiers will tell them the latest developments. Instead of that, let's head to the city since our outing on the sea surface has been spoiled."
Each of them headed to the intended city, and after minutes they arrived. The city was large and modern and appeared prosperous; the spark of the sun from the surface was clear from under the sea depth. This city was at 3,727 in the seabed. Coral decorated some of the roads and gardens with bridges in the middle, and the grounds of those gardens were covered with green moss and aquatic plants moved by the water, and small and medium-sized fish roamed here and there.
The old woman Oshnirai and the female frog Chyohana were walking in the city with smiles on their faces.
[Chyohana]: "What do you think about going to a fast-food restaurant to vent after a fierce battle?"
[Oshnirai]: "Fine, to wherever you want, but wait a moment—don't tell me we are going to Efano the Snake's restaurant?"
[Chyohana]: "Yes, I intended to go to her restaurant exactly, but please explain to me the reason for your fear of her food."
[Oshnirai]: "Of course, she is a snake. We sometimes symbolize those who possess evil qualities as a snake, and don't tell me not to judge a book by its cover."
[Oshnirai]: "Because sometimes the cover is indeed like its book. Basically, fast food is harmful; to another restaurant."
[Chyohana]: "And what will she do to us? If she wanted to poison us, she would have done it a long time ago. What would make her wait from a long time until now? She didn't establish her restaurant to destroy it to poison one of them. Stop worrying and let's go."
Oshnirai looked at Chyohana for a long time then directed slightly elevated speech to her.
[Oshnirai]: "Today is New Year's Eve; instead of the restaurant, let's buy decorations suitable for this day."
[Chyohana]: "Oh, you reminded me. Today is the last day of the year, tomorrow is the beginning of the new year, so my desire to go to the restaurant of Efano the Snake increased because on the last day of the year she makes discounts on the best meals. So let's go quickly before the tables run out."
[Oshnirai]: "But decorations are better than her meals; to shopping then."
[Chyohana]: "People are crowding at her place on this day. There is only one Efano restaurant while the decoration shops are many. If you don't want to eat anything from her place, then I alone will order. Does this satisfy you?"
[Oshnirai]: "It would be annoying to see you eating the food alone while I just watch."
Chyohana pulled Oshnirai forcefully with her, heading toward the restaurant they had argued about for so long. After minutes, both of them reached the intended restaurant, and it was indeed crowded. People were flocking as if this was their last day in this life.
[Chyohana]: "See? How many people accumulate at her place on this day. It is impossible for Efano to lose profits by poisoning someone."
[Oshnirai]: "One does not believe in evil until they fall into it."
Chyohana spoke quickly with the receptionist; he was a snake in human form, and the features of cunning were clear on his face.
[Chyohana]: "Is there a vacant table?"
[The Snake]: "You are one of the three lucky groups. There are still three final tables left."
[Chyohana]: "Thank you... we are truly lucky, we escaped the crowding."
[Oshnirai]: "You alone are the lucky one here, for I did not want to come as you know."
Both of them sat at the table; the atmosphere was buzzing with sounds. The waitress approached them, and she was also a snake. It was clear she was female as her brown hair hung down her back. The features of cunning were also clear on her. Oshnirai whispered to Chyohana.
[Oshnirai] whispering: "Do you see the features of danger on her face?"
Chyohana looked with disdain.
[Chyohana]: "Stop it."
[The Waitress]: "How can I serve you?"
[Chyohana]: "A plate of fried flies, apple juice, stuffed cockroaches, and dragonfly soup."
[Oshnirai]: "A plate of rice with meat and tea only."
[The Waitress]: "Fine, your orders will be ready after a few minutes."
After seconds, their table was ready. Hot steam was flying in the aquatic atmosphere.
[Oshnirai]: "She said after minutes and in the end, the table was ready in seconds."
[Chyohana]: "Stop acting as if it's your first time coming here. Now let's eat before the food gets cold or a water wave comes and sweeps it away."
Each of them ate their food from the table, and after the morning passed, night finally fell. The lights were illuminating the streets. Both Oshnirai and Chyohana were walking quickly and were carrying shopping bags in their hands.
[Oshnirai]: "We will enjoy tonight until sunrise."
[Chyohana]: "And this time, even if something happens, we won't intervene; we'll let others rescue the situation."
They continued their steps, and in only minutes they arrived. They stood in front of a house that looked like a pineapple. Oshnirai moved quickly to open the door. They entered and began hanging the decorations. They finished hanging them and prepared the table, decorating it with various types of dishes, and began celebrating. Suddenly, a phone rang; it belonged to Chyohana. The latter answered it; a shouting voice came out of the phone.
[Chyohana]: "It's the President! ... Hello, what is it, Mr. President?"
Oshnirai put her hand on her head in regret.
[Oshnirai]: "My God, our attempt has failed."
[The President] from the phone: "Without introductions, listen to me carefully. You and Mrs. Ahijki come quickly to the agency; there is urgent work."
Features of anger and regret appeared on the faces of both of them, indicating their failure to do something to prevent them from celebrating. Oshnirai spoke firmly.
[Oshnirai]: "Let's go. In the end, we are not the ones who determine what fate will do to us."
Chyohana nodded in agreement; each of them changed their celebration clothes and set off quickly, carrying their weapons with them.
And in one of the places of the seabed where a tower appears extending from the sea floor to the sky, it was clear that it was an important institution, and large words were hung on it. That was the name of the institution, and its name is (The Protection Agency). The anchor logo was hung next to the name. Moments later, both Oshnirai and Chyohana appeared as they were rushing toward the agency headquarters and entered, heading toward the President.
[Oshnirai]: "What happened, I wonder?"
[Chyohana]: "When we enter the President's office, we will know."
In one of the offices in the place, a man is seen walking in two different directions, holding his head. He was in a white suit with a blue tie. He appears to still be a young man, and with him was a woman; it was clear she was his clerk.
[The Clerk]: "Sir, it seems the quintet you requested will be late; let's request other sailors."
[The President]: "If we request others, more time will pass. The best option is to wait for them; maybe they are close to us."
[The Clerk] to herself: "He is patient even though he is about to explode from the intensity of tension."
Both Oshnirai and Chyohana reached the office door, and the word "The President" was written on the door. Oshnirai knocked on the door. The President replied in a loud voice.
[The President] shouting: "Come in, whoever it is."
Both of them entered quickly.
[Oshnirai]: "What is it, Mr. President?"
The President sat on his office chair.
[The President]: "You have an urgent mission. My three children have been kidnapped, and a ransom has been sent."
[The President]: "Its content is that in exchange for their return, the human resistance to the occupation must stop. This is impossible, of course, that we stop our resistance."
[The President]: "I am sure that the Humanized Turtle Brothers are the ones who worked on kidnapping them."
[The President]: "They are known for their crimes. What is required of you, of course, is to liberate and return my children... but we must wait for the rest until you set off."
Oshnirai replied in confusion.
[Oshnirai]: "The question is how did they know they are your children, and also how did the ransom reach you?"
[The President]: "No matter all this, all questions will be answered when you finish the mission."
The office door opened, and a person entered who had the features of a ten-year-old child. He was of short stature as if he were a child. He was wearing a formal black suit with a white apron over it. He had wide gray eyes, and his hair hung over his forehead in a bright spring green color, and he was carrying a circular shield behind his back.
[The Person]: "What is the matter, sir?"
Despite his childish features, the person enjoyed the voice of an adult.
[The President]: "You have finally arrived, Mr. Ahinkai Yoriki. The matter is very urgent."
[Yoriki]: "What happened, sir? Has a group of people been kidnapped?"
[The President]: "Exactly. My three children were kidnapped... the Humanized Turtle Brothers are behind that, and their ransom is to stop resisting the occupation."
And suddenly someone arrived at the President's door, and it was two people. They entered the office quickly, and it turned out that they were not human, but a hen and a rooster. Their stance was similar to the stance of humans in large sizes. The rooster was wearing a long, open red men's vest, and behind his back was a large axe, and he put a cigarette in his mouth. The same thing applied to the hen, as her clothes were a purple women's formal suit with a pearl necklace. Also, half of a large sharp star protruded from behind her back, and each of them enjoyed white feathers covering their bodies.
[The President]: "Finally, the last members of the count have arrived. Step forward, Mr. Gwankai and Mrs. Yonsharin."