Thony tried to enter his grandfather's room. He still saw his grandfather lying on the bed. Thony tried to wake his grandfather up. However, no answer came out of his grandfather's mouth. Thony was confused and tried to call his friends to go to his grandfather's room.

"What's wrong Thony?" asked a confused Sri.

"I just wanted to wake my grandfather up, but no answer came from my grandfather. Usually he always answers quickly," Thony began to worry.

"Maybe he's still tired, that's why he didn't answer your question." Pale said casually.

"Wait, let me check on your grandfather first" said Riva, who was doubtful about Thony's grandfather's condition.

Riva, whose father was a doctor, once took her to learn the early ways of caring for and treating patients, trying to check on her grandfather Thony's condition. Riva placed her fingers on her grandfather's neck. No pulse was felt. Likewise, when Riva held his grandfather Thony's chest, no pulse was felt in Riva's hand.

"How is my grandfather, Riva?" asked Thony.

"eeee... sorry Thony, from my checks, your grandfather is dead" Riva said resignedly.

"WHAT!!! NO WAY!!! I DON'T WANT TO LOSE MY GRANDFATHER" Thony hysterically hugged his grandfather's body.

"Patience Thony, there is no avoiding death other than accepting it patiently" Sri consoled Thony.

"Let's tell the others, so we can process his grandfather's body," Cris concluded.

Finally, in the afternoon, his grandfather Thony's body was buried. Thony still couldn't accept the loss of his beloved grandfather. His friends tried to comfort Thony to be able to accept all the calamities that occurred.

A few years later, it was time for them to finish their high school education. One day at Thony's grandfather's shop, Thony's friends visited Thony who was selling there in place of his grandfather who had died a few years ago. Actually, Thony's friends were very sorry to see Thony because he had to work while he was still in school.

"Thony, are you okay working while studying? I'm not sure you can handle all this" Sri asked worriedly.

"It's okay, I should be doing this for the sake of my survival" Thony said happily.

"We are sorry to see you, even though you used to only go to school, now you have to work while going to school," Riva said.

"Don't worry, I'm used to this" Thony said casually.

"But, I've heard, you're not an orphan right?" asked Pale.

"That's not polite of you to say," Cris said curtly.

"What is wrong with you Pale? I still have parents," Thony replied irritably.

"If so, where are your parents Thony? We've never seen them" asked Sri curiously.

"They're busy in my hometown, Rhone City. I haven't seen them in years anyway" Thony said casually.

"So many years? Why didn't you meet them? Is there a problem with them?" asked Riva.

"No, it's just that they want to go work out there for many years. So, at the age of six, I went to Hyniel City by train. I thought I would see them soon, but they haven't come back yet," Thony said sadly.

"WHAT? At six years old, you went to Hyniel City by train, by yourself anyway?" said Cris in surprise.

"Yes" Thony replied briefly.

"That's too bad, I didn't realize your life was that hard" Sri said compassionately.

"It's okay, there's no need to pity me" Thony said casually.

While Thony and his friends were busy chatting, a woman with slightly curly hair approached them.

"hi, I want to buy something," said the woman.

"This is beautiful" Pale said brightly.

 "You're just playing lovey-dovey, what do you want to buy?" Thony asked her.

"hahaha, you guys. I just wanted to buy some flour for baking. Coincidentally, it's the birthday of one of the elders in Hyniel City" said the woman.

"Eh, does that mean you're also an elder?" asked Sri curiously.

"Great, you guys are pretty great. Introducing me Ameena, an elder in Hyniel City and my hometown, Magical City. It's such a coincidence that everyone is here, Hydho invited you to meet" said Ameena.

"What's the occasion?" Thony asked

"There's something we want to talk to you about" Ameena said.

"It's probably something important, come on Thony" Riva concluded.

"Alright, I'll close my shop first" Thony said as he closed his shop.

After Thony finished closing his shop, Thony and his friends followed Ameena to the Hyniel City center building. Arriving there, Thony and his friends were amazed to see a very large building. inside they met four people who were talking to each other.

"Oh, Thony and his friends have arrived" said Hydho looking at Ameena who brought Thony and his friends.

"Hi sir" said Thony

"Don't you use greetings, Thony?" asked Sri, who knew Thony's religion was Islam.

"People here are non-Muslim Sri, so there's no way I'm going to use that greeting, right?" said Thony.

"Alright, let's get started" said Hydho, who started to open up.

There, Hydho explained that soon Thony and his friends would face their graduation exams. So, Hydho wanted to recruit them as rescue members who might venture outside Hyniel City who needed help. The mission will be given after they all finish their graduation exams. Thony and his friends looked doubtful. Then, Hydho tried to raise their spirits. Thony and his friends who saw this became excited. However, Thony still had doubts about his condition. Thony was traumatized by his earlier loss of control against Lewis. Hydho encouraged Thony to keep trying and fighting. His friends were also supportive. Thony, who had been supported by his friends and the elders there, was willing to become a member of the rescue. From then on, Thony was named the leader of his group of friends. Thony upholds his position and strives to do his best.

"So, are you ready Thony?" said Sri.

"I will. Guys, please cooperate," said Thony as the leader.

"Alright" all his friends answered in unison.

Before they are appointed as rescue members, they are given the opportunity to study for their graduation exams. The graduation exam was something Thony and his friends had to pass. one week passed, Thony and his friends completed their education. Thony and his friends went to Hyniel City's central building for their inauguration as rescue members. Long story short, Thony and his friends carried out the inauguration when they got there. 

"Well, we will announce the inauguration of the new members of the Hyniel City rescue organization" said Hydho as the leader of the event.

"Palesio Anjel - Member, Rivani Anjel - Member, Sri Naviana - Member, Cristoper Alexander - Vice Chairman, Thony Maxwell - Chairman" said their names one by one.

From then on, Thony and his friends were officially part of the rescue. During their time as members, they always completed their missions perfectly. They never miss a mission. All of their missions were successful and returned safely.

Until one day, they were given a week off from the mission. Because they were so busy with the mission, they never visited their parents and only dropped by once in a while. They were overjoyed to be given such a long vacation.

"During your vacation, what are you guys going to do?" Thony asked.

"If I'm going to go buy chips again with my dad, my dad is also a chips lover like me" Pale said excitedly.

"You eat all the time, that's why you're never thin," said Cris mockingly.

"huh" annoyed Pale

"hahahaha, what would you do Sri?" Thony asked Sri.

"I'll probably bake a cake with my mom. Maybe I'll go on a little vacation, too," Sri said.

"For me, I need to go back to my hometown, Techno City. My father must miss me. I can't wait to try fixing robots," said Cris excitedly.

"I'm going to my brother's house, my mom's brother has a celebration," said Riva.

"What about you, Thony?" Sri asked Thony.

"I'll probably try to go back to my hometown, maybe my parents are still there" Thony replied sadly.

"No need to be sad Thony, you be careful behind ya, hopefully quickly meet you with your parents" Sri said encouraging Thony.

"Thank you all" Thony replied

To cut a long story short, Thony was getting ready to go to his hometown, Rhone City. He didn't forget to bring Yellobot. They walked to the train station to return to his hometown. Once Thony arrived at the station, he processed the tickets for his train ride. Then, he waited for the train to his hometown. Even though he had to wait until dusk to wait for his train, Thony didn't care. He just wanted to return to his hometown, which was the first place he knew about the world. At six in the afternoon, the train to Rhone City arrived. Thony and Yellobot entered the train and sat quietly inside. As usual, the two of them talked and played together.

In the evening, Thony arrived at the Rhone City train station. Thony deliberately did not tell his parents that he was returning to his hometown. He went to the house where he was first born. Arriving there, he saw that the house was closed and unlit. None of the lights in the house were on. Thony, who was quite confused, tried to open the door. The door was unlocked. Thony entered the house. It was just like an abandoned and uninhabited house.

"mom and dad aren't home, they still haven't come home yet, hiks. it looks like I have to go back to Hyniel City tomorrow morning, Yellobot" Thony said sadly.

"I understand your feelings, sir, let's take a break first, sir," said Yellobot.

"Thank you Yellobot, let's go to bed, I'm afraid I'll wake up late tomorrow" said Thony, hurrying to sleep. 

To Be Continued