Scene: The house guard is attacked, steps back slightly, then collapses to the ground unconscious.
Chota and his team enter the house where many members of the Black Group are present.
Chota: What is this place?
Kili: Sir Chota… did we come in too quickly?
Kopa: Should we skip talking and move?
Scene: Suddenly, a voice is heard—
Unknown Voice: That won't be necessary.
Scene: One person steps out from among the members and introduces himself.
Mijal: I am Mijal, servant of one of the six Keblack members.
Scene Description: All Black Group members wear black clothing. Keblack's servant wears black too, but with gray lines across the outfit.
Chota: Fine. If we aren't allowed to leave, at least take us to your leader.
Mijal: That's not in my power—and not in this lifetime of yours either.
Kili: What do you mean?
Mijal: Only Keblack members and their servants can meet the leader, and only if a Keblack member is with them.
Chota: Then how can I meet your leader?
Mijal: First, can I ask what you want and who you are? Random strangers cannot meet our Keblack, let alone Power Black.
Chota: And if I refuse to answer… or only tell it directly to Keblack or Power Black?
Mijal: Then our conversation ends here.
Kopa: Then we're done here. Let's go.
Mijal: Sure, go ahead—but not inside. Outside.
Kopa: What?
Mijal: If you won't speak, you won't meet them. Simple.
Kopa: What do we do, Sir Chota? Should we tell them?
Chota: We don't really have another option.
Chota: Alright. We've come here with a message from our king.
Mijal: What kind of message? And who even are you?
Kili: That's what you should've asked first!
Mijal: Ah, right. I forgot after seeing how you took down our guard in a single blow.
Kopa: How do you know that?
Mijal: Not important. What is important is this—who are you, who is your king, and what do you want?
Chota: We're monsters.
Mijal: That doesn't matter to us. Whether human, demi-human, monster, or demon—they're all the same to us. Just tell me what matters.
Chota: Our city is called Secret Sky.
Mijal: Secret Sky? Never heard of it. Hey, has anyone here heard of a city called Secret Sky?
Scene: All Black Group members answer, "No."
Mijal: No one's heard of it. What kind of city is this?
Chota: That's what I'm trying to explain. Our king has created a new city, currently inhabited by monsters and other races.
Mijal: Such as?
Chota: Before that, I want to discuss our safety.
Mijal: Don't worry. I guarantee no one will attack you while I'm responsible.
Chota: That's not what I meant. If anything happens to us here, you won't just become enemies of Secret Sky—but of the entire Green Land, and your end will come swiftly.
Mijal: Hmm… you shouldn't have said that. But I'll overlook it. Now—what is Green Land? Do you really think Secret Sky and Green Land have the power to destroy us?
Kopa (thinking): Tell them that after you've met them… -_-
Chota: Green Land is a jungle, inside which lies Secret Sky.
Mijal: Oh… but where is this Green Land?
Chota: Humans know it as Monhunt Jungle.
Mijal: Ah, so your king renamed it.
Chota: Yes, that's right.
Mijal: Alright, then tell me about the races.
Chota: Secret Sky includes red and white spiders, goblins, skeletons, dragons, shape-shifters… and the entire jungle protects the city.
Mijal: Wait—you just said shape-shifters? But we wiped them out 8 years ago. There's no way they survived. Dragons maybe, but not shape-shifters.
Chota: Yes, but about 200 survived the attack. They've been hiding in Green Land all these years and are now part of Secret Sky.
Mijal: Hmm… that's information the Keblack and possibly Power Black need to know.
Chota: So can we meet them now?
Mijal: Follow me.
Scene: They all move to the top floor where the Keblack members are. (Power Black is not present.) Keblack's clothing is black with silver lines.
Mijal: Leaders, this is important news.
Scene: Chota explains everything again to the Keblack leaders.
Keblack Kubu: I am Kubu, 3rd member of Keblack.
Keblack Bisu: I am Bisu, 5th member of Keblack.
Keblack Nanashi: I am Nanashi, 2nd member of Keblack.
Keblack Kulu: I am Kulu, 4th member of Keblack.
Keblack Eri: I am Eri, 6th member of Keblack.
Keblack Hina: I am Hina, 1st member of Keblack.
Chota: It's nice to meet you all. So what have you decided?
Hina: As the 1st member of Keblack, I have no objections. Anyone else?
Nanashi: If Hina is fine with it, so am I.
Eri: Same here.
Kubu: I always support Hina.
Bisu: I have one doubt.
Chota: A doubt?
Bisu: I don't disagree with Hina—but in such matters, I prefer to follow Power Black's decision.
Hina: Okay, then we'll wait for the Power Black leader. Meanwhile… what is the name of your king?
Scene shift:
Location: Gazekil Kingdom
Characters: China and her two shape-shifter companions are in the palace garden, tending plants.
King Backtion: Who are you? And what are you doing here with monsters?
China: King Backtion, my name is China. I'm a messenger from a newly formed city.
General Chitosa: What kind of message?
Palak: From our king. He sent us to spread the word about our new city. It doesn't belong to any kingdom but is gaining recognition.
Spy Saan: My king, should I investigate?
King Backtion: First, I want to hear what they have to say. Then I'll decide.
Spy Saan: Yes, my king.
General Chitosa: Speak.
Scene: China explains everything.
China: Our city is called Secret Sky, located in what humans call Monhunt Jungle—but we renamed it Green Land. We have warriors including skeletons, dragons, and shape-shifters.
General Chitosa: Shape-shifters? Really?
China: These two with me are shape-shifters.
King Backtion: Very interesting. I'd like to meet your king—the one who leads such powerful beings. What's his name?
China: Our king is—
Scene shift:
Location: Kingdom of Shin – Jikel and Piki are inside the Palace of Diamond.
King Dish: Tell me what you want to say.
Piki: King Dish, our city would like to form an alliance with your kingdom.
King Dish: Your city?
Jikel: Our city is home to monsters and dragons. It's located in Green Land Jungle. The name is Secret Sky.
King Dish: Green Land Jungle? What jungle is that?
Jikel: Humans call it Monhunt Jungle. We call it Green Land. We hope you'll use that name too.
King Dish: So you want me to ally with a city of monsters and send humans there?
Piki: No, no!
King Dish: Then?
Piki: We just want people to know our city exists.
King Dish: I think I'm starting to understand.
Jikel: We simply want friendship between our kingdom and city. If you ever need help—we'll be there.
King Dish: That also means I'll have to help you monsters too?
Jikel: You likely won't need to. Our king is powerful and modernizing fast. Soon, he may surpass even this kingdom.
King Dish: !!!
R. Kizu (whispers): My lord… if we become allies and visit their city, we may get a chance to take it over.
King Dish: What do you mean?
R. Kizu: Once inside, we launch a surprise attack. They won't be ready. We kill all the monsters, and the city—and jungle—becomes ours.
Narrator: Green Land Jungle is home to powerful monsters and beasts. That's why no kingdom controls it. No one can survive there even a day without a group and planning—and surviving a week is a major feat.
R. Kizu: Imagine the power boost once the jungle is under our control.
King Dish: Very good, R. Kizu.
King Dish: Then I've decided. This kingdom will ally with Secret Sky City.
Piki: That's great news, King Dish.
King Dish: And for that, I'd like to visit the city.
Jikel: For that, we need our king's permission.
King Dish: I'll wait. So who is your king?
Scene split in four parts:
Jikel, Chota, Kal, and China each say in unison:
Kal, Chota, China, Jikel:
Our king is a goblin. His name is King Rental—Rental, the King.
[Chapter 22 End]