"Hey, Ragna. Why are birds so rarely seen? Are they extinct? " Zwei asked.
"Looks like a lot of things you don't know, son." Chirp the weasel.
"Haha, it seems like that." Joke Ragna who then began to explain that just as there is a kingdom of mammals, there is also a kingdom of birds. Almost all birds that survived the extinction migrated there. It is located in the northeastern part of Gaeasia.
"What's Gaeasia?" Asked Zwei again.
"Oh, you must be kidding .." Said Ragna who then saw Zwei silent with a look like a stupid animal. "You really don't know?" Ragna asked again and Zwei nodded. "You don't know about the HeteroChromian war?"
"No, what is it?" Zwei answered at once who asked.
"Oh, for Argus' sake. It is the oldest history in Gaeasia and is the hereditary education given by the mother to her children. " Said Weasel.
"Parent? Oh, old man you mean? I've never had one. " Zwei answered and made the atmosphere immediately silent. The ferret apologized for being unintentionally presumptuous about it. Zwei shook his head and smiled even though his long mustache trembled for a moment.
"It is better for you to tell the tale, fox. Our journey is not long and maybe this is the best time you can all be together. We don't know what will happen later, even if we are only couriers, it is possible that we will suffer the same fate as the animals you have seen before in Rodenzam. " Said a horse. Indeed, before coming out of Rodenzam they had seen a variety of terrible scenes. A monkey who slaughtered a pig with a sharp wood, rabbits stuck on a burning bonfire, old dogs who were thin and kept hammering iron to make armor or weapons.
Ragna closed his eyes for a moment then opened them again saying "Well, I will tell you about the war of Heterochromia, also how the four Kingdoms in Gaeasia were formed."
Zwei nodded and then found a comfortable sitting position. The night approaches and the silence begins They don't have to worry about dangerous attacks from predators, they've reached an area where almost no predators are hunting at night.
"This history began in the last 2 centuries where Gaeasia has not become what it is today. They call this world as Earth, they I mean are creatures called Humans. Everything about them is contained in the ancient literature books at Halvera. They are creators, saviors, protectors and destroyers. They are gods for themselves. At that time, animals and humans lived side by side. Unlike today, the number of animals at that time was many times the number of animals today. Our ancestors were animals, they didn't have any special intelligence. They are just animals that have a hunting instinct but are incapable of fighting. Humans treat them like a spectacle and some as slaves and domesticated. "
"Humans are not satisfied just looking at animals as displays and foodstuffs. They started to create something terrible, something that triggered the destruction of their own civilization. They give strength to animals, power that is able to damage the existing order of life. However, the power was too great and dangerous that humans couldn't contain it. Humans who were originally at the top of the food chain are at the bottom. Yes, the animals started attacking humans. Slaughter and prey on them. The animals that have this ability have different eye colors, they are called Heterochromian or can be abbreviated as H.C (eitsee) "
"Sensing the dangers that threaten their population, the humans have started scheming how to fight something they have created themselves. Poison against poison, that is the best solution that can come out of their heads which are said to contain brains more brilliant than all creatures that have ever lived. They manipulate two other animals, animals that are not yet H.C and make the animals understand their language. Humans gave animals intelligence equal to theirs and made them follow the wishes of humans. The two animals then collect all the remaining animals that are still serving humans and some of them are given the gift of the power of H.C. "
"Thousands, millions, even hundreds of millions of animals around the world except insects and marine animals are split into two camps. Those who still want to be animals and live their lives as before and those who want to become leaders are also rulers of the world. Those who hold that humans are higher beings above them and those who hold the opposite, humans are colonies and food. There are many testimonies among them that by preying on humans they have also eaten God. They admit to feeling power flowing into their bodies after eating humans. Even the grass-eaters are starting to taste how to drink human blood. "
Zwei swallowed hard while the young mice who also eavesdropped hugged their mother in fear. Ragna sighed then continued his story.
"The war finally broke out and the casualties from both sides cannot be counted because there were too many of them. Likewise with humans, merciless wars befall their populations and civilizations. The world they build is slowly destroyed and leaves only a part of it that can be inhabited. The war ended with victory falling on the side of humanity. They executed the H.C. from the opposing camp and deprived the H.C. of their own camp. Fears of the same incident are repeated so some animals which are thrustworthy are still to be given that ability. Humans understand that even if they win the war, they will no longer be able to stand up to be rulers of this world "
"Agreement between animals and humans is created. Humans will allow animals to become leaders of this world on two conditions. The first is that humans will occupy two cities where the animals cannot attack or enter without permission. Second, the animals must divide their territory and appoint a king as their leader. If there is a human death involving an animal then the king of the animal must appear and be responsible for the incident. "
"The agreement finally came out of their mouths. The revival of the animal kingdom begins. The mammals led by the Great lion, Rakshmana built a mammal kingdom with the city of Harvara as its axis. The reptiles, led by the war general, Gator Zilla, built a reptile empire that was surrounded by a void river and the city of Dermator as its axis. Dermator is now known as the Temple of Gator. Then the birds and poultry led by tactician and air force commander Zarvada the bald eagle founded the bird kingdom. There is not much information about the bird kingdom due to its difficult location. The last kingdom, the northern ice kingdom was built by animals capable of living in an icy environment. Led by the great polar bear, war adviser and best friend of Rakshmana. As for marine animals, they never want to interfere in the affairs of humans and other animals. Arthropods, invertebrates including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans are never heard from because they have their own language and they seem to lack the ability to think like other animals. There has never been an H.C. from the Arthropods and marine animals. "
"The city inhabited by humans is Halgera and another that has never been known what its name is and where it is located. It is said that many years since the end of the Hetereochromania war, there have never been any complicated problems between humans and animals. However, one day a messenger from Harvara discovered that Halgera had become a dead city. There are no signs of human life. The animal conference is held again but no one knows what really happened to Halgera. The messenger sent to the other human city never returned. Many times the animal kingdom sent their messengers either by land or air, no one has ever returned. Feeling that there was neither response nor protest from the humans who were there, the animals argued that humans in the city suffered the same fate as in Halgera. Because the animals assume the human regime has ended, they agreed to replace the name of the earth with a new name. Gaeasia, a world for animals. "
"Many types of animal species have become extinct due to war or hunger because their habitat has been destroyed. Everything has more impact on grass-eating animals, their population decreases while predators also need enough food. So the four kingdoms looked for ways to reduce the extinction of animals in Gaeasia. Artificial meat was finally created thanks to the cleverness of scientists from the four kingdoms. However, as you heard before, processed meat is still the pros and cons. "
"So they are gone, humans?" Zwei asked.
"Well, they are extinct." Ragna replied who saw the light of sorrow emanating from the eyes of the male cat in front of him.
"Then are there still many H.C. alive today?" Asked Zwei again.
"I don't know, there was a time when the H.C hunt took place. The animal federation of the four kingdoms felt that H.C. outside of royal command was a threat and should be eliminated. Massive slaughter occurred, not only because of the ability of H.C to be passed down from generation to generation but also because of other cases that caused H.C to continue to be born even though their parent was not H.C. Worried about resistance from H.C. and the possibility of a history of major war unfolding, Sarmun, the young lion who was recently elected as king of the mammals kingdom took action. He ordered that the hunting be stopped and the H.Cs immediately reported and registered themselves. He also appointed several H.Cs as officials as well as royal guards. All mothers who find their child is H.C must report immediately so that special handling is immediately prepared. "
"Sarmun discussed the matter with the three other kingdoms and all agreed. Each kingdom will establish a special school for children born as H.C. They will be educated to be able to control their abilities and use those abilities for the good of the kingdom in particular, and peace in Gaeasia in particular. "
Zwei then asked, who is the leader of the mammal kingdom now. Why do things like the issue of slavery and even murders committed by his royal troops in Rodenzam happen?
"The mammalian kingdom is now ruled by King Sorakhan, the fiftieth generation of King Sarmun. In his leadership, the mammalian kingdom became a very strong kingdom. However, one year has passed since he lost his only child, Raion. Sorakhan became weak and blind to what was happening in Gaeasia. He prefers to remain silent when his people are in trouble, even when the issue of slavery arises. Taxes have more than doubled and many animals are forced to flee the mammal kingdom and spread across Gaeasia. Many intruders, child kidnapping bandits roam around Harvara. But he doesn't care and remains silent in his grief. " Ragna replied.
"Raion, is he dead?" Zwei asked.
"Nobody knows, some say he was kidnapped, some say he fell and was eaten by sea animals. The latest news that I know about Raion, he was seen wandering around the void river and being eaten by crocodiles. Sorakhan sent several of his trusted bodyguards to investigate whether his son was eaten by crocodiles. If so, then the kingdom of mammals will certainly attack the reptile kingdom soon. " Ragna replied.
"The war will break out again." Zwei muttered.
The group stopped for a moment, resting by the stream of a small stream of children from the river of emptiness. The horses drink a lot of water to quench the thirst from their throats. Some of the animals in the cage are already asleep, some of them reach for food from outside their cage. They are unable to get out of their confinement so they cannot drink. If they don't get to Gadrit soon, they will soon die of thirst or starvation.
The journey resumed, the galloping of horses along the river flowing sounds clashing. The wheel of the wagon spun and hit the gravel, rocking a little in rhythm. The night will soon pass and one day from the journey to Gadrit will end soon.