This morning started with a light snow falling.
The crystal snow that fell on Makara slightly confused the dry fish traders on the city's outskirts. The traders cleared the table where they made a living and secured the fish that never sold. This time the fish did not sell properly. The price climbed down in the market because who else would want to buy groceries from the Secondary? Of course, not much.
Even the Primary won't be willing to set foot in front of their stalls. They won't glance at the fish, which are actually of the same quality as the others. No less good than those sold in supermarkets. The trouble made the money seekers gulp again in annoyance and hoped the snow would stop soon.
It's different with the young man with the last name Park. The Guardian Leader had finished carrying out his duties of inspecting some of the targeted areas. It has also collected several Copulation participants who failed to pass the Pre-Checking stage and brought the poor people into the truck. They will then be taken to a detention house in the city center.
Some of them did not pass the selection because they did not meet several requirements requested by The Higher-ups. Many of them also failed because they did not complete the main requirement; copulation. A fatal mistake brought the Secondary to the judgment that had been provided.
"The next one?"
Their goal this time was the last of the morning. The last house to check after a day of touring with other Guardians carrying dozens of rifles. After this last house, he and his team had to return to base and do other assigned tasks.
"The next one is the residence of Mr. Aaron Magnifico and his partner Miss Ivory Kelana. House number 40. Two blocks from here, Sir."
'Ivory Kelana?'
Cakara checked the data emitted from the hologram in the truck.
'Of course, that cute girl lives around here. How could I forget?' Cakara thought to himself.
Cakara suddenly remembered his meeting with Ivory some time ago. He grinned when he imagined the girl's cute face, who looked scared when she saw him wearing the Guardian uniform. At that moment, he wondered if Ivory would make it through Pre-Checking or not.
Not long after, their vehicle arrived right in front of Aaron Magnifico's yard. Cakara came out and began to enter the house's yard until he arrived at the door of the luxurious house. He pressed the intercom button and called out a loud voicemail.
"Cakara Park, The Head of the Guardian, open the door."
It didn't take long for the door to open and reveal a middle-aged figure wearing the typical household assistant uniform. The housekeeper smiled doubtfully at him and invited the Guardians to enter. They were asked to wait a moment.
"Mr. Magnifico is upstairs with his partner. Please wait a moment. I'll ask him to come down."
Cakara watched the housekeeper leave and waited curiously at the figure who would come down from behind the stairs. For some reason, his lips curled into a smile when he found the slender body of the sweet girl he had been waiting for came down first. Only then followed by his partner, Aaron Magnifico. Ivory's thick eyebrows furrowed when she saw the young man Park and at least 7 other people behind him.
"Y … You?" Ivory said quietly.
"Good evening, Miss Kelana. Nice to meet you again."
Ivory smiled hesitantly and bowed before Cakara. She greeted him politely before smiling even wider. She knew she had to be polite to this Guardian.
"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Guardian," she chirped. Her eyes even sparkled when she looked at the man in the neat suit.
"Cakara. I told you just call my first name. I don't mind."
"Good afternoon, and welcome to my house, Mr. Park." Aaron pulled Ivory up behind him and bowed too. With one hand, the man held Ivory's body, which was about to come forward. Signaling to follow his will is standing behind him.
"Aaron?" Ivory asked, confused.
"Obey me, Ivy," he whispered.
She didn't know what Aaron meant by forbidding her to stand beside him. Ivory only replied with a low nod. She would ask later. For now, she decided to give her full attention to the uninvited guest.
"As you know, today is the schedule for the Pre-Checking stage. We ask your willingness to follow the procedures we have set for selecting participants for this year's Copulation," said the only woman from the group flatly.
Ivory vaguely remembered the tone of the woman's voice, which was similar to that of the news anchor from the other day. Seems unfriendly, just like her face, which looks so cold.
"We have provided a tool to detect whether or not the Copulation participants pass. Doctor Gery will examine your Copulation partner and give you the results right away."
"What kind ... of tool ... is it?" Ivory asked timidly.
"It's a detection device, Kelana. Don't worry. It doesn't hurt too much. It's just that the tool will be inserted into your ... hmm ... body," explained Cakara.
"My body? How? Will I get an injection?"
"Well," Cakara bit his lip. "The device will be inserted into your genitals," he said.
Cakara cleared his throat awkwardly. He felt awkward and confused. Why did he have to explain that to Ivory? Even though it was the responsibility of his co-worker, Terry.
"Shall we start now, Mr. Magnifico and Miss Kelana? Show us where the room can be used," Terry ordered.
"Use my room," Aaron replied curtly. "Follow me."
At that moment, Aaron grabbed Ivory's hand and held it. He looked at the beautiful eyes of Ivory that seemed to be starting to glow with fear. Aaron cracked a genuine smile and whispered something in her ear.
"Don't worry. I'll keep you company."
Ivory tightened the grip. She didn't nod nor shake her head. She was too worried about what they would do to her.
Not long after, they arrived at the room. The room Aaron meant was the guest room. Of course, how could the young man let strangers come into his private room?
"Take off your pants and panties, Miss Kelana," said Doctor Gery.
The order made Ivory gulp and looked around him warily. There were at least five people in the room. Ivory, Aaron, Cakara, Doctor Gery, and Terry. Their existence made Ivory ashamed and doubtful.
"Right now, Miss Kelana," said Doctor Gery.
"Aar, the doctor, is a male," whispered Ivory as she clenched the shirt her partner was wearing.
"Could that woman just check on my partner?" asked Aaron, pointing at Terry. He tried to negotiate. The man still didn't let go of his grip on Ivory's hand.
"No bargaining, Mr. Magnifico. Your partner must be checked immediately, or she will be declared a failure," Terry said.
Silence enveloped the room for a moment.