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And more than that, I’ve seen the truth. The serum—they’re making it from the blood of children.
Innocent lives are being sacrificed to keep the wealthy immortal. I can help you expose them."
Javi: (tenang)
“Karena saya tahu bagaimana system ini bekerja dari dalam. Saya tahu kelemahan mereka, titik-titik
lemah mereka.”
The room falls silent as Javi’s words sink in. The rebels exchange uneasy glances, murmuring amongst
themselves. Gelia steps up beside Javi, her voice strong.
Ruangan menjadi hening saat kata-kata Javi terucap. Para pemberontak saling bertukar pandang
dengan gelisah, bergumam diantara mereka sendiri. Gelia melangkah ke samping Javi, suaranya tegas.
Gelia:
"He’s telling the truth. I’ve seen it too. They’ve been killing children to make themselves young again,
and the people of New-nesia don’t even know they’re drinking blood. We need to show them the
truth."
Gelia:
“Dia mengatakan yang sebenarnya. Aku telah melihatnya juga. Mereka telah membunuh anak-anak
untuk menjadikan diri mereka muda Kembali, dan penduduk New-nesia bahkan tidak tahu bahwa
mereka sedang meminum darah.”
Dax: (raising an eyebrow)
"And how exactly do you plan to do that? The government controls the media, the police, everything.
You think a few words will change their minds?"
Dax: (mengangkat alis)
“Dan bagimana sebenarnya rencana anda untuk melakukan hal itu? Pemerintah mengendalikan
media, polisi, semuanya. Kau piker beberapa kata akan mengubah pikiran mereka?”
Javi nods toward Abigaile, who is standing quietly behind her mother.
Javi mengangguk kea rah Abigaile, yang berdiri dengan tenang di belakang ibunya.
Javi:
"I’m not talking about words. I’m talking about proof. Abigaile is living proof that children still exist,
despite the government's efforts to wipe them out. If we can show her to the public, reveal the truth
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