Alma's Journey Looking for a Mother

Mak Bolt 14: Dark Egg

*Pirate Burner (Bolt Shell)*

“Modar Fan?” terka Alma Fatara while pointing at the face of the young man in front of the horse's face.

“I'm Gibas Madar, Alma. I'm the least talented student in this college. The handsome young man who was about to die was hanged by Nyi Bungkir. Hahaha!” the young man's errat.

“Hahahah ..!” Alma gave a long laugh after being clearly reminded who the young man was, the first known student of the Black Finger Institution.

“Come in, Alma!” gibas Madar said as he grabbed Alma's horse rope and led him in. “You're more beautiful, Alma. I was embarrassed. Hahaha!”

“Hahaha! Two years of not meeting, is that long time not enough for you to find a wife?” alma asked while circulating his gaze to all universities that were affordable by his view. He only saw one or two college boys who appeared to see who had come to visit.

“Fate, Alma. So many female students in this college, but none of them showed any love for me,” replied Gibas Madar.

“If no one shows you love, try to come back. Show love to the woman you like. Have you tried?” said Alma.

“Hehehe! Not yet, I don't think,” replied Gibas Madar.

A total of four disciples then came to meet Alma's arrival. They are two men and two women.

“Alma!” greet them kindly.

Alma smiled widely and got off her horse.

“I've heard a little story from Demang and Nyi Bungkir about this college. However, I want to hear more clearly from you guys,” Alma told the five of them.

“We better tell you in pendapa,” said the man in blue, who seemed to be the one on top of the bamboo tower. His name is Rulung, he is older than Gibas Madar.

They also headed to the pendapa who looked so quiet. One female disciple immediately broke away to take the banquet.

“Are you the five who are guarding this college?” ask Alma.

“We are seven,” replied Gibas Madar.

“Isn't it very dangerous leaving only the seven of you?” ask Alma.

“Before all set out to free Master in Golden Moon College, all important treasures belonging to the college are well secured,” replied Rulung.

They finally arrived at the village. They're sitting there. Gibas Madar tethered Alma's horse. In a fast time, also came a banquet in the form of boiled nuts and fresh young coconut. The meal was only for Alma.

Start Gibas Madar telling stories. Among the disciples there, he was the one who was very close to the teacher.

“One day, Guru and Giling Saga went to meet the invitation of the Motionless King in the Bukit Selamung area. But, after returning from the Sheath Hill, Guru and Giling Saga were poisoned on the way. The teacher was then kidnapped by the people of the Golden Moon College. Miling Saga was not kidnapped, but he was asked to bring Dark Egg as a ransom to free Master,”, said Gibas Madar.

“What is Dark Egg?” ask Alma.

“Do not know. Grinding Saga also had no idea what a Dark Egg was. So Giling Saga decided to go back to college and invite the students to go attack the Golden Moon College to free Master.”

“I am worried that Master Rereng Foam is actually threatened with his life if you come to the Golden Moon College without carrying a Dark Egg,” said Alma.

“We're also worried about that, Alma. However, none of us knew about the Dark Egg. Finally the main students agreed to attack the Golden Moon College,” said Rulung.

“I'm so holding a worry. Where is the Gold Moon College located?” ask Alma.

“I do not know clearly, but in the range of Hill Seven Heads,” replied Gibas Madar. “What does Kakang Rolung know where is Bukit Tujuh Head?”

“I heard in the eastern region of Singayam Kingdom, but I also do not know for sure,” replied Rulung.

“Let me catch up with Giling Saga and the others to it. But unfortunately, at this time I have to go to the capital Balongan,”, said Alma. “However, if my business in Balongan is done, I try to find the Golden Moon College.”

“Alma, I heard, there are pirates who attacked the residence of Demang Baremowo?” ask Gigas Madar.

“I've dealt with it. Because of that, I have to go to Balongan. Then how are Gelis Sibening and Dendeng Pamungkas?”

“They both went there,” replied Gibas Madar.

“Semenjak became the wife of Dendeng Pamungkas, Gelis Sibening studied hard,” said Rulung.

After talking, Alma then said goodbye, as the day began to bristle. He had to return to Demang Baremowo's residence.

However, upon arrival at the Demang Baremowo residence the atmosphere turned much quieter. The pirates who numbered in the tens of people suddenly disappeared, already invisible around the Demang residence. There were only four friends of Alma who were getting along on the terrace and a number of soldiers of the academy who were on guard returned to normal, such as before the attack from the Stone Crab Pirates.

“You didn't bring anything, Alma?” tanya Anjengan with a frown.

“What do you expect, brother? Food?” tanya Alma who just stopped his horse in the yard that has been fitted with a number of torches.

“Hahaha! I was expecting a handsome man like Mbah Hitam, but who is still young,” Anjengan replied casually.

“God is fair. If you were given a body as beautiful as Alma, I am sure there would be a lot of men who became your victims,” said Iwak Ngasin.

“You think I'm a bloodsucking leech?” anjengan.

“You're bu-bu-not leech, te-te-but jellyfish sucking da-da-blood co-ko-dirty!” the Stuttering of Ayu.

“Hahahak ..!” the Laughter of Alma Fatara.

“You want to have another haircut?!” anjengan.

“Hihihi!” the Stuttering Laughter of Ayu.

A soldier takes control of Alma's horse. From inside the house out Nyi Bungkir, still in a charming appearance, making Iwak Ngasin and Juling Jitu always smile if they meet his eyes.

“Where are they, Bi?” alma asked Nyi Bungkir.

“Back, to sea. But Cucum Mili said, will soon follow to Balongan,” replied Nyi Bungkir.

“Besok morning we will leave for Balongan. Rest!” alma said to her friends.

“Are we going to fight against the Demon Waves Pirates?” ask Juling Jitu.

“No, but we will be the cheerleaders,” said Alma.

“You mean, the cheerleader who if dead is not cared?” the Iwak Ngasin.

“Iya. Hahaha!” Alma laughing. Then he said again, “You don't have to worry, if you don't want to join the war, you can help transport weapons or food.”

“Transporting food seems like a better task,” timbal Anjengan.

“Auntie, have you ever heard the name Dark Egg?” alma asked Nyi Bungkir.

“It seems like never. What's with that thing?”

“Terms for releasing Grandpa Rereng Foam from a lump of Golden Moon College,” explains Alma. “It turns out that Gelis Sibening also set out to attack there.”

“What, my daughter also left for Golden Moon College?” shock Demang Baremowo who appeared behind his wife. “How is this? Did Dendeng Endungkas not think about his wife's safety?”

“Can't you go to ensure the safety of Gelis, Alma?” asked Nyi Bungkir who understood her husband's worries. Gelis Sibening is the daughter of Demang Baremowo.

“After ensuring the safety of the people near me in Balongan, I will immediately find the students of Black Finger College,” said Alma in order to calm the two leaders of the academy. Because, it would be a bad decision if Demang Baremowo forced himself away for the sake of his daughter. (BH)

 

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