EVERNA Ring of Fire

WATAS Part 1

The eternal snow on Yamkora Peak has been reduced and landslides. However, the freezing cold still felt as if it was bone-piercing.

Especially with the necessity of climbing down the mountain by carrying the load of mounts, for the demon that included the Commodore Race and the lizard-man class like Dhaka, all the hot blood on his body felt frozen, frozen, as if transformed into crystal needles that stuck in every inch of his body.

"Dhaka's "load" is none other than the hero in this fight, namely Arumi Dyahrani. The red-haired girl was found unconscious next to the bodies of Yori Mbeko and Aswa Rakwar. Nirya and Sthira then bind Arumi's body tightly on Dhaka's back. Halfway down the mountain, Arumi remained unconscious.

Only when arriving at the mountain slope, there is a chance to unwind for a moment. Sthira and Nirya awaken to each other with their mess, while Dhaka looks after Arumi who is still lying unconscious like a father looking after his son.

However, unexpectedly Dhaka gasped. A large army of Dhuraga warriors approached from the direction of the forest and the highland hills. His heart is beating hard. Whether they took into account the soldiers or not, the fight with the two giant cayari must have been draining deeply.

So, facing many enemies like this, the four warriors from the four countries could only rely on their limited and also depleted physical strength. There is absolutely no physical opportunity they are limited and also drained. There was absolutely no chance to rest, let alone meditate absorbing prana.

As it should be, Sthira as the leader of the group was the one who advanced the front facing the opponent. He then exclaimed loudly, "Dhuraga Warriors! Look carefully! The Yamkora Snow Peak has already fallen! That's a sign Sang Yamano and Sang Aronawa have died! They were knocked down by their own strength!"

Nirya added, "Just go home. Make Dhuraga a land of peace-loving, so that this disaster is no longer lost!"

But one of the soldiers in a large colorful fur cap, who was probably one of the most advanced high-ranking officers. He rebuked ketus, "We know the two leaders have died! That's why we dared to come here, breaking their orders!"

It was Dhaka's turn to use his tongue. "So, aren't you now free from the oppression of Yamano and Aronawa? Come, gohome! Otherwise, feel it, take Dhaka Komodorai!"

"Huh, you think after killing or wreaking harm to the great leaders of Dhuraga, our unifiers, you can waltz away without punishment?" hardik the leader of the army while brandishing his spear.

Precisely when the order to invade was about to be spoken, Arumi's loud cry reverberated. "Wait on! I have received a mandate from Sang Yamano and Aronawa to replace them as Yamkora's caretaker! Here's the proof, look!"

All eyes were on Arumi, including Dhaka's eyes, the girl in full armor raised her hands high. The magic of Yamkora Peak Ice shimmered very brightly, like the sun shining around it as far as the eye could see.

Thinking Arumi is still weak and showing strength without protection at all, Dhaka, Nirya and Sthira move to become a posse, positioning themselves between Arumi and the enemy forces.

But a moment later Dhaka was agape. In front of Arumi and the magical script, all the soldiers kneeled down and even calmed down, worshipping. Each one of them even exclaimed, "Although, New Ambassador Yamkora! Don't put your wrath on us!"

Dhaka's logic captures the soldiers fearing punishment for breaking the Yamkora slope from the previous Yamkora caretaker, who they thought was still alive and being passed on by the new caretaker.

So, in this kind of situation abstinence and unreasonable rules are really useful. That is a guarantee of the safety of the lives of the four people who just finished it.

With that in mind Dhaka ventured to make the most of this opportunity. "Huh! Do you think Duta Yamkora will let the border violators of the abstinence area stretch without punishment? Put the punishment on all of them now, Ambassador!"

Seeing that, the leader of the army instead exclaimed, "Wait! We do not know, however, that when he was about to die, Sang Aronawa and Sang Yamano had appointed a new Yamkora ambassador!"

The wide-hated officer on the knees next to him said, "True, we thank Ambassador Yamkora for preventing the holy-white mountain from erupting. The biggest disaster avoided, the disaster that occurred only limited to avalanches up to the slopes and foot of the mountain."

"really?" Sthira pretended to be delinquent, somewhat doubtful of this sudden confession and change of attitude.

The second officer nodded. "of course. People in Teminobe City are saved. Although we will be scattered again after losing a unifying figure, even though our country will weaken, we will continue to survive. Well, will the new Ambassador Yamkora stay in Teminobe to be our guide?"

"Thank you for your offer, but sorry, I had to turn it down. I was not born in this country and I am not a Dhuraga citizen. Moreover, we are carrying out an important mission regarding the future of all Antapada. It will surely rise up the best son of Dhuraga who is able to lead all of you," Arumi said humbly.

"Ah, what a pity," said the First Officer. "But we can't force you. Come, at least let us guide you to your ship."

Sthira then expressed a cautious attitude. "Even a handful of soldiers control and guide us."

"Oh, sure, no problem." The Commander then shouted the commands to all his subordinates which of course was quite understandable to the foreigner because it used the Mother Language that was understood and taught to every person in Terra Everna.

Although the goodwill of the soldiers was clearly read and felt, both by heart and reason, not a second of the warriors relaxed their vigilance. Even Arumipun looked strong, but not long ago he was unconscious and completely helpless. Was Nirya's healing wind magic really so powerful, that the heavily injured patient almost instantly recovered as before?

Precisely the atmosphere is tense this time making the trip of Dhaka and his group through the forest so it feels very fast. But the speed was also thanks to no interference from the cayari and any other monsters. Perhaps they recognize and fear the Yamkora script, the symbol of the power of the king and queen of all animals and demons in Dhuraga.

For a moment, Dhaka remembered Wufabwe, their late talkative but pleasant guide. The sago rodent's babble is able to make the warriors forget the fatigue and tension due to fighting.

It is unfortunate that Wufabwe was killed, otherwise at least Dhaka and his entourage might stop by first at Teminobe and inform the success of their mission to the rebel. Now, that message has been offered through prayer to the hadiarat of the Mahesha, and that through Dhaka to the Srisari.

However, this time the tightness in Dhaka's chest did not fade. Even though his eyes had caught the existence of Pinissi Ship sailing poles off fantasies in the distance.

On the edge of the sandy soil, Arumi shot fire arrows into the air as a signal to the crew to pick up the squad.

Sthira then spoke on behalf of her friends, "Well, thank you for driving us. This is where we'll leave your country..."

"Eit, wait a minute!" hardik the leader of the Dhuraga army. "Who said we'd let you leave this country? We promise to lead you to your ship, nothing more!"

Costume reference for Sthira Tarunaga: Dayak Commander. Image Source: Google.