EVERNA Ring of Fire

MARDANI Part 1

After the Great Catastrophe Ring of Fire, the task of the volcano caretaker only tells the public about the symptoms of the volcanic eruption, igniting vigilance.

Unseen characters will no longer be the key to triggering eruptions and are solely a high-level source of energy for selected warriors.

All volcanoes in the world will erupt naturally in time, and nothing and anyone can prevent or accelerate them.

Such is the holy word of the Mahesh, Father of All Vanapada.

- Arya Manikrama\, Silk Ring of Fire\, last page.

Since losing his home, since the city of Ringidatu flattened with the ground, not once did Nirya dream of setting foot again in his own country, Swarnara.

Since she joined Sthira on a suicide mission that was definitely rejected by any short-sighted swordsman, Nirya was even ready to lose her life at any time.

The houses look like a row of hills from the port of Mardani, the main town of Swarnara. Truly, this scene is the reward for Nirya which is impossible and not worth it.

In fact, the sins that Nirya had committed together with Sthira, Arumi and Dhaka were already too great. In fact, they deserve the most terrible punishment in hell.

Therefore, until this moment Nirya has not fully understood the purpose of the Vanapada Trinity to interfere in the actions of four cursed humans carrying this disaster.

The Angkara does present a variety of obstacles, and challenges. Even the peak is to place Vrithra in Dantonu and in the body of Sthira.

The Srisari provided assistance by placing guides and directions. Among them he opened a way out for the warriors who got lost in the Sriwedari Forest, placing Wufabwe as a guide in the Apukondao Forest, Ni Luh Savitri in Idharma, and Dapu Dapu in Akhsar. Mora and Dhaka help the warriors in Dabongsang.

The Mahesa certainly gave the greatest help. He enlightened Mpu Galahasin so as to free the group of Nirya from prison. He also ordered Barong, his duta pardoned the lives of Nirya and her friends, instructed Nirya to use the occult script and even gave him additional holy energy intake at critical times, the victor against the god, Vajra.

Rather than continue to think of the way the gods thought that was clearly like an ocean rather than the human mind like a drop of dew, Nirya chose to enjoy every moment of his return on the deck of Pinisi Ship that he was riding.

After the ship firmly docked at the dock, then Nirya walked down the stairs from the ship with two other people. One was a man dressed in a colorful robe full of distinctive Kalinga patterns. The man with a lush figure immediately walked quickly as if there was an extremely important affair that could not be delayed anymore.

The second person, Arumi Dyahrani laughed while talking to Nirya. "Haha, people rarely go to sea. Even when it came down even though he was nauseous to vomit again."

Nirya let out a small laugh, but left. "Yes, just like I was when I first sailed with Pinissi. Oh yeah, by the way thank you for giving me a ride and driving me here huh, Arumi."

"Ah, it's okay. This is also part of my duty as a peacemaker" Arumi said. "What's important is that you don't get revenge because Dhaka and I were hostile to you and Sthira, right?"

"Well, let us leave behind all our differences and discord in the past. Now, what are your plans ahead?"

Nirya replied, "Of course, first of all I want to know how the outcome of the negotiations between the envoy of Kalingga and the new ruler of Swarnara, whoever he is. Only later will I decide whether to continue as a swordsman in peacetime or return as an introduction to death in wartime."

"Lho, you're not starting a new 'Fire Ring Mission', are you?"

"No. All my life I'll never repeat that damned journey again."

"Same with me. That's why we have to split up here." Arumi smile. "I will accompany the ambassador of peace Kalingga to Prabu Narendra. Of course my status as former Senopati Jayandra will be enough to help me later."

"Hope it is. Even if it doesn't work, you can always seek the support of Patih Mpu Galahasin. He's the one who released us from prison in Wulantra, isn't he? Make sure our mission continues with your help."

Arumi flicked her finger. "Oh yeah, you're absolutely right. So, in order for the opportunity for Jayandra-Kalinga to be more open, I have to go to Patih Galahasin first and report everything about our mission. Thank you, Nirya."

"Together." The smile on Nirya's face changed to a forehead frown. "It feels really hard to part with you here, Arumi. Actually I. I want to stay with you in Jayandra. But I don't think that's possible anymore, yeah."

"Yes, this is our punishment. We cannot live quietly until peace throughout Antapada is truly established. Moreover, we must help preserve that peace, protect the weak with the provision of our strength and supernatural characters."

Arumi raised both of her hands. The Megaswari Flame and Yamkora Ice Script shimmered gently on each back of his palm.

Nirya also raised both her hands and revealed the Tubar'e Wind Scriptures and the Barkajang Land Script. Then he and Arumi clapped each other's backs. Colorful lights of red, blue, yellow and green splashed from the two clapping points.

"Well, see you later, sister. If you really miss me, we can use magical characters to communicate with each other via telepathy. May the Mahesh always take care of you, Nirya."

Nirya replied, "May the Srisari always guide you every step of the way, Arumi."

It took a while for Arumi to turn around and walk away. After a long struggle together on a journey that sets the course of history, as the surviving of the four crewmates of the Ring of Fire Mission Team, there is a brotherly bond that has been established between Nirya and Arumi, which will never be interrupted by distance, time and situation.

The look of Nirya's eyes could not be separated for a moment on his partner who returned to ride the decks of the Pinissi ship, and then left for Jayandra.

Beyond Nirya's expectations, Arumi Dyahrani, the former senopati will be Prabu Narendra's closest companion as Empress Jayandra. Arumi will spread his wings of influence as one of the most dedicated patrons and peacekeepers in all of Antapada. During the reign of Narendra and Arumilah the Jayandra Kingdom will enter its golden age.

What about Nirya? In her loneliness, all the Swarnara girl can do now is start her new life path, the path to peace in Antapada.

Illustration of Andry Chang's Nirya Panigara