Flying Umbrella Swordsman

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Two days later they arrived at the inn where Nyai Mandita had been staying before she went missing. But Adijaya's horse-drawn carriage stopped still far from the inn. Don't want to look flashy.

"It is better that Dinda accompany Bibi Sundari" Adijaya suggested.

"Will Kakang help later?"

"Of course, I'm going to look for evidence in my own way. While Dinda just help what Aunt Sundari needs,"

"All right then!"

Asmarini came down and accompanied Sundari into the inn. They headed straight for the owner's room.

"You're coming back" said the innkeeper named Tanwira. It seems that he is also waiting for Sundari. He looked at Asmarini for a moment.

"I need a description of my master, has there been enlightenment?"

"I only got one description, Nyai Mandita had met someone three days before disappearing,"

Sundari's face seemed radiant, there was hope he would find his master. "Do you know the guy?"

"His name is Sawitri, he happens to be a villager here. Looks like they're best friends,"

"Can you please describe the location of his house?"

"Of course!"

Then Tanwira gave what Sundari asked for. This woman is very grateful to the owner of this inn. A few days ago the owner could not give any information.

Because he felt responsible Tanwira looking for information to people who had seen the rich woman. Yes, Nyai Mandita rented a room for one full moon. But it was only three days that he was declared missing, as there was no reporting that he would complete his lease.

"Thank you for the help. Oh, yes, this is my friend Asmarini who will also help find Nyai Mandita!"

Asmarini nodded with a smile. Tanwira returned a smile as well.

Sundari and Asmarini soon went out again to the house of Sawitri. Tanwira seemed relieved after giving his testimony. However, his heart was still heavy because Nyai Mandita had already paid the rent. Should I return the rest to Sundari?

***

Nyai Mandita is the only daughter of a nobleman who served as a minister in a vassal kingdom. As a teenager he had a lover from among the common people.

They fall in love and plan to get married. However, both of Nyai Mandita's parents clearly did not approve of her due to caste differences. The lover disappeared somewhere because he felt humiliated.

While Nyai Mandita also does not want to be betrothed or married to anyone. He always refused his parents' choice. His life is also often blurred.

Because it made his mother so sickly that eventually died. Soon his father also followed because he could not resist the shame of having an unruly daughter. Even her behavior is like a cheap woman.

As a royal official, his parents left behind many treasures. Nyai Mandita packed all the treasures into five fairly large crates. The five chests were kept separate and no one knew but him.

He knew many men were trying to get close to him, as if he was sorry for his life. But he knew it was just a charade luring his heart. Their real goal is to target their property.

For more than twenty years, Nyai Mandita's life moved from the inn to another inn. But his treasure never runs out. Once renting a room at least one full moon.

When a robber forces him to tell his treasure depository, Nyai Mandita always has a way to escape the torture of robbers. Nor would he be lulled by a man with a sweet mouth. Even the one that came in a subtle way though, he was not tempted.

Until one day he met a sage who was full of authority and wisdom. A sage who shies away from the world. Every encounter, the sage always gives a message about the mortal life which he thinks is only deceiving.

"They always feel thirsty despite having an inexhaustible treasure of seven derivatives" said the sage. "But that was before I became my student,"

"I gained calm after living life with Eyang Resi," said one of his students from the noble class.

They gave all their property to the Rishis. Then the Danuranda Rishis redistributed the treasure to the poor.

That's how every sage of Resi Danuranda always makes her heart calm. No longer afraid of being chased by people who are after their property.

"If you're ready to be the happiest man, tell me right away." So the message of the sage at the end of each encounter.

***

Asmarini sensed that there was someone who always followed their trip since from the inn. However, the girl paid no heed because she felt no evil air.

Rumah Sawitri turned out to be quite far away in the countryside. The house is so simple the courtyard is also not spacious. Sundari knocked on the door.

Moments later from inside appeared a woman who was the same age as Nyai Mandita. Sawitri looked astonished because he did not know the two guests.

When the owner of the house invited in, Asmarini looked back. The people who followed him no longer existed. Maybe it's hiding somewhere.

After making small talk, Sundari then expressed the intention of his arrival.

"I'm Nyai Mandita's maid, I hear you know my master,"

"Right, he's one of my best friends. Looks like something happened to her, so you came here, did you?" Sawitri could read Sundari's unrest from the look on her face.

"Hey Mandita is missing, has Bibi not heard of this?" answer and ask Asmarini.

Sawitri did not show any surprise as if she already knew of the incident. But the answer he gave was another.

"I don't know yet, but it's not weird!"

Sundari and Asmarini looked at each other. They think this woman must know something. Or maybe he actually knows.

"I heard you met him a few days ago, did you really "ask Sundari.

"Yes!"

"Do you know anything so that it doesn't feel strange that my employer has disappeared?"

When Sawitri was about to reply, Asmarini suddenly lunged towards the door. His right leg kicked at the door, then there was a shriek outside. This girl immediately jumped out and attacked a middle-aged man.

It turned out that the man had silat as well. But he only dodged, not intending to retaliate or strike back. Asmarini remained suspicious. Why would he peek at the conversation earlier if there was no malicious intent?

Asmarini continued to urge the man. He intended to sum it up first to be corrected his testimony. However, after ten more moves, the man still survived. His inner energy was quite strong balancing the girl.

Sawitri and Sundari watched in front of the door. The existence of Asmarini is very helpful for situations like this, because Sundari is completely lacking in terms of silat science.

While Sawitri seemed to frown that had been wrinkled naturally before. He was watching the man who was facing Asmarini. Looks like he recognized her.

Who is that guy?