Junta & Wizarding World
#50 Border Areas
The weather during the day is as usual sunny and hot, fortunately in the sky there are some clouds that are very helpful in reducing the heat that Junta feels, at this time, Junta was lying inside the carriage while closing his eyes to rest, of course he was inside together with Kou who was reading a book, then in front of the carriage, precisely in the coachman section, of course, there was Aya, Alicia and Zonya talking as usual.
Actually before departing some hours ago, Junta advised Zonya to remain in Kloria City for a while, Junta made such a decision because she saw Zonya was worried about the security of the city, short story after Zonya returned from her examination, about the class 5 monsters that she heard from someone's quarrel yesterday, Zonya confirmed the existence of class 5 monsters as many as about 18 tails, she said, the monster was exactly the same as described by someone who had a fight yesterday, Zonya had indeed killed all 18 of them so that the circumstances around Kloria City should now be safe, he said, but still Zonya was still worried, so before leaving Zonya gave a report to the Association receptionist in the city.
Actually Junta is not at all a problem if they have to settle in the City of Cloria for at least the next 1 day, all this time Junta, Kou, Zonya, Aya and Alicia continue to move quickly, during this trip they usually never settle too long in a city, usually they only spend 1 night in the city and leave when the sun rises, but it is not always like that, he said, The junta has also been settled in a city for about 2 or 3 days, such as when running Mr. Clark's request or like in the City of Cloria which the Junta has just left, since this rapid movement of Junta was not at all a problem if he had to stay in the City of Cloria for another day, Junta also thought that Aya and Alicia also needed some time to rest.
Feeling like moving his body, Junta chose to get up and move closer towards the coachman's seat.
“Where is our destination today Zonya?”
Zonya stopped her conversation with Aya and Alicia before saying.
“We are close to the kingdom of Slyn, and if we estimate me right, we will soon enter the area of that kingdom, it looks like for tonight we will stay in the open”
“E-Eh? Will we stay in hu-hutan?”
“That's just the possibility of Alicia, I'll look for another place besides the forest to spend the night today”
“Kingdom Slyn.. Time really passes by quickly”
Aya said that while looking at the street that was in front of her.
“Yes, we will soon enter the Kingdom of Slyn and you will soon return to your home Aya”
Zonya said that while looking at Aya who was on her left.
“By the way where is your home Aya?”
“The village I live in is not too far from the border of the Kingdom of Slyn with this kingdom Junta, it is a simple village named Mori” Village
Aya said that with a smile, but suddenly her expression changed to worry then said.
“Hopefully my place of residence is fine”
“Mari wish the best”
Zonya said that while looking at the streets with a serious expression.
Maybe this has something to do with the results of Kou's investigation yesterday, about the plan of The Fingers who want to raise 2 class 8 monsters, it seems like Zonya is really worried about that and keeps thinking about it, if you think about it, again, The Fingers who were planning something plus the condition of the war-torn Kingdom of Slyn, seemed to be true what Zonya said, indeed, currently Junta and the others could only wish the best for Mori Village.
“This trip is still a bit long Junta, if you want to sleep then sleep”
“Then I will leave the rest to you Zonya”
And after saying that Junta lay down again in the carriage and closed his eyes to sleep.
- Time quickly passed, the day that was noon was now afternoon, the orange color was slowly coloring the clear sky without clouds and the atmosphere that had been hot enough now had turned warm, the color of orange slowly colored the clear sky without clouds, because I slept a few hours ago, junta's body felt that it had gotten enough rest so Junta slowly opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was Kou sleeping beside him and also Aya sleeping on the side Kou, not wanting to wake his sister up, Junta slowly woke up from his sleep and moved slowly to the coachman's seat.
“You woke up in a good time Junta, if my estimate is right, we will soon arrive at a suitable place for us to spend the night today”
“Good, by the way did you not sleep Alicia?”
“Ti-No.. I've been here talking lightly with Zonya”
“That's why I said you woke up at a good time Junta”
“Zo-Zonya!”
Zonya chuckled after hearing Alicia's response, and of course Junta had no idea what was going on.
Not long after, in the distance, the Junta saw something on the side of the road, after the Junta observed again it seemed like it was a campsite, the campsite could be said to be quite large, there are tents on the right and left side of the road, plus there are several fences surrounding the tents, the atmosphere of the camp is very similar to the camp owned by General Barmun, the campground, it could be said that it seemed like it was a military encampment.
“There's what this”
Zonya said that after realizing that not far in front of her was a campground.
“I-It doesn't look like a traders' camp.. Pe-Military friendliness?”
Alicia said that while focusing on looking towards that campground.
“I did not get word that this area fell into the hands of the Kingdom of Slyn”
“Ka-Then is this kingdom's military camp?”
“I think that's the biggest possibility, but just in case prepare yourself”
Zonya sped up the speed of her chariot and it did not take long for them to reach the camp, and true what Zonya said, the camp was the military camp of this kingdom, the Kingdom of Aruf.
“Stop!”
Just as the train was approaching the camp, there were 2 guards crossing their spears to block Zonya from passing through the camp.
After the two guards crossed their spears there were 1 more guard who walked over and stood behind the crossed spear, the guard was wearing heavy armor just like the 2 guards blocking Zonya and the guard was also carrying a sword at her waist.
“This area is closed, please go from here”
His zone that heard this immediately showed his necklace that he was wearing.
“Class 5, there is a special request I have to run so let me pass”
When Zonya showed her the necklace, the 3 Guards who blocked her Zonya looked a little surprised, but the guard standing behind the crossed spear looked like it would not change his decision so he said.
“This area is closed, although you are class 5, you must not pass this area, please leave here”
Right after he said that, there were many guards who came and formed a line behind the guard who was standing behind the spear, the line really looks like a line aimed at blocking someone.
“Zo-Zonya.. Maybe we should go through the detour?”
“The only safe area for us to spend the night is the area behind this campground, we may be able to pass the detour, which is a detour, but on the road there is no safe area to spend the night, plus the day is already afternoon so turning is not a good option”
After saying that, Zonya got off the train while raising her hands to be level with her head, indicating she was unarmed or intent on seeking unrest.
“I'm running a special request that requires me to go to Varka Kingdom as soon as possible, do you guys really want to block me here and make a lot of people die? Do you understand what you're doing now? This is a special request, lives that somehow there are how many are at stake right now, can you really bear the burden of grief from those left behind?”
After Zonya spoke like that, the guards standing there looked sad and confused, they were soldiers and the soldiers certainly knew what it was like to lose someone they cared about, zonya's way of dialogue with these soldiers according to the Junta is correct.
“I'm sorry we are class 5, but again this area has been closed, just like you who are running the task, we are here also running the task, this is not something that is personal”
The soldier standing behind the crossed spear suddenly said that while closing his eyes.
“What is this?”
Suddenly appeared someone who came out of nowhere, when judging from her voice, she was a woman, she was, his height was more or less the same as Zonya and he was wearing a dark brown robe that covered his entire body, he was also wearing a plain black mask that covered his entire face.
“Not a big problem, only a class 5 wants to pass”
The masked man looked towards Zonya before he said.
“This area is closed, no one can pass through this area even though class 5, go from here if you do not have bad intentions”
“I am in a hurry, passing the detour is also not an option and I don't think I need to explain why”
Seeing that the situation was not good like this, Junta finally got off the train and walked to Zonya's side and said.
“We are not at all suspicious people or anything, we just want to pass this road peacefully, you can check us or our train if indeed you do not believe”
“I will say it once again and this is a warning, this area is closed, please leave here, we are here just running the command given to us and if you guys do not leave, please leave, then you will be considered enemies who are trying to do something in this camp”
The masked man began to take out the knife that was under his cloak which signified this threat was really serious, after the masked man took out his knife, which was, the other soldiers guarding the encampment also began to prepare their respective weapons.
Kou and Aya wake up because of this crowd, so Kou and Aya also come down from the train, Kou walks beside her Brother and Aya walks to Kou's side, Alicia also came down when she saw Kou coming down, the situation was not good at all here, it seemed like this area was completely closed and heavily guarded, though, there is no doubt that this camp is a very important camp.
“I strongly advise you to leave here immediately before we take decisive action”
The masked man raised his voice when he said that.
“Zonya, I think we should take the detour”
“I actually also disagree with the detour, but what Big Brother said was true Zonya”
The Zonya was silent for a moment to think, and in the midst of that silence, the Junta heard the sound of a horse running, it came from behind him so the Junta turned its head to see who it was.
There are 4 horses running towards this camp, 2 of which are familiar Junta figures, namely Hako and Ratu Rana, while the other 2 figures were the same figure as those who were threatening them now, namely the figure who wore a dark brown robe and a plain black mask.
As Queen Rana and Hako drew nearer, all the soldiers who were there knelt on one foot as a pedestal, all of them paying their respects to the ruler of the kingdom, of course Zonya, Alicia and Aya who saw this warrior suddenly looked back and did the same.
“Psst! The junta! Kneel down! Kou too!”
His zone suddenly spoke softly to Junta who was standing beside him.
“Uh... Do we have to Sister?”
“What did you say Kou?! We have a queen! Not an ordinary leader!”
Right after Zonya said that, Queen Rana and Hako had already arrived at the encampment, everyone who was there kneeling down to pay their respects except for Junta and Kou, the one who was there, of course Junta and Kou did not kneel because they usually did not do that when meeting Queen Rana or Hako.
“Oh? Isn't this Junta and Kou?”
Hako said that right after she stopped her horse not far from Junta and Kou.
“Junta and Kou, I did not expect we would meet here”
Queen Rana who came after Hako also stopped her horse just not far from Hako.
“Halo Ratu Rana, and also Hello Hako”
Hako got off her horse followed by Queen Rana and 2 masked men who were dancing to them, Hako walked over to the Junta saying.
“What are you doing here? Running request?”
“You can think of it that way, we have to go somewhere that requires us to pass through the Kingdom of Slyn, that's why we are here”
“And these 3 people are?”
Queen Rana looked carefully at her kneeling Zonya paying her respects, Queen Rana actually already knew who Zonya was, but Queen Rana kept asking for the sake of opening a normal introductory session.
“Greetings Ratu Rana and greetings General Hako, I am Zonya, a member of the 5” class Association
“Da-And I am A-Alicia! Member Association class 2!”
“I Aya..”
Aya introduced herself in a slightly trembling voice.
“Aya... Are you from Slyn Kingdom?”
When Queen Rana asked like this, Hako reflexively held the sword she had on her plate.
“Let's just relax Queen Rana, she is indeed from the Slyn Kingdom but she is not someone dangerous, she is just an ordinary country girl that we are transporting back to her home”
After Junta said that, Hako no longer held her sword and was no longer in standby mode.
“Once it seems, if Junta alone guarantees this girl, then I will absolutely not ask again, you guys can stand now”
Right after Queen Rana said that, Zonya, Alicia and Aya stopped their respect.
“Seeing this crowd.. Looks like I understand what is going on, I'm sorry Junta they just executed an order from Queen Rana”
“Nothing Hako, I understand they are just running command”
“Warrior!”
“Ya!”
“Prepare for banquet! We will welcome guests today inI!”
“Ya!”
And quickly the soldier who was there immediately went somewhere.
“Let's go in, you guys I'll accept as my guests today”
Queen Rana said that while smiling.
While walking into the campground, the Junta looked around, the camp was actually not a small campground, but not very large either, the encampment contained soldiers who wore heavy armor and there were some people who wore ordinary clothes without armor, the campground looked busy as there were many people passing by in quick movements as if they were being chased by time.
“What is this Queen Rana really about?”
“This is a campground arranged by Ratu Rana as a center of information and planning, the land we are stepping on now is a border area between the Kingdom of Aruf and the Kingdom of Slyn, he said, and if you walk east for about 1 hour by horse, then you will find the battlefield there”
“So, no wonder this campground is heavily guarded”
After the Junta responded to Hako's statement, they had unknowingly reached a place that seemed to be their goal.
“Rest you in this tent, me and Ratu Rana will prepare the banquet”
“Rest with comfortable”
After saying that, Hako and Queen Rana went together to another tent.
Inside the tent, there was nothing fancy, just a round table and 6 chairs surrounding it.
The junta sat on one of the chairs followed by Kou who sat to his left.
“Looks like you have something to tell Junta”
Zonya said that while sitting on one of the chairs.
“A-What really happened?! B-How did Ratu Rana get to know about Junta?!”
Alicia said that while sitting in a hurry.
“Thank you Junta, already helped me earlier”
And the last one was Aya who sat to the right of the Junta.
“Let me explain”
After saying that, Kou let out a short sigh then said.
“You can assume that we and Queen Rana, as well as Hako, are quite familiar with each other, at that time we met because of a misunderstanding between us and can be said since then we started to know each other
“Either why your explanation sounds suspicious Kou, are you not a member of the kingdom? Maybe in your home country? I can't believe there's an ordinary person close enough to a queen to the point that she doesn't have to pay homage to that queen”
“You can assume that Ratu Rana and Hako quite like us”
The explanation that Kou was doing now was completely in line with the Junta's wishes, the Junta actually did not really want to reveal its true power to Zonya or Alicia, either, indulging his original strength in others is not the right decision according to the Junta.
His zone was still staring at Junta and Kou with a suspicious look, but that gaze slowly faded and was replaced with an ordinary gaze.
“Alright if that is the case, if you do not know Queen Rana or Hako, maybe we will not be here now, or maybe another possibility Aya will be arrested”
“No need to thank, it's not something big”
“Ka-Because we're here, Ba-What if we spend the night at this campground? Se-At least here is safer than out there.”.
“What do you think Junta?”
“I don't think it's a problem, I'm sure Ratu Rana and Hako also want the same”
“To-Please talk to Queen Rana Junta”
“Will I do”
