Junta & Wizarding World

#53 Slyn Kingdom

It was already noon, and the weather as usual was cloudy hot, today actually made Junta want to lie down inside the carriage and not move her body in the slightest due to the heat she felt during the day, today, but since the Junta had already entered the territory of the Slyn Kingdom, then it would be a pity if the Junta just lay inside the carriage and did not look around at the scenery around.

The first thing Junta saw when he entered the Slyn Kingdom were stones that looked like gems, they were quite large and had different colors, like there was red there, then there are purple, blue, yellow, orange and other colors that if the Junta mentioned will take time, some of the stones there are clear almost translucent, some are like ordinary stones, some are like ordinary stones, all the stones were shiny so it was very striking.

“Actually that colored stone what is Aya?”

“Ah, it is the stone ore Junta, the stone used to make weapons or shields, is this your first time coming to the Kingdom of Slyn Junta?”

“Junta is a wanderer who comes not from this land of Aya, and it feels like he has not traveled to this extent”

“Ah, then I think it is only natural that you do not know about this, the Kingdom of Slyn is a kingdom that is famous for the quality of its weapons or shield, as well as its armor, and that's all thanks to the material we used that was the colored stone you saw here”

“Even some 5th class have very good weapons that they get from trusted craftsmen in Slyn” Kingdom

“What does that mean you also have a weapon that comes from here Zonya?”

“Yes, I have it, but I choose not to wear it unless the situation really urges me to do that, so I drop my weapon to Association”

“Ah, backup weapon, but Zonya, for someone who makes fighting as his way of life, wouldn't it be nice if you always carry your best weapon? You never know with whom or what you will face on the field of battle”

“You were right Junta, but I chose to make it a spare weapon because the weapon is made of ore which is quite rare and made by a very reliable craftsman, I can't imagine what would happen if the weapon was lost or damaged”

“Once, it looks like it's a very expensive weapon”

“Very expensive, more or less worth 300 gold coins”

Junta was a little stunned to hear Zonya's statement, then she replied.

“ Are you sure that your weapon is made of ore which is quite rare?”

“Yes, I got the stone from the gift of completing a special request, so there's no way I'm remembering it wrong”

“I can not imagine the price of weapons made of ore stone is very rare.”.

Kou who had been quietly reading a book suddenly joined the conversation.

“If made of ore stone is very rare, actually depends on which type of stone is used, but more or less the selling price of the weapon can reach 600 gold coins”

“And it is the lowest price?”

“It is the lowest price”

Junta and Kou stared at each other with expressions that were hard to explain, they were at a loss for words as the price of the weapon said by Zonya made Junta unable to imagine him having to work and save as hard as he could to buy those 1 weapon.

“Zonya, remind me, have I ever asked you about how big a special request gift is?”

“The reward you can get from the special request actually depends on the difficulty level of the request itself, at the lowest there are 30 gold coins, and the average I used to see was about 50 gold coins”

“Se-It looks like class 5 is very easy if you want to buy a house..”.

“A gift of that size can not be obtained easily Alicia, special request is not a request that you can complete in a short time, and also not an easy request”

“Don't that mean the spare weapon you currently have is equivalent to a reward of 6 special requests Zonya?”

“Yes more or less, that is why I chose to use it in situations that really require me to wear it”

“Now I understand why”

After saying that, the Junta again looked around the scenery around him once again to see the colored stones.

“Wait a minute, if there are rare stones, does this mean the stones that are here are ordinary stones?”

“To be exact, the stones that are here are just ordinary stones and do not have a high price in the” market

“And where can we find this rare stone?”

“That's the hardest part Junta”

Aya said that while raising her hands slightly like a person who did not know what to do.

“Those rare stones can be anywhere, on the riverbed, in the forest, in the cave, but usually they can be found near the mountainous area, the, do you want to try finding Junta ore stones?”

“Not really, I have more important affairs than that, I'm just curious”

“If you feel you have high luck, maybe you can try it, many people in this kingdom who try their luck by looking for rare ore”

“Aya right, you can become rich in just a short time if you choose such a job, of course if you are lucky”

“Are you interested in this Zonya?”

“Not really, I prefer to be a member of the Association as it is today, I never felt that I had high luck”

After Zonya said that, Junta went back to looking at the scenery around him and he realized something.

Speaking of high problems, the Junta only realized that the road they passed was a little bumpy, there were many small climbs and roads that were a little meandering, as far as the eye can see there are many hills that have various heights, some are low, some are moderate and some are high, some are, the trees here also look a little shorter than those in the Kingdom of Aruf, but thicker than those in the Kingdom of Aruf, the type of tree also according to the Junta seems different even though the Junta still sees some of the same trees as the Junta saw in the Kingdom of Aruf.

“We will rest there briefly”

His zone pointed towards a fairly large stone bridge while saying so.

The bridge is located not far from the Junta position, so it only takes a short time to get there.

The bridge, of course, connects the two separate lands because of the river that flows between them, it is not a large river, but not a small river, the water is clear and the flow of the river is not too heavy, really a suitable river as a place of rest.

After arriving, Junta and Zonya got off the carriage while the others still chose to remain there while stretching their bodies.

“What will you do Zonya?”

“Taking water supply and washing some medicinal plants I got yesterday, help me carry this”

His zone threw something similar like a medium-sized jug towards the Junta, and of course the Junta could catch it easily.

“Luckily while we are at the border, we have no problem”

Zonya started the conversation while walking towards the river.

“That's all thanks to Aya, if Aya doesn't come with us, maybe the border guard troops will expel us”

“Actually I've thought about that possibility and have planned another route, but it's good that route we don't need”

Zonya said that while watching Junta fill the jug she was carrying with river water.

“That's enough Junta”

“Baik”

“A-What do you guys do?”

Alicia suddenly came out of nowhere.

“I want to wash the medicinal plants we got yesterday, you want to help?”

“I-Allow me!”

“Then I will go around if there is Alicia here”

“Alright, don't go too far, we're just here briefly”

Junta nodded in understanding then went to browse the river.

The river was completely clear to the point that the Junta could see the fish swimming in it, the river water also did not seem to be so deep that it seemed safe if the Junta went inside.

As the Junta was walking around looking at the river, the Junta noticed something stuck between the two medium-sized stones.

The two stones were under the bridge so the Junta could not see clearly what was stuck between the two stones.

Once close enough, Junta can confirm that the box is a box, the box is dark brown and medium-sized.

After retrieving the box, the Junta can see it more clearly, there is a key that can be rotated on the right side of the box, the Junta can see it more clearly, it was a key Junta had found in a robot toy in his world that could make the robot move if the key was played.

“What do you hold Junta?”

Suddenly Aya appeared behind the Junta.

“A box I found there”

“This... Music box?”

“Really?”

“Oh, this is still working, I did not expect after drifting carried by the river this box can still be used”

Unlike the Junta who had a slightly surprised expression, Aya looked at the box with a sad smile.

The chant of the song coming out of the box sounded like a lullaby, very calm and melodious, and Junta did not feel at all that it was a sad song, so why does Aya look so sad to see this box?

“I don't think this is a sad song Aya”

“Yes, this is not about the song, but about the box”

“What's wrong with this music box?”

“People here have old traditions that are still maintained, one of which is the tradition of washing beloved goods belonging to their loved ones who have died”

Right after Aya said that, the music box had finished playing the song.

“By doing that, we hope that our loved ones can bring their dear ones with them, yes even though I know that will not be able to happen”

Aya once again smiled sadly after saying that.

“Isn't it better to bury stuff like this with them?”

“I don't know, I also think like that, but drifting stuff like this in the river like giving us fortitude as well as can give a feeling that we have been able to release the departure of loved ones”

After saying that, Aya turned the lock of the box again and the song was again chanted by the box.

“It looks like the owner of this box is a little girl who likes to dance, somehow I can feel it”

Aya said that while smiling sadly.

“So, do I have to wash this box back into the river?”

Aya raised both her hands like a person who did not know what to do.

“I don't know, when someone washes things in the river, it means they've let go of their loved ones, I also often think what happens to things that are washed away like this, like this, maybe they got stuck like this box, maybe they ended up in the sea, maybe they were destroyed because of the swift water of the river and the rocks that were”

After saying that, Aya looked at the river then said.

“Since the war happened, I often saw there were many items that were washed away by the river, some of them were also stuck as you found this, some of them are also stuck, for some reason when I saw an incident like this, I could also feel the sadness of the people left behind, so usually I take the stuck item and then wash it again”

“What are you guys talking about?”

His zone suddenly came from beside Junta.

“I found this box there”

“So, tradition washed away stuff yeah, do you want to wash that stuff again Junta?”

“I don't know Zonya, what do you think?”

“I think it's up to you, in my opinion who has this item will be much happier if the item he loves is in the right hands”

“I can't argue with Zonya's opinion, sometimes I also think like that”

“So yes, then I think I will bring this, I think this is a good music box, it is unfortunate if this is destroyed or drowned in the sea”

”Then you have to take good care of it”

“Go get inside the Junta train, we will leave soon again, Aya, can you help me bring those medicinal plants”

“Sure Zonya”

After Aya leaves with Zonya, Junta walks towards the train and finds Kou inside staring at the map in front of her.

“What did you bring Brother?”

“A music” box

Kou smiled sadly before finally saying.

“That box reminds me of my music box that Mom used to give me as a birthday gift”

Kou said like that while turning the key that was in the box.

“Isn't the chant very good? Very soothing and meldu”

“Right sister, besides where did you find this box? I didn't think anyone could throw away a music box as good as this”

“I found it stuck among the rocks under the bridge, Aya said it's kind of a tradition to let go of their loved ones”

“Oh, interesting tradition, I did not think the Kingdom of Slyn had a tradition like this”

Kou said that while staring sadly at the music box that was in Junta's hands.

“So, do you want to do tracking today?”

“Yap, today we have not done any tracking, and as usual can I borrow Your Mana Brother?”

“Of course”

Kou smiled in response and then held his brother's hand and closed his eyes, not long after Kou closed his eyes, his body began to emit a blue light, as well as Junta's body, as well as Junta's, after the bodies of the two of them gave off a blue light, the black water in the bottle also emitted a bright blue light along with the map that was in front of Kou.

After the blue light lasted a few seconds, it suddenly disappeared from nowhere, either from Kou and Junta's body, or from the map or the black water bottle, after the blue light was gone, there was a white, circular beam shining on one part of the map, it came as if from under the map like someone was pointing a flashlight at the map.

“She moves again”

Kou said that with a serious tone.

“So far, our target is moving straight to the right, judging by its movement pattern, it looks like our target is a trader”

“It was a possibility Big Brother, but, is there any merchant who moves straight through the cities without turning? I mean here there's a city, then here, then there”

“Maybe he is collecting stuff?”

”Hmmmm”

Kou's current worries could be understood by the Junta, frankly speaking, the Junta was also worried about the movement of this target, too, what the Junta is worried about is whether this move was made by the Junta's target because the Junta's target knew he was being tracked? If the target was moving for this reason, then the tracking results Kou did every day would make the Junta doubtful.

“All we can do is track our target every day and hope this location is not a fake location”

“It would be very troublesome if it happened Kou”

“Where is Alicia?”

Suddenly Zonya came out of nowhere and said like that while putting down the things she was carrying.

“He's not here, there's only Kou when I came here”

“Can you find him Junta? Me and Aya have to lift a few more items”

“Tentu”

The junta jumped out of the carriage and walked down the river.

It felt like Alicia would not go all the way from the carriage, so somehow Junta had a premonition that he would find Alicia if she walked down the river.

And sure enough, in the distance Junta can see Alicia who was standing on the riverbank while looking to throw something.

“Do not pollute the river”

“Woah! Ju-junta! Since when have you been there?”

“What are you doing? We'll be leaving soon, you'd better hurry back”

“Ah, a-I understand, I was just trying to feed the fish that was here”

The junta looked towards the river and sure enough there were many fish gathered around Junta and Alicia.

The fish gathered as Alicia threw something into the river and devoured it, and went back to swim a little away when the food given by Alicia was up.

“Alright I'm done”

Alicia said that while smiling towards the fish that were in the river.

“Good, we should hurry back before Zonya protests to us”