
Wuuuussshhhh.
The shadow of Munding immediately shot towards the two people standing in front of him without issuing intents or entering combat mode. Munding was purely relying on his physical abilities. The ability he regained to train and improve with his silat technique after that humiliating night in Sukorejo.
Sunarya and Anggie who had been on standby took the horses to prepare to receive Munding's attack.
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A kick floated and was fended off by Sunarya. The man remained upright standing after receiving a kick from Munding. Anggie who saw their target now within striking distance threw a punch towards Munding quickly.
Munding jumps to the side to avoid Anggie's attack.
Sunarya who held his arm because of the Munding kick and felt pain earlier, also pushed forward and jumped towards Munding.
Soon, three human shadows exchanging attacks were seen among the trees in the dark of the night.
After five minutes they exchanged fruitless attacks, Sunarya jumped back followed by Anggie.
"It's endless" said Sunarya quietly as she stared intently at Munding.
Anggie. He knew what Sunarya meant.
"Don't mess around. Last afternoon I had clearly said that I would be serious against you," said Munding, "I don't know what your goals are, but one is for sure, you two are different from the rest of the team," continued.
Sunarya and Anggie showed surprised expressions while listening to Munding's words.
For a moment, the atmosphere became silent in that place.
"Munding, we don't know your history with the Army. Our goal is only one, making sure that you are not a spy sent by the other party to thwart our mission" Sunarya said slowly.
"We, the soldiers, were educated from the beginning and emboldened by our unity. To get to this stage, I don't know how many internal tests we have passed. There is no traitor among us. You're the only member who can't be guessed at and still doubt his loyalty" Anggie said.
"I'm militant. Lying and using deception was not something my teacher taught me. I'm not a spy" replied Munding.
"We can't easily believe your words, ka ... "
Sunarya's words came to a halt as it was cut by Munding quickly, "i don't know with the rest of the team. But you two should know best. You were educated as fighting wolves by militant methods, right?"
"Did your mentor never teach you to trust your instincts?"
"Ask yourself, am I your enemy or not?"
"Am I a threat or a friend?"
"You should have had the answer when we first met this afternoon. Because the three of us were trained in the same method" Munding said.
Sunarya and Anggie looked at each other and lowered their heads. They both knew that Munding was not their enemy, but there was an instruction from the operation commander who told them to test Munding and if it could get him out of the Red and White team.
"Let's! After all he is not our direct superior," Sunarya said towards Anggie slowly.
Anggie nodded her head with a small smile.
"Munding, welcome to the team. We hope you can keep our secret about our militant-style training" Anggie said.
Munding realized that the two of them were attacking him because of someone's orders, but to what extent? Just testing? Or maybe even hurt?
When he heard Sunarya's last sentence just now, Munding realized that the one who told them both must not be from the Navy or even not from the military. Perhaps the giver of command was only the temporary superior of Sunarya and Anggie.
The three men lowered their horses and fell silent.
"You're strong. Even though I haven't unleashed my strength to the fullest and entered combat mode, I think the result will still be the same" Sunarya muttered.
"It's all pointless and pointless, isn't it?" tanya Munding answered Sunarya's praise.
"You mean?" answer Sunarya.
"You all look hostile to me. Then you two came to chase and attack me at night, when it was my first day joining the team" Munding said softly.
"We are not hostile. We've never met before. There must be a reason you all do this. Otherwise, all this is just pointless action, meaningless action."
"Do you soldiers like to do this kind of useless act?" ask Munding.
Sunarya smiled wryly.
"Munding, forgive us. You're a civilian. Have you ever imagined being a soldier? When we have to carry out commands that sometimes go against our instincts and conscience?" said Sunarya with a face that looked a little sad.
"But we are proud to do it. Because for the sake of the sovereignty of the country, there must be people like us who bear this burden. Let us sacrifice for you" Sunarya continued, clenching her jaw.
Munding was shocked when he heard Sunarya's words.
'Executing an order even when it's not in accordance with the heart?'
"Wouldn't a fighting wolf be initiated when he trusts his instincts wholeheartedly?" munding said in his heart, "if we can even put aside our instincts for the sake of orders from superiors, how can they be initiated?" he continued in his heart.
This time, the question of the method the military used to train its fighting wolves was very disturbing and attracted Munding's interest. It was much more attention-grabbing about who ordered these two to follow him and ambush him.
"You're militant-educated, right?" ask Munding a little doubt.
"Yes. At first, we did a wakening in a militant way but did initiation by military methods" Anggie replied.
At this time, Munding realized, everyone, whoever he is and whatever his character, must have a story in his life.
They also must have been through something that might have been much heavier than what Munding had experienced. Munding also now knows, all life lessons and experiences can be taken from anyone and at any time. He never knew when he would get something new in his life.
Munding then smiled towards the two of them. He who had looked tense and wary of Sunarya and Anggie also gradually relaxed.
Anggie and Sunarya smiled at Munding who was now much friendlier. As Munding completely did not emit any more hostile intent, Sunarya stepped forward and extended her hand towards Munding.
"Welcome to the Red and White Team. I am Sunarya, just call me Arya. I will protect your back with all my life while fighting, I hope you can do the same for me," Sunarya said slowly.
"I will do what you did for me" replied Munding, clasping tightly onto Sunarya's palm.
Anggie just chuckled without reaching out, "I'm Anggie" said the sweet girl, short and firm.
That night, Munding officially became a member of the Red and White team after small discussions with Sunarya and Anggie. An opportunity that makes Munding curiosity piqued against the military-style Wolf Fighter training method.