Queen Without Crown

Chapter 140 Obstacles

Eldrige stood looking at the carcass of the animal he killed last night. As expected, the beast was a bear. But what amazes him is how a bear can break into the house.

"Did you forget to lock the door last night? " Task Eldrige at the tavern owner's man.

"I happened to go out for a while to check the firewood. Maybe I didn't lock the door properly. " Said the man nervously.

"Is this the beast that often attacks people? " Tanya Eldrige.

"Maybe, because I've never seen it myself. "

Some villagers came to see the dead bear. They are convinced that it is the animals that often attack at night.

"thank you. Master has already managed to kill the beast. We can get out at night safely. " Said a man who served as the Village Chief.

"Alright, since everything is done I'll leave now. " Said Eldrige.

"If you may know, where are you going? " Ask the Village Chief.

"I want to go to Kardi's house. "

"Kardi who works as a coachman? Isn't he in the capital? " The Village Chief looked confused.

"I heard he's back. " Eldrige looked at the Village Chief.

"But no one knows it. Maybe you heard wrong?"

"I'll check it to make sure." Eldrige was not affected by that word.

"Then I will escort you. Cardi's house is a little hard to find. " Said the Village Chief.

After paying the services of staying Eldrige immediately went to follow the Village Chief. The road they walked through was narrow and flanked by forests. When they were already a little deep inside, suddenly the Village Chief spurred his horse even tighter and made his mount jump a few meters.

Sraak!

Before Eldrige could think any further, he and his horse suddenly fell down. His horse neighed in shock and circled around limping around in the 10-meter deep hole that was now locking them up.

Eldrige looked up. Some faces looked at him from up there. One of them is the Village Chief.

"What do you want? " Shouted Eldrige furiously.

"It's not our fault. Why did you come here and disturb the peace of this village? " Ask the Village Chief.

"I'm not bothering you guys. I'm just here looking for Kardi! "

"Speak as you like, sir, we won't believe it. Maybe you can talk to that poor horse? " The Village Chief laughed mockingly and was followed by his friends.

"Did you guys take that bear off on purpose last night? "

"really. We did not expect that Master had killed him when we had to go to great lengths to capture the beast. "

"I didn't mean to come here badly. I just wanted to ask Kardi something. "

"Well, it's a pity that your friend killed him first. "

"Kill him? " Eldrige's eyes were shocked.

"That woman looks almost like Mister." The Village Chief looked at Eldrige fiercely.

"Women? " Eldrige jumped in shock.

"She's very pretty. Although it looks a bit like the Elfians but we sure don't. She has a magical ability that makes us think she's a fairy."

"What does that woman ask about Cardi? "

"Where do we know? "

"Can I see Kardi's mom? "

"Well what else to see him? The poor woman is still distressed by the death of her son."

"I swear it has nothing to do with Kardi's killer. You can tie me up just in case I won't hurt Kardi's mom. "

"Why is Master still pushy? "

"Because the information I need will lead me to find someone. "

"Who? "

"My future wife. "

"Wife candidate? "

"We've been separated since the war broke out. After the war I began to trace it. Last time I heard that my future wife was using Kardi's services to go somewhere." Eldrige looked at the people above him desperately.

"I have to find her before the woman. "

"So you know that woman? "

"If my guess isn't wrong, it's the woman who's trying to separate us. I'm afraid if my future wife meets a fate like Kardi." Eldrige looked sad and his voice was heartbreaking.

Sounds of whispers from up there. They began to argue to keep Eldrige locked up or take him off. Apparently the story of two lovers who were separated made them touched.

"Well sir, we'll take Mr. Kardi home to see his mother. "

They then stretched out a rope. Some people got down and started pushing the horse up the board they were leaning on. Although the effort was quite tiring and took a while, yet they managed to take the horse up.

"I'm sorry, sir. " Said the Village Chief. A regretful look was also attached to all the faces of the other villagers.

A woman opened the door as soon as they arrived. The surprised Raut could not be hidden once he saw Eldrige.

"He's going to meet Ms. Patmi. " The Village Chief said to the woman.

Although still shocked, the woman walked away from the door and let them in. Eldrige was ushered into a simple room where an elderly woman lay staring at a window.

"Mrs Patmi, someone wants to meet." The Village Chief.

The woman's gaze turned to her guest. Bu Patmi stared at the pair of red eyes that looked like rubies. The woman then sat down on her bed.

"Master what do you want? " There was no hostility in his voice.

"I want to ask. Where did Kardi take Tabib Bagio last time? " Tanya Eldrige.

"The Lord's question is exactly the same as that woman's. " The old woman's mouth became cloudy. " I remember it clearly because the woman asked my son many times."

"Did Kardi say it? "

"In the end yes, after the woman threatened to kill me. " A speck of tears flowed from the corner of the woman's eyes and continued to descend past her wrinkled cheeks until it finally fell on her lap.

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Kardi. And I also regret having interfered in this time of mourning." Eldrige looked at the woman sincerely.

".... But I need that information to find my future wife." Eldrige's gaze met the old woman's gaze.

"Will that woman hurt your future wife? "

"I'm afraid that woman doesn't hesitate to do it. " Say Eldrige. His voice contained worry.

"I suspect the woman loves Master. "

"But I don't love him. " Said Eldrige firmly.

The old woman smiled and nodded her head. "My son has tried to prevent it, sir. Cardi is a loyal person. My son has worked for many years on the Physician Bagio although not every day hired.".

"Kardi kept his loyalty until the end. I admire him." Eldrige said solemnly.

"Sozo Port." The old woman looked at Eldrige. " Kardi escorted Tabib Bagio and his family to the port of Sozo. "

*****

Dewanata Palace is preparing to welcome the arrival of the prince from Alsatia. The magnificent palace was decorated thus beautifully. The marble floors are rubbed in such a way that they can almost be used for mirroring.

"I'm so nervous, Juwita. I was afraid to meet the prince. " Daughter Pertiwi said as she peeked at the preparations.

"Don't be afraid. If you don't like it, speak frankly to your father." Princess Juwita stroked her cousin's shoulder.

"I have a feeling I won't like the prince. You already know the reason, right? " Princess Pertiwi said in a soft voice.

"Is it worth my brother to be compared to that prince? " Ningrum looked sad.

"Don't talk like that, Ningrum. Isn't your brother noble-hearted? He saved Juwita despite not knowing her. To me, it is the goodness of heart that determines the quality of a person." Princess Pertiwi's face seemed to glow as she said so.

"Yes, but office and power cannot be ignored. The royal family would definitely be juxtaposed with someone equal. " Answer Ningrum.

"Your words are correct, Ningrum. But I will fight for my love. " Pertiwi Princess was silent for a moment, her gaze fixed on the slightly fat girl.

"Please ask Bagas about his feelings for me." The successor of the Dewanata Kingdom was begging Ningrum.

"But.. but what if my sister doesn't love Mr. Princess? " Task Ningrum carefully.

"If that's the case, then I'll marry whoever my father's betrothal is. " Reply answered Princess Pertiwi.

"Pertiwi, but I'm worried that this will harm Bagas." Princess Juwita tried to resuscitate Princess Pertiwi from her feelings of love that were not necessarily reciprocated.

"Will he sacrifice for me if he loves me? " Task Princess Pertiwi.

"That's what I'm worried about." Reply Princess Juwita.

"Juwita, have you ever been in love? Aren't you going to do everything you can to unite with your lover? " Princess Pertiwi's question is very interesting.

Ningrum looked at Princess Juwita sadly. Princess Pertiwi did not know the story about Eldrige so she asked like that.

"I will sacrifice myself for the safety of my loved ones. Loving someone doesn't mean having to be with him." Princess Juwita said with a bitter feeling.

"That's our difference, Juwita. I believe in true love. I will not be afraid of anyone to be able to unite with the person I love. " Princess Pertiwi said confidently.

"really. That's our difference. " Said Princess Juwita.

The three of them walked down the corridor of the palace on the second floor. The twilight sun glared gently past the circular balcony. Suddenly there was a noise down there. With quick steps the three went towards the balcony and looked out.

"What'sthat? " Task Princess Juwita when she sees the cavalry down there. They were accompanied by a group of music players. The flowers were scattered along the steps of the group.

"The company of the Kingdom of Alsatia has arrived! " Shouted one of the royal staff.

The three girls who were looking over the balcony looked at each other. They noticed a man coming down from the back of a very handsome white horse. His steps were firm and his bearing was so authoritative.

Suddenly the man looked up at the girls. His smile expanded with a pair of cold-looking eyes. The three girls secretly shuddered.

Princess Juwita noticed that familiar-looking face. Suddenly his hand squeezed the silk cloth of his head covering as soon as it recognized the man. His hands were cold and sweaty.

"Welcome to Prince Awang! " The voice of King Badre is heard.

Princess Juwita and Ningrum both gulped. So narrow is this world!