Reveal The Secret's
CHAPTER 7 _ The Lonely Forest
They also began the journey to the forest in question.
If their journey is smooth, the approximation to arrive is at midnight, as they begin the journey during the day, when the sun is directly overhead.
But reality is not as expected. Something suspicious appeared in the middle of the journey when they entered a valley.
“Sasha stop” shouts Zen
“There's what Uncle” asked Sasha surprised
“My feelings are not good, it seems we are followed by something” Zen said as he looked around
There was a rumbling sound from the top of the hill beside them stopped
“Sasha lookout” said Guin encouraged Sasha to avoid falling a large rock from the top of the hill
“You're okay Sasha” asked Zen
“It's okay uncle, just my leg feels a little pain” gauze Sasha while holding her right leg
“Thank you for your actions just now, I don't know what will happen if you don't see the stone fall” Zen told Guin
“Uncle could see Guin” asked Sasha with a flabbergasted face in shock
“So his name is Guin, I have seen him from the beginning and the owl who always follows wherever you go
Sasha does not know that Zen can actually see Guin and Oly, so Sasha does not tell about Guin and Oly.
“The ghostly dragon is named Oly uncle, the two of them will also help me while solving the puzzles in the book, why can uncle see them” explained Sasha to Zen
“There is a certain reason why I can see them” Zen said with a smile
While they were still talking, there was a rumbling sound again, but the source of the sound was not from above, but from underground
“Be careful Sasha, don't let your guard down Zen said
They also turn their backs and close their bodies so that around where they stand can be monitored
“In there” shouts Zen while pointing at the ground raised upwards
As they faced the same direction, a creature came out from the ground.
“Be careful Sasha, I know this creature” Zen said while protecting Sasha
“Ha... ha.. ha... long time no meet Zen” said the creature with a heavy voice
“Horned python, it turns out you are still alive” shouted Zen to the snake
“Ha... ha.. ha... you think it can be that easy to kill me, you don't joke Zen” said the snake whose entire body had already appeared to the surface
“Uncle knows about this big snake” asked Sasha in a panicked tone
“Yes, I have been to this place and met this rotten snake, but my journey at that time was not to go to the dark forest” replied Zen
A large python with horns on its head had indeed fought Zen. Zen almost defeated this snake but Zen immediately left before making sure this huge snake was killed.
“At that time you would have beaten me because I was off guard, but not for now” said the snake that was getting closer
“Then, let's repeat our fight” challenge Zen
They also fight. It seems that this snake has learned a lot about Zen fighting style.
Zen had above average speed, until Sasha could not see Zen's movements that looked like angina.
“Ha... ha.. ha.. you think you can still fight me that way little Zen” said the snake mocked Zen
Unaware by Zen, the snake raised its huge tail and struck Zen's body.
“Aaaaa..” shouted Zen who bounced towards Sasha.
“Uncle is okay, let me help you face this ugly snake” said Sasha who was upset
“Don't Sasha, this snake has incredible ingenuity, It will learn our every move quickly. When I fought him first, I was only lucky because he did not know about my speed” said Zen who was lying down while holding his chest
“Let me alone face this rotten snake” Zen said as he tried to get up
“You still dare to fight Zen” asked the snake in a mocking tone
“For you damn snake” said Zen shouting and advancing to attack the big python
They continued the fight, several times Zen bounced but still insisted on fighting the big snake.
“Hahhh... There must be a weak point on this damn snake, but where. My chest hurts so much” said Zen holding in pain
“Uncle Zen, let me help” shouted Sasha
“No, Guin, take care of Sasha, lest she advance to fight” Shouted Zen
Zen was still trying to defeat the snake, but every way he used always failed because it was managed by a large python.
“Guin, there must be a way to defeat this snake, can you see the weak point of Guin” asked Sasha
“Let me see” said Guin who focused on looking at the entire large snake
As long as Guin detected the weak spot of the python, Zen was still trying to attack and Zen bounced back many times.
Then a few hours later Guin shouted
“Meet, I managed to find his weak point” shouted Guin
“Tell me Guin” pinta Sasha
“The weak spot is on the back of his head.Many people must think the weak spot is in the horn. I'm sure Uncle Zen tried to attack his horn because he thought it was his weak point” Guin told Sasha
“Then how do we attack the back of his head” asked Sasha
“It is possible that if the attention of the snake is diverted we can attack its weak point” said Guin while thinking
“I have a way” said Sasha who was also thinking
Sasha tries to communicate with Zen from a distance
“Uncle Zen, can you hear me” Sasha said as she held her necklace and closed her eyes
“Sasha, yes, I heard you” saut Zen
“The weak spot of the snake was on the back of his head, what uncle could distract the snake completely” asked Sasha
“Then after that how” asked Zen
“Oly will attack the back with the knife I brought” explained Sasha
“Alright, I will try that way” Zen replied with passion
Zen attacked the snake again to take his eyes off
“Oly, when the snake is distracted, attack the back of his head, there is only one chance, please do not fail” said Sasha as she gave a small knife tucked in his waist
Sasha chose Oly to do this task because Sasha thought, owls can fly without sound, and can also pounce on their prey quickly and accurately.
Oly also went in a direction that could not be seen by the snake, quickly Oly flew towards the back of the big snake and locked his target
When completely distracted, Oly was ready to attack
“Now Oly” shouted Zen loudly
Oly flew quickly and managed to stick the small knife he carried right at the weakness point of the big python
“Success” said Zen lying in front of a fallen snake
“Finally, can be beat” said Sasha smiling
Sasha immediately approached Zen who was lying down
“Uncle Zen, how are you” asked Sasha while holding Zen's chest
“Only minor injuries, short breaks will also recover” replied Zen
Sasha helped Zen to sit down and give him some drinking water.
After he finished drinking, Zen looked cross-legged and put his hands together. Because Sasha knew Zen was not an indiscriminate person, Sasha allowed Zen to focus on his current position
While resting, Sasha was always wary of the situation in her current place.
But due to exhaustion, Sasha also accidentally fell asleep next to Zen who was sitting.
***
After a long time Zen kept silent, he finally opened his eyes and saw Sasha who was asleep.
“Do I have meditated long enough” Zen asked Guin
“Yes, long enough sir, Sasha also fell asleep while guarding you” Guin replied
Zen awakens Sasha to continue the journey
“Sasha, wake up, let's continue the journey. Our journey is still very far” said Zen who woke Sasha
After Sasha woke up, they tidied up the luggage that was scattered on the ground before finally continuing the journey.
But there is a strange thing that is seen by Sasha when he will order a horse to walk.
There was a green light burning from the weak point of the snake attacked by Oly.
They also came back down from the horses.
“See uncle, there is a green light from the snake's head” said Sasha as she approached the snake that was already lying in front of them
“Be careful Sasha, it could be toxic” said Zen reminding Sasha who was about to pick up an object that emits green light
“Uncle, I found a stone from the head of this snake” Sasha said as she held the stone she took
The stone that Sasha took was not so big, only as big as a chicken egg, with a round shape but not as smooth as an egg
“What can we bring this uncle” asked Sasha
“Bring it up, it doesn't seem like it's a danger” Zen said
Sasha took the stone and they went back on their way.
***
It was getting dark, with the uphill road conditions also growing high grass forcing them to stop the journey.
“It looks like we can't continue the journey for now” Zen said as he halted the pace of the horse
“Yes uncle, it is very dark, the road is also so difficult” said Sasha who looked around
“We should spend the night here, tomorrow morning we continue our journey” said Zen
“Good Uncle” replied Sasha
They also got off the horses and took down the things they were carrying.
Sasha chided the wood while Zen made a bonfire. They cook food with ingredients that have previously been prepared.
“Uncle, I have been in this dimension long enough, why my necklace is not on” asked Sasha
“You are still running errands here, if your task is done, the necklace will light” replied Zen
“So like that” saut Sasha
While waiting for their food to ripen, Sasha and Zen prepared a place for them to sleep.
But the disturbance came back.
“Uncle, I heard something” said Sasha directly holding the sword that was on her waist
“Stay alert, in a forest like this is no wonder if we get a lot of distractions” said Zen who already holds his sword
Seen from a distance a pair of glowing eyes
“What is uncle” Sasha said in a soft voice
“Don't make a sudden move, it looks like it's a beast” Zen said
The pair of eyes were getting closer and more visible black hairy body with a crawl path
“It looks like it's a wild beast uncle” said Sasha
“Not, in this place there are no wild animals, it must be a creature of a kind with a large python earlier” explained Zen
Finally a huge black creature like a tiger with long fangs as well as sharp hooves was in front of them.
“Hmmm... who are you” said the creature
“We just rest here, no intention to disturb” Zen said
“You have entered my territory, I hate fire so much, why do you make fire here” said the creature while staring intently
“We are cooking food, we need fire so that the food is ripe” Sasha replied
“Hmmmm... You dare to oppose me little girl, you must be my food” said the creature and wanted to scratch Sasha
Panicked Sasha finally pulled out the sword that was on her waist.
While pulling out the sword, the stone Sasha accidentally got from the caterpillar's head was visible from a cloth tied around Sasha's waist. The stone again emitted a bright green light and made the large creature not scratch Sasha.
“That light, the Stone was” the creature said as he lowered his head
“That rock... belongs to the horned python.
“You mean, the damn snake is king, it is true, we have already defeated the snake and found the green stone from its head” explained Zen
“I'm sorry sir, I shouldn't have acted disrespectfully to you” the creature said
“That's weird, why is he suddenly running like that” said Sasha as she put back her sword
“It seems because of the stone on mu” saut Zen
They continue to rest.
As long as they rested, Guin and Oly were in charge of guarding them.
***
It was morning, they were woken up by the sunlight shining down on their faces.
When they woke up, they were shocked by what was in front of them.
“Where did this food come from” asked Zen
“The big cat that brought him here, he also thanked me for killing the big horned python. During this time they were depressed because of the snake it” explained Guin
“Wah, I did not have time to thank the cat for bringing this much food” said Zen with a smile
They also eat food that is carried by black cats.
After they finished eating, they returned to tidying up their belongings and also fruits that had been brought by the black cat.
“Uncle, is our journey still far” asked Sasha while riding her horse
“It should be noon later we have reached” replied Zen
As they continued on, Sasha and Zen felt like someone was following them from behind, they felt not one, but more than ten.
“Sasha, do you feel anyone is following us” asked Zen
“Iya uncle, I also feel” Sasha replied
“Take it easy, it's a black cat and his army, they escort us from a distance, we better keep pretending not to be aware of it” Guin said
“Alright then” said Sasha
Without a doubt, they continued their journey.
Along the way they did not encounter any obstacles, even suspicious things they no longer felt.
***
After they had traveled a considerable distance, they finally saw the place they were heading to.
“It looks like we've reached” Zen said
“Barakkah...” say Sasha with a smiling face.
“Stop..”.
There was a mysterious voice
“Who's there” says Zen
“What is it you Zen” sounds back that voice
“Yes, it's me, where are you, don't hide” Zen said out loud
The figure suddenly appeared in front of them
“Teacher..” Zen said as he jumped off the horse and knelt in front of the bearded and long-haired old man who was in front of him.
“During did not meet Zen” said Guru
“How is Teacher, it has been a long time since I have been looking for you Guru” said Zen who was still kneeling
“I'm fine, wake up Zen” said Master smiling
“Did you get here because of the mission of the old man” asked Master
“True Guru” replied Zen
“Then this little girl is a descendant of the Linch” family Master asked
“Let's go nak” Guru told Sasha
Sasha got off her horse and knelt before Master.
“Don't do that, it should be me kneeling before you” said Master while holding Sasha down who wanted to kneel
“What Teacher means, I really don't understand” asked Sasha who was astonished by Master's words
“Later you will also understand the meaning of my words” replied Master smiling
“Then my task is done, I give you what should be yours” said Guru while giving a key to Sasha
“What key is Guru” ask Sasha
“After you enter that dark forest, you will know the function of this key” replied Master
“Alright, I accept your gift Guru” said Sasha
“Then excuse me, I haven't been home for a long time, I miss Gunma” Guru said
“Jaga princess is fine Zen, do your duty well” said the suddenly disappeared Master
“Good Master, I will remember your message replied Zen
“Mr daughter, who is meant by Guru” Sasha said in her heart
Moments after Master left them, Sasha and Zen continued on.
This time the challenge will be more difficult than before. Because according to Zen, this is not a random forest, many unexpected things will happen suddenly
When they entered the forest, they were greeted with a quiet atmosphere. As far as the eye can see only the tall trees and thick grass. This forest is really dark, while if you look back there is still sunlight that illuminates the trees.
“Stay alert Sasha, don't let your guard down, this forest is very dangerous” Zen said commemorating Sasha
“Good Uncle” replied Sasha
The deeper they entered the forest, the quieter the atmosphere became, not even the sound of a small beast was heard.
“Here is so silent Uncle, really like the valley of death” said Sasha
After quite a distance they entered the forest, they only realized that the black cat and his army were no longer following them.
“The bottom of the black cat is no longer following us” Guin said
“Iya, I just realized it” replied Sasha
The moment Sasha spoke to Guin it turned out that Zen felt something strange.
“Sasha” stops Zen said as he stopped his horse
“I smell an unusual fragrance” Zen said as he looked around
“Iya, I also smell such a strong fragrance” said Sasha took a deep breath
Shortly after they smelled it, a beautiful woman wearing a light blue dress came down from above.
“Stay alert Sasha” said Zen in a strong tone
“Who are you, why did you get here” said the woman in a smooth voice
“There is what we are looking for here, who are you” Zen said
“You do not need to know who I am, besides what you are looking for, here there is nothing” said the woman still in a very subtle tone
“We are looking for gold in this forest” Sasha said
“Gold?...gold what do you mean” asked the woman
“We have a clue to find gold here, how the form of gold we do not know” replied Sasha
“What do-don't, ahh.. I can't immediately assume so” said the woman inwardly.
“Who is your name beautiful girl” asked the woman to Sasha
“Sasha, my name is Sasha, Sasha Linch” Sasha replied
“Linch, it turns out true my guess, it turns out he” said the woman in her heart
“Because you guys have come here, I have a gift for you” said the woman
The beautiful woman blows something from her mouth at them, and Sasha falls asleep and falls off her horse. But this did not happen to Zen, Guin and Oly
“Ouw, it turns out you guys” the woman said with a smile
“You did Sasha” shouted Zen to the woman
When Zen wanted to attack the woman, Zen's body somehow could not move, as well as Guin and Oly who wanted to attack the woman
“You guys just keep quiet, I just tested the strength of this little girl” the woman said with a smile
As she fell asleep, Sasha had a strange dream. His dreams are real, but Sasha cannot understand them
“Ahh... where I” Sasha said in her dream
“I... it was me who was in the basement” said Sasha who saw herself who was opening a closet when she found a crate containing a book
“That's me who's in gua”
“That's me looking at Queen Gunma” said Sasha who looked back at her
This incident lasted quite a long time. Sasha had a dream that moved quickly and repeatedly.
Zen occasionally saw Sasha screaming in pain. Zen ingi helped him, but his body was completely unable to move
“Damn it, I really can't move. Sasha seems to be exposed to dream” magic Zen said in his heart.
Dream magic is a power of mind control. Affected victims will enter his chaotic subconscious. The only way his victim could be freed was to fight his controlled mind. The victim must realize that he is in control of his mind, when this victim realizes and fights this power in his mind, then the victim will be aware of the influence of this power.
“What dream is this, why can I feel my head hurting” said Sasha holding her head and still having a moving dream
“This is all because of the book, I so experienced something like this” complained Sasha
“If I hadn't been to that dark forest, if I hadn't been looking for the meaning of the writing” said Sasha screaming in her dream
“Ahh, I remember. in the last writing there are instructions to fight yourself, what it means I have to fight my dream this” thought Sasha.
“It looks like it is, I have to wake up, I have to get out of this dream” cried Sasha
As Sasha screamed and tried to wake up, a white light shone. The more Sasha tried to ignore her dream, the brighter the light became and the more invisible the dream became
“Looks like the light was the way out of this dream of mine, I had to reach it” said Sasha running towards the light
Feeling her heavy legs, Sasha tried her hardest to get to the light.
After the shadow of his dream disappeared, Sasha reached the point of the white light.
Sasha also woke up from her sleep
“Hahh, I made it, I realized” Sasha said as she opened her eyes
When Sasha woke up, Zen was able to move back and immediately approached Sasha
“You're okay-pa Sasha” asks Zen panic
“No Uncle, I'm fine” replied Sasha
“It turns out that you are indeed from the Linch family, other people affected by the influence of the mind will not survive for a long time. But you can pass it” said the woman in light blue clothes who was still floating in the air
“Then I will give you the gold you mean. Please take it and say my regards to the old man” said the woman with her slowly lost body
After the woman disappeared, a tree was split open and a light appeared from the ground just below the tree. Slowly a golden-colored object appeared from underground.
It was so shiny, Sasha, Zen, Guin and Oly couldn't see it.
After the light began to dim, there was a statue of a golden owl that was in a split tree.
“Gold owl sculptor, what this book means uncle” asked Sasha
“Come on, let's go there” take Zen
They also went to the statue.
“Wahhh, very sparkling, what is real gold” Sasha said inwardly as she felt the statue
While looking at the statue, Sasha found a keyhole in the mouth of the statue. Sasha remembered the key that Teacher had given her earlier
“Uncle see, there is a keyhole in the mouth of this statue, it looks like the key that Master gave to this statue” said Sasha while paying attention to the keyhole
Sasha tried to insert the key into the mouth of the statue, and the statue was split in two.
There was a paper roll inside the statue
“What scroll is this” asked Sasha to pick up the thing she found
“What do not-don't, this is the scroll that is looking for so far, why can there be here” Zen said in his heart
“Paman” says Sasha with strong tone
“Ahh, yes, what's up Sasha” replied Zen surprised
“This is what scroll, what Uncle knows” asked Sasha
“Entah, you should save first, after at home we will check” replied Zen
“Alright then” says sasha saves the scroll
After they got what they were looking for, they finally decided to go home.
