
For hours I clenched myself, not even the mood returned as usual. Crushed, debris flying. Shortly afterwards, thunder rang out. The cold air started to say hello. I'm getting mute over everything that's happened.
Ms. .., Mr. Mahawira.
Kuciumi's thick coat that belongs to my master. Its presence is always real when the scent of his body is still attached to this coat. Kuciumi deeper, eyes glaring, memories fused with delusion.
"Why are you sad? This is not the time to waste time with grief."
I can't tell you now which sounds from the real world, which are imaginary. However, the roar of the breath was clear, meaning not a mere image. I got out of bed and opened the door.
"Mr Birendra ...." I bowed down in front of the man. I'll bet you, the man must have known that Mr. Mahawira was taken to the Kingdom of Simaseba.
"It's not time to be sad, Cornelia. This is the time to fight for something that is valuable to you" he said as he held his breath until he returned to normal.
"Mr Mahawira—"
"I already know. The news has spread all over the country. After all, who wouldn't know? Everyone saw Mahawira being taken by Princess Camelia."
"I. .. can't do anything, Mr. Birendra. I'm just a weak girl. Even today I am powerless."
"You can always do everything, Cornelia. It's just, your mind is now being shaken and under pressure."
Mr. Birendra grabbed my pointy chin, then raised my face. "I'll help you. Don't be sad anymore."
"What do you mean, sir?"
"As you've heard, Cornelia. I'm the one who'll help you or Mahawira."
Prince Birendra looked at me.
"Don't have fun alone. I also want to be at the party you're having."
Mr. Kalandra's voice sounded clear enough that I turned my eyes to look for the figure. He was right behind Mr. Birendra while crossing. Our eyes met later, the prince smiled so shadyly.
"Prince Kalandra ...."
"Come, right now we have to clean up all this mess." The prince's voice sounded excited.
"seen? We're here to help you."
Finally, a smile I carved even though it had to force her amidst the still flowing tears.
"Thank you, Mr. Birendra, Prince Kalandra. Thank you very much."
Haru. Both of them like to tear down everything sad, make all cries silent, disappear until only despair is left.
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"We'd better prioritize saving your mother. For Mahawira's business, I'm sure she won't accept the marriage immediately even if forced." Prince Birendra.
I nodded in agreement with the opinion of the man for being so sure of Mr. Mahawira. If his love is so sincere and has died to me, then he will not betray that love. He will sacrifice as hard as any obstacle. Even so, I was very sad because my master had to endure pain and suffering just by myself.
I took a deep breath. "Then, when are we going to the Kingdom of Batalia?"
"Today we better get there. But, it didn't seem that just anyone could pass through that giant door." Mr. Kalandra chimed.
"You're right, Kalandra. Then we better investigate."
The two princes sat down, then nodded slowly.
"Cornelia, it's a pity that you have to stay here while we investigate the Kingdom of Batalia" said Mr Birendra.
"Huh?! I should have come—"
"Can't! You should stay here. If we have enough information about Batalia, then we'll come back and take you with us."
Exhaling a disappointed breath, I replied, "Alright."
"Make sure you stay alert." Prince Kalandra patted me on the shoulder, her gaze full of hope.
"Cornelia, don't ever get out of this house."
I nodded to Mr. Birendra. The two princes also stepped away to the Kingdom of Batalia to dig information.
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Until nightfall, the two princes did not return. My feelings are starting to get bad. Did they experience anything bad there? Don't get caught. All bad thoughts come back to haunt the head.
I still remember Mr. Birendra saying that I shouldn't get out of the house no matter what. However, the cold of the night had greeted, for hours they had been there.
Finally, I ventured after Mr. Birendra and Kalandra.
The darkness of the forest scares me, but fortunately there is fire from the usual torch flame placed in every corner of the house. I used it to light the way to the Kingdom of Batalia.
The moaning sounds rang out in the ears, I knew it was the sound of some ferocious beasts living in this forest. Even so, I continued to step up, trying to expel fear from wishful thinking.
A few minutes walking, I managed to arrive at the main road. Not a single person passed by. The shops are closed. I took the road to the Kingdom of Batalia. When it was closer to the entrance of the palace, it turned out that there were some bodyguards on guard.
I crept up, the flame of the torch I cut off by pressing it on the ground. After that, I hid behind the piled up stones while being wary of going around. Seen the guards pacing. Not even one mosquito escaped guard.
My heart is pounding, unsettled. Vigilance I'm increasing. Although the sound of the wind was blowing, I immediately turned to make sure. Suddenly, a cat meowed and fell silent where I was.
Oh, the cat! You don't stay here. I can get caught.
Then I drove that cute white cat. If not in a desperate situation, I would have brought and taken care of her. Unfortunately, the timing is not right.
Not even away, the cat did not want to leave me. He continued to meow like he was starving.
Some of the guards I saw were circulating their eyes. It seems they have realized my existence.
The cat meowed a few times.
"Oh, just a cat" the bodyguard told another friend.
Thank goodness I was saved by the cat. Thank you, Cat!
But it's not over yet. When will I be behind this stone? While the mosquitoes have been gnawing at me since. Some bites are felt on the cheeks and arms.
"Who?!"
Well, I patted the mosquito too hard.
The more I bow my head.
Sounds of galloping steps. I gasped, my chest growing. With a sigh I closed my eyes.
A hand patted my back, but I dared not open my eyes.
"Relax, Cornelia. It's me." It's me."
Hearing a familiar voice, I opened my eyes and turned to the right side. It turns out Mr. Birendra.
"Mr ... The birendra? How to Tuan—"
"Look, Kalandra has defeated the guards."
Immediately I turned my gaze toward the giant door, and there was Prince Kalandra who had managed to conquer the guards, whether using what style. Importantly, in my vision, all those guards were unconscious.
Shortly afterwards, Prince Kalandra gave his mark by raising his right hand.
"Come, let's go there. Kalandra's already giving her a sign."
Soon Mr. Birendra led me closer to the giant door.
"This door is not locked, we can open it with just one push" Prince Kalandra said.
Mr. Birendra nodded in understanding, then immediately pushed the door bit by bit. The door was not wide open, enough to make our bodies enter the palace grounds.
Mr. Birendra investigates into the palace. "Come, there's nothing to worry about."
I stepped in, while Prince Kalandra was behind me.
The three of us made it into the palace grounds. Mr. Birendra was in charge of watching in front, while Mr. Kalandra was in charge of protecting me in the back.
We walked to the left side of the palace.
"It looks like there's a road there" said Mr Birendra.
A few meters away, I saw a woman in a state of shackled feet and hands. My eyes widened to look at the woman, and there was no power for tears to wander. My feet stepped slowly to get closer towards.
My mother realized my presence. She opened her eyes, so tired. On his two arms I saw red marks, bruises. I think the mother had just been cruelly whipped.
When he wanted to reach the woman, the sound of applause echoed. I and the two agile princes turned to the source of the voice.
"You ate the bait as expected."
Mr. Birendra and Kalandra are on alert. He immediately protected me from two opposing sides.
"Son, why are you here? It was a mistake you came to save mom." That's what my mother said in a raucous voice and gasping for breath.
"What does that mean?"
"I'm sorry, son." The tears of the woman were so great.
I saw the middle-aged man who had spoken to me, emerging from a door behind where my mother was being shackled.
"W-what happened?!"
"Thank you for coming on time, Cornelia."
"That's impossible!" I said while inching backwards.
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