SURVIVORS
Chapters 220. Origin Kang
That day Robert looked bright. He was happy to see Dean again. Although his life here is very good, but being able to meet friends from the same world is certainly very happy.
At dinner, Robert kept telling me about Dean, Sunil, Alan, Widuri, Nastiti and Dewi who parted ways in the snow forest cave. Kang listened attentively.
Kang stuck his finger to Robert's forehead.
"Of course I want to get together again with them. Dean was in a hurry anyway. He must have been worried about something, so he left sooner" Robert said.
"But Kang, I want to know why you got burned in the basement that day? That frightens me. If you're all right, how am I?" ask Robert to worry.
Kang silently heard Robert's question. He seems reluctant to say it.
"If you think it's a secret, then you can keep it. But if you have a weird problem, you can tell me, we solve it together" Robert said.
Kang looked at Robert seriously. His hand was placed on Robert's forehead.
Robert was shocked.
"Your fear is unwarranted! I'm yourfriend. My friends are also your friends. If it's time for me to move on, then you'll have a new friend."
"There's Vivian here. He likes you," comfort Robert.
But Kang shook his head. She was disappointed by Vivian's attitude this afternoon. Kang put his finger on Robert's forehead again.
Robert took a long breath.
"He was just surprised Kang. If he really likes you, then all the differences can be overcome. The proof is that there was a traveling companion of mine who married an Elf. He lives in that country now."
Kang put his finger again on Robert's forehead. 'You're not afraid of me.'
"Why am I afraid of you? You're my helper, my friend. Your heart is good, that's what matters" Robert replied quickly.
Kang stuck his finger again to Robert's forehead. 'When are you planning to leave?'.
"I don't know. Let them come and tell you about their situation. Where they live I don't know. I can't fly anyway. So they're the ones who have to pick me up, right?" robert said casually.
Kang nodded. The two sat on the porch bench and looked at the dark blue sky. A seal of hanging rain clouds. Robert suddenly remembered something.
"Kang, do you know the origin of the magenta fog after the rain?" asked Robert curiously.
Kang shook his head.
"If there's a bright light above the temple, do you know what it's for?" ask Robert again.
Kang shook his head again. But his finger was stuck to Robert's forehead.
"Your grandfather put it up?" robert was astonished. It's a new story.
Kang nodded. He put his finger on Robert's forehead. This time it's longer than usual.
Robert was silent, not knowing how to react. He got a lot of information. And this has to be digested first.
"Let me first decipher your information. Correct if it's wrong" Robert said.
"Hemmm" Kang replied.
"Your grandfather was shipwrecked in the days before the Gojoseon kingdom. Who helped him was the future king? He wanted to take your father as his protector, but was opposed by officials and the public. Finally your grandfather was asked to guard the king's ancestral tomb. But if there's a call of duty from the king, your father will work in secret."
Kang nodded in agreement.
"Twckk. It's very interesting."
Robert was really impressed. The king is very smart. Put Grandpa Kang in the tomb to follow the public's request. At once hid his secret protector from the spotlight.
"Then. How's proceeding?" asked Robert curiously.
Kang put his finger on Robert's forehead again. Robert nodded in understanding.
"Your grandfather married the woman the king chose. Then your father was born, because your grandmother did not live long. When the king died, his son ascended the throne and took your father as his secret protector and placed him in this tomb as well. Find him a wife, and then you and your sister are born. That so?" ask Robert to make sure.
"Hemmm" Kang replied.
"But from your story, no one told you about the light" protested Robert.
Kang's brows furrowed for a while then he smiled. Put another finger on Robert's forehead.
"Ooo... The tomb temple was rebuilt by your grandfather, after the previous king died. And that light only appeared 2 times after your father was made protector of the new king."
"Do you know when the two lights were turned on?" ask Robert to know.
Kang tried to remember old things. His finger was on Robert's forehead.
"When did the kingdom of Buyeo attack?" Robert wails.
"That means, that light is a sign of danger! Let the palace know immediately if any enemies are approaching!" said Robert.
"This grave is in the middle of the forest. Is it close to the border?" ask Robert again.
Kang nagging. Robert already understood about that ray now. But the magenta fog was still not understood. Perhaps one day the mystery will be solved. Both are in each other's minds.
"Where is your grandfather now?" ask Robert after they've been quiet for a long time.
Kang shook his head sadly. He put a finger on Robert's forehead.
"I understand. The previous king had died, and his task of building a new temple was completed. So your grandfather went breech. He promised that if he saw the light from the temple, he would return soon. But he never came back...."
Robert could see Kang grieving. "Pray Kang. Wherever your grandfather lives, may he live well and happily."
"We better get to bed soon. Tomorrow we check the buckwheat and wheat plants in the back. Maybe it should harvest together," said Robert.
Robert enters the house, followed by Kang. The place was quiet again. And the rain didn't come down.
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"Dee!"
Widuri ran and hugged Dean as soon as she set foot on the ground. Dean peed his forehead.
"How did you get back? Sunil said you fell into a foreign world." Michael can't wait to ask.
Dean took a seat in the chair. Marianne thrusting a cup of water.
"Drink first."
"Thank you Marianne" Dean said, sipping his water.
"Sit down, let Dean tell you the story" said Dr. Chandra.
Everyone obeyed and took their seats. Waiting for Dean with an impatient look.
Dean looked at all his friends with raised eyebrows. Only this time did he see them so obediently and silently.
"I just met Robert there" Dean said.
???
"Robert?" asked Nastiti unsure.
"You mean Robert from our team?" Niken also wanted to make sure.
Dean nodded with a smile. "Yes." Yeah."
"What?"
"Robert was there?"
"Is he okay?"
They are asking questions.
"He's fine. But we can't say much, you...."
Dean's words were cut Widuri.
"Is he being held hostage? Sick? or how?" ask Widuri impatiently.
Dean grabbed Widuri's waist and carried her lap. Dean held back a smile in anxiety.
"Not cut my explanation."
Widuri puffed her cheeks and removed Dean's nosy finger from the top of her nose.
"Or, Widuri habit of cutting people's speech. Continue your story Dean" Indra said.
"I've seen where Robert lives with his friend...."
"His theme?" This time it was Niken who cut Dean's story.
Everyone looked at him with anger. Because Dean stopped telling stories.
"Oh, sorry accidentally. Continue Dean. I'll keep my mouth shut." Niken closed her hands to her mouth while holding back a laugh.
"Robert lives with his friend Kang. He's doing fine. But I can't linger there. Afraid of Sunil making a stir here, because I fell just now."
Dean finished the story. He again interrupted the spoiled-leaning Widuri.
"And your concern is Dean's right. It's in an uproar because you fell into an unknown world. Widuri was crying screaming earlier. Want to catch up with you get in there," said Alan.
"Jeanieyyy." Widuri was singing her lips with a lump.
"Lebay what? That's reality. Just ask the others," Alan defended himself.
Dean sees Niken, Nastiti, Michael and Indra. The four nodded their heads compactly and had serious faces.
"You told me something more!" Widuri throws Alan with a peanut shell.
Alan dodged and chuckled. He managed to disrupt Widuri.
"When are you gonna be there again?" ask doctor Chandra.
"Tomorrow I'll be there again" Dean said.
"Can I come?" ask Michael.
Dean nodded and smiled.
"Yeayyy. thank you Dean. I haven't been out of this place in a long time. I can't wait to see another world" Michael said.
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