THE BATTLE ZERO WORLD

The Road to the Old Kingdom

The morning came together with the spirit of the three of them. Kaito left the house with vigorous steps, and outside was seen Rashid's grandfather and Salamah's grandmother waiting on the horse.

"Are you ready, Mr. Kaito ?"

Rashid's grandfather approached Kaito with a horse ready for his ride.

"I'm ready anytime. I'm sorry I didn't ride a horse, I'll follow you with my lightning steps"

Rashid's grandfather laughed, while Salamah's Grandmother continued to stare at the map.

"Well, if you don't need a horse, then I'll return it and exchange it for haha's money"

Rashid's grandfather left Salamah and Kaito's grandmother. The morning was very comfortable and the air was cold. The wind seemed not to blow in the slightest, and the sunlight welcomed the departure of the three of them. Along the way, the horses continued to be galloped quickly by the two of them. Kaito only followed them with his lightning step ability.

The air is getting hotter along with the sun is starting to rise. Rashid's grandfather stops his horse and is followed by the two men behind.

"What's Rashid's grandfather ?"

Kaito walked over to Grandpa Rashid who was descending from the horse. Grandma Salamah was silent on the horse staring at the two of them.

"We'll rest first"

Grandfather Rashid replied so calmly, Kaito just fell silent. Suddenly, Salamah's grandmother approached Grandpa Rashid and immediately hit him with a stick. Looking at Rashid's grandfather in pain and holding the punch, Salamah's grandmother looked at Kaito and said.

"We keep going !!!"

Kaito just kept quiet, Rashid's grandfather looked at Salamah's grandmother with a glare.

"Sir Salamah, I know you want to get to the old kingdom quickly. But as you know, this journey will be long. We can't force ourselves to get there fast"

Kaito just silently heard the remark, while Salamah's grandmother sighed deeply.

"You don't understand Rashid, the longer we're here. We're gonna waste too much time"

Grandpa Rashid smiled and looked towards Grandma Salamah.

"Sister, just relax. I don't know how long it takes, as long as we are healthy it is better. Than we have to force ourselves and end up with pain"

Grandma Salamah fell silent and began to descend from the horse. Rashid's grandfather dropped some things and took out a bottle. Kaito just shut up and thought.

"Why could they choose a resting place in the open like this ?"

Kaito stared in all directions, and all he saw was a hot expanse of sand. seeing all of that made him remember the first time he arrived in that world and had to survive until he finally had the strength to protect himself.

"What's up, Mr. Kaito"

Rashid's grandfather approached him with a box.

"There's nothing what a cake. Uh, what's a cake ?"

Grandpa Rashid smiled and opened the box.

Kaito smiled and picked up a cigarette from the box and lit it. Rashid's grandfather also enjoyed his cigarette and stood beside Kaito while looking forward.

"Did you see Mr Kaito ?"

"Yes, the hot sand"

"Right, but do you know, sir ? if in the sand it can be a hell for those who underestimate it"

Kaito fell silent and remembered the moment he almost died in the desert. Rashid's grandfather recounted a bit of the experience he had gone through while wandering in search of Khasim. Kaito just quietly listened to the story and occasionally smoked his cigarette.

The atmosphere was getting hotter, Kaito stared at the Salamah grandmother who started packing. Rashid's grandfather also walked towards his horse, Kaito just silently stared ahead.

"Hopefully in front there is nothing troublesome"

Horses ran quickly leaving their resting places. Rapid footsteps along with the hot atmosphere that is increasingly slashing the skin. Kaito kept running after the two of them who were in front of him. Time continued to change with the sun that began to move. Until they arrived at a cliff high enough. Seen around the cliff there is not the slightest sign - a sign of life.

"Are we going through here, Salamah ?"

rashid's grandfather's question did not in the slightest get an answer from Grandma Salamah. It looks like the old woman's face is thinking quite carefully. Kaito stared around the cliff and over the cliff. The rocks above look quite dangerous if they cross it. Grandma Salamah stared at the side of the cliff entrance and thought again. Rashid's grandfather just sat quietly on his horse and occasionally asked Salamah's grandmother again who was thinking.

"We'd better find another way"

Said Kaito while staring to the right of the cliff entrance.

"Why do you think so, Mr. Kaito ?"

asked Rashid's grandfather who was astonished.

Grandma Salamah also took part to talk to hear Kaito's words.

"I also agree, rather than us passing a straight road that looks safe but so dubious, we should look for a safer and more convincing detour"

Rashid's grandfather only silently heard Salamah's grandmother's words. Finally they went to the right of the cliff entrance. Their horses were racing so fast, making Kaito's steps heavy with sand. Rashid's grandfather equated the speed of his horse with that of Salamah's grandmother to the side. Kaito just continued to follow and looked at the two of them as they advanced the horse while talking. Their conversation was not heard by Kaito because of their horse footsteps. But Kaito did not care much about what they were talking about and continued to run in the footsteps of the horse that was getting faster.

Time kept changing throughout the trip of the three of them. Until the night finally greeted them. It was seen that the footsteps of the horses began to slow down along with the hunger that existed.The three of them stopped and stared around the place. They both got off the horse and put the bag into the sand. Kaito stopped from running and looked at the two of them. Rashid's grandfather was busy unpacking the bag, while Salamah's grandmother was busy tying the horse so as not to run. Kaito was silent, and suddenly Salamah's grandmother threw a bottle at him.

"Eh this ?"

"Drink, we'll spend the night here"

salamah's grandmother said before Kaito could speak. Without thinking long in drinking that water. Rashid's grandfather started the fire and Salamah's grandmother prepared the supplies for them to eat. Kaito approached them and asked.

"What can I help you with ?"

Salamah's grandmother did not answer and took out some of the tools she had brought. Rashid's grandfather stood up to Kaito and gave him a box of cigarettes.

"Mr Kaito just take a break and enjoy this cigarette, let's get in trouble here we both take care of"