The Butterfly Trap

Prologues

Night began to take the place of dusk when I came out of my friend's house. My heart was beating fast as I walked down the path behind the house, looking left and right, I was walking around, hoping that they would find me.

Anyway today I should be able to get to the city of Mali, this escape would be a waste if I get caught now, I thought to myself.

I walked the streets carefully, my heart still beating loudly, my face was hot as I walked out of the house of the Prophet, my friend.

Being in her house was the same as dragging her into my troubles, and it would get her into trouble, she was willing to let me stay for a few days there, without anyone knowing, even though he wanted me to stay longer, but I was reluctant to get him involved.

The Prophet gave me some supplies and some gold pieces as my travel capital, although he also did not ask me the reason for my actions, he only suggested good places to hide, he said, he also made maps of travel routes, some tools for self-defense and also drugs.

Even so, just as he was asking my reason, I also felt reluctant to tell him, not because I did not believe him, just that his kindness had been too much to me, I want him to live a normal and peaceful life without having to worry about my problems.

The silence of the night began to be felt as I began to move away from his house, wearing a hooded robe, I hope that when I get to the city center, no one will recognize me.

To get to Mali, I had to take a boat for three hours and then it took a day on a horse-drawn carriage and three days on foot.

" Have you checked that one over there? "

I was startled, stopped my steps and looked at the source of the voice, saw two three knights, one solid and big, the other one looked smaller than him, his face was invisible as they stood on the dimly lit street lamps.

" If he wanted to escape, he would have chosen the night to carry out his plan" said the sturdy man and I'm sure the person they were looking for was me. I had to leave them, I thought.

" Captain, I saw a suspicious man at the inn near the harbor "two men ran up to the big man they called the captain.

" Did you see his face?"

" No, it's just, he seemed aware of our presence, so we decided to let you know and Hario was on guard there"

" Okay, let's go there".

They walked away from where I was, I breathed a sigh of relief, felt that one problem was over and hopefully the suspicious person could distract them from me.

" Excuse me, I'm going to Lowen port" I told the officer when I got to the ticketing station.

" For departure when, miss?" The answer.

" Tonight, is there?"

" The ship has sailed miss, you can book a ticket for departure tomorrow morning"

" Tomorrow? What time is it, sir?"

" For ten o'clock"

" ten? Nothing faster, sir? Seven or eight?"

" There, only the lady is late, the tickets are up, now the crowds are going to the city of Dagara, because there is a royal festival held every three months, to get there, to get there, boarding the ship is the fastest way and the port of Lowen is also famous for culinary tours and antiques, so usually ship passengers will book tickets a week before departure" he explained at length.

" Is there no other way sir, not a single ticket is left, sir?"

" I'm sorry miss "answered shaking her head.

" Or you can exchange your ticket for someone who will leave at seven, usually the passengers will stay at the inn, try to miss there and find out"

" Can you sir? That's a ticket to Lowen port for one man, ten o'clock"

" Okay, wait a minute "

After paying the ticket I entered the inn that had been advised by the port officer. In the inn there were many men who were laughing while drinking wine and some women who were uncomfortable with their behavior, some others were seen discussing casually. I went straight to the counter, saw a woman serving some of her customers.

" Is there still an empty room ?" I asked as the customer he was serving earlier stepped out of the inn with a lethargic face.

" There's only one room left, miss"

" I was also alone "I replied smilingly, she looked at me with a face of disbelief

" Miss, are you kidding me? Where is the girl traveling alone? That's dangerous"

" I'm the same friend buk, nginap here alone"

" Oh yeah, yeah"

I gave him a few pieces of gold, he called his son to take me to the room after returning my money with a few pieces of silver and bronze coins.

" Oh yeah, I heard someone going to Dagaras at eight?"

" Why?"

" I'm leaving for Lowen port soon, but I got a ten o'clock ticket, I need it at seven or eight"

" Hmm" she frowned while looking at me fixedly, I looked back at her with a clear and anxious face.

" A moment "he said, then went to a man who was loud laughing in the corner of the room, he spoke for a while, then looked at me, occasionally the innkeeper raised his voice. They seem to have a great argument, I feel bad.

Then the mother was again followed by the man.

" Hello, I'm Dave, why do you need a seven-hour boat ticket" the man said. His face was thin with middle-aged wrinkles on his sturdy face and his pale white skin.

" For personal reasons, which obviously have nothing to do with the Dagaras festival, I cannot possibly tell you, if you are willing to help me, I would pay more"

He thought for a moment.

" It is rare for people who are not interested in coming to the Dagaras festival, considering that arcduke will be present at the festival and again we ordinary people are also allowed to participate" he replied as he looked at me from the bottom up.

" You're not polite to stare at me like that, sir" I'm very uncomfortable with his gaze judging me from the shoes I wear to my robe.

" Miss, you don't look like a regular resident"

" What!?"

" Although the clothes you wear look simple, but the material is not a product that can be found on the market"

' this guy is sharp too' I thought.

' is he one of the knights chasing me?'

" There is no need to be so vigilant, I said that the lady is not an ordinary resident, not because I suspect the lady, just that, traveling alone to Daragas, your clothes are simple but only the nobles can afford materials like this, aren't some people going to start to be curious about your identity? If you don't go to Dagaras you want to go to Sabra City or Mali City?"

I looked at him with annoyance, felt offended by his treatment and words, and also felt in meddling too much in my affairs.

" Alright lady, I will get it for you "he said as he laughed in response to my gaze.

" I'll let you know before seven in the morning" he added, then left me.

" It is not necessary to take heart, Dave is so, but believe me, he is a good and reliable person" said the innkeeper.

" Take our guest to room number eighteen on the left wing" he told the child who replaced him at the counter.

" Alright, excuse me "my answer nodded then went to follow the child of the inn mother.

During the stay nothing happened, nothing interfered and the inn mother was also very good at serving her customers, it's just that the thought for me is how to get past the knights who patrol the harbor? I took a breath, a few minutes later I fell asleep.

I was awakened by the sound of a bang on my bedroom door, with eyes still feeling very heavy I stepped towards the door, I glanced at the wall clock that showed at four in the morning.

" Who?" Ask me before opening the door.

" Dave "answer the voice outside.

Realizing I recognized the name, I immediately rushed to open the door.

" This is "he posted a boat ticket that read departure at seven.

I'm dumbfounded.

" Don't tell me, you've been looking all night for this ticket?" My word.

" Well, you think I'm crazy?"

" It's not so "

" I wanted to drive him last night, it's just that I thought you were asleep "

" Well, then why is the clock you're dropping in now? You think I'm not sleeping?"

" What!?"

" Do you want a ticket or not?"

" Ah, of course, wait a minute!" I went back into the room to pick up a gold coin.

" Thank you" I said as I took the ticket in his hand and exchanged it for one gold coin.

" But it would be nice if you woke me up at half-six" I added, yawning.

He just laughed as he waved his hand and left my room.

' well, now I have two tickets, which at ten do I want what?' I said in my heart while staring at the two tickets in my hand.

' well, the most important thing is now that I've taken one step towards the success of my plan'

I put the two tickets on the table near the bed, then pulled my blanket to continue my sleep.

***********

The hustle and bustle of the harbour sounded a relief, some children peddling newspapers, others selling flowers and some merchants eagerly offering their wares.

I fixed my cloak veil until it covered my face completely, walking warily through the hustle of the port market, I dodged some soldiers patrolling. I avoid being conspicuous, every time the soldiers pass you I will pretend to be buyers at the roadside pedal stands.

" Miss' fresh fruit" said the merchant, I waved my hand saying no thanks.

I looked at the harbor fifty meters away from me, the question was how to get past the soldiers on the steps of the ship, even though the port officer in charge of handling the check was, but the soldier was also on guard there.

' hopefully they don't recognize my face'

' should I turn my back on them?'

' well, it'll be very striking'

' This Giman? Cook my fight just up here?'

' Or did I give up once? Maybe he'll still be kind enough to forgive me and maybe my punishment will be on the loose'

' but...'

I scratched my head, took a deep breath, I hesitated between continuing or returning. I realize whatever choice I make, I will not be able to escape the consequences.

' let's try, we'll never know if it's not tried'

I steadied my intention of stepping towards the check-in spot, hoping that everything would go smoothly until my destination.

" Okay, please " said the officer, before entering the ship I glanced at the soldier standing guard, they looked at me just as they let me pass by.

" What the hell, it turns out that I was the one who thought too much, they didn't even recognize me" I said with a laugh towards the cabin where I sat.

I opened the door feeling elated, I didn't expect my plan to go smoothly without any obstacles, and the knights who were chasing after me were also no one to find me.

'yesssssss succeeded' I thought with a smile gleefully entering the cabin.

" Excuse me" I said, putting my things on the shelf without seeing the other passengers in the cabin.

" Dark..." I sat down in relief and took off the hood of my robe.

" so... Are you satisfied playing the hide and seek?" Said the passenger looking at me while laughing mockingly.

At that moment I realized one thing, running away.

I hurried to open the door, but quickly the man closed his hand and stood right behind me.

" ka...you why are you here!?" Tanyaku.

" Hey..why do you think?" The answer is that it has not changed its position.

I turned.

" What.......You knew my plan from the beginning?"

He looked at me for a long time, then brought his face closer to me, very close.

I started to get nervous and nervous.

" What do you think, My darling?"

His face was only five inches away from me.

" K.ka.you're too close!! " i pushed him away from me.

She laughs.

" Are you fooling me, your majesty?"

" why? Do my little butterflies feel stupid?" He answered with an annoying smile.

" What!? "

" You know, honey, what's impossible? "

He walked up to me and whispered.

" Flee from my grasp "

I shudder in horror. Yeah, I've had a hard time running away at night to get out of this guy's control.

" Wait a minute, Dave, do you know him?"

" You think?"

Garh.

This guy, he always answers my questions with questions. In his head he must be really happy now, because it has given me the opportunity to expect things that are in vain.

" At least answer my question without having to ask your majesty, why should I? Do you also know where I am at the Prophet's house?"

He did not reply but still smiled irritably while looking at me.

" Don't I ever tell you, when you're in my grasp, any effort will be wasted darling, or do you really think I'll let you just run away? Aren't you being too naive, my darling?

" Then why didn't you just hold me back when I ran away from your residence? Why should it be now? You already know that I'm going to run away, don't you!? I think there's something weird in my action"

" Well, if I catch you right away while you're trying to escape, it certainly won't make the game boring and you won't know what it's like to be wasted, you know, either, I really like to see your face trying so hard but in vain"

" Ah right too, I'm always excited to see your every expression, let alone your desperate expression, ah really best"

I returned shuddering in horror.

' what the hell is this crazy psychopath, huff like I don't understand who he is, if he's that kind of person to let me go then there's no way people would call him cold-blooded crazy monstres'

I frowned, looking at him desperately.

" You know Darling, that face, that face is really amazing, you know what I think now seeing that face of yours? I want to make that face fall apart in my arms, ah must be amazing."

' What is !?'

" False, dirty brains, crazy psychopaths, crazy monsters!!" I shouted while throwing whatever I could reach with my hand.

He laughed loudly as he took my hand then locked his fingers with mine then he kissed it while looking straight into my eyes, his tongue licking the back of my hand. I shuddered again, trying to get my hand out of his.

" Leave me, you crazy jerk"

" Haha. oh yes, let me tell you one thing, Dave is my man, he I'm assigned to oversee the harbor".

" Ah right too, I forgot to tell you, Dave is Gawin's brother, his real name is Hawin".

In retrospect, it was worth Dave being so sharp, he instantly recognized my identity from just my clothes, I should have been suspicious of the ticket he gave me.

Agr.

' why did I escape believing it!?'

I have never regretted anything in my life except my encounter with him that day, the encounter with the cold-blooded mad monster that brought my destiny like this, the encounter that made me no longer able to feel freedom.****