The Emperor's Prisoner

39

 

“ introduce me Ares and this Gala, you guys?”

“ me, Zuka and my sister Luca. “ I replied

“ days the more afternoon, the better we leave now” right too, the journey is still far away. Cila looks calmer, no longer scared.

 

We rode each other's horses. Ares rides a horse with a deer carcass, while Gala carries hunting equipment. We're trailing behind them. Their speed is not too fast so both Cila and I can still follow.

 

“ we pass will shortcut to get to faster.” Shouted Gala at us. Just reply with a nod. A little bit of a voice, not wanting them to realize that we were undercover. When speaking should give off a more masculine artificial voice. But certainly not very effective. You have to keep it as good as possible until it gets separated.

 

The path given is only a path that is at the foot of the mountain. Very quiet, it seems rarely passed. Seen from the weeds that cover the shoulders of the road. They are very familiar with the route, it could be their secret path. As far as the eye can see only the weeds and hills.

 

“ Luc, you go first. “ saw some stop because of difficulty controlling the horse. So sorry, don't want Cila left behind.

“ yes kak” stop horse, let Cila pass me.

 

Gala was like looking at Cila's predicament, so pay attention. To slow down the pace of the horse so that we have no trouble chasing.

“ are you okay?” gala shouted at Cila,.

“ he’em, don't worry”

 

The twilight is almost gone but we have not yet come out of this weed path. My heart grew increasingly unsettled, with the illumination of Cila having so much difficulty controlling her horse, how it was when the sky was dark.

 

“ Gala, is it still far away?” my yelling.

“ will soon enter the city” he said slightly lighten the burden of the heart. Cila looked at me with a relieved smile. Some time later it had not found the weeds just empty land. It seems to have entered the public streets.

We lowered the pace a bit, drove at a moderate pace. Now it can even walk parallel to Cila.

 

“ any difficulties?” I asked Cila.

“ no brother, now it's better”

At sunset we arrived at Laqaka. Then stop the horse.

“ looks like we have to split up here, we will sell this game” Ares approached me.

“ thanks for helping us”

“ no problem, you guys carefully” pull the horse rope and leave us.

 

Cila and I looked at each other, and sighed together. We finally arrived before night.

“ we find inn”

It did not take long, it turned out that near the city gate had seen an inn. From the building it looks quite big. Without a second thought just go in and book a room.

“ brother, I'll order dinner”

“ yes, it's okay, our money is still quite”

 

Entering the room, I immediately cleaned myself. All my body feels full of sweat. The legs and waist are slightly cramped because of the constant aches of riding a horse.

“ fresh ,,,” so muffled. Although not considered luxurious. But at least the furniture is pretty standard. After a long time, it finally came out.

“ yes kak”

 

After changing clothes, go straight to bed. Lying up, it feels comfortable. I don't know why I miss the palace bed so much. Just a few days out complaining. No, I might not be coming back so I have to get used to the current situation.

 

“ brother, food is here. Let's eat while warm”

“ hemm,,,” trying to sit down, it looks like I fell asleep for a while. Seeing some food on the table, hunger immediately crashing. My appetite goes up. So I moved and approached the dining table. Same with Cila.

Although not too much to order the menu, but quite filling. All the menus are eaten. Both me and Cila are starving. After that we felt full, we immediately prepared for sleep. It is not strong enough to withstand fatigue and coughing.

 

**** 

“ brother should we book lodging around the river Dyramo, it might be possible to find the whereabouts of crown prince”

“ don't Mr. En definitely do the same. We better observe from a close distance, there, we can pretend to order food and wait. Let's hope we don't get it wrong” pointed to a noodle shop by the river.

 

We were already at Dendira's place by noon. The predicted place is either right or wrong. Staying in the male appearance we sat on a kakilima sword whose place led straight to the river. Because it is under a tree, it will likely not be easily seen by others.

 

“ the taste of the noodles is very good Kak” Cila is so happy with the food.

“ hemm, yes you are right. Not in vain we buy it”

“ you look really enjoy this trip” continued me.

“ I just feel free. “ is quite understandable. The palace's work might have slightly hindered him from enjoying life. Cila was still so young to be the butler of the harem palace. Maybe when he returns later he needs to give him a special servant to help his work.

“ let's enjoy this freedom” sautku no less spirit.

 

We spent a long time in this shop. Until the night starts coming. There is no sign of Mr. En.

“ sir - master, our store will close. So sorry I had to kick you guys”

“ oh yes cake, oia we want to ask, tonight looks so festive. what is it like this usually?” a lot of decorative lights installed and the streets began to be crowded.

“ today there is a flower festival, because my grandson wants to be accompanied so have to close the store faster.”

“ oh iyya cake, thanks. We say we first”

 

Flower festival, what a great day. Makes it easier for me and Cila to wander around the bridge. The atmosphere of the city is so crowded and charming with various kinds of flowers that adorn the streets. Various party trinkets are also similar to flowers, ranging from flower lanterns, flower candies, flower crowns, flower jewelry there are even flower masks.

 

There are a lot of couples who spend a lot of time here. Each brought flowers for his wife. It's very romantic. If only we could celebrate with Mr. En would be exciting. I don't think Mr. En and I have ever been out together to celebrate something, now it can't be anymore. The opportunity is gone. So short felt our togetherness.

 

“ brother, the crowd who looked at us” Cila was whispering while his eyes still looked around.

“ they must be thinking why we both do not bring a partner, a pair of men walk alone.”

“ so they assume we are not normal so” as if it does not accept suddenly Cila a little loudly said it.

“ keep your voice safe” still force a smile on the people looking at us.

“ sorry, sorry, maybe we better stay there” point to the store right next to the bridge.

“ alright” the place is also not too flashy.

 

The more the night the celebration gets crowded, there is even a colorful fireworks party, very beautiful. We even forgot the plan, so fascinated by the party crowd.