The Emperor's Prisoner

44

In the period of rest, all I did was lie down and eat. The first 2 days were even very severe. There is no activity other than eating and sleeping. Excessive sleepiness and high appetite, only two things are felt. Stomach cramps are also increasingly rare. The potion from Mia was already very helpful. But it cannot eliminate the nausea. Fortunately it did not vomit food, it just felt like he wanted to vomit.

 

So long as never travel outside the kingdom for a long time, make the body react more. I understand him enough. After those 2 days, start doing light activities. Like washing clothes or just helping clean the cottage. The body is also a little tough.

 

Ares was never seen returning to the cottage after telling me to rest. Maybe you don't want to bother, so leave it alone first. Having felt too long to rest 4 days is enough. On the 5th day I was able to start more strenuous activities. Go to the warehouse to continue the mission.

 

“ how are you?” greet vero when I just entered the room.

“ is better” I replied briefly.

“ I heard all your stories from Ares, I am sorry about what happened to you” approached and paid attention by rubbing my shoulder slowly.

“ thanks” does not want to prolong the conversation.

 

“ 3 more days we have to send groceries to salanor, our main headquarters. Since you're still weak, this is Kenzo who's gonna answer” Vero never to go back to his desk. Hearing the city of Sallanor made me think, there are only mountains. Only a few people live there even according to the news that the residents have started to move, because the weather there is so hot. Can't produce anything to survive. Perhaps it was because others thought the city had no benefits, so making it a suitable choice of place to become the main base of the rebels. They are so good at choosing places. In addition to hidden with mountains, not many people will be there. Far from the general public.

 

“ oh, well I'll follow orders” nodded slowly and started opening the bookkeeping. Ignoring Vero so that he returns soon, it feels uncomfortable if you have to be close to him.

“ vero have you made a list of the ingredients?” Alba who had just come straight away asked.

“ is still half, maybe tomorrow can be sure all of you prepare the goods” walk to his chair. Relieved.

“ have you improved?” looking towards me.

“ passable, “ answer briefly.

“ you help Vero to prepare the material. For lanes and security let me and Kenzo set up. You just got sick, “

“ no problem” although heavy heart must work with Vero. I don't know why this woman is so mysterious. As if over-observing me, he was always caught always looking at me.

 

The next day Vero and I went downstairs, the second part of the warehouse was filled with groceries. Their arrangement was so good. Because of the lower temperature, food can be more awake.

“ you check this list, I will do the rest” Vero bring some food list sheets, half of which is given to me.

 

From this list, it looks only the basic ingredients of cooking. Commonly used kitchen spices, nothing unusual. It was late in the afternoon when me and vero finished checking the ingredients. Some errors occur both types and numbers. Make must work longer, tomorrow is delivery time. So today everything has to be ready.

 

Tomorrow we leave the base. Riding with 2 carts containing food crates. Alba and Kenzo rode on their own horse while me and vero each sat on the wagon while keeping control of the wagon horse. The path to be traversed was mostly a secret one. This time it might be about a day and a half. Of those crates some were empty crates. They say if it is approaching the mountains can only buy the rest of the ingredients, such as vegetables or fish. So when it arrived at the main headquarters the material was still good.

 

“ zuka have you had a previous lover?” alba asked

“ already, but should be forced to leave it now”

“ why ?”

“ I have to revenge”

“ can't be sure, I just don't want him in danger”

“ you're a real man Zuka “ Kenzo who leaves in front turns to follow this conversation.

 

The path we were going through was the same as the path Ares showed me. We have to march backwards. In front there's kenzo, vero, I'm new alba. A path full of grass.

 

Some times rest just to eat or to the river to defecate. Not too rushed time, so a lot of travel spent talking, telling stories or joking. When passing through the public road was just beginning to be vigilant, fearing that there would be royal guards. The entrance time of the new special path can relax like before.

 

“ time is getting late afternoon, we stop all stay here” Kenzo commanding. Not allowed to stay overnight at the inn, because it can invite suspicion so open nature like this becomes a place to rest.

“ baik” we synchronously replied. It feels like an interwoven wisdom. After a long day of talking, make this relationship closer.

After eating the last meal, we each chose a place to sleep. The burning bonfire is the only light. Although not in the forest, but the open nature is quite alarming. When there are animals that bother me a little bit to be alert. Until when approaching midnight can close your eyes comfortably.

 

“ Zuka, wakeup” vero wake me up.

“ emm” instantly open eyes and look around. Kenzo and Alba are gone.

“ them where?”

“ oh, kenzo is looking for water when Alba hunts animals”

“oh, “ already want to continue sleeping again before Vero says that I have to prepare a fire to cook later. The fire has become ashes. Just stand up and start looking for firewood.

 

After all, breakfast and clean yourself. We started the journey. Kenzo said if the afternoon can only arrive. We are currently heading to the nearest market to buy vegetables and fish. Vero and Kenzo bought me and Alba were in charge of the goods.

 

“ all is complete, after this there is no time to rest. The path that will be passed through the mountains as well. “ Kenzo is ready to ride his horse.

 

Travel is getting dangerous. Several times the cart almost fell because of the stone, fortunately not to be rolled. Vero also seems to have difficulty in choosing a path. When entering the mountain valley, the chests that were originally in the carts were now moved to be transported directly by horse. This is more convenient because you have to climb the mountain. Using a cart will make the journey even more difficult.

 

Some long riding with a sense of tension and caution, now can see the main headquarters building. It's so hidden. Even all the buildings in black paint do not attract anyone's attention.

 

“ come” we start approaching, the fence of the building looks so sturdy and tall. Just like the previous headquarters Kenzo gave some kind of new code the fence was open. I was caught off guard by the conditions inside. So manicured there was even a small garden at the end of the fence. Does not reflect rebel headquarters. There are no weapons or creepy impressions here.

 

Several guards began to come to help guide the horse and lower the crates. The four of us are welcome to sit in the gazebo which is equipped with light snacks. Since noon the stomach has been thrashing so we just want to eat the snack.

“ we stay tonight, tomorrow we return” explained Kenzo.

Whatever, I still can't do anything, wait a few months to make a move. This time is too early.