The Hidden Existence

Alan's grandson, Ratna

Aris and Alan sat on the bench as per the ticket.

"Alan keep an eye around here, I'd like a little break. Wake me up when I get there" said Aris

"Okay, my Lord" said Alan

After a long train, they finally arrived at the station. Around the station there is a lot of forest.

"Master, let's get up. We're here" Alan said, waking up Aris

"All right, Alan, come down first. I will follow you later" said Aris

"Good, Sir. I suggest not long because this train will soon be heading to the main station" Alan said

"Yes, I understand" said Aris

Alan gets off the train alone and waits for Aris. Not waiting long enough Aris finally got off the train.

"Please forgive me if I sassy Sir. But, what are you doing there?" Ask Alan

"I was just watching what other participants were on this train" Aris replied

"So according to you there are other participants besides us here?" Ask Alan again

"Yes. It's impossible too, isn't it? If I fight with him myself" said Aris

"You are always right, my Lord. All right, it's time we go see Miss Angelia's parents" Alan said

"Yes. You're right" said Aris

"But, is it okay if we leave at night? I believe that from the kingdom of Ayus to a place like this takes a long time. Wouldn't we rather find an inn?" Ask Alan

"Looks like you're worried about something, huh?" Ask Aris

"No. I'm just worried about you" Alan replied

"Alright, I follow what you say.we will find lodging around here" said Aris

Not far from the station, they both found a pretty good inn. Feeling safe, they both entered the inn and arrived there. The inn was very crowded.

"What do you think, Alan?" Ask Aris

"I think we're really safe here" Alan replied

"Well then, we'll ask the receptionist" Aris said

The two of them went to the reception desk to ask about this inn.

"Can you help me, sir?" Ask the receptionist

"We'd like to stay for one night here. How much?" Ask Aris

"For two people about 10 pieces of bronze. We also provide hot baths and dinner" replied the receptionist

"alright. I will book one room for 2 people and also send us a warm meal" Aris said as she took out 10 bronze pieces

"Good Thank you very much. Here's the key and wait in the room. We'll send you the food later" replied the receptionist

"Alan, let's go" said Aris

"Okay, sir" said Alan

After arriving at the door of the room, Aris immediately opened the lock and inside the room was very clean and neat.

"That's very clean. Maybe in my room it won't be this clean" Aris said

"Master, please take a shower first. I'll be watching around here" Alan said

"really? Thank you so much. In that case, I will not hesitate" said Aris went to the bathroom

After the shower, Alan's turn to take a bath. Soon after, the receptionist brought food. Aris opened the door and received the food.

"Alan, let's eat" said Aris

"No, Mister. Thank you" Alan said

"Why? I ordered it for you too" said Aris

"All right, then. I accept" Alan said

After the meal, the time was late. They also decided to sleep. The next day, they came out of the inn and went to Angelia's parents. After walking for quite a while, they finally found the appropriate address given by Angelia. They knocked on the door and Mother came out of Angelia. Aris explained everything to her mother and her mother understood about her current condition. He allows Aris and Alan to enter his house.

"So this is the guy?" Ask her father Angelia

"Then please help, yes. Nak Aris" said her father Angelia

"Are you not going to want your son to marry a famous person in the area?" Ask Aris curiously

"We don't want to. You see, the kid's not nice and he likes to play rough with people around here. Therefore, we do not want to give our son to him" replied his father Angelia

"We beg you to help us. We don't want to give our son to him. Please" said Angelia's mother, bowing her head

"alright. After all, he told me to come here, so I will help him to defeat him. Now lift up your heads" said Aris

"Thank you, young man" said Angelia's father

"Please use this room for you to rest" said Angelia's mother as she showed her room

"alright. I accept. Alan, tidy up all our stuff" said Aris

"Okay, sir" said Aris

"In that case, we will prepare lunch. Please wait a minute" said Angelia's mother

"Sorry to be troublesome" said Aris

"It's okay. This is only part of our reward for helping our child" Angelia's mother said

Not long after the meal was over and they all gathered at the dinner table.

"If you may ask, when is the tournament?" Ask Aris

"Now, probably two more days" answered Angelia's father

"I guess it's still one week away" asked Aris in surprise

"No. He hastened his time. I think he wants to start immediately and reduce the participants who face him" replied Angelia's father

"Oh, yeah. Alan, after this come with me for a while, there's something I want to talk to you about" Aris said

"Good, Sir. Understood" Alan replied

After finishing eating, Aris and Alan went to his room to discuss important matters. Once inside the room, Aris uses sound-withering magic so that outsiders cannot hear their conversation.

"So. What's the matter, my lord?" Ask Alan

"I want you to give up on him. Because no matter what he's after I shouldn't be you" replied Aris

"Okay, sir" said Alan

"You're not asking why?" Ask Aris who is still curious

"no need. Since you are my Master then I will always follow what you say" Alan replied

"Oh, yeah. It turns out you are a loyal subordinate" said Aris

"Thank you very much for your praise, sir. Oh right, there's something I'm talking to you about, too" Alan said

"What's that?" Ask Aris

"My granddaughter, Ratna. Will come here. She is one of the magicians with 4 elements and also mastered high-level magic. He will be your subordinate and loyal. I hope you will accept it" said Aris

"So you mean, she's gonna be my servant?" Ask Aris

"Yes. Please use him as you please. And I'm telling you she's a virgin right now. If you want him, then he won't hesitate" Alan replied

"Your grandchild? I just heard" said Aris

"Yes, during your departure. He was so sad and devastated that he told me he wanted to be strong and I accepted it" Alan said

"All right I'll take it" said Aris

"Thank you very much Sir, you are very wise, Alan said

"You're telling me my identity?" Ask Aris

"Yes. Please forgive me. I just can't bear to see it that's always falling apart" Alan replied

"alright. What can be done" said Aris

Alan just bent his body.

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