The Hylva Dynasty Conflict

45. Shadow

“He is our waiter. On what basis did you stop him from entering?!" Lantang Gavi's.

“Sorry sir, but by order of the king himself no one should enter the burial area unless the person has an identity in the kingdom.” sahut one of the guards.

“B-good sir no problem Tantri will just wait here." said Tantri.

“Hmmm...yasudah, you wait for us here, don't go where." said Milo.

“Good sir.”

The three friends rushed into the vast burial area, because they had never been here before so one of the guards came with them to show directions. They walked down the lush fragrant jasmine blossoms over the tombs of fallen royal heroes.

“Master, the large building with marble walls is the tomb of King Candrayana I, there are many valuable items so that the grave is always locked tightly. While the building at the end there is the grave of the ancestors of the family of King Candrayana.” explained the guard.

“That grave is bigger than our house. Looks like King Candrayana I does have a very big service yes.” said Milo.

“Of course sir, King Candrayana I is the pioneer of the establishment of a leadership in the land of the archipelago. Originally our land was led by 5 kingdoms, but due to frequent land and power struggles, King Candrayana I led an army and conquered 2 kingdoms, then he continued to negotiate non-violently until the other 3 kingdoms submitted and united into 1 kingdom centered in Hylin as the capital, and covering 5 districts namely Seijin, Lianra, Talian, and so on, Broken and Mania.” is obviously the keeper.

The dukes were very serious about hearing the story of the origin of the Hylva kingdom. Until soon they arrived at a building with a thick teak wood pattern with special carvings at that time, the smell of jasmine flowers and fresh soil was strongly smelled around the building. The guard opened the door and let the three friends enter the room containing Raden Hardijaya's tomb.

“Raden how are you? I'm sorry I just visited you now. I hope you're not angry." said Milo.

With a glassy look Milo immediately approached the tomb while sitting down to his knees followed by Gavi and Abi.

“Raden, here I bring you some snacks that I bought on the trip earlier. I promise to bring my own homemade snacks later.”.

“I'm sorry for not having time to reach your hand at that time, sorry..maaf.” Abi said while looking down with a look full of regret.

Seeing his friend who was being overwhelmed with grief and regret, Gavi could only embrace them from behind and pat them on the shoulder to strengthen each other.

“All this is a powerful destiny, do not feel sorry or guilty for what has happened, like a drop of water willing to go up and down into rain for the sake of growing plants. Likewise we must be strong to face various trials for the future with the best results we can get.” said Gavi.

After they finished praying and saying goodbye to the tomb of Raden Hardijaya, they rushed out to the exit. From a distance they saw Tantri talking to a man dressed in a modern suit as they could meet in an office in their home world.

“Ehh daft, this I did not see wrong right. That's if anyone uses suit stelan from our world again chat with Tantri?” abi said while pointing at Tantri.

“Well yes, let's hurry there.”

They ran towards Tantri and the man was chatting in front of the gate.

“Excuse me sir, who are you? Where are you from?” ask Abi spontaneously.

“Who are they?” chirps the man.

“They are the new masters of Tantri, who Tantri just told me.”

“Oh. Hello, meet me, I am Fathur. Let's just say that Tantri and I were old friends" Fathur said

“Fathur? name of the modern age. Who exactly is the master, and where is the master from." Ask Milo.

“I'm just a tailor, this outfit I made with my own imagination, does it look weird?”

Hearing Fathur's answer the three friends looked at each other seemed to doubt the truth of his words.

“Next to my face was exposed to hot oil while cooking, so I covered it with a mask." said Fathur.

“Sorry sir, I can't linger here for long, there's something important I have to do. Excuse me." he added as he hurried away quickly.

“That person is like a stranger who hit me time in the cave of the Tamboyan tribe at that time. I'm really sure.” whispered Gavi.

“Judah later we will discuss again at home, Tantri also knows him. We can ask for info about him on Tantri.” said Abi.

Now they rushed home on horseback. The atmosphere at that time seemed to be back in the rain, coupled with the dark night that gripped, they increasingly spur his horse through the silence of the night in the middle of the forest to the house. Along the way Abi who was in the back row with his horse kept looking back and felt something following them by jumping up and down a tree.

“Wait!! Looks like someone's following us!” abi said while stopping his horse.

“What do you say Abi, in the middle of the forest and night like this there will be no one who dares to come out.” sahut gavi who spontaneously stopped his horse as well.

But Abi's gaze continued to observe the path behind him that seemed quiet and dark.

“Already let's race horses faster to get home soon.” said Milo.

They also returned to race their horses, but Abi still felt there was something strange behind him. With courage and trust in his friends, he tried to eliminate the disturbing feelings until they reached the front of the house.

“Tantri this is our home, and will be your home too. Think of it as your own home.” said Gavi.

“That's great sir, thank you. Tantri was really lucky."

They also entered the house, but again Abi's gaze was focused on a shadow figure on the tree that looked like a man dressed all in black watching him.

“Heh! Whoareyou? Did you follow us earlier?!” abi's words distract Gavi, Milo and Tantri.

“Who do you mean Abi? There's nobody there?”

Milo's remarks made Abi's view diverted.

“T-but it was there-"

shock was not playing when Abi glanced at the tree but there was nothing

“Already come in, I think you are exhausted to hallucinate." said Gavi as he pulled the arm of Abi who seemed still stunned staring at the tree.

A man with sharp instincts like Abi could not possibly misinterpret the shadow he saw. He kept thinking about what he had just seen in the living room."

“This drink, do not think too much and go to sleep. I think you're just exhausted.” Milo's money while handing over a cup of warm tea.

“I didn't see it wrong, the shadow really looks like a human. It's possible that a ninja or a high-ranking martial arts expert has evil intentions on us."

“Yes yes, I understand your concerns. I'm gonna lock all the doors and windows so you're calm."

Without realizing it, Tantri had eavesdropped on their conversation from behind the door of the room.

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