The Musafir
Continuing the Journey Across the Agrabinta
MANTINGAN did not say much farewell sentences. He was finally released by the townspeople, accompanied by a song they had made specifically for Mantingan.
Outside the city walls were thousands of townspeople who had come to see him leave. Almost all of them carried red lanterns or at least reed torches, conjuring the dark night into a beautiful look. Like a firefly that is silent when the traveler steps away. Even the wind like a chime blew out those lights. The clouds shifted to another place so that the beautiful moon could accompany the steps of the Mantingan that night.
Greatable. The battle ground was now filled with thousands of inhabitants who were enveloped by the peace and tranquility of life. The battleground that felt the touch of the Mantingan's leg for the last time. Along with the souls of the 13 warriors who floated there. They pay the highest respect.
Not a few girls who cry after seeing the appearance of Mantingan. Really while the battle was going on, they could only hear the story about Mantingan and imagine apparently. Now they feel relieved after seeing the hero of the city. The relief that was vented on haru's cries. And what a look Mantingan does not disappoint.
Really Mantingan. If she leaves, she's always crying for women. His departure from there left nothing but the Magic Spears that were already unable to work anymore. It was only the fruit of his work as well as a memento for the city.
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The journey of Mantingan across Agrabinta continues. For two days he walked non-stop, except to eat, drink, and bathe. The mantan seems to not need sleep, when he actually sleeps while walking.
For real. The mantle can sleep while walking. It mimics the workings of a sleeping fish. Fish can fall asleep while the fins are constantly moving, even fish sleep with their eyes open.
No matter where the thought came from, it suddenly became a science of sleep. Perhaps the Mantingan ancestor inherited this knowledge on him, so the Mantingan only needed to think a glance before a science perched on his head.
Although this science is an inherited science, Mantingan does not know the name of the science. So not to worry in the future, Mantingan named the science as the Science of Sleeping Fish. The name of science is quite simple in accordance with its goals.
Science of Sleeping Fish still has a deficiency, which is not able to fall asleep. People who use the science can only sleep half, because the brain and body still need to work. But it was not a big deal because Mantingan spent more time with the Science of Sleeping Fish, it was worth sleeping one night every day.
In two days of endless travel it finally came to fruition after Mantingan saw the boundary marker of the region and some statues. That means he managed to cross the territory of Agrabinta, now he is in Kelapa Larang.
If you see a map, then to the north of Kelapa Larang is Sundapura; Kotaraja; Sunda.
If only there was no chaos, Mantingan would love to visit and see the splendor in Sunda City. People say, in Sundapura is not filled with Javadvipas alone, many immigrants from other countries that have trade needs there, even many who come to build cooperation with Tarumanagara.
But for now, Mantingan could only take a deep breath and hope that the situation would improve again as soon as possible.
After finding a tavern that opened on the side of the road near the border of the region, Mantingan's face shone brightly. It was as if he had found water in the middle of an arid desert. Mantingan behaved like that is not without reason, since last night he felt unwell and needed a full rest. Then finding a shop is the same as finding water in the middle of an arid desert.
Without much more consideration Mantingan immediately entered into the large, two-storey shop. Similar to the large store in Agrabinta that Mantingan had visited, this one store also has strict care. Unmitigated, hired guards are warriors.
As Mantingan saw at this time, the Red Full Group set up a restaurant. They also established trade associations, shipping, even to the manufacture of heirlooms.
However, there is one that they are reluctant to set up a business there, namely a paid swordsman business. They consider members of the group like their own brothers, of course, can not be bought or rented.
Then, the warriors guarding the shop were not mercenaries, they were warriors from the Red Full Group itself. It was only fitting that this tavern was still standing, a great power was standing behind them.
The mantel goes into the store. On the first floor there are quite a lot of travelers who stop by to eat or students of a college who are running errands. There was hardly an empty table except for the one in the middle of the room. The mantan would feel awkward if he ate there, then he stepped foot towards the second floor.
But at the end of the stairs leading to the second floor, a young swordsman held back and told Mantingan about the rules on the second floor.
“Brothers are as short, this second floor has to pay ten gold pieces to get one table. Here is the quietest room for guests who want to pay.”
The mantan without much talk and without objection reached into his coffers and took out ten pieces of gold. Mantingan felt that his health was more important than ten pieces of gold.
“Please, Brother.” The Swordsman took a few steps back and invited the Spell.
After arriving at the second floor, Mantingan can see the arrangement of tables that are far apart, so guests can talk or eat quietly.
The second floor was filled with five young men at the very end of the table, and six young women by the large window. They did not seem to be interconnected and spoke slowly.
The mantelan selects a table in the corner of the room that is quite far from them all. A servant came from downstairs towards him, seeming to have been summoned to serve the order of Mantingan.
“What do you want to eat today? We provide almost all food on the earth Java.”
“Don't call me that.” Mantingan waved his arm slowly. “I want a serving of healthy food, whatever it is, bring a really healthy one. I also want to ask, are there any lodging around here?”
The waitress was a little awkward as she said, “I understand and I will bring you your order as soon as possible. For lodging, we also have some rooms on the third floor, do you want to order one?”
The mantle scrunched his forehead in wonder. “So this store has three floors?”
“Yes, it looks like only two floors when viewed from the outside. Our top floor blends with the roof, it is an inn for guests who want to stay.”
