The Musafir
Eating With a View
Until they are in the store. A coat with a face. The Northern River Angel with a frowny face, was still unable to understand about what had just happened.
Mantingan ordered a table on the second floor. One table for two, after all there are still many who want Mantingan to talk with the North River Angel about the journey ahead. On the second floor there will also be a view.
Because there were no other visitors in this large tavern, the attention of all the maids was on both. Lonely atmosphere. The wind caressed the cold, making the fur of the horse stand cold.
They were sitting on the outskirts, so the gorge below looked so steep. Nevertheless, the scenery is much more enjoyed on the outskirts of the shop. Mantingan took off all the weight on his body and straightened his waist, his body felt so light that it seemed as if it could float straight into one of the mountains before him.
The Northern River Angel wanted to be like Mantingan, feeling the coolness of the wind. But he was a little afraid that Mantingan would be angry because he opened the robe. But what is wrong with asking?
“Can I open the robe, Mantingan?”
After hearing those words, Mantingan turned around. As he had seen, there was no one else. Villagers are also not to be suspected, they love peace. It didn't matter if the swamp angel opened his robe.
“Please, but stay alert if anyone comes.”
From behind his veil, the Northern River Angel smiled cheerfully. Without waiting any longer, he took off his robe. Feeling for yourself how cold the air that pierced to the bone.
The beauty of nature seems to be coupled with the beauty of the North River Angel, the young virgin from Champa. Seeing him, Mantingan let out a long sigh and shook his head slowly, how unfortunate the fate of the Northern River Angel who came from a foreign land and was greeted unfriendlyly. Even his life is still threatened. Rumors about her beauty were widespread, many warriors were eager to obtain it. And that's not good.
“What are you looking at?” The swamp angel tilted his head when he realized Mantingan saw him earlier.
The mantel shook slowly and sat down in his chair. Faced with the North River Angel sitting on the other side of the table. Manten stared into his eyes.
“Who is your real name, Angel of the North River?”
Quiet for a moment. The Little Angel of the North River rarely gives his real name, except to his parents. Not even his girlfriend. But now in front of the Angel of the North River was Mantingan, the man who could be said to have saved his life, should whatever Mantingan wanted to do.
“Well if Sister does not want to, I am just confused what to call you.” Smiling coat. “In my opinion, the name of the Angel of the North River is too long to be called. I can call you River Sister?”
The girl could only nod.
“Alright, River Sister. I want to tell you that our journey won't take much longer. At least two to four more days we arrive. That's all on foot, if riding a horse we only need one day. Sister River must know what obstacles we are experiencing now.”
The North River Angel nodded slowly. “Eastern monsoon wind is still far away, if we are too fast until then there is another obstacle, namely security.”
The mantle nodded once. “So Which River Sister to choose? Walk and arrive slow, or hire a horse and arrive fast?”
Quite a heavy choice for the North River Angel. He must consider his safety if they continue to walk, also must consider the danger that is not less great if he lives in one place for a long time.
In this store, orders must be ordered in advance on the first floor, the waiter will not approach the visitor and ask what he will order. After that, the dish is delivered to the visitor who ordered.
“Happy enjoy.”
Mantingan nodded and thanked him, he chose not to give thanks to anyone here. Grilled chicken, lalapan, combined with warm rice and sambal, plus two cups of warm tea. It can be said to be simple, but indeed luxury is not needed here.
“Broker named Mantingan, it seems I am too troublesome for you. I don't know if I can repay you or not. Unpleasant Little Angel of the North River said so, but he could not deny that his stomach needed food.
The mantle shook and smiled. “No need to hesitate, River Sister. I told you, no need to reply.”
Seeing the smile of the Mantingan, the blood of the Northern River Angel strangely rippled. He doesn't know what makes him like this. Is it because of her smile or her sweet words? Or even both?
A woman as beautiful as herself feels prestige if she misbehaves, then she chooses to eat the dish as soon as possible. Mantingan also began to eat the dish once the swamp angel started it.
While eating while thinking. While thinking while looking at the view. It's a shame the two of them are not in harmony. Mantingan looked at the mountain, North River Angel looked at Mantingan. In the depths of his heart, he did not want the Mantingan to quickly part from him. For the time being he made an excuse: with the Mantingan, a lot of knowledge could be gained. Maybe change the day for the reason.
“Mantingan,” says Angel of the North River.
“Hm?” Mantingan turned to him, again his gaze to make the North River Angel blush and did not want to look at his face for long.
“What if we just walk? I think it's better we keep moving than just staying in one place.”
Mantingan thought for a moment before finally nodding, he also wanted to try his luck, it was possible that Kembangmas was found accidentally on the outskirts of the forest. If so, the journey might end quickly.
“I think it's good that way, but Sister River should be ready to face the fatigue of travel or even escape later.”
It does not rule out the possibility of such a thing happening. Although it is the worst possibility, but still need to watch out.
“Saudari River, I also have another thought.” Mantingan kali talks seriously. “After we get to Tanjung Kalapa, I will leave Sister. That's when Sisters should be able to protect themselves. So what if we walk while practicing? Indeed it will extend our travel time, but is not the east monsoon wind is still a long time coming.”
Without much more consideration the North River Angel agreed. Much better if he can be trained by Mantingan. It might be better to get more than that.
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Bonus chapter: 1/1
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