The Musafir

News of the Volition in Tanjung Kalapa

HOWEVER, didn't Mantingan already say to keep going? The girl once said that all the decisions of her life were in the hands of Mantingan. Although the Mantingan refused, the North River Angel still considered his body's soul to belong to Mantingan, in that all Mantingan orders were a death price for him.

The Angel of the North River stepped foot, one step by force. His mind was fixed on the Mantingan command, only the Mantingan command. Take the second step, still for the Mantingan only. The third step, the fourth step, the fifth step, walked off without feeling. Without fear anymore. Now it is no longer just for Mantingan, but also for himself.

The Northern River Angel smiled and muttered to herself, “This is not too bad."

Mantingan who is installing sharp hearing knowledge so hear the muttering sound of the North River Angel, different intentions that only to be aware of the surrounding environment. Smiling wider, warmer, like a shining sun without demanding a reply.

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MANTINGAN SET up a tent in a valley that is not too deep. On the roofs of the tent, Mantingan put a lot of foliage to disguise the existence of the tent. The foliage is certainly not directly he piles just like that, has Mantingan for a net from the rigging that became the place of the foliage, so it is not easy to fly off when the wind blew.

“I leave jerky in it if you are hungry,” says Mantingan, “and some books if you are bored.”

The Northern River Angel laughed nervously without being able to answer.

“I know this situation is not good, but try to enjoy it. I'll be right back.” The mantingan said again, smiling awkwardly.

The Northern River Angel nodded slowly and smiled. “Alright, stay careful.”

The mantle nodded once. Without lingering any longer, he dashed quickly leaving the Northern River Angel with his tent in the small valley.

Shortly after the North River Angel was able to walk lightly across the road and they re-entered the forest, Mantingan found signs of the existence of the city not far in front of him. Therefore, he sought a safe place for the North River Angel to hide, while he went into the city to refill supplies. In accordance with the initial agreement, the North River Angel was willing to be abandoned for the sake of his own security.

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MANTINGAN ARRIVES at the city gate. He saw the civilization in front of him, for a long time he had not seen a civilization like this. Visitors coming to the city are very crowded. Many pedestrians passed around the gate, many groups of traders who came or went.

Mantingan disguised as a swordsman as in general. Mantingan deliberately did not remove his caping when trying to enter the city to add the impression of ‘cold' in him. So that the people or young warriors who saw him would think twice before looking for trouble with him. The mantan also pulls out a single leaf of bamboo, which at the end of its stalk it inserts into the mouth, adding a haughty and cold impression.

And the reason why Mantingan tried to change his image was because his face and name were already quite famous in the martial world lake. The name Mantingan as one of the warriors against the black flow must have been heard to this city. And I don't know why Mantingan's face can be scattered anyway. Did anyone paint it? Because, the Golden Claw Swordsman who met him at Kedai Purnama Merah can recognize him only because of his face.

Before entering the city, Mantingan changed his clothes. He wears the best clothes given by Kiai Guru Kedai which he deliberately kept for an important situation like today. Then people who have known Mantingan first, it may be difficult to recognize the Mantingan that is currently.

The mantan stepped forward to enter the city through the gate. But before visitors from outside the city can enter, they must pass through the inspection by the city gate guard officers first, not least Mantingan.

His identification was carefully checked by officers, ensuring his authenticity. Then the contents of the Mantingan bundle are checked. Of course Mantingan had already left the precious martial books in the tent with the swamp angel. Then it's safe and easy for the Mantingan to pass the officer. It was just that before actually getting inside the city, the attendant gave the Mantingan a warning.

“Please master Swordsman does not bring chaos in the city, we will definitely take care of it and that does not mean heavy duty for us, but it is still a waste of time and energy if it has to exterminate you.”

The mantel held himself back from laughing. The reason was obvious, but Mantingan refused to throw it. So at that time Mantingan could only nod obediently, like a little child advised by his mother. Let whatever he thinks the officer gave Mantingan, but Mantingan still felt the need to continue disguising himself.

“Alright, I put my trust in the obedient swordsman like you. Now I let you go.”

The mantan nodded obediently once more, but this time he opened his mouth to ask. “Dashing Warrior, if I may know, in which region is the beautiful city that is before my eyes today?”

The attendant casually pressed down the sword headwaters with his left hand and revealed a smile full of pride. “Do you not know? It's a pity that a warrior like yourself doesn't know the name of the place. But let it be, it is currently a lot of wandering young warriors like you. Now I'll tell you, as long as you'll always remember my name. Remember, foreign swordsman, my name is Wijavya.”

The mantle laughed, but in his heart. What an officer with this strange name likes to be long-winded and arrogant. Let it be laughed at in your mind. And let Mantingan also take on his role as a young swordsman who lacks experience.

“Surely I do not know many things, Bravery Warrior. I will always remember your name even if you don't tell me.” The mantle lowered slightly as he said that.

The officer who had the strange name was increasingly smiling proudly. “Surely a soldier like me will not break a promise if you do not break a promise yourself. Alright I'll tell the city in front of you at this time.” Wijawya spread his hands and gaze over the gates and walls of the city. “Verily, O foreign warrior whom I do not know, you are in the area of Tanjung Kalapa. This city is the outermost city in the Tanjung Kalapa region, all forms of combat supplies such as weapons and food will be accommodated to this city before finally being forwarded to the battlefield.”

Mantingan frowned, in Cape Kalapa war ensued? The war was no small war. It is possible that the war has scooped up almost all parts of Cape Kalapa, so that the outermost city has become a city of sorting supplies.