The Musafir
A House Full of Bush
THE COAT SQUEALED HIS forehead. “If I may know, who lives there?”
The seller of the house let out a long sigh before saying in a low voice. “I don't know for sure who lives in that empty house. However, if you encounter any of them there, do not throw them out. They lost their homes, had no jobs, poor papa. The house is quite spacious, so you can give them one-two rooms to stay.”
Mantingan was silent for a moment then nodded in understanding. “I definitely won't expel them.”
Mantuan and the house seller had a light conversation a few moments later before saying goodbye. Mantingan already knew the location of the intended house, so he immediately left.
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CONFORMS. That was all that was imagined on the Mantingan's head at the moment. The house in front of him was very much in line with what was rumored. His house and plots of land filled most of the eastern area of the village. But his house was too old, although large, but the house has been visited by vines everywhere. While the land, is completely full of shrubs.
When compared with other houses around, then this house will be a disgrace of the village. Irregularities make this house more worthy of being called an arid forest.
Fences composed of bricks surround the area of houses and land. There is a gate facing west, half open. The mantang took a deep breath before stepping foot inside the gate.
After passing through the gate, Mantingan's eyes increasingly clearly captured the scene. The long black snake flashed right in front of Mantingan's feet, directly into the thicket. The mantle breathes slowly.
“It seems, this is indeed a forest.” The mantle scratched his head awkwardly.
Among the thickets there is a path that will boil in the building of the house. Mantingan understands why the seller of the house has previously given a warning about the possibility of people in the house. Seeing a path that is so obvious splitting this bush, Mantingan sure this road is often used.
Mantingan walked over that path while continuing to look around. The big locusts are jumping. Butterflies and bees alight at the crown of wildflowers. Several other black snakes were milling about among the bushes. Unwittingly, Mantingan's legs have touched the stairs to the door of the house.
Mantingan then turned his gaze to the house building. When viewed closer, this building looks more creepy. The wooden door of the house has been visited by many vines, so Mantingan need to take out the Kiai Kedai Sword to cut it.
When Mantingan managed to open the door and step in, his body was immediately sprayed with wood powder from above. Fortunately, his eyes quickly closed, or it would be very painful if a grain of powder just entered it. Mantingan looked up, finding a wooden wall that was almost eaten by termites.
His nose immediately caught the musty scent that immediately made his face wrinkle. Must be caused by moss and mold on wet wood.
The interior of the house looks quite dark, there is only a little sunlight entering through air holes and holes caused by termites. The mantan immediately took out a Light Magic Throw and activated it.
When the light from the lontar spread, it was the same as revealing the contents behind the darkness of the house. Mantingan let out a long breath looking at the scenery around him. So screwed.
Stuff strewn. The benches are almost invisible because they have been shrouded by spider webs. Dust and thick wood powder covered the floor. Some stairs are hollow or disappear completely. While on the second floor, Mantingan still had not seen it in its entirety.
But among all the ugliness of this house, Mantingan can see that basically this building is very beautiful. Perhaps her beauty equaled the house of Kenanga or even the house of Satya the ant hunter. But because it was abandoned and not cared for, this house gradually transformed into a different form.
“Is anyone here?” The mantan asked in a loud enough voice. But when it does not sound authentic, Mantingan again asked in a louder voice, “does anyone here?!”
After shouting, Mantingan put up sharp hearing science. He could hear the sound of footsteps. But these footsteps were not bold footsteps, the sound of his footsteps was slowly being dragged.
“Nothing, I came with good intentions.”
Next came the frightened voice of the boy. “Did Big Brother come here to expel us?”
Mantingan heard the voice with a stirring squeeze, immediately he replied, “Kakak does not mean to expel you. Come here and get acquainted with Brother.”
“Can't, Brother. My sister is sick, I can't leave her for long.”
The Mantian's chest rumbled with humanity. “You're on the second floor?”
“True, Sister.”
“Sister is coming, is it okay?”
“If Big Brother tries to harm my sister, I will not be afraid to face Big Brother.”
“Silver carry medicine and food.”
“Kakak brought medicine and food? But if you try to harm my sister, I still won't let Brother pass!”
Mantingan was a little amazed at the ingenuity of the boy. “Sister came here without bad intent.”
“Then, Brother come here and prove it. But if Big Brother brings a machete or a sword, leave it under.”
Mantingan felt that the little boy could not see him at this moment, he could ride with a weapon. However, Mantingan continued to do as the boy commanded. He placed the Sword of Kiai Kedai on the table.
“Already! Can you ride now?”
“I'll see Brother first.”
Mantingan again heard the sound of footsteps, until the appearance of the figure of a boy from the corner of the stairs. The mantan immediately raised his hand when he saw the bow and arrow pointed at him.
The child who was about half his fathom height approached while continuing to point his arrow towards Mantingan. Highlight his eyes glanced at the Sword Kiai Shop belonging to the mantelan he bag table. Then his eyes combed Mantingan from top to bottom.
“Kakak can go up if you want to pay for room.”
Mantingan restrained his smile, pretending to be afraid. “What should Brother pay?”
“Cheap it. A piece of pastry or meat is the size of a pinkie,” said the boy. “Because this is not our house or room, but we cleaned it. So Big Brother has to keep paying.”
“Yes, Brother pay later. Now, Big Brother feels the need to check on your sister's state.”
The boy seemed to have remembered something. “Ah, I cancel the room rental agreement! Brother can occupy our room for good and can even throw us out if Brother can cure my sister! I plead very much, please Brother save my sister!”
