The Musafir
Auction Market
“Does Sister know what my travel destination was all this time?”
“Find Gembangmas?”
“True. However, do you know why my sister did it?”
“I don't know for sure. But it seems, Brother wants to find a miracle.”
“If I want to find a miracle, then it's easy for me. I just need to imagine all sorts of miracles inside my head. So, that's not my excuse.”
THE GIRL fell silent, waiting for the rest of the explanation from Mantingan.
“I did that because I had an appointment with someone I accidentally met. I promise I'll bring the flowers to her, sister. But until now, I did not find Kembangmas, nor did I keep the promise of bringing him Kembangmas. In fact, my age is not available much.”
“So you want to warn me not to easily make an appointment?”
Mantian nodded. That's right what he meant.
“I'll heal Brother, that's my promise.”
Mantingan took a long breath. The stubborn character of the Northern River Angel never changed. Even when their relationship felt awkward though, he did not eliminate his stubbornness.
“But, how to?”
“I'll work hard. I'm sure with that, the antidote to the Unnamed Poison will be found.”
The mantle nodded his head several times. Although he was not so sure, at least he could give a little confidence to the North River Angel. Mantingan then walked away from the North River Angel.
But before he moved far enough, he was held back by the sound of the North River Angel. The mantle stopped and turned around.
The girl said, “Tnight will be held auction market. I have enough money to buy some books, and it is certain that Brother has more money to go to auction.”
Mantingan thought that it was not so bad. Mantingan will buy books of martial arts that may be useful for the treatment of Unnamed Poison.
“Can Kina and Kana come?”
“I'm not sure about that, brother. According to the villagers, the auction market also presents adult entertainment art.”
The mantle throbs a few times. How could the Angel of the North River say that he was not so sure? Not sure if he is that the art of adult entertainment is not suitable for children? Even Mantingan as an adult would need to reconsider his decision to attend the auction market.
The mantel understood and nodded. Again he continued his steps away from the North River Angel, towards the second floor.
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KANA AND Kina actually did not want to be left behind Mantingan and Bidadari Sungai Utara, but they still allowed both because they realized that both of them were not going for fun. Mantingan promised to bring sweets for Kina and a fine wooden sword for Cana. Not only that, the North River Angel will also bring some surprise gifts later. Wira promises a nice dinner as long as Mantingan and the North River Angel leave.
They say goodbye in front of the gate. Kana and Kina waved very weakly, as if it was their last farewell, before the Wira finally invited them in and closed the gate of the house.
Mantingan and the Angel of the North River walk like ordinary people. Because Mantingan does not use internal energy to move quickly.
Although there were many opportunities for them to chat with each other during the trip, but no one said a word if it was not needed.
During the trip, Mantingan can see some villagers who came out of the house, also attended the auction market. The average person who comes out is a grown man. Some were escorted by his wife to the door of the house, and some came out of the thickets behind the house, settling.
And please note that Mantingan did not bring the Sword Kiai Kedai with him, but still wore a caping attached to the Dark Throw. Only the North River Angel carries a weapon in the form of a kelew that he got from the thieves.
They came out of the village, entered the market area. The crowd gradually increased. Mantingan knows that it is not the crowd that increases, but those who enter into the crowd.
There was a sound from the sound devices. Sounds rhythmic. Some were singing with their heavy voices, whether they were singing. The series of sounds was heard far away, but not frenzied. Unite with the boisterous sound of the human crowd in the auction market.
Lanterns and torches are mounted on poles that are attached to the roadside. Blending a very peaceful light. A variety of colorful ribbons are mounted on the walls of the store, adding to the vibrant.
Warm steam carries the aroma of boiled food. And the smoke carries the scent of grilled meat.
Mantingan realized that this market had been overhauled in such a way as to merit being an auction market. The Kiosks Mantingan saw at this time were not part of the auction market, they only sold at the periphery for the visitors. While according to the explanation of the North River Angel, the real auction place is located in the middle of the market. There is the real crowd, because the residents of the surrounding villages also took the time to attend the auction.
“There will be many who watch while betting, but there will be many more who only watch the course of the auction,” said Bidadari Sungai Utara, reciprocated a nod from Mantingan.
The more they enter the market, the more the crowd will grow. It was impossible for one to walk without intersecting with another. However, it did not happen to the North River Angel, because his lemurs and veils had frightened many people. No one dared to walk too close to the girl.
The Mantingan and the Northern River Angel agreed to attend the auction first before purchasing the gifts for Kana and Kina. They also agreed to leave money for Kana and Kina before the auction, which would not be contested.
So they did not surround the market, but walked straight towards the middle of the market. But walking in the crowd is not an easy thing, it takes patience and endurance. They have to be patient because the human crowd makes the streets falter, and they also have to withstand the various sounds of the market that are mixed into one.
However, patience and fortitude will bear sweet fruit. Despite the initial suffering, they finally arrived in the middle of the market.
It is true that the middle of the market is an extraordinarily crowded auction center. There was a tall building that did not seem to be a fixed building. Matingan did not see the building yesterday when he went to this market. The building was built on a field, which is now full of oceans of people.
