The Musafir

Vigilance of the Swordsman in All Circumstances

THE COAT RAISED its eyebrows in astonishment. “Do you really want to do that?”

The Northern River Angel in front of him then nodded surely. “I'll do it for the common good.”

“Do you want to practice under me?”

“From first I wanted it.” The Northern River Angel smiled behind her thin veil. “Have become my teacher.”

“I do not like,” says Mantingan firmly. “You are nothing to me. We're just in a deal, aren't we? I have to make that deal right away, because I still have an appointment with someone else. Know that in a few more months, Sister will part with me. And after that, maybe we won't be able to meet again.”

The North River Angel was actually also aware that it was true. The distance between Champa and Javadvipa is not a long distance, but a very long distance. And where might he come back to Javadvipa after what happened. At first, the Angel of the North River did not want the slightest thought about it. But no matter how he knows now, sooner or later it will come.

And in any case, the Northern River Angel felt a little offended after Mantingan was unwilling to accept him as a disciple. In the mind, the Angel of the North River wondered. What was wrong with him until Meningan could say that?

The girl felt that Mantingan had undergone many changes in attitude since she read the Book of Lotus. His attitude is now more firm. No longer naive. His leadership soul was etched clearly on his face. The mantle reduces his doubtful attitude after being able to more clearly distinguish between right and wrong.

“What you said made me feel sick, brother. What is the reason that you can say that?”

“The reason has been stated before. You are nothing to me, our relationship is only a covenant. No more than that. After the agreement is settled, it can be said that there is no longer a relationship between us. I hope you can understand and not be offended, Sister.”

“I'm still offended, Mantingan. I thought you thought of me as your best friend.”

The faint smiling mantle. “You don't treat me as you treat your best friend.”

The North River's angel is growing crowded. “Then do you consider what I've done to you all this time, Mantingan? I treat you more special than my own lover.”

“You feel all that treatment is special behavior? Let that be your assumption, but not my assumption.”

“What's wrong with you, Mantingan?” The Angel of the North River raised his voice. “Why are you so different from the Mantingan I know? What do you think of me?”

“Your service to me is still lacking. Even thinking of yourself as just my friend is already very inappropriate. My abilities are far above yours, and you want to be my best friend? I must say that it is impossible, so do not dream.”

A lightning bolt exploded right above the head of the Northern River Angel. His body trembled violently. His anger was ignited like oil burned by fire. Like a crab poached that girl's face.

“I really can't believe you said this right in front of me. I can't imagine what disappointment I've gotten from all your scathing words.”

The North River Angel can still see the Mantingan site attack that somehow came towards him. The girl retreated. His two hands were raised, forming a shield to fend off the attacks.

Although the attack of the Mantingan was extremely fast, the Northern River Angel was able to fend it off quickly and precisely as well. So that is the arm Mantingan pushed to the left side.

With an irregular breath, the Northern River Angel glanced at Mantingan. He saw the young man's lips exuding a smile. Mantingan pulled his two arms behind his waist before walking past the North River Angel who was still stunned.

“A swordsman should install vigilance in all circumstances. Be it environmental state or state of mind.” Mantingan said without reducing his pace. “In a state of anger and shock, you must always be ready to fight. This is your first exercise. Don't regret having practiced under my guidance.”

***

The following DAYS Mantingan lived by training the North River Angel. On the other hand, he began to study the second part of the Lotus Book. It was the preparations made before launching the rescue plan of Wind Bell Village.

Of course with the three busyness, Mantingan did not forget also to take care of Cana and Kina. The mantang certainly split the time for the two of them. The young man had to center himself on Kana's training, as well as Kina's reading lessons that were about to enter the final stages.

However, the increasing busyness of Mantingan goods certainly made Kana and Kina feel the right change in the young man. They feel that Mantingan's affection for them has been sidetracked to other things. If Mantingan usually takes time just to chat things that are not important, then now only important conversations that will attract the attention of Mantingan.

Contrary to the North River Angel who is willing to reduce his activities for the sake of Cana and Kina. The girl who often invites them to play, forgets their sadness.

Actually Mantingan also grieved to realize the estrangement of his relationship with them. However, he saw the Angel of the North River had become a substitute in giving affection to them. Then his mind became relieved anyway. After all, that is the duty of a woman like the Angel of the North River. In terms of caring and compassion, women are the most skilled.

That afternoon. Mantingan and Bidadari Sungai Utara have just finished their match practice. Previously, they had to compete on the garden without damaging any plants. It trained the Northern River Angel to fight or escape without leaving even the slightest trace of items. And now, the girl managed to defeat Mantingan without damaging any of her plants.

Mantang nodded his head slowly and smiled. The North River Angel smiled with satisfaction.

“Your movement is deadly, but it is beautiful. Very amazing, Sister.”

The Northern River Angel involuntarily blushed in embarrassment. “Brothers are better. What is my greatness compared to Brother who can bouncy without spending energy in.”

“I did not discuss my achievements, but I discussed your achievements," Mantingan said smilingly. “You have fulfilled the requirements to come with me. Sisters have been able to protect themselves, not even impossible to protect me as well. Tomorrow, we can start drawing up a rescue plan.”

In an instant, the heart of the North River Angel thudded strongly. “Then, I will ask permission from Mother Hero and say goodbye to children first.”

But Mantingan shook slowly. “Esok the day we draw up a plan. And tomorrow we make a plan. Then tomorrow we will return to making plans. And if it feels less mature, then we make a plan again. It was only then that we worked.”