The Musafir
Rescue of Lonceng Wind Village
NOT HIS TEACHER did not want to teach the science of reading omens, Kiai Guru Kedai actually wanted Mantingan to find it himself. The science of reading omens is not a science that is easy to learn, anyone who is forced to learn it, will get poor results.
The science of reading omens applied to the science of shortness is still continuing to develop Mantingan. He realized that to make this science, it takes a short time. If too rushed, then the science will have many gaps shortcomings.
Day and night, science is constantly being developed. Has been bound to empty tossing to write every discovery. That makes Mantingan spend more time in his room or in his shop.
But even so, he must not forget the darma of saving Wind Bell Village. Because by saving the village, Mantingan again made a step in the search for Gembangmas.
The anticipated day came. Exactly one week after his agreement with Bidadari Sungai Utara. Today, they will launch an attack.
Cana and Kina have been entrusted to the Lady. This time, the two children were not given any reason as to why they should be left behind. They were only asked to obey the Mother of the Hero until the Mantingan picked her up. Kina almost cried at that moment, but Kana gave a big smile as she had guessed what the Mantingan and the Northern River Angel would do.
That afternoon. Mantingan and the Northern River Angel seemed to be sharpening their respective swords. Before they pack the weapons.
Several times the Angel of the North River almost scratched his own sword while sharpening. He is not mind centered. How can he focus his mind if his heart continues to beat strongly? What if his hands are cold sweaty? And what if his mind drifted everywhere?
Mantingan who has studied the science of reading omens can certainly guess the contents of the mind of the North River Angel. The girl was afraid-not-fear in the face of battle. Or rather, he was curious as to what the battle would look like; on the other hand he was afraid to go through it.
“If Sisters feel doubtful, then Sisters can stop here.”
The Northern River Angel shook her head so strongly that her sweat dripped. As if he was afraid Mantingan changed his mind. “I'll stick to my path. Don't you think I'm scared. Quite the contrary, I am very excited.”
“Saudaries don't have to lie to themselves.” Mantingan only said briefly, but precisely stuck into the mind of the North River Angel.
“Yes, I am indeed afraid,” he said as he stared at Mantingan. “But this fear of mine won't make me take a step back.”
Mantingan looked at him for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction. “I'm happier if you say it. Fear is something to be faced, not covered up.”
The Northern River Angel smiled faintly, again sharpening the Bloodthirsty Pigeon Sword.
Previously, the Mantingan had equipped the Northern River Angel some Magic Throw that he could use. Of course not all types of Magic Throw can be used by ordinary warriors, more types of Magic Throw that can only be used by magicians.
They would not carry bundles, but they carried coffers instead. The coffers have been tightly wrapped, so it does not bother them if they have to move quickly. Goods that can occupy the coffers are only interests.
Finished sharpening the sword and sheathing it again, Mantingan asked the Northern River Angel to stand before him.
“I want you to promise one thing.”
“Tell me that.” The Angel of the North River knew that Mantingan was going to speak solemnly.
The Northern River Angel held his breath for a while. It was not easy for him to promise that. Once a promise is made, it is equally owed. “I'm not sure I can breathe until tonight, Brother.”
The mantle shook slowly. “If Sister says so, then Sister has planned your own death.”
“It was the worst possibility, Brother.”
“Hope for the best, plan for the worst.” Manten smiled warmly, warm to the sun. “Now, Sisters hope for the worst, and plan for the best.”
The Northern River Angel took a deep breath, held it for a while, then exhaled it slowly. That makes it so much better. “I promise I won't die until the day I leave for Champa.”
The mantel looked satisfied with that. “Let's go, Sisters.”
They put the coffers on the waist. Mantingan put the caping, while Bidadari Sungai Utara put up the veil and caping. They went out, locked the gate. Looking at each other, a moment later disappeared from that place. Diverging in different directions.
According to the plan, they would attack simultaneously, but in different places. That way, the enemy had no chance to ask for help, and even if they had the chance, they would not be able to get help.
So Mantingan moved westward, towards the dense forest near the pesawahan. While Bidadari Sungai Utara is moving eastward, towards the center of density of Lonceng Angin Village.
Mantingan did not know what would happen to the North River Angel, but he expected the best for the girl. He believes, the North River Angel has enough ability to fight warriors in the village hall. Several times he practiced sparring, and the strength of the North River Angel grew more and more.
Mantings through the darkness of the night. They left after the sun had really come down. It's important to jump over swaths of rice fields. Not a single farmer saw the young man cling, as his body had become a mere faint shadow.
After passing through the rice fields, Mantingan began to sink among the lush trees and shrubs. The moonlight still hangs over the horizon, like a ray of light that guides Mantingan's eyes. In the darkness of the forest, there was nothing to believe but the moonlight.
The mantle continued to move from one tree to another, without reducing the speed of the item in the slightest. While continuing to move, Mantingan picked up a small map in his waist pocket. Re-examine the direction of the road.
After a long while of continuing to cling, Mantingan finally stopped. Right behind the bush, he was hiding. Not far in front of him was the building that was the enemy headquarters.
In contrast to a week ago, the large building was getting more guard. Mantingan saw a tower filled with four people armed with arrows and spears. The other two stood guard near the building door.
The mantle looked at the sky. Reading omens. Look at the stars that go with the moon. He reads characters that are never seen, then knows that he is on the right track. The good sign said, he must attack right now.
The mantel strengthens his heart. Then think. He had devised a plan well in advance, a sign that this was a good time to start the attack. So it was not difficult for him to strengthen his heart. Manten.
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