The Musafir

Field Land

AS THEY traversed a large tavern standing by the roadside, Kana could not help but ask Mantingan— as the supreme leader in the troupe—attended to the large tavern.

However, Mantingan managed to make him disappointed by refusing the request. He said that eating in the store will indeed feel more comfortable, but endanger other visitors. Kana certainly understood the situation, but still she felt disappointed.

“Brother,” says Mantingan on the horse coachman next to him, “is there somewhere around here a spacious enough to build a tent?”

“As I recall there, Hero. More or less, it's like tea from here. Do you intend to rest there?”

Mantian nodded. “Night is coming soon, we have to spend the night in the tent.”

The driver seemed to nod his head. “Hopefully the place is still there, Brother.”

They continued on without saying much more. Cana did not want to argue Mantingan, because he was sure that the young man was not stingy to spend money so he chose not to eat in the store.

They continued to walk under the twilight sky. At that time the flock of birds formed a beautiful and magnificent row in space. They will return to their lair after a full day of work for the universe. No feeling tired if presented with a beautiful view like this.

The tea-drinking time they had passed by continued to run without stopping. So as a result, they managed to find the field in question before the sun actually sank. The field it—lucky—nothing occupies. Perhaps, the turmoil is still too dangerous for travelers.

In accordance with the plan, Mantingan and the coachman built a tent on the field. They also clean grass and large rocks in the middle of the field to provide more space. That's where the two tents stand.

The tent was only built for the North River Angel, Cana, and Kina. As for Mantingan and the coachman, felt no need to sleep that night. Even if in the end they need sleep, then they choose to sleep in the open.

The Mantings put up some Trapping Magic Throws and Protective Magic Throws around the tent. Even if the thrower he put up was not the strongest, but it was enough to protect them all from a shock attack or something like that.

Some Magic Throw, no matter if it was an Attacker Magic Throw, Protective Magic Throw, Trapping Magic Throw, Controlling Magic Throw, or even Destruction Magic Throw, required a flat surface field as the intermediary for the spell. Throws like this on average are high-level throwers.

Mantingan asked for a drop of the horseman's blood so that he did not get a bad impact from the splinters. The coachman proudly gave up his blood more than needed. Believed by a man like Mantingan made him proud to be half dead.

The mantan then looked around him. He realized that the defense he installed could actually cause unpleasant consequences. If only there was someone who had no bad intentions, unaware that he had entered the defense area, while the Magic Throw was not a feather-looking thing, then it could be imagined what a terrible thing had happened to that person.

The defense also has a gap. The gap is located at the height limit that can be achieved. Mantingan estimated that the spell of the splinters can only reach the enemy up to the height of four fathoms only. That means, warriors who have the science of lightening a tall body can very easily pass through the defense area and enter the camp area.

Even the defensive spell in his residence had a certain height limit, but it was not within reach of all warriors.

Thinking like that, Mantingan seemed to be quick to believe even in his own defense. As if always looking for his mistakes. However, his actions were not without good reason. In his journey this time, Mantingan not only brought his own body soul. There were still the North River Angel, Cana, Kina, and perhaps the horseman of the White Wind College that he had to protect. Then he must make sure there are no security gaps that can endanger important people in his life.

But this time, Mantingan could not rely solely on confidence. That's not much needed now. What he needs more is sharp thinking again mature.

“Traditional still ongoing, Brother ...” Bidadari Sungai Utara approaching Mantingan. As if knowing what Mantingan was thinking, he said, “all warriors know that twilight is not the right time to start a fight, and the fight at night will not be on the side of those who do not master sharp hearing. Now, you don't have to worry about anything. They are smart enough not to attack us, and they are not strong enough to attack us.”

Mantingan turned to him and smiled without answering his question. “Saudari, can you ensure the safety of this place as long as I go?”

The girl frowned. “Brothers want to go where?”

“I intend to buy food for later tonight at the store we passed. I felt guilty after rejecting Kana's request. All this time, the boy didn't ask me much.”

“Brothers, no need to think too much about his request. Kana is a smart kid, she will forget about her wish. And remember, Brother, the martial world is a vast world. Mantingan name is quite famous in the martial world Javadvipa. Many have also recognized the characteristics of you as a swordsman with a wide and gray robes. Of course with that, many have bad intentions on Brother.”

Mantingan could not be sure there would be no swordsman who challenged him in the tavern. But he can ensure his safety even if challenged. At least he has two choices. The first option is to escape the challenge. The second option is to beat the challenger. Every choice has its good side and its bad side. The mantan will consider every decision carefully before taking it.

But Mantingan has made his decision. “That's no big deal, Sister. With my current abilities, I can protect myself and can also quickly return to this camp. All the security I have ensured, Sister no need to worry.”

The Northern River Angel could only smile a little.

***

MANTINGAN ENTERED the shop they had just passed. This time, no one threw him away or threw him with a dirty cloth. Even this time, he was greeted by the servants inside. Also accompanied by young women. But be ready Mantingan if not refuse to expel the woman is subtle.

Before ordering food, Mantingan first checked the store by looking around. He found no visitors but himself. Then his smile became an awkward smile. It is fitting that this store provides young women to welcome visitors.

“Master, what will you eat tonight?”

The mantel until surprised by the words. He immediately looked to the origin of the voice. Finding the girl he had just subtly expelled was still standing next to him. How careless he was to not notice the presence of the woman beside him!

“Sahaya will order by yourself, Sister. No need Sisters accompany Sahaya.” Mantingan said as graciously as possible, covering up his shock.

Upon seeing the woman nod, Mantingan again set foot toward the table of food. But when he arrived, Mantingan did not find anyone there. At that moment, he realized that something was wrong with the store.

“Gentleman wants to find who? There is only me and the Master here.”