The Musafir
The Unexpected Group
ANAJ REPEATS, “Hazard friends shed blood to protect the entourage. We lack strength and need it soon!”
“Who are you really controlling?” Manten asked with a crisp on his forehead.
“I'm sorry, it's not good to say it here. To be sure, this is a royal party. You better both see it for yourself by following sahaya.”
“Jakawarman, follow him.” The mantan quietly slipped a few pieces of Magic Throw into the pocket of Jakawarman's robe, then said through the whisper of the wind, “use all of these Magic Throws if you are attacked.”
Jakawarman. For him, carrying out the duties of Mantingan is a must and a great honor. So after saying goodbye, Jakawarman went with Anaj. The roar of a stingy horse sounded away like it was being swallowed by darkness.
***
MANTINGAN HAD TO wake the North River Angel so that the girl was alert. If anything happens, he must protect the children. The girl woke up in a state of alert, proven by her hands that quickly reached for the sword even though she did not know what was happening.
“What's up, Brother?” The North River Angel said after calming down.
“Saudaries, be prepared. Just came someone claiming to be escorting the group ..”
Mantingan then explained that Jakawarman had gone to see firsthand who was being escorted by the soldier. He also explained that the group seems so important that there is betrayal that leads to bloodshed. Bidadari Sungai Utara like splashed by a bucket of water, his vigilance refreshed.
“Brother, why did you let Jaka go? Most likely, this is a trap. The soldier should have told him who he was escorting first before asking for help.”
“If the person being escorted is a very important person, then the escort is definitely guarded strictly and kept secret.”
“So according to Brother, being escorted this time is an important person?”
The mantang nodded his head. “Such in my opinion. But I still can't confirm the truth.”
“Still something strange, Brother.” The words of the Angel of the North River contain anxiety. “Why did the soldier allow Jakawarman to see directly the person he was guarding? Does he not suspect Jakawarman will reveal the news of his entourage?”
Mantingan smiled awkwardly before saying, “If Jakawarman is malicious, then it will not be that easy to do so. Their entourage must have prepared a strategy to urge Jakawarman so that he could not reveal this news anywhere. If it is true that this company came from the kingdom, then it must have provided a thousand strategies for all kinds of circumstances. That's what I know from a high-level escort.”
The Northern River Angel nodded his head. “Are we going to help them while we still need help?”
“As long as we can still help, then give it.”
The Northern River Angel nodded his head again. The Mantingan's words were not wrong, and it was entirely acceptable. There is no reason not to help. After all, as long as there is a Mantingan, what kind of warrior should be feared? That's how he thought.
“Are you going to stay inside the tent, Sasmita?” The mantel laughed softly. “Come out and help me prepare a little dish for our guests.”
The North River Angel came out of his tent and laughed back. “But what if they are our enemies?”
“Then help me sharpen the sword to welcome them.”
Dry jerky supplies are removed. The water is boiled to a boil along with the tea in it. Although it was simple, at least it had shown respect to the members of the upcoming kingdom later.
While helping the Northern River Angel cook, Mantingan also looked at the sky several times. He had equipped Jakawarman with several Magic Throws to deal with the surprise attack, including the Light Magic Throw that would radiate its light up into the sky. The mantle does not expect anything bad, but prepares for the worst possible.
***
DERAP TAPAK horse back sounding incense. Mantingan glanced at the Northern River Angel sitting next to him; the girl nodded in understanding. The mantang stood up and walked through the thickets to get to the edge of the road.
Now he saw several points of light at the end of the road that was getting brighter over time. After sharpening his vision using the Eagle Eye Science, Mantingan saw a horse carriage pulled by two dark horses at once. The carriage was escorted by a dozen other horsemen. He could tell that it was the royal entourage in question. Mantingan can be relieved after seeing the existence of Jakawarman who walked quickly in the front row.
Slowly but surely, the group was getting closer. The mantan took out a piece of Light Magic Throw and lit it up. It can be a much better illumination than torchlight. He put on a smile to welcome them.
The group slowed down when it almost reached where Mantingan stood. Perfect stop on the side of the road. One by one the riders got off their horses. One of them approached Mantingan with a big smile adorning his lips. Occasionally glimpsed by the Light Magic Throw that the Spell raised, but he did not have the time to care about it.
“Good night, Brother. Does our existence bother you all?”
“Absolutely no, Brother.” The mantel returned without loosening his smile.
“And will you not mind if we ask for protection?”
“As a fellow fighting this mess, there is not the slightest objection in me.”
The horseman nodded his head. He was about to utter another sentence, but Jakawarman first reached next to Mantingan and sent a whisper of wind into his ear. The mantle widened his eyes.
“Brothers, is it true that this troupe ...”
“True, Brother.” The horseman answered directly. “We escort the empress to the port of Sunda Kalapa. Well, for more details, I'll explain later. Now for the sake of security, I must know who Brother is first.”
Mantingan brushed off his surprise and immediately replied, “I am named Mantingan, Brother, I belong to the White Wind College.”
The horseman was silent for a moment. The look on his face showed great astonishment. Then ask him, “Mantingan? What do you mean is Hero Man? My ears didn't hear me wrong, did they?”
Smile Manten became nervous. “Common people call me that.”
The horseman seemed to be digesting back what Mantingan had said. He saw the young man from top to bottom. His grayish robe and a caping hanging on his back had convinced the horseman that he was the Hero of Man!
The horseman could not resist his joys. “What I didn't expect before. Meeting Hero Man in this state is a great gift that God has given us. With your presence, I'm sure the empress will be fine until the destination. Emperor Punawarman will thank you for the kindness you have given!”
