The Musafir
Continue Your Journey to White Wind College
GANDHI took a deep breath before explaining that the enemy in charge of capturing the empress did not actually come directly from the troublemakers.
“Whoever it is, he has enough money resources to be able to bribe special soldiers Taruma in the strongest group though, “ two days ago they attacked suddenly. Fortunately the faithful warriors knew their signs so that the attack could be repelled. Nevertheless, all loyal warriors fell with all the traitor warriors of that time. No warriors left between us.”
Mantingan and Gandhi were both silent, however at this time no decision could be considered the best. Mantingan knew that the empress was one of the keys to Tarumanagara's peace, it was impossible to let her go without an escort from a swordsman. While Gandhi also learned that the North River Angel could cause other wars if he was killed in Yawadwipa.
“Let us follow you until White Wind College, Hero Man.”
Choked mantle. The voice was clearly not from Gandhi, for what he heard was the clear voice of a woman! He saw a woman standing majestically beside a stretcher. His all-white silk clothes fluttered in the wind. A smile full of warmth is like the sun at dawn. The entire army was kneeling around him. Suddenly Gandhi fell to his knees.
The mantel understood and immediately dropped his knee. Subjecting view. Is that the appearance of Sri Prameswari, the queen of the State of Taruma who is praised as the incarnation of Goddess Laksmi?
“Why did you not answer, dear Hero Man?”
So nervous. Mantingan immediately replied, “Hamba does not mind the slightest item. Precisely will feel very very honored if you can take His Majesty to the college servant.”
The Empress smiled quite widely, too bad the Spell was not brave enough to see her. “If that is the case, run it immediately.”
Gandhi hurriedly spoke. “But, Gusti! Will this change our entire plan?”
“That's right, O mighty Gandhi.” With his voice so soft and clear as a river in the mountains, Sri Prameswari said, “it would be nice if we change the direction of the trip to the North Wind College rather than Cape Kalapa. I heard that Pahlawan Man is on his way to take the North River Angel to Perguruan Angin Putih, which will be escorted back to Tanjung Kalapa, right?”
Gandhi replied, “It is true, Gusti. However, the Maharaja still did not know this. More precisely, Gusti, not a single palace person knows this.”
Prameswari kept saying softly, “I remember the betrayal committed by my own bodyguards, isn't it a hard slap for all of us not to easily trust people? It is not impossible that there are other traitors in Sundapura, Gandhi. A sudden change of plans like this will actually outwit the enemy.”
“Alright, Empress Gusti! Servant understand and servant carry out.” There was no need for Gandhi to linger in answering.
The mantang heard Prameswari's footsteps drifting away. It was the queen who now signaled to everyone to stand up. The mantel exhales long. How his back and palms had been covered in cold sweat.
Prameswari was seen conversing with the North River Angel who had just come out of his tent. While Kana and Kina glanced from inside the tent with a curious mimic. Mantingan felt no need to know what was being discussed between the North River Angel and Prameswari, so continued his conversation with Gandhi to formulate a plan.
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THAT AFTERNOON, THE group departed. Resuming travel. The entire warrior felt confident after being told that Hero Man was with them. Mantingan is known as a warrior who is able to defeat thousands of warriors of the Sea Beggar Association alone which is the same as destroying a large group alone!
All the soldiers sat on his horse except Gandhi who chose to walk with Mantingan and Jakawarman. His horse was boarded by Kana and Kina.
Mantingan certainly took advantage of Gandhi's presence to exchange news about the turmoil in Tarumanagara.
“From Swarnabhumi? Is this an order from their king?” The mantel asked.
“No. Those who come to mess up are not from the kingdom of Swarnabhumi. Even in this country, they are vandals. Most of them are sea rogues, the other small part is mountain. The pirates landed at Ujung Kulon before finally spreading everywhere, they really took advantage of this chaos to form a new kingdom in Yawabhumi.”
“So, what's the plan?”
“Sri Maharaja who will intervene and crush them with his own hands. While his sister, Sri Cakrawarman, will take care of the chaos in the Yawabumi mainland until Sri Maharaja returns.”
Manten muttered for a moment. “Is this the reason why the empress was moved to Tanjung Kalapa?”
“That's true, but this reason is still kept secret.”
Mantingan. Indirectly, Gandhi asked him to keep this secrecy.
“I'm about to ask again, Brother.”
“No need to hesitate to ask, Brother.” Gandhi smiled.
“Brother, how can your soldiers know the signs of the White Wind College? Thanks to that ability, we who originally hid ourselves finally dared to come out.”
Gandhi laughed softly. “Brother Man, White Wind College and Tarumanagara have improved their relationship. It can even be said to be very friendly. We certainly know the signs of the existence of members of White Wind College.
“That night Anaj told me how he found you both. He felt a wind that was different from the environment he had passed before. He could also see the trees in front of him swaying small in the wind while behind him was not so. Soon he knew that this was a sign from White Wind College.”
“Once the message of this relationship.” The mantan laughed too.
“That's it, Brother. But things like this still cannot get rid of the dark history between Tarumanagara and White Wind College.”
The mantel is silent but still maintains his smile. So did Jakawarman who smiled wryly.
“I mean, you certainly can't forget that dark history. About what Tarumanagara did to your college, it is a memory that cannot be taken for granted. But whatever it is is just the past. It cannot be repeated even if it can be remembered. Now the Maharaja was wise to correct the mistakes of the previous king. White Wind College is a good college and upholds the truth, we all know it.”
The mantel widens his smile. “If that is your view on White Wind College, then we say thank you and deep respect to you.”
“I am the one who should thank you both and all members of White Wind College for still accepting the cooperation request from Tarumanagara and also helping to eradicate the intruders in this country.”
They continued with lighter talk so that the atmosphere was not too quiet. However, their vigilance is always hot always time, never reduced or even added. Not a talk can lower the vigilance of a Mantingan who has become accustomed to sudden combat.
