The Musafir

Javadvipa After The Passage

JAVADVIPA is so lost. The figure of Hero Man has left the fertile island that is one of the centers of civilization in Dwipantara. But his departure leaves no sorrow or regret for the slightest thing, but an infinite sense of pride and gratitude.

From store to store, it is impossible that the name Hero Man has never been mentioned. From college to college, it is impossible that the name Hero Man is not an example. From swordsman to swordsman, the impossible name Hero Man is not challenging to challenge.

Mantingan is considered a great hero in the country, which feels very impossible if his name sinks from the historical record to tens of thousands of years.

He single-handedly destroyed more than thirty ships of the rebels, saving the daughter of the king of Champa who would cause war if he died in the land of Taruma, and contributed so many Light Magic Throws to help the war and also the progress of civilization. His services will never be forgotten.

But even though the people of Taruma love the figure of Mantingan, still can not dismiss the truth that the young man is a traveling swordsman. His feet could not stay in one place for too long.

The White Wind College had announced that Mantan had gone on a journey leaving Javadvipa, but they did not announce where Mantingan had gone. It was done to protect him from warriors who were about to challenge him to fight. However, White Wind College knows that Mantingan does not like to serve the challenge of fighting.

There were still many rebels in Javadvipa left, but they no longer had any support from Suvarnadvipa, because the sea was in full control of Tarumanagara.

Punawarman also ordered his troops to hunt down the remaining rebels to the roots. If they do not surrender or flee to a very distant place, it is only a matter of time until they are completely extinct.

Rebel leaders were on display at the gate to Sundapura, while other rebel heads were distributed across the region for display. This made many rebels choose to surrender rather than suffer the same fate, at least they will only be imprisoned or made slaves, it is much better than death.

Tanjung Kalapa again open to the migrants after the situation became safe and controlled. However, Sundapura remained closed for a while in order to secure the royal members from the unexpected invasion.

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DARA nodded her head understandingly. “We have a trading network in Suvarnadvipa, Mr. Rama. Even if this partnership is off, I'm fine.”

Chief Rama who was cross-legged in front of the girl actually shook his head. “The two of you must have shed blood on the side of the agreement, it means your cooperation should not be interrupted.”

Dara smiled awkwardly. He had never considered the weight of such a blood covenant before. But the girl did intend to strengthen her relationship with Mantingan even in Suvarnadvipa. Knowing that the Angel of the North River had gone to Champa and left Mantingan, Dara saw the opening of a great opportunity.

“Sahaya understands, Mr. Rama. The matter of this cooperation will remain we continue.” Answer Dara sincerely.

Chief Rama smiled widely. “At least with this cooperation, he has money to eat.”

Dara raised her eyebrows confused. “Ah, if only for eating, Mantingan will definitely be abundant. With the money he had now, he could even buy hundreds of big taverns.”

“The situation right now is completely different, Son.” Chief Rama sighed regretfully. “Mantingan lost his right arm in battle. Dara's son must have known that for the swordsmen, losing his right hand is tantamount to living a miserable life.”

Dara bought her eyes in disbelief. Both of his hands involuntarily covered his agape mouth full of shock. How the girl knew that what Chairman Rama said was the truth. A warrior who depends on the science of sword will suffer greatly when it comes to losing their flagship hand.

It is suggested that a swordsman would choose to lose both his legs rather than his right hand.

Even if a swordsman, especially the swordsman, is trained to be able to use both hands well, but still, there is no way to get rid of the basic habit that most people are only centered on one of their mainstay hands.

Indeed, not all swordsmen play the sword in his right hand, because some are born relying on the left hand in doing everyday life.

“He could have met with a rogues or curious swordsman,” continued Chairman Rama after being silent for a while. “I was worried that he could not face them so that his property was taken away. Moreover, the Sword of Kiai Kedai has been broken.”

“Chairman Rama, Sahaya did not expect the situation to be so bad like this.” Seemed a look of anxiety that was so concentrated stuck in Dara's face. “Sahaya will send a paid swordsman to find and maintain it.”

But Chairman Rama refused. “I hope you don't do that, Son. It would be nice if Mantingan goes through this situation without excessive support. After all, it was not an easy thing to be able to find a Mantingan in Svarnabhumi. Once a person wanders there, it will be lost until the person decides for himself whether to return or not to return.”

Dara sighed slowly. During his trade in Svarnabhumi, he had difficulty sending news to Javadvipa. The number of robbers in the eastern part of the island has reached an unpredictable number, they are the ones who cause the delivery of letters through pigeons and humans to be very very disturbed.

“Then what should be done to help him, Mr Rama?” Dara said half-bending. He offered to help, but acted as if he were asking for help.

“Keep thou in touch with him through trade cooperation. I'm sure you have a trading network in Svarbhumi.” Chief Rama repeated the real request he had said at the beginning.

Dara nodded her head slowly. “Alright, Mr Rama, sahaya understand.”

Right after, Dara resigned from the presence of the chairman of the White Wind College. It was indeed before that girl who was invited by Rama, not Rama himself who approached her.

Just a moment after Dara left, the door of the room opened again. A young woman dressed in all black entered the room before finally kneeling before Rama.

Rama stroked his beard with a beard. “Chitra Anggini, I'm sure you've heard it all.”

The young lady was stunned for a moment before returning to subdue her gaze.

“But let it be, I don't bother to re-explain to you. Now I want to give you an expensive paid task ...”

Chitra Anggini cut, “Sorry, Chairman Rama, but I am no longer a mercenary.”

Rama muttered softly before chiming in with great emphasis, “Supply this payment as a reward after you successfully complete the task. Do you still want to listen?”

“Of course, Chairman Rama. Sahaya is ready to listen,” said the girl in a tone of obedience.

“You still have an association with the mercenary group in Svarnabhumi, don't you?”

“True, but the hazard already does not receive any task from them.”

“Can you go there and kill all its members?”

Chitra Anggini bought her eyes. With a bold look in her eyes, the woman raised her face. “Chairman Rama, with a thousand dangerous apologies pleading, what a heartfelt self-danger must declare unwilling to do so.”

“What's your reason?” rama asked calmly.

“Letter however, they are old friends who have fought alongside the peril. Killing them is tantamount to betraying friendship!”

“Report I received from my sandik said that there were several groups of thieves who were assigned by the rebels to hunt down Mantingan in order to avenge defeat, including the mercenary group, which unfortunately now has become a group of rogues.” Rama took out a piece of throwback from inside the pocket of his robe. “This is the proof of the warrant handed down to them.”

At that moment, concern hit the mind of Chitra Anggini. There is no need for the young woman to read the contents of a sheet given by Rama, because she already knows very well what it will look like.

After mentioning that Mantingan was threatened by the existence of the group, Chitra Anggini felt as if he had no other choice but to accept his duty, considering that Mantingan had once changed his path of shortness, and now the young man was helpless after losing his right arm.

Moreover, the mercenary group was mentioned by Chairman Rama to have been a bandit group; a statement that increasingly urged Chitra Anggini to accept his duties.

“But, saraya is about to go north ...”

“You will visit Kutai Kingdom, right?”

“True, Hazard wants to try his luck there. Too many dark things that are dangerous to do while still in Javadvipa, those things that foster into dark memories that want to be dangerous forget someone.”

“Those memories are only in your head, not in Javadvipa. No matter how far your feet go, those memories will not be left behind you.” Chief Rama smiled, who in an instant reminded Chitra Anggini of the figure of Mantingan. “All you have to do is accept those dark memories as something that has been forgiven but not regretted.”

Rama breathed slowly. It was true that the word did not come from him, but came from Mantingan; a young man who with all his wisdom was able to receive bad memories with a warm smile.

“I don't forbid you to travel, Chitra Anggini. After all your business in Svarnabhumi has met the word after, you will go to Kutai with a big gift from the White Wind College and Tarumanagara.” Thus Rama continued his words after returning to earnest. “However, I still won't force you. You can accept or reject it, whatever your decision it will be we appreciate.”

“Let me carry out this task, Chairman Rama,” Chitra Anggini said quickly. “I'm sure Mantingan will not be happy with this, but he needs me now.”

Chief Rama exhaled a long breath and smiled faintly. How true the old man put a little bit of pity on Chitra Anggini who had to kill his old friends just for someone who had been kind to him.

Chitra Anggini got up and walked away. His eyes filled with determination. If Mantingan is involved in this task, the reward is not the main thing.

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