The Musafir

The Second-Belike

“But in western Suvarnadvipa, or rather the territory of the Koying Kingdom, will be different. For reasons that I do not know clearly, the land there is dry. Which is so dry, often there are forest fires in the dry season.”

Mantang nodded his head a sign that he had understood. Presumably Suvarnadvipa has a large area that far exceeds Javadvipa, which means it takes more time to explore it to completion.

However, should Mantingan come out of his disguise as a lay swordsman by returning to being a swordsman, flashing from the top of one tree to the top of another tree, then of course it only takes a little time to explore Suvarnadvipa.

But that won't be done anytime soon. Of course, the purpose of Mantingan is currently centered on self-training in order to remain able to face a devastating fight even if only using one hand. When his training was over, it was a time where his lightning ability had grown large enough that he did not need to continue the disguise any further.

Mantingan remembered the words of Jakawarman which were the incarnation of the Gembangmas just before they separated in the middle of the ocean:

“I'll just turn myself in to the person I think is appropriate.”

How it indirectly hints that Mantingan does not need to wander in search of Kembangmas, but rather the Kembangmas itself will approach him. But implicitly, Kembangmas asked Mantingan to prove that he was a worthy person.

So his journey with Gema Suvarnadvipa at this time is certainly not appropriate if it is considered a journey to find Gembangmas; the truth is the journey to find Ulin Wood.

“If you are having trouble during the trip later, do not hesitate to ask for help from me, Friends!” The echoes in front of him called out kindly.

“I won't hesitate if so!” The mantelan also shouted back.

Mantingan knows the cause why Echoes offer such simple-sounding help. Of course, the man was considering that the difficulties that will face Mantingan will be much greater than those who are not disabled.

Quietly in his mind, Mantingan thanked Gema; although on the other hand still put up a certain amount of vigilance towards that person.

“Ah, yes. I almost forgot to tell you.” Echoes look back. His glittering eyes under the shadow of his caping were staring solemnly at Mantingan. “In this place, it is very good if we install full-fledged vigilance. There are many long-winded rogues that can emerge from anywhere, at any time, and under any circumstances. But if we have already met them, then just run as fast as possible! I was fasting using deep energy, so facing them would be very difficult.”

The mantle nodded his head once. “I understand. If we've been so desperate, you just leave me.”

Of course the Mantingan's intention was not to let his life be sacrificed after Gema Samudradvipa left him. The mantan is not that sweet.

However, it is appropriate to say that the purpose of Mantingan asked Gema to leave if the situation had been so urgent was to save the man's life.

“Takkan I did that.” Echoes turned their faces back towards the front while laughing out loud. “Didn't I just say it? I won't leave you even if it means death, my friend.”

“I appreciate that, but I think a burden like myself is worth leaving. I also do not want my friend to sacrifice life just for myself a.”

“If you had known, the martial path was a deserted place so quiet that it seemed as if it was uninhabited at all. During my time as a swordsman, I had no one's friends. I really am not kidding. Every swordsman I want to make a friend always ends up fighting to the death. And every layman I wanted to make friends always refused on the grounds of not wanting to travel too far from his village. Doesn't that feel really painful?”

Although Gema said with a funny tone that seemed never to mean every sentence in his speech, but nevertheless his sorrow could not lie the ability to read the omens that Mantingan had.

“Finding someone like yourself, who though sheds a sword but does not try to challenge me; who also has no problem being invited to wander together, as if second to none in this world. I will not let you be killed as long as we are still fellow travelers, because that would be a violation of the nature of the marriage.”

The mantan could only smile warmly without any intention of refuting anymore. Suffice it to argue twice as much, then the rest can be considered excessive which will actually be an insult. Mantingan did not intend to reject the good given by the man in conversation, because however very cruel if it prevents someone from doing good.

“Follow myself through this path, my friend!” Echoes again exclaimed as he turned towards the path that split the dense forest. Mantingan followed the steps of the man clapping it. “This is the usual shortcut I passed. And besides the shortcut, this is also the safest way to pass. The main road is usually inhabited by many thieves. If we do not have the strength equivalent to a swordsman, it will be very difficult to face them.”

Echoes later explain how the rogues in Suvarnabhumi were not very compassionate. Even though the victim had given away all the treasure without exception, they still killed him, as if there was nothing better than death.

“Although safe from rogues, but that does not mean this path is completely free of distress. Wild animals such as tigers or hordes of wild dogs often appear, and of course with a position in the middle of the wilderness like this, we are the prey for them.” The echo continued with a smaller voice. “Be careful and keep up vigilance.”

The mantan soon understood how much Suvarnabhumi had become so attached to danger. Everywhere there is a threat. Mantingan had felt for himself how attacked by rogues and tigers in the near future. It was as if there was no place safer than home; it instantly reminded Mantingan of his residence in the Wind Bell Village.

The mantel finally breathed a long breath. How the moments of peace with the North River Angel, Kana, and Kina in the Wind Bell Village have passed.

The angels of the North River, Cana, and Kina have gone to Champa. He was quite far from Javadvipa.

Mantingan realizes that such moments of reconciliation can never be repeated, until at any time and in any way.