The Musafir

The Trick of Darkness

SO then Mantingan revealed what became his view on the Dark Lady, which of course was a brief explanation.

“Master, if if I were to become a government spy, it would be very easy for me to guess that there are so many secret networks residing in Kotaraja Slum Settlement.”

Mantingan is more happy to call the place with “Kotaraja” Slum Settlement rather than “Poor Settlement Kotaraja”. Wouldn't poverty be so imprecise when it's defined as grievance? Are the poor not always dirty?

There was the sound of laughter from the Dark Lord that sounded very smooth and soft. Syahdu. But in any case, Mantingan still can not understand the meaning of the laughter.

“Hero Man who always displeased me, your estimation is indeed right. The Koying administration has long known of the existence of a secret network that lives comfortably in the Kotaraja Slum. But they can't do anything. The secret network has enormous influence on the government.

“Most areas of the Koying Union are in control of their trading game. It was a common secret in this great city, which was also a great disgrace because no matter how great the Koying majesty had been egged on by something the government could not overcome. That is the main point in Rashid's writing, making him now really hunted by the Koying government to remove the news that has been spread.

“Just calm down, Hero Man, the government will not suspect that you are hiding in that slum. And even if they managed to expect it, they could barely do anything.”

The mantan who could finally understand the good intentions of the Dark Lord then nodded his head and smiled widely. “As you wish, I will find a place in the Kotaraja Slum to live in for a while. However, there are things I must tell you, Puan.”

“Tell me everything you want to say, Heroes.”

Mantingan began to explain that he had obtained a map showing the underground part of the palace that had been abandoned. However, Mantingan did not tell about how the map was obtained, which was none other than and not was after defeating a group of traders from the Roof of Heaven who attacked Sawahan Village.

Hearing that, Mister Darkness again laughed softly. Making Mantingan feel that he is really stupid because he cannot know what is really happening.

Mrs Darkness explained, “The maps were deliberately distributed, Heroes, to support the success you infiltrated Koying Palace. Not with the spread of the maps, the warriors from all over Dwipantara will flock to the palace with the intention of infiltrating through the basement, so that in the end seized all the attention of the guard troops to overcome the warriors?”

Can Mantingan understand what is meant by Mrs Darkness. However, he really could not understand the meaning of the spreader of the map against him.

Presumably, the confusion was able to be read by Mrs Darkness. Again, again, the woman laughed.

“Hero, no other and no not the mastermind of the spreader of the map is us,” he said later, but unfortunately has not been able to remove Mantingan from his confusion. “What is it that still makes you look confused, Hero Man?”

“You won't do something like this without a big advantage.” The mantle said sharply, making the Darkness Mistress instantaneously peck in place. “Say the truth, though I know very well that honesty does not include the nature of underground networks like you, but this time please say honestly.”

For some time, the atmosphere became quiet. For how is it not gripping when the Mantian continues to look at the Dark Lady in front of him very sharply?

“How can I lie to you while the famous Hero Man is able to read the omens?” The woman said in a slick-sounding tone.

After a long sigh, only then did the Darkness Master tell a long story; making the Mantan become quite surprised after listening to him.

Everything that the Dark Lord has done to the Mantang to date is related to the game of power.

“My son will lead Koying better, Hero. In order to achieve that, I first had to get rid of the crown prince.”

After Mister Darkness said like that, The Mantin was stunned in place for quite some time. Surprise is not a trick!

Then with a little heat, he said, “Master of Darkness! You're wrong to think I came for revenge! You are also wrong if interpreting myself will slaughter the entire contents of the palace with rampage! I told you that my only purpose in infiltrating Koying Palace was to save Tapa Balian. No more and no less!”

“Hero Man, realize very well that you have no other choice at this time.” Mistress Darkness cutting. His voice really changed. No longer sounding smooth, soft, and shahdu like before. Now it sounds really cold.

Mantingan widened his eyes with an unarticulated rage. How he had been trapped by the cruel game of Darkness!

“Pardon me, Hero Man, but I must say that you are very naive. Young blood is clearly still flowing quite profusely inside your body.” The Dark Lord said calmly again, but there was no change in his voice. “Please take this as a very valuable lesson for you.”

Mantingan tried his hardest to resist the turmoil of his anger. Too Dark Lady! Now he no longer has any choice but to continue the infiltration, which indirectly helps the Dark Lord achieve his desire for power!

Otherwise, wouldn't the Dark Lord have very easily foiled his intention of saving Tapa Balian because his entire plan was known?

Thinking of this, Mantingan felt an unusually great mess.

The only thing capable of stopping the cruel plan of the Dark Lord is kindness and pity, but are those two feelings inside a well-known underground network leader devoid of feelings?

The mantan can only bow while rubbing his face. Regretting. Only when he first encountered the Dark Lord he had been able to realize the suspicious hiccups from him, maybe his mistakes would never have come so far.

“Do not regret, Hero, no use you regret.” Again, Mrs Darkness said, making Mantingan raise his head and look at him sharply.

“If this one in front of me is not just a cowardly shadow of magic, I will surely draw a sword and cut off his neck.”

“Don't you scare me, Hero.” Mistress Darkness was parched, which sounded more like mocking in Mantingan's ears. “Really, I feel very sorry for disappointing someone as noble as you, but I was really forced to do this.”

The mantan snorted loudly before rising up to stand up from his chair. No longer does he feel like being near the woman.

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