The Musafir
Fighting with a Killer Eve
Mantingan's STEP stopped when his sense of smell caught a scent that his senses had once recognized. When he closed his eyes and took a deep breath to absorb it, he realized that what he was breathing was the fishy scent of blood!
Mantingan raised his torch rods high. Spreading the light around. Until a sight was found that was not at all pleasant to look at.
Bodies with scattered limbs scattered everywhere! A pool of blood was created on the ground that had originally been wet. Other blood splashes spread to shrubs and trees. Makes the whole thing look red. How horrible!
Suddenly Mantingan felt the temperature of the air around him drop sharply. Stabbing like trying to destroy bones. The mantle stiffened immediately. Full alert. He knew very well that the cold air he was feeling right now was a completely directional killer!
If the Mantingan were unable to withstand such a great and mighty killer, it would be a certainty that he would lose consciousness in just a moment!
Could it be that this was the reason why even expert-level warriors became helpless before the Demon?
No matter how high the level of a swordsman, still lost consciousness if not able to withstand the lunge of a killer of this magnitude.
The mantle looked straight at the darkness of the night. Among the dense tall trees, he was able to find the origin of the killer air. But because the distance is quite far, very far in fact, Mantingan can not know the shape and appearance of the figure that issued the killer air.
Without lingering any longer, Mantingan let out all the killer air anyway, which was then directed towards the figure of "The Demon" behind the darkness. After killing so many humans, the Mantingan has a murderous lust that is not its great reeds.
That's how the long-distance fight with the killer air goes very fierce because the strength of the two sides is balanced. The mantan still stood firm with a torch that kindled the fiery flames in his hand, while the creature he was facing was still hiding behind the darkness.
Sweat started pouring all over Mantingan's body. Even though he was able to compensate for the Demon's killer, it did not mean that he did not find it difficult.
A new killer Eve can be created after the user combines feelings of alertness, anxiety, and vengeful desire at once. Blending all three at the highest level was not something that could be considered easy at all.
Kiai Guru Kedai once said to him:
“Taught you to always be calm and meek, but there are times when you have to train yourself to still be able to feel the fire of revenge at certain times. When combined with anxiety, alertness, and oppressive will, you will feel the desire of a killer who is always bloodthirsty. That kind of feeling is also needed to pressure the opponent until he feels very petite in front of you.”
Mantingan closed the item's eyes for a moment before re-opening it with a much sharper look. Instantly, the killer air increased sharply, which even the impact could be felt directly by the surrounding vegetation. The shrubbery and leaves were wobbling little like they were being toyed with by the wind, though in fact they were being tossed about by the murderous desire of the Mantingan and the Demon of extraordinary magnitude.
A moment later, there was the sound of a raucous scream blaring into the silence of the night. The forest seemed to wake up for a moment.
Munding Caraka was long-mouthed, either scared or just wanting to return the scream, but however furious it sounded.
Meanwhile, Mantingan actually lunglai until finally fell on the ground. Breathing hurriedly. The cold sweat was flowing. He looks very exhausted.
But the good news is that the killer's fight is over. And this time, Mantingan came out as the winner.
The blaring scream that had just been heard came from the Demon who was trying to withdraw as quickly as possible from the pressure of the Mantingan killer air. Sometimes strength can increase by shouting loudly.
Kiai Guru Kedai once said to him:
“If you hear people fighting while yelling loudly, do not let you consider it too excessive or even to insult it.”
However unlike the Demon, the Mantingan had completely run out of steam. Let alone to scream, to speak in a soft voice even he is not able to. When forced, then his consciousness would instantly disappear. Wouldn't it be a terrible thing to lose consciousness in the middle of a forest full of dangerous demons?
Mundingan approached Mantingan before laying down his body right behind his back. Being a backrest for the body Mantingan who is really in need of a place to lean. How understanding is that buffalo!
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WHEN the new sun appeared halfway on the eastern horizon, the Mantingan opened its eyes in a cross-legged position.
Overnight to himself did not fall asleep, nor did he loosen his vigilance even a little, just to close his eyes and join together to fill the energy in the previously drained.
While staying together, Mantingan also read the book given by the Swordsman of a Thousand Books shortly before meeting his death. The book was called the Book of Connecting Spaces which was very extraordinary. Mantingan read it in one night without opening the eyes of the slightest item, but with the Science of Hearing Dew Drops. That way, he can spend the Book of Science Connecting Space in just one night!
“We must move now, Munding. Tomorrow we really should already be in Kotaraja.” Slum Settlement
Munding Caraka opened her eyes while lowly moaning. Just like Mantingan, the buffalo did not fall asleep for a while last night. Along with Mantingan, he stood up.
“Search for small caves around here, Munding.” Mantingan climbed the buffalo's back quickly.
Upon realizing that Mantingan was in a hurry, Munding immediately took him flying into the sky.
From a height, it seemed that the creepy forest was no longer creepy. It's really beautiful. But when viewed from below, then it will look very creepy!
The splendor of Mount Rabbit can also be seen clearly. No fog or clouds cover. Totally clean. But really, Mantingan did not have time to enjoy it.
Immediately after imparting the Eagle Eye Science, the Mantingan set his gaze downwards. Find a cave that can be lived for a while.
“There, Munding!” The mantle exclaimed while pointing down. So quickly he found a suitable cave, as if by chance!
“Ongng!” Munding Caraka retaliated while directing her flight rate downwards.
But the buffalo did not want to just go down without something extraordinary. Thinking that at least Mantingan could smile this time, Munding circled in the air.
“Munding!” The mantel exclaimed in shock while gripping the saddle as tightly as possible. His heart is beating strong. “What are you doing, Munding?!”
Munding only roars long before turning his direction upward, making Mantingan feel his body hovering without being tied to the earth's attraction!
“OONGNG!” Munding Caraka's last moan marked that he stopped playing games. His flying speed returned slow and balanced.
Knowing that it turns out Munding deliberately did that, not because there has been a very important problem, Mantingan actually laughed off. No, he's not angry!
“Other times you have to do this again, Munding!”
Such was Mantingan's response made Munding Caraka very excited, because however much more than he expected.
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Episode of the month: 18/40
