The Musafir

Like Losing All Power

“What happened?”

CHITRA ANGGINI who originally sat down to relax while enjoying the free kudspan was suddenly surprised by the sight of Mantingan being dragged helplessly by several guards.

As soon as possible, the girl sped up, then sent some tootokan that were channeled through the air to the guards. Soon after, the body of Mantingan drooped like it had no soul.

“You were poisoned or how?!” Chitra Anggini becomes upset instead of playing. Never seen a mantel like this.

Still with the young man, Chitra Anggini brandished his strappy knife forward, although it was true that using a weapon in close combat was not his specialty at all, but at least the knife can appear more threatening than leaves.

However, Chitra Anggini's actions have attracted the attention of people around. Quickly everything moved away in an orderly line and without noise, except for the guards who jumped forward in front of Chitra Anggini while yelling loudly.

“Do not!” The mantle exclaimed while raising both of his arms. As if he had regained all his strength, the Manten could again stand firm with his own two feet. “We will go from here.”

“After you attacked our friend? Don't dream!” One of them said aloud while pulling out his armour.

Mantingan glanced at the three guards who were silent stiff due to the lucky Chitra Anggini shot, before he flicked one palm to release the entire photo.

“Let us go, or maybe I can't hold it anymore.” Mantingan glanced at Chitra Anggini who was still putting up attacking horses.

The guards glanced at each other. They clearly knew that the Mantingan had abilities that were far above them. Taking off three people at once by just shaking the palm of the hand is not something that can be done by any swordsman. Even if he wanted to, it was possible that the Mantang could destroy this entire auction with an absolute. If that happens, then the only ones to blame are their own bodies!

“Go, but never show your face in this place again.” One of them said so while lowering his leeway, the other followed.

The mantan nodded slowly while signaling Chitra Anggini to keep his weapon and leave the place as soon as possible. Both Mantingan and Chitra Anggini and the guards of the auction place walked in opposite directions.

“What happened?! Now that I really have to hear everything from you, there should be no delay!” Chitra Anggini exploded, speaking in a small but very high-pitched voice.

“I can't explain it here.” Mantingan said briefly while accelerating his pace. “If you really want to hear it, get out of this building as soon as possible.”

Chitra Anggini opened his mouth, about to refute, but first Mantingan cut him off.

“Do not argue anymore. You still don't know what happened.”

Chitra Anggini shut his mouth. How could it be immediately guessed by him that the Mantingan really wanted to tell him, but it could not be done in a crowd like this, for that reason the Mantingan walked quickly. So Chitra Anggini did not want to force it too far.

But not how far they walked, but only someone appeared from the corner of the hallway who hastily hit the Mantingan!

“Sorry, Sir! Not intentionally!” The man only exclaimed in such a manner before continuing his run. Looks like a hurry.

“Why not dodge?”

Chitra Anggini was certainly surprised to Mantingan who seemed not at all trying to avoid the collision, while he was a swordsman on top of all the warriors whose abilities were already immeasurable, and because as a swordsman it should be more alert to all the offences that might mean assault. So it is not strange anymore if Chitra Anggini asked so.

Chitra Anggini bought eyes, not thinking that Mantingan had just gotten a secret message!

***

In a shop that also became a place to stay, which in fact became a place of romance for those who are not necessarily doing that, Mantingan and Chitra Anggini sat face to face to negotiate.

The sun has indeed slipped a little to the west, but the day is still too ripe to be said to be evening. The Love affair is not yet about to begin, at least until three more tea drinking. They still had quite a lot of time in that inn.

“What first do you want to hear?” The mantel pulled out a sheet of ejection covertly given by someone who struck it at the auction.

“Your negotiations with Dara, and everything that makes you seem as helpless as just now.” Chitra Anggini replied steadily, that was his choice from now on.

Mantingan took a deep breath before telling him the whole contents of his negotiations with Dara not long ago. So clear and detailed, but not until told about his own feelings.

Listening to the Mantingan story has made Chitra Anggini stunned. Indeed, at first the girl showed her dislike because Dara had already expressed love to her traveling companion, but not long after that his mind became so sliced because he realized that Dara had drowned all his dreams for Mantingan.

The mantang again rubbed his face many times. Now his eyes are wet.

“She's overrated, but I'm completely powerless to hold her.”

The mantle began to feel regret. Why did he just obey when Dara pushed him out? Couldn't he have taken the girl's blood and carried her away from Suvarnadvipa as quickly as possible to Tarumanagara's protection? Given his current position as the only Sky Stakeholder who came from that country, then it shouldn't be difficult to do that.

But now it's all too late. Dara may be under the strict supervision of a royal spy, thus minimizing the possibility that she can be kidnapped just like that.

“It's too fast, I'm completely powerless to hold it.” The mantan sighed softly.

How chaotic his thoughts are now, realizing that the life of the eternal concubine of the king is not too wearing.

Dara will certainly be locked up in the palace, going out only for the most urgent interests, and must not behave outside the rules of court civilisation; contrary to the nature of Dara who likes adventure and freedom to make choices for his own life.

Moreover, during his stay at the palace until the end of his life, Dara will be supported by his love for Mantingan. The feeling of love will be destroyed, and it is not impossible if in the future the girl will try to do indecent, which will certainly be rewarded with a law of beheading if it reaches a dispute.

Although the suggestion seems very heavy and like unfounded, but the possibility of such a huge happening in the future.

“If that is Dara's desire because she wants to sacrifice to prove her love for you, then what else do you need to worry about?”

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Note:

Sorry for not updating the last few days. There are a lot of urgent interests that I have to prioritize.