The Musafir

The Thousand Palace Houses

“The Love Affair will last for a full five days inside the Thousand House Palace Neighborhood. Each couple will get one house, food rations, and other needs according to the dose we have determined.

“During those five days, Gentlemen and Gentlemen-Puan will be a little preoccupied with the various activities that we hold, then we will only give a little time to get out of the palace, then we will only give a little time to get out of the palace, during the day until late afternoon.

“For the sake of preventing the commotion that might happen, as well as to build mutual trust, then we are forced to keep the weapons of Mr and Mrs all without exception. Any kind of fight that is conducted within the palace will be severely punished, so we sincerely hope that all peace can be created in this event.

“After five days of the event, Mr and Mrs will all be given two choices. The first option is to settle in the city and become the Protective Forces of the Palace, so that all the necessities of life and authority in the face of the delusion will be guaranteed by the government. While the second choice is the opposite of the first choice, namely by refusing the offer to become the Palace Guard and regardless of all responsibilities. Any choice that Mr and Mrs all take will be appreciated and we will not be concerned.”

The swordsman explained at length very eloquently. There is no mistake in the pronunciation, even a little. It was as if he had repeated those words a thousand times.

All the guests of the event became stuck. Previously, they had known the rules, but hearing them directly still left an indescribable special impression.

They actually know that there will be two choices that one must choose. The anxiety was clearly printed on the faces of almost all the guests.

They want to stay as they should a pair of warriors, to wander freely without being attached to anything. But on the other hand, they have grown tired and tired of living a martial world full of blood and death, the warriors also want a harmonious and safe family life.

But among the thousands of guests of the auction, there are several pairs of warriors who have matured properly with his choice. Some of them just want to enjoy the series of activities that exist in Perhelatan Cinta Kotaraja as entertainment before returning to the river telaga persilatan, but others have set out to start a new life by serving the Koying Kingdom and letting go of all ties with the martial well.

Perhaps, only Mantingan and Chitra Anggini did not take those two options. They both have another option that is certainly much bigger, much more dangerous, and far more important: infiltrate the palace and reclaim Tapa Balian and the stolen pair of Moon Swords!

“The first day of the Love Event begins tomorrow morning, but Gentlemen and Gentlemen are expected to have settled in the Thousand House Palace Neighborhood from tonight so as not to be late. The event manager will give you the next direction, so please come out regularly.”

Chitra Anggini glanced at Mantingan behind his mask. “What should we choose?”

“The longer you are in the palace, the better,” Mantingan replied. “We have to settle there from tonight.”

Chitra Anggini nodded before standing up from her place.

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD of the Thousand Palace Houses was a large plot of housing located to the east of the palace and was still within the third layer of the palace walls.

The housing was devoted to soldiers and servants who really had to live inside the palace. But even so, there are still thousands more houses left to be occupied by guests of the event.

“Koying Palace is much bigger than I expected.” Chitra Anggini muttered softly while shaking his head.

The officiant came and handed him a piece of throwback inscribed with the number of the order of the house that must be occupied by the two of them. After being given a little additional explanation, Mantingan and Chitra Anggini continued their journey.

It didn't take long for the two to find the intended home.

Within the swath of the Thousand Palace Houses Neighborhood, the house they obtained was located to the west so that it was directly adjacent to the second layer palace defensive wall. This provides several advantages for Mantingan who master the Science of Hearing Dew Drops.

The mantle attaches the thrower given by the event officer to the door leaf. A luminous magic pattern appeared for a moment before it finally faded until it disappeared. Only then can the door be opened.

“Sleep,” says Mantingan although his eyes are not directed at Chitra Anggini at all. He was more interested in looking around.

“Only that?”

“Ya.”

This time, Mantingan stared directly into Chitra Anggini's eyes sharply. Delivering messages through his gaze. The woman quickly understood that there was something unnatural in this house so that they could not speak blatantly.

“I'm very sleepy, Chitra. This was the day when everything was going on so surprisingly, my mind became tired. It would be nice if we sleep as soon as possible so that tomorrow is not too late to follow this event.” The mantang gave a calm explanation.

“Well if that's what you want. Of course anything I would do if it were for you.” Chitra Anggini threw a mocking smile before walking ahead of Mantingan, as if he had gotten to know the place well!

There are four rooms in the house.

The first is the living room located at the very front, with several long benches, tables, cots, and teapots.

The second is the bedroom, located in the middle, with a large bed, white lanterns, and a painting depicting the palace hanging on the wall.

The third room is a kitchen, with two furnaces, firewood storage and charcoal, a food barn, and several kinds of cooking utensils.

The last room is a stage-style bathroom, there is a barrel of water as high as an adult body to store water and some bathing needs.

While on the outside of the house, there is a porch and a small garden.

This house is absolutely perfect!

Chitra Anggini did not immediately lay himself on the bed, but rather prepared to put a mosquito net hanging on a square frame above the place. Clearly the Mantingan immediately held him back.

“Do not!” exclaiming Mantingan that immediately stopped the movement of the woman. “What is the mosquito net installed for?”

Chitra Anggini looked at him with a strange look. “Please so that mosquitoes do not suck out your blood.”

“We are warriors, mosquitoes should not be a problem.” Mantingan. After all, if the mosquito nets were really attached, then they would be too close!

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