The Musafir

Free Mantle

Whether it had been how long Mantingan had been taken to wherever anyway, he felt the atmosphere around him change. It was like being in an urban area, because Mantingan heard the screams of a frightened crowd. These robbers are felt to have entered urban areas and scared the population in them. The city troops will definitely arrive in a while, Mantingan returned hoping.

His steps were stopped suddenly, then there was a clasping sound, “You guys, the soldiers of Bumi Sagandu, we took one of the precious nobles from Sundapura. If you don't hand over at least five hundred gold pieces, then we'll separate his head from the neck shaft! However, if the money is in sight and we have received, then we release this person and his luggage.”

The twists covering the eyes of the mantle were pulled roughly until it came off. Mantingan's eyes blinked several times to adjust the light on his eyes. Slowly but surely, Mantingan saw the surrounding environment where he was on a field around which surrounded the city soldiers armed with spears and long levers. On both sides, he can be calm and he can't!

The mantingan heard earlier, if the estimate is not wrong, then he is in one of the cities of Earth Sagandu. The reason these robbers brought him here is pretty obvious. There was no way they would take him directly to Sundapura where they could be directly crushed even to the roots. There is no way the city has a low level of security.

The head of the city army frowned and was seen whispering with some of his subordinates. While the leader of the robbing group showed Mantingan's luggage that was taken prisoner.

“Where did you get him?” Ask the army leader after negotiations.

“It is not important that you know the full details, but let me tell you, we got it after intercepting the jewel-streaked carriage that was heading to Sundapura.”

“What do you mean? A week ago, there was no train to Sundapura. If there really was, we would have been assigned to escort him. Moreover, who brings important nobles like what you said.”

“Obviously this is such an important nobleman that his journey is kept secret. Put your brains on, you idiot!"

“Unsecret departure will not use a very flashy train.”

There was a sound coming from the robber leader. He then whispered with harsh language to his men. A long time later, he again said, “Then, we will leave. If only you guys dared to attack us, then we killed this guy right then and there!”

“What do you deserve? Our job is to protect all citizens of Sagandu Earth from the threat of crime, we have the right to stop and or quell all! The army! Pull guns!”

The sound of malleability being pulled from both sides sounded so slashing and horrifying in Mantingan's ears. He was in great fear when the atmosphere was tense. The offer still continues to be made by the leader of the robbing, but was rejected outright by the forces of Bumi Sagandu. Until there was a verdict from the robbing leader.

“We will kill him if you dare to approach even a little!” While directing the kelewang to the neck of Mantingan, he continued, “we just want to get out, and we will release this person if it is already out of town, this is the last offer!”

Mantingan glanced at the lewd that was stuck near his neck. Wicaksana—sang sword holder as well as the leader of robamp—looks not alert with his eyes that are not centered on his sword. The mantan took a deep breath and with great courage he stood up quickly. He directs the slats into the gap between his two hands. The newly sharpened blade of the sword earlier this morning managed to touch and break the rope tied to Mantingan's hand. What a clever move!

However, his legs are still tied with the rope connected to the hands of one of the robbers so that he can not escape. So the Mantingan seized the kelewang held by the Wicaksana. It was fastened to the straps on his feet before the others came to their senses. Immediately break the rope that was on his feet.

Everything happened so quickly that Wicaksana himself could not believe what had just happened.

However, what was so astonishing to all of them was why did the Mantingan not directly kill the Wicaksana after obtaining the mule?

The winding coat is very agile when many hands are about to catch it. Many arrows began to be fired at the group of robbers, until finally the city troops can win in a very short time.

Mantingan was breathing his previously held items. He did not have time to install bundles and bags of coffers, then he was taken to run away to the outside of the city whose path was clear, leaving a field that was still fairly chaotic behind him.

Not many pay attention to the departure of Mantingan, because the residents have locked themselves in the house.

When Mantingan was already outside the city gate, he stopped for a moment before running again towards the forest where the trees and shrubs were lush there.

But even after entering the forest, he did not stop running. He looked back every once in a while to make sure no one was chasing him. The pressure of the soul kept his feet moving. He only stopped when his body splashed in a large puddle of water.

There his mind could return to clarity, as if the water in the puddle had melted away all his bad thoughts. The mantan immediately went up to the ground and jumped up and down happily. He shouted out loud happily as well. Like a madman. But how recently he had escaped death.

If Mantingan did not have enough courage, then certainly his life floated on the slats of Wicaksana. Earth Warrior Sagandu can't do much if he's held captive constantly. How happy it is also when his task of looking for Kembangmas will continue.

Many times the Mantingan prostrated himself to worship Gusti who would have saved him. It was hard to let go of the soaring happiness, but Mantingan tried to remain calm because it was possible that the robbers were here to escape.

Mantingan sat on the edge of the pool of water as his eyes continued to look around. He also drank a few sips of water that further cleared his mind. Somewhat proud also earlier did not violate Kenanga's prohibition not to play rough. Wicaksana need not be killed by him, let his business be with the soldiers of the city.

Come to think of it, the Mantingan has not opened and seen the contents of the bundle that he has been carrying. Moreover, he did not have time. Just down the hill and riding a horse for a while, he was already in the hands of robbers. It was unfortunate in the first day and two when he began his search. But now he felt today was a day where he was very lucky.

Then opened the bond that is beside the bundle. The cloth opens. Inside there are more items than the Mantingan estimates. In addition to his long robe that took up a lot of space, there were several other pieces of equipment. Among them are ignition and small pans, some compacted and dried flour and vegetables, fish-catcher traps, wooden cups and plates, spare footwear, etc, and an incredible tent can be bigger than its fold size.

The rest, the bundle still fit a few more items. Plus the robe will be worn Mantingan, then the room in the bundle is still a lot left.

Mantingan then look for a piece of wood that he finally got not far from his place. He also took the stone which he then broke into the form of a blade, the bark was dragged until smooth with it, to resemble a stick whose bottom tip is sharp to stick firmly to the ground.

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