Traveling to the Unseen Realm

11. Breaking Bonds

Damar looks pecked for a moment and nodded as if he agreed to Ranvier's request.

" Does that mean you grant my request and won't bother me anymore...?" ask Ranvier.

" Yes..," said Damar steady.

" I'm sorry Mr. Damar. I don't believe it yet because it wasn't Nyai Ranggana or her Husband who said that.", Ranvier said as he shook his head.

Damar seemed to smile thinly and then looked at Arcana who was in his carrier at that time.

" How about Arcana...?" ask Damar in a soft voice.

" Because he saved me from the crocodile's safety, so grant him whatever he wishes." said Arcana while wiping the liquid coming out of his nose with the back of his hand.

" alright. How about Ranvier, you heard the answer...?" ask Damar.

" I wonder why you ask such an important matter as a child like Arcana. He doesn't know anything and not necessarily he understands what he said earlier." said Ranvier riled.

Ranvier's words made Damar smile. While Arcana appears to play his fingers while muttering something.

" You don't have to worry about Ranvier. What Arcana says also represents Kyai Ranggana's speech. Arcana is a future leader in the region. So whatever he said was worth the same as his father said. Me and the people are his witnesses, and we'll tell him whatever Arcana said to his parents. In addition, We will also tell them about your great contribution in saving Arcana." said Damar firmly.

Damar's words made Ranvier hesitant.

" The promise can be held by Ranvier. Now we can go..," whispered Daeng Payau.

" alright. That's why I'm leaving, Mr. Damar..," said Ranvier.

" Please Ranvier..," said Damar while nodding in reverence.

Ranvier smiled and stepped away from Damar and Arcana. Suddenly Arcana who was still in the sling Damar also called Ranvier.

" Sister...!" call Arcana while extending her hand.

For some reason Ranvier turned his head and for a moment he met the eyes of Arcana who glazed over. There were no words spoken and the two of them just kept quiet while staring at each other.

" Our time is not enough, We have to go now Ranvier." Daeng Payau reminded.

" Good Uncle..," said Ranvier then turned his body and stepped back to follow Daeng Payau's direction.

A moment later Ranvier had difficulty breathing and was forced to open his eyes. It looks a little shady. But a gentle touch on his shoulder and Daeng Payau's call had awakened Ranvier.

" Ranvier..," called Daeng Payau while gently shaking Ranvier's shoulder.

" Yes Uncle..," said Ranvier as he turned his head quickly.

" Thank God, you have managed to break that bond Ranvier..," Daeng Payau said with a smile.

" Thank God. Does that mean Ranvier won't be bullied again Daeng...?" ask ustadz Rahman.

" God willing. As long as Ranvier fills his day with positive and useful activities, it will be difficult to get close to Ranvier even to bring him back.

" So, are you willing to guide him...?" ask ustadz Rahman.

" It is up to this child, for I can only guide if he wills. If not, it will be in vain even though I did many things for him..," Daeng Payau said casually.

Ustadz Rahman nodded then touched Ranvier's shoulder and asked.

" How Ranvier, do you want to be guided by Uncle Daeng...?" ask ustadz Rahman.

" What caused you to change your mind ?. Didn't you look like you didn't want me...?" daeng Payau asked while frowning.

" Mmm.., I'm sorry Uncle. Grandfather was right, I have misjudged Uncle Daeng..," said Ranvier while lowering his head.

Ranvier's attitude made Daeng Payau smile.

" It's okay Ranvier. It's not just you who underestimated me because before there were also many people out there who behaved the same as you. That is a bad habit of man. Most people like to judge others by their outward appearance. Though many occur, which is flat on the outside actually contains diamonds and vice versa.," said Daeng Payau.

" Yes, I proved it myself earlier.." murmured Ranvier.

" You haven't mentioned your reason for accepting Uncle Daeng you know Ranvier..," interrupted ustadz Rahman suddenly to make Ranvier blush embarrassed.

" The reason I want to be guided by Uncle Daeng is because he can take me away and come home easily from another dimension earlier. Though I myself difficult to escape from there because it is always hindered by them for various reasons. Well, like Grandpa said, I'm slow down there. But Uncle Daeng did it easily and was not tracked by them. That means Uncle Daeng is great. Isn't that Ustadz...?" ranvier asked as he looked in admiration towards Daeng Payau.

Ranvier's answer made Daeng Payau and ustadz Rahman look at each other with a smile. While Grandpa Randu and Krishna who heard the conversation of the three people earlier seemed to sigh in relief.

Meanwhile in another dimension Arcana can only release Ranvier's departure with a feeling of sadness. A tear fell on his face as Damar took him away.

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Ranvier's days after 'breaking ties' went as well as they should. He went back to school and was greeted by many questions from his friends, one of whom was David who was my colleague Ranvier.

" I'm hearing that Lo kidnapped Vier...?" ask David.

" No, who said...?" ranvier asked as he put down his bag.

" But Grandpa Lo's men and some cops come here every day Vier. From the rumor that I'm hearing he said Lo was kidnapped by Grandpa Lo's business rival. Is that news really Vier...?" ask David.

" I wasn't kidnapped. I'm just going to a family home in another town. I told Grandpa I wanted to stay there. But the look of Grandpa forgot so nyariin continues. Understandably, Grandpa I've been married..," said Ranvier half-joking to make David smile.

" Oh that. Thank goodness you were not kidnapped. You see, after I, the people who were kidnapped were severely traumatized after being released from the captors. Even they also need special handling from the Police and the team," said David.

" Oh yes, Vid, I just found out...?" ask Ranvier.

" Yes, that's Vier. Usually, people kidnapped are subjected to various kinds of torture. Well that could be traumatizing Vier. They also need the help of a psychologist. That's what I saw in tipi..," said David.

" Sok tau Lo. So do not mostly watch soap operas.., " said Ranvier as he passed.

" Is was asked to speak seriously and ran away. Ranvieeerr...! " call David as he follows Ranvier out of class to the school cafeteria.

Ranvier only looked back when he knew David was following him. It is not without reason Ranvier ignored David.

Of the many students in the class, only David is always confused and pretentious with his personal life. And that pisses Ranvier off. Moreover, David often over-thinks to something that is not yet clear certainty.

" Departy detective cebong..," muttered Ranvier as he sped up his pace.

" I'm hearing about Vier. Gapapa if Lo now ngatain I'm rich. But one day you will need the help of this midget detective. Hold on to the words of I yes Vier..," said David with a serious mimic.

" Dreams are Lo !. Where could you be a good detective. Almost all the grades of Lo subjects dropped alias below average. While the detective must be sintered and clever," said Ranvier with a laugh.

" But I'm going to learn Vier...!" sahut David lantang's.

" Yes yes. Learn to pinter. If you're a detective, don't forget to meet I'm Vid...!" ranvier said while waving his hand to make David look bad.

David stared at Ranvier's departure while clenching his mouth. He realized that his brain's ability was difficult to rely on. David also seemed to stomp his feet and returned to class while grumbling.

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