Pendekar Batari Mahadewi: The Journey to Find Your Self
Episode 45 Continuing the Journey
The next day, Jalu, Niken, and Batari Mahadewi said goodbye. Ki Eagle Sky and some village figures escorted them towards the west side gate. The presence of three young swordsmen from the Thousand Spruces left an unforgettable impression for the villagers of Upper Clouds.
The three glided down that steep mountain with the science of lightening the body. Descending that fortress-like mountain soaring into the sky was much faster than ascending it. The western part of the mountain was a vast forest.
All three are still using the science of lightening the body to bouncy from one tree branch to another. He penetrated deep into the dark forest. They are not interested in finding natural mustika even though the forest emits some earth energy with good quality.
It took half a day of speeding through the vast dark forest. Luckily their journey was not interrupted by the forest-waiting demons. They found a small river separating the forest with a small village across the river.
“What if we find a store to fill our stomach?” guli Jalu's.
“Yes, I'm already getting hungry.” Said Niken.
The three walked casually so as not to attract attention to explore the village road to find a tavern. In the middle of the village, they had just found several taverns selling several different types of food.
“The shop over there seems interesting.” Said Jalu.
“Yes, a little crowded, and that's a sign that the store has good cuisine.” Said Niken.
“There are also many because the store owner keeps the genie in his shop.” Batari Mahadewi.
“That little sister of the tavern is not right?” ask Jalu.
“The shop is safe. It's just that there are some warriors there, out of what class. No sign of a certain energy on their bodies.” Batari Mahadewi.
They entered the shop. Several pairs of eyes were incessantly watching them, including a group of warriors who had been there a long time ago. However, the appearance of Jalu, Niken and Batari Mahadewi is a swordsman appearance, especially with the strange costumes worn by Batari Mahadewi, will always attract attention.
The shopkeeper let them in and drove the three of them to an empty table. “Master and ladies all want to order what?” Ask the waiter.
“We want the best food from this store. Please prepare for 3 servings.” Answer Jalu. He was not worried about the provisions they brought to pay for the best food that cost no more than one piece of gold.
“We will prepare, sir. Please wait a moment.” The waiter said.
One of the group of warriors at one of the tables came closer. He smiled and greeted the pleasantries.
“Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Looks like the three of you are not from here?” Said the big man.
“Yes, we just hitchhiked through this village.” Kata Jalu is short. He caught the suspicious movements of the man.
“If you can know, where will you go?” Ask the guy.
“Ke west direction.” Answer Jalu.
“Oh, I just want to offer services. Perhaps ladies and gentlemen are interested. In the village next door there is chaos. There are robbers who control the village. We offer an escort if you are pleased, considering that only you accompany these beautiful ladies. It would be very dangerous if passing there.” Said the man.
“It looks like we don't need help, uncle. Thanks for the offer.” Answer Jalu.
“What are you sure of?” ask the man.
“Ya.” Reply to Jalu who did not want to linger with that person.
“Alright then, may you and your ladies welcome through that village.” Said the man. He left with an unpleasant impression.
The food has arrived. The three of them ate well. The hunger makes the food taste much more delicious than the actual taste. As they ate, a group of people entered the tavern. They look like traders. Shortly after, the same man who offered help approached the group's table. Surely offer something similar.
“Old scam.” Said Jalu.
“Call brother meant?” Ask Niken.
“They herd robbers. Some of them were indeed in the village next door, others spread out, offering such help. So those robbers would have earned a lot of money this way, otherwise what was the reason they had survived in the village they had robbed?! They must have extorted the victims they managed to deliver later, as if they were helpers.” Said Jalu.
“I agree.” Said Jalu. Batari Mahadevi just nodded. He recalled his first brawl in the market against the foolish robbers who would nevertheless remain dangerous to the villagers.
After eating, they continued their journey. Some of the robbers in the shop looked at their departure.
The next village was not far from the village they had just stopped by. Separated only by shallow rivers. There is no bridge. The three of them easily jumped over the river. For non-swordsmen, they must be careful to step, from one chunk of stone to another, so as not to get wet.
Right said Jalu. On the bank of the river there was already a robber spy hiding. His job is to tell the leader if any group is passing by. But this time he will say bad news because he saw Jalu, Niken, and Batari Mahadevi crossing the river with just one jump. He fled to the residence of his leader. Too bad, he slipped and fell, his head hit by a rock. It made him aware. He realized that he had to run away from his accomplice.
So the arrival of Niken, Jalu and Batari Mahadewi was not known by the robbers who controlled the village.
Lonely streets. The village is like a village abandoned by its inhabitants. But the residents did not go from there, only choosing to leave the house as necessary so as not to deal with the herd of robbers. They can't leave the village. There is no other choice than to lose their lives.
Jalu, Niken, and Batari Mahadevi walked as if they did not know there was a herd of robbers, as if they were not high-scientific warriors. The arrival of the three of them invited the attention of the herd of robbers in the village, especially because of the existence of Niken who could not hide her beautiful face. The robbers thought that even if they did not get money, they could get Niken.
One by one the robbers appeared. Jalu, Niken and Batari Mahadewi stopped their steps and looked at the more than 50 robbers casually.
“What do you want? Just mention. Not much money we have.” The word Jalu means ignorant to the robber.
“You can leave this lady if you want to leave this village safely.” Said the big tall man, who was the leader of the robber herd.
“Good. We will leave this woman.” Said Jalu. Then Jalu and Batari Mahadewi continued the journey casually, as if the incident was nothing. Niken stayed in place. Surprisingly, the herd of robbers looked shocked by the unusual sight they had experienced. And even just that time.
“I'm already here, what do you guys want?” Said Niken in a cold tone. He released an invisible cold with a threatening look. There was no answer from the robbers. They were hesitant and all eyes seemed to be glancing towards the robber leader.
The leader of the robbers, however, must still maintain his pride. He could not retreat even though suddenly he was no longer tasteful to see the beauty of Niken. What can be done, he approached and wanted to touch Niken's body.
“Now you come with me.” Said the robber while holding Niken's arm and intended to drag him. Niken's body didn't move a bit. The man added his attempt to pull Niken's arm. But it's futile.
“Do you still want me?” Said Niken with a terrible look. The arm of the man holding Niken's arm froze. There is pain up to the heart when his hands have become ice.
“Tt...ttt..no...nnnona....arghh...a..pardon miss....” He said while groaning in pain. He no longer cares about his pride and shame in front of his men who at that time could only be silent do not know what to do.
“You didn't ask me what I wanted?” ask Niken.
“Mm..sorry miss..what does the lady want?” Said the robber leader who looked even more pathetic.
“You want me and want to touch me don't you? Then you all should come here. Get close to here.” Bentak Niken's. The beautiful warrior was all stealth in front of the robbers.
“Quick to here!” The command of the robber leader could not take it anymore. His men who do not know that their leader's hand has become ice are only confused, then obey the command of the leader.
As soon as all the robbers approached, Niken released the cold with high energy. Everyone there could not move and feel the pain along with the cold that infiltrated through their pores, penetrating through the heart.
Niken touched their heads one-by-one. After that, they collapsed unconscious. They're losing their memory. When they woke up, they could no longer remember who they were. Niken was no longer there. Following Jalu and Batari Mahadewi who were waiting for him at the edge of the village.
“So fast sister.” Said Jalu.
“No resistance.” Answer Niken.
“Did they die?” ask Jalu.
“No, but they won't remember who they are. Hopefully afterwards they are not crazy and become good people.” Said Niken.
“Alright, we continue the journey.” Said Jalu. The three of them drove back at high speed, breaking through the forest again and the forest again along their journey.
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