Pendekar Batari Mahadewi: The Journey to Find Your Self
Episode 60 of the Eastern Star Swordsman
Niken's condition has improved. The young swordsman who was in front of him had a high enough ability to remove the remains of toxins in Niken's body. In addition, he had an unseen heirloom that could absorb poison. The heirloom was in the shape of a ring that he placed on the thumb finger of his left hand. The ring works to absorb the poison along with the swordsman channeling his energy to recover Niken.
“It's a good thing that you have a high inner power and you have a strong defense when fending off the brothers' river swordsman's attack.” Said the young warrior.
“Thank you very much, brother swordsman. If you can know, what is the name of the sister and where did the sister come from?” Ask Niken.
“My name is Pradipa. I was dubbed the Eastern Star warrior. I'm just a wandering swordsman, with no college. But I had a teacher who taught me many things, his name was Ki Sitara who was dubbed as the Morning Star swordsman. If you may know, what is your name, where and why did you fight with the two black warriors earlier?” Ask Pradipa.
“My name is Niken, I am a master of Ice Tread, from the storehouse of Cemara Seribu, a student of Ki Gading Putih. I was on my way to carry out the task of my teacher to go to the Sky Lantern college. At first I was with my brother and sister, but a lot of things happened so we had to separate. Actually I wanted to catch up with my fellow students, but I lost track of him.” Said Niken.
“Oh, I've heard your teacher's name from my teacher's story. Looks like, our teacher is a friend in the past.” Pradipa.
“It's a shame our teacher has retreated from the martial world. We never know the reason. But it seems that he does not want to fight with anyone anymore. He also did not raise many students. At his residence, the Thousand Spruces, we are only six brothers who became his students.” Said Niken.
“Your teacher also has the science of Ice Tread?” ask Pradipa.
“No. We were never taught a certain science. We are only continuously encouraged in order to expend our own basic energy for us to develop.” Said Niken.
Pradipa's pair of sharp eyes kept staring at Niken as he told her a story. His handsome face made Niken feel a little uncomfortable so he occasionally looked down and averted his eyes avoiding the eyes of the young swordsman who listened to his story.
“Then what about your fight?” Ask Pradipa.
“The second sister of the swordsman, has fought with me. I beat him and he died. The two warriors earlier wanted to demand a reply to me.” Niken told a short story.
“They are three twin brothers, the black swordsman ruler of the region. They will challenge anyone who crosses the forest. You have high abilities. Maybe you could win if they didn't gang up on you earlier.” Pradipa.
“Kakak Pradipa certainly has a much higher ability than the two of them. I did not catch the presence of brother in the forest, and the two warriors did not chase after brother.” Said Niken. “What a coincidence that big brother was there and I am very grateful for the help of big brother.” Said Niken.
“I just happened to pass by. I have been traveling in this region for a month. So I've heard the story about the triple swordsman.” Reply Pradipa.
“What are you working on in this region?” Ask Niken.
“Nothing. Just wandering.” Reply Pradipa.
“Oh...” Reply Niken short.
“After you recover, you will continue the journey?” ask Pradipa.
“What if I accompany you, at least until you meet your fellow students? After all, traveling alone would invite danger. Moreover, you are currently dealing with the swordsmen of the Orange and Black Rivers. It is said that they have a teacher named swordsman Sungai Api.” Pradipa offered himself.
Niken worried. He knows it's not a good thing, at least for his feelings, if he goes on a journey with another young man. But what Pradipa said there is a point as well. His safety is threatened. He was silent and did not answer.
“I don't insist on accompanying you, so you don't have to feel bad if you reject my offer.” Pradipa said with a smile. A beautiful smile that will certainly make many women tempted and scramble to become his companion.
“Not so, brother..but.” Said Niken, his throat felt dry, he did not have a reasonable reason to refuse Pradipa's offer.
“Alright, then that means I will accompany you. It is certain that your two brothers will take the road towards the Langit Lantern college. We continue our journey in that direction, who knows we will meet on the road. If not, maybe we can meet after arriving at Langit Lantern.” Pradipa.
“Thanks brother, sorry to trouble sister.” Reply Niken. He had no reason to refuse.
“You can use this mustika to restore your energy?” Pradipa asked while thrusting out a small yellow stone.
“Mustika nature, but isn't it hard to get this? I'm not happy using it brother.” Answer Niken.
“Tak nothing. I have some just in case. Just use it to get you healed. We can find him again on the way. Who knows if we got red. It will be even better.” Pradipa.
“Thanks brother. Yes, I have used natural mustika red several times to improve my abilities.” Said Niken.
“In certain forests there are many red mustika. I use it to improve my abilities. Unfortunately, in such a forest there are always many demons. If only the demon is weak, I would be happy because the enemy I can take as well, but if the demon is hundreds of years old, it will be very troublesome.” Pradipa.
“Yes, stealth mustika can also very quickly improve the ability. But sometimes such mustika has a bad impact. I believe, warriors like the Orange River and Black River make use of stealth mustika to improve their abilities. Otherwise, there was no way they would have such a strong stealth. Even they have stealth moves.” Said Niken.
“You're right, Niken. Many black warriors became half-stealthy because they continuously used stealth mustika to increase their abilities. It is said that the warriors of the legend of the white stream like 4 Dragon King warriors, they became half stealth because of using dragon stealth mustika.” Pradipa.
“That's it, I'm more comfortable using natural mustika than stealth mustika. I don't want to be a demon even though I will still be a white swordsman.” Said Niken. He then sat down cross-legged, concentrating on absorbing the energy from the yellow mustika within his grasp.
It didn't take long for Niken to absorb the energy from the yellow mustika. His energy was fully restored.
“Very good. Now we can continue our journey. It'll be a little difficult if we don't find the village before night.” Pradipa.
“Kakak's right. Let's leave.” Answer Niken.
The two continued on, bouncy from tree to tree at a moderate pace to save energy. There was a sense of comfort and calm in Niken's heart when the handsome young man accompanied her on the way.