Pendekar Batari Mahadewi: The Journey to Find Your Self
Episode 67 The Journey to Red Moon Lake
A large pond with a tower in the middle of it located in the middle of the city of Dhyana is home to large fish and turtles that have been hundreds of years old. There are several types of fish and turtles that become one of the attractions of the pond. occasionally they appear on the surface of the pond, and swim slowly.
Batari Mahadewi was a little entertained by the view in the pond. At least, the inhabitants of the pool were able to ease his sadness. When Batari Mahadewi looks improved, Jalu ventured to open the conversation.
“Adik, you think after this what we will do?” ask Jalu.
“As our original plan sis, we will continue the journey and hopefully we can also find sis Niken.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Are you ready to continue your journey?” ask Jalu.
“Sure, sis. Oh yeah, Grandpa Agrapana left this to me. It's for brother, and should immediately sister use this time.” Batari said Mahadevi while offering natural mustika stone giving Agrapana.
“Gosh! This big! It takes 2 days or more to be able to absorb all the energy in it.” Said Jalu.
“It's okay. I will keep brother as long as brother absorbs the energy from this mustika stone.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Where can we do it?” Said Jalu.
“This place is good. No one will care. There will also be no swordsman who bothers brother.” Batari Mahadewi.
“But...” has not finished Jalu spoke, Batari Mahadewi has cut it, “Said grandfather Agrapana, brother Jalu must absorb energy from this stone as soon as possible and in this city. I don't know why, but we'd better follow all that grandfather's advice.”
“Alright, I'll do it now.” Said Jalu. He then arranged his sitting position, cross-legged facing the tower in the middle of the pond while placing the mustika on his right palm, while his left palm was on it. Jalu began to absorb energy from the special nature mustika of Agrapana's giving. His body started to emit a red light which slowly changed into a white light.
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Meanwhile, Niken and Pradipa have reached a distant village, located west of the town of Dhyana. The two did not take the road that passes through the old city because they wanted to get to the Red Moon lake before the full moon night so many days later.
The two warriors had also received the same invitation that Jalu had obtained. The only thing that makes Niken very eager to attend the invitation is because he hopes to meet with his sister and brother, Batari Mahadewi and Jalu.
Niken and Pradipa finally arrived at a village that was quite crowded after several days of traveling through the forest. On the way, the two had several times fought with the stealth guard mustika nature when Pradipa wanted to take it. Niken learned one thing, that it was important for a swordsman to bring such mustika-mustika supplies to recover energy quickly after the fight.
Previously, Niken never thought to bring such supplies because Batari Mahadewi can always solve difficult problems. How is my dear sister, I miss you.
“Niken, how about we stay in this village. It's pretty crowded here, so I thought we could easily find lodging.” Pradipa.
“Iya, I also think so brother.” Said Niken.
“Then it's good to find food first. Look over there! Looks like the store provides good food.” Pradipa said while pointing at the quite crowded restaurant in front of them.
“Ya, we find food there only.” Said Niken. The two walked back to the restaurant. On the right and left of the road there are many traders who peddle various types of goods even though the road is not a market. As the two walked, everyone always looked towards them. For women, they will not waste the beautiful scenery that emanates from the face of Pradipa. On the contrary, men will be fascinated with the beautiful look of Niken.
Everyone thought the two were wandering swordsmen and secretly they were jealous. How happy they are…
Niken and Pradipa entered the crowded store, picked an empty bench and ordered food. Some of the people there are still stealing eyes to Niken and Pradipa. Both pretended not to know that they were always the center of attention, either in this village or in other villages during the trip.
“They must have thought we were lovers.” Pradipa said to Niken.
Niken did not answer. His face flushed slightly hearing Pradipa's words. But in his heart, he misses Jalu very much. If only Jalu did not first stop in his heart, maybe he would respond to the intention of Pradipa who for several days was trying to get closer to Niken. He knew that the handsome warrior was falling for him.
“Food has arrived, let's eat kak Pradipa.” Said Niken.
“Niken, do you have a lover?” ask Pradipa.
“Why does sister ask so?” Niken asked back.
“Just want to know. If so, then the man is really lucky.” Pradipa. Niken didn't respond to that. However, Pradipa still urged Niken's answer.
“You haven't answered my question.” Pradipa.
“Oh, hmm, that one? I don't have a boyfriend yet. Brother himself how?” ask Niken.
“I also.” Answer Pradipa
“Never have a lover?” Niken was curious.
“Not really. Couple times. Easy to get it, but hard to get the right one.” Reply Pradipa.
“Oh so.. hopefully brother soon get the right.” Said Niken trying to escape from the conversation, as well as the temptation that at any time can trap him.
Pradipa. He was very surprised because only that time he was difficult to get a woman's heart. I don't know how many women he had conquered before he met Niken. Each of the women was abandoned by Pradipa in a matter of days.
Niken was the only woman who made him try so hard. He had nothing to rely on except his handsome face and pleasant speech. In terms of devotion, it could be that Niken has the same devotion as him, and Niken also has a style that he has never known, the Song of Dream Introduction. That move made Pradipa a little less able to treat Niken as he treated other women.
During the trip, Niken tends to be quiet. He will only speak if Pradipa asks first. Mostly, they only talk about the martial world. Every now and then, Pradipa still touched on the issue of love, only Niken never gave the answer he hoped for. The more difficult it is to get, the more curious Pradipa is to reach it.
“Niken, have you ever been in love?” ask Pradipa.
“Ya, never.” Said Niken.
“Then, what happened?” ask Pradipa.
“Tak happened anything.” Answer Niken.
“Did that man not love you?” ask Pradipa.
“Entai, maybe yes, maybe not.” Answer Niken.
“If it turns out not, what will you do?” ask Pradipa.
“Pending. That's all I can do.” Answer Niken.
“You don't want to express your feelings to her?” ask Pradipa.
“I can't do that, brother.” Answer Niken.
“Means, are you currently in love with someone?” ask Pradipa.
“Ya.” Answer Niken. The answer made Pradipa stop asking questions again. But he was sure if he could win the heart of the beautiful woman who is now with him. Just a matter of time, no matter how hard the rock, the pounding of the waves will erode it slowly. Pradipa is busy with his own daydreams. He feels really in love. He felt that Niken was a special woman, once his heart was anchored, it was not easy for him to lift the anchor.