The Yuanrang Monster Hunter
18. Two Letters
“No. I disagree with you, Master,” said Mengde.
“Why?” Ask Yudhistira.
“It is not effective if we all have to move together to Lang Xue Hill. We better spread out. Two people to Lang Xue Hill. Two people reported to Livilla.”
“Good idea, Mengde. But, don't you guys not speak Roman?”
The question behind Yudhishthira silenced three warriors. That is the part that the three warriors forget. Here only Yudhistira is capable of the Roman language.
“What if the teacher just met Livilla? The three of us are going to Lang Xue,” asked Yuanrang.
“Don't be a moron, Yuanrang,” says Yudhistira, “Two reasons. First, we all don't know like that 'old bastard' this Qiong Qi told us. If that 'old bastard' was able to slash Qiong Qi's wings and was even able to utilize Qiong Qi to do his agenda, it meant that he was extremely strong. I'm reassuring again. Although the one we were facing just now was the weakest type of Qiong Qi, basically, Qiong Qi was a fairly powerful monster. Second, I have a hunch, if we get closer to the north, then the enemy we will face is getting stronger.”
Again Yudhishthira's argument silenced three warriors. Initially Yuanrang was so eager to fight. But his spirit instantly dimmed again. His forehead creased and thought hard.
“You have trouble finding the answer to my argument? Why didn't you guys advise me to write a letter to Livilla?” grunts Yudhistira, “Let one of you go deliver my letter to Livilla. The others will be with me to Lang Hill Xue.”
Yuanrang's originally dim eyes instantly brightened back. Yuanrang's thoughts about the new adventure in Lang Xue Hill instantly strengthened. In addition to the fight, Yuanrang also wanted to see the surrounding scenery from the plateau. It was rare for Yuanrang to get an opportunity like this.
“Let Mengde or Miaocai deliver mail to Livilla. I want to come with teacher,” Yuanrang said.
“No, Yuanrang. You are the one who will deliver my letter to Livilla,” Yudhistira said.
Of course Yuanrang protested with Yudhistira's decision, “Wait. Wait for. Why me?”
“That forest,” said Yudhistira who pointed at the forest in the south, “Still full of mystery. Are you sure there are no monsters there? You sure it's safe there? I'm not sure anyway. Your fighting abilities and intelligence are able to overcome strange monsters if they appear. If monsters appear and if it turns out that you are unable to defeat them, you just ask Livilla.” for protection
“Why not Mengde? I guess we both admit that he's the smartest of the three of us.”
“Inde smart. But his talent accumulates to the brain. With numbers, Mengde is 75 percent brain and 25 percent fight. If you, 50 percent of the brain and 50 percent of the fight.”
Despite realizing that he had begun to be overwhelmed by his teacher's arguments, Yuanrang did not give up the argument, “Why not Miaocai?”
“I need Miaocai for long-range attacks. Its ice control is also able to slow down the enemy's movements. Didn't you take into account other possibilities as well? For example, what if the one who comes later is not only 'old bastard'? There's a possibility of an 'old bastard' carrying his army. Remember, the purpose of 'old bastard' was to utilize Qiong Qi because he wanted to make Lang Xue his headquarters so that he could get closer to reaching the southern region. If he needs a place that big, it means he is not alone.”
Yuanrang sighed and said, “Alright, Master.”
The four warriors immediately prepared to return. Not forgetting they packed Qiong Qi's head. They then climbed on the horse and returned. It didn't take long. As soon as they saw Xing Lian, they immediately stopped the horse and went straight down.
“Miss Xing Lian,” says Yudhistira, “I will write a letter to the ruler. After I finish the letter, please go home and convey it to the ruler. Rest up. Please come back to the village tomorrow morning.”
“Good, Master Yudhistira,” said Xing Lian, “Did Qiong Qi be conquered?”
Miaocai opened the sack and exposed Qiong Qi's head. The horned tiger astonished Xing Lian. The girl said that it was the first time she had seen a horned tiger.
“Teacher Yudhistira,” says Xing Lian, “Is this creature really from this world?”
Yudhistira shook his head, “He is from a world called Svartalfheim. Called here with high-powered magic.”
“Hah? Does another world really exist? I thought it was just our world and the ghost world?” ask Xing Lian.
“This universe is vast, Miss Xing Lian. God did not create this earth. Svartalfheim is dominated by creatures very similar to humans. But rather purplish skin and pointed ears.”
“If it is from another world then Qiong Qi can speak Mandarin, teacher. Has he ever taken a Mandarin course or something?” ask Mengde.
“Means Qiong Qi has stayed long enough in China area,” replied Yudhistira, “Already! I don't want to burden you with unnecessary knowledge in situations like this. Msd, Miaocai ... Rest with Xing Lian! We'll take a long journey. Yuanrang, accompany me to write!”
They all obeyed Yudhishthira's orders. Miaocai, Mengde and Xing Lian sat under the pine tree. Yudhistira and Yuanrang were sitting under a group of bamboo trees. Deliberately separated so that Xing Lian remained unaware of Livilla's whereabouts. As Yudhistira prepared all the stationery, Yuanrang observed the others. Yuanrang's smile expanded as Mengde's behavior grew. Mengde was as if unable to take her eyes off Xing Lian's face. Occasionally lowered his head, then observed Xing Lian again. Mengde was also very excited when she told Xing Lian about the fight.
“Si fool it ...,” said Yuanrang.
“Hah? The fool?” Yudhistira.
“I mean Mengde, teacher. He looks so excited.”
Yudhistira stopped the preparations for a moment. Observing Mengde's behavior towards Xing Lian. Then, the Indian man shook his head and smiled widely.
“Teacher realized?” ask Yuanrang
“Obviously noticed. I was your age, Yuanrang. I am also thousands of years old and see the same pattern as Mengde and boys your age,” Yudhistira said.
“When in the Roman Empire?”
“Roman, Persian, Arabic, Indian and Chinese. Well, it's your age it's time to feel something like this. Me and my four sisters used to be,” said Yudhistira, “Important, remember my message. Love, awe and such are normal things for humans. But keep yourself from being overpowered by feelings. Keep yourself on the brain and logic. The point is, try to stay objective. Do not let you do stupid things and die because of love. As I saw when in Persia first.”
“What do teachers see in Persia?”
“There are boys your age who died horribly. Because of acting like a hero and a snob,” The result? His stomach ripped through Karkadann's horn.”
“Hah? Are there any members of the silk-strip protection force that are the same age as me? I guess it should be 25 or 30.”
“Indeed There are boys your age who joined the protective forces. Although not much. It also has to go through a strict selection. Boys your age are actually good and have great fighting skills as well. Only because of his insolvency did he die horribly in the horn of Karkadann.”
“Karkand what creature?”
Karkadan is a mythological creature from Arabia and Persia. He is described as a fierce creature that resembles a rhinoceros or buffalo with one long horn and bent in the middle of his forehead. According to legend, the horn of Karkadan is said to have medicinal properties and is highly prized for its healing powers.
In mythology, Karkadan is often portrayed as a formidable foe that can only be defeated by the bravest heroes. It is said to have extraordinary powers and is immune to conventional weapons. However, there are also stories where Karkadan was tamed and used as a mount by powerful heroes and rulers.
Yudhishthira also began writing letters to the ruler:
Here we will present the process today.
1. For the baby centipedes, we've destroyed everything.
2. For the two fanged creatures, pale-skinned and yellow-eyed, we have not been able to finish. I need a discussion with you about this, too. Therefore, do not allow residents to come back here.
3. We have also not explored what the cave contains and examined the entire forest. But so far, we haven't found any other monsters in the forest. We also need to discuss it again.
5. This bandit is in my protection. He worked as a cook and arrow maker. If you don't trust these bandits, jailing isn't a problem. Just don't kill him and I beg you to take care of his wound. I need his ability to make arrows. It might be useful to you too. You can use it to cook and feed the refugees.
6. Now, we will check out Lang Xue Hill. If it is really safe, we can use it. My students and I will not go home.
7. These circumstances are all more complex than we thought. We need to investigate why the monsters are coming from the north.
8. Relax, I have not forgotten the snakes that inhabit the waters. After Lang Xue Hill is done, we will work on the snake.
“Completed, Yuanrang,” said Yudhistira who submitted a letter to Yuanrang, “Try reading. Who knows if there's a part I missed. Now I'll write a letter to Livilla.”
1. When we came out of your cave, we met with bandits. Bandits from the Lang Xue hill in the north were fleeing from Qiong Qi. Qiong Qi attacked his headquarters. We have already managed to kill Qiong Qi.
2. Qiong Qi attacked the headquarters of the bandits under someone's orders. This person cut off one of Qiong Qi's wings. Then told Qiong Qi to slaughter all the bandits in Lang Xue Hill.
3. Now we will check out Lang Xue Hill. This area can be used as a place to live. It is also in the north. The residents also rarely come here because there are many wolves. I don't think it's a problem for you to face the wolves. I believe in your experience and the training of the Roman Empire.
4. After sunset, please follow us here. You will be guided by Yuanrang. There was a possibility, someone who had Qiong Qi attack this place would come later tonight. It is also possible that this person brought his friends.
5. Sorry, my student who delivered this letter does not speak Roman.
“All with Roman Language, Teacher?” Yuanrang.
“Ya, clear. Our friend the Romans. I'll say it first let you understand.”
After reading the letter, Yudhishthira invited everyone to lunch. While eating lunch, all forget the problems and puzzles that exist. At this time, Yudhishthira taught his students basic Roman. Like self-introduction, thanking, congratulating and such for half an hour. Half an hour after basic science was completed, Yudhistira had his three students and Xing Lian put into practice.
After all was done, Xing Lian asked Yudhistira, “Why did you teach us Roman?”
“The three of them will want to take a look at the silk path. In the Roman silk path is often used,” Yudhistira said without a lie because three of his disciples did want to be like that. Without having to tell Xing Lian that they were working with Livilla.
Yudhishthira allowed them to rest their stomachs after eating. They lay themselves in the grasslands. Only Yudhishthira looked serious. The Indian man's eyes continued to stare at the Lang Xue Hill in the north. Think of the best strategies to set up defenses and traps if the worst possibilities arise. Before long, the break was over and they began to prepare.
“Looks like I explained earlier, the task has been shared,” said Yudhistira, “I, Mengde and Miaocai will go to Lang Xue Hill. Xing Lian was about to send a letter to the ruler. Yuanrang will inspect the forest. Is everything clear?”
“Clearly!” answer all compact.
The warriors also separated according to their respective duties. They ride horses. Yudhishthira, Mengde and Miaocai left for the north. Yuanrang and Xing Lian headed south.
“Hey, are you sure you want to check the forest alone?” asked Xing Lian who was riding beside Yuanrang.
“Yakin,” replied Yuanrang briefly without notifying his actual mission, “Why not sure?”
“Who knows there are other surprises there. Are you able to face yourself? Without the help of your teacher and two friends?”
“Teacher says I don't have to fight if there are many or one monster but it's too hard. At a minimum, my job is only to record anything in the forest?”
“You're not afraid of those two pale-skinned mysterious humans? What if they're after you?
“Yes. Actually scared. But how else? The work must be completed quickly. The inhabitants must start their lives with normal. Food stocks are also limited. If it is too long too, the village also has no income.”
“To be safer, why not wait for army help alone?”
“Begini, teacher divides two stages of examination. First forest inspection stage by myself. I've recorded any monsters in the forest that might not have been detected. The second stage, will be carried out with the soldiers who are indeed planned to kill monsters. The goal of the first stage is that we need to know what monsters we are dealing with. It also eases the preparation to complete the second stage.”
“Teacher Yudhistira is very careful too, yes.”
Yuanrang nodded, “My teacher once said to me. Before you fight, know your enemies and your battlefield first. It is also not certain to win. Just increase the chances of winning only.”
“In my opinion, Having the most similar to Master Yudhistira?”
“Oh, you are aware too, yes?”
Xing Lian nodded, “When you and Teacher Yudhistira were busy writing letters, there were many stories about the theory of war tactics and their application to real combat. She's so excited.”
“Indeed the most clever and ingenious among the three of us. He easily understands and easily remembers the words and teachings of the teacher. He also reads a lot. As if, the contents of his head were the royal library.”
“True. The library. Last time she told me very details,” said Xing Lian, “She was funny too, yes.”
“Speaking about funny, try praising Mengde. In words smart, creative, ingenious, a lot of insight, diligent reading and such. If she blushes, I'm sure it must be funny.”
Yuanrang and Xing Lian had already passed through the meadow and entered into the northern side of the forest. They were greeted by lush trees that were able to withstand the sunlight. Yuanrang said he would take Xing Lian first to the village. Just look at the condition of Jintao and the soldiers. After that, he returned to the forest to do his mission.
“Jintao is quite valuable too, yes?” said Xing Lian.
“Jelad. He was able to add stock arrows and cook ingredients for the refugees.”
Suddenly there was a rustling sound in the flower bushes of Loropetalum. Yuanrang stopped the pace of the horse and turned to the right. Xing Lian stopped as well. It was tall enough that it was not clear what was there.
“It turns out there are still animals here,” said Xing Lian, “Kukira has run out all because it was eaten by centipedes.”
“Yes it may be that the animals that fled from the north for fear of Qiong Qi,” said Yuanrang, “Why didn't you try to shoot him? Big or small enough for the stock of groceries in refugee.”
“By,” says Xing Lian.
Xing Lian took an arrow and aim at the bushes. At the beginning he aimed for the bottom to target the animal's legs. Then raise the shot for trying to target the animal's head. Xing Lian was just guessing what kind of animal was there? If it is too close, the hunted animals will immediately realize and run away. Who knows of deer, rabbits or animals fleeing from the north. As the animal behind the bushes moved again, Xing Lian released an arrow. The rustling of the bush stopped.
“He stopped,” Yuanrang said.
“Maybe my shot is right,” said Xing Lian, “But I'll add more. With two arrows.”
Xing Lian aimed as she could. Because I don't know what's in there. After three shots, no more noise.
“It looks like it's dead,” Xing Lian said
“Let's check first. All of you take the arrows you fired,” Yuanrang said
Yuanrang and Xing Lian approached. Still on their horses. Not yet had time to get close, appeared a figure of a snake head that was quite large. The head and neck are the same size as a horse. If his head was that big, it could be imagined what his body diameter would be like. He stuck out his tongue like a snake in general. Both sides help. Eyes also stared at each other. Xing Lian's arrow just pierced her head. Even so, this huge snake did not appear unmoved.