Morning approaches, Shukar wakes up as the sun is starting to shine on his face. He hurriedly got up and washed his face in the swamp water. When the water slightly entered his mouth, Shukar immediately took it out again because it tasted salty. Even his eyes felt sore because saltwater had entered his eyes.“I forgot the water here is salty,” Shukar muttered as he wiped his face with the cloth.After that, he cleaned up the remains of last night's burning. Not long after, the old man came out with a piece of bread and hot tea. He sat down on a wooden bench and began to eat the bread. Shukar was silent with a wry face when it came to the old geezer who didn't say a word.“Grandpa, you never talk to anyone else do you?” asked Shukar.The old man did not answer. He continued to finish his bread and sipped his hot tea then was silent for a moment and before long he looked at Shukar."Usually people who come here are lost and want to go to the beach," replied the old man."Like I said las
Ardan was still trying to resuscitate the fainted middle-aged woman. He opened the middle-aged woman's veil to reveal her blonde hair. Ardan reached into his jacket pocket for a bottle of oil whose smell warmed his nose. Then he put a few drops on his fingertips and put it on the middle-aged woman's nose. It didn't take long for the middle-aged woman to wake up. Everyone was relieved again."Why me?" asked the middle-aged woman with a pale face."You are dehydrated, madam," replied Ardan."Is it dangerous?""Not as long as you rest and drink enough water," Ardan then laid the middle-aged woman back down.After laying down, Ardan got up and smiled at Ran who was standing behind him.“Someone could pass out too if they were too hot,” said Ran."That's why I brought lots of water so that we have enough to drink and cool off," Ardan replied.After lunch, the caravan group resumed their journey. Certainly not easy. Because several times Ardan had to check the condition of pregnant women. H
The battle in the darkness continued until both sides had many casualties. But uniquely, no one died. Only wounds. Because Ardan ordered not to kill the enemy. For some reason, the enemy did the same.Ran, who entered the battlefield, defeated several members of the robbers. Then, there was one member who rode his horse down with his flat and large sword. A man with straight hair up, pointed chin, slanted eyes, proportional body. He smirked at Ran."I noticed, you seem strong enough to beat a few of my friends with one hit," he said to Ran."It was just a coincidence," Ran replied."We'll prove whether your prowess is coincidental or not," the straight-haired man drew his sword."In battle, what can you do," Ran also drew his katana."Your sword is good."“The best swords made by the best swordsmiths.”Suddenly, a member of the robber who rode a horse came over."Remo, we have orders from the chief to continue to defend," he said to the straight-haired man.“Okay,” Remo nodded then th
Remo raised his sword up. He then closed his eyes and then ran towards Ran while thrusting his sword. Ran held his katana and then made a circular motion forward while throwing a right foot kick. Remo held and gripped Ran's right leg with his left hand. But one second later Ran turned around again by throwing a right foot kick that hit Remo's left head. Instantly Remo fell down. Meanwhile Ran put his katana back into its sheath.As Remo stood up, he slenderly attacked Ran by slashing his sword from left to right. Ran dodged by looking down while she drew his katana which hit Remo's lower stomach. Instantly Remo immediately fell backwards. But when he stood up, only his clothes were torn. A faint metallic gleam could be seen from beneath the torn clothes. Apparently, Romi was wearing armor that was resistant to sharp object attacks.“This suit of armor is very useful,” Romi said.“Troublesome,” Ran muttered.***At the foot of the dune, Ruli gripped the scythe blade tightly with his ri
"Romi, I'm sorry," said Ruli in his heart as he closed his eyes preparing to be executed by Shukar.But when Shukar stood in front of him. He just stood still while looking at Ruli who was closed with a grimace on his face as if he was ready to be executed.“So you can continue fighting?” asked Shukar.Ruli then opens his eyes and looks at Shukar."Why? Why didn't you kill me?" Ruli asked back.“During the time I left home and left my grandmother, I did meet a lot of people. And not a few also fought with people who were much stronger than me. But I never killed them. Even though when you took out your scythe I thought this was a fight to the death, but in my heart, I couldn't possibly kill either," said Shukar."Then what do you want to do? I'm injured and can't fight against you."“All I want to do is ask if you want to continue this fight?”"I told you I was hurt.""It doesn't matter if you're hurt or not. If you believe in your goals and determination, you will keep fighting.”Rul
In the sky, the stars shine brightly in the night. Anyone who sees it will feel at home for a long time staring at the twinkling starlight. Likewise with Shukar and Ruli. They sat next to each other looking up at the stars in the sky. They didn't talk much. Until they heard the cheers of the people from the direction of the battle area."Why them?" Ruli asked while occasionally feeling pain in his right shoulder."Who knows. But it seems they have already decided who the victor of this battle will be.”“If my side wins?”“I will go and follow what your side says.”“If your side wins?”"You should also do the same."Ruli nodded.***All the robbers finally gave up after seeing Romi defeated by Ran. They all raised their hands as a sign that they gave up. Ardan immediately ordered that anyone who was injured should be treated as soon as possible. Including Romi who was injured by Ran's attack. When he was about to be treated, Romi had refused because he was ashamed to have lost but inst
From here, the faint image of a city swayed by the optical phenomenon of the hot desert. Even Ardan who was leading in the front saw him like a puddle as he narrowed his eyes. Even though the sun was almost slipping on the western horizon, the light was still bright enough to see far ahead."Soon we will arrive at the city of Sahuri as well as the final destination of our journey!" shouted Ardan.Everyone was thankful that they had crossed the desert which was quite dangerous. Moreover, last night there was a battle that was enough to make some people cringe. Including children, pregnant women, and the elderly."Finally we have arrived, Ran," said Shukar happily."Yes. We'll be safe there," Ran smiled.“What are we going to do there other than find information about Garun?” asked Shukar.“First, we are looking for lodging. I want to take a shower and clean myself. Also, clean my clothes and robes," Ran replied."We haven't showered in two days?" Shukar looks on."Maybe two more days"
The next day, Ran decided to go around the city of Sahuri while looking for information on how to go to the city of Ramil. Even though Mahsud had already informed him, maybe there would be someone he could invite to go there. Accompanied by Shukar, Ran walked down the main street of Sahuri city. Because the city of Sahuri is in the middle of the desert, Shukar takes off his coat which he bought in the city of Herin.Shukar still doesn't believe that wearing fully covered clothes and covering his head with a cloth can reduce the heat in his body. All the citizens of Sahuri city are dressed like that. Shukar had wanted to give it a try. But wearing clothes that are all thin and short is a reasonable choice for now."Ran, shouldn't we just buy a horse?" Shukar asked as he walked down the main street.“That would be troublesome. We have to take care of the horse. Feeding, drinking, even when sick," answered Ran."So to go there we walk?""We go to the market. Who knows we may get informat