KNIGHTS OF MANAH VALLEY
The Indra Pura

Today was the day that the Manah Valley set out for the Indra Pura Kingdom to take part in the Great Match. The young man woke up early to prepare for what he would bring.

“It looks like enough!” he looked at his luggage.

Ki Tunggul watched his student who was preparing. The man was amazed by the figure of Manah Valley who neatly arranged all his own luggage. In contrast to Wanapati who helped with Jayadipa and Nata to arrange his luggage.

Ki Tunggul moved to Wanapati's room. The young man was getting ready with the help of Jayadipa and Nata.

As already discussed in the meeting, the college brought some envoys to be on standby at the Big Match, in order to suppress the movement of Ki Badra. The plan, Ki Tunggul sent Elders Anggada, Jayadipa and Nata. While Wanapati accompanied the Manah Valley in the Great Match.

“I hope, our plan succeeds!” said Ki Tunggul shortly after they gathered in the courtyard of the college.

Hearing the words of Ki Tunggul, Manah Valley and Wanapati stared at each other, only a few seconds later they nodded their heads simultaneously to agree with the opinion of his teacher.

Ni Luh looked sullen ahead of the departure of his friends, especially letting go of the Manah Valley. Of course the girl will be separated for a while with the young man of her heart. With his courage, Ni Luh tried to approach the Manah Valley and sat down beside the young man.

“Valley! I hope you come back safely!” ni Luh lirih.

“I-iya Ni Luh's. Emm, I must have returned safely. I promise I'll be back for you!” sahut Manah Valley.

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Instantly the Manah Valley speech made Ni Luh misbehave, her face reddish, but the girl hid by lowering her head. For some reason Manah Valley suddenly said so. Or maybe the young man deliberately calmed Ni Luh's heart, by hearing those words, Ni Luh must have been a little calm.

“Already Ni Luh, you don't worry. We will return safely!” timpal Wanapati convinced his friend.

After chatting for quite a while, the Manah and Wanapati Valleys departed first. The plan, Elders Anggada, Jayadipa and Nata will follow three days later. And will infiltrate the audience.

“Teacher! We leave!” exclaim Wanapati bent her body followed by the Valley of Manah.

If walking, they would arrive at the Royal Capital of Indra Pura in forty days. However, if it moved by lightening up the body, it would arrive in just a few days, but their energy would be drained away, and would have an effect on his performance in the match, so they chose to walk, so they chose to walk, because the game time is still quite long.

Their first destination was the Royal Capital of Sokapura. According to the news circulating, it seems Wulan also participated in the Great Match. Because the princess was ranked fourth in the Royal Young Swordsman Match a few months ago.

Walk west, passing the typical rustic rocky dirt road with the right and left of large trees that make the atmosphere cool. Accompanied by the chirping of finches that perform their day ritual.

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“Welcome back Wanapati, Valley!” patih Ragas said, welcoming the arrival of the two of them when they reached the royal palace.

“How are you, patih?” sahut Wanapati's.

“As you guys saw. I look healthy, don't I!” answer Patih Ragas.

The two of them escorted Patih Ragas to a special guest room that had been prepared by the palace. Manah Valley still looks amazed despite having entered the palace of Brahma King several times.

“Our respect Your Highness!” wanapati and Manah Valley bowed at the same time.

“Your respect I accept. Please sit down, Wanapati, Valley. How are you guys doing?” sahut king.

Then they mingled for some time while establishing a familiarity between the king and his people. Wulan also joined them, not forgetting that the queen had also recovered from her illness some time ago.

After preparing everything, Wanapati and the Valley of Manah said goodbye to continue their journey. This time coupled with Wulan as an additional participant and Patih Ragas who will be a chariot coachman.

Whaaat! The carriage! Yes, Wanapati and Valley were given direct facilities by the king in the form of a horse carriage, for their trip.

“I have something for you, princess!” said the Manah Valley while removing pieces of bamboo from his inner pocket.

“What is this Valley!” sahut Wulan welcomes the giving of Manah Valley.

“That's poison!” answer the Valley of Manah firmly.

“What!” All were shocked by the words of the Valley of Manah that came out just like that.

“Hoi! Jerky boy, are you crazy!” tympan Wanapati.

“That's poison for the princess fan gun!” kilah Manah Valley scratched his head. “The poison only keeps the opponent immobile for a few moments. Unlike Ki Jalmo's dangerous possession!”

All were relieved to hear the explanation of the Manah Valley. They thought it was poison for Wulan to drink.

The Manah Valley is crazy! A girl as beautiful as the princess is told to drink poison! Wkwkwk.

They left for the Kingdom of Indra Pura, with King Brahma ushered to the gate of the palace.

Riding a horse carriage, of course, saves energy and is also faster to reach than walking. The valleys of Manah and Wanapati were riding carts behind horse carriages, while Wulan was inside.

The road that is passed is getting uphill with the left right of the trees lush. However, there are no houses around this place.

“We will enter the Mahendra Mountains south ridge side!” exclaim Patih Ragas while opening the curtains on the horse carriage. “Beware! This area is prone to robbery!”

Manah Valley noticed a writing board attached to a tree that read ‘welcome to Mahendra Mountains south ridge’. Around the writing board is decorated with dragon-shaped carvings that are likely Naga Baru Kelinting, residents of the Mahendra Mountains.

The Mahendra Mountains are a mountain range in the middle of Yava Land. It stretches from north to south with varying heights. At a peak, there is a firecracker that is believed to be the New Dragon Petilasan Kelinting—the Mahendra Peak Guard.

In the eastern part, the Mahendra Mountains are included in the Kingdom of Sokapura. On the south and west side, it is included in the Indra Pura Kingdom. While on the north side is also west, it is included in the Tanjung Pura Kingdom.

Ordinary people or merchants, no one dared to cross this path. They are afraid if their journey is blocked by robbers, or even demons. They prefer other paths though rotate further.

Late in the afternoon, they decided to take a break and make camp and look for firewood to make a fireplace before nightfall. They found a flat place covered by bushes, also slightly away from the main line.

Evening arrived, Manah Valley which had been hunting rabbits immediately cultivate the tiny animal in front of the fireplace. Accompanied by Wulan, the girl did not for a second release her gaze towards the Manah Valley.

“I also still remember the roasted rabbit on the way to Bemini Pier!” wulan smiled.

Manah Valley is misbehaved, because here there is Wanapati. Fearing that his friend would tell Ni Luh, Manah Valley stopped Wulan's words by placing an index finger in front of his own lips, while glancing at Wanapati without turning his head.

“Ohh!” Wulan did not continue the story.