KNIGHTS OF MANAH VALLEY
Journey

“Sati, is your home still far away?” tanya Valley of Manah breaks the silence.

“That's sis, T-junction turn right,” Sati replied.

After arriving at the fork Sati meant, they turned to the right. Sati ran away from Manah Valley, the boy hugged his mother who was sitting in front of the house with tears on her cheeks.

“Mother, this is Sati Bu, Sati comes home, forgive Sati who disobeyed mother's words. Sati promised to always obey mom!” Sati cried hugging her downcast mother.

“This is you Sati, this is true Sati son mother?” said a woman who is about in her fifties and still does not believe in the return of her favorite child. “Thank God son, you're home safe!”

“Iya Bu, Sati brought Lampor Bu, for not obeying the word mother,” said Sati regretfully. “Luckily there is a Valley Brother who saved Sati Bu!”

“Really? Now where is that Valley sister?” ask her mother Sati.

The valley of Manah that was left by Sati ran, then walked to the yard of Sati's house and stopped for a moment.

“Kak Valley, here brother!” sati shouted as she waved her hand.

The Valley of Manah approached and stood in front of Sati and her mother and extended her right hand to introduce herself.

“Emm, aunty, I Valley, Manah Valley!”

“Oh, so this is the Valley of Manah, I am Holy, her mother Sati,” exclaimed her mother Sati reached out her right hand.

The three of them entered the dining room to enjoy their lunch. Sati seemed happy to have returned to his home, the boy did not expect to play on the day before evening, it was very dangerous for him.

After yesterday's incident, Sati promised to keep and obey her mother's orders because indeed Sati's father had died when the village was flooded.

So excited they told a story, unconsciously almost afternoon. The Holy Mother offered the Valley of Manah to stay at her house, or just a few days to rest.

The heartless Valley of Manah, finally obeyed the request of the Holy Mother to stay in her house for a few days. In addition to teaching Sati a little basic canuragan science, the Valley of Manah also advises Sati to always do good to others.

After a few days, the Manah Valley was about to continue its journey towards the kingdom.

“Sacred Aunt, emm, Valley please farewell, Valley is about to go to the kingdom to follow the match!”

 “Thank you for Valley, our house will always be open for Valley. We will watch Valley boy in the match!” sahut Holy Mother.

“Emm, Valley please leave aunty, Sati!” The young man stepped out of Sati's house by waving his hand.

“Thank you guys Valley!” sahut Sati returned the hand of the Valley of Manah.

Without waiting any longer, the Manah Valley continued its journey towards the center of the kingdom to take part in the match between the young warriors.

The young man had to walk to the west, although moving slowly, but the Manah Valley would not stop and continue to step.

***

Meanwhile, Wanapati, Jayadipa and Ni Luh started moving westward. They stopped at the center of the duchy after two days of walking without rest.

They were amazed to see the beauty of the center of the duchy that was crowded with people, understandably they had never visited the Center of the Duchy of Purwaraja. If ever, it's just passing because there are other missions.

Before continuing the journey, they look for lodging first, because the day before evening.

After three times in and out of the inn—because it is always full, Wanapati finally saw an inn that is not too big but looks comfortable. The young man took his two friends to the inn.

“Good afternoon young master, how can I help you?” ask a man who welcomes them.

“For a young master like you, we still provide a room for you,” said the innkeeper.

“How much is the rent uncle?” ask Wanapati.

“One night for three people, six pieces of gold coins have got all the facilities of the master,” replied the innkeeper again.

“Alright, we booked for one night uncle,” Wanapati said while handing over the rental fee.

The three of them were escorted by the innkeeper to their room.

“For this inn-class lodging, the rental price is quite cheap also rather than some lodging that we have visited,” Wanapati said to his two friends.

“Yes, you are right Wanapati, although simple at least we can rest for tonight,” said Jayadipa. While Ni Luh just smiled at the conversation of his two friends.

To fill their free time, they take a walk around the inn. Look at the splendor in every corner of the mansions belonging to the duchy.

Sometimes, they also met some students from other colleges who were also about to head to the center of the kingdom.

***

To the west of Kedhung Kayang Village, there is a village called Thousand Dewun. The village is still within the territory of the Duchy of Purwaraja.

Seen some fishermen are leaning his boat on a dock on the edge of a very large lake. They are upset, because some days the catch of fish is not as expected.

“Then this continues, our wife and children want to eat what!” one of the fishermen sitting on his boat.

“Why does the water demon hunt our catch fish?” another fisherman who was also still sitting on his boat, adjacent to the previous fisherman.

“Even last night, Saruti's boat was attacked by a water demon!” another fisherman's timpal.

The last few days rumors circulated about the existence of water demons that inhabit Lake Wadas, the lake that is the source of income for the residents of the Thousand Dew Village.

It is not yet clear what the water demon looks like, because it only attacks at night. The water demon preys on fish that become the prey of the fishermen of the village. In fact, the demon dared to fight one of the fishermen and destroy the fishing boat.

According to one of the villagers, the arrival of the water demon is marked by the surging lake water, then bubbles appear from the water and instantly all just destroyed by the big waves.

Not only one boat has ever been a victim of the violence of the water demon, but many fishermen have complained about the creature.

They had also reported to the village chief, although the village had deployed some hired warriors to hunt down the demon, but no one was able to stop the demon.

***

It had been two days for the Manah Valley to walk west. Occasionally the young man rested in a hut, or hitchhiked in the house of one of the inhabitants he passed by.

If you want to eat, Manah Valley does not need to worry, just go to the nearest river and catch fish is enough to prop his stomach.

Up to a large lake with very clear water, Manah Valley rests and sits under a large mahogany tree. The young man took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly, looking around the lake.

“While! Why don't those fishermen go looking for fish!” lirihnya while watching some fishermen sitting on the dock.

Manah Valley tried to approach a group of fishermen it— tried to find out why they leaned the boat and did not look for fish.

“Good day uncle!” sapa Valley Manah approached the group of fishermen. “Why is this uncle not looking for fish?”

“Whose brother is this?” answered one of the fishermen who sat closest to the edge of the lake.