KING IN THE NORTH
chapter 2 morning Marra

"A girl like you wants to go north? are you sure you won't get lost or fall into the mud?"

Marra simply did not want to be offended by the young man's ridicule, because after all Theo was right. Marra was not sure either. But suddenly Marra also began to think, maybe it was only that place that could save her, because no one would have thought a girl like her would dare to go north.

"Do you know what it's like in the north?"

"Maybe colder," instead of Mara not knowing what the young man was forcing, Mara simply pretended to ignore his anxiety about it.

The North was the rule of King Alzov, everyone knew the great name and arrogance of that ruler.

There is a story about how the forbidden forest became a separation between the North and South countries that are not penetrated until now, except only by certain people.  There is only one great kingdom in the North that is also often dubbed the eternal North Kingdom, it was clearly very different from the civilization in the south whose people were divided into several large and small kingdoms that were peaceful and calm.

Like King Roland's kingdom, Mara's birthplace was prosperous and peaceful. Of course the girl did not want to leave if her father King Roland did not rashly force her to marry Prince Artur. For that reason a plain girl like Mara dreamed of crossing the forbidden forest, even though she was a Princess, it did not mean that she could not disappear into the forest full of merciless creatures.

"You're still sure you're going there ?" reset Theo.

Mara was ready with her horse when Theo asked again and suddenly Mara was already convinced by his decision this time, because if Marra turned around it would definitely look strange, I don't know Mara doesn't want Theo laughing at her like a coward.

"I can take you there if you want."

Mara was still digesting the seriousness of the young man in front of her and the girl looked back at her suspiciously.

"Of course if you pay me," Theo added, and somehow the answer seemed to make Mara relieved.

Of course Mara understood, "I have money," it seems like a bright path for Mara.

"But are you sure you know the way there? ", cynical Mara suspects that the young man is just trying to fool her, "remember he had the heart to steal, Mara !" his sane brain tries to remind.

"Where do you think I'm selling my loot."

"Of course.., "bating Marra, it does sound really amazing but again it's quite a relief.

"Okay, we agreed!" mara resolute.

Theo just smiled.

"When can we go? "

"Maybe next week."

And Mara was surprised, "I can't wait that long" Mara tried to find an excuse. "I can't go back to town."

Theo's forehead wrinkled, "Don't tell me you've also committed a young girl's crime."

"It's none of your business !"

"It's funny, don't forget you stole a young man."

"You're wrong, I'm older than you."

"Oh, just tell me how much do I have to pay you? " let's just say Mara is out of her mind, rather than having to argue.

Theo seemed to think for a moment, "You can come with me."

"Where?"

"home."

"Do you have a home?"

Of course he has a home....Mara felt stupid for never thinking about it. Everyone has a home to live in, even though it may not be a palace like the one he lives in.

"Just be calm no one will find you there."

"Is it far away? " Mara just made sure.

"Not too far from here."

"You said you had a house not far from here and you chose to spend the night in the woods," to Mara it was strange "Why did you not come home last night?"

"Don't I tell you to accompany you."

If Marra thought she could trust this young man, Marra's instinct was again alert ....

Mara had intended to just leave ignoring the foolish offer, but in fact she was still frozen on the back of her horse, even though it was impossible to let a stranger take her home.

It seems Theo quite caught the girl's anxiety, "Don't worry I won't be disrespectful to you."

Mara was still judging, and did not want to be rash.

"Of course as long as you pay me" Theo added.

"Don't worry I'll pay you," replied Mara stiffly.

"I believe" Theo turned his horse first. "Remember I can ask for a disrespectful fee if you dare to lie to me" the young man whispered as he walked through Mara first. Marra said nothing and just followed behind him.

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