Magic Of Mana Book 1: The First Tragedy
Chapter 7: Ogre and Centaur (Part 4)

Chapter 7 (part 4)

Ogre and Centaur

Shumi started to open her eyes slowly because something was blinding her. He hurriedly woke up after realizing that the sunlight had pierced through the leaves above him. “After morning?!” ask without anyone listening. He looked to his left, Shumi still asleep.

He tried to look around, he found the remains of the campfire still emitting small smoke without fire. He got up so he could see more clearly. He could not see the ogres where they had fallen asleep. He walked slowly towards the rest of the campfire.

From the campfire, he could only see Ricky who was also still asleep lying under the pine tree facing out until he only saw the back of his body, only, but his face turned to the right so that it was visible to Shumi.

Shumi was a bit annoyed that he was not woken up to keep watch, but there did not seem to be anything strange. Shumi also thinks the ogres are going somewhere to do something. Or even go home to their next destination because there are no signs of an attack or anything like that.

When they are rescued and the wounds are treated by Shumi, they want to accompany Shumi and Shukoi to Topaz City in return. At that time, Shumi rejects him and tells them to go to continue his goal, but Ricky tells him that they might not be safe because they are still hunted by other centaurs. Finally they join Shumi's journey until nightfall, those who are exhausted fall asleep first. And now, Shumi thinks they finally decided to leave.

Shumi again walked towards Shukoi still asleep. He felt the air was getting colder than last night. It was a little shaky because of it.

Not until Shumi was at the place where Shukoi was, there was suddenly a rowdy sound coming closer. He stopped and tried to observe the source of the approaching sound. Before long, the ogres appeared and the two of them carried something on both shoulders. Knowing Shumi was standing near the former campfire, they stopped for a moment.

“Se..good morning, Madam Miss,” greet one of the ogres that stand at the front. He was named Bissa, the most grounded ogre at the time. The wrap on his arm that Shumi put on still looked perfect.

“Madam Nona is awake,” says one of the ogres carrying something on her shoulders and standing behind Bissa. This Ogre is called Moah. The only sign that Shumi had memorized to distinguish him was the scar that was on his left forehead. At the introduction he only realized the wound so that he could characterize it.

“We went hunting for breakfast,” said one more ogre who also carried something on his shoulder and stood parallel to Moah. He was the only ogre that Shumi was lacking so much knowledge of the difference, only that he did not have the slightest injury, so that he could characterize it. His name is Roah.

“These woods are ready to cook,” say one ogre that stands at the back while pointing to something that his friend brought. He named Suah, ogre who was hit by a kick from the centaur after successfully fighting back then. He was also treated by Shumi with bandages on his chest and crossed.

Shumi smiled. He had not eaten from yesterday, except for the fruits that Shukoi took from the forest last night when he decided to make a campfire and it was only a small amount. “Thank you so much, you guys are so good!” answer Shumi.

Moah put down a very large rooster and it was dead, but it was still fresh. It is almost as big as an ogre. Shumi was astonished at their hunting abilities, but was unable to fight a single centaur.

Roah also put down something he was carrying, a tree bag that Shumi knew contained water. The pouch is exactly with which Shukoi is torn to retrieve the drinking water.

“We ate earlier,” said Suah.

“So, this is only for Madam Miss and her friend,” said Roah.

“We will prepare for cooking,” Moah said.

“But we have no fire,” added Bissa.

“Quiet, that's my business,” suddenly Ricky replied.

Shumi looked directly behind. Ricky had woken up but was still sitting in his place. “You didn't wake us?” abugn.

“But safe, right?” reply Ricky.

Shumi remained silent. “Alright, you take care of our breakfast!” shumi's orders.

“Good, Princess!” reply Ricky again and make Shumi a little jolted. But, Shumi knew he was just kidding to get a prank on himself.

Shumi did not reply to her, he resumed his journey towards Shukoi lying down and woke her up.

That morning, they were like a new family. The ogres that accompanied them to cook and have breakfast had a special impression on Shumi. Things that never existed if he just stayed in his palace. They both have no parents anymore, except Ricky who still has a mother. They also have a past that is not beautiful. They celebrated it with their little togetherness back then.

The rooster that was just burnt was delicious. Shumi ate it for the first time. He really found a lot of new things.

Unfortunately, the excitement did not last long. After a while and their meal was over, suddenly something came up to them.

“There is coming and not just one,” Shukoi said suddenly.

Shumi got up while taking his bow and took an arrow from its place on his back. “Where to?” abugn.

“Our south! From the clattering of his steps like the legs of a horse and the number is quite a lot,” replied Shukoi.

“Insting datch ¬mu very great, yes?” respond Ricky.

Shumi had thought the possibility of the royal forces had caught up with them, but all was immediately answered. Apparently they are the arrival of a horde of centaurs who look angry.

“I guessed it, you guys are definitely coming!” ricky smiled.

“Party for the achievement of defeating and even killing a centaur, is it?” said one of the centaurs standing at the front. His face looked older and more sad. He also has a long beard and is braided to his chest. His hair was long black but curly, so the waves of his hair adorned the shoulders of the armor he was wearing. The horns are also curved forward.

“You like want to fight?” ask Shukoi.

“Of course! We used to only want those ogres, but now we also want your lives!” smith again.

“We'll just finish this game! Let these ogres be free!” reply Shumi, “your friend's death is not a deliberate thing! We apologize for that!”

“Sorry? Ha...ha...” the centaur chuckled mockingly, “it's not about his life happening here! But it is your courage that has fought us!”

“I told you, right Shumi?! They don't care about life! They just want self-esteem!” sahut Ricky's.

“No! This needs to be resolved without any more bloodshed!” reply Shumi.

“Unfortunately, that is impossible, little girl! Unless you and your beautiful friend want to be our room slave! Ha..ha.ha...” replied the centaur and followed a crackle of laughter from his flock.

“Badness!” Shukoi was about to attack, but Shumi scolded her with her left hand.

“In addition, is there anything else that can be the midpoint of this problem?” shumi asked, still being patient.

“Shortly or your beautiful body! That's all! Then the man and the ogres will let us live freely!” answer again, “ya, during your service okay... Ha..ha.ha....!”

The centaurs laughed again. Shukoi already seemed to have almost no power to restrain her emotions. His face was red.

“You will be addicted to our might! Don't be so arrogant! Ha..ha.ha...” said one of the centaurs standing behind the centaurs who spoke earlier so as to make the herds laugh again.

“Truely that's the way?” ask Shumi again. He slightly lowered his left hand, as if he had allowed Shukoi to act.

“That's it!” replied the Centaur who was standing at the front.

Shumi remained silent. Shukoi had thought that Shumi would agree to the creature's terms. He wanted to open his mouth, but Shumi first said, “What's your name?”

“Ha.ha.ha.... Looks like you want to give up your body huh?” answer the centaur again, “my name is Wawantoraute! I'm the leader of this gallant army!” He mocked again by showing his muscles in a disrespectful manner.

“No, I choose life only! But, just take it yourself if you can!” shumi answered while shouting and quickly he positioned the arrow on his bow and pulled the rope until no Centaur had budged.

The centaurs were ready. Shumi immediately slid his arrow. Shukoi also retracted her katana, while Ricky was still silent in his position.

“Wind breathing technique : Sharp Shot!” shumi said and her arrow shot out very quickly and was almost invisible.

Zlup! The arrow hit the forehead of the Centaur who stood behind their leader and had cut some Wawantoraute hair. Shumi now intends to kill them.

The centaur screamed and fell to the side. The other centaur just watched with wide-eyed eyes, disbelieving the speed of Shumi's attack.

“The formula has changed your mind, yes?” ledek Ricky who advanced a few steps forward Shumi. “Originally you've allowed them all to be killed, let me take care of this! I as the only male human being here, will not let your hands get dirty any more!” he added.

“Damn you!” wawantoraute. He pulled out his sword which was similar in shape to that of the centaur that was killed yesterday. So did the other centaurs, while the few standing at the very back prepared their arrows.

“Wah..wah..! What do you want to die with magic? Incision or freeze or even burn?” ask Ricky who is now standing at the front of the Shumi group. Shukoi was about to attack as well but she was hinted at by him. “Jaga behind only! I'm sure they'll show up from behind too!” orders again.

Shukoi nodded. He and Shumi retreated as well with the Ogres. And sure enough, suddenly they were surrounded from all directions, but not as many as those in front of Ricky.

“You are outnumbered! Hows it? Want to change your mind?” ask Wawantoraute again.

Shumi remained silent preparing. He was a bit hesitant to win or not at the moment, but he also did not want to reconcile with them. At least he has to fight.

“Sounds the answer is no!” Ricky replied, then from his right hand appeared a blue flame, “asal y'all know yes, I am a high-level witch, and I won't feel sinful or sorry for killing people, let alone you!”

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Chapter 7: Ogre and Centaur

- Finishes