Murder In The Old Castle
LXXXIIH. Panic
Ringo felt intense pain in his neck. The wound gaped deep enough, shedding blood incessantly. Her drops splashed on the dry leaves and wet soil. He was almost unconscious when he felt his hands tied, then dragged along the forest floor to the log cabin, a place he did not expect.
Then his body was slashed just like that in a corner of space. He saw the black-robed figure pacing back and forth unclear what was done. Ringo tried hard to break free from the bond in his hand, but it was not that easy. The bond was too tight, barely even making the wrist blister.
“What do you want from me?” ringo asked in a bold manner.
The black-robed figure did not reply. He went into the third room, then came out again. Ringo knew that in the third room was a coffin. He had absolutely no idea what this figure would do.
“If you want money, then I will grant your request. My father was a wealthy businessman. He will give you how much money you want. Release me, then I promise I won't bring this up again.” Ringo tried to negotiate.
The black figure paid no attention to Ringo's words at all, as if not hearing his words. He is busy with himself. Then he took something out of a piece of shabby cloth bag. Ringo. He sees Melly's missing clothes, towels and cosmetics in the bag.
“I can buy you a lot better than that. Really!” persuade Ringo again.
Again, the cloaked figure said nothing, not even looking at Ringo. He went back to room three. Ringo stared around, sliding his body to the side. It is very difficult to stand in a condition of tied hands. He hoped for a miracle, like in the game he had played. In the virtual world, it is as if you can do anything. Unfortunately, this is a real world that is not as magical as a fantasy world.
For a while he was still thinking of ways to escape the bond. The black figure was still in the room, not knowing what he was doing. Suddenly, the figure came out with a piece of wood, walking rather quickly towards Ringo.
“Wait .. wait! What do you want?” ask Ringo scared.
Duuk!
Without further ado, the log landed on Ringo's head. The young man complained for a moment. Her gaze is twitching. He felt a fog enveloping his vision, until a moment later he could feel nothing more!
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Melly had never felt this sweet in her life. He ran as fast as he could towards the tent, meeting his friends who also seemed to start anxiously waiting for the arrival of Melly and Ringo.
“You've been a long time, Mel? Why aja? Are you feeling good with Ringo?" cycar Sonya is packing up.
Melly didn't answer right away. He was confused where to start the story. His breathing was stingy, as if running out of oxygen after running from the direction of the forest. He just looked at Antony and Sonya anxiously.
“What did you do anyway, Mel? Where's Ringo?” ask Antony curiously.
“Wait ... wait .. Can I have a drink? I'm so tired. ” Melly replied with gasps.
Sonya frowned. Paras Melly looks pale as if chased by a demon. Soon he took a bottle of mineral water and gave it to Melly. The young girl immediately downed the water in the bottle to the toilet.
After breathing in, Melly sat down while slipping her legs. Sonya and Antony are still waiting for him to talk. The three of them sat down, forming a circle.
“What's the matter, Mel?” ask Sonya.
“So gini .. I .. I was going to take a shower with Ringo. When I'm done, I'll change my clothes. My clothes and towels are not there. I'm so confused. Yesterday the contents of the bag scattered in the forest, now the clothes and towels are also lost. Obviously impossible if the animal is taking?”
Melly stopped the story for a moment, adjusting her breathing which was still going up and down.
“Terus ... continue ...,” urges Sonya to be impatient.
“Yes then I told Ringo that my shirt was missing. Ringo was also curious, so he went into the forest to find, who knows meet like my bag that yesterday.”
“I don't know either. I waited for Ringo for almost an hour, but he didn't come back. I must be worried. I'd like to leave, he'll start, but I doubt he'll even go into that forest. I finally decided to enter the forest, but not far away so that I could return easily. I called Ringo's name over and over again, but there was no answer. Well, as I go deeper and deeper, there is something strange I found,” story Melly.
“Any? Strange how?” Sonya was excited to hear Melly's story.
“So I found a thread that is sharp like ancient yarn used for kite play. You guys know that?”
“It is I know so much. How to?”
Antony said, remembering his childhood when he loved to play kites.
“The yarn was tied between two trees, crosswise in the middle of the road as if it were used to snare something. When I got there, the thread was broken, and I saw a blood patch on the end. There were even a lot of blood around. My gut feeling said something wasn't right. I was worried about Ringo why-why, so I immediately ran here,” explained Melly.
Sonya smiled at Melly.
“Again that yarn is used to ensnare deer kayak animals or what it is,” said Sonya.
“Ah is impossible! I know very well the thread used to ensnare animals. It can't be like that. Looks like the thread was deliberately installed to ensnare humans,” denied Melly.
“But who put that thread in the forest?” ask Sonya.
“Hmm. My gut feeling hasn't been good since your bag splashed in the woods last night. I don't feel like we're alone here, like someone's been staking our moves. To be honest this is for me to worry,” Antony said.
“Okay, how is it? Let's just go back, Ton. We're going back to town, right? I don't want to stay here long. Serem tau. I don't want to be here!” melly said anxiously.
“This afternoon we plan to return. But we can't go back without Ringo. So how?”
“Okay, how is it? Anyway you don't want to stay here long!”
Antony thought for a moment. He didn't want the girls to be in danger if they were still in the woods. On the other hand, he was also worried about Ringo.
“Let's go, you and Sonya go back to the castle first with Ben. While I'm gonna find Ringo in the woods. How?” Antony asked for an opinion.
“Aduh no! The forest looks dangerous and scary. I'm afraid anything happens!” melly said nervously.
“But we have no other choice. There's no way we're staying with Ringo. This is the best. In the castle you guys are much safer because there are a lot of people. I'm gonna take a look into that forest. Hope Ringo meets. You don't have to worry, I'll bring a self-protection tool.”
Antony pulled out a folding knife with various functions, as well as a machete that he slipped on the waist.
“I have experience exploring mountains and forests, so don't worry. I won't die easily. Quiet aja!” antony Smile.
“Don't joke like that!” said Melly.
Despite the weight, they finally agreed on Antony's proposal. They have no better choice. Sonya and Melly finally return to the castle with some camping gear, while Antony decides to enter the forest in search of Ringo's presence.
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