Pandeka the Sword of the Crescent Moon
Chapt. 17 Meet Datuak Kumango Nan Sati and Goddess of Death 2

His face suddenly became a bit cloudy. She misses her grandfather Datuk Aluih Tapa. They talked together until night.

Early morning the air was cold and a thin blanket covered the Kumango nagari. Mandaga is enjoying a cup of coffee with Datuak Kumango Nan Sati. Andam Dewi appeared with a different appearance. The girl looks more beautiful and ayu. Mandaga looks a little dumbass looking at Andam who is so different.

"Dad, Mandaga let's have breakfast first." they stepped in the dining room and sat together on the pandan mat and ate breakfast.

After breakfast Andam asked Datuak Kumango Nan Sati.

"Dad...Is there anything I'm looking for Andam ?" The beautiful girl who was sitting next to Mandaga, looked seriously at Datuak Kumango Nan Sati. Nilawati who was sitting next to Datuak Kumango saw her daughter, occasionally she glanced at Mandaga.

"About a week ago, the father had sent about seventy-five disciples to become the army of the Malay kingdom of Dharmasraya. I wanted you to come to the king's city, as an observer." Datuak Kumango Nan Sati explains to Andam why he is looking for his daughter. Andam's beautiful face immediately beamed. He did want to ask permission to go to the king's city, because Mandaga also wanted to go to the king's city.

"Why is your face so radiant ?" Nilawati asked, though in her heart she already had an answer. Datuak Kumango Nan Sati so follow staring sharp Andam with one eye eyebrow raised. Andini's face looked more and more beautiful, a dice-red hue appeared on her cheeks.

"It just so happened that Andam came home to ask permission. Andam did want to go to the city of king Dharmasraya." his eyes glanced at Mandaga at a glance. But the handsome young man looked calm, just being a listener.

"Before dad want you to accompany uncle Talang Parigi. But your uncle has already set out to join the group of disciples sent." Datuak Kumango Nan Sati looked towards Nilawati and gave a subtle code. She agreed last night to match Andam Dewi with Mandaga. Nilawati had seen the gelagat, her only daughter liked and loved Mandaga. After last night discussing the matter with her husband Datuak Kumango Nan Sati. They agreed to talk to Mandaga about it this morning.

"I can go to the city of king Dharmasraya with Mandaga. So there's no problem, if Talang Parigi's uncle has left first. Maybe we'll meet in the king's town." Andam steadily answered his father's hesitation. The beautiful girl looked at Mandaga and smiled sweetly. Mandaga blushed with a glance of a nod and a small seyum.

If the little thing so escaped the eyes of Datuak Kumango Nan Sati, not so with the Goddess of Death, Puti Nilawati. The woman who was still very beautiful, sighed. Then he opened his voice...

"Mandaga..." Mandaga was a little surprised to hear his name being called. He looked towards Nilawati and nodded small and smiled.

"Yes aunt Nila..."

Nilawati, Datuak Kumango Nan Sati and Andam Dewi looked at Mandaga, waiting for the young man's answer. After taking a deep breath Mandaga replied.

"I really like Andam Aunty. But there is a tough task that I have to complete first. The task I have carried on since I was born into this world." Nilawati was silent for a moment, there were various thoughts spinning in her mind. Andam Dewi looked at Mandaga with glass-lined eyes. He was so sure Mandaga would give an answer that was in line with his expectations. There was a heavy sigh of Datuak Kumango Nan Sati. Nilawati smiled lightly looking at Mandaga then asked.

"May aunt know what duty you carry when you were born into this world, son Mandaga ?"

"I don't know aunt. The last clue I receive, the path of fate will lead me to that task ?" deep wrinkles appear to be known as Nilawati. Tears fell on Andam's cheek, but there was no sound of crying. There were only bated breaths, while the pretty girl's nose was already red. Nilawati gently patted Datuak Kumango Nan Sati's leg seeing her husband start to get emotional. The middle-aged woman who was still very beautiful was indeed extraordinary. He can control his mind well. So that emotions do not easily affect their attitudes and behavior.

"Daga, would you like to tell aunt everything in more detail." Mandaga was very impressed with Nilawati's attitude. He did not feel the slightest hint of anger in the woman's voice. Even Mandaga felt love and sincerity. Manda felt that she found a mother figure in Nilawati. After taking a deep breath, Mandaga slowly raised her face and looked at Nilawati. He then told everything as he knew it to Nilawati.

"When I started to understand everything, I just lived with Angguik Datuk Aluih Tapa." Mandaga began to tell about himself and all the journey of life that he passed until meeting with Andam.

"That's how auntie told her. I really liked and loved Andam. But this task does not know when it will meet and can be completed." Andam involuntarily clasped Mandaga's hand. What Mandaga had said sounded strange and heartbreaking.

"I will always be by your side, and will accompany you when you meet the task you will bear." Andam said firmly. After hearing Mandaga's narration, the beautiful girl realized that Mandaga also liked her. Datuak Kumango Nan Sati glared at Andam hearing what his daughter said. He was somewhat embarrassed by his daughter's attitude. What do the people say when they hear the word Andam Dewi. In contrast to Nilawati who is accustomed to the attitude of the people of the jungle green martial world.

He looked deeply at Mandaga. The middle-aged woman saw seriousness in Mandaga. He does not know why, he feels Mandaga is indeed the soul mate of his daughter. He also saw no flaws in the young man. Except the father's mother wasn't so clear. Mandaga is very entered the best matchmaking criteria for his daughter who is very adventurous in the green jungle of the martial world. Nilawati tau Mandaga is on the sky level, the same as himself. He will be the best protector for Andam Dewi. Even the inner strength of Mandaga is above his. Perhaps only his great-grandfather Pandeka Sword Suling Kumala was able to keep up with Mandaga, thought the Goddess of Death.

"Mandaga, after hearing all your stories and also the wishes of Andam Dewi my daughter. Also you will go together to the city of king Dharmasraya. We want you two to be tied up in the red thread of matchmaking. Marry after the task you will carry is completed. That way, we can take heart to see you two. It's all for us to take care of alua jo patuik, raso jo pareso sarato view that comes kakito. What do you think, is this aunt's proposal good for all of us ?"

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