The Adventure Of Eric (The Rescue of the Elf Princess)
22. Sail

"A few years ago I ordered a good ship to the shipbuilder. You know, the people who went there gave us enough money as a ship changer."

The two Elves followed the man walking in front. They did not respond at all to the dwarf's words.

Now they were standing in front of the wooden building, right on the beach side. The old dwarf instantly opened the lock and the door instantly opened.

A nice and strong ship, it appeared before the eyes of the two. Their faces were very happy. "Why are you going to sell this ship?" ask one Elf. His expression was a little wry. They are not provided with money at all. And only realized it when he saw the ship.

"No need. Since you guys want to leave, you definitely don't need those two horses, do you?" The dwarf surrounds the horse and judges it.

"You want to trade the ship for these two horses?" ask the Elves in disbelief. It's like getting a durian crumble.

"Yes, I want these two horses!" sure nod.

"All right then." The two Elves agreed. The horse harness was immediately handed over to the old dwarf man. "They have come a long way. You need a little rest" Elf reminded.

"good. I'll take care of him. Don't worry!" The dwarf accepted the horse happily.

"Eh, wait a minute! We have to check if this ship is good or there is a leak!" One Elf suddenly held back the reins of his horse.

"Gosh, you don't trust me?" the dwarf was disappointed. He stepped beside the ship that was not by the two Elves. Not long ago the dwarf was already standing on the deck of the ship.

"Pull that lever near your head!" his orders to the two Elves who were still standing did not understand.

After the lever was pulled, a wooden rail emerged from under the floor to under the ship. Then the ship walked on the tracks to the shore. The two Elves looked at the ship that was walking in astonishment.

"Your ship can walk on land!" both are amazed.

"What do you mean!" the old dwarf was astonished to see an Elf who seemed to never know about the system in the shipyard.

Slowly but surely, the ship touched the shore. As the seawater soaked the bottom of the ship the two Elves chuckled in admiration.

"You're so smart!" sincere praise.

The dwarf could only sigh realizing the two people in front of him had only first seen the ship and the sea.

Once the ship is fully at sea. The old dwarf moved to and fro inspecting all parts of the ship.

"No damage or leakage. This ship is completely safe to sail!" said satisfied.

"good. Then this is your horse. One Elf handed over the reins of their two horses.

"Can we go up now?" ask them impatiently.

"Tckk! It seems you guys never sailed. Different from the person before!" The dwarf shook his head. He jumped down from the ship agilely and tethered the rope to a wooden pole on a small pier.

"Is sailing harder than riding a horse?" taya one serious Elf.

"Keep your stupid look away from me!" The dwarf man shook his hand. He went back to that large, empty wooden building. Then come back by holding the rower.

"See me!" loudly shouting. "I'll only teach you once. The rest, relying on your own abilities!"

"Good!" The two Elves became serious. They should be able to learn how to ride that ship at sea,

The old dwarf climbed up a small canoe whose rope was tied up on a sandy beach. The baton was held in both hands.

"If you want the ship to go forward, then paddle right and left together," he said starting the basic lessons of running the boat.

"Good! Now, if you want to steer the ship to the right, then paddle to the left!" smith again.

The two Elves studied seriously. Even though one or two times heard the dwarf's throbbing voice, they were not discouraged.

"Well, now you can work out the theory. Try this at orang sampan first!" the dwarf's orders.

One Elf was riding the small sampan that the dwarf was riding. He performed with a rigid rowing motion that he had just learned.

"It's still very stiff. But it's fine. You're gonna be okay with that" he said. The Elves were happy that their lessons did not disappoint.

"Now, to anticipate thirst and hunger during the trip there, you should bring some coconuts and bread. We don't know how long you'll be on the ship until you find those people!" sengasihati.

"You are absolutely right. Let's go back to the grocery store on the edge of the village." The elves agreed.

"It's too far away. There are those who sell the need to go to sea!" the dwarf pointed towards the grove of coconut trees on the beach.

"Our money is not much. The Princess forgot to give us provisions. We don't know if it's gonna be like this on the field either." The two Elves tried to give an understanding, that they did not bring enough money to buy many things.

Kurcaci talking to a man. Another dwarf. Before long the dwarf disappeared from there.

"What did you tell him?" asked Elf to know.

"Just wait!" said the dwarf relaxed.

"See my instructions. Do not let you sail wrong. I will not be able to find the wall of light!" old dwarf reminds.

"good. We will listen and remember. They watched and memorized carefully the directions the old dwarf gave them.

"The other dwarf, who had left, came with a cart. The stove was pulled by a small horse common there.

"Let's go there!" bring the old dwarf. But one of the Elves took something under his shirt, when he saw the cart full of food that the dwarf had brought.

"It's to replace all this," he said subtly. The dwarf carrying the cart, was very happy. His eyes glittered in a smile.

"Come on!" the old man was impatient. The three returned to the shipyard on the other side of the beach. All supplies must be loaded onto the ship before leaving.

"I'm sorry if I'm in a hurry to urge you to leave immediately. That's because soon the wind will help the ship to the sea, without you to bother!" abugn.

"Oh, we got it. You can't linger here either." Elf mediates the dwarf's bad feelings.

"I lowered the screen. As long as he holds the wind, then this ship can go without heavy power at all" he said.

"Okay, thanks for the help." The Elf Guards greeted sincerely.

"Don't forget to point in the direction I'm saying!" the message.

"Yes. Thank ye. Pray we succeed and come back here to bring the story of the world behind the wall of light!" shouted one Elf.

The little ship moved away into the middle of the sea. They're sailing now. It is true that the wind is blowing and makes the ship go without requiring too much power. They just need to guard the direction according to the old dwarf man's instructions.

"Do you think we'll make it through that wall of light?" ask one Elf to his friend.

"I don't want to think. I will only serve my duty with confidence!" replied friend.

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