The Fighter
Chapter 317 Traveling with Anggoro
Hearing the man call himself a close person from the royal family, the Maharani who initially disliked Anggoro's presence, changed his attitude towards the man. The woman returned the smile Anggoro gave her, and the Maharani nodded her head as a sign of respect for the man.
"Thank you for the help of Ki Sanak.., in fact I can take myself to the kitchen, if indeed the waiter is busy to present to this table." with a little quip, a little quip, Maharani thanked the man. But apparently the man did not feel shunned. Anggoro even closer his seat to the Maharani,
"There is no need to be too formal like that Nimas.., just call it directly with my name Anggoro, or it could be called kangmas. If allowed to know, what is Nimas' name..., is there any business in the territory of the kingdom of Logandheng?" smiling, Anggoro asked about the Maharani's identity. Uncomfortably, the man continued to stare into the white and beautiful face of the Maharani.
"I'm Maharani... Anggoru. I actually wanted to enter the royal city to search for my long separated family. But I never thought, it turns out that this kingdom is experiencing a power struggle, and in this condition it's very difficult for me to find my family." Maharani mentioned her name, the woman did not intend to hide her identity. After speaking, Maharani took a wooden cup, then sipped a few sips of the already cold drink.
"I helped to pour back Nimas Maharani.., I threw away the drink already in the glass. Hasn't the drink gone cold?" Anggoro raised the pot, trying to take the heart of the Maharani. But the woman raised her hand, rejecting the offer given by the man.
"No need Anggoro, I prefer drinks like this. We don't need to expend extra energy to blow it cold." replied Maharani with a smile.
To fill his stomach, Maharani took owol-owol which is a snack with tree ketella material, and grated coconut, then put it in his mouth. Some time, the woman was impressed to ignore the existence of Anggoro. Feeling neglected by the women nearby, Anggoro tried to attract the attention of the woman.
"Oh yes Nimas.., hearing what you told me. I can invite you to visit my house. With me, it would be easier to find the whereabouts of your family members." with sparkling eyes, it was unexpected that Anggoro made an offer to the woman.
Hearing the man's words, the Empress stopped the activity of enjoying food, and placed the food that was still in her hands, on the floor of the food stand. The woman looked into Anggoro's eyes with a happy reaction.
"Is it true that you said Anggoro.., it seems very attractive the offer you gave me. I thought, too, that it would be very dangerous for me, if I tried to find myself where my family was. As of this moment, look.in order to protect myself, I deliberately took out the highest priced room in this inn. Because there is special treatment offered by the inn for me, which can not be obtained by other room tenants." with a bright face, Maharani responded to the words Anggoro.
Getting the opportunity to attract and bring the Maharani, Anggoro felt enlarged. The man was increasingly speaking big to attract the attention of the woman. Finally Maharani approved the offer given by Anggoro. Through the man, the Empress hoped to enter the palace, and see for herself how things were going inside. If there is a chance, the woman will meet with warlords who are waging attacks around the border.
"Well if Nimas Maharani has agreed, maybe after enjoying breakfast, we can go to visit my residence." with a big smile, Anggoro invited Maharani.
Maharani smiled and nodded his head, responding to the words spoken by Anggoro. The two men immediately finished their morning meal, to immediately execute their plans.
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A carriage containing Maharani and Anggoro left the inn. Many envious gazes accompanied the departure of the two people. But looking at who had managed to lure and bring the beautiful woman, they ended up just smiling and nodding their heads. Three men were riding horses, walking behind a carriage, and so were two horsemen providing escorts in front of the carriage.
"Drink the Nimas Maharani.., consider this chariot as your own. Enjoy all the food and drink the waiter has prepared." Anggoro offers food and beverage facilities that have been arranged and served in the train kencana.
"Thank you Anggoro, but for now my stomach still feels full. If I'm hungry again, I'll take it myself without you telling me to." The maharani seemed to be careful to touch the food and drinks that had been served, without seeing for himself when the presentation.
Anggoro smiled at the answer, the man then shifted his sitting position closer to the Maharani. Understanding the man's tactic of unintentionally pretending to touch his skin, the Maharani had already shifted first. The woman rested her back on the cover board of the carriage. Seeing this, Anggoro just smiled wryly.
"About how long does it take to get to the royal city of Anggoro..?" in order to drive away the stiffness between them, the Maharani asked the man.
"It will not be long Nimas.., it will not be until half a day, we will already enter the territory of the kingdom, Moreover, by traveling with me, you will be immediately passed, no need to undergo a series of examinations. Lately, the territory of the kingdom often appears evil, so that the direction of entry and exit get a strict examination of the royal guards," with a sense of pleasure, Anggoro answered the question posed by the Maharani, who asked,
"Oh yes, but fortunately the view outside looks very beautiful. So we don't get tired of traveling, by watching the scenery." Maharani turned his gaze to the small window that was on the side where he was sitting.
"Other than for me Nimas. If the scenery looks so beautiful, the real beauty is what is currently before me. A beautiful girl, with a beautiful and polite speech, was currently in one carriage, and on one trip with me." with a sly smile, Anggoro looked at Maharani's face more closely,
Maharani fell silent, the woman turned her head and glanced at the man's face. There was a feeling of dislike at the disrespectful attitude shown by Anggoro, but since he currently needed help from the man, the Maharani just sighed. But it seemed Anggoro was aware of the attitude that Maharani had shown him.
"I'm sorry for my indecision Nimas.., I can't control my feelings. Since seeing you this morning at the inn, there has been a special taste in this heart for you Nimas.." Anggoro said while holding the palms of the Maharani. But the woman quickly pulled her hand.
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