The Fighter
Chapter 60 New Friends
"What do we do with those women?" ask the Rengganis to Wisanggeni. They were still in the food stalls on the edge of the village
The Nature Protective Coatings that Niken Kinanthi uses are effective enough to hide them from those who hold them. Niken Kinanthi is currently giving advice to the women so that they stop the bad habits they get, while being held captive by the men.
"We just ask them to return to their respective origins" said Wisanggeni, he was not interested in continuing the journey by bringing an additional 10 women.
"Easy for Akang, but it will be difficult for them. For those who can save their dignity as a woman, there will be no problem for them to return home. However, some of them had already been stained by the striped-nose men. The public will ostracize them." continued Rengganis.
Wisanggeni was stunned to hear Rengganis' words, he thought for a moment. After breathing out ..
"But are you thinking of taking the women with us on our journey Nimas? Hah.., it will be difficult to protect us with a number of women as much as that" said Wisanggeni while looking into the eyes of Rengganis.
"Or try asking Nimas Niken. Who knew he had a proposal" Rengganis said. A few days they went three, at this time Rengganis felt a little closer to the girl. Although she still had to be careful with him, but she felt fit to get a female friend on the way.
Wisanggeni smiled, he seemed to lack confidence in the chatter. But seeing the eyes of Rengganis who looks honest, Wisanggeni finally concluded if it had reduced his jealousy.
Not long after, Niken Kinanthi walked up to the two of them.
"How about Nimas, what have you talked about with the women?" ask Wisanggeni slowly.
Niken Kinanthi sits in front of Wisanggeni. He took a cup then drank a few sips.
"I was just advising him to get back on the right track. Thankfully, they can accept." said Niken Kinanthi with a smile.
"But did Nimas also think, after he had been here where were they going? Will they be able to willingly return to their hometown?" ask the Rengganis carefully.
"No need to worry. Niken has relatives who live here. They can all join the college, let them equip themselves with Kanuragan. If they had a little Kanuragan knowledge, they would be able to take care of themselves in the future. So it is not easy to be tempted by deceit" said Niken Kinanthi at length.
"And pardon Niken's plans as well as Kang, without the permission of Akang and Nimas Rengganis, Niken also asked to send an additional two mainstays from the college. They are more involved in the region here, so it will be faster to take us to Mount Baturetno." continued Niken Kinanthi.
Wisanggeni was surprised by the quick work of the woman who had been betrothed to him. Rengganis also looked mangosteen listening to his explanation.
"Thank you Niken.., you've been thinking more about helping me. Then how about next, we come to the college of your relatives or those who will look for us?" tanya Wisanggeni was interested in the opinion proposed by Niken Kinanthi.
"We'll rest here! They've sent their men here. It just so happened that we from the ancestors were given some kind of inheritance to talk telepathically to our relatives" said Niken Kinanthi.
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After a few incense sticks passed, five of Niken's relatives appeared before them. Niken Kinanthi invites Wisanggeni and Rengganis to meet them.
"Kang Wisang, Nimas Rengganis." Niken Kinanthi introduced 5 people consisting of two men and three women.
Wisanggeni and Rengganis raised their two hands in front of the chest, to introduce themselves.
"Well Nimas Niken.., I don't think it would be better if we just stayed in this place. We will immediately resign by bringing the women." said Sawitri.
"I think so too. Come on before evening comes, we should leave this place immediately." Sudiro added.
Finally the group split into two groups. After walking for two kilometers, they separated themselves according to their respective goals. Wisanggeni and his entourage went straight towards Mount Baturetno, while the other group of 13 women took a step towards the right.
"If there is anything immediately send word, Master will go directly there." Sawitri message to Niken Kinanthi.
"Good mbakyu, thank you. Greetings to uncle in college." Niken Kinanthi gave his father's sister a greeting.
Wisanggeni and his entourage looked at the 13 women until their backs were no longer visible. Sudiro who knew the region better, immediately took the lead in front. While Atmojo walked behind with Wisanggeni, while Rengganis and Niken Kinanthi were in the middle position.
"Later we have to rest first in the five villages that are in front of us. Because we have to go to the caretaker to get permission to climb up the mountains." Sudiro opened the conversation.
"That means Mount Baturetno anyone has?" ask Wisanggeni a little confused.
"Well, no doubt about it actually. The caretakers who guard at the beginning of the foot of the mountain, are the people of the Alap-alap. They are indeed assigned to do a preliminary examination on all guests who will visit to climb the mountain." said Atmojo slowly.
"They have prepared themselves to limit the people who will go up the mountain, because it will disturb their calm during this time" he continued.
Wisanggeni was silent, he was thinking how they would make excuses to be able to pass the examination from the caretaker.
"Why daydream Kang Wisang?" asked Niken Kinanthi suddenly.
"I was just thinking, how are we going to pass through the gate of the caretaker examination?" suhut Wisanggeni's.
"There's Kang Diro and Kang Atmojo, we don't need to spend our energy thinking. They're from this region, so there's little priority in being able to enter the region." Niken Kinanthi smiled, she explained the way they could go inside.
"Yes Ki Sanak, later we will use the reason to trade and find merchandise to fool them." Atmojo.add.
"Alright, if so.., I and Nimas Rengganis resigned to our security" said Wisanggeni while holding his two hands in front of the chest.
"No need to bother us Ki Sanak, my father and your mother were friends in the past. As descendants of them we should help each other." Sudiro spoke from the front.
They continued their journey forward. Seen in front of them, a typical green view of the mountains.
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