THE FIRE DRAGON WARRIOR
CH 10'S. Farewell

"I'm I'm leaving" Hasea stared deeply at Mentari. Perhaps this was their last meeting, that was what Hasea had in mind.

Hasea started to step on her feet. "Wait" Sunshine Hasea's hands. Hasea's heart was beating rapidly for a moment. Whatever the logic goes, but his feelings cannot be lied to. Hasea really loved that woman. How not, among all the villagers who hate him and consider him a pesky carrier, Mentari justu is very attentive to him.

"I hope you always wear this" the sun wears a bracelet with a beautiful stone ornament on Hasea's wrist. The one he made himself for Hasea. "When you see this bracelet, remember me. Do not take revenge on this village, they also experienced a dark thing in the past" said Mentari slowly . Her tears were dripping from both of her eyes. Farewell tears, signifying a very long longing in the days to come. Tears to let go of the young man she loved.

" Wait a minute" Hasea reached into something from the package of supplies. A green jade pendant was taken from there "This is for you as a memento"

Hasea put the locket in Mentari's hands. " No, I can't accept it . It was your mother's only legacy. You have to keep it" Mentari handed the locket back into Hasea's hands. " I'm sorry I couldn't accept it. With you will be fine enough for me" Mentari wiped her tears slightly.

Hasea finally stepped her feet away from Mentari.5 steps she walked, but suddenly she turned to face Mentari. Hasea comes to Mentari and hugs Mentari. Mentari's tears are becoming more and more in Hasea's arms. Just as they hugged, Hasea finally took off the hug. "I'll go, take care of yourself"

"See you later" Mentari's words were not answered by Hasea. He sped up his pace leaving the woman, leaving all about Hariara village. He had no intention of returning to this place.

***

Three days had Hasea traveled. He just kept his feet going aimlessly. Throughout the journey he never once found the village or other humans. On the left and right of the path he walked through there was only a forest. Every now and then he rested to restore his strength, when it came night he looked for a sheltered place to sleep.

The fourth day of his journey, Hasea seemed to be on a bigger road. It seemed that the road was the main road connecting the villages, the road that also led to the city. While walking for some time, in front of Hasea there was a horse-drawn carriage mired into the puddle. Some people seemed to be trying to remove the horse carriage from the hole. Hasea running is meant to help.

"You're a good young man, where did you come from? and where's your trip going?" asked the man while watching Hasea's movements. It seems like he is considering something.

" My name is Hasea sir, I am from Hariara village and I do not know my destination yet"

"Hmm interesting, it looks like you're a young man who's lost his way. Hariara Village, I never even heard the name of the village" The man spoke while stroking his thin beard. "Come with me, you're a good man. I'd be so happy to hire you" the man made the offer. "Alright sir" Hasea replied without thinking. He also has no purpose. There is no harm in accepting the offer. After all according to Hasea, this man was a good man.

One day Hasea joined the group. From the results of conversations along the way, Hasea got information that the man was named Jarrat. He is the owner of the group. Jarrat was a merchant.

In the group there is a horse carriage pulled by two horses. Jarrat along with two younger youths from Hasea and some merchandise as well as some other precious objects seemed to relax on the horse's wagon.

There were also 4 people riding horses. Their clothes and the sword on each person's waist meant that they were the bodyguards of this group. While Hasea walked behind them along with 4 workers Jarrat.

"Stop" one of the guards suddenly raised his right hand. "It appears we are being watched" the bodyguard said. The entire group panicked, including Hasea. The four guards increased their alertness.

Suddenly from the bush on the roadside was thrown a black cloth with yellow stripes.

"No way, Harinuan's band of robbers" one of the bodyguards began to panic