The Lost Prince
CHAPTER 8 THE IDEALS OF ARIESHA

The white-robed old man immediately bounced into the air quickly, then his pair of legs perched on the roof of the front carriage lightly. A moment later the old man immediately observed the state of the forest on the right left of the road.

While the pair of high-ranking officers momentarily examined the six black-masked opponents earlier. On their chests were knitted two swords crossed in white. In the upper center there is a picture of a red skull head. At the end of their sword hilt there was also a skull head shape. For a moment the couple looked at each other, as if they were asking each other who the black masked men were.

The four fallen guards were raised on their horses by the rest of the surviving guards. Then it is made in such a way as not to fall. The plan was that the four dead bodyguards would be buried in the city cemetery. Then the rest of the six-man guards returned to stand by the car.

"Who are they, General Kenzie?" ask the old man who is still on the roof of the car.

"We don't know who they are, Master Zeroun," said the male officer called General Kenzie. "But..," then he mentioned the special features he had seen earlier.

"Skeletal Sword Horde..," muttered the old man called Master Zeroun as he looked up at the sky. Soon he jumped down to the ground.

"Who's the Skull Sword Horde, Master Zeroun?" ask the female officer to know. Because neither she nor her husband had heard of the mob before.

"Group of assassins" said Master Zeroun.

Along with that the heads of Aneska and Aliesha appeared from behind the window curtain of the carriage. Then he called out to the female officer.

"Mother...!"

"Aunt Elaina...!"

The three people who were talking turned to the two little girls. Then the female officer who turned out to be General Elaina exclaimed, forbidding the two girls to get out of the carriage.

"If they're a group of assassins," General Kenzie said half-murmuringly, "means someone hired them to kill Princess Lavina of course."

"That's what we have to investigate who's behind them" said Guru Zeroun as if initiating cooperation.

"Yes, that's for sure" said General Kenzie in a steady tone. And approved by his wife.

"We should leave this place soon" said Teacher Zeroun next.

Then he stepped. And at the fourth step his body immediately darted like it disappeared. I know he's in a place far ahead. Then it shot back, and the shadow was gone.

General Elaina got into the front train. General Kenzie sat next to the front coachman. Shortly after, the group of Princess Aneska continued the journey again by being sent by the hot air.

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Meanwhile in the Pendar City in the Amerta Kingdom....

Farrel, a girl disguised as a boy, is no longer stranded in Pendar City. No longer living as a beggar. The boy, whose real name is Ariesha Divya, now goes with Dhafin and lives together at the inn.

When Dhafin asked that Ariesha no longer need to disguise as a man, Ariesha still disagreed. The reason for that is because later people who a year ago had caught him for sale, will find out. And most likely will find it again if the disguise is opened.

But Dhafin assured him that the men would not arrest him again. Because he'll definitely protect her. And he'll make plans later to have the trafficker arrested by the city's security.

To further convince Ariesha that Dhafin could protect him, Dhafin asked him to drive him to the two-market headquarters that almost captured him.

At first Ariesha disagreed and was afraid. Because the market reliability is not just two, but four people. And the boss is even better in his knowledge than his three men. Ariesha is worried and afraid that Dhafin will be harmed by them. But Dhafin kept forcing her to drive him, and finally Ariesha drove him in the night.

So here Dhafin really shows his ability. It should be known that in the body of the boy had been residing two core energy powers, 'The Essence' and 'Ice Core', which were two energies obtained from studying to the Kalyan Demon, teacher and his friend while he lived in his hiding cave.

Dhafin really showed his ability to Ariesha. Not that I want to boast. Dhafin really beat all those market delinquents to pieces.

Those who only have martial arts that are still substandard and only rely on physical energy are clearly not able to face Dhafin who already has an inner strength that is arguably great for children his age.

And for the market's delinquent boss, Dhafin shows Ariesha his inner strength that can control the air. Quite quickly and loudly Dhafin jerked his right palm towards the headless boss. So darting a summary of clear and dense air, continue to wrap the body of the boss berandal unwittingly.

When Dhafin raised his hand up, the headless boss lifted up almost a spear. Obviously the boss screamed in fear while thrashing, as well as making his three men horrified.

As Dhafin clenched his palms, the rogue boss no longer screamed in fear but screamed in pain. Because the air or the air that turns densely squeezes it quite strongly.

After feeling enough to torture the rogue boss, then Dhafin's clenched palm was opened immediately. Then almost simultaneously the clear air that had wrapped the boss' body immediately released. And the boss immediately fell to the floor hard and quite pitifully. At that time also the headscarf boss immediately fainted.

Before leaving the market's reliability headquarters, Dhafin poses a threat to them.

"Bring your boss and leave this town! If I see your faces in this city again, I'll send you to the afterlife!"

The third market reliability was more frightened. And without much thought they took their boss, then left this place immediately.

After seeing Dhafin's amazing prowess, Ariesha finally believes that Dhafin can protect him.

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The days they spent together continued. Dhafin tries his luck as a young healer, with Ariesha as his assistant. At first it was clear that they had difficulty gaining the trust of the people of the city. Many doubted his ability as a healer, as Dhafin was still a child of their presumption. It was clear.

But Dhafin is not desperate. And Ariesha, the assistant whom she had considered her younger sister continued to encourage her without getting bored. Until finally they managed to gain the trust of people in treatment after struggling for more than a month. In those days Dhafin could treat several dangerous diseases, including people exposed to toxins.

Basically Ariesha is indeed a smart child and has a strong determination. He could understand the basic lessons of martial arts that Dhafin was imparting and could practice quite well. And Ariesha continues to train every day the knowledge that Dhafin has taught.

Do not forget Dhafin gave her a fitness potion medicine so that Ariesha does not get tired easily. Dhafin also gives Ariesha pills and other herbs three times a week. When Ariesha asked what medicine and potion. Dhafin replied that it was a special medicine and potion.

Ariesha did not ask any more, because he believed so much in the man who was considered the older brother. Though the medicine and potion is a beauty recipe. Dhafin is still embarrassed to be frank with Ariesha if it is a beauty remedy. But someday Dhafin will tell him.

Without feeling it has been two months more Dhafin and Ariesha through their days together. Dhafin has started many patients being treated. Their money is increasing. Don't forget to donate some of it to the beggars.

Ariesha continues to practice martial arts, and has learned two styles. While Dhafin also continues to train his mental strength by meditating. And do not forget to also continue to train all the martial arts that have been learned. Not every day, as Ariesha did.

One night after they had dinner and had entered the inn room. They sleep one room but the bed is different. And the innkeeper did not mind, as they confessed to brother sister. The innkeeper saw they were small.

"Sir Dhafin, there's something I want to talk about" Ariesha said while lying down (not sleeping). The position of the bed is tilted to the left, aka facing Dhafin who is again sitting meditated on his bed. His style of speech is a little spoiled.

"What do you want, Ariesha?" dhafin asked without opening his eyes. When he spoke his mouth barely moved. But his voice was so clear, soft and calm.

"Four more months will be held registration acceptance of prospective soldiers, both men and women," said Ariesha paused waiting for Dhafin's response.

"You're a child" Dhafin said. He immediately opened his eyes canceling his semen. Keep looking and looking at the cute girl who was also looking at him. "Now you are nine years old. Which is accepted must be the age of the teens know."

"No, sister," Ariesha argued quickly. "It is precisely what is accepted from the age of nine years to ten years. Under nine years or over ten years is not acceptable."

"Why could that be?" ask Dhafin wonder.

Ariesha got up from her lying down. Get out of bed with her blanket. Keep approaching Dhafin and lay spoiled on his lap.

It is not uncommon for Ariesha to indulge in Dhafin. And Dhafin did not bother him because Dhafin loved him very much. Moreover, Dhafin already know that Ariesha since childhood has lost parents.

At the age of seven, she was raised by her grandmother. After that, his grandmother followed both of his parents. It is natural that children his age are still thirsty for affection and want to berbanjaria to people who love him.

"Because if under nine years obviously have not met the requirements" said Ariesha later. "Well, if it's over ten years, it's already entered the ranks of other types of prospective soldiers, and it's specifically men."

"It looks like the would-be soldier you are going to enlist is classified as a special warrior candidate," Dhafin guessed as he gently stroked Ariesha's head, "or perhaps more precisely a special warrior candidate?"

"Oh, my clever brother is again good at guessing!" ariesha said as if praising. "Right, the would-be soldier I want to enlist is a special soldier candidate. More precisely, if the male candidate is the Prince's Guards, and if the female candidate is the King's Princess Guards."

"Where's the registration?" tanya Dhafin wanted to know. "What's special in Kotaraja?"

"In addition to the city, registration is also opened in four cities in the Amerta Kingdom, including in this Pendar City."

"Do you seem to know much about this?" the word Dhafin is somewhat suspicious of where Ariesha knows about this.

"Yes, I'll always keep up with the news about this," said Ariesha enthusiastically. "The registration place is at the City Security Building. It's in the middle of town, not far from the City Office...."

"...After all, it is my ambition to become the King's Princess Guards" continued Ariesha. "I admire Princess Aurellia. I sincerely hope and pray that I will become Princess Aurellia's Guard."

"You've spoken so much" said Dhafin pitched as if reprimanding, but with a warm smile. "Have you asked me for permission, what can you not sign up for?"

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Ariesha immediately choked and immediately woke up sitting and facing Dhafin. Keep staring at that handsome boy who was also looking at him with a smile. Then the beautiful boy seemed to smile innocently.

"Sister..., may I register?" whinek Ariesha spoiled. "May ya...?"

Dhafin did not immediately answer. His left hand is placed on his left thigh. While his chin rests on the fingers of his hand that is docked and half clenched. Her smile continued to grow while looking at Ariesha. Dhafin felt he had his own entertainment tempting this little girl.

"Dad, Brother! How come it hasn't been answered?" whinek Ariesha again while quickly grabbing Dhafin's right hand and putting it on his chest. "Come on, brother, will you?"

"May," said Dhafin who did not like to joke for long.

"Thank you, my kind brother," said Ariesha with a gleeful smile. Then he kissed the back of Dhafin's right palm several times.

"Eh, wait!" dhafin said when he realized something. "Why are you talking about it now? Registration is four months away."

"I will tell you from now on" said Ariesha, "so that you can teach me martial arts. Because one of the conditions must have a basic martial arts. And... teach me also the false knowledge, brother?"

"I will definitely really teach you" Dhafin said reassuringly. "Even all the knowledge I have I will teach it to you anyway. And as for my knowledge, I've thought about teaching you anyway. You take it easy."

"Thank you, Brother."

Then Ariesha slept on Dhafin's bed, as if lazy to go to his bed. Apparently he's sleepy. Dhafin was about to rebuke him, so there was no heart.

Tidied up the Ariesha blanket, then kissed Ariesha's forehead gently. And Ariesha still feels it, keeps smiling happily.

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