THE SKY SWORDSMAN
Ch 10 – New Era
After seven full moons since the rain accompanied by lightning hit the earth, now the rain has begun to appear subsided. People who survived the disaster can now breathe a sigh of relief. Merely, even though the cataclysm of dragon attacks and natural disasters had passed, the survivors had to adjust to an earth that was no longer like before. Most of the earth has now become water.
On a hilltop not too far from where the Gojo Clan was sheltering, a handsome man stood upright while holding his waist. He turned his head towards the sky while closing his eyes. He smiled with excitement. Both hands he stretched to the side and tried to soak in the fresh breeze that blew lightly.
After a few minutes, the man opened his eyes. He began to notice what was in front of him.
A scene that he had never imagined, was clearly displayed before him.
“What ... , the tip is not visible at all.” Aron was really amazed at what he saw.
After Aron did not find the end of the expanse of water in front of him, he then looked to the right, left and behind. This time he was completely stunned by what he saw. The earth where it stands is now surrounded by water. Waterfall Village is now turned into an island that is not so wide in size.
Although Aron had glared far in the four corners of the wind by using the Eagle Eye Movement. He still could not find the end of the water.
Aron then decides to go back and tell his father about what he saw.
"Father, the land where we live is surrounded by water,” said Aron shortly after he arrived in front of Chairman Jo.
“What do you mean?” ask chairman Jo.
“Better Dad see for yourself,” replied Aron succinctly. He was confused as to how to explain what he had just witnessed. He could only scratch his head that was not itchy.
Chief Jo hurried to leave the Cave of Waterfall. He then moved towards the top of the hill.
A confused look on Chairman Jo's face. He was stunned to see a phenomenon he had never encountered surviving his life. He really did not expect the earth where he lived so far has really changed in just a short period of time.
Chairman Jo was completely confused, he did not know how to deal with the situation that was in front of him. Moreover, the Gojo Clan warriors had yet to return from the rescue mission they carried out seven full moon ago.
“Lucky I forbid Aron to go with the Gojo Clan warriors. He can help me here,” muttered Chairman Jo.
“Aron, order the residents to get out of there!” said Chairman Jo loudly.
Hearing his father's orders, Aron immediately darted towards the Waterfall Cave. Not long after, dozens of people were seen coming out of the cave. The Gojo Clan citizens looked happy even though none of them looked healthy.
“We just wait! Hopefully the water recedes in a few days,” said chairman Jo.
Chairman Jo then invited the residents to rebuild the Waterfall Village. They began to build houses on the rubble of their former homes.
Seeing the water that did not subside, Chairman Jo finally made a plan to get out of the problem he was facing. He then told Aron to gather the residents in the courtyard of the village hall.
“Listen carefully, three full moons have passed, but the water has not yet receded. So I have a plan to send someone out of this place. So, who want to volunteer, welcome to apply!” Shouted Chairman Jo fiery.
Chairman Jo knows exactly that among the residents of Waterfall Village, there is no other swordsman except him and Aron.
“Alright, since no one is willing, then let Aron who expands this task,” cried Chairman Jo while smiling towards Aron.
Aron who listened to his father's words again could only scratch his head that did not itch.
"But since Waterfall Village no longer has other warriors, then I plan to establish a martial school for children and teenagers.”
The teenagers and children who listened to Chairman Jo's words became very enthusiastic. Although some also look unhappy.
“The future of Gojo Clan and Waterfall Village is very dependent on the younger generation. So I hope that you young people can take great pains to advance this village of ours,” Chairman Jo exclaimed with excitement.
After the meeting in the courtyard of the Waterfall Village Hall, the residents then shoulder to shoulder made a boat that was twice the size of the boat they had used to cross a small lake not far from the village.
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A few months later, Chairman Jo and the rest of the villagers were seen waving at the sailboat that had just left the mainland. Everyone looks happy for Aron's departure, except for Chairman Jo who shows a hue of sadness on his face.
Chairman Jo is saddened that some time ago he sent his second son, Lee, younger brother of Aron to carry out a rescue mission with other Gojo Clan warriors. To this day, none of them have returned. And now Chairman Jo has to tell his eldest son to leave the village.
Day after day Aron went through in solitude. His face that was once very handsome and smooth white, now looks worn unkempt. Her cheeks and chin were now overgrown with feathers that made her face look much older. It's completely different than before.
The boat that Aron was driving now looks changed. The sail and the boat pole were no longer there due to a storm and a big wave a few days ago.
Aron once thought he would leave the boat he was riding using the science of lightening the body he had. But he was unsure he would be able to find land before he ran out of steam. Now he can only surrender where the water current will take him.
On the boat that now had neither the sail nor the roof, Aron laid his body facing the sky. He did not care about the heat of the sun.
“Why at a time like this is he even present in my mind?” muttered.
The face of Goddess Rara was suddenly present in Aron's mind. Her brief encounter with Dewi Rara has been enough to get her drunk on love. Although he realized he was not worthy of Goddess Rara, but he still let the love continue to grow in his heart. She hopes that one day she will meet the woman who made her fall in love.