The Thousand Year Dynasty
15.5. Antology Story: Western Region
The village of Fla is located in a fertile valley. Surrounded by rice fields with a stepped shape on sloping land. Also because of its location, it makes the village invisible from a distance.
There are about 30 houses standing in groups in the valley. Which is connected to a path. But because the twilight has really passed, coupled with the lack of lighting, making the situation around not too visible.
Looks like some people were standing waiting outside the house that the five of them were now aiming for.
It was the house of the Fla family. The house looks bigger and wider than the other houses. And the people outside waiting for that are Fla's relatives and friends.
"What have you announced to your family and friends, Fla?" Ask Deuxter when he sees this.
Fla simply replied with a laugh.
"Father introduce them is lord Loijze, lord Deuxter, and lord Huebert" Fla then introduces the three of them to his family.
"This is my father. Khan's. He was the head of this village" Fla introduced a Morra man with a stout stature, short-haired, yet had a dense brewaok. And no one's gray yet.
"This is my uncle, Dimitri. And my aunt, Arian" Fla went on to introduce a pair of aged Morra.
"And also my uncle, Fang" this time Fla introduced the fierce-faced lion-faced Yllgarian, with a mane braided backwards. There was a scar extending from his forehead down past his left eye.
"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Khan" When Loujze reached out to Fla's father to shake hands, the burly man with the bushy yawl suddenly bowed deeply.
"I am truly grateful to you three for saving my son. I owe my life to the three of you" said Fla's father later, who made the trio of hunters feel awkward. Confused what to say.
"No need to hesitate, Mr. Khan. We only intend to help" Loujze said in a hesitant tone, not knowing what to answer.
"Alright then, let's go in and out. The night breeze in seasons like this, it's very cold" said the old woman, Fla's aunt, letting the trio of hunters in.
And then they were fed with food as if they were partying. Many and varied. At night the three of them slept in one of the many rooms in the house.
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In the morning more people came to Fla's house to meet and thank the trio of hunters. They were some of the slaves who survived the city of Hish, and ended up coming with Fla and eventually lived in that place.
There was a Morra man named James who came with his whole family. His wife and two children, as well as Yllgarian of the Lycan clan who did not have a left foot and a right foot, were named Luke. And there are ten others.
Seeing them grateful and grateful made the hearts of the three Turgis hunters become moved and also relieved.
And in the afternoon they were again entertained with a feast. This time it looks like a party. Almost half of the villagers came to attend. They're eating in the open room behind Fla's house.
"So it's all true? You and your friends are building a city behind Sekai's walls?" Asked a half-old Morra man as they were chatting after they finished eating.
"Well, when viewed from a distance, the place is so close. But to get there we have to travel a distance that takes days" said another man wearing a bandana bond on his head.
"really. It's unfortunate"
"Oh, you want to explore this region?" The man in dress looked interested.
"There aren't many places we haven't visited in the region. You can ask us directly if you need it" the old man sitting next to Fla's father offered to help.
"Oh, thank goodness that's the case. Thank you very much sir" replied Loujze who sounded relieved. Because his task is now lighter.
"Means we can start exploring the Sekai forest on the south side" this time Huebert said.
"You also intend to explore the forest? Try calling Lorde. He already knew a little about the ins and outs of the forest. Let him guide you" the old man offered his help once more.
"Well, thank you very much. We were very helped" Loujze replied again.
"Don't hesitate, gentlemen"
"If you are going to Sekai forest, let me also accompany you. Because the forest had some ferocious beasts that might be a little heavy to deal with with with just three alone" this time Fang the lion offered himself up.
"Oh, thank you very much Mr. Fang. We are really helped if you want to come with us" said Deuxuer who really looks relieved by the offer from Fang.
"No need to worry, Mr. Deuxter"
"Why do you want to explore the region around Sekai mountain?" The old man asked.
"Just to make sure what's in this area. It was a request from our friend that would make the city on the land die. Because according to him, we must know what is in the region, we will build" Deuxter explained.
"Oh, that means if your friend already has ownership rights over Pharos land, then our village is included in the ownership area as well? Do we have to start paying taxes or something after this?" Another man at the end of the room spoke in a worried tone.
"Let's just remember, Mr. Kris, who I know are good people, they're not going to do that" this time Fla replied.
"really. No need to worry, sir. They are not people who will do what normal people do" Deuxter added.
"Indeed, our friend is a strange person" said Loujze, who made everyone laugh when he heard her.
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The next day, a trio of hunters, along with three villagers, including Fang, set off for Sekai forest. They began to explore the area.
It took them a whole week to complete the forest exploration. Complete with map overview and explanations of animals, terrain, minerals, and other things to note.
And it seems that the only road leading to the village of Fla, to the western side of the foot of Sekai mountain, is around the mountain.
It has also been explained by Fla and the villagers themselves, that to go to the village, they must pass through the coast on the east side, then south to the Sekai forest, he said, it was only then that it went north to this western region. Vice versa.
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