The Wanderer's
The Beginning of a Long Journey and an Unexpected Meeting

A year has passed since that incident, now I

living together with a middle-aged man named Paul in an old cabin

hers. Day by day I was practicing martial arts with Paul, a relationship

we're getting closer after spending a year together, he's been

to be my teacher I respect.

A year of training with him has changed me

physical and mental. My body became stronger and agile, while my mind

more focused and calm.

Paul, with his wisdom and years of experience

in martial arts, continue to teach me valuable lessons. He teaches

smooth movements and effective fighting strategies. Every movement

and the technique he taught me became a new force within me.

In addition to training, we also spent time together

outside cabin. We roamed the woods, talked about life, and laughed

joint. Our company provides peace and warmth in the middle

a life full of challenges.

Winter has changed to spring, heap

the snow along the road has begun to melt replaced with

plants that begin to bloom again.

I kept silent in my room with a distant look

out the window, maybe it's time I went wandering around to find

they and avenge me.

I went out of the room to the living room, right there

Paul was sitting on his favorite bench, and I sat facing him. “I

will go.” I said to Paul who was looking at me.

Paul smiled and laughed. “You want to go?” She looked at me

his smile slowly faded as he looked at the firmness in my eyes. Him

nodding your head, showing deep understanding. "I understand, though,

Seva." Paul said in a soft voice. "Go, I know that this

it's a journey you have to go on alone."

A mixed feeling enveloped my heart, Paul had become

a teacher I have great respect for, giving me the training and wisdom that I have

priceless.

“Thank you, Paul.” I said in a low tone. “Accept

love has saved me and trained me for this one year.”

We both stared at each other, feeling the bond that had been

we've been between us for the past year. This farewell is not the end

from our relationship, but only a new step in the journey of life

respectively.

“Before you leave, there's something I want to give you

you.” Paul stood up from his seat. “You go get ready first.” It

also went to his room.

Seeing him leave, I also headed to my room to

get ready.

I lift up my bag, I look around the room that has been

I've been in for a year. ‘This is farewell’ I said inwardly.

Then I went out of the cabin, out there I saw Paul already

waiting by holding something wrapped in a red cloth.

I approached her who was standing with a smile on

her face.

“Bring this.” Paul said giving him the thing he was holding.

I opened the cloth, there was a dagger

with a golden-colored stylist attached to the end of the dagger's handle.

“It was a dagger belonging to my late friend, I decided to

give it to you.” Paul said with a pat on my shoulder.

“Are you sure you gave it to me?” ask her.

Paul simply replied with a nod of his head and said.

“Consider that your graduation gift.” He also laughed.

“Alright, I'll take this dagger.” I smiled too, I

extending my right hand, Paul responded by doing the same, we

the two shook hands with smiles on both of our faces.

“Thank you, Paul. Take good care of yourself.” My speech

to him, Paul replied. “You too son, stop by back if there is one

chance.”

“Oke.” In response, we let go of our handshakes.

We stood there, sighing deeply, realizing

that the moment of farewell has come. But in our hearts, there is a belief

it is strong that our journey will not end here.

With steady steps and a passionate heart, I

leaving the place that was my home for a year. This journey

not just about revenge, but also about finding my identity

true, finding justice, and restoring the peace that has been usurped.

...

Fresh and warm air greeted me as I stepped into the

a big world out there. The wind hit my face, encouraging and

new energy in the adventure I want.

Each step took me further from comfort and

security that has existed before. I walked down the streets that haven't

towering.

My journey continued for one week, until the time I

I'm out of stock I brought. “Sial, it's up.” Chirpsu pissed.

I had to stop for a moment to build my tent,

the distance to the nearest city is still at least 2 days on foot,

with the thinness of supplies there is no way I can get there.

After the tent stood up I fell into a deep contemplation thinking what

I had to do it, and suddenly my ears caught the sound of the water. “river!”

Pleased speech.

Immediately I went to follow the sound of the stream, until

when I was in a river that was not too wide, this river was not too

in just my knee and have a calm current, so harmless

if I go fishing in that river.

Having no fishing gear, I looked for a tree

with a size that is not too large, at least fit when I hold, after

found the tree trunk I squashed.

I opened my shirt and then. “Alright, hyatt...” I jumped into

river and start looking for fish that swim in the water.

After spending some time fishing, I immediately returned to the

tent, blame the campfire and then start burning the fish from fishing

earlier.

Amidst the fun of enjoying this grilled fish, suddenly sounded

the sound of screaming was not far from where I set up the tent.

I tried to listen carefully, the scream came from a man

the woman seemed to need help. Soon I'm going to the source

that voice.

The sound came from the river where I was fishing,

I quickly accelerated my steps as the screams began

fading.

Arriving at the river there was nothing to see, the river

still looks calm. I looked around but no one was the same

once.

Suddenly, when I was on the bank of a visible river

calm down, I heard the sound of the water rustling very loudly. Directly

only, I ran towards the voice, trying to figure out what was going on

happen.

Up at the river bank, I was surprised to see a man

the woman is seen fighting in the water, it seems she is drowning and

need immediate help. Without thinking much, I immediately jumped into

in the water, swimming approached the woman quickly.

With a last resort, I managed to reach the women

and then take his hand. With all the power I have, I

trying to pull it to the surface. Suddenly, the river became very

robust.

Both of our bodies were swayed by the river currents

ferocious. I fought to defend myself from drowning.

Slowly, with great effort, I managed to bring the woman

approaching the river's edge is safer.

After a long time, I finally

he pulled the woman out of the water. We both lay tired in the

the riverbank, trying to recover our breath. I saw that woman

who is coughing.

“Hey, are you okay?” ask her.

The woman slowly opened her eyes and looked at me. “Yes,

looks like.” He sat down with a long breath.

the woman raised back to look at me with a look

thankfully. His voice sounded soft as he said,

"Thank you, you saved my life. I don't know what

it'll happen if you don't come."

I smiled and answered. “Yes, the important thing is that you survived. What

what happened to you?”

I saw the woman bowing her head, hair

the wet length covered her face, I felt that this woman was not

want to tell her what happened to her, not because of shame or indeed she

don't want to tell it.

I stood up and extended my right hand to

help him stand up too. “Come standing.” The woman then grabbed my hand

then stand.

We stared at each other in a comfortable silence. In the sky,

the setting sun gives a radiating light, creating a radiant atmosphere

peace around us. I thought about ending the silence and

dilute atmosphere.

"I'm Seva, what's your name?" ask me kindly,

trying to start a conversation.

The woman smiled thinly. "My name is Arin."

answer it gently. "Thank you Seva, I'm really lucky

that you're here."