TIKZ [Moving To The Golden Age]
007 - MAGIC AND KANURAGAN

"Here you eat," the uncut crochet kale swayed in the air, Idaline pinching it with two sticks of wood. "Ehm," he restrained his laughter, the ladies who delivered the teapot were astonished at his behavior. As fast as the wind he put the kale on the empty Candra rice. The corner of his lips lifted, proud not a drop of water fell.

The swift whirlwind of a small storm resuscitated the boy from the daydream, the plate in front of him was full of all sorts of side dishes. Both of his eyebrows were linked to seeing that scene. "I don't like all this" he said staring at the puffed vegetables and meat piled on each other irregularly.

"Then exchange. I love all that," Idaline shifted to sit next to Candra. The little man who forced Idaline to wear a shawl covered the upper part of the body, flushed away her tears overnight.

The white hand of Idaline who was swapping dishes reminded Candra of a gentle swab as she slept. "Thank you, sis." the spoon. For a long time he did not feel the caress of others.

Idaline stopped her hand that was taking the remaining side dishes. A big smile on his face. "No problem. Eat a lot. I'll bring you something from Janapada,"

"What is that, brother?"

"Secret," Idaline put her index finger on her lips. "Now eat a lot,"

Idaline's right hand directed the rice into her mouth and her left hand slipped the unraveled hair. He was silent for a while glancing at Candra who was back daydreaming looking at him.

Idaline put her hand in front of Candra's mouth. "Let's open his mouth. Plane wants to enter~"

The boy wearing a headband in tune with his shawl involuntarily opened his mouth wide to receive a bribe. "Aircraft?" curious muttered.

"Airplanes are vehicles that can carry many people flying through the air. Including those who have no strength," explained Idaline moving her hand straight to the side. "Ngiig. The juzzz. Until the destination doesn't take days, weeks, months. From the tip of the island to the other end, it only takes a few hours!"

During this time the new Great Sage who can fly because it has mastered Magic and Kanuragan simultaneously so that it can modify Magic and develop it for the better.

One of them was the Great Hermit making inscriptions at various points to reduce the number of lost souls.

Magic uses the soul to gain power, this is more dangerous than Kanuragan who only needs to be imprisoned, but the process is faster if he can master the base.

For many circles Magic is still considered a black stream that sells itself to other creatures. Therefore other than the Ekadanta Family who had the pure blood of a Great Witch, there was only the count of the Witch's fingers in the Maja Kingdom. All warriors and knights are Sapons.

Candra's eyes stared in awe and an innocent smile was painted without her noticing. "That's amazing," he said. Before long the twinkle in Candra's eyes dimly awakened from admiration.

Idaline smiled again at Candra's funny behavior. "Nobody will blame you if you're amazed at something,"

Candra smiled knots then opened her mouth.

"Nake?" tanya Idaline feeds food. Her heart warmed up Candra ate voraciously.

"Enak! Hehe," Candra blushed shyly, all the dishes were empty because of her.

"Hamba bring other food," Ijen brought a large tray of heavy and light foods. He painstakingly picked up an empty plate and a new plate simultaneously. The table eyes filled up again.

"Hik.Hik," hiccup Candra.

"Be careful," Idaline poured water into Candra's mouth.

Ijen bowed respectfully, his feet walking backwards out of the room.

"Candra, want a snack?" tanya Idaline answered a nod of encouragement. As various types of snacks filled the plate he was holding, he placed it in front of Candra.

"Sister, I want to be bribed." Please Candra shine.

Idaline held her fast-paced heart. She understood Bayu's feelings, unable to hold back the light coming out of the children's faces.

"Oh, the plane's coming in,"

Throughout the day Idaline accompanied Candra copying lessons and magic symbols even though she did not understand. He tilted the paper in front of him and scribbled his desire to go home hoping it could suddenly come true. Feeling ridiculous, he squeezed it and threw it in the trash.

"Candra can do magic?" tanya Idaline noticed Candra who occasionally let out light from inside the paper.

"Not as good as my brother and father. I'm still learning, brother."

"It's a shame" Idaline put her head on the table. A second later he lifted his body. "Your brain will rebound if you keep learning. I see the big pool behind this residence is very beautiful,"

"Sir is very open" said Candra, knowing the direction of the girl's conversation that filled her room with paper trash.

"If it is closed, it is called a bathroom. Come on," Idaline pulled Candra's hand that was tidying up the file.

"Wait up, brother," Candra was trying to grab her flying magic paper, she smiled broadly at the flames coming out of her paper lying under the sun.

"The aroma is even delicious," Idaline inhaled deeply the scent of wet soil by the poolside. He took off his clothes and jumped into the pool. "Hurry up here very cold,"

"Mmm, I.." Candra's brain was spinning around looking for an unashamed excuse. He jumped, the girl jumped out of the water.

"Don't hesitate" Idaline stood in front of Candra and helped her remove her boss. He pulled Candra into the water.

The ladies stared in horror from a distance, some of them went to report to the owner of the house, Tuti Ekadanta.

"Wanted,"

"Hold on~ soon you will get used to it," Idaline blinked her eyes and Candra felt the water around her start to match her body temperature. "You've been in the room too long. The sun's light needs a body,"

"It's late afternoon, brother,"

"Sore is good too. Try it regularly, your body will be comfortable." Idaline swimming backstroke circling the pool. "Oh yes. Can you swim?" Idaline tilted her head slightly staring at Candra who was still being cornered. "Let's go, I'll teach you" he pulled Candra into the middle of the pool.

"Mrs, do we need to reprimand her?"

Tuti raised his palm. "They're just playing,"

"Madam, actually His Majesty has finished the young master's magic paper,"

The woman who wears a kana ringbow patterned with moringa flowers massages her head. It was not a matter of price that the royal family could definitely redeem, nor was it an easy-to-find ingredient.

But since it was rare for anyone to glance at magic, only the Ekadanta family made it, the production of magic paper was carried out in certain periods because magic paper was used only to awaken magic.

"Bring a hundred rolls of plain paper to the young master's residence," Tuti's orders walked away thinking of an excuse to ask the elders for additional paper.

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"In the end he showed his face!" furious Candra.

"Sir, are we advancing now?"

Candra looked at her subordinates. "Nobody touched even the end of the hair" he warned. "Over these five days, all your smiles and kindness have been masks? No one is sincere!!"

"What are you guys doing?!" idaline's yelling stopped the children who were throwing stones at a child who was crouching protecting his head by hand.

"You don't see the red mark on his right hand?" said one of the kids who ganged up.

"We eastern nations are a polite and civilized nation. Our nobility never cheated on us in the back, even though they had a few concubines as well as mistresses, they were treated right. Our society is peaceful because the bosses give a portion according to the weight of the work. Our officials give us a sense of security and well-being. Our nature is fertile and we take care of it. So, why are you strong boys fighting weak girls?"

The boy gritted his teeth and clenched his hands. "Of course it's because he's not from our kingdom!" his eyes lit up highlighting Idaline.

"really. Are you his friend?" agree with the others.

"If she's from somewhere else, I'll take care of her" Idaline showed her badge.

"Who are you?"

"Hey!" hold the other child who was silent.

"What?"

"Have you forgotten what the teacher taught you?" whispered the boy.

His friends put their hands on his chin thinking hard. "Well, we leave this child to you" they said as they ran away leaving them both.

"What's your name?" Idaline helped him up and cleaned the dust that was stuck in the child's clothes. "You're not from the kingdom of friends and dare to show the tribe's mark?"

Idaline raised her eyebrows not hearing a single word come out from the mouth of the girl higher than her.

"Winarti, my name is Winarti. Help me, please,"

"I'm hungry. Let's chat in the tavern, "Idaline goes ahead, though the dialect is different but it may be the same language. "It's wearing it to cover your mark," Idaline gave her the shawl.

"Thank you," Winarti tied the Idaline shawl on the back of his hand then walked hastily following Idaline.

"Your majesty! We're worried because you're suddenly gone" said Jo. "Your Majesty, great lord Ekadanta will leave if we do not hasten,"

"Later. We're going to the store now,"

Jo informs him that the man who is currently equal to the head of the Ekadanta family is on the mountain Welirang which takes five hours from the large residence of Ekadanta.

Jo swears to die for the truth of it and Idaline finds no reason to lie and since she came as a member of the royal family even the mistress of Ekadanta would not dare.

Idaline and Jo go both ways in the morning blind avoiding the hassles that would be given if the saying goes first. They were already at the foot of the mountain but the appearance of Winarti made Idaline feel she had to help him first.

"Miss, would I like to call you sir?" said the shopkeeper they came to.

"Eh? You're here?" Idaline finds out that Hasta has several branches but she does not expect that in the place so far the man set up shop and even met accidentally with a trusted guard.

"so. Do you want me to call you, sir?" replied the guard repeating his words, he still bowed.

"No. I just want to eat. Bring it for four servings," Idaline goes into the store.

"Good,"

Winarti was amazed at the many wonderful dishes on the table. His drool dripped inhaling a new scent he had never found.

"Eat," said Idaline, causing Winarti to turn his eyes.

"E-all this?"

"Yes. Your stomach sounds from earlier. Not conscious, right?" Idaline chuckled at Winarti's embarrassed expression.

The girl who had already cleansed her body while waiting, finished all the eating quickly.

"I came because I wanted to ask for help," Winarti glanced at Idaline who was silently sipping tea. "I would like to ask His Majesty a favor,"

Idaline opened her closed eyes, she stared at the puff of tea as she said. "Where can you use the language of this kingdom?" look at Idaline suspiciously.

"I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself properly," Winarti got up from his seat and calmed down. "I'm Winarti from the Lege tribe on Mount Tang. The tribe that produces many types of ciu and is a place of entertainment. I just got sold there a few months ago,"

Idaline listened silently, although she was in a civilized land, there was still slavery in an age that might be in line with her estimation. He was grateful to get an application project and a documentary video about Indonesia in ancient times, so he knew a few things.

"They're getting crazy with using kids, even having same-sex relationships. I managed to get out because it was nurtured by flowers at the Fragrant House, the biggest entertainment venue in Lege shaman. The friends who entered with me were all already used," Winarti bit his lips holding back a cry.

"Rat!" Idaline threw the glass to the table until it broke with the rest of the tea that spurted. "Oh sorry animals, you're not that bad," the correction.

"You must be tired after traveling for more than a week. Stay in my house," added Idaline to help Winarti wake up.

"Sorry to trouble you. Unfortunately, there is no time,"

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"Have met Grandpa, and now want to go home huh? Getting close just because I need to, I hate him so much!"

"What the fuck?" idaline Gumam.

Behind the flowers growing on the edge of the main hall, Aji and Tuti looked at the Candra that finally came out of her room. And in the trees there were concubines and the Candra sisters peeking.

"Finally my sister came out of her house, has her pain healed?"

"Thank God Candra's back breathing the air outside,"

"Where from? Though I wanted an afternoon wade with brother," Candra stopped her hand raising a glass.

"I-This is your house? It's so big" whispered Winarti looking around.

"No,"

"Who is he?" tanya Candra stood in front of Idaline.

"My friend. Sorry Candra I have to go back now," Idaline left Candra and walked towards Aji and Tuti. "Mrs, sir, thank you for your banquet. Very delightful. But unfortunately I have to go back now,"

"All right, Your Majesty. We'll get your stuff ready." Tuti moved his hand commanding the ladies.

"Thank you, madam."

"Idaline, are you sure she's your friend?" Candra peeks at Idaline's eyes.

"really. There's a serious problem so I have to go back now" Idaline said in a hurry.

"Mother, father, can I accompany Raden Ajeng?" candra's permission left everyone dumbfounded.

"If Raden Ajeng doesn't mind," Aji breaks up to improve his facial features.

Idaline took a breath. He will return Candra after meeting the queen. "All right,"

"Master.." doubt Ijen.

"You have to take care of Bayu's brother as long as I'm gone" Candra's message readies her own things.

"Good, sir."

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Winarti stared in amazement at the back of Idaline who was standing in front of him. Although he was not from the kingdom, he knew that the place he stood was the palace courtyard looking at the vast and beautiful gardens.

"You wait here. Come on Candra," Idaline can't take people in haphazardly. Winarti's story is true, but he has doubts about the girl. "To be Special? Let's see the truth,"

"Well, miss." replied Winarti standing beside the gatekeeper obediently.

Idaline and Candra gathered in the middle of the hall after the guards allowed entry. Behind the table the queen writes seriously.

"Ananda to the Queen Mother" "Hamba to the Queen's Majesty" Idaline and Candra said.

"Stand," the queen's orders laid down her brushes.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Idaline followed Candra up and kept bowing her head.

"Welcome to heal from your illness, Candra Ekadanta,"

"All thanks to Her Majesty the Queen bring the best medicine," said Candra. Medications and recipes from the queen made her able to control the curse. Originally everything he touched would become sand, now he was able to hold inanimate objects.

"How was your experience, my daughter?" ask the queen holding Idaline's shoulder.

"Everything is so fun." Idaline looked up, smiling at the queen. "Food party's over, Ananda permission's back."

"It's sad that Idaline went straight home as soon as she came," the queen's forehead shriveled.

"Ananda will often come to the palace," promised Idaline. "There is no promising place except the palace. Maybe the way out is here,"

"alright. It's a gift I haven't been able to give you yet" the queen flicked her finger. The ladies came up from the door.

"Thank you, Queen Mother." All the gifts dazzled Idaline's eyes.

"Candra too, accept this gift as congratulations." Another group of ladies and gentlemen entered the room.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"As you prepare, Idaline go to the mahapatih room."

"Ananda is ready to do it. Ananda came out, "Idaline bowed and left.

"You keep taking care of Idaline while you're with her,"

"All right, Your Majesty. Slave clearance out,"

The waiting Idaline leaned against the pillar, straightening her body as soon as Candra walked out the door. "Let's go with me" she asked.

Candra nodded following Idaline.

Djahan who was looking for a report turned around as soon as he heard footsteps into his study.

"Miss seems to have to learn manners,"

"Your bodyguard has been kneeling for more than 5 minutes but you are very focused on one thing, sir. And now I'm not a miss,"

"I'm sorry,"

"Don't beat around. The Queen Mother told me to come to help. So what can I do for you?"

"I've tried like your financial notebook, but I can't summarize what's going on and keep writing it down as usual,"

"If it's like that, you don't have to rush. First get used to taking a memorable point to describe the incident, such as fire and kidnapping on the 12th," Idaline pointed to the paper that was open on the table of Djahan. "Show not too much. How about it like this?"

Flower house fire & kidnapping of its leader (12/3). The rival's mastermind, the leader of the honey house.

"This is dan. And this is to write the date as well as the month. Use Arabic numerals to make it easier" Idaline pointed to the results of her writing. "Kasa is 1, Karo is 2. and Wood Apit is 12 months. Then instead of writing twenty-nine, write 29. These are the numbers one to one hundred, "Idaline wrote down the notes of the month and day.

"You can add secret characters that only the people you work with know about. You can't be too poetic which will be the length of the writing. I'm lacking experience so that's all I can give you,"

Maja Kingdom is the most advanced by writing reports and collecting them, not discarded despite changing leadership. Other kingdoms do write reports but will be burned as leaders change or throw them away if time has changed.

In Maja Kingdom also does not mix complicated and easy problems in one warehouse even though it has been resolved. Its regional leaders are doing the same for the advancement of the next generation.

"alright. Thanks for your help,"

"And write financial statements like this to make it easier to read. Also make statistics to ensure success every month. And make sure each waiter gives the stamp so that we do not forget or even give twice their salary. The finances of the Princess and Prince should also be limited, let them have it themselves so as not to mix royal money. Our officials should make their personal financial statements and their origin until there is no problem,"

"You're so smart. I'll think of your ideas,"

"You listened to my words? Not looking at me and just focusing on the writing,"

"Every person who opens his mouth always gives information, then we must hear it carefully,"

"That's right," Idaline nodded.

"Nah Raden Ajeng, what you want to say cannot be granted. We have other things to do,"

"You're like a psychic," Idaline held her mouth for a moment. "But this must be considered. If it won't spread to here. The disease is truly terrible," especially if anyone defending must be given the right to do so. They and those that permit are equally terrible. Add Idaline in her heart drifting her mind to a time when all sublime virtues have worn off.

"We have a deep concern for the soldiers, bodyguards, and knights. If anyone is infected, just destroy it" said Djahan did not care.

Idaline bit her lip. He could not directly ask the queen where Winarti might be destroyed, even his village could be erased from the map. "I'm sorry, then,"

"Be careful,"

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"Your daughter has caught up with you. I'll take care of everything you left behind until my time comes back. I'm sorry I can't keep your daughter's body forever, and I'll have her buried next to you" Idaline sows flowers in two adjoining graves.

Candra, Winarti, and the others stood waiting near the carriage.

"Uncle Garong, we'll split up here." Idaline gives the basket to Roro.

"Miss should bring more people," Garong has allowed Idaline to stay at a friend's house. But his heart did not calm down leaving his master's son alone.

"We're fine,"

He asked Candra to come back, but the boy insisted. Eventually Idaline leaves with Winarti and Candra.

Winarti tells a safe and fast path to pass but some of the roads are steep and slippery. It would take a lot of time if it brought a lot of people.

"I'll tell some of my acquaintances in other villages to welcome you, please don't be rejected." said Garong.

"All right, uncle."

"Be careful, miss," cried Roro as the Idaline chariot was running.

"Yes! You're also. Roro don't forget!" reply Idaline looked up from the window.

"Sure!!"

Idaline notices Winarti who is stealing glances seeing Candra since they came out of Ekadanta's residence.

"You're not cramped sitting together like that?" ask Idaline. Candra and Winarti sitting next to each other gives Idaline a place to stay.

"No need brother. Just rest comfortably," Candra smiled.

Idaline looked straight at Candra who was still smiling and then put her bag of clothes to the end of the chair and threw herself down. Shortly thereafter, he fell asleep.

"Master shouldn't have to go with us. You are an easy target. They are very thirsty for handsome men" chirped Winarti who could not stand the silence.

"A commoner never got an education. But at least know basic manners. Didn't your lacur village teach you that?" the spicy Candra made Winarti flinch.

"I'm sorry for the slave's leniency,"

"Go sit next to the coachman, "push Candra, Winarti immediately jumped forward while the train was still running.

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© Al-Fa4 | 13 June 2021