15 Village Inside the Mist (3)

[Uncle Kusuma POV]

The next day, a bright morning smiled at the world, accompanied by a cool but refreshing breeze sighing into every breath in tune with the song of birdsong. A man came out and opened the curtains on the door of a small hut.

"I woke up like I was in heaven, everything felt unreal." the man muttered as he stepped outside.

"Oh, you are awake. How do you feel?" A middle-aged woman wearing white long sleeves came to meet the man.

"I feel so much better, although still a bit pain this is much better than me being dead, haha."

"Thank goodness. Go to the second area on the valley below, people are ready for breakfast, your daughter is already there too."

"Thank you, Madam."

*

The voices of many people gathered and were happy to enjoy breakfast in the middle of the open field, the joyful atmosphere was accompanied by the cool morning breeze and the flying birds seemed to enliven the atmosphere. After everything was over, and everyone returned to their respective activities, there were about 5 people gathered to discuss something, they planned to visit Uncle Kusuma's home village to bury the residents, especially Uncle Kusuma's wife, and also to check whether there were still survivors.

From the results of the discussion, it was decided that they would go with seven people, including Uncle Kusuma. The seven people are my father Tejo, Uncle Kusuma, Uncle Handoko, Mas Fajar, Mas Gatot, Uncle Darno, and Mas Kelik. Meanwhile, Uncle Wawan and Mas Koco were assigned to stay in the village because, among the others, only Uncle Wawan and Mas Koco could be said to be stronger and have more abilities to fighting than the others. After hearing this news, Alisa rushed to meet her father and cried whining asking to come, but her father refused because it was too dangerous and hoped that her daughter would remain in the village, with some advice, finally Alisa complied with her father's request not to come.

It was getting late when the group was about to leave. The five of us were secretly stalking from behind wanting to follow them, but when we managed to sneak out of the village boundary wall, we were caught and surprised because suddenly Mas Koco was standing behind us while placing his hands on his waist.

It was getting late when the group was about to leave. The five of us were secretly stalking from behind wanting to follow them, but when we managed to sneak out of the village boundary wall, we were caught and surprised because suddenly Mas Koco was standing behind us while placing his hands on his waist. When we were being scolded, my father came over to us.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Uh, dad ... we just ..."

"These boys are going to sneak up on you, Mr. Tejo."

"Hmm ...." While stroking his chin which has started to grow beard, my father said softly "Looks like some of you can come .."

"What? !! Seriously Mr. Tejo!" Mas Koco gasped. While we were glistening with joy.

"Yes, I think I'll take Yuji and Candra along."

"Ehh? !! Cheating !! Why only Yuji and Candra are invited by Mr. Tejo ?!" Doni, Bisma and Rendra sulked.

"Yes because Yuji has been trained and Candra is adept at memorizing paths ..."

"While Doni is strong, right?" While looking at Doni who still looks a little disappointed.

"I entrust Doni, Rendra, and Bisma to look after the village with Mas Koco and also Uncle Wawan and the others, this is a tough task, you know!" Raising his eyebrows, my father assured the three of them.

"Hmph !! Alright then! We will protect the village! Khuhahaha ..." Doni immediately welcomed my father's persuasion with pride, and Rendra and Bisma also agreed. Meanwhile, Mas Koco could only gawk with a little awkward smile.

"Alright! Since we are in a hurry, let's go immediately, it seems you two have already brought preparations, huh?" My father immediately knew by looking at the clothes and bags we brought.

"Oh yes, Koco. Tell my wife and to Wawan, Yuji, and Candra that they both come with me."

"Alright! I understand Mr. Tejo!" Mas Koco and my three friends immediately returned to the village, and we immediately went after the group that was waiting in front of the village gate and immediately started the journey.

"Eh, dad? What are you going to do back to the village?"

"Eh ??? Eh yes hahaha... Dad forgot to take paper and pen to make a map." With a big laugh, my father laughed and the whole group laughed too.

"Calm down uncle Tejo, I've brought a paper book and a pen, hehe .." Candra patted the bag she was carrying.

"Hmm, you are as reliable as your father, Candra ... Hahaha .."

This is where my journey to the outside world first began.