The two of them…
Yes, they just went alone together.
The king and general of Qarsim.
After the king had dreams and visions from the grandmother and the dragon god, the king immediately went according to the god's words to the holy city area to look for and find the girl the god meant.
The general is also very careful and keeps an eye on the king, the general must be alert and quick to protect the king if he finds something dangerous and that could make the king harm on his way.
Then the king felt that the general was very careful and wary of their journey together.
And the king said to the general "calm down general, we have to make this trip quietly. We undertake this journey with a specific mission and also keep our identity a secret.
Look, with our clothes and tools like this, no one knows and recognizes us as kings and generals.
Even our people don't recognize us, let alone the city across from us and our enemies. So I hope the general remains calm and doesn't need to be too tense and worry too much about our trip." The general answered calmly, "Yes, my king, I will try to calm down."
Then the king, during his journey, asked general Qarsim "oh yes, general, so you don't get tense and we can relax on the way, can you tell me a little about the origins of the city of Narmeda and how the holy city was destroyed?".
Then the General replied "Okay King, while we are on this long journey, I will tell you about the City of Narmeda and how it was destroyed ...".
"The city of Narmeda is a peaceful and quiet city, it is very sparsely populated. The city of Narmeda is a city that was made into a place of worship of the gods. There are the gods Namon, Gusha, and Helbad as the highest status of the gods.
They perform rituals every day and pray to the gods. They make the rules and the worship is regulated by the religious elders and old devotees.
They purified and made the city a place of exaltation and a sacred place for the gods. The residents respect and they really glorify the place.
For many years the city of Narmeda stood and became a holy city and became a place where many people worshiped the gods there.
The place is very quiet and peaceful. They really want peace and quiet. A place where there is no violence or crime. So there will be no riots or wars in that city."
"But the city of Narmeda will not always be a holy city. Because the Kerson kingdom saw an opportunity and wanted to colonize the territory!!
The Kerson Kingdom wants to destroy the city and make it its territory. Then the King asked "Why don't our side try to block it? Why didn't King Balmod in the past try to protect the city of Narmeda? Wasn't the king a worshiper of the god Helbad? Why didn't he try to protect and save the city of Narmeda from being colonized by the Kerson kingdom??".
Then General Qarsim said to the king "It's not that easy, Sire... because at that time our kingdom lost heavily and lost heavily to Kerson.... And also Kerson is cunning, King Harkan when he starts a war, he will use all means to win it and will not back down against anyone who will get in his way!!!
King Balmod took more into account the strength of the troops and what the fate of his people would be after Calkarus intervened and protected the city of Narmeda. Most likely we will lose your majesty in that war!!!".
But the king replied "but the king glorifies the god Helbad. Why didn't he pray and ask the god to protect him in that battle??
Then Qarsim replied to the king "Yes, king Balmod has repeatedly prayed and begged the god Helbad for guidance but there was no answer until one day the king had a vision that one day our Kingdom would rule and be able to defeat the Kerson Kingdom but not at that time. That…".
"And also King Balmod thinks more about the fate of his people and his city. Therefore the king just kept silent and could not do anything ".
Listening to Qarsim the King's explanation, he was only pensive and silent. And they continued on their way.
Until the night they stay at a small inn and the next morning they continue their journey until 3 days have passed and they make their journey by horse and sometimes on foot.
Kings and generals traveled like ordinary people and they mingled with other residents. The king ate the usual food and the clothes he wore were the same as the others too.
Sometimes General Qarsim also felt afraid and worried about the king's safety. Because not a few saw and stared at the king with an unusual look.
Because if it is outside the kingdom there will be no troops and protection. And criminals are everywhere and can stalk the king anytime and anywhere. The king only brought generals as bodyguards.
Although the general is very tough and good at fighting, it is very impossible when faced with many enemies.
The general was very worried for the king's safety and did not want anything bad to happen to the king. And so the days passed and the two of them were very close to the residential area of Narmeda town.
The king and generals prepared to search and find the girl whose name and characteristics the king did not know.
The king only based on his instincts and beliefs after the meeting between the king and the dragon god in his dream.