Chapter 132: Salsa

Wall of Kisra was an ancient wall known by many names. They called it Yaljadu (meaning stone in Aldurish) for its stony appearance. It was built since the reign of King Aldaima Wilberforce, even before the time of Eyrion.

It was the boundary between the human world and that of the djinns. No one could say how it was built. But ever since it came into existence, it had kept the djinns out of the human world except through possession. An instance was how Ji-Daime, Armad's djinn, was able to pass through and come to the human world.

It was impossible to say the exact extent of it; it was so tall that its top was buried in the clouds. It was also a thousand meters thick with only one entrance, which also served as the only exit. The thickness of the wall created a long tunnel that connected the two faces of the entrance. Finally, two ancient creatures, Ranbirshishirui and Dandirshishirui, guarded the entrance with their lives.

Yaljadu sat far behind Bayajidda Route and into the wilderness. Beyond it lied the djinn world. A world that was unexplored except by a few.

Right now, three people – two men and a woman – walked along the tunnel that led to the exit of this ancient wall. They wore clothes made of white fabric embroidered with the hair of fair djinns. It was dark, but there was light emanating from the man walking on the right, illuminating their path.

A bloody-red soil covered the floor. There were no air vents, making the atmosphere stifling. Thick cobwebs and bones were all over the place. A clear indication that it had been long since anyone had passed through the place.

The woman was a bit dark when compared to the two men and somewhat looked like Armad. One of the men looked very old with white hair on his face. The other man had a short beard and long hair, which was the exact shade of red as that of the Rafiyans.

Hidaya studied their path and frowned slightly. "I hate delay. It always irritates me to pass through this place. Some day, I'll demolish it."

This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author's work.

"You needn't worry, we are almost there." The man with long hair smiled at her. He was Taidara Wilberforce.

The other man shook his head and said, "There is a wind of change blowing in the world. After this war, things are going to change. Being the only one that read the Book-sword, what do you think would happen in this war?" The old man directed his question at the woman. He was Zaikid Wilberforce and the woman was Hidaya Wilberforce.

"What do I think will happen?" Hidaya sighed. "People hunt me because I read the Book-sword and knows what it holds. They don't know there's one other man that read it before I did. And that's why he isn't involved in this war."

"Hmm." Taidara rubbed his sword thoughtfully and said, "Are you, perhaps, referring to Miki Abbas?"

Hidaya remained deep in thought without replying. After a while, she exhaled and said, "The bone of contention is who shall rule the lower worlds. But the one who has sovereignty over the lower worlds should be able to fight against the Black-eyed. Many people are vying for that status. But none has the pol years worthy to hold it."

"Han'ibal is waiting for us outside," Zaikid interrupted. "I hear whispers that he wishes to have Bihanzin's sword. So eager to call himself 'master of the perpetual damage'."

"Forget about Han'ibal." Taidara raised a hand, frowning. "I'm worried about Fatima. I heard that Bihanzin gifted her pol years and she's still unconscious…"

"Don't worry about her," Zaikid interrupted him. "Armad is with her, and Hidaya will revive her the moment we meet. You know we have to reinstate the SALSA before sunset."

Taidara took in a deep breath as he glanced at the old man. Salsa was a meaningful name. In the olden days, every king had three warriors that could lay down their lives for him. These warriors were called Salsa (meaning 'three' in Aldurish). Taidara, Zaikid, and Fatima were always with Hidaya ever since she began her exploits. They were both her parents and Salsa.

Han'ibal also brought three people with him. They were Bush Flame, Sea Flame, and Blood Flame.

Bihanzin also had three people with him: Damjinu, Nakata, and Dinandul.

Every influential person went around with his Salsa.

***

In another part of the world, Ilias was telling Armad all that had happened while he was unconscious.

"So that's what happened?" Armad asked. He nodded to himself and added, "Let's meet there then, I am going to photon jump there."

Having said so, Armad disappeared and left the others as they galloped toward the battle arena.