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Mak Bolt 15: Preparing the Army

*Pirate Burner (Bolt Shell)*

 

The King of Singayam Kingdom, Prabu Manggala Pasa, was angered by a letter from the Demon Ombak Pirate Chief that reached his hand. The letter was brought by a messenger named Wet centipede.

If not a messenger, maybe the Wet Centipede will not be able to return to the group that now occupies Balongan, the capital of the Duchy of Balongan.

“Take away that fucker's messenger and drive out!” prabu Manggala Pasa orders to his soldiers.

Four Palace warriors soon came to ban the handsome and dashing black swordsman. However, the young man named Wet Centipede immediately got up and prevented the soldiers from touching him.

“I can get out myself!” shouted the Wet Centipede with a raspy voice.

“Come back and wait for the death of all pirates!” shouted Prabu Manggala Pasa.

Wet centipede did not respond to the threat of Prabu Manggala Pasa, he continued to step out with the escort of several soldiers.

“Prince Sugang Laksama! Senopati Geruduk Ati!” call Prabu Manggala Pasa.

The handsome Prince Sugang Laksama and the mighty Senopati Geruduk Ati at the age of half a century, soon came to the front of the throne. The two were also in the magnificent room when the pirate emissary came.

Prabu Manggala Pasa then gave a letter of cloth in his hand to Rangga Udamaya, Commander of the King's Guards Force who was always not far from the prabu.

Rangga Udamaya then handed the letter to Geruduk Ati. Senopati then read the letter. After reading and understanding the meaning, the letter was then given to Prince Sugang Laksama.

After that, the two people of different ages showed expressions of anger, although not as strong as the anger of Prabu Manggala Pasa.

Prince Sugang Laksama then returned the letter to Rangga Udamaya.

“Quickly convey your ploy after reading the letter!” prabu Manggala Pasa.

“The Duchy of Balongan has three entrances. We can send three large armies at each entrance so as to besiege the Demon Waves Pirates. Although the one who controls Balongan is a group of pirates, we still have to send troops in large numbers. Pirates are like warriors. One swordsman could be comparable to ten medium-level warriors. However, I propose there are two waves of troops to attack Balongan. Currently there are six sons of Balongan who serve in our army, they can lead the first three troops. The final three forces can be led by Gusti Pangeran Sugang and Degrees of Soul, and one of the Ten Commander of Pamungkas,” said Geruduk Ati.

“How about you, Ananda Sugang?” prabu Manggala Pasa.

“I agree with Senopati's strategy, Gusti Ayahanda. However, it seems like this threat we have to take more seriously. The contents of this letter are very short. Surely they prepared a mature strategy to carry out this rebellion. The Demon Waves Pirates had a big name in the ocean, they couldn't possibly be fooled by coming all the way ashore holding Balongan hostage, while the two duchies they wanted were in the coastal areas. They also took Kademangan Durangwesi hostage. I suspect they have another group of pirates as allies. I suspect, too, that the Duchy of Karangijo and the Duchy of Perak Beach are under threat. That is, Senopati should think about sending troops to secure both our coastal duchy and to the Dulangwesi Academy,”, said Prince Sugang Laksama.

“Well, put Prince Sugang's proposal into your grand plan to eradicate all pirate members, Senopati!” prabu Manggala Pasa.

“Good, Gusti Prabu,” said Geruduk Ati while making a salute.

Hearing the order, suddenly Prince Sugang Laksama's mind remembered someone.

“But, Gusti Ayahanda ..” said Prince Sugang Laksama in a heavy tone.

“What do you say, Ananda?” ask the pure white-faced Prabu.

“Eee ..” said the prince hesitated.

“I know what you're thinking. You think of a woman in the sea,” said Prabu Manggala Pasa guessed, before his son spoke only briefly.

Prince Sugang Laksama could only gasp because his father's guess was right.

“Iya, Gusti Ayahanda,” said Prince Sugang Laksama did not dare to argue.

“Execute your plans and report after all the troops are ready to leave!” prabu Manggala Pasa.

“Good, Gusti Prabu,” says Geruduk Ati.

“Good, Gusti Ayahanda,” said Prince Sugang Laksama too.

That afternoon, Senopati Geruduk Ati ordered to prepare troops. Later the troops will be led by the people who had been mentioned in front of Prabu Manggala Pasa.

In a relatively fast time, a large army of five thousand infantry and a thousand cavalry troops was ready. The large army was divided into several smaller armies.

A total of nine men and a woman are now lined up facing Senopati Geruduk Ati. The men were bare-chested, except for two men who were dressed expensively.

Of the nine men, eight of them were youths who could be called handsome-looking. While one is close to fifty years old, the same with the senopati.

As for the mature woman about forty years old with a model of face color that is firm, the face color formed by the rigors of the military world.

Six of the young men who were in the range of under thirty years were the sons of the Duchy of Balongan. They include Arya Mungkara, Arung Seto, Ariang Banu, Bandeng Prakas, Ujang Barendo, and Balingga.

Arya Mungkara is the son of the former Duke of Balongan who now serves in an academy in another duchy.

Arung Seto and Ariang Banu are the sons of Adya Bangira. Their father and mother are currently the main hostages at the hands of the Demon Waves Pirates.

Bandeng Prakas is one of the most popular young men in the Duchy of Balongan. Ujang Barendo is the son of a gangster in Balongan and Balingga the son of a fishmaster.

The six handsome young men were recruited by Singayam Kingdom as punishment for the events of two years ago, namely an archery race that eventually threatened the life of Prince Drajat Jiwa.

Two other young men who also marched were two princes, Prince Sugang Laksama and his brother, Prince Degrees Soul.

The ninth male figure is the Commander of the Iron Heart Army named Kebo Angel.

The only woman among them is Riring Belanga. The woman was not armed with a weapon, but she had ten fingers that were pitch-black, like new fingers dipped in ink.

“Duke Adya Bangira and the citizens of Balongan are now in a condition of being held hostage by the Demon Waves Pirates,” Senopati Geruduk Ati began his briefing.

“What?!” shock the young men who came from Balongan. Instantly their faces showed disquiet.

“Therefore you I choose to command the army,” said the duke, making the handsome young men take a more serious, if not to be called tense.

Senopati Geruduk Ati continued his direction.

“The troops that stormed into Balongan will be divided by six troops, the first three troops and the second three forces. The first three troops will be led by the six sons of Balongan. The first troops to pass through the northern road were led by Arya Mungkara, represented by Bandeng Prakas. The first troops through the river road led by Arung Seto, accompanied by Ariang Banu. The first troops through the Kademangan Dulangwesi line were led by Balingga, represented by Ujang Barendo. As for the three second troops led by Gusti Prince Sugang Laksama, Gusti Prince of Soul Degrees, and Riring Belanga. Especially for the troops through the Dulangwesi Academy, you must first free the academy, because they are also held hostage by pirates. After that, they attacked Balongan. And you, Commander, you will lead two thousand troops towards the coastal duchy under my command!” (BH)

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