Bamboo Flute Swordsman

Chapters 1. Glory

Once upon a time in a vast area again fertile, stood a great empire of gallant pus. The kingdom was ruled by a good and just king. The good of the king makes the people prosper. The life of the farmers in the village is very bright, every harvest season comes joking laughter adorned almost all over the kingdom.

The kingdom was named Matraman Jaya. A large kingdom that controlled nearly a third of the land. The kingdom also contained dozens of small kingdoms, which they managed to conquer to be made a commonwealth.

With the leadership of Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya, the territory he controlled was safe and peaceful. All the people hope that this government will forever achieve success.

Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya has a fairly high posture, his body is sturdy, and still looks remnants of good looks in youth.

The advantage of this King is not in martial skills, but rather in negotiation skills. Some small kingdoms that are made into commonwealths can even be conquered without having to do war.

The way to lead Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya is also unique and very simple, so many people like their king.

Not infrequently also Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya often traveled to every region of the kingdom, looking at small kingdoms that support it or just face to face with the people in every village.

The way around his Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya was simple, Maha Raja never used royal attributes. In each of his travel agendas the King was accompanied by a man who was his right-hand man. The two traveled only wearing ordinary clothes like the clothes of small people, stopping from one village to another.

"Life of His Majesty the King.... "

"Long live His Majesty the King." there was a shriek in the voice of the people shouting their king's name with sincerity. The king who heard the screech greeted him with a smile and a wave of hands. Not infrequently also the King distributed silver or bronze coins to them.

Such is the daily life of Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya, he is not so comfortable when just sitting on his throne chair.

However, it seems that the glory of the kingdom will soon disappear along with the news of the pain of the King, Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya. There have been many healers brought in from various regions but none of them was able to heal the King.

People who heard this news were worried, there was a fear of loss painted on the faces of the people. They are not ready to lose a king they respect so much.

In the palace environment there was concern, not because of the pain of worry, but rather the seizure of power of the sons of the king himself.

***

In a large room, many people were gathered. There was someone who was lying weakly in bed. Yes, the one who lies there is Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya.

Beside the bed were four women who accompanied the King, an old woman who was still quite beautiful. The four of them were empresses of the Supreme King, a glance from their gazes described full of sadness. Yes, at a glance, because there are those who expect the King to die quickly so that his son can take over the throne of the kingdom.

There were also four handsome young men. The first was named Prince Angga, his body was tall, nose pointed, and short black hair.

The second was named Prince Putra, this prince was the most handsome of the three. His long black hair was unraveling, his nose was pointed and there were indentations on both cheeks when smiling.

The third one is named Prince Reksa, his body is not too tall, rather fat and arguably quite handsome.

And the last is Prince Sukanda, his stature is high. This prince rarely smiled until many people felt disinclined when meeting him.

In addition, there are still some healers who look sad when they are unable to do much for the healing of His Majesty the King.

"Kanda, hang on, Kanda must be healed." the voice of the first Empress was heard wailing beside the body of her husband, yes, Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya.

"Din. nda, Kanda is no longer strong,

se... It looks like kanda's time isn't long." The King replied in a disjointed voice.

"No Kanda, don't leave Dinda." said the empress sadly, with no tears streaming down her cheeks.

"People, come here...." The King called his eldest son.

"Good Father." who was called then approached and sat down near the bed of the King.

Maha Raja had four sons from four of his queens, meaning each empress had a son and Angga Jaya Kesuma was the oldest, matured, and responsible.

The reason the King called his eldest son was none other than to make Prince Angga the Crown Prince. After his death, Maha Raja hoped that Prince Angga would replace him as the next king.

Besides Maha Raja Kesuma Jaya, Prince Angga is the second person who is highly respected by the people of Matraman Kingdom.

Not infrequently Prince Angga went around to always see the lives of his people.

However, unwittingly the decision to appoint Prince Angga to be the Crown Prince turned out to have such a big impact in the future.

"Well Dad, if Dad's wishes are round, I'll take them." Prince Angga replied gently.

There was clearly doubt on Prince Angga's face, not because he was unable to lead the government, but he thought about the feelings of his brothers. Of the four princes, only Prince Angga is not ambitious to be king. He just wants to live freely, to be an ordinary person who lives peacefully without being involved in any political affairs.

"After this I cannot imagine how my brothers feel." - Inner Prince Angga.

He was quite sure, his three brothers no one was happy with their father's decision. The three princes looked at Prince Angga with cynical and angry gazes.

***

A day after Prince Angga's appointment as Crown Prince, His Majesty the King was summoned to face Sang Hyang Widhi.

The sound of crying echoed throughout the territory of the Matraman Kingdom, not only in the palace environment but almost in every region of royal power.

From today there is no more king who diligently meets his people, no more king who helps the people who are in trouble secretly.

Nearly a full week of mourning for the Matraman Kingdom, sobs began to subside as Prince Angga attempted to take over the government.

***

Even a week of the appointment of Prince Angga to be the Crown Prince, even a week the Matraman Kingdom stood without a king. Prince Angga was to be made king, but the decision was opposed by all his brothers.

The three brothers of Prince Angga feel entitled to the royal throne, this makes his fourth relationship hot.

Likewise with government officials, ranging from senopati and other officials each side with the prince he supported.

In the end, the Matraman Jaya Kingdom walked like a headless body.

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