Bamboo Flute Swordsman

Chapters 16. The War Begins

The awaited day had arrived, ten thousand troops of the Northern Matraman Kingdom had been near the border of the Eastern Matraman Kingdom. They immediately set up camp tents to rest for a while before the war began.

Of all the tents that have been set up, there are tents that are the largest in size compared to other tents. In front of the large tent were two flagpoles of the North Matraman Kingdom, standing gallantly on the right and left of the entrance.

Inside the tent were four people sitting around a round table, on top of which were served some food and a jar of high quality wine.

The four people are Maha Patih Argadana, Senopati Surya Wisesa, Senopati Munding Laya, and Senopati Cakra Boga. They are planning to attack the Eastern Matraman Kingdom.

"Surya Wisesa, have you checked every inch of this area?" tanya Maha Patih Argadana's.

"Have been carried out Gusti Patih, in accordance with Gusti's assumption that the East Matraman Kingdom troops will welcome us in the forest area. As for the area around here there is no movement of any of the enemies." replied Senopati Surya Wisesa.

"Hm.. How about you Munding Laya?" ask Maha Patih Argadana again.

"They had anticipated the arrival of our troops by making a very long and deep trench. The ditch stretches around this forest area Gusti Patih." replied Senopati Munding Laya.

"Haha.. I didn't think they were smart enough. They are even able to force us to enter from the door they have prepared." praised Maha Patih Argadana.

"Then what should we do Gusti Definitely?" tanya Senopati Cakra Boga's.

This senopati is the youngest among them, it is about twenty years old. Although still young but Senopati Cakra Boga has several times joined the war and his ability is quite reliable.

"We just follow their game of Cakra Boga. I want to know how great they are to be able to hold our troops" Maha Patih Argadana explained.

After they finished discussing the plan of the assault, they returned to their respective tents to rest.

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The next day the forces of the Northern Matraman Kingdom were preparing to attack. As many as a hundred warriors moved into the border forest but just as they were trying to enter, they were suddenly startled with several tree trunks charging towards them. For the soldiers who did not have time to avoid, they were killed by a tree trunk as big as an adult body.

Maha Patih Argadana who saw the incident was immediately amazed at the ingenuity of the opponent's strategy, he never thought that a hundred troops died in just one attack.

In anticipation of the opponent's strategy, Maha Patih Argadana ordered his soldiers to advance gradually, the ten men in turn. In fact this strategy was quite successful, with soldiers numbering ten at least reducing the number of troops killed.

After some time their troops managed to enter and no more tree trunks attacked, they decided to go deeper into the forest.

The arrival of this army was greeted with other traps, namely traps of large nets and deep holes. Rain of arrows greeted their arrival.

Maha Patih Argadana was angry to see his troops die in vain, he then ordered the cavalry and close combat troops to advance to attack first.

On the other hand Maha Patih East Matraman Kingdom did not stay silent, he also asked his troops to come forward to welcome the opponent's attack.

Clashes between the two forces soon ensued, the sound of gunfire echoing in the forest. The sound of death squealing also colors their fight.

This difference in the number of casualties due to the many traps set by the forces of the Eastern Matraman Kingdom, this is their superiority in terms of battlefield mastery.

Maha Patih Argadana who knew this result was furious, then Maha Patih Argadana ordered his three senopati to advance to the battlefield. Each of the Senopati Kingdom of North Matraman has been at the level of a middle-stage expert swordsman. Naturally their presence became a breath of fresh air for the warriors of the Northern Matraman Kingdom.

The three of them drew their swords at each other's waists, then advanced leaping into the crowd of enemies. Once their swords swung, three to four opposing warriors stretched lifelessly. The presence of these senopaths was able to change the flow of the battle quickly.

When Senopati Surya Wisesa was about to decapitate the head of the opposing warrior, suddenly there was someone who held back his sword movements.

"I'm against you Senopati Surya Wisesa" said the man.

"Ah. apparently you are the one who disturbed my party Senopati Marugul. Of course I am happy if I have to serve you." replied Senopati Surya Wisesa with a mocking smile.

"For a long time I have not had a match, I hope that your ability does not disappoint me, Senopati Marugul." he continued, still with a mocking smile.

"It is with pleasure that I will behead you Surya Wisesa. hiaaattt." cried Senopati Marugul as he charged forward.

The clinking sound of their weapons pitted loudly to make the soldiers who were fighting go away. They did not want to be exposed to stray attacks from two people who were at the expert swordsman level.

Step by step they have issued but nothing has hit the opponent. Until one time they pitted the weapon for the other time, Senopati Marugul's hand immediately trembled and his sword almost missed.

"And it turns out that Senopati Surya Wisesa has not yet released his full strength." murmured Senopati Marugul.

"Hahaha.. is this only your ability? You really let me down Marugul." said Senopati Surya Wisesa.

Previously, Senopati Marugul was sure to be able to compensate for the ability of Senopati Surya Wisesa, but that happened far from expectations.

Currently Senopati Surya Wisesa has only issued fifty percent of his strength, while Senopati Marugul has issued all his abilities.

They immediately continued the fight, wound after wound had landed on the body of Senopati Marugul. The death of Senopati Marugul seems to only count the time.

"Give up Senopati Marugul, His Majesty King Putra will forgive your sins" said Senopati Surya Wisesa.

"Cuihhh..until death I will not give up on******** as you" replied Senopati Marugul while spitting on the ground.

"Well, there won't be a second offer for you. Die quietly.. ".

" Srettt. tring." Senopati Surya Wisesa's sharp sword slashed at Senopati Marugul's neck.

Now beside Senopati Marugul stood someone who had helped her.