Bamboo Flute Swordsman

Chapters 2. Start Moving

In a large meeting room, several people were gathered wearing royal clothes. They sat around a round table where there was some food and drink on it. If you look closely, among them there are those who wear the most beautiful and luxurious clothes. He was the second son of Maha Raja, Prince Putra Jaya Kesuma.

The body of Prince Putra looks sturdy, dashing, and handsome. Its advantages in addition to martial arts are quite high, this prince is also good at seducing women. No wonder so many girls fell for him. However, of all the girls he seduced, none of whom he really loved. He did it for his pleasure.

After everyone who was waiting was present, then this meeting was immediately started.

"Uncle Argadana, I want us to act immediately, before my brother Prince Angga is made king. We can't stay silent too long uncle." Prince Son's voice started the conversation. This prince was already impatient to seize the royal throne from Prince Angga and immediately sat on the throne.

Sitting to his right is Senopati Argadana, senopati who succeeded Prince Putra persuaded to help get the royal throne. His tall stature made him even more stout. Do not forget a neatly sheathed sword hanging on the waist senopati.

"Princess, we must wait for the movement of Prince Reksa and Prince Sukanda. Our spies have reported about their movements, soon their troops will be on the move. We must take advantage of their mistakes." the senopati replied convincingly.

Indeed, in addition to having a high canuragan science Senopati Argadana is also famous for having an intelligent brain and unpredictable thinking. Some of the small kingdoms that were conquered were the fruit of his strategic intelligence.

"So according to uncle, we have to wait for the results of the movement of my foolish brothers?" The Prince asked to be sure.

"Thus the Prince." replied Senopati Argadana.

"Okay uncle, I trust you with this plan." The Prince nodded in agreement.

"Then what about the preparation of our troops uncle, are they ready to fight?" ask Prince Son again.

"At this time the preparations have reached 80% Prince, uncle has also invited some warriors from the martial jungle to help ensure the success of our plan" replied Senopati Argadana.

"Good, I love your uncle's work" said Prince Putra as he pulled one corner of his lips up.

"Thank you Prince." replied Senopati Argadana while bowing respectfully.

Not long after that brief discussion, Prince Putra slightly made small talk to the other guests, then he stepped away leaving the meeting room.

Not long after the departure of Prince Putra, Senopati Argadana invited the others to go to carry out their plans.

***

The gurgling sound of flowing water falling from the bamboo shower fills the stillness of the pond in a garden. Some freshwater fish chasing each other makes the pool water a little murky. The lotus flower in the middle of the pond was dancing as a result of the agility of some fish. Not infrequently also heard the sound of birds singing unpretently.

Not far from the pool, there was a young man who was thinking hard, seen some protruding veins on his face. This young man seemed to be carrying a very heavy burden.

Yes, this young man is Prince Angga the Crown Prince. This prince was thinking about the future of his kingdom.

In front of the young man, a middle-aged man appeared, he looked at the face of the young man in front of him. There was a feeling of confusion that was engulfing the middle-aged man.

"What should I do uncle? I don't think it's a good idea, but it's the only option most likely to avoid civil war" the young man's voice broke the silence.

"Is Ananda Prince not in a hurry to make a decision?" ask the middle-aged man.

Previously Prince Angga had received information from his confidants that his three brothers were preparing an army, this was the aftermath of the appointment of Prince Angga to be the Crown Prince.

Prince Angga is thinking about the best solution so that there is no civil war in this kingdom.

"Alright Prince Ananda, uncle can only pray for the best." regretted the middle-aged man who could not change the decision of Prince Angga who was in front of him.

"I must meet the three of them immediately." muttered the young man as he left the pool garden. His steps were slow but sure, just a moment ago his shadow had disappeared.

The middle-aged man just shook his head, in fact he was left alone by the pool, "What a pity your fate Prince." he murmured.

"Had Eyang Resi still been here, surely no one would have dared to disturb the tranquility of the kingdom." he murmured.

After he finished looking at the departure of Prince Angga, the middle-aged man passed away.

***

Jatiraga is a village closest to the capital of the Matraman Kingdom. The village is quite large, probably almost similar to a small town. Its strategic location makes this village always crowded with traders and warriors of the jungle who just pass by.

In this village there are also some lodging and of course also some restaurants. Almost every day these two places are always crowded by visitors.

In the corner of the restaurant were two old men enjoying lunch. In front of them was a rice basket and some side dishes.

"Ki Alam, I heard that the current state of the kingdom is hot." Ki Suta's voice opened the conversation, his hand could not be separated from the food on the table and put it in his mouth.

Ki Alam who was spoken to just shook his head, "Ki Suta.. Ki Suta's.. Mbok yo eat first just talk. If you choke on food, I'll be the one who bothers." said Ki Alam advising his best friend.

Then Ki Alam continued to respond to Ki Suta's statement, "I have also heard, the news is there are some martial artists who will come to the capital."

"Ahh.. is that right Ki?" ask Ki Suta.

"Right, I'm not lying." replied Ki Alam convincingly.

Not finished they continued the conversation, from the direction of the entrance there were two people who entered the restaurant. The two took a seat a bit away from the table of Ki Alam and Ki Suta, then they ordered some food.

"Tuh Ki Suta, look, it looks like they are from the jungle of friendship" said Ki Alam while turning his mouth towards the two guests.

"It seems so Ki, when viewed from the looks of it." replied Ki Suta justifies the words Ki Alam.

Every now and then the two guests glanced sharply at Ki Alam and Ki Suta, as if they knew that they were being talked about.

Immediately Ki Alam and Ki Suta lowered their heads, finished the food then hurriedly left the restaurant.