Bamboo Flute Swordsman

Chaptre 48. Arriving at the Border

Today the preparation of the West Matraman Kingdom in welcoming the great war is almost said to be perfect. All preparations have been made as best as possible. However, there are still some things that bother the royal officials especially Gusti Prabu King Angga.

The first, the entire white school stated that it would not be involved in the affairs of the royal political war. White schools will only act if there are black schools participating. Regardless, the white school would only be on guard.

Especially for the Black Cloak group, they were not a black school but rather a mercenary group.

Although what happens in the jungle is that their lunge resembles a black school group. Despite this, white schools are still reluctant to intervene directly.

The second is that the entire senopati kingdom has not been gathered, while the great war only counts the days. The three senopati that have not yet gathered are Tantra Sky, Tantra Earth, and also the young senopati, Jaka the Swordsman of Bamboo Flute.

According to the royal code, all three are lost without a trace of the earth swallowed. There was no trace of them left behind. This has become a burden of mind for King Angga. They don't usually act like that.

“Ampun Gusti Prabu, if allowed servant will increase the number of telik password in order to find traces of our senopati.” said Senopati Surya Bengal.

“No need, Bengal. I still believe that they will be fine. Now let's focus our minds on the imminent war.”

“Sendika, Gusti Prabu.”

“Has all the people finished evacuating?” ask King Angga.

“Ampun Gusti Prabu, for the evacuation process left one more village, Gusti. I dare to guarantee that the evacuation process will be completed today as well.” replied Senopati Arya Kemuning. He was responsible for the evacuation of the people before the war started.

“Good. What else will you report?” said King Angga while staring at the ranks of royal senopati one by one.

“Nothing, Gusti. All goes according to plan.” answer them compact.

***

The next day Mahapatih Kemuning Banyu led the troops directly in preparation for the war. Mahapatih began to check the supplies of war equipment, both armor and weapons that they will use.

The soldiers of the West Matraman Kingdom are famous for their expert use of weapons. The soldiers were not only experts at using swords, but they were also required to be experts in spear weapons. This will benefit them in the fight.

Sometimes when in a fight, the opponent will easily face a soldier who has lost their main weapon.

Therefore, the soldiers of the West Matraman Kingdom are trained to be experts in the use of any weapon so as not to rely on just one weapon.

“How about our troops at the border?” ask Mahapatih Kemuning Banyu to senopati who is nearby.

“There have been no signs of the arrival of the enemy, Gusti Patih. Servant has also prepared a welcome ‘welcome’ for the opposing team. All are according to plan.”

“Good. When that day comes, I want to see the destruction of the North Matraman Kingdom.” Mahapatih said as he tightened his teeth.

Mahapatih Kemuning Banyu was so furious to see the North Matraman Kingdom that every day always oppresses the people. The Son King who led the kingdom was too ambitious to be king in the Matraman plain. So they attacked the small kingdoms to be on their side.

Even King Putra could bumi scorched East Matraman Kingdom which should still be a sibling. Now they are directing their troops to the West Matraman Kingdom. “Very greedy and immoral.” furious Mahapatih Kemuning Banyu.

***

A few days later, around the border area of the West Matraman Kingdom there was a slight earthquake. The streets suddenly shook, the trees also swayed. Apparently it was not a real earthquake, but a sign that large forces were approaching the border area.

The great army was none other than the Northern Matraman Kingdom. Their numbers are estimated at around 50,000 troops. A considerable amount for a kingdom at that time.

This force consisted of cavalry and was mostly on foot. Once close enough to the border, the troops stopped and immediately set up camp. This campground ate a very large land considering their troops numbered in the tens of thousands.

Not far from the camp, there was a group of people who were watching their movements. With one gesture, the leader of the group ordered one of them to leave that location.

“I will run as fast as I can.” he replied.