Curse Forever

Dark territory

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As an indigenous leader whose homeland is under the control of a foreign nation, the Duke bears a great responsibility on his shoulders.

There was so much hope he had to fight for.

Everything he does, no matter how small. Never escaped the attention of the surroundings. Same with the attitude he showed .

Both of these things are the benchmark of his speed as the head of the region in Batavia.

So, it is only natural that the Duke so keep his good name and honor.

However, because he was so focused on his work, he forgot to pay attention to his own family. Especially for the child. Arthaprawirya.

He was careless because he considered trivial and let the son live friendship with his nanny.

And when he began to realize something was wrong with Panji and Mayang's relationship, the Duke had to accept the fact that he was too late .

The banner was close and fell in love with the simple girl. Panji firmly says that he loves and wants Mayang to be his wife.

Panji even threatened not to comply if Mayang separated from him.

Starting from that moment.

The Duke, aware of his negligence, then tried to improve his condition.

He began to pay more attention to his family.

Every thing that is related and done by his son and wife, is now under his supervision.

In daily activities and almost without pause, there are always eyes that he sends to watch them. Especially when Panji is with Mayang.

Until one day, he got a report that Panji ordered a lackey to go to a halfway house which is a hereditary inheritance from his family.

In the past, the house was used by his ancestors who were also in the position of a leader just like him, to pull over. To simply rest yourself from the fatigue of routine.

But not with the Duke .He very rarely visited the house because of the demands of work that made him not have time to relax even if only for a moment .Moreover, it is located far from downtown Batavia.

However, the house remains well maintained and cared for.

That house is the place where Panji brought Mayang today.

After knowing Panji who seemed to be planning something, immediately the Duke also put together a plan to anticipate all the possibilities that could happen.

And the worry proved.

Panji recklessly took away Mayang , after finding Mayang was with a man.

And the handsome Panji hesitantly gave orders to his personal guards to teach Dimas a lesson. The man who dared to approach Mayang.

Luckily the Duke arrived on time. If it is not , then the problem is inevitable and everything will become chaotic.

After successfully rescuing Dimas from a fistfight . The Duke then ordered his men to take and secure Dimas somewhere.

While he rushed over to the place where Panji took Mayang away.

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The Duke stared furiously at the child he had just gifted his palm.

The banner that had returned the position of his head to the front, boldly returning his gaze.

'' Take the girl out ! " the Duke's orders.

The two men who had been standing at the back immediately moved into the house to carry out what their master had ordered.

Panji was about to head off, but the other two people immediately swiftly restrained his body.

" Romo "Panji's gaze changed . He begged to be let go, but the father did not pacify him .

A few moments later, the two men came out with Mayang who had been fully dressed and also Mbok Dias who tailed behind.

" You go first "

Mayang who walked with his head bowed, led to Panji's carriage.

Not long after the train passed.

And the banner was released.

'' Rome .. Where do you want to go Mayang, Romo ? '' Panji approaching .

Two men who were holding him were blocking him.

'' You broke our agreement, Panji The father highlighted it sharply.

Implied angry and disappointed at what the son had done.

'' You promised to marry and have children from your legal wife first . Only then can you take Mayang as your concubine !

But how can you forget the things you made and said yourself ?! ''

'' ... '' Panji stared at the nanar.

Regrets always come later.

Because of the emotion, he so put it aside and make him forget the important thing.

'' You better come in now and put on your clothes .

We're going home right now ! ''

The banner is helpless.

He was escorted two people turned inside .

After fully dressed, he went out and walked to the train, where the father had been in it first.

The foot of the horse began to be heard stepping, pulling the carriage forward and leaving the now completely uninhabited halfway house.

'' Father is disappointed in you ''

Subjected banner . He gave up whatever his father would say.

'' Your marriage will be accelerated. So, prepare yourself ''

There is no point in protesting let alone rejecting his father's word.

Because he is conscious. If this is the consequence of his reckless attitude.

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Next morning.

The Duke's residence seemed busy like never before.

Since morning, the activity in and out has dominated.

Trains belonging to the famous nobleman also back and forth carrying passengers out and in .

When the sun is getting higher, the activity is getting doubled.

The fence, which is usually tightly closed, is now left wide open . But with tighter guard and the number of guards is three times more than usual.

The sun is getting higher. The heat stings the skin to make those who are under it without shelter, dripping sweat that splashes.

That's what the workers at the leader's house saw.

Countless number of freight cars had entered the residence.

The servants, be it men and women back and forth hauling the goods that came as if endless .

Then when the day before dusk, the busyness seems to begin to decrease.

And when night falls, the fence is closed .

But that does not mean the work of the house servants has been completed.

The real work has just begun.

The various goods that today are brought into the residence of the master, are tasks that they must do .

They will go the extra mile, preparing for any need to welcome the big day.

Panji and Mina's wedding day in five days will be held.

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The sound of footsteps from the lackeys was still heard.

The pennant who since returning home last night is not allowed to leave the house, looks restless . He kept pacing back and forth incoherently.

How not. He hasn't seen Mayang in all day . So did Mbok Arni and her husband.

Panji sure. The disappearance of Mayang and his parents was the act of the father.

Panji became riled up and unsettled.

I don't know where his father hid the idol.

Out of curiosity, Panji also met asking his mother. But the woman who had brought him into this world only shook her head in ignorance.

Panji was agitated.

He actually wanted to ask his father. But since morning, the man with the title of Duke left and has not returned .

Meanwhile, somewhere hidden . The place is still in Batavia.

When the night starts late like this, the main road will be aloof from vehicles and pedestrians.

Plus, tonight it's filled with dots of rainwater falling slowly.

Unthrillingly. But quite able to make everything outside the room wet .

In the middle of the thick night atmosphere, there was a man dressed all in black and wearing a long robe dangling to the limit of his eyes. He walked into one of the gaps between buildings .

At first glance, the gap through which the man passed was indeed almost impossible to know. Because it is located between sturdy buildings with close to each other.

Not many know, if there is a hidden path behind the building that has the same shape and color.

After passing through the gap, the man arrived at a narrow and dark road. The road is also known as the rat road.

He continued to walk further and further in regardless of the unpleasant smell that began to crack .

He looks completely unperturbed. His smell seemed to have become accustomed to the smell coming from the small trenches along the road he had passed.

Now his steps arrived at a dark passage that was quite long .

On the right left side of the hallway, people roll out a pedestal and lay down their bodies to rest themselves.

They are people whose existence is never known to those who live out there.

Although it is in the city center, but because it is located in a dirty water disposal path, only a few people are aware of the existence of life here.

Another name of this place is the dark region of Batavia.

The criminals made this place their home. While the fugitives make this place as a hiding place.

Almost the entire criminal life is centered and chooses to be in this place.

Even prostitution exists and becomes a supplementary.

No exception to the practice of black magic or better known as shamanism .

Things that began to be considered taboo and shunned by people who have lived and known technological advances. And in fact , something this magical smell still exists . Even silent-dian began to be searched and much in the interest .

Many people came, looking for adherents of black magic to ask for help for various reasons . Some need that magical help because of the demands and necessities of life.

Even with the man who has now reached his destination. His steps stopped right at the end of the hallway. He was standing right in front of a hollow wall the size of a door covered only in a dark red cloth .

He took off his body-covering robe. Then he shook off the cloth that became the curtain of the entrance and stepped inside.

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