EVERNA Ring of Fire

DANTONU Part 3

Canirwa Krana low. He then explained everything. Starting from the return of his son, Dapu Dapu who brought four warriors envoys Sang Srisari, until the interception incident that caused Canirwa intervened.

While listening to Canirwa's exposure, Rai Savitri's face gradually changed. The wrinkles and black shadows under his eyes, as well as the hollows on his cheeks changed into smooth, firm and bright skin. Queen Watas who was originally mistaken for Dhaka as an old woman turned into a beautiful twenty-eight-year-old woman.

Only now does Dhaka remember the rule of Daeng Hasan, the Pinissi captain. It is said that King Hantas has three siblings, namely Prince Gantar, Princess Thifala and Princess Savitri. Savitri, the prettiest of the four brothers of the Akhsar Royal Family, was brought by Rai Taksaka to Watas Kingdom shortly after Hantas ascended the throne.

What made Savitri look old and half-crazy must be food from the Boga Alps Forest. The mind and spirit control magic contained therein has no effect on demons, animals and plants. In fact, the main function of the Forest of Half-Boga is to ward off the entry of humans and as a source of human supplies to be used as slaves for the stealth.

Finished hearing all the information, Rai Savitri said, "Fire out the Forest of Boga Force! I don't want to suffer from being eaten by my own country's weapons anymore!"

Canirwa protest, "Wait, Rai. Consider your decision first. The stealth people are not proficient in farming and have been dependent on the Forest Celaksa Boga as the main food source. There must be a better way out of this."

Savitri pensively. "Well, I gave Watas a year to learn how to grow and farm. After that, I will ask Rai Taksaka to turn the Boga Force Forest into new fields!"

Seeing the faces of the demons that gaped and seemed very restless, Canirwa quickly distracted the queen. "Rai Savitri, the most important problem now is your nightmare-like state was caused by Vrithra. He deliberately tricked you with magic food, then he defeated, threatened and controlled Rai Taksaka."

Savitri. "You mean, Watas' current leader is Vrithra, not my husband?"

Canirwa. "Yes, that's the truth. Our country is in a state of tremendous disaster. The only way to end this disaster is to destroy the culprit."

"So, we have to kill Vrithra?" sergeant Savitri. "But how can it? Rai Taksaka, the most powerful demon that far surpasses the other demons in Watas alone fell to him. Even if all the Watas including yourself come forward and gang up on Vrithra, not necessarily the divine dragon can be quelled!"

It was precisely Canirwalah's son who interjected, "But at the guidance of the Srisari, Dapu Dapu brought four magic warriors who were able to overcome Vrithra, and they were in this room, in front of Rai now!"

With common sense that has recovered, Savitri even harder rebuked, "Design! I'm talking to a high-ranking Watas official, it doesn't deserve you to interrupt! Imprison this boy!"

"I'm sorry for my son Rai Savitri's care" Canirwa said. "He was not yet familiar with the ordinances of Akhsar and had long been able to speak freely with Rai Taksaka. Let me just go to jail in his place."

"No need" Savitri said, raising his hand. "Dapu Dapu, you're lucky to have such a wonderful, intelligent mother and to have always stood up for you. You remind me of my own mother, the late Queen Sarinande. Then I will ask these warriors, what is your name?"

Arumi replied, "My name is Arumi Dyahrani from Jayandra. This is Nirya Panigara of Swarnara, Dhaka Commodorai of Rainusa, and the unconscious is Sthira Tarunaga of Kalingga."

"Well, is it true that the power of the four of you is able to defeat Vrithra?"

Since Sthira did not return, it was Dhaka's wisest turn in the group who replied, "Continuously Rai Savitri, Dhaka does not know."

Savitri was inflamed, "What does your answer mean? Explain it!"

Calmly and as diplomatically as possible, Dhaka spoke again, "We people do not yet know exactly how strong Vrithra is. During our tour of Antapada, we people have fought powerful beings."

Nirya took a turn to talk, "We once lost to Barong, the strongest supernatural being in Antapada. But Barong gave up and forgave our lives. We have also defeated Cayari Aronawa and Cayari Yamano, the strongest creatures in Dhuraga and Beto'dila in Rainusa. But we did it with the help of nature and others."

"Oh, so never have the four of you conquered those strong opponents?" sindir Savitri's.

Arumi refuted, "Of course ever. The magical creature from Jayandra named Kamaja fell with the strength of four warriors, even Gajahmina in Swarnara was finished off by Sthira and Nirya alone."

"Alright, it seems that you are indeed very tough warriors. But, what is the proof that your words are not a figment of the thumb?"

Dhaka exchanged glances with Nirya and Arumi. If they show the magical characters of the volcanoes they hold each, Savitri will guess and misunderstand that their mission is only to bring disaster. Even if they were to call this mission to stop the Great War in Antapada, Savitri would not believe it.

All eyes were on the speaker, Sthira. Dhaka gasped, looking at his words earlier, doesn't that mean that Sthira has been around since?

Apparently Sthira was pretending to still be unconscious. It was deliberately done because he learned from his experiences and mistakes in the past. The emotions of young Sthira's blood are often explosive ignited misunderstandings. So this time he tried to be quiet and listen to his case first before finally speaking up.

As a result, Sthira's words were on target, making Rai Savitri nod. "Yes, it makes sense too. I need more evidence to believe anyone's words. But since the Srisari, as well as the Mahesh, has sent you to Watas, I have decided to trust you."

"Thank you, Rai," said Sthira, representing the group.

"Well, after all started to understand each other, now we can talk about the Vrithra crackdown" Canirwa Krana said. "Since no one in Watas, except Rai Taksaka himself knows exactly about Vrithra's strengths and weaknesses, I think we should act together."

Arumi who was a strategist nodded. "Yes, I agree with Canirwa. This is called collaboration. It seems that this plan will involve many Watas residents as well. Well, listen carefully..."

\==oOo==

Unlike in other countries, the rebellion to reclaim power in Watas began on a clear day.

The rain had subsided, the sun was beginning to spread a scorching light, warming the day. Truly, today is too beautiful to be ruined and stained with blood.

But what you want to say, it is better to rain blood than overcast tears that have plagued the Watas Country for many years is not clean.

That thought is constantly ringing in Dhaka's mind as he continues to walk. He stared at the towering mountain in the distance while remembering the description of Canirwa Krana last night.

"Vrithra lives at the top of Mount Dantonu. The mountain which was previously nicknamed 'Mount of Sculpture Force' was located between the Forest of Celaksa Boga and Telaga Selaksa Swara. So if we leave on foot at dawn, we will arrive at the slopes of Dantonu at about noon."

"Well, that close?" respond to Nirya while putting on a tense face.

"In addition to Vrithra, are there any other inhabitants on the mountain?" ask Sthira.

Canirwa. "There was. On the slopes of the mountain, there is a tunnel cave inhabited by a stealth tribe from Ras Komodorai. Usually they live secluded and less friendly to immigrants. So, Vrithra just let the tribe stay there. As a cognate creature, it could be that the commodore was siding with the thunder dragon."

A moment of silence. Savitri bowed in fury, as if hoping that Canirwa's last sentence did not come true. If so, it means that Watas has been holding the enemy in a blanket, and people like Dhaka are unbelievable.

Then, with a quivering voice Dhaka spoke, "Komodorai of what tribe are they from?"

"I don't know" Canirwa replied. "They kept it a secret."

"Who is the leader of the tribe?"

"Their leaders are the four strongest commodore who have the magic that can turn a person into stone" Canirwa said. "And the strongest of the four is the mother, Dibu Anam."

Hearing that name, Dhaka was struck by lightning. Then he quickly spoke to Savitri with a pleading tone, "Let Dhaka meet the chief of the Komodo dragon tribe first, Rai Savitri. If it is true that they are siding with Vrithra, Dhaka will try to persuade them to defend the country that has been well for them all this time."

"If they refuse?" challenge Savitri.

"It is better for Dhaka to die with them than to see the Komodo dragons as traitors."

Recalling his own words, Dhaka's entire body shook. Let there not be a worst possibility that forces him to choose the path of death.

Illustration of "Rai Taksaka" by Andry Chang