FIVE LEGENDARY LOSERS
Bag. 10
“Bas, introduce this Zul and Ijah, we meet them on the way to the hunter's hamlet.” Dharma to Bas.
“Welcome and welcome to join us Mr. Zul, Mrs Ijah.” The word Bas welcomes Zul and Ijah.
“Thank you Mr.” Zul said greeting from Bas.
Bas smiled as Ijah clenched his fingertips and then did the same.
“You two take a break. Maybe Mr Pay would like to show you a place to rest?” Dharma asked for Pay's willingness to bring the two of them to rest.
“Good Sir, it looks like the servant will also rest for a moment.” Answer Pay.
Dharma turned to Bas.
“Pardon for our delay Bas.” Dharma said again.
“Tak why Mr.” Answer Bas.
“How are we doing now?” Ask Dharma again.
“Our strength now adds up to several tens of Master's people. Some of the silat masters have sent their men to join us. Some others have given us emissaries and expressed support for the plan that will be carried out.” Bas explained.
“Thank God then.”
“How about that hunter hamlet Tuan?”
“I don't know. But Mr. Pay seems to have confidence that they will be with us.”
“Owh .. I trust Mr. Pay.”
“I'm also Bas.”
“About those two people? What about them?”
“Zul and Ijah? They seem like the ones who are tame. The story is quite long Bas. I'll tell you everything later.”
“Alright Sir. I'll wait for Mr.”'s story
“Ha ... ha .. ha .. you want to wait for which story Bas first? Ijah?”
“Maybe you better rest first. Sir looks tired.” Bas said as he passed leaving Dharma with a blushing face.
***
CRESSSSS .. Blood gushed from the neck that was sliced by a knife.
A soldier standing guard was killed instantly, as Ijah calmly sliced the soldier's neck. Two other soldiers' bodies were also seen lying face down on the ground covered in blood.
That morning, when the sun had not yet given its rays, Ijah, Pay and Bas were given the task of executing a guard post for soldiers who were in vain to monitor the city. The coastal city was the first city to be controlled by the Dharma group and its followers.
The city was guarded by only twenty ordinary soldiers. So killing them was an easy matter for the three of them.
While in a field slightly out of the city, Dharmangkasa's entourage was seen setting up camp. They had decided to make his tent in that place.
After some time they hide and are invisible now they begin to show strength after the first attack they have officially done against the royal soldiers.
The Dharma group that was originally only two hundred and thirty soldiers, over time has grown to almost four times. Their struggle also received sympathy from the people.
Several tens of silat staves scattered along the northern coast have joined them. Their presence is certainly a personal encouragement for Dharma and his group.
The arbitrariness and arrogance of King Sangkamudian and the head of Hulubalang Tok Gakgak kingdom turned out to make many people finally feel bored and angry. They finally found the momentum and reason to participate in voicing the truth.
***
While at the Samasta palace, the King of Sangkamudian and the head of Hulubalang Tok Gakgak were talking seriously.
“You've heard the development of the situation in the north right?” King Sangkamudian opened the conversation.
“Already Mr.” Reply Tok Gakgak.
“Hundreds of our soldiers have them slaughtered.” Said King Sangkamudian with a quivering tone.
“The Space family stamp has been shown. They have given a sure clue to usurp the throne of the palace.” Tok Gakgak.
“Those bastards will receive the consequences.” King Sangkamudian ternampak riled.
“True Master servant. I think, in some of the attacks that occurred against our soldiers also done by them”
“Those traitorous masterminds seem to want to try our abilities. But how could your chosen one turn his back on us?”
“I'm careless Sir. I'll definitely kill him.” Tok Gakgak seems very furious considering the figure of Hulubalang Pay.
“How current is their strength?”
“From what I heard, they now number a thousand Tuan.” Reply Tok Gakgak.
“Prepare our soldiers. We have to stop them as soon as their strength gets bigger.”
“Good Sir. I'll prepare our best people.”
“Do not fail. Annihilate all those who dare oppose us.”
“Good Mr.”
***
“Articles. You know why I called you all here?” Tok Gakgak said with a reddened face.
The six hulubalang were just silent with a respectful attitude.
“Keparat Pay has joined the rebels. They have been trying to build up the power to overthrow the throne of the kingdom at this time.” Tok Gakgak continued.
“Hamba has heard it Mr.” One of the hulubalang finally said.
“We'll finish them off soon. I want Pay's head to be here before the full moon comes.” Tok Gakgak spoke with clenched hands. There was anger on his face.
“Hulubalang Aleh, Ijun, Rojak and Ayar, the four of you I command to finish off the rebels as soon as possible. Bring your soldiers, and I will accompany you with a thousand and five hundred men to support your battle. Don't forgive them.” Tok Gakgak.
“Good Mr.” Said the four Hulubalang men whose names have been mentioned.
“Hulubalang Jay and Asan, you guys stay here guarding the castle fortress along with a thousand and five hundred other soldiers. We'll make sure those rebels will regret.”
“Good Mr.” Jay and Asan said at the same time.
***
“The royal soldiers have been sent by Sir, they are on their way here. Our people who are in the capital have given word.” The word Bas to Dharma.
That afternoon Dharma, Bas, Pay, Ijah, Zul and Tok Alang were gathering in the camp.
“How much power did it send?” Ask Dharma.
“According to information about two thousand people.” Answer Bas.
Dharma seems to be nodding.
“it is more than half the power of the palace. How many Hulubalang leads?” Ask Pay.
“Four people” Answer Bas.
“How much longer will they get here?” Ask Dharma.
“Four days more.” Answer Bas.
“Sorry Sir, can I give you an opinion?” Pay to Dharma.
“Please Mr. Pay” Dharma view Pay.
“Hamba must know the four Hulubalang people. With your permission, it would be nice if we were to meet them. We should also show them our strength. If we move now, the day after tomorrow we will be able to meet them around the city of Tanjung, at that time allow the servants to speak to the Hulubalang-hulubalang. I'm pretty sure they're quite gamed with the current situation.” Pay explained.
“What do you think Bas?” Ask Dharma to Bas.
“Tuan Pay sure this will work?” Ask Bas.
“I don't know. But I feel like it's worth trying. I hope we don't have to do battle and bloodshed against them. Our goal is to correct what has gone wrong. And it all comes down to King Sangkamudian and Tok Gakgak.” Word Pay.
“If the conversation doesn't work out, will Mr Pay be without hesitation to kill those Hulubalangs? Sorry, not that I doubt the capacity of Mr, but we should feel confident in which position we are footing” said Bas.
“I see you mean Bas, believe me, I know those Hulubalangs. They are my friends. We once ate together. If these talks fail and they still choose to be against us, then I will make sure their deaths will come very quickly. But if instead, let's recount, if they are willing to side with us, then it will be a power that surpasses the current power of the palace. In the palace alone, there were currently less than two thousand soldiers left, and only two hundred chosen soldiers were left with two hundred archers. Tok Gakgak really careless this time.” Pay explains in more detail.
“What do you think?” Ask Dharma to others.
“Ha .. ha .. ha. ha. cuih, whatever you do, you point out which one to kill, then I will kill, point out which one to let live, then I won't touch it.” Said Tok Alang who was indeed a little crazy.
“Bas?” Ask Dharma.
“Mister Pay plan is quite reasonable. If we can take over the troops brought in, mastering the palace is only a matter of time.” Answer Bas.
“Zul?”
“It looks like it's lunch time, I'm suddenly hungry” replied Zul as he looked ahead without burden.
“Hah, you're right damn. It's time to eat, this throne business makes me feel hungry too.” Ijah.
“Alright, we'll do it. Tomorrow we will begin our journey to stop them. Tell it to everyone. Ask them to prepare” Dharma said.
“Good Tuan” Answer them simultaneously.
***
The next day, Dharma and his group had been seen clearing the camp site they had been using for some time.
The dust from the motorcade seemed to rise. They have prepared themselves for every possibility. In the same landscape of the sense of justice and the intention to stop the tyranny of the ruler, they walked with a steady step towards the city of Cape to head off the royal soldiers.
They have to succeed. If it fails, it may be the end of the attempt to take the royal throne. Dharma and others have calculated every possibility.
Each head of the walking party was filled with increased confidence and a rumbling chest.
The city of Tanjung will determine how the future of their next movement will be.
