FIVE LEGENDARY LOSERS
Bag. 13, Chapter. Pay, ch's. 3
“Stupid!!!”
CREESSS
Tok Gakgak was visibly angry as he slit the throat of a soldier kneeling before him. The soldier fell and fell for a moment before he was completely killed.
The other three soldiers looked frightened and bowed while still kneeling before Tok Gakgak.
King Sangkamudian was also there. He also looks angry and agitated.
“Call Hulubalang Pay.” Tok Gakgak's orders to his bodyguards.
Two guards quickly passed and called Hulubalang Pay.
Hulubalang Pay arrived to face when Tok Gakgak was slaughtering three other soldiers. A moment the three fluttered in their own pool of blood before exhaling their last breath.
“They are stupid soldiers. They have failed to perform the task given.” Said Tok Gakgak who saw the arrival of Hulubalang Pay.
Hulubalang Pay knelt down and bowed his head as he arrived in front of Tok Gakgak and King Sangkamudian. His eyes had captured the image when one soldier who was still seen lying on the spear. The soldier's body remained motionless.
Hulubalang Pay kept his head down. Chests rumbling.
“There is a task for you.” King Sangkamudian said to Hulubalang Pay.
This was the first time Pay had come face to face with the King. He had only seen from a distance before. The task of escorting the King and his family was never given to him. Hulubalang Pay was more often assigned by Tok Gakgak to solve the chaos in the outer region of the palace.
“Good Mr.” Answer Hulubalang Pay.
“In the northern area, there has been a rebellion. Dharmangkasa and his family have put together a force to commit acts of violence against the legitimate government.” King Sangkamudian explained.
Hulubalang Pay listen. He was like a stranger to hear the name of the Space mentioned. Wasn't that the name of the previous powerful Marga? Their power ended after a coup by Sangkamudian.
“In the north are still left some soldiers of choice. They were previously in command by Hulubalang Niol. According to information, Hulubalang Niol had been killed in battle. The rest of his army is still there and will join your army. They will follow in your command.” Tok Gakgak told Hulubalang Pay.
“Good Mr.” Answer Pay with respect.
“Remember, don't fail. There's no place for people who fail in this kingdom. Kill all the Space families. Kill all who get in the way.” Tok Gakgak.
“Good Mr.” Answer Hulubalang Pay.
***
Hulubalang Pay and a hundred of his soldiers, plus a hundred and fifty regular soldiers, marched north. They are ready to carry out a mission to quell the rebellion.
The motorcade of a hundred horses with three chariots, plus a hundred and fifty foot soldiers made the streets filled with dust.
It took two days when they reached a hill where the last Space family was hiding.
The rest of the selected survivors who were still at the foot of the hill welcomed the arrival of Hulubalang Pay. They only had thirty people left.
There was only one entrance to the top of the hill they knew. Many chasms and rivers flowed profusely that is impossible to pass through.
Hulubalang Pay called out to some of the soldiers who had previously survived the attack.
“How many people power them?” Ask Hulubalang Pay.
The five soldiers who were called looked at each other. They're silent.
“Why are you quiet? Answer!!” Bentak Hulubalang Pay Hotel.
“T-te-remaining three people Mr.” Answer one of them.
“What?? Three people???” Hulubalang Pay was stunned as if in disbelief.
“Be-be-true Sir. There were ten people there. The rest we managed to kill, now it seems only three people were left.” Answer the soldier again.
“I was told that it was an army that would attack the kingdom.” Hulubalang Pay said.
“There was never an army there, sir. There is only one family like him.”
“Family Space. They were the previous owners of the throne, right?” Hulubalang Pay was like talking to himself.
The soldiers were silent.
“They are great at fighting?” Ask Hulubalang Pay then.
“They are great sir, also great in strategy. Even Hulubalang Niol is not a match match for them.” Answer the soldier.
“Hemmm...” Hulubalang Pay starts thinking.
There was something in his heart that was whispering.
He walked towards the soldiers who were with him. For a moment he looked at those who were resting.
“You rest first.” Hulubalang Pay gave orders to the five soldiers who were nearby.
***
Hulubalang Pay was sitting on a tree root. He seems to be thinking hard. There was a shambles in his heart.
No, he's not afraid to fight. But he begins to question the purpose of his life being a palace warrior.
For a long time he knew that King Sangkamudian and Tok Gakgak were despotic rulers. They gain power by shedding blood. And they maintain their power by spreading terror and fear.
On top of the hill there was the last Angkasa bloodline. He is the real owner of the throne. Samasta was once a peaceful and peaceful kingdom. The king exercised his power justly and wisely. There's no such thing as a murder. There is no forcible confiscation of the property of the people.
Now after the power of the Space family is taken over by force. The people suffer a lot. Murder is common. Thieves and pirates thrived all over the kingdom.
Hulubalang Pay pondered long enough.
“I'll talk to those there.” Bathin Hulubalang Pay Hotel.
Hulubalang Pay then walked to meet his troops. He will give his orders.
“Listen to me all of you.” Hulubalang Pay shouted loudly.
The soldiers who were sitting then immediately got up and formed a line.
“Listen to me. You all set up tents here. You'll rest here. I'm going up that hill. By ourselves. I will meet those on the hill. Wait a day or two. If I don't return to you after that. You go. You go back to the capital or wherever you want. Remember!! After one or two days.” As soon as Hulubalang Pay gave his orders.
“Good Mr.” The soldiers answered simultaneously.
Hulubalang Pay then walked up the hill alone. The trip took more than half a day.
On the hill at last Hulubalang Pay saw a large house stage. His yard was quite spoiled due to a fierce battle. Hulubalang Pay stepped into the courtyard of the house.
ZHEEPP ZHEEPP
Two arrows were released and stuck only half a cubit in front of Hulubalang Pay's feet. He's stopped.
“Include yourself.” Shouts of sound from inside the house.
Hulubalang Pay then threw the sword he was carrying and took off all the clothes of his soldiers. He now only wears a pair of pants tied around his waist.
“My name is Pay. I want to talk.”
ZHEEPPP
An arrow was released and re-stamped right in front of his feet.
Pay is not flinching.
“You go. Face back to your King.” The voice from inside was heard again.
“Sangkamudian is not Rajaku.” Answer Pay.
Three men came out of the house wielding their weapons.
“What do you want?” Ask one of them.
“I want to talk.” Answer Pay.
“Speak.”
“Who among you is Dharmangkasa?”
“What are you asking?”
“I just want to know.”
“For what?”
“Just he is the heir to the throne who should?”
“Not anymore. Now you go.”
“One more."
“Quick say.”
“I would like to join him if he wants to end the power of the King that the people do not want now.”
“There is no such plan.”
“Then make.”
“What's your name earlier?”
“Pay!!”
