Flying Umbrella Swordsman

The End of the Rebellion

In such a puzzled moment suddenly a gentle breeze crept onto his shoulders. Adijaya was shocked because he suddenly saw the figure of a grandfather dressed in all-white resi. His hair, mustache and beard were also white. His body was emitting a sparkling white light.

Even more surprised, to his right the figure of the guriang who served him suddenly appeared in a prostrate state.

Instantly Adijaya felt her chest pounding. Who is the figure before him?

"My granddaughter, you have great power and your responsibilities are great, too" said the grandfather. His voice was slow, gentle but authoritative.

Adijaya felt confused to speak.

"I'm assigning you to eliminate the potential culprit of Pasundan's natural destruction,"

Adijaya is still stuttering. His body was trembling, his chest was pounding even more. Although the air was cold but there was a drop of sweat on his forehead.

"His name is Birawayaksa, he lives in the Mandapa forest,"

"Si.. who is Birawa...yaksa...?" this young man could make a sound.

"He's Ganggasara's teacher,"

Turns out the fat short guy was Birawayaksa.

"Entermitate him!" after saying so the all-white grandfather suddenly vanished.

The wind was blowing slowly again. The figure of the guriang stood up.

"Who is he?" ask Adijaya. Seeing the attitude of the thief earlier must have known who the white man was.

"The whole nation bowed down and bowed to him. Eyang Batara,"

"Don't Batara?"

"A powerful demigod. The people of wariang and demon no one dared to mess with him,"

Remember guriang, remember the conversation Ganggasara had with his teacher.

"Then, the guriang troops who he said would help the commander-in-chief?"

"I've told King Guriang. They will not obey Birawayaksa's orders. Oh, ja. You must immediately find Birawayaksa. He's a half-demon. You have to find him before he changes types into a complete demon." explained the guriang before his figure disappeared.

Adijaya. Remember the words of the grandfather called Eyang Batara earlier. Great power, great responsibility. Is this his job?

Then Adijaya returned to the place of fighting the commander and his subordinates. Cakravarman is no more. There are only Hastabahu and Dewaraja who have been sprawled into corpses. On one of the corpses was a piece of tree bark that had written it using blood.

This young man took it. Then read that writing.

"Adijaya my son, yes you should be my son. Go, don't follow me anymore. I don't want to drag you into this. I don't want you to be branded a rebel. You're young, your path is long. Use it for the path of truth. I've seen your abilities. It turns out you have incredible powers. I'm amazed. Fight on!"

From Cakravarman.

Adijaya breathed. "May Gusti Commander still be given salvation."

***

In the palace pasebban room Indraprahasta Prabu Wiryabanyu gathered the Nayaka Praja. There were also some emissaries from the neighboring kingdoms. From the telik cipher he had received news that the Cakravarman troops established a headquarters in the Palutungan forest.

Those present were, Ragabelawa commander of indraprahasta, Bonggolbumi commander of the ground forces from Sindangrejo, Limbur Sakti commander of the naval forces also from Sindangrejo, Tambak Giri commander of Wadana, Tunggul Wesi mentri Tanda, Tambak, The site of Batara head of palace affairs, Prabu Sela Lingganagara who became the liaison of the kings, Prabu Wiryabanyu's younger brother, Babarkalih Wanagiri's great-grandfather, Jarandewa Tua minister, Wisagni Muda minister and Brahmanaresi Samhitaka priest Vishnu bearer sangkala in charge of the hermitage and the Ganges river.

Prabu Wiryabanyu opened the conversation. "The team will be divided in two. Commander Limbur Sakti brought the first troops down the Cimanuk river. Later will join the Manukrawa army led by commander Welutbraja.

And the second army will be led by me along with Commander Ragabelawa. We'll move south first then turn west and go back north where Cakravarman's army is. The attack will be done at Balebat time."

***

In the morning of Balebat time, the Cakravarman troops who were mostly asleep were startled by a rumbling sound.

"Enemy's coming!" shouted a guard soldier.

Another soldier immediately ran towards Cakravarman's tent.

"For instance, Commander Gusti. The enemy is attacking!"

Cakravarman was aghast from his sleep. "Has the relief force arrived?"

"Not yet, Gusti,"

Cakravarman slammed his hand. Piqued.

"Prepare all the troops, we face them!"

"Sendika, Gusti!"

Cakravarman's army immediately invaded. Unprepared circumstances overwhelmed them to face the enemy.

However, for Cakravarman believers who have more intelligence is not too surprised. Just regretting it, the enemy attacked cunningly. But this is not an official war. This is an attack to crush the rebels. So anytime the crucial time of rebellion can be put down.

Cakravarman has also come down to repel the attacks of enemy soldiers. He was surprised, why did the relief forces from the various regions that supported him not arrive yet? Did they suddenly change their minds?

Once the time 'Carangcang Tihang' arrived, the troops led by Limbur Sakti who joined Manukrawa's forces came to add to the enemy's strength. Cakravarman's army is getting overwhelmed. Many of his soldiers died. Even some people whose beliefs are fairly powerful are also unable to withstand the tantrums of opponents. Eventually many died as well.

All these events were witnessed by Adijaya from the tip of a tree. His right hand held an open Flying Umbrella so that his body would always float.

He saw the commander of the Cakravarman so persistent against his enemies. Ordinary soldiers seem incapable of touching the Commander. So that the opponent is already ranked senapati.

Seeing that there was Prabu Wiryabanyu who was some distance away, Cakravarman jumped closer. Thinking the Commander will attack the Prabu, some people immediately confronted with unsheathed spears.

Jrb! Jrb!

Unable to withstand the speed of his body that was jumping finally several spears pierced his chest and stomach. The Commander stared at Prabu Wiryabanyu. Then the king of Indraprahasta approached. Some of the soldiers retreated after seeing the Prabu's gesture.

Cakravarman's body was about to collapse but was detained by Prabu Wiryabanyu. His lips were shaking as if he wanted to speak. Then Prabu Wiryabanyu brought his ears closer.

Long enough Cakravarman whispered something to the king of Indraprahasta before finally his body collapsed lifelessly.

From above the treetops, Adijaya shed tears watching the incident. Commander Cakravarman must have told the truth to Prabu Wiryabanyu, thought this young man.

This can be seen from the face of Prabu Wiryabanyu who looked concerned. Fighting ceased. The rest of the Cakravarman warriors surrendered.

Such was the end of the rebellion of Commander Cakravarman. The Commander is dead. His surviving followers were led to the city of king Tarumanagara. Those who were actually involved were put to death, who were only partakers were still pardoned on the condition of swearing allegiance to Tarumanagara.

For successfully quelling this rebellion, the Indraprahasta kingdom was rewarded. Indraprahasta soldiers were made into Bhayangkara troops in the navel of Tarumanagara. One of Prabu Wiryabanyu's daughters was married by Maharaja Vishnuwarman. The Ganges River in the Indraprahasta region is used as a place to bathe the holy court relatives.

Adijaya is no longer in place. He was walking in a village. His hungry stomach made him look for a shop. He's got a lot of gold kepeng given by Darma Koswara. So he doesn't need to work first to get food. Yeah, that's his mind. If you want to eat, you have to work.

While eating while wondering about Mandapa forest.

His first job as a man of power.

That work?