Girl Who Thrown Into Bhumi Javacekwara

Chapters 27. Assault

Anatari drives his horse at high speed followed by Lavi and Taruna. Anatari thanked the foreign man who had helped him overcome the dedemites. Now he focuses his goal on the Kertarta region. Where Sagara and seven soldiers under his leadership, tied to one pole in Keharyapatihan Kertarta square. The exiled Sworn Swordsman placed dry straw and logs around Sagara and his warriors.

The footsteps of the horse are increasingly unstoppable to welcome the gate into the Kertarta region. Anatari was speechless to see what had befallen Bhre Jayendra's territory. The fire had devoured the entire Kertarta region without waste, making it a huge pile of charcoal that was still burning. Anatari pulled the reins of his horse, then went down, observing the destruction around him. Some temples made of stone temples are still firmly standing although now the color changes as clean as charcoal.

The night sky was blocked by thick clouds, not even half the moonlight was able to penetrate it. The wind carried the scent of wood and charred flesh. The cold air conveyed the faint taste of the last breath howl at the tip of the sword. Anatari's body trembled furiously. Tears dripped from his face hidden behind the mask.

"Who could have committed this atrocity?" Lavi.

The cadets glanced at Anatari embedded in his place standing near a temple. "The Sworn Swordsman has done it." The voice of the Midshipman trembled, holding back the bitterness.

Anatari feels a great responsibility to resolve this. The Sworn Swordsman exiled to Canggal is a form of punishment he has given to about twenty Sworn Swordsmen because they have broken the rules: not willing to kill the people who protest the amount of tribute that must be given in the harvest season. Anatari's hands clenched at his sides. The strong determination to make amends this time was unstoppable.

Low sounds of laughter sounded in the air. Makes them alert. High embers of fire lit up from the north, attracting the attention of the three.

Anatari, Lavi, and Taruna moved cautiously. The cadets were surprised to see his brothers at the center of the circle of fire. As he was about to go forward, Lavi held his arm. Taruna tries to let go, but Lavi survives.

Anatari was cross-legged behind the two, muttering a spell. The gray fog shot one by one towards the blaze. Making a movement to put out the fire. The Sworn Swordsmen panicked instantly. The cadets and Lavi approach Sagara and the soldiers, unbinding the rope that holds them together.

The gray fog changed its shape to its original form. Sharp-hoofed gandarva troops attacked the Sworn Swordsmen of Canggal.

"I didn't think you could take those dedemits back from me" Agniya said.

Anatari looked around. Agniya perched on a charred rowu tree near the temple. "of course. Because at any time they will not obey the female ghost who likes to perch on a tree. You know why? Because you're equal."

"Your mouth is still pretty sharp. But the outcome of our fight tonight I'll win it."

"We'll find out" challenged Anatari.

Agniya floated towards Anatari, attacking without being kind. Anatari, who was under the power of his mask, now used less of his heart. Moreover, half of his profound energy had recovered thanks to the help of Falguni. Against Agniya who was actually not comparable to her, it would be much easier now. Anatari was stalling by avoiding to exhaust Agniya.

"Only as much as the ability of the owner of the Dragon Mustika, disappointing!" agniya sulut.

"Sorry to disappoint you."

"Tonight I will have to kill you, so that my father's soul can be calm in the afterlife" Agniya said.

"Given the virtuous nature of the Jalanatra Cow and always in favor of the truth, I think she would be ashamed to have a daughter as ignorant as you are" Anatari sneered.

"Shut your mouth, Anatari. It's hard for me to hear my father's name speak from your dirty mouth. I don't want him to feel insulted."

"You know I'm like this. It is difficult to control the mouth if it is open. I will always say the name of Lembu Jalanatra even if you don't like it. Even if he rose from his death, it was better, so that he could see the fact that his useless daughter was standing opposite him," Anatari said, unconcerned.

Ever since wearing that mask inside the Canggal forest, Anatari had been overcome with such great courage. It was as if he was ready to conquer the mountain and face the storm. The man he met in the forest said that now the mask would not completely control his soul, because Anatari had spewed out the blood and flesh that became the medium of binding the Anatari soul to the mask. Although the mask was no longer cursed, but the demonic aura still enveloped him.

Anatari decided to return to wearing the mask because he needed a strong urge to do something beyond his ability. However, the soul in the female body is not the powerful Anatari Linga. Even so, the Canggal Dedemites would always obey him as long as Anatari wore that mask. In fact, it was thanks to the demonic aura of Banaspati embedded in the thing made of white porcelain.

Agniya's anger ignited, she let out a whip that was enveloped in blackish purple energy. Anatari pulled out a small konde-shaped skewer. His long and straight hair was spread to his back. The dagger gave off a red and orange glow as it expanded within his hand.

Agniya glanced for a moment at the Geni Brata keris. He knew that every time Anatari took out his mortal weapon, the fight would always end in bloodshed.

Agniya flashed her scorn, almost hitting Anatari's neck many times. Anatari reciprocates with a close fight, but Agniya always dodges, choosing her whimper that dances around Anatari's body.

The cemeti hit the smoldering block of wood, smashing it to pieces. Cemeti managed to tie the Geni Brata keris, pulling it into the air. Anatari did not release his hand from his grave, threw himself into the open air while muttering a spell. Drawn Agniya whip up to almost half. Geni Brata smoldering, cut off Agniya whip in one incision until split into two parts.

Anatari. The rest of the whip that was still entangling his kris instantly decayed into ashes. Agniya growled, attacking Anatari full of anger. Some of the moves that Anatari had put out managed to injure the unyielding Agniya against him. One blow landed on Agniya's stomach, causing her to vomit blood.

"Stop, Agniya. Admit your defeat" Anatari asked.

Agniya tried to get up. "As long as my tribe is still fused with my body, I don't know the word surrender. After ruining your life, I could die peacefully."

"Did you still not understand that you were the one who destroyed your own life. The punishment that the Jalanatra Ox receives is because of you. Your always troublesome attitude has made him negligent in carrying out tasks. Your father never deserved to represent you for the death penalty" Anatari said.

Anatari's head was unbearable pain. Both knees fell to the ground. He was attracted by a white light.

He saw himself lying helplessly on the bed. His chest was wrapped in white gauze. Falguni sat beside him, tightly clasping his hands.

"I've made a decision" Anatari said, flatly.

Falguni listened earnestly.

"I will expose all the wrongdoings of Lembu Jalanatra's daughter at the trial and sentence her to death. But, I knew that his father would be my biggest obstacle. Therefore I will ask the Jalanatra Ox who received the death sentence, to replace his useless daughter. That way he would understand the pain of a wound. My grudge will pay off."

Falguni patted Anatari's hand. "I understand. But, actually, I am not willing to lose a man who is so loyal. I won't stand in your way, I hope you will too."

"What Auntie did after, I don't want to know."

The day of the execution of the Jalanantra Ox arrived.

Jalanatra cow looked up with a smiling face despite her wrists, legs, and neck tied to a rope connected to the body of five horses.

Jalanatra cow prostrate. "Hamba, Lembu Jalanatra, apologized to Gusti Raden Ayu Anatari Lingga for the mistake and stupidity of his slave daughter, Agniya Jalanatra. As the Chief of Your Guards, I realized that he had made a grave mistake to deserve death. But as a father, I would do anything to protect the flesh and blood of my servant. The servant has no regrets. The servant will accept this destiny with a lofty chest. Servant please, after the servant's death, Gusti Putri is willing to exile the servant's daughter."

"I will fulfill your request." Anatari gestured for the five horses to start moving.

Agniya who was confined with both hands bound, shouted as if to see her father's death sentence taking place.

Anatari screamed in pain, feeling a burning heat on his face. The mask he was wearing was trying to break away from him. But that feels so painful. It was like being skinned alive. After such a painful process, the mask came loose and shattered once it touched the ground wet with blood and ash. A smile of relief was painted on his lips.

The Young Devil's words were indeed true, the affection that Anatari felt from the sincerity of a father made the power of the demon mask weaken. Destroying the hidden hatred.

Anatari vomited blood instantly. The one who hit him from behind, appeared. Go slow and slow. Her fist was monochrome, having a complexion that showed her status as the Crown Princess in a kingdom. The twins and trinkets are purple and lavender. He crouched down in front of Anatari, raising Anatati's chin with his long-nailed index finger.

"Is this the woman Abinawa married? Not worth it," he said. The face behind the transparent veil smiled full of ridicule.

Right in the town square, the ganderva troops felt Antari's strength weakening. They retreated in unison towards the forest. The Sworn Swordsmen of Canggal did not remain silent, determined to destroy all the dedemites of the Anatari followers. Sagara, Taruna, Lavi, and the soldiers took advantage of the opportunity to save themselves

"Where is Queen Anatari's Kangjeng?" ask Sagara.

"At a temple near the main gate" replied Lavi.

They move together, but their steps must be stopped because they are surrounded by the forces of Bhumi Namaini.

Anatari was sitting limp on the ground, supporting his body with both hands. He did not know the woman who had attacked him from behind. All meridians that have recently been released by Falguni, must be injured due to the Dark Ngampar study that was cast by the unknown woman. As a result, Anatari suffered quite serious internal injuries.

Anatari does not have the power to fight with his mouth. He was speechless, listening to the woman speak in a tone full of tenderness, although every word he chose clearly showed dislike.

"Do you know that the one who should marry Abinawa is me, Crown Princess Bhumi Namaini, Jiera Varshaa. But honey, the Maharaja prefers you over me. You know what the reason is? He wants the Mustika Dragon in you. Abinawa. She was willing to marry you only to have Bhumi Girilaya submit and Mustika Naga side with Javacekwara" Jiera said. The female voice was very delicate, but it felt cold and unfriendly.

Anatari agrees to Jiera's speech. He feels the same. But at the moment he doesn't want to discuss it with anyone, especially with women who are his enemies, maybe also his rivals.

"You're just a puppet, Anatari Linga. Not the empress," pressed Jiera in front of Anatari's face.

Anatari felt drowsiness. His eyelids slowly closed and were unconscious.

The man in the caping hat appeared beside Agniya who was heart-wounded and his body.

"The Princess of Girilaya once wanted to impose the death penalty on the beloved daughter of his Chief Guard. Now, we grant her wish" said Jiera, without turning away from Anatari. "Do. He's no longer useful."

Agniya's head bowed deeply, her hands clutching the ground.

A soldier ran to give his report that Falguni and the Sworn Swordsmen of Girilaya had entered the Canggal forest.

Jiera gave the order to immediately leave the place. "Do your job quickly."

The man in the caping hat nodded, attacking Agniya without hesitation.

...***...

Anatari felt a warm and comfortable bed supporting his painful body. The scent of sandalwood and thumbs that he was familiar with, made him want to open his eyes immediately. The two figures who were nearby made Anatari startled instantly.

"You-" Anatari is confused by the current situation.

"The Queen's Kangjeng is awake" said Liyem, gratefully.

"How's Kangjeng Queen doing?" ask Jiyem.

"What's going on? Why would I be here? Who took me? Did Abinawa come to save me?"

Sadness took hold of Jiyem and Liyem's faces. Anatari descends from above babragan. Struggling towards the door of the residence. He had to find his own.

The blinding rays of the sun greeted Anatari who rushed to the front porch. His steps stopped in place. He saw many soldiers who stood guard with complete weapons in his residence.

Jiyem and Liyem could not help but cry.

"What's been going on? Why are so many soldiers standing guard inside my residence?"

"Javacekwara is in a precarious state, Kangjeng Ratu."

"Say it more clearly!" anatarian Command.

"Prince Mahesa has been in rebellion."