Jaka Umbara; The Wind Warrior

There was rebellion 3

His Majesty seemed to think for a moment before continuing his words. Like a little hesitant to discuss about what he wants to say to Patih Laya.

"Is your Majesty still unthinkable by the rumors of rebellion against our kingdom?" ask Patih Laya.

"Yes. I was thinking about that. Although rebellion is common in some form of power or government. But that cannot be ignored for us to ignore. Sooner or later the rebellion will occur in some parts of the kingdom of Suryalaya," said His Majesty while tidying up the letters he had read.

Patih Laya nodded, understanding what was implied behind the words of His Majesty. Patih Laya could also understand that the rumors of a rebellion against the Suryalaya kingdom might eventually happen.

"What about the report from Raden Galuh, Your Majesty? Is there any good news coming with him?"

"For now we still feel the wind" said His Majesty. Patih Laya nodded in understanding. Patih Laya was able to conclude that the rumors were not fully verified. Still crisscrossing

The King is risen. Both of his hands were stored behind his waist. Walk back and forth for a while. Then he turned his back to Patih Laya standing looking out the window. "We cannot touch the heart with blood. But blood can unite every heart."

"What do you mean, Raden Galuh is most likely also involved in it?"

"The possibility is always there. However, that evidence is not yet visible to us at this time." His Majesty turned and returned to his seat. His breath sounded heavy and long. It was as if the burden on his shoulders had continued to grow.

"So small he has big ambitions."

Patih Laya nodded back. "Then how should we deal with this in the future?"

His Majesty again sighed. Longer than before. "Since Ki Dalem's gone, I've always thought.." The King's words stopped for a moment. There was a small load of thought that he was unable to express. "why Sang Hyang Widhi called him so quickly. Why did he leave me so soon? He promised to age with me.." The words of His Majesty stopped again.

"The pain suffered by Ki Dalem has been ingrained. Perhaps that was why Sang Hyang Widhi called him to reduce the burden of his suffering. Please Your Majesty do not bother," cut Patih Laya comforted His Majesty who looked a little sad.

"You're right, Patih! Even with Ki Dalem on our side, things like the uprising will happen sooner or later. I should not be so devastated by his passing" comforted His Majesty to himself.

His Majesty breathed again. Now the heavy weight on his shoulders looks as if it is slightly reduced. "We must keep combing the areas of the kingdom that may be prone to be the center of the formation of rebellious movements against our kingdom. Tumenggung area, Bale Kambang, part of the Salatiga forest area and also other large villages should be monitored as often as possible. Just in case if in the future the movements will grow faster as we discussed the other day."

"Hamba understand, Your Majesty!" Get up and nod.

His Majesty got up and looked out the window. "alright. Go and order some soldiers to stand guard in some areas!" the King's Order.

"Good, Majesty! I will do it immediately!"

Patih Laya rushed out of the room to carry out the orders of His Majesty. His Majesty was seen still standing and looking out the window even though Patih Laya had left.

Somewhere else..

Some delinquents gathered in a small house. They whisper about something. They are not all from one group. Except for a few groups mixed into one. Only a few are friends with each other or know each other. Because each group comes from various regions and consists of one person, and at most three people in the group.

"No! I'm Mungsiya. I come from the east end. What about where you're from?"

"Haha! What's up with your name? Your name sounds like a joke!" Jati Tembara could not help but laugh as soon as he heard Mungsiya introduce his name.

"Hey, watch what you say! How dare you say that!"

Someone who was with Mungsiya suddenly got angry when he heard someone mocking his brother's name. But Mungsiya immediately prevented him from causing trouble.

"Ma.. af, sorry!" jati's Voice pressed his laughter to stop immediately. "me, I don't mean to mock or make fun of your name. It's just that your name sounds a little funny to me. I'm sorry!" Jati Tembara set his breath for a moment. then Sembara Jati continued his speech, "i came from far away.The area is called Kertasari. I left my hometown to wander in no direction because my parents have been gone since I was little."

"I am deeply saddened by their passing" said Mungsiya.

"Why do you want to join this society? Are you tempted by the pay? Or maybe you're doing this job?"

"I don't care about his job! As long as I get paid accordingly, I'll run any errands!"

Jati Sembara was stunned to hear Mungsiya's words. He did not dare to ask again. Can only reflect on what he gathered with some delinquents around him.

Not long after, Nyai Gendhis suddenly appeared with his daughter, Sekarwati, in front of a group of delinquents gathered. The noise of whispers suddenly disappeared instantly.

"You've all finally come to fulfill my calling!" nyai Gendhis said opening his voice. "you gathered here not without reason. I call you to ask you, who is willing to guarantee your loyalty to me. Regarding Pay, you all need not worry. I will fulfill it without hesitation, provided that you are willing to be my accomplices who are willing to devote themselves wholeheartedly. If there are some of you who won't follow me, you can leave immediately!"

The reassembled delinquents whispered. No one dared to leave the place. They whispered to each other again to accept or reject the words of Nyai Gendhis. A delinquent who comes alone whispers with another delinquent. He chose to look at her alone.

Suddenly Mungsiya raised her hand and shouted quite loudly, "What kind of task should we do?!"

Nyai Gendhis smiled widely. His smile almost captivated some of the gathered delinquents. "I like that firm attitude of yours! Did you come alone or were you with your friend?" ask Nyai Gendhis.

"I'm coming with my brother!" Accusing someone standing by his side.

"alright. You two, come in front of me!" the Commandments of Nyai Gendhis. Mungsya immediately approached Nyai Gendhis followed by his brother.

"Stay there!" Nyai Gendhis pointed at a place not far beside him. Mungsiya quickly moved to the place designated by Nyai Gendhis. "You will be the head of this society! As long as you follow all my orders, you don't have to think about anything else! How's it?"

"No problem! As long as I get my pay, any task I'll do!"

Nyai Gendhis smiled widely. Feeling pleased with Gunungya's firm attitude. Nyai Gendhis threw his gaze at the other bunch of delinquents. "Who's next?"