KEEP BUANA (Rise of Darkness)

Jalamandanas

“Oh.. the.” Gentayu grinned while scratching his head that did not itch received a thank you from the old swordsman.

”Actually I did not intend to help sir. Sorry if you offended sir. I have a problem with them and I'm just solving my problem, that's all. I am sick of seeing their actions as if the world belonged to them. Nevermind, sir. No need to feel indebted. Then,..what kind of help does master Shou expect from me? Please tell me who knows I can do it. But before, I'd better help you recover first.”

Gentayu did not mind to help Elder Shou further. Of course before agreeing he wanted to hear first the help the sect elder wanted. Moreover, his current travel mission would indeed be related to the Red Dragon sect a little. Wasn't it a rare coincidence to meet the important figure of a famous closed group from the outside world?

But right now, the most urgent thing was to recover the man from the injuries he had received from Wanadri, the Red Star leader.

“Ah... mana... mung.kin .. I do not. thank.... thanks... heh..!” The old man regurgitated fresh blood when Gentayu managed to support the back of his body to remain seated even though his condition was getting weaker.

“This lukaku.. hah.. haku is not.. ber...think...can. But, if. master wants to help.. restore me... just take... I. to. tem...pat..my friend....he.. healer.. ter.k.known.. in.. this city. But.. I. want.. mem...masti.kan.... this.... sam..pai.. A.na.ga..Red.. ber.promise..lah. child...young..” Elder Shou said very weakly. He handed over an object in a white cloth to Gentayu. His injuries were too severe that he himself was not sure he would be able to recover and complete his mission.

Gentayu did not talk much after that. He simply nodded and accepted the thing that elder Shou had handed him, then let the man leave the place towards the burning former inn.

Dozens of pairs of eyes observed the two of them with various feelings and whispers. Most so admired the figure of Gentayu who looked so young but was able to solve the problems faced by the residents of Sei Asin very easily. Some hope that he or his descendants have the ability like the young man. Although there are also those who actually blame them for this incident because they consider the Red Star rioting also because of their presence in this place. Of course Gentayu doesn't care about any of that. Right now, the most important thing to do was to get a horse or carriage to take Elder Shou to the place of his best friend's healer.

The inn, which has now been fully engulfed in fire, managed to save the stroller owned by the inn which is usually used to deliver and pick up guests. The innkeeper recognized Gentayu as the young man occupant of one of the inn rooms who then finished off the Red Star leader while forcing the Tian Nobles to be in charge of repairing the inn. Of course they are very grateful. Women in their 40s who seemed to be the owner of the inn to almost prostrate if not prevented Gentayu. During this time, the Red Star Group had always complicated their business in this city.

When Gentayu intended to hire one of the horse-drawn carriages following his coachman, the woman who owned the restaurant intended to refuse to accept the payment of his rent. Gentayu already considered him a hero. Not only for this inn but also the entire Sei Asin City. But Gentayu insisted and put ten gold coins in the woman's hand.

The woman was shocked to see the number of gold coins received. Ten gold coins is enough to stay five days and five nights in the most expensive room of the inn and rent a train to get around the city. The amount is not small when only to pay for car rental and overnight stay costs. Moreover, Gentayu was the one who saved his inn from complete bankruptcy after the fire by forcing the Tian nobility to compensate for the damage he suffered tonight.

Not wanting to linger, after getting a horse carriage following his coachman, Gentayu immediately asked the carriage coachman to take them to the house of the healer that elder Shou meant. It took about half an hour before they arrived at the residence of physician Mo You, the friend of elder Shou. The house is located on the outskirts of Sei Asin City and is a little remote because it is surrounded by rare and nutritious medicinal plant gardens.

Physician Mo You and elder Shou were best friends when both were young before choosing different paths as swordsmen. Physician Mo You studied medicine while Xie Shou studied martial arts.

Physician Mo You was surprised to find his old best friend being swept away by a young boy and the coachman in appalling condition when he opened his door which was knocked on. The healer who looks the same age as the elder Shou prepares a place to lie down for his best friend and immediately checks when the coachman berampit to return to his master.

The healer's facial expression changed when examining the condition of his best friend. Then look at Gentayu.

“Sorry healer Mo" Gentayu responded that Physician Mo wanted a little explanation from him "This elder Shou was injured for fighting with a Red Star player. As I recall his name Wanadri” is only a brief explanation from Gentayu and the sentence makes Tabib Mo mangosteen understand the conditions faced.

“My Name is Gentayu, Sir. Thank you for the kindness, sir. I beg you to rest. If you need my help, please call me. In the meantime, I am indeed quite tired after these two days of no rest.” Gentayu said honestly to Physician Mo. He immediately moved towards the room appointed by Physician Mo.

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Meanwhile, in the Residence of the Regent of Jalamandala, the head of the territory under the kingdom of Muaro Lamahtang which houses several small areas in the Western region, the regent's face was flushed red receiving reports from the Tian nobleman who was none other than his biological son. The young man's full name is Bahastian, the older sister of Princess Marisa who a day earlier lost her jewelry and accused some of the people around her of being the thief. Fifteen people have been jailed and searched on charges without evidence. But when they were about to capture and search elder Shou, they encountered resistance. Elder Shou was chased to the front of the inn where there was a clash witnessed by Gentayu.

“What did you say?? You were forced to indemnify Gandawati's inn?? So Sassy is he! Call Wanadri and kill the woman and the young man!” The Regent of Jalamandana was very angry.

The report the regent received from his son was that Bahastian along with 30 Red Star members had pursued the perpetrator who beat up three of their members the previous afternoon. They searched the inn. But because it was blocked, then all the guards of the inn were beaten and the inn was burned. But then, they were defeated by a young man and the young man required them to pay compensation for the inn.

“I'm sorry, Dad. Even Wanadri had been killed by that young man.” Bahastian finally opened the fact that his father's right-hand man had been killed.

At first he deliberately covered up the death of the Red Star Leader for fear that his father would be angry with him. Wanadri was supposed to be on duty out of town. But Wanadri postponed the execution of his father's duties because Bahastian asked him to help him seize a freshwater fish auction in the City from the hands of a merchant only because the merchant refused his daughter's will taken as concubine Bahastian.

‘BRAK.!’

The table in front of the regent was kicked down with all his might. Drinks and fruit baskets were thrown out of place. All his servants turned pale in fear.

“Bigger! Who is that young man who dares to harass the Regent of Jalamandana?!” Pekiknya with anger.

As regent, his position was like a minor king in his territory. Although above the Regent there is still the Duke as an extension of the king, but the position of the regent remains as the ruler of the territory. No one can disturb his power or easily the man is labeled as a rebel and killed by his soldiers. Of course for him this was both an insult as well as a rebellion. The Regent of Jalamandana intended to move the troops by summoning a head of troops under his control.

“Im sorry once again dad.. This person we can not touch.he.he.he..he.. is.. is the Son of the Commander..” Bahastian explained their position while still bowing his head.

Hearing the name of the so-called royal warlord, the Regent's face instantly turned pale. There is no longer any anger or arrogance. Now his face is terrified. Who does not know the important figure of Commander Wiratama? Not only was it a region as small as its territory, even in several battles over the past ten years, the small kingdoms around Lamahtang did not even dwell. And the name of the adopted son who has been considered the son of the commander, who does not know the youngest captain of the kingdom who became the commander of the teliksandi division. Except for the king, Mahapatih and the princes of the king's sons, dealing with both of them was tantamount to digging his own grave.

“Then..even our family can be destroyed.” the Regent bowed lethargic. Then he shook his hand and ordered Bahastian to settle the matter before the promised ten days.

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