KEEP BUANA (Rise of Darkness)

Raja Village

Gentayu and Benduriang who carried the Lokajaya prince finally arrived in a small village called Air Kati after walking along the edge of the forest in the form of a swamp area. The distance between Muara Sabak and this small village was not too far away, because it was only separated by forests and swamps. Gentayu actually did not feel good to let Benduriang hold his own prince Lokajaya, but the boy did not want to be carried Gentayu.

It was already past noon when the three arrived at a simple house that seemed to have not been built long ago. It was the house that used to stay while king Prabu won with the empress. While Mahapatih, Commander Wiratama, some of the following senopati soldiers they have built settlements surrounding the house in a distance that is not too far away. The goal is as a posse as well as security for the king and empress even though they are currently undercover.

The Bhayangkara soldiers or the king's bodyguards greeted the two with respect. Of course they look like ordinary villagers, not seen at all as warriors let alone a warrior figure. One of the soldiers drove Senpati Benduriang and Prince Lokajaya to the backyard, while Gentayu preferred to be delivered to the residence of his adoptive father, Prince Wiratama.

In the backyard, it appears that the king Prabu Win and his wife are studying to be farmers under the guidance of the head of the hamlet who every day always accompany the king during the king began to live in his village. Today, the king and empress who now look no better than the head of the hamlet are straddling the backyard to plant cassava as food. Of course it became something heavy and tiring for the king and empress who had been living in the palace with complete facilities. However, the king insisted on living as a commoner, without service except from his wife.

The Empress, Queen Halang Sari was so happy when she met her son, prince Lokajaya. Weeping and haru immediately enveloped the scorching atmosphere that afternoon in the backyard of the king's residence. However, they are grateful to still be able to survive the chaos and massacre in their own palace even though now they have to learn to live concerned about being ordinary citizens.

Shortly thereafter, Benduriang presented his travel report to the king. This included a massive search for the king and his supporters by the forces of the Lamahtang kingdom which was now controlled by the third prince, the prince of the Exorbitant. Not to forget, Benduriang also asked the king to increase vigilance in relation to the running of martial arts tournament between sailors in Muara Sabak next week. According to him, it was possible that there would be warriors of the tournament participants who would pass through this place, maybe even royal warriors would find this place.

The king understood and only requested that Benduriang convey this also to Mahapatih and the commander of Wiratama. The plan, the construction of settlements for the soldiers will not be built as a complex, but made as similar as possible to the village. To eliminate the impression of the house and the hut is newly created, then they will use mud to coat the wooden walls and boards of their homes and clean it again. This trick will most likely succeed in fooling the eyes of anyone who does not recognize them.

Their only concern right now was how to shut the villagers up. From around the family who live in this village, almost certainly they know the existence of the king and his supporters in this place.

“Hopefully, the head of the hamlet can condition this.” that is the same greeting that Mahapatih and Commander Wiratama said when Benduriang faced them and conveyed information according to the king's orders.

Meanwhile, Gentayu is very happy because his adoptive father survived unable to hide his enthusiasm when the commander invited him to practice the match in the afternoon. Commander Wiratama is a figure that is actually balanced when dealing with Ki Brajawana. Currently he is at the level of Pendekar Sakti Bergertar, but not much progress has been achieved after the last ten years. Wiratama in the martial world is known as the Steel Swordsman.

The title was held by him because of the moves used more empty hands. However, his every blow could barely be held back by any weapon. The person who is hit by his blow, even at the level of a great swordsman, his life will be threatened. Unfortunately, people do not know that in addition to being as strong as steel, Wiratama is also immune to punches and weapons, even immune to low-level magic heirlooms.

Weapons for warriors are divided into three classes.

Ordinary Weapons, Magic Weapons, and weapons of gods or demons. Each weapon class is divided into at least 3 levels, namely low, medium and high levels. Gentayu's Satam Sword is actually a high-level magic weapon. Unfortunately, Gentayu has not maximally used the power of the sword.

An ordinary weapon is a weapon that is solely judged for the quality of the materials it uses. The iron and steel swords included low-level ordinary grade weapons. If the metal in the processing gets a mixture of other materials, then the level of the weapon will rise by itself. Iron and steel mixed with titanium metal for example, is a medium-level ordinary weapon. Whereas if the processing is mixed with other types of stronger materials such as diamonds, it will turn into a high-level ordinary weapon. Called ordinary because these weapons only function on 3 things, cutting, splitting or destroying only.

While the god-class or demon-class weapons, usually weapons that are not as common as weapons. Usually, these weapons seemed to have a mind of their own and some had the ability to change in form. Unheard of on this Great Golden island, someone who was known to possess or ever wield weapons in this class of gods or demons. In addition to its rarity due to the fact that it cannot be made by ordinary humans, this weapon also has certain conditions for a swordsman to have.

The afternoon that was waiting finally arrived. The two sons and foster father are now standing face to face. Both will practice the match only physically, without using internal energy except to hold the weapon. In fact, it is only Wiratama's wits to see how far his adopted son has reached. Because Gentayu when beramit left the palace to Wiratama using the reason to want to explore martial arts and gain experience so that it can be allowed out of the army.

Gentayu chose to take the initiative to attack first after the two looked at each other for a moment. Commander Wiratama, even though he was not young anymore, was still very agile and agile movement. Gentayu became happy because he realized that his parents had not stopped training his physique all this time. Maybe that's why he was able to survive and survive when the attack occurred in the palace. In fact, Wiratama was clearly the main target among many other palace officials.

On the other hand, Wiratam also admired the speed of Gentayu development. If four years ago Wiratama did not find it difficult to face Gentayu when training match, now the opposite happened. Gentayu movements besides not easy to read, also done very quickly and difficult to fend off. Every time the hand or leg of the wiratama, titled Swordsman of the Steel Arm, met with the hand or foot of Gentayu, a tingling sensation immediately spread. Things he never felt all this time except when he studied when young first.

In just less than half a stick of burning hio incense, three or four consecutive blows had landed on parts of Wiratama's body other than his face.

Wiratama retreated a few steps before falling to the ground and rising again. Smile expands. Sumringah's face.

“You really kept your promise, my son.!” He said, hugging his adopted son tightly. There was a sense of pride in his chest. Commander Wiratama still remembers the day Gentayu came out of the palace, he said he wanted to travel to gain experience and pursue martial arts. Today he saw, his son really proved his point.

“Thank you for giving up, Dad.!” Gentayu said trying not to offend his father.

“Hahahaha..not my son. That was your victory. Apparently, your father's muscles are aging. In fact, it seems, the process is faster in front of you.. hahahahaha..” Wiratama tried to keep his son's feelings from feeling guilty for having defeated him. ‘padahat during this time, every match train is usually Gentayu will need to rest more than 3 days because I beat.’ Wiratama smiled to himself.

“So, son. Where are your next destinations? Father will not make your move by asking you to join the resistance forces. Of course, I would be very happy if that happened. But I'm sure, your hands are currently full of other affairs, other than royal political affairs, right?” Wiratama said so after the two returned to his residence. Wiratama's wife came out with warm water and a towel to compress the bruises on her husband's body. At the same time bring warm ginger water and some boiled cassava pieces for afternoon snacks.

“I also intend to fight the black stream, father. But it seems, it will be difficult to fight them when they have gained power like this. But, I'm really on an important mission. Not only for Lamahtang, but also for the peace of mankind. There's a bigger threat ahead, dad..” Gentayu did not elaborate on the threat. He has not yet decided where to start. But certainly, before continuing the mission of both teachers namely Ki Brajawana and the Swordsman of the Silver Moon, Gentayu must meet ki Geringsing.

“Good. I support whatever your decision is, my son.” Wiratama said while sipping ginger wedang that his wife had served.