KEEP BUANA (Rise of Darkness)

Gathering Strength

Two weeks have passed since Gentayu disappeared with a trident-shaped rock not far from the edge of the gorge. Mahatih Dangku and Benduriang finally agreed and decided to leave the place in order to start a strength-raising movement. They both believe that the current power of black flow though big but actually they are not solid and compact.

In fact, indeed within the alliance there are various factions or groups that compete with each other to achieve their respective goals. Not infrequently, even in one group even though there is competition and struggle for influence between the characters. Call it for example in the group Segoro Geni, where even Mpu Jangger was not able to unite each of the magic swordsman he brought from the other side of the land. Each of them almost moved on their own, especially those who had positions as commanders.

Conversely, this time will certainly be easier if you want to unite the white flow. At least, the entire white sect is facing threats and common enemies, namely the black-flow alliance that controls the palace and rules the kingdom of Lamahtang.

“If necessary, we ask for help from white flow groups from neighboring countries” Mahapatih Dangku conveyed his ideas. According to him, there is no harm in involving white flow groups from neighboring countries considering it seems like the threat of danger from black flow groups will not stop after controlling Lamahtang alone. Sooner or later, they would definitely move towards the other kingdoms. Lamahtang, it was only one stage before they had completely taken control of this entire Great Golden Island.

“I agree Gusti Mahapatih. But, still, the problem in Lamahtang is the main responsibility for us and the white-flow group in this Lamahtang. As for other countries, they only help at the same time anticipate and stem the spread of crime of black flow groups to their region.” Benduriang gave his response.

Both of them came out of the valley to the upstream region in the north. They intend to meet Ki Geringsing's group. At least, Benduriang had been with them during the trip to Muara Sabak so that they had known each other a little.

The sun had slipped in the western part of the earth when the three arrived at Ujung Miang. A small village in the upstream area of Batang Asai, the name of the river they are trying. They deliberately chose the land route because it was safer than the river route that often passed by the soldiers of Lamahtang.

“Correctly, ki Geringsing calls this place a hamlet. Indeed not many residents who live here” Benduriang said so after observing a group of simple housing that numbered no more than 20 houses. In fact, the house can not be called a house because it is too simple.

They asked the name of Ki Geringsing to a young woman they happened to meet in the hamlet. N ama Ki Geringsing turned out to be quite well known in the village because many times the parents returned from outside the village with a lot of foodstuffs that were distributed free to each resident. Therefore, the population named him as the Head of the Hamlet. Mahapatih Dangku and Benduriang carrying Lokajaya immediately headed to one of the houses shown by the woman after thanking her before.

“Ah, welcome to our hut gentlemen.. Aih, isn't the master a friend of my brother, Gentayu?” An old male figure greeted them from the end of the path and instantly recognized Benduriang.

“True, Ki. I am his friend Gentayu..” replied Benduriang.

Former Senopati is actually quite surprised by the figure of Gentayu who is too young but is referred to as ‘brother’ by the old man in front of him. Of course Benduriang did not hear Gentayu and Ki Geringsing talk when the two split because Benduriang had gotten off the ship first then.

The two were immediately brought into the very simple house of Ki Geringsing. There was no furniture in the house with the walls. There was only a short table with a pot of drinking water on it. Benduring laid Lokajaya down in the room's unfastened bamboo hall before sitting around the table.

“I heard that his Majesty King Prabu Won and his queen had been killed. Is that true or is it just black-flow group propaganda?” Ki Geringsing opened the conversation with the most important question he wanted to know since hearing it first from the warriors.

Benduriang and Mahapatih Rambang Dangku looked at each other. They feel awkward to answer. This old swordsman was completely without further ado, not even asking the omnipotent identity of Rambang dangku.

“True, Ki. Your Majesty the king, has been killed. Only we survived the raid.” Finally, Benduriang took the initiative to answer.

“That's our purpose here, Ki. Because only I, Mahapatih Dangku, Gentayu, and this crown prince alone survived. Gentayu himself just disappeared in front of us se...” Not yet Benduriang continued his sentence, ki Geringsing again interrupted.

“Disappeared how? What do you mean, Gentayu was killed? Her.. He...” Seen the look of a face full of worry looming on the face of ki Geringsing. After all, Gentayu for him was hope, after knowing the identity of the young man as the heir of the Golden Sun.

“No, Ki.” Benduriang then recounted everything that happened with Gentayu. Making an old man in front of him mangosteen even though his forehead remained wrinkled. Not to forget, Benduriangpun explained the purpose of their arrival to meet Ki Geringsing.

“Nothing else, Ki. We hope Ki Geringsing is willing to unite forces together against a real enemy in plain sight.. This is not about kings, kingdoms, castles or politics. This concerns the future problems of the people of Lamahtang.” Mahapatih Dangku finally voiced to convince Ki Geringsing.

“In fact, if you come on behalf of the king even though, I will definitely be ready.” Ki Geringsing's answer surprised Benduriang quite a bit. After all, he heard for himself the old warrior's displeasure at politics and the weakness of the king in his eyes.

“My principles have not changed. However, hearing Gentayu is willing to fight by your side, there is no reason for me not to follow in his footsteps.” Ki Geringsing's statement further astonished Benduriang and Mahapatih Dangku. What is Gentayu? Think they. But they don't want to ask any further. The approval of ki Geringsing, at least adds to the confidence of both that Lamahtang still has hope.

As dusk begins to come, the three reach an agreement. They would form an alliance of warriors and move clandestinely as an underground resistance group. Mahapatih and Benduriang are obliged to strip off their identity as senior officials of Lamahtang in order to create equality among members. Ki Geringsing and his three students were the starting capital before they moved on to find more other members. At least, some white-flow resistance groups have been known to exist by ki Geringsing and his students.

From then on, they moved as a team from village to village and from town to town recruiting members. Meet the warriors, especially former members of the white school who have been destroyed. In addition to them, not a few great warriors without padepokan found and willing to join a variety of reasons and considerations.

Those who are willing to join, then promised to attend a meeting that will be held in Bandar Agung City. The city is considered relatively safe for meetings because there is the headquarters of the Imau Gading college. This college's Master Teacher known as the most powerful swordsman on the Great Golden Island made even the Devil's Coral reluctant to attack him. in addition to the Devil's own Reef this college is not dangerous because it is known not as a support group of the Kingdom.

Up to two months later, the group had nearly a hundred members, all of whom were warriors. They consist of diverse backgrounds. More than twenty of them were famous Sovereigns who were only unheard of by name, but never came into the audience.

They seem to isolate themselves. Call it the Ghost Swordsman. This truly mysterious figure had only twice the sound of his name appearing. The first was about six years ago. At that time he destroyed the largest group of robbers in Lamahtang alone, namely the group of Nettle Kelat. The rest of the members of this group then joined Bajing Abang's group. The combination of these two groups is now the Bajing Kelat group, one of the main forces of black flow that controls the kingdom of Lamahtang. The name of the Ghost Sword Swordsman appeared last time some time ago during the invasion of the Black flow alliance to the Hibu Sword college. At that time, he himself killed more than a hundred black warriors who invaded at that time.

What about Prince Lokajaya?

On the advice of Ki Geringsing, the Lokajaya pageant was then entrusted to two female swordsmen named Nyi Minahara and Nyi Pemayung. The two live in an inland region called Jabung, about a day trip from Muara Sabak.

"Hide his identity as the Crown Prince." Rambang Dangku's message to the two before rushing towards the City of Bandar Agung with Benduriang and Ki Geringsing.

Nb. Sorry yesterday did not release the update because it is on its way