KEEP BUANA (Rise of Darkness)

The Battle at Kedai Pindang

It did not take long for Diah Rangi and Putik Dewun to catch up with the three teliksandi sent.

By midday, the two found the three teliksandi eating lunch at a diner not far from the town of Tanjung Rambai. Apparently they deliberately took a detour while looking for the possibility of the Lamahtang troops could go through the path they took. Sei Asen's path was indeed closer, but there were quite a number of narrow gaps that the enemy could use as traps.

“How should we finish them off? With your arrow, or my sword?” ask Diah Rangi.

“Let my arrows alone talk to them. Reduce the possibility of contact with them better.” suggested Putik Dewun.

“Good. I concur. Then, we finish them off after their lunch. The location is quite good for your shot.” said Diah Rangi while pointing to a point on a small hill overlooking the restaurant.

“then, you wait here. If my shot misses, you can take action, right?.” Putik Dewun immediately moved to a place designated by Diah Rangi. It disappeared from the side of Diah Rangi and reappeared as a small dot on the hill.

They waited for the three teliksandi who were wearing seductive clothes to come out of the restaurant.

Apparently, the presence of the three of them provoked the interest of five men who were also eating at the place. The five men, who looked like the merchants' bodyguard warriors, tried to abuse them because they were tempted by the appearance of the three women.

‘They were not aware they were digging their own grave. It's an interesting spectacle. At once I want to know how the three men finished off their enemies.’ Inner Diah Rangi enthusiastically noticed the next incident.

The behavior of the five men seemed to be getting bolder with his action against the three teliksandi. The three beautiful women were just putting on small rejections as if they were helpless women. But the moment they all arrived at the edge of the forest, the faces and attitudes of the three women changed.

The five bully men who a second ago were so eager to continue the action, were now made silent. Their bodies suddenly stiffened unable to move. Now all they saw was their anxious and frightened faces. It was unclear what the women said, but a second later the five bullies collapsed and collapsed to the ground. Losing their lives without being touched.

But something interesting happened a few moments later. After one of the three women poured something red on the bodies of the five men, their bodies were now seen rising. This time without expression. The five of them had been transformed into undead!

From the top of the hill, Putik Dewun realized how dangerous the black stream warriors were as they roamed around as they were today. So without waiting any longer, he immediately pulled his bow while chanting a spell.

The bow is an heirloom arrow. Able to attack without the need for arrows though. But actually the arrow has a special arrow belonging to him. Unfortunately so far, Putik Dewun has never felt the need to use it. Every opponent, no matter what level, would be killed by his arrow. Even those with immune knowledge.

The three teliksandi walked followed by five new escorts.

When suddenly unnoticed, hundreds of arrows appeared attacking the eight figures simultaneously. Surprisingly, those arrows were unavoidable.

One of the three teliksandi apparently had ears as sharp as a bat. As soon as he felt the attack, he immediately protected himself with his instrument that had harp-like strings. some of the arrows struck and broke the string while the rest suddenly turned direction and looked for a way towards their target.

The arrows seemed to have a mind of their own. Without being able to do much, dozens of arrows had been stuck on each of the three teliksandi women's body parts along with the five new soldiers.

Shortly after, after each of the eight people's bodies were struck by arrows, the flames immediately burned their bodies to ashes. In just a short time the fire was extinguished and left eight ash mounds with the smell of charred flesh punging the nose.

Diah Rangi heaved a sigh of relief because there was no need to intervene. His teammates really proved his ability and title as a Fire Arrow Swordsman.

“How about we eat first in the store before going home?” Said Putik Dewun who suddenly had appeared beside Diah Rangi who was still staring at the eight piles of ash. Smoke still billowed from the eight remains.

“Alright, I paid... Hahahahaha.” Diah Rangi said with a smile.The two left the place with a face of sumringah. Their mission was completed faster.

The two of them immediately walked towards the store. There were only two customers who seemed to be locals eating voraciously.

“Sorry Madam, what message do you want?” asked the old man, the owner of the shop welcomed the presence of the two warriors.

“What is the store's favorite menu, sir?” Diah Rangi asked back while sitting on the long bench of the store. Putik Dewun took a seat next to him.

“We provide some processed fish gurame, betok and cork. There are pepes, pedo, ex-nam and Pindang, Mistress. ..” Replied the old man, the shopkeeper, as his body bowed slightly in respect.

“Cork Wall, it looks good when it's as hot as it is now. We order two servings, sir.” Answer Diah Rangi. Putik Dew nodded in agreement.

His face is pretty handsome. The young man turned to Diah Rangi and Putik Dewun for a moment before sitting down.

The young man nodded politely as their eyes met glances, before turning his gaze into the tavern. On the row of food on display in the container of some medium size pottery.

This time, the one who welcomed the new customer was the shop owner's wife. She also asked the same questions as her husband asked customer orders.

The young man also ordered the menu exactly the same as the two female warriors. But with an additional “I just head Mom. The tail part let's just wrap”

The young man seemed to be on his way.

Before long, the food for the three of them was finished cooking and had been served. However, only one or two bribes they ate their ordered food, the sound of loud whispers was heard behind them.

“Catch Them! Those who have killed Krio Dableh and our men!” A voice cried from the middle of the tavern behind them.

At once the young man and the two female warriors turned their heads. There were over twenty armed men who had surrounded the shop.

Obviously they are confused about not recognizing or having dealt with these people.

Their confusion was answered after the two people who looked like ordinary citizens had finished eating and immediately stood up.

“Cunguk Krio Dableh, apparently! Cheek!” Said one of the two as they stepped forward.

“That stupid trio is not worth leading! What kind of leader would let his people be slaves to the dogs of Lamahtang?! Cheek!” Furthermore, the man who has now prepared to face the new group that came.

Hearing the last sentence of the young man, understand Diah Rangi and Putik Embun the root of the problem that occurred. Lately, with reasons to cover the lack of soldiers owned by Lamahtang, the palace requires each village to send two young men and the best girls.

Of course it was just the wits of the black people to get their servants and lustful satisfiers only. They could not have been educated to be soldiers as heralded. Because indeed the intention of the palace is not as noble as it is echoed.

It seemed, the two people who had just eaten in this tavern were the ones who dared to go against the government policy and got into an open conflict with this group.

“Supply your mouth! Attack and kill them both!” Order of the leader of the group to his colleagues.

At once the people who had surrounded the shop were scrambling forward to attack the two men. The two jumped into the air trying to keep the fighting arena away from the tavern. The two fought fiercely against the people who were ganged up and attacking from all directions.

The leader of the group seemed to notice the three people inside the tavern who seemed not to be bothered by the fight that occurred. There was no fear, even they continued to eat casually. He immediately coded his people so as not to disturb the store. His premonition said that there was danger from inside the tavern.

The two men who were fighting against their attackers now seemed overwhelmed.

Even so, they were still dangerous to his attacking group. There have been three dead people from the group called the Krio people. While on the bodies of the two men had begun to be decorated by the wounds of gun slashes.

It seems they are only second-rate warriors. However, their spirit and courage were able to suppress the bully who was also at the same level. Even the leader of the entourage seemed to be of a higher level not daring to go head-to-head.

As a slash nearly cut off one of the men's necks and could not be avoided, suddenly an explosion struck the fighting men.

Now appear figures dressed in uniform as soldiers Lamahtang with a number of about ten people. But they are not ordinary soldiers. They were warriors who were at least on par with the level of the Madya. Even the leader of the warrior entourage seemed to be a master swordsman.

It seems they were assigned to stalk the three teliksandis that had been silenced by death.

The ongoing battle immediately stopped. All the victims from the energy blow that caused the explosion were now lying on the ground holding onto the diseased part of his body. The two men who were ganged up were still standing firm even though their bodies were covered in wounds.

Seeing the arrival of the soldiers, Diah Rangi and Putik Dewun looked at each other for a moment. “We're caught!” Said Putik Dewun who answered a nod by Diah Ranggi. They finished their lunch.