Munding - Legend of the Wolf Fighter

Chapter 207 - Revelation Part 2

“After the country became independent, they had to form a military force. KNIL shouted the loudest because it felt most meritorious to have fought for independence. They don't remember that they fought only for 3.5 years when the Japanese occupied us. When was the Netherlands still here? They oppress their own people.”

“Islamic Army is split in two. Who are willing to join the military because they believe that change must be made from within. And other factions that completely distrust the system and do not want to join the military.”

“Since then, within the military stronghold is divided into two ideologies, nationalist and religious. Until this second when we talk.”

“Members of Laskar Islam who do not want to join the military then return to their respective pesantren base and return to the book and preach to the community. But they never forget, that from their hands, there is a share in the struggle for independence of this country. Because of this, their martial heritage and military knowledge still continue to be practiced today.”

“They are what are now called militants. Munding, you are in this line.”

Munding, Afza, and Arya were silent and stunned as they listened to Nia's words that looked more like a fairy tale and a folklore than a historical fact. But they remain silent and want to continue to listen to new information that they have never known.

“Since that time, the military and militants have never intersected each other, because whatever the story they both once took up arms together for the independence of this country.”

“At the time of the development of the country, a new faction emerged that was originally an ordinary people trained to maintain security and order. They are not as tough as the military and militants who are indoctrinated to defend the country until the last blood point.”

“They are police.”

“At first, this new faction stood under the military and was under their line of command. Gradually, because the condition of the country is peaceful and the role of the military is not felt for the country, the role of the police is increasing. Along with that, the chain of command changed. Now the military must report to officials at the ministerial level while the police get direct command from the President.”

“And the military keep quiet.”

“Until finally, this country-changing event happened in 1998. The overthrow of power under the guise of reform was followed by massive unrest in various parts of the country.”

“At the riots that occurred in Sulawesi, the police took sides while the military chose neutral. And because of their neutral attitude, not one two soldiers who deserted at that time.”

“But that event re-opened the eyes of all parties about the existence of a faction that has been like a sleeping tiger but very dangerous. Militants.”

“Their threats are real and it turns out they still exist. The combat capabilities of the militants are even far above the military and police capabilities.”

“And who became a legend of course, Izrail and his brothers. Your father and teacher, Munding.”

Munding was silent and did not react.

“You probably already know, Mas Yasin is your father's junior. He knew the figure of Izrail and his younger siblings directly, a boy named Sulaiman and another woman named Aisah. The three of them are the scourge of the scariest to his enemies.”

“Mas Yasin has always used the three of them as idols and role models. He even knew when Sulaiman formed an organization called Chaos, but he was too hesitant to join, until finally he wanted to create his own herd by imitating the Chaos formed by Sulaiman as an example.”

“But you know the continuation of the story right? You thwarted Mas Yasin's efforts and forced him to join Sulaiman's Chaos organization. Although after months he joined, never once did he see the figure of Sulaiman.”

Nia then took a deep breath and fell silent. Maybe he ended the story.

Munding seemed to think for a while, there was still something stuck in him. If Mr. Broto knew about Leman, Yasin knew about Leman too, it would be impossible if the police didn't know? If they know, why not immediately catch Leman but have to form a joint team Red and White?

Nia chuckled when she heard Munding's question, “Why are you asking such a trivial thing? Didn't I tell you from the beginning that you're all pawns in a chess game?”

Munding was silent and did not answer.

“You must have guessed that the police officials already know who is the leader of Chaos and that is true. They already know.”

“In fact, there is one secret you may not know. I said that in times of conflict, the police took sides and it was true. Sulaiman was originally a fighting wolf educated by the police. He became the spearhead and swordhead for the operation they were about to perform, but who would have thought that Sulaiman had defected and switched sides after meeting Izrail?” nia continued with a small laugh.

“Because of their partisanship it is also what makes militants antipathy and counterintuitive. Since then, they have seen the police force as an enemy. Much different from the militant assumption of the military.”

“And the police also saw the militants with the same glasses.”

“Chaos is a formation of Sulaiman who is a militant and brokered Sulawesi conflict. Of course he targeted the police force as his target. Of the many targets that have been slaughtered by Chaos. 60% is the police network in various ways, which is certainly illegal and the rest are normal criminals who sometimes manage to escape from law.”

“In plain view, they could be members of the House of Representatives, police officers, politicians and so on, but behind the scenes, they are part of a giant network resembling a spider web.”

Now the three of them understood what was really going on between the police and Chaos. Only one question remained that was still stuck but was actually the most important in the heads of the three of them.

“What is Red and White's goal?”

“This team of yours, whatever the name may be, is just a pawn. In front of a manifestation fighter like Sulaiman, ten people like you are unfit to fill his teeth. Only other manifestation fighters of the Government faction can capture him.”

“But you must not forget that Sulaiman is not alone, there is a militant faction behind him that is always ready to go down the mountain and help if he has difficulty. The police were therefore placed in a difficult position. On the one hand, they suffered severe injuries due to the lunge of Chaos. On the other hand they do not want militant factions to have a reason to participate in the fight.”

“The only way? Create a joint team of crocs like you and then let it chase Chaos' men. Even if they know that it is just a game, because there is no way you can catch Sulaiman.”

“With hope, one of you may become a victim and force the military to join the police force and fight against Sulaiman who is supported by militants.”

“But everything fell apart when Munding joined this team. Munding is a militant and he is Izrail's student and son-in-law, there is no way Sulaiman could have touched him. So, all this is just a prank play that only becomes a guyonan.”

“Which I wonder, why is there not a single police force trying to get rid of Munding from this team so that their plan can run?” ask Nia.

“They have tried it,” replied Munding short and slow.

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