Rajawali Sakti Swordsman

Devil Face Thousand Eps. 08 Bag. 1

EVERYONE bent down as three horses galloped across the dusty dirt road. They knew that the three men riding the horse were the princes of the kingdom of Limbangan. The one on the white horse was Commander Lohgender, while riding a black horse with his front legs striped white, was a confidant of Commander Lohgender, also his adopted son. The handsome young man with a sturdy body was named Arya Duta. The other one was a young man riding a brown horse named Braja Duta.

The footsteps of the horse stopped in front of a house that was heavily guarded by several soldiers. Rushed them down and their horses respectively. Two men dressed in the Karang Asem Duchy soldiers were approaching immediately. Commander of Lohgender, Arya Duta and Braja Duta stepped together to the porch of the mansion.

"The Duke has been waiting for a long time, Commander Gusti," said one of the old men who immediately met at the porch of the house.

"Hm, where's your wrestling?" ask Commander Lohgender full of authority.

"There's in the middle room, Commander Gusti."

The commander of Lohgender from the Kingdom of Limbangan continued to step his feet towards the middle room where the Duke of Prahasta had been waiting for him. The two doormen bowed respectfully.

"Come in, Adi Lohgender!" one large and heavy voice greeted as Commander Lohgender's feet passed through the door to the central room.

"What are you asking me to come to Asem Reef, Kakang Prahasta?" asked Commander Lohgender as soon as he sat in the chair.

"There is an important question" said the Duke of Prahasta.

"Personal?" asked Lohgender as his eyes glanced at Arya Duta and Raja Duta who were still standing behind the commander.

"No" said Duke Prahasta "And indeed Arya Duta and Raja Duta should know this issue"

Adipati Karang Asem invited Arya Duta and Braja Duta to sit down. They took their place next to Commander Lohgender. For a few moments they stared at each other. Commander Lohgender like catching something that is troublesome Adipati Karang Asem.

"I don't see your wife and son. Where are they?" ask Commander Lohgender to break the silence.

"I reveal it to the Duchy of Sedana." said the Duke of Prahasta.

"Evacated...?" ask Commander Lohgender surprised.

"Forced, for their safety."

"And! Just because of the chaos Kakang evacuated the family? Or.., ah, explain as necessary, Kakang." Commander Lohgender can already guess.

The Duke of Prahasta was silent for a moment, then. "Initially it was just ordinary events, robberies, murders, etc. I've ordered the duchy's soldiers to further strengthen the guard. There is a result, everything can be resolved well. But these last two weeks, ." The Duke of Precaste stopped his sentence.

"Forward," asked Commander Lohgender.

"They plundered all the property of the high-ranking duchy. Even his life. And even more horrendous, they always kidnap young people here." continued the Duke of Prahasta.

"Who are they?"

"I don't know" said the Duke of Prahasta.

"How could you not know, Kakang?"

"They are like demons. There was no trace, nor was his arrival unexpected beforehand. You can imagine, Adi Lohgender. The higher-ups of the duchy became restless because of it, even three people had resigned, and five higher-up families returned to the king's city."

"Hm..., have you been disbursing passwords to investigate?" asked Commander Lohgender like a murmur.

"It has. But until now there has been no result. In fact three have died under terrible circumstances"

Commander Lohgender silently pensive. His forehead was furrowing deeply, a sign that he was thinking hard. He felt astonished and confused by the kidnapping of the young men by the gang of troublemakers. Especially if he remembers, if there are still other duchies that are much smaller than the Duchy of Asem Coral, but there is no chaos and kidnappings as happened in this duchy. Commander Lohgender shook his head. It was difficult for him to answer the questions that plagued his mind.

"Well, for a while I'll stay here a few days. If the situation worsens, Raja Duta can bring his chosen soldiers here," said Commander Lohgender.

"Thank you, Adi Lohgender. I've been desperate to face them," the Duke of Prahasta greeted with joy.

"Hmmm... how many soldiers of the Duchy of Asem Rock?" ask Commander Lohgender.

"Two hundred men" said the Duke of Precaste.

"For a while, I think it's enough to keep everything possible."

"Then, Adi Lohgender should rest for a moment. Surely it is very tiring to ride a horse and travel far."

Adipati Prahasta rose to his feet followed by Commander Lohgender and his two adopted children. He himself delivered the warlord of the Kingdom of Limbangan directly to his resting place.

Arya Duta asked permission to take a walk in the fresh air outside. Arya Duta is the adopted son of Commander Lohgender. In addition to being a confidant of the commander, he also had a very high knowledge. His science of magic almost equalled the Commander himself. Arya Duta strolled around the grand duke's residence house with its spacious courtyard beautifully laid out. He took a walk while observing the surrounding conditions, especially the guarding arrangements of the soldiers around the residence of the Asem Coral Duke.

"Hm.., pretty neat care here," muttered Arya Duta in heart. He felt quite satisfied with the care arrangement in the duchy.

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The air tonight feels erratic, briefly hot and briefly then felt so cold by the sweep of the wind blowing hard. The sky was covered in black clouds that rolled around, then came back bright. This erratic weather was like giving a bad feeling to the Asem Coral soldiers who were on guard around the residence of Duke Prahasta, who was, whose spirit was again pumped by the arrival of Commander Lohgender and his two adopted children.

Seen in the backyard of the Duke's residence, Arya Duta was talking with two soldiers, who were seen from his clothes like the head of the army. They are Balungpati and White Welut. From the attitude and the way he spoke, it was clear that Arya Duta respected both, even though the rank held was much higher than them.

"The two uncles should not need to be on the night watch" said Arya Duta. "Let us young ones watch."

"Even the opposite Gusti Arya Duta needs to rest. A full day Gusti took a long journey with horse riding, of course very tiring," said Balungpati.

"I had enough rest this afternoon, Uncle Balungpati." welcome Arya Duta smiled kindly.

"Oh, yes, why didn't Gusti Commander bring troops here?" tanya Welung White.

"Ayahanda Lohgender has not felt the need to deploy royal warriors. Whether the situation is getting worse," said Arya Duta without intending to boast.

"They are not random people, Gusti Arya Duta. I myself doubt the strength of the duchy's soldiers," said Balunggati somewhat muttered.

"Uncle ever met them?" ask Arya Duta.

"Uncle ever met them?" ask Arya Duta.

"Earlier, when the gang of troublemakers came to the house of Karang Village Chief Asem Wetan," said Balungpati.

"How many are they?"

"It was only four people, but on average they had very high abilities. Ten of my soldiers were killed, and I got myself quite badly wounded."

"Then, what happened?"

"They kidnapped the Village Chief's son."

"That's all?"

"Yes. They did not have time to move any further, for White Welut and thirty hunted warriors came."

Arya Duta looked at Welut Putih.

"Honey, I didn't have time to clash with them" Welut White admitted.

"Uncle doesn't try to catch up?"

"Free, like vanishing without a trace, it is not found where they go" said Welut Putih.

Arya Duta let out a long breath. His heart had guessed that what he would face were people from among the martial jungle who were used to unfortunate transverse in the free world, a world that was always measured by the science of magic. If the allegations of Arya Duta are true, it is certainly not possible to rely only on soldiers who only master the science of canuragan without having the least bit of magic. The royal choice soldiers will be very difficult to match, especially the duchy soldiers whose abilities are still far below average.

When the young man was pensive, a glimpse of his eyes caught a black shadow passing through the fortress wall of the Duchy of Asem Coral, then flashed onto the roof. Arya Duta immediately bounces towards the shadow that disappeared behind the roof. Balungpati and Welut Putih immediately acted following Arya Duta.

"Stop…!" arya Duta shouted as soon as her feet tracked the roof.

The black shadow turned around quickly, and instantly two greenish rays shot down towards Arya Duta. The young man was not an empty youth, as fast as lightning he clinked his body dodging that greenish radiance. And not to mention his feet tracing the roof, back two greenish rays shot towards him.

"Hup!" Taps, tap!

Arya Duta caught the two greenish rays while spinning in the air, then sweetly her feet tracing the roof. But suddenly, as his eyes were glancing at the two green nails in his hand, the black shadow shot rapidly downwards.

"Hey..!"

Arya Duta immediately jumped down to the ground, but the black shadow disappeared instantly as soon as her foot stepped on the ground. Arya Duta spread her gaze around. His sharp eyes seemed to pierce through the concentration of the night. Arya Duta then turned her head when her ears heard footsteps approaching. Looks Balungpati and Welut Putih running over, followed by Commander Lohgender and Braja Duta behind them.

"What's up, Arya Duta?" ask Commander Lohgender.

"There is someone who seems to mean no good" said Arya Duta.

"Someone...?"

Arya Duta thrust two green nails with her palm open. Commander Lohgender watched him for a moment, then took one from the hands of his adopted son.

"Dad recognized her?" ask Arya Duta.

"No.." said Commander Lohgender as hesitating tone of voice.

Arya Duta just opened her mouth to ask again, when suddenly a cry for help came from the direction in the ducal residence. Arya Duta immediately jumped and ran quickly followed by Balungpati and Welut Putih heading to the inner room.

"Balungpati, arrange the guard!" exclaim Commander Lohgender.

"Well, Gusti," said Balungpati.

Balungpati turned his run. While Welut Putih still ran fast following Arya Duta and Commander Lohgender who ran fast while exerting knowledge to relieve the body.

"Rear, open the door!" tertak Panglima Lohgender while banging on the door.

The bedroom door of the carved teak wood was revealed. The Duke of Prahasta looked out with a staggering body and a disheveled appearance. Her clothes were soaked with fresh blood pouring down from her right shoulder. Commander Lohgender immediately barged inside. His eyes widened wide when he saw the messy state of the room.

"What happened, Kakang'" asked Commander Lohgender.

"He wants to kill me" said the Duke of Prahasta.

"He... who is he?"

"I don't know, it's hard to recognize him. His whole body was covered in black clothes."

Arya Duta joined the examination to approach Commander Lohgender. The ten arrows he found were stuck on the floor, he thrust into his foster father. Commander Lohgender frowned looking at the green arrow that was now in his hand. It seemed like the Commander of the Scales Kingdom recognized this weapon in his hand, but it seemed difficult to remember, who the owner of this green-colored weapon was.

"You had a chance to clash with him, Arya Duta?" ask Commander Lohgender.

"Slightly," said Arya Duta.

"How it looks"

"It happened too soon, it was difficult to recognize his face" said Arya Duta while remembering.

"Hm.., come on, you better help Balungpati arrange the guard outside."

"Good, Dad"

Arya Duta passed soon followed by Braja Duta. After the death of the two adopted children, Commander Lohgender still pensive staring at the two weapons in his hands. Then he stepped outside and the room. His steps came to a halt when he saw White Welut standing in front of the closed door of the room. Commander Lohgender knew that the room was usually occupied by the duke's son. And earlier he had seen the Duke of Prahasta enter the room was guided by White Welut.

"Why are you here?" ask Commander Lohgender.

"The Duke's mistress is inside, the servant is ordered to guard here" said the White Welut respectfully.

"How's the wound?"

"The Duke wishes to treat him himself. He said he didn't want to be disturbed.”

"alright. Order some soldiers to stand guard around this room" Commander Lohgender ordered.

"Hamba carry out Gusti Panglima"

Commander Lohgender is gone. White Welut also quickly left the place. Soon he was back with ten soldiers. He arranged a guard around the room. White Welut itself took place not far from the door of the room.

While Commander Lohgender continues to step outside. He stood in front of the porch door as his eyes keenly observed the surrounding state. While in his right hand is still clutched one nail and one green arrow found by his adopted son. His mind is still shrouded by various mysterious events in the Duchy of Karang Asem.

"I'm like I've known this weapon, who is it...? Hm... That person must have a very high level of intelligence" muttered Commander Lohgender. His eyes could not help but look at the two weapons in his hands with a deep frown.

"Dad.." Suddenly the Raja Duta was already beside him.

Commander Lohgender turned to look at Raja Duta.

"What's wrong?" ask Commander Lohgender.

"Two soldiers who served in the rear were killed" the Duta King reported.

"What...?!" Commander Lohgender is aghast.

"On their necks are stuck with green nails" continued Braja Duta.

"And! How could that happen?"

"The person must be from the jungle martial, and the knowledge is certainly very high," said Braja Duta suspect.

"You sure...?" Commander Lohgender like hesitating.

"It's not like ordinary people can do it without us knowing."

Commander Lohgender murmured indistinctly. His eyes looked back at the two weapons in his hands. He was trying to remember when he was unfortunate in the martial world, before becoming the Commander-in-Chief of the Kingdom of Limbangan. But for a while he was unable to reveal it. He's sure he's seen this gun before, but when and where? Who's owner? These are the questions that are always troubling her mind at the moment.

"We have to stop it before it falls victim to more, Father," said Braja Duta.

"If your guess is correct, a thousand soldiers will not be able to match him, Raja Duta," said Commander Lohgender as muttered.

"We should ask for the help of people from the martial jungle as well" Raja Duta suggested.

"People like that never want to interfere in matters of government. I spent decades in the jungle, and I know exactly their characters."

"Well what are we going to do?"

Commander Lohgender did not immediately reply. It's hard to face the jungle. All this time, he never knew about his progress. The royal duties have taken up much of his time to continue to observe the development of the martial world today.

Suddenly Commander Lohgender flinched. He was reminded of one name when the events occurred in Pasir Batang Village, although he did not experience it himself, but from the stories that had been heard, there was a young warrior digdaya whose knowledge was very high, hard to find. At the moment he was thinking so, Arya Duta came to him.

"Arya Duta, have you heard of the events in Pasir Batang Village?" asked Commander Lohgender directly asked Arya Duta.

"Yes, the village that was almost destroyed by the King of Gods Angkara." said Arya Duta.

"You must know, who put the devil down?"

"Broker Rajawali Sakti."

"Yes!"

Arya Duta looked at her father not understanding.

"You're the only one I can count on, Arya Duta. Go and find where the warrior is," said Commander Lohgender.

"I mean...?" Arya Duta still does not understand.

"Tell him about the situation here. I'm sure the swordsman will help" said Commander Lohgender.

"Where to look for him? The residence of the swordsman is uncertain. It takes a short time to find him, Dad. It could be that the Duchy of Asem's Coral has been scorched first."

"This is an order, Arya Duta!" panglima Lohgender jolt saw his adopted son as desperate.

"Good, Dad. Tomorrow morning I leave," said Arya Duta quickly.

"If necessary, bring some soldiers"

"No need for anyone. I can do it myself," argued Arya Duta fiercely got the task that he felt was absurd.

"Before you return, I do not leave this duchy" Commander Lohgender said firmly.

Arya Duta was silent. He did not dispute one bit. He swallowed his bitter-tasting saliva. Looking for a swordsman, what else wanders is the same as finding a needle in a vast field. A task that is not heavy, but feels impossible to carry out.

"And you, Raja Duta." continued Commander Lohgender to his adopted son. "Coming back to the Scales. Prepare the chosen soldiers. Someday I'll send a messenger there."

"good. Father." sahut Braja Duta immediately left.

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