Rajawali Sakti Swordsman

Devil Face Thousand Bag. 2

The morning sun had not yet crept up to shine on the earth, when the horse ridden by Arya Duta rushed to leave the residence of the Duke of Karang Asem. Along the road he passed, not yet seen a resident began his busy life. Arya Duta continued to drive his horse fiercely towards the West from the Duchy of Karang Asem.

When he was about to cross the border, Arya Duta stopped the pace of his horse. His ears heard the footsteps of the horse that followed from behind. Arya Duta turned her head back. Two horses were racing rapidly getting closer.

"What are you two following me?" arya Duta asked after the two horsemen were nearby.

"I'm sorry, the two servants were ordered by Gusti Panglima to accompany Gusti Arya Duta" Balungpati said respectfully.

"The security of the Asem Duchy of Coral is more important than coming with me" said Arya Duta. His tone clearly disapproved of his journey being followed by anyone.

"But, Gusti..," White Welut was about to explain.

"No need to explain, Uncle Welut White. You two must have gone wrong. But well, since this order came from the Commander-in-Chief of the Kingdom of Limbangan, I can not refuse it anymore" Arya Duta sergeant.

"Thank you, Gusti." said Balungpati.

Arya Duta then pounded his horse slowly, Balungpati and Welut Putih immediately followed. The three horses were finally racing quickly to leave the border of Karang Asem Duchy.

While the sun began to show its light in the eastern horizon. Its beautiful reddish glow bounces off the tops of trees.

"You know, what is our duty, Uncle Balungpati?" arya Duta asked as they ran their horse slowly up the steep hill.

"Finding Swordsman Rajawali Sakti, Gusti," said Balungpati.

"You know where the swordsman usually lives?"

Balungpati did not answer directly. His eyes looked at White Welut who was spurring his horse to the left of Arya Duta. White shook his head.

"We don't know, Gusti," said Balungpati.

The two of them had indeed heard that name, but had never met in person.

They remained silent for a while. They seem to be walking their own minds. None of the three of them knew where to begin their search. Finding martial jungle figures is not light work, and it is not impossible to meet many obstacles.

For the peasantry, reason is not important. It is difficult to know who is a friend and who is an opponent. What is clear is who is close to the opponent, he must also be the opponent.

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Meanwhile, in a place that is soft and hilly, looks Rangga aka the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti is sitting on a rock on the edge of the river. Soft flowing river water reflects the sun's piercings. A rope that tied a small bamboo was clasped in his hand. His gaze could not be separated from a piece of rope floating on the surface of the water.

"Ugh, that's a long time. I only got two tails!" his murmur complained while glancing at the two fish in a bamboo woven container.

"A lot of fish you got, Kakang?" a soft reprimand suddenly sounded from behind.

Rangga turned his head and pouted as soon as he saw Pandan Wangi was heading towards him. He held nearly ten large fish in his hand. In his heart, Rangga admitted losing smart with Pandan Wangi who at the same time can get more fish than he got.

"Where's your outcome?" ask Pandan Wangi after close

"No...!" Rangga pointed with his lips.

Pandan Wangi laughed as he mocked looking into the woven bamboo container. In the container there are only two small fish. While Rangga only grumbled a little. Know that the result will be like this. I better use a spear than earlier, he wrote in his heart.

"I'll make a fire first, okay?" said Pandan Wangi while putting the fish in the container Rangga. Then immediately he ran lightly towards the edge of the forest to look for firewood.

"Don't go far, Pandan!" exclamation Rangga.

"Yes, Kakang. The fishing line keeps going so much, ha ha ha...!" sahut Pandan Wangi laughs mockingly.

"Damn it!" rutuk Rangga.

Rangga returned to his fishing line. For a moment his eyes glanced at the fish inside the container, then changed to the edge of the forest where Pandan Wangi's body disappeared in his view. The warrior Rajawali Sakti was finally upset himself. He had waited long enough, but not a single fish would touch his bait. He then stood up and threw his fishing rod in annoyance into the river.

"Huh, already know I can't go fishing, instead invited!" grouse Rangga in the heart.

The foot of the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti then stepped about to go to the edge of the forest. He only realized that Pandan Wangi had been gone too long if only to find firewood. But just a few steps he walked, suddenly seen Pandan Wangi running around approaching. His face was like a confused person.

"What's wrong?" asked Rangga so Pandan Wangi was already nearby.

"I saw two people riding towards here." said Pandan Wangi still slightly breathless.

"You can recognize him?"

"No, Sisang. But they look like warriors of the kingdom of Limbangan."

"Ah, just let them go, Pandan. The important thing is they don't bother us" Rangga said later.

The two lovebirds then walked back to the river bank. But suddenly it was seen by them two horsemen appeared out of the forest. True to Pandan Wangi's guess, Rangga recognized the two people from his belt embroidered with jasmine flowers. The embroidery indicates that they are soldiers from the kingdom of Limbangan.

The two horsemen stopped their horse from running in front of Rangga and Pandan Wangi. They then jumped down from the back of their horses. With a steady step, one of them approached Pendekar Rajawali Sakti and Pandan Wangi who nicknamed the Fan of Death.

"Sorry, Kisanak. Can I ask you a question?" the voice of the soldier sounded polite and friendly.

"Please." said Rangga also polite.

"Did Kisanak see three men riding across this road?" ask the soldier directly. From the rank mark he wore, it was clear that he was a retainer.

Rangga looked at Pandan Wangi. Then it shook almost together. Since this morning, they had not seen anyone pass by here. It had even been almost a full moon they had yet to see anyone other than the two of them who had come to this forest.

"Hm, do the two Kisanak live around this forest?" ask the soldier in the rank of retainer again.

"Yes" said Rangga

"Sorry, are the two Uncles from Limbangan Kingdom?" tanya Pandan Wangi wants to make sure.

"Right, we're soldiers from Limbangan. I'm called Garulungan, and my friend is Paringgan. We are retainers who are tasked with following Deputy Commander of Lohgender named Gusti Arya Duta. He was accompanied by two team heads from Karang Asem Duchy," Garulungan explained.

"The Duchy of Karang Asem is not far from here. It's only half a day of riding" muttered Pandan Wangi.

"Yes, Nini. And we were also new from there before getting a task from Gusti Panglima Lohgender," said Garulungan.

"What is it that Master Courtier is looking for?" ask Rangga to be polite to the retainer of the Kingdom of Limbangan.

"We get the task of conveying something to Gusti Arya Duta from Commander Lohgender," said Garulungan again.

"Sadly, since this morning no one has passed by here. Except for the two of Mr. Punggawa," said Rangga.

"Gusti Arya Duta together with Balungpati and Welut Putih had left the Duchy of Karang Asem seven days ago. The three of them are carrying out a special task from Gusti Panglima Lohgender." Paringgan went along to explain.

Rangga and Pandan Wangi looked at the retainer who was already standing next to his friend. Looks like Paringgan is younger than Garulungan.

"Oh! Surely they are too far from here" said Rangga.

"Has Kisanak and Nini not seen on the past seven days?" ask Garulungan half-urgent.

"No," said Rangga firmly.

"Thank you, then we beg ourselves." said Garulungan rather disappointed.

Finished saying so, the Garulung directly jumped onto the back of his horse. Paringgan did the same. Their horses huddled little snorting as they stomped their front legs.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Courtier!" exclaim Rangga prevent once Garulungan want to pound his horse.

The garage did not crush his horse. He stared a little sharply at Rangga who was standing slightly forward from Pandan Wangi.

"May we know, what task is being carried out by Gusti Arya Duta?" ask Rangga.

"The Commander-in-Chief assigned him to look for the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti," said Garulungan.

"If the kisanak knows or sees the swordsman, please tell him that Gusti Panglima Lohgender is waiting for him in the Duchy of Karang Asem!" connect Paringgan.

The two Limbangan Kingdom retainers instantly crushed his horse. Rangga who heard his nickname called, was stunned. He only realized after Pandan Wangi's hand elbowed his ribs. Rangga then turned his gaze towards the forest. But the two retainers had already vanished behind the densely populated Pull Forest.

Rangga turned his eyes to Pandan Wangi. Some time they looked at each other and were silent in silence Pandan Wangi himself was shocked to also hear the name of Pendekar Rajawali Sakti mentioned earlier. He did not understand, with the task carried by Arya Duta from the Commander-in-Chief of the Kingdom of Limbangan.

"Not the kingdom, Kakang. But Commander Lohgender," said Pandan Wangi.

"Just the same,” snorted Rangga.

"No! Now the Commander of Lohgender is in the Duchy of Karang Asem. Certainly not the government's job. Maybe he has some personal business with you, Kakang."

"It feels impossible. Pandanus. Just met you in person never."

"Hm... Then what business, huh...?

"Come," Rangga let out a lazy sigh.

"Wouldn't we just go to Karang Asem Duchy, Kakang?" Pandan Wangi.

"You've finished the Sewu Dragon Book?" Rangga asked back.

"Three days ago" said Pandan Wangi.

"Then we leave now!" exclamation Rangga.

"Attep, Kakang. Don't you want to eat grilled fish?" Pandan Wangi.

"Oh. yeah. I forget. Quick Pandan, hungry belly too!"

Pandan Wangi smiled widely, then stepped while carrying dry branches towards a cave that was quite large and clean. In the cave they stayed during their stay in the Pull Forest. Rangga followed him from behind. He threw away the thoughts of Commander Lohgender who was waiting for him in the Duchy of Asem Reef, and Arya Duta who was currently looking for him. He imagined a fish grilled processed Pandan Wangi which is certainly very delicious, let alone eat it with the beautiful girl.

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While in a distant place around the Forest of Tarik, Arya Duta and two of his escorts from the Duchy of Karang Asem were resting to release his fatigue. Entering the seventh day of his quest, they had yet to get a bright spot to find the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti. Arya Duta sat leaning against a shady tree with a lethargic face saving despair.

Balungpati and Welut Putih sat facing a bonfire that burned three rabbits. The fragrant smell of roasted rabbit meat slurped his nose. Balungpati took one and handed it to Arya Duta. Commander Lohgender's adopted son accepted it lazily. Then eat slowly without passion.

"Would we just go back, Gusti?" Balungpati.

"No way, Uncle. Lohgender's father will not accept us with his bare hands" said Arya Duta.

"Then, until when should we be in this Pull Forest, Gusti?" tanya Welut White.

His tone clearly implied boredom.

"Oh, I don't know myself" said Arya Duta.

"Gusti Arya Duta looks desperate," Balungpati said slowly, as for himself.

"No.., but maybe also, Uncle," said Arya Duta without certainty. His eyes then alternated staring at Balungpati and Welut Putih. "I'm thinking about our next direction.., maybe we better forget about the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti. What do you think, Uncle?"

The two companions of Arya Duta looked at each other for a moment. "I mean Gusti?" ask Balungpati.

"I'd rather look for that hive of troublemakers" said Arya Duta.

"Suicide work, Gusti!" white Welut Trench.

"That's better than doing a job that doesn't necessarily have results, Uncle."

Balungpati and Welut Putih do not argue. The two only looked at each other for a moment, then the atmosphere between them returned silent. Balungpati and Welut Putih cannot blame Arya Duta. The task he took from Commander Lohgender was almost unreasonable. The rough and hard life full of adventure from the martial will makes them not be able to expect much to be able to find the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti.

The quiet silent atmosphere was suddenly broken by the rustling sound of twigs and leaves that were trampled by feet. The sound of the footsteps was getting closer and clearer. Arya Duta and her two companions immediately rose to their feet.

"Hide away!" exclaim Arya Duta whispered.

Instantly the three men jumped into the thickets. Not long after, two black-clothed body figures were seen approaching in front of the burning embers that reflected the fragrant aroma of roasted rabbit meat. One of them then bowed. He briefly observed the remaining rabbit meat. The man then spread his eyes around.

"Hmmm.., there's a rat coming in here, Kakang Pekik," he muttered.

"really. Be careful, Adi Jaran!" the man called Pekik.

"Maybe they took the password from the Duchy of Asem Karang, Kakang," Jaran muttered softly.

"Maybe, lately there's been a lot of password wandering around this forest."

"Then we must...."

Pekik hurriedly clenched Jaran's mouth. Pekik's ears are sharp, can quickly hear the rustling sound of branches and leaves from the direction of the bush. Then he quickly clasped his hand to the right. A ray of greenish light rushed towards the bush on his right. Instantly also three body figures leapt out from the bush. Pekik and Jaran immediately pulled out his sword. Arya Duta stood tall accompanied by Balungpati and Welut Putih on his left and right.

"Huh! It seems true what you think, Adi Jaran. We have three rats coming from the Duchy of Asem Coral," Pekik snorted.

"You are the ones who gnawed at our granary!" bentak Balungpati fierce.

"Ha.. ha.. ha. ha.., where does a rat have a barn?" Jaran laughed out loud.

Instantly also White Welut jumped crashing with one loud cry. Balungpati soon followed. One-on-one combat is inevitable. Welut Putih sent his death moves towards Jaran who had been on standby with his flagship sword. While Balungpati began to smear Pekik with agile and fast movements of his handkerchief.

Arya Duta observed the increasingly exciting fight from a distance of only a few spear sticks. Sre..! White Welut immediately pulled out his machete, and flicked it quickly towards his opponent. But very quickly Jaran dodged it while thrusting the tip of his sword towards the stomach. White Welut shifted his legs to the side, and while dropping down, he firmly posted his legs robbing the opponent's left foot. Jaran who did not expect, immediately fell. His body slammed hard into the ground with his face first kissing the ground. White Welut did not stay still, immediately he jumped up. His body instantly floated in the air for a moment, then both of his legs smashed into Jaran's back several times.

Bug...!

"Aach...!" Fresh blood spurted from Jaran's mouth which could only suffocate restrained.

His head briefly lifted, then drooped down to the ground as soon as the White Welut machete cut his throat. Only for a moment Jaran could flounder, then silent no longer wart. From his mouth and neck was fresh blood. White Welut immediately stepped away from the corpse of his opponent.

"Uncle Balungpati, use a weapon!" shouted Arya Duta suddenly.

White Welut immediately turned his head towards the fight between Balungpati and Pekik. Balungpati who did look desperate, immediately pulled out his sword. Now the fight is back in balance.

The tring!

Two swords clashed in space. Sparks of sparks glow from the two fiercely clashing weapons. Seemed Pekik jumped back with a grinning mouth. His right hand seemed to tremble and redden the saga. He lost a strong fight with his opponent.

"Toward you, after all...!" shouted Balungpati loudly.

At that time Balungpati jumped like lightning while waving his sword. The rapid Balungpati attack left Pekik flabbergasted. Hurriedly he raised his sword to fend off.

The tring!

"Akh!" Screeched stifled.

The sword in his hand shot out, slashing deep into the air. At that very instant, Balungpati turned his sword, and... Cras!

"Yes...!"

Pekik's body staggered accompanied by a long groan, then collapsed to the ground with fresh blood spurting from his chest that was torn into a sword. Balungpati looked at his opponent's body for a moment, then put his sword back into its sheath at the waist. A moment later Balungpati turned to face Arya Duta and Welut Putih who were standing next to the young man.

"I'm sure, they are the troublemakers in the Duchy of Asem Karang," said Arya Duta.

"True, Gusti," said Balungpati. "Only they're just clumsy."

"And for sure, their nest is around this Pull Forest," continued Welut Putih.

"Hm.., we've been tracking this forest for seven days. But there is no sign of being used as a hive of troublemakers," muttered Arya Duta slowly. "What do you think, Uncle Balungpati?"

"Would explore this forest again. If it is their nest here, we can report it to Gusti Panglima Lohgender," said Balungpati.

"Then, let's go right now" Arya Duta asked.

"Well, Gusti," almost as Balungpati and Welut Putih said.

The three people immediately continued their journey, re-exploring this Pull Forest. Arya Duta now has the spirit again after being sure to find the nest of troublemakers. For a moment he could forget his main task, looking for the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti.

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