
In addition to the area is very dangerous, the Crater of Hell also holds many mysteries. Until now, it means that it has been three days, Sangga Kelana was not caught by the news. Sanggabawung has been lying down as a rotten corpse, with the crushed body gnawed by hundreds of venomous snakes.
So ferocious was the area, could it be that the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti and the Death Fan were there? It was difficult, even though he was a powerful figure. It can be seen from some of the black forest leaders who just wait at the boundary of the Crater of Hell. That's why they've thought a thousand times about it.
And it was also realized very well by Rangga and Pandan Wangi. They know how dangerous it is to be in that area. As for Rangga, he also did not want to risk too much, because the people of the martial jungle who wanted his head for a thousand pieces of gold money, waiting there. That's why they weren't actually there.
"How is the development of Kali Anget Village?" ask Rangga to Pandan Wangi who always observes the state of the village and the people of the jungle.
"There are new developments" said Pandan Wangi.
"You mean?" Rangga.
"There will soon be the appointment of a new village chief, and the candidate will be only one, Ki Karangseda," Pandan Wangi explained.
"Lantas, how did Suryadenta and his sisters act?"
"They kept trying to find Ki Jatirekso and Jaka Wulung. According to the news that was broadcast, Ki Jatirekso was the one who invited the figures of the martial jungle. But Suryadenta and his sisters do not believe.they suspect, Ki Karangseda and Ki Pungkur are the mastermind behind all this," explained Pandan Wangi again.
"I expected it..," muttered Rangga slowly, as if convinced that evil would finally be uncovered.
"I also got information that Ki Karangseda is secretly in contact with the Coral Island Demon Woman" continued Pandan Wangi.
"Who is he?" asked Rangga a little surprised.
"Old woman, but still looking young and beautiful. He was a powerful figure who came from Coral Island. In the past, Ki Jatirekso also had contact with the woman, when she was both young. But, at that time he was still famous as the Swordsman of Iron Punch."
"Forwardly," pinta Rangga when Pandan Wangi stopped.
"I don't know for sure, what's the connection between them. But clearly, before the incident happened, Ki Jatirekso had indeed ordered Jaka Wulung to look for you," continued Pandan Wangi.
"seeking me? What's for?" ask Rangga astonished.
"That's all I can get" said Pandan Wangi.
For a moment Rangga pondered. His forehead was furrowed deeply, as if he was thinking hard to digest all the information, It is not entirely clear, but a little more can be used as a picture. Then Rangga let out a long sigh, his head looking up at the clear blue sky from the clouds. Looks like the sun is starting to lean west, while the light is no longer stinging.
Slowly Pendekar Rajawali Sakti rise. His eyes were straight at the Crater of Hell. From such a high enough place, he could clearly see the shape of the area. In the blink of an eye, the shape is similar to a crater, but overgrown with very dense trees, and surrounded by small hills like a new natural fortress. To get there, there is only one way, which is through the village of Kali Anget.
"The only way to open this veil, we run to meet Ki Jatirekso," muttered Rangga slowly, as if talking to himself.
"I don't think so" argued Pandan Wangi.
"Hm.., you think?" Rangga.
"The Coral Island Demon Woman!" sahut Pandan Wangi.
Rangga again scrunched his forehead. Indeed, the woman must have known everything. It's just that it's impossible to get any information out of him. How is it possible, it is clear in this matter that he is always in contact with Ki Karangseda.
On the other hand, to contact Ki Jatirekso or Jaka Wulung, it seems less appropriate. Not just time-consuming, but they don't know where to look? And no one knows where they are now. Except.... Yep! Except, only one knows. And that's also a possibility.
"Come with me, Pandan!" exclaiming Rangga with a sudden riba and immediately jumped.
"Where?" tanya Pandan Wangi immediately jumped.
"Follow it!"
Meanwhile, far outside the boundaries of Kali Anget Village in the South, there appears to be a small house with walled boards and roofed leaves of grass. The house seemed to be hidden, as it was surrounded by large and small trees. It looked quiet like it was uninhabited. But inside the house there is Ki Jatirekso and Jaka Wulung who are sitting on a bamboo divan. While in front of them, sitting on pandan mats, an old woman was weaving a thinly mashed bamboo.
The woman is Nyi Nirah, mother of Ki Jarirrekso which also means grandmother of Jaka Wulung. His body looks very thin covered with flowers that have been shabby. While the wrinkles of the skin filled the entire body. The rows of black teeth will be visible when he evaporates wide. But under such circumstances, he still had clear eyes, a sign that he had contents in his body. In his age that has reached a hundred years more, Nyi Nirah can still weave bamboo. Seen from the fingers of his hand that nimble weaving.
"When are you going back to Kali Anget Village, Rekso?" tanya Nyi Nirah broke the silence. His voice still sounded gallant despite the trembling.
"Maybe not" said Ki Jarirrekso slowly.
"Are you sorry to see your people miserable? I know very well who Ki Karangseda is, his character and behavior is exactly with his late father. I'm not sure it was because he wanted to avenge his father's death" Nyi Nirah said, recalling his past.
"Maybe so too, ma'am," Ki Jatirekso said.
"Your father was also a warrior. It was he who killed Karangseda's father for defending his honor as a man. There is a man in this world who can be silent when he sees his wife being taken away. Well, he didn't actually kill, but I did! I was the one who stuck the Pancasona's heirloom knife into his chest. I'm proud of your father, Rekso. He was willing to take responsibility, even though he had to die at the gallows. From that moment on, I no longer wanted to step on Kali Anget Village," there was a fondness to Nyi Nirah's voice.
"Easy, Mom. No need to remember that incident. I've forgotten about it. That is why, why I am willing to be chosen as the village head, even though I am aware, events like the one happening right now as a result," Ki Jarirrekso said trying to calm his mother's heart.
"The news has been widely spread, that you are the one who invited the jungle to decapitate the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti," said Nyi Nirah.
"Let them guess that, Mom. Let Karangseda laugh with his victory. In the end, the people can decide. I don't think I can do anything anymore. I can only see and see!" slightly depressed Ki Jatirekso's voice.
"What if they believe you invited those people? I also heard that among them there is now the Coral Island Demon Woman," Nyi Nirah gave a choice.
"I will face the woman. He'll never stop teasing me before I cut off his neck!" geram also Ki Jatirekso reminded so.
"You won't be able to, Rekso. He's not your opponent.
"I'd rather die at his hands than be a game doll!"
"But, after all, she's still your wife. I, can feel her feelings because I'm a girl too, Rekso. As vast as a tigress, she would not be able to prey on her own family and offspring. It's likely that he just wants to vent his heartache on you. But he didn't mean to harm you, let alone kill you" Nyi Nirah reminded.
In this world, there are indeed so many things that are difficult to understand by common sense and sound mind. Everything that feels impossible sometimes comes true. Either it's in a straight way or allied with the devil. Anyway, all the ways taken by humans to find self-satisfaction. Humans are the most selfish creatures on earth!
For a moment Ki Jatirekso glanced at Jaka Wulung. Since then, his son's eyes have never looked out. Jaka Wulung is the only child of his marriage to Telasih, the Demon Woman of Coral Island. But, since he was ten days old, Jaka Wulung never knew who his mother was. Ki Jatirekso always said that his mother had died in childbirth.
"Dad...!" Call Jaka Wulung suddenly.
Ki Jatirekso immediately got up and approached the young man. He tilted his head through the slightly open window. Seeming a little far ahead, there were two shadows of human bodies running - a little girl came up to this house. The two white and blue shadows flashed from behind the trees.
"You know those two guys, Rekso?" ask Nyi Nirah who is without following.
"It's not clear yet" said Ki Jatirekso who was no longer surprised to hear his mother's question. He knows who his mother is. The woman could hear and distinguish the motion from a considerable distance. Because he has perfect distance hearing.
"The two men have very high knowledge, the swing of his legs is so light and smooth" murmured Nyi Nirah as he tried to get up.
Seeing that, Jaka Wulung immediately jumped up and helped his grandmother stand up. Then he was led near the window. Although she did not need help walking, she let her only granddaughter help. Even he smiled proudly at Jaka Wulung. While Ki Jatirekso gave a place so that his mother could more clearly look outside.
"One man and one woman. They are very young" Nyi Nirah said after looking out for a while. "Ah There is a sword on the back. It is so similar to the head of a bird. Really a matching couple. Ck ck...."
"Broker Rajawali Sakti..," muttered Ki Jarirekso quietly.
"Who...?" ask Nyi Nirah.
But before the woman's question was answered, Ki Jarirrekso had already checked out. So fast, he knew he was standing straight in front of the hut. Ki Jatirekso looked like he was blocking two people who were getting closer to the cottage. Is it true Ki Jatirekso's conjecture and vision?
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What Nyi Nirah heard and felt was indeed true. The two people who came were the Swordsman Rajawali Sakti and the Fan of Death. They immediately stopped stepping after the distance was close to Ki Jatirekso. While from inside the cottage, Nyi Nirah to the outside accompanied by Jaka Wulung.
Rangga immediately ducked down, saluting the old woman who was already standing beside Ki Jatirekso. Nyi Nirah replied with a nod as a swordsman met a fellow swordsman.
"If my vision is not wrong, is it really a grandmother named Nyi Nirah?" asked Rangga to make sure.
"Yes, young man. How do you know my name?" reply Nyi Nirah politely, balancing the courtesy of Rangga.
"The Rainbow Aunts are many stories about grandmothers."
"Ah, yes..., how is she doing now? Are his two nephews healthy and at home living there?"
"Everything's fine, Nyi."
Nyi Nirah glanced at Jaka Wulung who was standing beside her father.
"Jaka! Why are you silent like a statue? Come on, pay your respects to your uncle!" the Sentak Nyi Nirah.
Jaka Wulung became confused, he hurriedly bowed, saluted. Rangga smiled and replied with a bow anyway. The situation, not only surprised Ki Jatirekso and his son, Jaka Wulung. Pandan Wangi is like that. They were astonished to see Nyi Nirah and Rangga as if they had known each other, so that mutual respect was such.
"I already know a lot about you, Rangga. Even though I've been locked up here for decades, but every single thing outside, I can always follow it. Pelangi's sister said that she has raised you as a brother, and of course you are also my brother" Nyi Nirah said with a big smile.
"Thank you" said Rangga.
"Let's just have a chat inside" asked Nyi Nirah.
Rangga immediately took Pandan Wangi's hand and followed the steps of Nyi Nirah accompanied by Ki Jatirekso and Jaka Wulung. Soon, they were sitting on the floor of the cottage, which was plank and covered in pandan mats. Jaka Wulung immediately prepared some wine jars and glass from mashed bamboo.
"Please" Nyi Nirah invited his guests to drink.
Rangga immediately raised the glass that had been filled with sweet wine by Jaka Wulung. While Pandan Wangi also drank after Nyi Nirah and Ki Jatirekso drank from the same urn. Jaka Wulung just sat next to his grandmother. In his mind is still covered with various kinds of questions about Rangga and his grandmother who are so respectful to each other.
"Is there anything special until you come here? Or just a stopover?" asked Nyi Nirah after a moment of silence.
"Actually I deliberately came here, but unexpectedly instead met with Ki Jatirekso and Jaka Wulung's sister here," said Rangga while glancing at two men who sat flanking Nyi Nirah.
"Hm.., yeah, yeah...! I know." Nyi Nirah nodded.
"To be frank, Nyi. From the beginning I can't believe that Ki Jatirekso invited the heroes to kill me" said Rangga honestly. "And I came here, actually also to ask Nyi for help. Because according to Aunt Rainbow, Nyi has advantages that no one else has."
"Ki Jatirekso told me everything. All of this was only because of someone's old grudge against Jatirekso. I don't know why you're the scapegoat."
Then without being asked, Jatirekso immediately told everything that happened a few years ago, until it had a long tail until now. While Rangga was a little surprised, after finding out that Ki Jatirekso was the son of Nyi Nirah. The question is now clear! The mercenaries are deliberately brought in to disrupt the atmosphere, which is actually just to cover up the bad intentions of Ki Karangseda.
"I know where the demonic woman lives" said Jaka Wulung.
"Where do you know, Jaka?" ask Ki Jatirekso.
"I have been investigating all this time who provided a thousand gold coins. Sorry, Dad. I did all this to clear my father's name" Jaka Wulung explained.
Unasked, Jaka Wulung immediately recounted his experience stalking Ki Karangseda and Ki Pungkur who went to the temporary residence of the Coral Island Demon Woman. While alternately, Rangga immediately recounted, that he had managed to bring the jungle characters out of Kali Anget Village and towards the Crater of Hell.
Now in the hut they heard telling each other, what they had been going through while looking for a way out. Now Rangga already knows the problem, who should be given support and who to fight. Suddenly his heart was hot, because it was made a scapegoat by Ki Karangseda and the Coral Island Demon Woman. Apparently they used the past to overthrow Ki Jatirekso. A wicked plan neatly arranged.
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