Rajawali Sakti Swordsman

The Secret of Red Castle Eps. Bag 12. 1

THE NIGHT is not late yet. Strong wind spread the dew points, accompanied by a thick fog that enveloped the entire Arang Lawu Hill. The goddess of the night peered out from behind the pitch-black clouds. The light was so dim, as if it had no power to illuminate the sky on this.

Several times the lightning struck, splitting the sky, deafening and blinding the eyes. Tonight nature around Bukit Arang Lawu as if wrathful. But the inhospitable nature, did not make dozens of people who were on the hillside stop the action. Two groups of humans are fighting at the risk of their lives.

"Hajar, kill, seraaang...!"

Loud cries evoked the echoing spirit of breaking the silence of the night, mingling into one with clanking guns interspersed with shrill screams. And all of it was accompanied by bodies that were covered in blood. Rainwater spots began to fall adding to the gloomy atmosphere tonight.

Circumstances around the slopes of Arang Lawu Hill become as if ravaged as hundreds of giants. Small big trees are falling. The rocks are falling apart. Not to mention the bodies of humans and horses overlapping each other uncertain direction. The smell of blood spreading pierced the nose. But that state did not relax the spirit of the two groups that were fighting. They no longer paid attention to the increasingly heavy rain spilling from the sky.

"Retreat...!" suddenly one loud scream sounded thunderous.

It appeared that one group wearing uniforms like royal soldiers was moving backwards while continuing to hold on. Another group, mostly wearing loose red clothing, continued to attack.

"Reverse.... Back off...!"

The group wearing the uniform of soldiers immediately ran backwards to save themselves. While the rain was getting heavier, followed by thunderous lightning that struck.

"Enough!" a loud voice suddenly snapped.

One of them was wearing a loose red robe, raising his hands high up. The wand was notched like a snake clasped in his right hand. The man's face was invisible, as it was blocked by the red robe that covered his entire head and face.

"Come, back!" his orders.

People who are partly red-robed and partly dressed as ordinary people, stepped hastily to leave the slopes of Bukit Arang Lawu. They headed to the top of the dark hill covered in a thick blackened fog.

Meanwhile the other group, all dressed in warrior uniforms, descended the hillside. They only stopped after arriving at a large enough plain. On the plains, stood several white tents. One of the largest tents stood among the other tents that surrounded it.

Survivors of the battle soon entered the tent, sheltering from the increasingly heavy rain. Two men entered the largest tent. Inside the tent had apparently been waiting for a young man wearing beautiful clothes with beads of pure gold and silver.

The young man had a yellow complexion. His face was clean and handsome as innocent. His eyes were clear and gentle, yet it emitted the light of the authority of a leader. The two well-built men who were soaking wet, immediately sat down cross-legged after saluting by holding both of his palms to the front of his nose.

"Hamba facing, Gusti Pangeran Kandara Jaya," said one worshiper.

"I already know, Uncle Lawawi Girang. It is not easy to fight people who have been possessed by the devil, "slowly and authoritatively the voice of Prince Kandara Jaya.

"Pardon the servant, Gusti Prince," said Lawawi Girang.

"There's still time to start over. Hm.jeez. What about you, Uncle Karpatala? How many of your soldiers have died?"

"His certainty has not been gained, Gusti. But I estimate about fifteen. Meanwhile, the soldiers led by Adi Barong Geti were all killed. Adi Barong Geti himself was seriously injured. That's all I can report now, Gusti Prince," Karpatala said as he offered prayers.

"Ahhh..," Prince Kandara Jaya let out a long sigh. His eyes were blank straight ahead.

It has been three nights they are on the slopes of this Arang Lawu Hill. For the first night of this attack, they suffered quite a defeat. Nearly fifty soldiers were killed. Not to mention the severely or lightly injured, while the rest are now in a state of fatigue. Prince Kandara Jaya breathed a few times.

The task he carried this time was quite heavy but everything was accepted with a spacious heart. He knew that what he would face this time was not the people or ordinary soldiers of another kingdom. But the people who have the magic are quite high. And again on average they have a science of canuragan that is not low. For this reason, Prince Kandara Jaya needs to bring two retainers who have a fairly high level of intelligence as well.

"Because Uncle both rest. I will ask for guidance from the Almighty" Prince Kandara Jaya said.

"Hamba beg yourself, Gusti," said Lawawi Girang while inching backwards.

"Hm, please," Prince Kandara Jaya raised his hand forward.

The two courtiers came out of a large tent occupied by Prince Kandara Jaya. The twenty-five-year-old prince remained seated cross-legged in his place, with his palms on his knees. Both of his eyes closed.

Prince Kandara Jaya tries to get in touch with the Creator, to ask for instructions so that this heavy task can be carried out as desired by Father Prabu Balaraga. Indeed, some of the tasks his father gave him could be carried out well and satisfactorily. But this one task.... Prince Kandara Jaya feels that he will get a difficult obstacle.

Of the several spies spread, it was reported that the Red Castle horde was a group of demon humans who always messed up the Mandaraka Kingdom territory. The way they work is really just like the devil. Come and go like a shadow, but always leave riots and disasters for the people.

The activities of this horde of demons became the talk of the palace. Prabu Balaraga also ordered to quell the hordes that troubled the people.

That is why Prince Kandara Jaya is on the slopes of Bukit Arang Lawu. Indeed, according to the telik password spread to the corners of the country' The Red Castle hordes nest at the top of Arang Lawu Hill.

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Early in the morning Prince Kandara Jaya was out of the tent. He walked slowly around the tents that filled around the slopes of Arang Lawu Hill. Remnants of rainwater last night still pool in some places Rerumputan around it is also not dry. The fog was still quite thick enveloping the surroundings. Blocking the sunlight peering out from behind the hill.

Two spear-wielding warriors had been accompanying him ever since the young prince came out of the tent. Prince Kandara Jaya stopped stepping when he saw a man standing upright looking towards the top of the hill covered in thick fog.

On his waist hung a sword with a handle decorated with five red stones, "Uncle Lawawi Girang..," call Prince Kandara Jaya.

"Oh!" the man who turned out to be Lawawi Girang, quickly turned around and put his hands together in front of his chest.

"What are you walking here, Uncle?" ask Prince Kandara Jaya as he steps closer. He again stopped after the distance was only three ten steps away in front of Lawawi Girang.

"Hamba is thinking of a way to reach the top of the hill, Gusti," said Lawawi Girang.

"Have you found that way?"

"Not yet."

"Yeah, it is difficult to reach that place" said Prince Kandara Jaya slowly.

"But I intend to go there myself."

"ah! Too dangerous, Uncle Lawawi Girang. With even a hundred warriors we have not been able to reach the top yet! Especially if you are alone? No, Uncle! Don't take the danger yourself!"

"According to the servant, that's the only way the best. Slaves would sneak in to investigate their strength. That's it, Gusti. It is impossible for a servant alone to take care of them. But we will not be able to complete this task, while we are still blind to their power" Lawawi Girang explained.

"But you don't go alone, Uncle," Prince Kandara Jaya could accept the reason his daughter met.

"If Gusti Prince doesn't mind, I'll take Gusti Adi Kitri Boga."

Prince Kandara Jaya did not immediately reply. Lawawi Girang's request made him think twice. Kitri Boga is a young retainer who has no experience in combat. In addition, Kitri Boga is also the second son of Maha Patih Sangga Buana. It was hard to allow Kitri Boga to go on that deadly journey.

Indeed Kitri Boga has got the blessing of his father to participate in this dangerous task. But Prince Kandara Jaya still doubts the ability of the young man who is only twenty years old. After all, the safety of Kitri Boga in his hands while he had promised Maha Patih Sangga Buana to keep the safety of his son.

"Hamba knew Gusti would not allow Gusti Adi Kitri Boga. But I believe that Maha Patih's son Sangga Buana has the ability to be reckoned with," said Lawawi Girang softly.

"Uncle Patih Sangga Buana is indeed a person who is empowered and highly educated. But that doesn't mean his son is like his father, Uncle. He had never entered the battlefield. And actually, I am hard to accept in this task," said Prince Kandara Jaya.

"Hamba understands, Gusti."

"Will no one else be with you?" Prince Kandara Jaya gives another option.

"It does not feel, Gusti," said Lawawi Girang after thinking for a long time.

Prince Kandara Jaya was silent for a while. His heart still feels heavy to allow Kitri Boga to participate with Lawawi Girang through the top of Arang Lawu Hill. For a moment the young prince looked at the mist-covered hilltop, then let out a long and heavy sigh. His view shifted back to Lawawi Girang who was still waiting for his decision.

"You need to know, Uncle Lawawi Girang. I promised Uncle Maha Patih Sangga Buana to keep Kitri Boga safe. That's why I didn't let him fight last night either. But I gave him another task that did not invite great danger," said Prince Kandara Jaya quietly but sounded firmly full of authority.

Lawawi Girang lowered his head. It looked like he was thinking hard, but I don't know what he was thinking at the time. But from the look of his eyes, still hope that his lord gave permission Kitri Boga to participate to the top of Arang Lawu Hill.

"I will allow Kitri Boga to come with you, provided you promise to keep your life safe" continued Prince Kandara Jaya firmly.

"Hamba swore, Gusti," sahut Lawawi Girang beamed.

"alright. When are you leaving?

"Remember, Uncle. You must take care of Kitri Boga's safety. And I only gave you three days. More than that, I will go to the top of Bukit Arang Lawu alone!" the words of Prince Kandara Jaya.

"Hamba will always remember Gusti's words" said Lawawi Girang.

"Go, my prayer with you." "Hamba beg yourself, Gusti," said Lawawi Girang.

After saluting, Lawawi Girang stepped towards the tent. Prince Kandara Jaya took a deep breath. He made a very hard decision. The actual decision was very contrary to his own conscience. The young prince's gaze was fixed to the top of Bukit Arang Lawu. He looked up when his ears heard footsteps approaching.

Sawawi Girang with a handsome young man in white walked up to Prince Kandara Jaya. The handsome young man was carrying a sword on his back. His clothes were tight in white, thus mapping out his sturdy and sturdy body. The two people immediately saluted after arriving in front of Prince Kandara Jaya.

"Please carry out the sacred duty of the kingdom. In three days' time you guys don't come back, I'll catch up" said Prince Kandara Jaya.

Lawawi Girang and Kitri Boga saluted again, then passed away. Prince Kandara Jaya continued to look at the two people who began to climb the slopes of Bukit Arang Lawu. He only turned his body after the backs of Lawawi Girang and Kitri Boga vanished from his sight. For a moment the young prince took a deep breath, then his legs swayed slowly back towards his tent.

"Ah, why is my day so bad...?" whispered Prince Kandara Jaya in heart.

The head of Prince Kandara Jaya shook his head, trying to throw away the bad thoughts that suddenly hit his mind. Nothing like this has ever been felt in a task before. For some reason, suddenly his heart became uncertain. Is this a sign something is going to happen?

Back Prince Kandara Jaya shook his head. He did not want to think about the things that made him so small a day in carrying out the duties charged by Prabu Balaraga. He must be able to control himself and think calmly in order to act appropriately with careful calculations.

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Meanwhile, the journey through Lawawi Girang and Kitri Boga increasingly difficult. They have to go through the ravine and climb the steep rock walls that can landslide at any time. Not to mention the dense forest that blocked their journey. But the two men did not give up. They continued to walk tirelessly, now sweat has soaked the clothes, even though the air on Bukit Arang Lawu is very cold and covered in fog.

Their journey came to a halt when ahead stretched a wide and deep ravine. So deep that the bottom of the abyss was not visible. Only thick fog and darkness were visible within the abyss. They stood upright on the lips of the ravine. The journey they had to go through was long.

"We can't jump over this chasm, Uncle," said Kitri Boga.

Lawawi Girang just sighed. It was impossible for them to jump over such a wide chasm. The science of lightening the body that is owned will not be able to cross the abyss with just one jump. It needs a buffer to be able to attach the body to reach across. In the middle of the abyss it was empty. There is no single plant that can be used as a foothold.

"If they can cross this abyss, there are certainly means that can be used," Kitri Boga half muttered.

"ah! Right, right!" Lawawi Girang gasped as if reminded "There must be something that can be used as a tool to cross this ravine."

"Maybe they're using mines" Kitri Boga said.

"Maybe, too" muttered Lawawi Girang.

"Or a milestone set in the middle."

"Then, we have to go down the rim of this ravine, Uncle."

"It could take a long time, Gusti. While the time given by Gusti Kandara Jaya is only three days."

"We split up, and meet again here" suggested Kitri Boga.

"Don't! It's better to be together," argued Lawawi Girang.

"Why? Doesn't that mean wasting time?"

Lawawi Girang did not answer. There was no way he would let Kitri Boga be alone in this dangerous area. He had sworn to keep this young man safe with his life. Lawawi Girang spread his gaze around. His brain turned hard to find a way to cross this abyss without leaving Kitri Boga on any footpath.

"Uncle...."

"Before, Gusti," cut off the Lawawi Girang quickly.

Lawawi Girang suddenly jumped on top of a tree. His hand snatched some tendrils dangling from the large trees around the edge of this ravine. He came back again carrying some fairly long and strong tendrils.

"With this tendril, we can cross the gorge," said Lawawi Girang.

Kitri Boga frowned. "I guess, twenty tendrils are enough to reach the other side," continued Lawawi Girang while connecting the tips of the tendrils.

Kitri Boga just paid attention. Lawawi Girang connected more than twenty long tendrils. The tendrils do look strong, and enough to get to the other side.

Lawawi Girang tied one end of the vine to a tree on the edge of the gorge. Then the other end is tied to his left wrist. Lawawi Girang took a piece of bark that was quite large in size, then stood upright on the lip of the ravine.

"What will Uncle do?" ask Kitri Boga.

"I will jump over this chasm" said Lawawi Girang.

"Crazy! This gap is so wide! You won't be able to get to the other side!" sentak Kitri Boga was shocked.

"Indeed. But with this bark, I can get to the other side, "so calm Lawawi Gi rang said.

"Don't make a fool of it, Uncle. What if two jumps aren't enough?"

"Gusti can kick this tendril strongly, so I can be attracted back here by borrowing Gusti's jolt power," said Lawawi Girang.

Kitri Boga begins to understand the mind path of Lawawi Girang. Then he took two pieces of bark. Lawawi Girang looked at him with a slightly wrinkled forehead.

"What are the bark for?" tanya Lawawi Girang's.

"To be on guard," replied Kitri Boga. "If it fails, rather than having to go back, I'd rather throw this bark under your feet. And this bark you can make a pedestal to increase the energy of encouragement! How's it?"

"Good!" puji Lawawi Girang smiled.

While Lawawi Girang took a swing, then jumped up high in the air across a large gaping wide gorge. Not to mention reaching in the middle, Lawawi Girang's body slid down. Quickly removed the bark in his hand, and with the tip of the foot was trapped by the bark. His body bounced back into the air, circling several times.

Exactly what Kitri Boga suspected, Lawawi Girang again swooped down before reaching the opposite edge of the gorge. As fast as lightning Kitri Boga threw the bark at the foot of Lawawi Girang. Agilely the retainer pecked at the bark under his feet. Back his body bounces into the air, then perched right on the lips of the ravine.

Kitri Boga held her thumb up high. Then he jumped up, and ran over the outstretched tendrils held by Lawawi Girang. It was so beautiful that Kitri Boga ran over the tendrils that stretched across the gorge. The young man then bouncy beautifully set his foot beside Lawawi Girang. The retainer then tied the tip of the tendril he held to the tree. Truly admired the science of lightening the body owned by Kitri Boga.

"Let's go on again, Uncle," Kitri Boga asked.

"Come, Gusti," said Lawawi Girang.

"Which way are we now?" ask Kitri Boga.

"The top of the hill is on the east side.

We should head East" said Lawawi Girang.

"Come, it's gonna be a little night. We have to reach that peak before dark."

"Impossible, Gusti. At the very least, tomorrow morning can only reach the peak."

"We use the science of running fast, Uncle. I don't think traveling east is that hard anymore."

"But we have to be vigilant. I'm sure they set a trap around the top of this hill."

"All right, but we have to be quick!"

"Come, Gusti."

The two men immediately moved towards the top of Bukit Arang Lawu. Lawawi Girang was forced to compensate Kitri Boga who uses the science of running fast. Actually he disagreed, but had to follow him as well. Lawawi Girang had always been beside this young man. At least he did not want to get ahead or be left behind. The safety of this young man was more important than his own life.

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