Rajawali Sakti Swordsman

The Secret Puri Merah Bag. 7

Rangga could hardly believe his vision. It feels like a dream. Several times rubbed his eyes, but this person in front of him.... Nah! He's not a dream! This is the reality that he is really facing right now.

"You... You're Pandan?" still sounding doubtful Rangga's voice sounded.

"Yes, I'm Pandan Wangi. Who's that?" very soft voice of the woman.

Rangga tried to reaffirm his vision in the dimness of the moonlight. The woman standing in front of him was really Pandan Fragrant. The sweet, crisp, and naughty girl who had always been with him. The girl he had unwittingly loved.

Is he really Pandan Fragrant? Wasn't the girl already plunged into a very deep abyss? It is hard to believe that Pandan Wangi is still alive today. Even Rangga had considered him dead in the ravine there. But...

"Why bengong?" tegur Pandan Wangi's. His lips smiled.

"Oh! I.., I..," Rangga stuttered.

"You're alive?"

"The Almighty has not wanted me dead, Kakang," said Pandan Wangi.

"But...."

"You're astonished? I did fall into the abyss. But I managed to grab a prominent root, and it crept up to the edge. I don't blame you for thinking I'm dead, Brother. The gap is very deep. It doesn't even seem to have a basis. I myself do not know, why it can still live until now," said Pandan Wangi.

"Then why are you..."

"Ha ha ha...! It's just my cover. I wonder what is behind the mystery of Red Castle. Sorry, Sisang. I had to seem to be hostile to you. I'm doing this just so they don't suspect me."

Rangga frowned slightly. He still could not believe that the one standing in front of him was really Pandan Wangi. His mind was filled with all sorts of questions and a sense of shackling astonishment. His gaze swept over the corpses that were strewn around him. There were seven corpses lying with bodies covered in blood.

"That's the kind of people that we're supposed to exterminate, Kakang. They were indeed at the top of this hill, but not inside the Red Castle fort. They are the ones who should be your opponents, not the people of Red Castle," Pandan Wangi said, as if he could read Rangga's way of mind.

"Are they Dewi Sri Tungga Buana's men?" tanya Rangga.

"Ah, apparently you already know that too."

"Yes. I've been investigating the situation at Red Castle. Also the problems they are facing right now."

"Then, what's your next move?"

"I have to search and find the hiding place of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana."

"Why do you have to work so hard?"

"What do you mean, Pandan?"

"I can show you the place."

Again Rangga furrowed his brows.

"Don't wonder. All this time I've been sneaking into their lair, disguised as one of their own. Because I have the ability above them, then I was made a leader under Dewi Sri Tungga Buana."

"Where's their nest?" ask Rangga.

"Follow me!"

Pandan Wangi immediately walked towards the North. Rangga followed with the mind still covered with various kinds of questions. His eyes continued to observe every step of Pandan Wangi walking in front. Rangga did not get the difference. Only the question now, Pandan Wangi now did not bear the Dragon Geni sword and the Death Fan, but instead carried a three-pointed long spear.

As far as Rangga was concerned, Pandan Wangi never escaped from the two deadly weapons. Wherever Pandan Wangi went, the two weapons must have been with him. One real weirdness. And Rangga has not been able to get the answer now. Pandan Wangi walks fast like running. Inevitably Rangga also exert science to relieve the body to compensate for Pandan Wangi steps that are so light and fast.

"That's their nest!" Pandan Wangi pointed to a large building surrounded by a high wooden fence.

Rangga stood upright looking in the direction that Pandan Wangi pointed. There were some people standing guard around the building. Her clothes were nothing strange. They were all wearing ordinary clothes like people from the jungle. They all carry weapons of varying shapes.

"Sorry, I can only take you here" Pandan Wangi said.

"Wait on! Where are you going?" prevent Rangga.

"I have to go back. I don't want my disguise to open prematurely" said Pandan Wangi again.

"It's your mask!" Rangga handed over the black cloth headgear that he still held since earlier.

Pandan Wangi received it with sweet smiling lips. Then put the mask back on. Rangga no longer prevented Pandan Wangi from jumping quickly and running towards the building. Swordsman Rajawali Sakti continues to observe from a considerable distance and protected. Pandan Wangi was standing, upright in front of a gate that was guarded by four men armed with spears.

The gate opened, and Pandan Wangi stepped in, the girl's body vanished as the door closed again. There were only four spearmen still standing guard in front of the gate.

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Rangga had just set foot inside the Red Castle fort when Kandara Jaya ran up to him. The Rajawali Sakti warrior waited until Kandara Jaya was near. The crown prince's breathing was panting, as if he had just dashed far across a high hill. Rangga waited until Kandara Jaya could breathe quietly.

"What's wrong?" ask Rangga.

"I got information about Kitri Boga" said Kandara Jaya.

"Hm, then?"

"Kitri Boga was once held here, but has now been moved. She said, Dewi Sri Tungga Buana wants her to be a servant."

"You know where he was taken?" ask Rangga again.

"I don't know. They all no one knows, where Dewi Sri Tungga Buana lives. But some say Kitri Boga was taken to Kahyangan."

"You believe?"

"No!"

"Good! Any unreasonable information don't first believe the truth."

"You're alone, how?"

"I just found the residence of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana" said Rangga.

"You...?" Kandara Jaya stuttered.

"Yes. And I came here to seek you out on purpose. We'll go there both. We can save Kitri Boga, and I'll save Pandan Wangi."

"Pandan Fragrance...? Is he still alive?" again Kandara Jaya was shocked to the point that her mouth was open.

"I'm not sure myself. Either it's just because of my illusion, or there's someone similar to him. Or he really is still alive. But obviously, I met him. There's something strange, and I need to know before midnight."

"Then, what about our previous plan?" Kandara Jaya wants to ask for firmness.

"Stay implemented. That's why I need your help."

"I am always ready to help you, because I also have my own interest in this matter" Kandara Jaya said firmly.

"Night, I ask you to make a mess here" said Rangga half-whispering.

"Crazy!" sentak Kandara Jaya was shocked.

"Listen first, Kandara Jaya. I'm not done!"

"Okay, keep going."

"You're making a mess here wearing all-black clothes, and a black mask anyway. Then you run through the North wall, then head north. I'll wait for you there later. After that I will carry out the second plan. Maybe the time is a bit the same. And we can meet in the middle of the road" said Rangga explained his plan.

"Frankly, I don't understand what you mean yet" said Kandara Jaya confused.

"Look.... With the chaos here, it means that it will divert the attention of the people of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana here. Thus, I can freely tear down their headquarters! Of course while saving Kitri Boga and Pandan Wangi, if it is true that he is still alive or held there."

"Stay running, but time is accelerated"

Kandara Jaya still does not understand.

"The destruction will make Dewi Sri Tungga Buana angry, so it will speed up the time of the offering. That's when the original plan was executed, while you and Kitri Boga were safe across the ravine. I'll take care of them with my best friend, the giant eagle. It's a little distorted, but it's for your safety and Kitri Boga's."

"By letting you save your life by yourself? Nah! I have to come along anyway!" reject Kandara Jaya firmly.

"Trust me everything, Kandara Jaya. I don't mean to shrink your abilities. But this is for the sake of smooth planning all of us!"

Kandara Jaya is silent.

"The people of Red Castle have considered me their Great God. And this I will use to foster their belief that Goddess Sri Tungga Buana does not exist! Believe this. They will definitely rebel, and help me exterminate the people of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana.

"It feels hard for me to accept it, Rangga," muttered Kandara Jaya.

"Your job is also no less important, Kandara Jaya. I put you there on purpose, to keep the possibility that someone might run away. They are very numerous and tough. You can bring your soldiers to stand guard around the ravine."

"And that doesn't mean I have to wait across, does it?"

"You may cross back with your soldiers and confront anyone who tries to escape. Understood?"

"Yes, I'm starting to understand now. Only, who would contact the kingdom to bring the soldiers?"

"Kitri Boga, or you yourself!"

"How can I cross the abyss?" ask Kandara Jaya. He realized that his ability could not possibly cross that vast abyss.

"I'll set up a mine for you to cross. I'm sure that mine you can cross."

"Then, fine! I agree with your plan!" welcome to Kandara Jaya.

"Well! Now we're just waiting for the dark. Preferably, from now on do not appear in Red Castle."

"Then, where are we going?"

"Waiting beyond the castle's confines."

After saying so, Rangga quickly jumped through the tall and sturdy stone wall. Kandara Jaya followed without much further questioning. In just an instant, the two young men had been back outside the wall without anyone knowing. Rangga immediately invited Kandara Jaya into a very dense forest to wait for time while finalizing the existing plan.

The day keeps creeping further and further away. And the twilight began to creep closer to night. Thin fog began to come enveloping around the top of Bukit Arang Lawu. The sun slowly sank behind the hill. A dim atmosphere began to surround him. Cold air has also been gnawing at the skin.

At that time Kandara Jaya began to crawl closer to the Red Castle fort. The people of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana have returned to their usual duties of guarding around the stone walls. By plan. Kandara Jaya has just launched an action to disrupt the condition of the Red Castle fort if the moon is overhead.

Kandara Jaya observed the surroundings, looking for a gap to enter unnoticed by the heavily armed guards. He was a bit uncomfortable also wearing all-black clothes that Rangga took from one of the members of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana.

Meanwhile inside the Red Castle fortress, ten red-robed people were gathered on the steps of the castle which was in the middle of the circle of the fortress. They are Natrasoma and his friends.

"The Great Lord is gone. I don't know if I'm coming back or not" Natrasoma said.

"Will Gusti Dewa Agung free us from the influence and pressure of Goddess Sri Tungga Buana?" ask one of the.

"I don't know for sure. But it seems that the Great God does not like the actions of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana."

"Frankly, I'm sick of this. I think I want to fight!"

"We can't just do it. Remember that! The Great Leader of the Red Castle was still their prisoner. And as long as he's in their hands, we can't do anything."

"I think we can throw them out."

"Indeed. But the safety of the Supreme Leader must be considered as well. Remember that! Twenty people have died because of their stupidity. I don't want to waste my life without careful calculation."

"Yes.., you should have said this to the Great God. I'm sure, the Great God Gusti is willing to help us expel them."

"Already! And the Great God promised to punish Goddess Sri Tungga Buana."

"Is that right, Natrasoma?"

"That's a promise of a Great God! We just have to wait for the right time!"

The talks and conversations are ongoing. They spoke slowly and half whispered. But sometimes it stops if one of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana's men passes by. From the tone of the conversation, it is clear that they are looking forward to the right time to be free from the clutches of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana.

The night kept creeping up and getting late. The situation in the Red Castle fortress began to gradually quiet. While the ten people in red robes, began to leave the castle section. But just now they stepped up a few acts, all of a sudden....

"Please.... A fire...!"

Seen a large fire blazing from the southern part of the Red Castle fort. Several red-robed people were running around, trying to extinguish the growing flames. Not to mention that they were able to extinguish the fire, suddenly there were more cries from the East. And it looks there the fire has burned the existing building. The atmosphere of the night was initially calm, suddenly rowdy by cries and voices of orders to extinguish the growing fire and spread to other buildings.

The chaotic atmosphere was increasing with the appearance of a black body flashed quickly beating the people of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana.' In just a short time, several bodies were bathed in blood. The movement of that black body figure was extremely fast and sudden. Every time that black body figure appeared, no less than five lives were lost.

"Natrasoma, look!" exclaimed one of the red-robed men standing near Natrasoma.

Natrasoma quickly turned his gaze towards the designated direction. At that moment the black body figure was flashing rapidly towards the five armed men. So fast was his movement, that all that seemed was a shadow. Five people were already lying covered in blood on his body. Very quickly the figure of the body was lost, like swallowed by the darkness of the night.

"Impossible., impossible!" Natrasoma shook his head.

"You know, Natrasoma?"

"I can't believe it! The man was dressed in black. It is impossible that the special bodyguard of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana who did this all," muttered Natrasoma in disbelief.

No one else makes a sound. Everyone shut up. Meanwhile, flames continued to burn devouring the buildings that stood around the Red Castle. Most of the red-robed people secured the castle. Some are trying to extinguish the fire that continues to burn ferociously.

Other activities are seen in people who dress like martial jungle figures. They were preoccupied with a black figure that appeared suddenly and disappeared suddenly too. There are no more, how many people are without life. The black body figure disappeared after mowing down five more people. At that moment, the fire began to be overrun.

"Is this the promise of a Great God...?" Natrasoma wondered in the day.

Natrasoma surrounds buildings that are left with rubble only. Smoke still billowed from the burning embers. Occasionally the fire again blazed from the embers blown by the wind. But it was quickly extinguished. Natrasoma nodded his head. The buildings that were burned were where the people of Dewi Sri Tungga Buana rested Not a single residence of the Red Castle people was hit by the fire.

"Worship praise to the Great God..," sighed Natrasoma slowly.

"What are you muttering, Natrasoma?"

"Oh!" Natrasoma. A red-robed man suddenly stood beside him.

"I am grateful for this incident" Natrasoma said.

"Hm..., are you grateful under these circumstances?''

"Yes, look at it! Didn't the Great God have fulfilled his promise? And I'm sure Gusti Dews the Great has just given a warning by burning down their resting buildings."

"Maybe too. But why didn't the Great God Gusti slaughter them?"

"The Great Lord must have had other wisdom. I'm sure one day, they'll step off this place we love."

There is no law at all. Natrasoma looked over, and...

"Hey!"

Natrasoma was completely shocked to death. The person he was talking to earlier had disappeared somewhere. He dyed looking around but nil. In this place so many people were in red robes with exactly the same cut and pattern. The difference is only in the necklace that each person wears in red robes. And that was not noticed at all by Natrasoma.

"Ah, I'm sure. It must have been a Great God in disguise" Natrasoma murmured. "Luckily, I didn't say anything wrong...."

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