Rebellion, A Killer's Little Note

Episode 21

Ayodya continued to walk through the forest that was still unspoiled by humans. his feet were tired and he was still not used to this new body.His head was dizzy thinking about the events that a few hours ago he experienced. All is beyond common sense. How he escaped death and used the bodies of others. Outlandish. Yes, Ayodya felt foreign to herself.

As the sun began to shine on the path through it, a docking sound was heard from behind. With great expectation Ayodya turned and waited. The girl intends to hitchhike. His feet were already very limp and almost lost the strength to stand on foot.

Not long after that the dock approached where Ayodya was standing.he immediately greeted.

" Sir, can I hitchhike?"

The docker stared fixedly at Ayodya, before finally nodding and allowing her to board.

" Where are you going anyway? It's still morning to travel"

Ayodya smiled before answering. "You're looking for work in the village next to Pakdhe. But it was the dock that drove me the tires off. I continued on foot"

The coachman began to slowly advance his dock after making sure Ayodya was sitting well.

" Honestly you are ayu, I really want to go back to the next village after buying some goods ordered Raden Ajeng Putu Ayu"

" Who is Pakde?" ask Ayodya interested

" Raden Ajeng Putu Ayu is the son of Raden Mas Budiraja. Former village chief who was deposed because of an event". Without Ayodya noticing, the coachman's eyes glazed over.

"Raden Ajeng now only lives a kara. No young man wants to ask for it. All because of someone who has maliciously slandered the family. Don't you want to find a job? I'll ask Raden Ajeng, maybe he'll hire you"

The face of Ayodya sumringah heard the words of the coachman. He quickly nodded.

" I want Pakde" he said

Without Ayodya realizing it, fate had slowly led him down a long road that would later be covered with a lot of spilled blood.

***

After spending quite a long time on the journey, the dokar began to enter a quiet village. There were not many activities that Ayodya could see. Residents seem reluctant to leave the house in addition to working in the garden. Ayodya noticed, the dokar continued to drive north. Until finally arrived at a secluded house. The only house directly adjacent to the wilderness or Alas Tohpati. The forest is believed to be very haunted and sacred by the surrounding population.

Javanese house thick with teak wood gebyok spoils the eyes of Ayodya. At first glance he saw a resemblance to the grandmother's house. After the dock stopped perfectly, Ayodya went down and helped the coachman to bring things down.

" It's ayu, don't do it. Let pakdhe alone" refused the coachman

But Ayodya continued to help until the door opened. Two women walked slowly towards them. One is older and the other younger.

" Sir, who is that?" asked the older woman looking at Ayodya.

The coachman asked Ayodya to approach them.

" This is ayu from the village to the west. Cah ayu this out of the village to find a job" he replied.

The middle-aged woman turned to the young lady next to her. Ayodya was nervous as the woman looked at her fixedly.

" I am Putu Ayu, the owner of this house. What's yourname?" tannya

"I am Ayodya ndoro" Ayodya replied softly

"If you are looking for a job, I will hire you. Budhe Goddess needs someone to help her take care of me and this house. In this house there are only three of us. Me, Budhe Dewi and Pakdhe Jawir. If you really want to, please work here" he said.

Ayodya nodded quickly. The woman called Budhe Dewi smiled and walked over.

"Let's go ahead, help me put these things in the kitchen. Then help me cook"

Ayodya quickly returned to lift the items that Pakdhe Jawir had taken down and followed Budhe Dewi into the house. While Raden Ajeng Putu Ayu, went back into his room without speaking again.

***

Raden Ajeng Putu Ayu was the son of a village chief who was deposed by his rival in a ruthless manner. His family was slandered to have allied themselves with the devil, until they were excommunicated.

"The events of the night are still firmly attached to the memory of budhe cah ayu.. When residents with sharp weapons came to this house and dragged the parents of Raden Ajeng. They mentioned that his parents were shamans of black magic. Both of his parents defended themselves but a tragic fate lingered. Residents who have been provoked injure Raden Mas and Raden Ayu —Older Raden Ajeng Putu Ayu— and burn them alive" Budhe Dewi wiped his tears slowly.

Ayodya also felt the sadness of Budhe Dewi. It is not easy to erase old, heart-pounding memories.

"Everything starts from the proposal of Banyu Gesang" continued Budhe Dewi

"Who is he?" Ayodya was interested in knowing more.

"He was a rival of Raden Mas in the selection of the village chief, and still serves to this day. The thing that made him maliciously slander this family was the rejection from Raden Mas. Raden Mas refused a proposal from Banyu Gesang to marry Raden Ajeng. Banyu Gesang's habits are less than commendable. It's just that the citizens are scared because his family has a big influence in the government" Budhe Dewi ended his story.

Ayodya saw a shadow in the corner of her eye. When he turned his head, Raden Ajeng Putu Ayu was standing next to the closet. The woman heard their conversation. Ayodya felt bad about being caught off guard talking about her master in the back. However, Raden Ajeng only smiled and turned around to enter the room.

***

Raden Ajeng has been ill for a few days. His body looks pale and also limp. Ayodya painstakingly took care of all the needs of Raden Ajeng. Until finally that afternoon, when Budhe Dewi and Pakdhe Jawir were out buying medicine, Raden Ajeng called Ayodya to his room.

" Sitting next to me." he asked

Ayodya pulled the chair from the dressing table and sat down next to Raden Ajeng's bed.

" I miss my parents. I'm guilty of them Ayodya.. So guilty. Because of me, they died in an inhumane way"

Ayodya just kept quiet and looked at her master.

"My parents were treated worse than animals. Without the compassion of beings who call themselves human beings, even though their behavior is more depraved than the devil" Raden Ajeng cried softly.

Ayodya could not hold back her tears. He could feel the pain that Raden Ajeng felt, losing parents at the same time was not an easy matter. Especially in a bad way.

"Humans do often act out of their minds." said Ayodya slowly. He tried his hardest to relieve the sadness of Raden Ajeng.

"In addition to the baseless cruel slander.."

Raden Ajeng turned his head, looked Ayodya in the eyes and said,

"It's not based on Ayodya.. Called defamation because the news was mistargeted"

Ayodya looked at her master with a question mark expression.

" The news was mistargeted.. Because the truth is.. I studied black magic.. Not my parents" Raden Ajeng said weakly.

Ayodya could not cover up her shock, she was at a loss for words.

" yes. I am the one who studied black magic.. I'm guilty of this. Not my parents..

And I know, you have Ayodya's science.. Although I can't guess, what black magic you're good at. My guard, Mbah kroto told me"

"Ndoro.." Ayodya could not continue his words. The thing he had just heard made him very surprised.

"Help me Ayodya.. Help me to avenge my heartache. Help me, and I will give you my soul.. There is no reason for me to survive." said Raden Ajeng

"Help me to avenge them Ayodya.. Only you can.. Please think of my request.."

Ayodya still did not speak. For quite a while the two were immersed in a stifling silence as the closet door in the room opened slowly. Ayodya turned, but there was no one there. And when he returned to face the bed, one figure was already standing on the side of Raden Ajeng the other.

"Include me, this is Mbah Kroto. From now on he will be your guardian.. Command him whatever. Justjust please.. Reply to this pain.. I'm expecting you Ayodya Dewi Lasmi"

Ayodya's eyes widened before darkness enveloped his entire body. Something felt like it was piercing the heart and head. In the end, he lost consciousness and fell to the floor.