Shivaratri: Destroy the Darkness

Chapter 4: The Monster Container

Thousands of years ago in Swastamita there was a great battle between the gods and monsters called Ditya. Both sides are fighting over a treasure trove called *Tirta Amerta**. But it ended with the defeat of the Ditya.

The gods then lived in kahyangan and Ditya lived on earth. Hiding in a dark place. In order to get back the precious treasure.100 years ago somehow the Ditya re-emerged and attacked the humans. The Ditya are much stronger than ever. Gods cannot interfere in human affairs. In addition to helping humans by training them to become Saka Knights. For hundreds of years the new Knights of Saka emerged. Conflict never ends.

The Ditya believe that the place to hide the precious treasure is known only by the Knights of Saka. The Ditya terrorize mankind until they get the treasure of Tirta Amerta.

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100 Years have passed. New Saka knights emerged from the kingdom - the kingdom in Swastamita. They tried to destroy the Dityans. But they have not yet found meaningful results. When Swastamita was engulfed in darkness. Ganendra came from another world. Trying to survive between the upheavals of humans and the Ditya.

The sky in Medangwantu Village looks bright. The mega line looks so beautiful. At Padepokan Satvva led by Buyut Wengkeng. Some young men who had talent, joined the Saka Knights. They were encouraged to become the true Knights. Uphold justice, defend the weak and destroy the darkness of the Ditya.

The newly joined Knight Candidate Saka is being briefed by Buyut Wengkeng in a pendapa. There was Ganendra. He seemed uninterested in the direction given. Ganendra closed his eyes and went to Kapuk Island.

"The brave Knights of Saka. Do you know why this store is called Satvva?" tanya Buyut Wengkeng started the briefing.

One of the men raised his hand.

"It may have been led by a man named Satvva."

Buyut Wengkeng shook his head. One more person raised his hand.

"Satvva means courage. It means to dare to marry again." he replied in a whimper.

Inviting another laugh. Buyut Wengkeng laughed.

"If that's what it means, I'll definitely get married again right now hohoho."

Suddenly an arrow shot right towards the right side of Buyut Wengkeng's head. Ended up stuck in a wooden pillar. Instantly all was silent. From the outside, an old woman told Soma to release an arrow. The old woman was the wife of Buyut Wengkeng.

"If you dare teach these young men strange things! I'm not reluctant to ask Soma to cut your head off!" fierce bluff.

Instantly Buyut Wengkeng and the other young man fell silent.

"Ehem-ahem... Alright we start today's briefing seriously." said Buyut Wengkeng suddenly authoritative. \*a kind of STI: husbands are afraid of wives.

Buyut Wengkeng's wife then continued her work. His eyes and ears were watching.

"We repeat again, why is this padepokan called Satvva Padepokan?"

All the youths were silent. Buyut Wengkeng stroked his white beard. Then continued speaking after all the youths no one answered.

"Satvva means courage and purity. It is expected that the Saka Knights who study here have courage and purity. Courage is against injustice and has purity of soul. Purity of the soul which means having the quality of goodness as a person as well as his heart. If later you become the highest level of Saka Knights do not even forget this. Your quality is determined by action."

The Knight candidates of Saka nodded in understanding. Until there was a loud snoring from behind. Everyone turned to look for the source of the loud snoring voice. The snoring came from Ganendra who was fast asleep. Buyut Wengkeng only sighed. His right hand was placed on a floor made of wood.

"Remember, your quality as Knights is determined by action. One of them is that when parents are talking they should listen."

"Yantra Divya." said Buyut Wengkeng.

Focusing his cadewatan strength towards the sleeping Ganendra, in the blink of an eye Ganendra's body bounced forward.

*company*!!!

Ganendra's face fell first. Makes him grimace in pain. The sound of laughter came out from the mouth of the other young man. Ganendra looked around and guessed who did it. He looked at Buyut Wengkeng who was just stroking his beard while looking at another place.

"Old Man! Why are you disturbing my sleep?!"

Buyut Wengkeng looked at Ganendra calmly.

"Sleep brings you back to power. But if you sleep in time, it's the same as letting stupidity rule you."

Ganendra wants to retaliate. But what Buyut Wengkeng said has a point. So Ganendra can only bite his lips to withstand the annoyance that has not been ventilated. Until the sound of screams came from all directions.

"Please!!! Help u!! Ditya attack to the village!"

Buyut Wengkeng stood up. Everyone comes out of the place of study. A group of villagers came.

"Ki! Ki Buyut!!!"

One of the villagers, rushed towards Buyut Wengkeng.

"Ki, the Ditya have kidnapped several women in the village" he reported with hunting breath.

Not long after, Sadana came with several Saka Knights.

"Sadana, go and rescue the woman kidnapped by the Ditya."

"Ki, but we lack energy. In the course of the day, several Knights had been killed while fighting with Ditya."

Buyut Wengkeng was silent for a moment. But it didn't last long. Until the command came out of his mouth.

"You would-be Knights Saka help Sadana."

Then Buyut Wengkeng continued his words.

Ganendra was seen lazing around to come along. But he remembered, Kalimakara would keep his mother in the world she came from. If Ganendra still agrees to their deal. So he rushed along even half-heartedly.

The Saka Knights led by Sadana immediately departed. Track where the Ditya take the woman who has been kidnapped. From the footprints they got. Their trail leads to a cave in the forest west of the village.

Sure enough, in front of the mouth of the cave saw many Ditya gathered. Sadana ordered the future Knight Saka to advance first.

"Are you asking us to be bait huh?!" ganendra Protest.

"That is your duty as the future Knight Saka who has not reached the rank of Eka."

"So you're going to sacrifice us. So that if it works, you can easily get compliments?" ganendra protested.

Sadana wants to retaliate. But the debate between the two made Ditya aware of their existence.

*Roaaar*!!!

The voices of the Dityas roared. Although some people are upset with Ganendra's behavior. However, they must remain concentrated against Ditya and save the kidnapped village woman.

"Knight Saka Eka! go ahead first." Sadana ordered.

Knight Eka nodded.

"Knight Saka level Panca arrow user, protect Knight Eka. You, the future Knight Saka move forward with Knight Eka." Sadana continued the order.

All the Knights nodded and followed Sadana's cue. Ganendra looked upset. He remained silent in his place.

"Groan!!!"

Both sides fought each other. Knight Eka, fight with bare hands. They tried to launch a kick or punch at Ditya. The second tier of the Knights of Panca aimed at the target with arrows. They released arrows quickly.

****Srat****!!

Srats!!

Some of Ditya fell down by arrows. Ganendra was already upset. Choose to vent by fighting Ditya. But he can only run. Avoiding the Ditya mace attack. Ganendra attempted to retaliate by hitting Ditya's chest with his left hand. But his attack did not make Ditya big height flinch at all.

Stabbed with wide round eyes that almost popped out it just scratched his chest. It was as if Ganendra's attack only gave a ticklish taste to his body. Even Ganendra's hands were hurting.

"Damn!" yelled Ganendra annoyed.

The one he faced returned an attack. I'm going to hit Ganendra with a mace. However Ganendra managed to jump and dodge the attack.

Srats!

Srats!

Soma released an arrow and moved nimbly helping Ganendra.

"Basic is useless." sneered Soma.

"Damn you!!? Are you underestimating me?" ganendra asked in an annoyed tone.

But Sadana immediately mediated and asked everyone to concentrate on their goals. Among the Saka Knights of Medangwantu Village only Sadana had reached the seventh level. Sadana moves like lightning. He floated in the air and used his axe.

"Bajra Father!!" loud shouting.

The axe forms a disc-like rotation. Then swirling slashed at Ditya in one round. Not long ago, Sadana silenced her creation. Spruce up the Yantra he had.

"Yantra Maruta." he said slowly.

Instantly created a huge tornado wind. Plunked some Ditya. The other Knights immediately used their respective skills to eradicate the remaining Ditya. Ganendra could only observe in silence. Deep down in his heart. He saw for real this incredible battle. A power he had never seen in his world all this time.

After making sure all Ditya is wiped out. They immediately went into Goa. To save the kidnapped woman. But suddenly in the front row, there was a cry of pain.

"Aghhhhh!!!!"

The knight who was in the front row was suddenly attacked by Ditya as small as a child. They bite and prey fiercely. Not inferior to Ditya. The horror returned. The Knights looked panicked. Soma immediately released an arrow killing Ditya who was in the shape of a small child. Ganendra watched right before his eyes. The kidnapped village woman gave birth to several eggs which then hatched into a small child-shaped Ditya with long fangs.

He was still a child and just born. It even preys on the woman who gave birth to it. Sucking his blood out. It even ate its flesh leaving behind bones in the blink of an eye.

Ganendra who witnessed it felt nauseous and could not bear it. What a cruel and disgusting thing. The Ditya use the wombs of women to serve as the birth container of little Ditya. This horror broke into Ganendra's mind. Tearing apart the courage that he had so far as a master con man who often deceives others.

Knight Saka is late in saving the woman who has been kidnapped by the Ditya. The terror of the Ditya makes the atmosphere gripping. Horrors begin to affect everyone's sanity. What will Ganendra do next?