Story of Maung Kulon

Who's Nama?

The night that had been crowded with collisions between weapons and also because of the rumbling sounds of various studies, was now deserted again. No one is still alive there.

Except the bodies such as Munding Aji, Adipati Wulung Sangit, and Nyai Kembang as well as some of the bodies of the Duke's soldiers.

They all died horribly. Until now, no one had dared to bring the corpses, because people must have been worried about the danger from the forest-dwelling beasts.

The forest that was clean and beautiful has now changed completely. Many trees were uprooted, leaves were falling. Death is still felt around the area.

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The night changed by morning. The moon has disappeared from view, replaced by the Sun who has just been seen in half.

The forest birds had already flown from their respective nests. Apparently, the animals were terrified of what happened last night.

All the bodies that were victims of the fight, have now been brought to the duchy palace. The atmosphere there became more boisterous than usual. Adipati Wulung Sangit's wife cried when she saw her husband and child dead.

Because of this incident, the name Cakra Buana was immediately spread in the area around the duchy. Cakra Buana became famous among the people as a young swordsman who helped free the people from misery.

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Cakra Buana has gone quite far from the Duchy of Ciporoan led by Duke Wulung Sangit. Over night he continued to run without a destination, somewhere, the most important thing is to stay away from the duchy first.

Not because he was afraid, but because Cakra Buana was not sure he would win if he had to fight again, especially if all the pet swordsmen of the duke Wulung Sangit came out all. Because until now, Cakra Buana still feels tired.

At this time the Swordsman Maung Kulon was walking leisurely. His stomach began to whine. Understandably, he had not eaten since yesterday. Moreover, the entire night continued to move nonstop, especially since he had already fought life and death.

After a while of walking, Cakra Buana finally found the countryside. The village was already crowded even though the condition was still early in the morning as it is now.

The people woke up and started doing their daily activities. They work more as farmers.

The young man walked to a restaurant he met. After arriving, without any more linger he went straight in and ordered food.

"Welcome home, what do you want to eat?" ask the shop owner. A forty year old man.

"Thank you uncle. I want to order a grilled chicken, is there?" ask Cakra Buana while choosing a seat.

"It's den. Please wait a little while," said the store owner then went to the kitchen to prepare the order.

Cakra Buana sat there contemplating where else he should look for Irma Sulastri. For some reason, it felt like there was a feeling of worry for the girl. In fact, just met once. There was no special conversation between them.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was still quiet. There are only two customers who casually enjoy steeping black coffee with fried bananas.

Both are men. A man about fifty-five years old with a thin body. While another man was about thirty-five years old with a sturdy posture.

Cakra Buana did not pay attention to the two because he did not know. But, there was another feeling when his pair of eyes met with in the old man. I don't know what feeling, which is obviously a little strange.

About a cup of tea later, the order came. The fragrant smell was immediately smelled by Cakra Buana, making his stomach feel even more hungry.

White rice with a banana leaf mattress, giving it a distinctive aroma. Cakra Buana then immediately eat it while warm. He ate very well, so it did not take long to finish all the food.

When he finished, he immediately paid for his meal. Then the young man stepped out of the store and immediately wandered back.

"The situation is very chaotic, if I continue to wander without a destination, it will definitely be much longer to get to the Tunggilis Kingdom. Do I have to go to Tunggilis Kingdom?" Cakra Buana wondered to herself as she stepped slowly towards the path connected to the forest.

"True, it looks like I really need to get there right away. Let it be for a while for the citizens to be in the present state, but before long, I promise to change all these circumstances" he murmured as he quickened his footsteps.

I don't feel like the sun is getting high. His light was perfect on the earth. Buana's chakra was sultry, she immediately looked for the source of the spring to wash her face, or perhaps all to clean up.

Because usually, in every wilderness, there will always be a source of water. And his guess did not miss, Cakra Buana's ear heard there was a sound of water that was quite loud.

As he accelerated, there was a river. The river was full of huge black rocks, some of the currents were quite swift. The water is clear and not too deep. It seems, this river is commonly used by residents around to bathe their buffalo or wash clothes.

But when the Cakra Buana had reached the edge of the river and was ready to disarm, suddenly from above there were two people jumping and stopping right in front of him.

Cakra Buana was shocked when he saw who the two figures in front of him were, because he also remembered that the two people who confronted him at this time were the men he had seen at the tavern.

"Sorry ki dulur, what is the need for you to get in my way?" ask Cakra Buana.

"Hemmm ... What's your name?" ask the old man.

"My name is Cakra Buana,"

"Do you know Ki Baya?" ask again.

Cakra Buana was silent for a moment. It was like he was remembering back.

"Ah .. Yes, I know him. Even I had a chance to fight with Ki Baya," Cakra Buana replied in an innocent tone.

"Have you fought? Did you kill Ki Baya?"

Cakra Buana hesitated for a while, the question the old man asked was a little odd. There is no wind without rain, why suddenly there are people who ask Ki Baya? But the doubt was only for a moment, because then Cakra Buana answered honestly.

"Ki dulur. I killed Ki Baya because he intended to rob me in the river" replied Cakra Buana.

Hearing Cakra Buana's reply, the faces of the two old and young men instantly changed. Their faces that had been ordinary, now suddenly look there is anger and resentment. Especially in the eyes of both people.