Story of Maung Kulon

Jag Sukma Pati

The fifteen warriors instantly came out simultaneously. After they arrived outside the Royal Palace, they then went to scatter for information. For people like them, getting information is not difficult. They were already accustomed to carrying out the heel duties given by his lord.

In the Royal Palace, Prabu Ajiraga still felt very curious. His heart said that the culprit was Cakra Buana, it was definitely him. But on the other hand, he also felt doubt. For a while the king thought so. His mind was haunted by a big question mark.

But in the end he decided not to think about it anymore. Most importantly, right now his people were already moving in search of information. And usually, in less than two days, they've come back with what he wants.

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Cakra Buana and the Thousand-Handed Warrior arrived at the Kawasenan Kingdom city just as the sun was sinking. The two chose to rest first in an inn and order food. The Thousand Hand Swordsman decided that it was better to meet Prabu Ajiraga tomorrow morning. Because if now, he was afraid of disturbing the peace of the kingdom and would cause trouble.

The two then entered the inn that was there. A maid of about thirty-five years of age welcomed the two warriors. Their horses, as usual, were turned over to horse guards.

Cakra Buana immediately ordered food as well as two rooms for her. The atmosphere in the place is quite crowded, people from various circles are there.

Cakra Buana and the Thousand Hand Swordsman chose to sit at the back table in order to be more free to see the situation. While waiting for the food, Cakra Buana said something to the Thousand Hands Swordsman.

"Uncle, tomorrow do I have to come to the palace?" ask Cakra Buana.

"As far as you are, Prince. I won't force you to come inside. But if you want, I can't ban it either. As long as you can seal off your identity so that they don't recognize you" replied the Thousand-handed Swordsman.

"Well then, tomorrow I will go with you to the palace. But before that, I have to buy clothes first to change the look,"

"A good idea. I think it should be the prince. So tomorrow before leaving for the palace, you should go first to find suitable clothes,"

"Good uncle. I'll listen to your advice. But ... are we going to act tomorrow?"

"You mean?" asked the Thousand Hand Swordsman still did not understand what Cakra Buana said.

"Yes, I mean whether tomorrow we'll make a fuss in the kingdom. Or don't make a troublemaker just yet?"

"For that problem we have to look at the situation first. If they sell, then we will buy them without hesitation," replied the Thousand-handed Swordsman.

"All right then. I'm going with what you said,"

Cakra Buana and the Thousand Hands Swordsman stopped telling stories because the food they ordered had already come. Chicken grilled rice liwet and grilled fish are ready. Without lingering, the two then ate greedily because they had been hungry since.

After finishing eating, Cakra Buana and the Thousand Hands Swordsman immediately headed to their respective rooms. They fell asleep earlier than usual because tomorrow they were going to the Royal Palace. Both are deliberately preparing energy in case something unwanted happens.

In the morning, when he finished cleaning himself and having breakfast, Cakra Buana and the Thousand Swordsman went to the clothing store. Cakra Buana buys gray clothes in a clothing store around Kotaraja.

After they finished, the two returned to the inn to bring preparations.

Cakra Buana kept the Godly Heirloom Sword under his cloak. He himself again put on a wood-carved mask and changed his voice so that no one would recognize him.

"Uncle, when you arrive at the palace, you call me Jagat Sukma Pati" said Cakra Buana changing his name temporarily.

"Why do you want to use that prince's name?" tanyanya astonishment.

"Then, prince. If all the preparations are ready, let's leave immediately," asked the Thousand-handed Swordsman.

Cakra Buana replied with a nod. The two then walked side by side towards the Kawasenan Royal Palace. Along the way, people were busy. The screams of the surrounding swords continued to sound along the way.

Several security personnel were also seen back and forth in control. It took only a drink of tea, Cakra Buana and the Thousand-handed Swordsman had already arrived at the royal gate. The gate was guarded by ten guards. A gatekeeper then advanced when he saw the two people who had come.

"Sampurasun .." said the Thousand-handed Swordsman ahead.

"Rampes. Who are you, and what is there to come here for?" ask the gatekeeper.

The Thousand Hands Swordsman advanced one step. He didn't answer that question. Instead, he directly gave away the Tunggilis Kingdom badge. Seeing the sign, the gatekeeper did not want to talk much anymore. He then told his partner to open the gate.

"Please enter gentlemen" said the gatekeeper, signing with his right hand.

Cakra Buana and the Thousand-handed Swordsman then went inside after previously nodding their heads in thanks.

The two of them started walking towards the palace. Cakra Buana looked around. It turns out that nothing has changed much in the kingdom except for the view of the park that looks more beautiful.

Cakra Buana's heart aches when it remembers the events of a few years ago when his teacher –Eyang Resi Patok Pati– still lives here. It was not suspected that the old man would die from the decay of the royal people.

As much as possible the Swordsman Maung Kulon held back his already mounting anger. His chest had gone up and down uncharacteristically because the turmoil within him was so great. Cakra Buana seeks to suppress all those feelings even though it cannot.

It did not feel like the two had arrived at the main door of the kingdom. As before, a guard asked who they were. But the Thousand-handed Swordsman re-expressed the Tunggilis Royal badge.

After knowing the two men were messengers of the Kingdom of Tunggilis, the guard drove them to the main room where there was Prabu Ajiraga and others.

"Honor Your Majesty the King. There were two people who wanted to meet with him" the guard said.

"Who is that guy?" ask Prabu Ajiraga.

"Both are the affairs of the Kingdom of Tunggilis he,"

"Well, get them inside" said Prabu.

Before long Cakra Buana and the Thousand Hands Swordsman immediately entered. They immediately paid their respects to the king.

"Greetings to His Majesty the King. May happiness always be with him," said the Thousand Hands Swordsman while saluting him by bowing his head and kneeling on one right foot. His hands were also placed on his right knee.

"Thank you, please stand up,"

"Can you introduce a name?"

Cakra Buana and the Thousand Hand Swordsman immediately stood up after getting the command. Then they immediately introduced themselves.

"Hamba is commonly called the Thousand Hands Swordsman. And this is my fellow servant, Jagat Sukma Pati the Masked Swordsman. We were sent by Prabu Katapangan Krishna to meet His Majesty the King," he said to introduce himself.