Story of Maung Kulon

The Cakra Buana

Time passed without feeling. We live in the world, sometimes time is short. It's actually a long time. If we wait for time, there are times when we will feel that time is like a snail. Walked very long. But when he did not wait for time, he felt very fast passing like a sliding arrow.

No one can beat time.

Two weeks have passed since the war against the Kawasenan Kingdom. During those two weeks, the former Kingdom of Kawasenan, Kingdom of Galunggung Sukma, and Kingdom of Sindang Haji, has been fully quasi by the Kingdom of Tunggilis.

Each kingdom was guarded by chosen people for a while. Although the kingdom has not been officially united with the Kingdom of Tunggilis, but the three kingdoms have become part of it.

Just a few steps away, then the dream of all the previous warriors who want to unite the Land of Pasundan will soon be achieved. Just wait a while. Everything will happen.

The sacrifices of the soldiers, the sacrifices of the warriors, eventually paid off as well. What they want and dream, will soon be realized.

The condition is still early morning. But there were already many figures gathered in a large room of Tunggilis Kingdom. Not less than a hundred people. They consist of a wide variety of warriors and figures who have names.

They are talking about the next step of all this. Especially, they will determine when the inauguration of Cakra Buana as the great ruler of the Land of Pasundan.

Everyone is looking forward to this. Even Prabu Katapangan himself was looking forward to that moment. Where his nephew would be a great king in a region.

The problems he and his family had, were already not very thought out. Clearly, they would still gain a proper place within the kingdom.

If everyone waited for the time for himself to be willing to be sworn into the great king, then he himself waited for the time to really be able to dispel the sadness in his heart.

Although two weeks is a long time, but for Cakra Buana very briefly. The most heartbreaking event in the history of his life is still clearly imprinted in his memories.

Memories.

One can be happy because of memories. But one can be sad because of memories. Memories are not so different from love. Both are very simple. But it holds millions of meanings. People can live for memories. People can die because of memories that never go away.

Just like love.

People can even die from love. How many people die and live for love?

If the answer is many, then so many people die and live because of their memories.

And that's what happened to Cakra Buana. He could not take away his memories.

Since the heartbreaking incident, the figure of the Swordsman Maung Kulon turned quiet. Chilly. And very rarely speak. But because of that, he seemed to be more authoritative.

He is currently sitting with Prabu Katapangan in front of the person. No words were spoken from his mouth. If he talks, he will answer. But if not, then he will remain silent.

"Cakra, when will you be ready to be crowned king?" ask Prabu Katapangan Kresna gently.

The person asked did not answer directly. He was weighing first.

"Sorry uncle, I have not been able to become a king" Cakra Buana said.

"You-you mean?"

"I'm not ready yet. More precisely not yet able,"

"But why can you say that? There will be many people who will help you too Cakra,"

"My heart still has an uncle's wedge" said Cakra Buana.

It was definitely a strange thing to do with vows and grudges. If it wasn't that? Specially?

"Hahhh .." Prabu Katapangan sighed deeply. "Then, what about this position?"

"For a while let uncle continue. I think they'll take Uncle well. As long as the uncle runs the job properly, as long as everyone agrees,"

"Uncle is old Cakra. After all, the uncle served as king only a mandate. The rest, this position will be yours,"

"I understand. But I can't accept it yet for now" Cakra Buana said. His eyes turned sharp and cold.

"alright. Uncle won't force you,"

"I hope you understand,"

The king nodded. He certainly understood what Cakra Buana said. Because he had experienced the same thing when he was young.

"You speak to everyone who is here" said Prabu Katapangan told Cakra Buana.

"Good,"

Then he walked over and stopped right in front of everyone who was there.

"Sampurasun dulur (brother),"

"Rampes," they answered in unison.

"I'm standing here right now to talk about the decision. For a time, the position of the king I first leave to my uncle, Prabu Katapangan. It's because I'm young and inexperienced. Because of that, I wanted to get some experience first. In addition to the reasons above, there are also other things that cannot be revealed to all of you. When the time comes, I will again accept the task entrusted by the predecessors. But for now, I cannot and do not deserve it. Sorry if my decision is not pleasing" said Cakra Buana.

Everyone nodded in understanding. Especially those who are old. What Cakra Buana said was acceptable to their minds. Everyone nodded respectfully.

Although Cakra Buana is not yet king, all of these people are very respectful and obedient to him. For one day, that young man will be a great leader.

But when everyone agreed to it, there was a loud and slightly snapping voice that shocked them.

"wait. What do you mean talk like that? Don't you think of the heroes who fought to restore the glory of the Land of Pasundan? Did their sacrifice you consider meaningless?" after saying so, there was someone who suddenly jumped to the middle and stopped in front of the Cakra Buana.

"Are my words less clear?"

"Oh, that's just your excuse. If it does not want to carry out the task that has been entrusted to you, it is better yesterday not to do war" said the person, who is only about thirty-eight years old. His face was handsome, but his eyes were sharp.

"Please take care of your words, brother" said Prabu Katapangan.

Everyone felt annoyed at this person who dared to act in front of them. There are some who intend to give a lesson to the person, but Cakra Buana gives a signal not to move further.

"I'm sorry, I explained everything above. So I hope you can understand what I'm saying" said Cakra Buana still trying to be patient.

"I knew. At least you don't want to because you haven't forgotten your dead boyfriend, have you?" ask the person with a smile full of ridicule.

"Please watch your words, never mention my beloved," said Cakra Buana who turned colder.