The Book of Manunggaling Universe

CHAPTER 33, HORDES OF ROBBERS AND PIRATES

Seen one figure dashingly walked up to those who turned out to be Raden Mas Said, “Lemarkable dimas, you were able to survive to compensate for the romo for hundreds of moves.”ucap Raden Mas Said while smiling.

“Sugeng esuk Gusti Raden, actually I lost far. Gusti Pangeran Mangkubumi gave up too much on the servant.”ujar Danang on Raden Mas Said while bowing respectfully.

“Already dimas, do not need any custom of worship with me. We are all in one part.”ujar Raden Mas Said.

“Darling I came late, actually I really want to practice kanuragan with you dimas.”ujar Raden Mas Said while patting Danang on the shoulder.

“How did Gusti Raden know we were both here? As I recall, we were both here even when the sun had not yet revealed its light in the eastern horizon.”kanya Danang to Raden Mas Said.

“It just so happened that I was trying to practice kanuragan and find a quiet place dimas. It occurred to me about this place, a small forest that surely no one came, especially at dawn.

“When I was on my way here, I suddenly felt a terrible battle coming from here, I thought there were enemy troops coming to attack, then I immediately darted and lurked from the top of the tree over there.”add Raden Mas Said while pointing at the asem tree not how far behind it.

“When I staked out I found out that Domo and dimas were in a great fight, but I did not feel at all the desire to kill from you two, so I decided to enjoy the spectacle presented in front of me.”continued Raden Mas Said.

“Verily Gusti Pangeran just wanted to give instructions to Raden's servant.”ujar Danang.

Even so Danang thought amazed about the presence of Raden Mas Said which he did not feel at all although usually since the seven chakras were open, he said, his entire senses became sharp and even able to hear the rustling of leaves and know the presence of someone from a distance, let alone the person has a high kanuragan, usually his haw can be felt by Danang.

His inability to feel the presence of Raden Mas Said indicates that Prince Mangkubumi's son-in-law has a very high ability and level of kanuragan to be able to hide his magic and have the science of relieving the body is very high so as not to able to be heard by Danang's sense of hearing when darting and perching on a tree.

“Good nakmas both, monggo.let's go back to the unity of the soldiers. Nakmas Danang had the task of forming a unit of soldiers patang tens this morning. Mertowijoyo must have been waiting for him.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi.

“Monggo romo, monggo dimas, we should hurry back there.”ujar Raden Mas Said. “Hey, you owe me one fight dimas.”by Raden Mas Said while embracing the young man beside him with a smile.

Danang and Prince Mangkubumi can only smile while shaking their heads at the behavior of Prince Haryo Mangkunegara's son.

Upon arrival there, Raden Mertowijoyo was seen waiting for them to bring Danang to meet dozens of prospective soldiers who will be trained.

Sumringah smile is shown by the son of the Duke of Yudonegoro who since childhood has been friendly with Raden Mas Sudjana, who is now titled as Prince Mangkubumi.

“How about Mertowijoyo, have you prepared dozens of potential soldiers as we have talked about?”ask Prince Mangkubumi.

“Singgih Gusti, I have chosen and prepared them, now is the time for Nakmas Danang to greet them.”ujar Mertowijoyo.

“Hamba beg yourself to immediately prepare their Gusti Prince.”ujar Danang to Prince Mangkubumi.

“Monggo please nakmas, know that it will not be easy to form them into a unit of soldiers with special skills nakmas, but I yajin you will be able to do it.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi.

After arranging the service, Danang and Mertowijoyo went from there to meet prospective soldiers patang tens.

While walking side by side, the two of them had a light conversation about the prospective soldier, until Mertowijoyo said, “To be honest, as Gusti Pangeran Mangkubumi said, it will not be easy to train and shape them to become tough soldiers and understand the attitude of true warriors nakmas.”ujar Mertowijoyo.

“Why can it be so uncle? Have they never been educated soldierly, or not come from a warrior environment?”ask Danang astonished.

“Betul nakmas, they are people who basically have a high enough kanuragan, only they come from the group of people who lost their way.” replied Mertowijoyo.

“Lost direction? Meaning how uncle?”ask Danang again to Mertowijoyo.

“They are former robbers, pirates, and criminals that we have managed to compile and imprison before.

Basically, they have extraordinary courage and have enough kanuragan. But as the nakmas know, their reckless lifestyle makes their level of obedience very low.

Your job is to form them nakmas.”ujar Mertowijoyo.

“Lantas I want to ask uncle, is there an expert blacksmith around here? I think I need a good blacksmith to make weapons in large quantities.”ujar Danang.

“There was an ahi master making weapons who lived north of the border of Banar village, a bit far from the residential area.

His nature likes to be alone, but his expertise in making weapons no doubt, later I will show the direction nakmas.”ujar Mertowijoyo.

In the tea season, the two of them arrived at a rather spacious place on the outskirts of Banar village.

The soldiers who guarded them swiftly ordered a group of people who were there to march neatly and take a firm stance as soon as they knew the arrival of Raden Mertowijoyo and Danang. Spears were directed at the former robbers and pirates.

Danang saw forty people marching with their hands and feet chained, and guarded by about a hundred soldiers armed with spears and swords.

All of them were sturdy, had fierce eyes and faces, with indifference and indifference to the soldiers and the arrival of the two people they had just seen.

Indeed, the forty people felt the pressure of the two who had just arrived, namely Danang and Mertowijoyo, the pressure that came from the carrier that the two people had, but courage, urgency, the nature, and their high self-esteem makes them not want to just submit and respect the two people.

“Sugeng esuk kisanak all. Introduce my name Danang. Gusti Pangeran Mangkubumi entrust me to invite kisanak sedoyo to improve the fate of us all.” said Danang opened talks with forty people.

“With this I on behalf of Gusti Pangeran Mangkubumi invite sedoyo kisanak to join us and become an army to fight for the people and land of Java to get out of the clutches of foreign nations that are increasingly rampant. Will the children sedoyo?”Danang.

There were murmurs and whispers from the crowd of forty former robbers and pirates.

Andang just let them silence each other whispering and muttering until it sounded like the sound of a crowd of bees. He just stood waiting for the results of their deliberation.

Until finally one of them raised his hand and asked, “What do we get if we are willing to join good?”ask the guy.

“Freedom as a human being, self-esteem, and the opportunity to fight and serve the country like a knight.” Danang replied.

“Smoyo children will gain freedom and not live in detention, not chained as they are now. Kisanak will again have the dignity of being human, and kisanak will have the opportunity to fight and prove to this country that you are actually brave and tough homeland defense knights.”add Danang.

“Are we not going to get any other rewards, such as gold king bana, or honorable position if we accept your offer young man?”ask another one.

“I cannot promise anything other than what I mentioned earlier. But I think the reward will come according to what we have done for this country."

"For me, being able to reduce the misery of the people was the best reward a knight could obtain. Then my question, what do I mean by honorable?”continued Danang.

Again there was a murmur like a crowd of bees from forty people.

Before they answered, Danang had loudly interrupted by saying, “Honor is to be loyal to the country, do your best for the country by not abandoning conscience as well as religious teachings, and culture.

“If what I mean honorable is about high position, then if there is an official with a high position but misbehaving by being a traitor of the country, can we still be as honorable?”tanya Danang continued her previous remark.

Again there were murmurs, whispers, and even debates were heard from the crowd of forty former robbers and pirates in a long time, to about a penny of rice, and finally one of the big tall men who looked strong, with a face adorned with bewok and a look of savage eyes raised his hand asking to talk, “Good, good, we've done deliberation with everything here.

"We basically agree with what you said earlier.”t the man.

“But who will lead us?”continues asking.

“I will form and lead the children all.”ujar Danang.

Suddenly there was a loud laughter from the crowd of former robbers and pirates that made the atmosphere become boisterous for a while.

Some laugh amusedly to let out tears, some laugh to hold his stomach, some laugh to sit down and roll.

After a while, the sound of laughter subsided, and the figure of the big tall man who seemed to be appointed as their representative earlier said, “You underestimated us all young people. We are former robbers and pirates who are feared throughout the land of Mataram and are already full of battle salt acid.

"We feel insulted and harassed if we have to be led by a low-skilled child who only relies on titles and surnames to lead us.

“Is if I can defeat you then you will be willing to swear allegiance and follow the kisanak soldiery?”ask Danang.

“Better you don't have to dream of beating me young man. But well, if you are able to defeat me then all who are here are witnesses, the sky also bears witness that I will be willing and faithful to be a soldier and follow all your orders.

“Can you hold your words just now kisanak?”ask Danang again to the leader of the former robbers and pirates.

“You underestimate us good, even though we are former robbers and pirates known to people as criminals, but we are real men, he said, abstinence for us to lick our own speech and spit.”ansi the big tall figure loudly.

“Yes, we all agree and dare to swear allegiance if you are able to defeat us young people. But if we defeat you, we ask that we be released without any demands.”heard the words of forty former robbers and pirates.

“Alright if that's what you mean, I guarantee your freedom without any demands if you defeat me. Uncle Mertowijoyo, I asked uncle to act as a witness, and I asked uncle to release them if I managed to defeat them.”ujar Danang.

“Warrior! Form a circle, untie the chains of ten of them, and give them weapons!”danang's orders to the soldiers...