The Curse of Janggala Sukma Village

The Curse of the Manggala Sukma Village: Chapter 13

Still in Sutono's house. The two friends who have been separated for a long time, are now trying to reconnect the rope of their friendship that had been cut off, because of distance and time. This is where Mr. Bandri recounts all his experiences while in Janggala Sukma Village. In the past, Mr. Bandri was so enthusiastic to participate in the cult in the village. Over time, his belief in cult leaders began to disappear. Mr. Bandri doubts the truth of the cult. Because a lot of things are done. But his followers are growing more and more.

At the time Mr. Bandri joined the cult in Janggala Sukma Village, Mr. Bandri found that the number of members was about two hundred people. And they all bowed under the command of the leader. Because he was already uncomfortable with activities that were out of bounds, Mr. Bandri finally decided to go from Sukma Janggala Village. He was saved by Sakara. From that moment on, his life began to change and improve. It turns out, at that time Sutono was getting into trouble in his office, because of his brutal and sadistic actions. Though all that he did to eradicate evil, which seemed endless.

"I left Sukma Janggala Village in an uncertain state. I don't even remember the way back to this place. All my thoughts are dead-end. I didn't know where to run, because all the villagers were after me. And on the chest of anyone I could trust in the village. But Sakara came to my rescue. He's the one who helped me get out of Sukma Janggala Village."

"Then what happened next Ndri?" Ask Sutono.

"I still clearly remember what happened there. All the villagers turned into wolves. And they all shouted at me from a distance, with their terrifying howling sounds. Sakara and I continued to run non-stop. Until we both arrived at a house, which turned out to be a stopover place Den Ayu Dyah Tunggal Marani."

"The Single Father of Marani? I've heard of that man."

"You must have heard it my friend. She was a noble-born woman, who had lived for hundreds of years. Immortals. Can't die. He is the one who has guided me to this day. And gave me so much confidence."

"So, you're now moving under his command?"

"Yes. Less is more."

"...But seeing the already chaotic situation like this, I had to move on my own. He allowed me to do rescue work for two of my students. But, I still have to call someone."

"Who?"

"Hermanto's. He was a police officer. He also does not like his leadership. Just like you."

Sutono actually felt doubtful about what Mr. Bandri said about Hermanto. Sutono felt no stranger to the name.

"Ndr.. If I can give you some advice, you better not call Hermanto first."

"Why No?"

"I'm not sure if he's really trustworthy. Honestly, I feel like I'm no stranger to Hermanto."

"That's not what I mean, Ndri."

"..... We don't know who the friend is. If we're both not careful, we can lose again."

What Sutono said had a point. Mr. Bandri has known Sutono for a long time. He had not known Hermanto for a long time. Hermanto could have been profiting from this event. Moreover, he has a close relationship with Mbah Bengkut. This Mbah Bengkut figure is a very dangerous figure. Even Mr. Bandri himself does not know for sure which side he is on. Plus with Hermanto who has not given any news to him. It can be used as a reference for Mr. Bandri to be careful with Hermanto, and everyone related to him. Hermanto also rarely comes to the club.

Hermanto more often come to Sukma Janggala Village. I don't know what for. But according to Mr. Bandri, Hermanto is still unable to accept the departure of its members who are missing in the village of Janggala Sukma. Although these events have occurred for many years, Hermanto still often talks about his missing men. He still hopes they will come back. Because of the events of their disappearance, almost every day Hermanto get threatening letters from their families, which are not accepted by the event. That made Hermanto often take matters into his own hands, causing great harm to all members of the Single Knight Brotherhood.

Hermanto has often been warned by Dyah Tunggal Marani, to be careful. But still, he often took actions outside the bounds.

"I just remembered No!"

"What's Ndri?"

"Maybe what you say has a point as well. When I talked about Iwan and Yati who will be sent to Sukma Janggala Village, Hermanto gave advice to me to give everything to Mbah Bengkut."

"Well! That's the problem Ndri! Why don't you think twice first?"

"Yes. It was Ndri's fault. How about we find him now? I'm worried about the state of my two proteges No."

"Calm down first. Don't act rashly. They must be in big trouble. But we both need to be careful. And we have to plan everything carefully. To face people like Mbah Bengkut, not enough with guts."

Mr. Bandri agreed with Sutono. He decided to rest at Sutono's house, for a while, before he and Sutono left together to Sukma's Janggala Village. I don't know who their real opponents are, because in a situation like this, anyone can be an enemy. Only Sutono could trust Mr. Bandri. Sutono is a good friend who used to always be there for him. Even in a very difficult situation, they would face it together. That night was very long for Bandri. The shadow of the past, now reappears in him. Because every time you hear the name of Sukma Janggala Village, Mr. Bandri will be reminded of the suffering in his past.

Mbah Bengkut used to play an important role in the escape of Mr. Bandri from the village of Janggala Sukma. But the relationship between the two of them was also tenuous, because Mbah Brengkut never agreed with him. Mbah Bengkut always wanted to be a respected and feared person. As for Mr. Bandri, safety and peace are far more important than strength and power. From what Mr. Bandri knows, Mbah Bengkut used to also play a role in the formation of the Single Knight Brotherhood. But Dyah Tunggal Marani is not too fond of the way used Mbah Bengkut, which seems too brutal.

Not only that, Mbah Bengkut is also known to have used black magic, which makes him easily angry, and difficult to accept advice from others. Even he dared to refute the orders of the Single Dyah Marani. Until Dyah Tunggal Marani was forced to take decisive action. Dyah Tunggal Marani sent Mbah Bengkut to Sukma Janggala Village, to face his opponents directly. But after arriving at Sukma Janggala Village, Mbah Bengkut's guts were really made to shrink. Because he just moves alone, without help. And his enemies were men dressed in black. Who have ruled the region for years.