The Fragrant Soul
Chapter 1: The Girl From Kaloka
Morning at Batu Lawang Mountain. The sun had just appeared, the dew was still left in the grass. The fresh wind blew away the fragrant flowers that were in bloom. Usually many tourists come to the hills
this is just to enjoy the beautiful view. Therefore, the area around here becomes very crowded in certain seasons.
There is a restaurant on the mountain that is very famous for its comfortable and luxurious place. The food is so good that every day the store must be crowded with people. Usually this store is very crowded, but it seems that these days are quite different.
The shop is now very quiet. There was only one person eating there. It's been a few days, only
he's a guest coming. Enjoy a warm and delicious breakfast.
It sits on the 3rd floor of the back of the luxury tavern building. The table is in the right place so
he could see the whole view of the hill area was very beautiful. Indeed, the back of the shop directly facing the beach far away there.
The person who was eating his age looked young. Between 25 and 30 years. Her lower hair was beautifully seared, while her upper was carried with small clasps. He looked very fast with his capable and handsome face.
His eyes were sharp but calm. Her nose is thick and her cheekbones are high. His lips imagined strength,
the calmness, and the slight hardness of his heart even looked a little arrogant and dangerous. The light of his face was radiant. His movements were calm and seemed to be enjoying himself a lot.
The clothes he was wearing were not very luxurious, but looked clean and harmonious with his body shape
slim yet sturdy. I know she has a very good dressing sense. From his body was a soft, fragrant aroma. Absolutely not pricking the nose or making people frown. The fragrance is like a combination of fragrant jasmine flowers and refreshing cinnamon.
He sat alone enjoying a tourist area that was suddenly deserted these few days. Even the possibility
great only he himself who was alone became a tourist in the mountain area.
Where are those people? Why is the area that is usually crowded now even like a haunted area?
But he just sat there and ignored this desolate atmosphere. In fact, he seemed to enjoy this calm and wise atmosphere.
Not far away, a car came closer to the place. There were 5 horsemen escorting the carriage that looked quite luxurious.
Seeing that, the handsome man's forehead twitched a little. It was as if there was something that did not shake his heart. But he decided not to pay attention to the car anymore and continued to eat quietly.
The car came to the store and stopped in the front yard. Not long from below were people's footsteps.
After waiting for a while, the owner of the steps appeared. What a beautiful woman!
If there is a face that can stop a man's heart and take away human life, it must be this woman's face.
She walked gracefully like a princess. Her return dress was white to the floor.
Silk is very delicate and looks very expensive. The stitch is made of white gold.
As he walked, his entire body seemed to tremble with shahdu.
This vibration can penetrate the chest of every man on the face of the earth.
He stopped right in front of the handsome man sitting. The man stopped eating for a while
watching the girl from top to bottom, then she smiled slightly. He said, “Nona not only knows how to walk properly. Miss also know when to stop at the right place.”
Looking closely, it turned out that this woman was much prettier.
“Sit down,” said lightly. Unlike other people who might be standing up to welcome such a beautiful woman
and pulling out a chair for him, the handsome man remained silent in his seat.
The beautiful woman was not angry at the behavior of the man who seemed arrogant. He is now sitting
with relief, it was as if now his entire life burden had been lifted all over.
“Thank you.”
The man simply nodded as he placed a new cup in front of the girl, then poured
tea for him.
The new beautiful girl will want to say something when it turns out that the handsome man has interjected first,
“No. I don't want to,” he said calmly.
The woman was a little stunned. But then he smiled sweetly and said, “I haven't
talk anything?”
“Nona does not need to speak anything,” said the handsome man while looking at his beautiful face.
“Oh? The news that is circulating is true. The famous Fragrant Sukma throughout the universe does understand the feelings of women.”
The man called Sukma Harum just laughed wryly. He said, “Whoever says that there are men can understand the feelings of women, then all his words cannot be trusted.”
“But why are the words of the master so accurate? As if you had guessed exactly what I wanted to reveal.”
Fragrant Sukma just shook her head like a little surprise something. “Isn't everything clear?”
“What's clear?”
“That you came all the way here, then broke through the guard at the foot of the hill just to look for me, whereas
this place has been closed to the public. Even the lady herself who came to me without being accompanied by your great bodyguards. If not to ask me to do something for you, I don't know what she means to come here.”
“Good. It turns out that there is nothing that can be hidden from the Harum Sukma. Now I'm sure
that only master is the only one who can help our difficulties,” saying so, he leaned forward.
“How can I assure miss that I am not interested?” the man pulled his body and leaned upright and comfortably on the back of the chair.
“We can give you any reward you want,” said the beautiful lady.
If a woman has said she will give “Whatever you want”, then an adult man certainly understands the meaning.
Sukma Harum is a grown man.
“It just so happens that my wish is not much. And it seems like I'm quite satisfied with my current situation.” replied
the handsome man was gentle and polite.
“Who in the world does not know that, sir? But there's one thing you don't have,” said the lady
sambl straightened his body. Her chest puffed up and the hue of beauty increasingly radiated from her face.
As if to say, “You don't have ME yet.”
The man called Sukma Harum was reemerged again, he asked “Have you ever heard of another
about me?”
“What news?”
“That I do not want to interfere in matters involving women. Especially women who are too
beautiful.”
The lady smiled as she was praised by Sukma Harum. If all the men of this earth were gathered together then they
praising and craving himself to him, of course it still feels not as pleasant as if praised by the man before him. But his face still imagined worry. Then he said, “Only our lord hope.”
“Sorry, miss.” is just his word and he goes back to his delayed meal.
Why was he so willing to deny the request of such a beautiful girl?
There was disappointment on the lady's face. But he seemed to accept the decision with resignation. “Then
so, alright.”
The lady stepped up and walked away from there. Sadness loomed from the movements of his body. “I beg you
self.”
“Please. Let me drop down,” while going down the stairs, he held the woman's hand politely.
Although her face still looked very disappointed, the girl smiled and said. “It turns out there again
the right news about you, mr.”
“News that I am a man who is too strong?”
“Not. But the news is that if you want to pull away a woman's hand, then there's no one
anyone girl who can afford to reject it.”
“Why so much news about myself?” Sukma Harum smiled.
“Who in the world does not know the Harum Sukma? Deaf people have certainly heard of it
about your story and your deeds. Precisely because of that we ventured to come here.”
“Last-lately I just want to live quietly,” explained Sukma Harum.
“I see,” the lady nodded gently.
If a woman can understand the feelings of men, then of course human life under the sky will be better.
Sukma Harum looked into the eyes of the missus deeply as if he wanted to enter his most hidden soul.
The girl was stunned. For a moment his soul seemed to float away embraced by the sharp eye rays and
that warm. He then came to his senses and said, “If you look at me longer, I might not go home.”
“Eh? If miss does not go home, then the 5 guards how? Time told to stay there accompany the horse?” canda Sukma Harum's.
“Hahahahaa,” for a moment the beautiful girl can laugh. They got to the front door and the girl went
say, “Alright. We split up until here. Hopefully we can meet again.”
The hand is still clasped. As if the two did not want to let go. Sukma Harum still looked into those eyes deeply. His gaze moved to the lips of the beautiful girl. The lady sighed.
Just being looked at can make his entire body like being stung by a gentle vibration yet
tempestuous.
But the lady was unable to take off her hand. He hopes Sukma Harum just let go of himself
with cold. But even the handrails were getting warmer, tighter.
“Nona has not had time to see the best place in this area, dear if you rush home. Let me take a look
“Good. Is far?”
Sukma Harum just smiled a little and pulled the lady's hand down the path beside the shop. The girl momentarily hesitated a bit, but Sukma Harum said, “Trust me.”
For some reason, if that man were to speak, it was as if every woman in the world was willing to do anything
which he asked for.
They went down the path through shady and dense trees. The road was slightly wet with morning dew, and a bit rocky. “One more twist at the end, we'll get to.”
They finally arrived.
A very beautiful little waterfall. The splashing water creates a beautiful rainbow color.
The miss's eyes grew bigger, a sign that she was amazed by the sight.
“Well. Now tell me who are you? And what's the need to look for me?" sukma Harum's attitude changed. Although his words were still soft, there was firmness there.
The girl looked at him then said, “Why did you change your mind?”
“There are 2 groups of people who do not know themselves. The first is those who ask threateningly. The second are those who ask by seducing.”
“And I am not of those two groups?”
Sukma Harum just smiled looking at him.
“Oh so the rejection was just a test? Now I understand.”
Sukma Harum said nothing. He has a value that he holds firmly.
“My name is Sri Murti Trianti. I am the 5th descendant of the ruler of the Kaloka kingdom in the western (Eastern) region.
I came here to ask you to seek justice for us. Surely we will replace the labor of master's help with a reasonable price.”
“I've never heard of the kingdom of Kaloka.”
“We are just a small kingdom. The civil war brought our kingdom down and our families were forced to flee. My father was his last king. He was 16 years old.”
Continue the miss, “Our kingdom is left only father and 4 trusted guards. Then they fled
self to the kulon (west) and gazing at a remote village. When he grew up, he married a girl in the village, and then I and my sister were born.”
“When dad used to evacuate, they brought a pretty big stash. With that treasure, dad
building highly developed agriculture and trade. Our treasures are so abundant. Father kept it with the aim to rebuild our kingdom someday.”
“One day, when the father and his four old guards gathered to discuss their plan to rebuild the kingdom, they were all killed. And our wealth in the storage warehouse has been completely lost.”
“They were killed with poison. At that time I was taking my sister on business. When we got home,
they've all been killed.”
“What poison was used to kill the relatives of the lady?” ask Sukma Harum.
“Jincan Poison.”
“Hmm. Interesting,” hatch Sukma Harum.
Jincan poison is a famous poison from China. The way to make it is to collect various kinds of venomous animals and put in one box in order for them
they beat each other and kill each other. The animal that was left behind whose poison was taken as a weapon.
“Where did miss know it was Jincan poison?”
“We checked their food, and there was a slight distinctive smell in their tea cup, Then there was the healer who explained it anyway.” replied Sri Murti.
“When did this happen? And where?” ask Sukma Harum.
“About 7 months ago in the village of Cipandana. My brother and I have been trying to find the culprit, but all
it's futile. With all the money we had left, we had to hire bodyguards and find out who we most deserved to help. Who else if not the Harum Sukma? But whether the person wants it or not. I have lost all hope.
The Harum Sukma only looked far ahead. Pretty long ago he said, “Alright I will help you.”
There was immeasurably so great a sense of happiness and relief on Sri Murti's face. He even knelt down and thanked me
compassion. Sukma Harum lifted him up and said, “I can only leave in 3 days. Because today I have an appointment at the top of this mountain.”
“I myself have to ask myself at this time because there was an appointment with several people. Can we
meet up somewhere later?”
“Where will the phone go?”
“We have an appointment to meet in Mandeung.” city
“Good, we meet in Mandeung city. Four days from now.”
“Let's draw a map of where we met,” the girl then take out a handkerchief and use lipstick
to draw the area where they meet.
“Good, I already understand,” Sukma Harum said.
“Good. Thank you so much I set it up. May the Lord always bless you, ” the lady jutted.
Sukma Harum reply. “Let's go back. Pity your bodyguards have been waiting for you.”
“Mari.”
***
Sukma Harum let the group go. Waving his hand he said, “If you ever reach the lower gate, please release the ties you made to my guards. And give them this indemnity and say hello.”
He threw a cloth package which from the clanking sound could be expected to contain money.
The princess can only smile wryly while making out, “Please excuse me. We were forced to do so in order to meet with mr.” In his heart he was very surprised how Sukma Harum could find out
that they had bound and kept the guards at the foot of the mountain.
“I can understand,” said the Harum Sukma while smiling wryly as well.
***
The group left the beautiful mountain top.
On the way down, a bodyguard said to the princess, “I saw the face of the princess bright once.
Apparently Sukma Harum is willing to help our difficulties.”
From behind the window of the carriage, the princess smiled and nodded.
One of the other bodyguards said, “Lelaki is indeed as handsome as the news sounded. Even me
I want my hand held by him. Hahahhaha.”
“Think once,” one of the others menukas anyway. “Conon, his hands can catch any weapon. Ku
look, that hand turned out to be adept at also catching beautiful peacocks.”
The princess could not answer. His face was red. Usually he is a person who likes to chat.
I don't know why this time he couldn't open his mouth. Perhaps it was because his entire mind and soul were still left on the mountain peak there.
***
Now Sukma Harum is back alone on the top porch. For hours he sat there enjoying
that silence. The sound of wild animals unpretentious in that place made the atmosphere more pleasing to his heart. He always liked and enjoyed the feeling of loneliness.
Midday is coming.
A waiter went upstairs and said, “The carrier pigeon has arrived, raden,” he then took
a small package bound from the dove's feet.
“Just scramble for me, Ki Jamang,” said Sukma Harum.
The servant nodded then opened the package which turned out to contain a secret letter. “Oey Kim Seng is at Jamparing.”
“Ah. Great news. I will leave soon after the business here is done,” said Sukma Harum.
“Is the duty of the girl very heavy, raden? So raden should meet koh-Seng?” ask Ki Jamang.
“This issue looks simple. A former king and his bodyguard are poisoned to death, their treasure
very big ludes all over. Her two remaining children asked me to find the culprit. But I'm sure, there are a lot of hidden things behind all this.”
“But why is this news unheard of? Though things like this are usually quite horrendous.”
“That's why I had to meet with Kim Seng,” Sukma Harum said.
“But raden has not spoken to koh-Seng for a long time.”
“Sometimes people do have to forget prestige. Haha,” As his laughter subsided he said, “It looks like the long-awaited entourage has arrived. Soon they will appear. Let's welcome them to the front gate!”
The ear of the man named Ki Jamang has not listened to anything, but since long ago he trusted the greatness of his hearing. But he nodded and immediately rushed over. In front of
his master, his hearing should indeed be considered completely deaf.
They rushed to the front yard. From a distance there can be seen a group of dozens of trains. The face of Sukma
The smell was getting brighter seeing the group getting closer. These cars were escorted by dozens of beautiful girls. All look dashing, and plump body plump. It is clear that they are people with high silat skills. The train drivers were all beautiful women with crazy bodies
excites.
Apparently since a few days this area is closed to the public is because this amazing group will come to visit here.
On the face of this earth, of course, only the Harum Sukma one who is able to invite a group of creatures as beautiful as this comes to this place, and even close this area so that other tourists cannot be visited.
Yep. Because that place and even this mountain belongs to his family.
If your family has a mountain, then how much wealth your family has of course
it can't be counted anymore.
But the real question is, what does it really mean to invite dozens of beautiful women to come to such a beautiful, quiet, quiet place?
