The Fragrant Soul

Chapter 22: Accompanied by Opas

"Let's follow. I will tell you as I walk,” said Sukma Harum while jumping on his horse. Hagung Koswara's

also do not want to lose, immediately he salto his horse he let graze not far from there. The horse is the horse of choice. All country officials got “jatah” horses like this in carrying out their duties. A handsome black horse brought from the island of Sumbawa.

Sukma Harum continued to drive his horse hard. Hagung Koswara accompanied him. Without wasting any time, Sukma Harum recounted all the events. Actually he is quite bored having to tell this repeatedly to others, but what is permissible, such a coercive situation.

After Sukma Harum finished telling the story, Hagung felt an awkwardness. “There is one thing that must be

tell you, swordsman.”

“I know,” said Sukma Harum while laughing loosely.

“You know?”

“Yes. That Masayu Renjani is not a member of the team telik sandi.”

“Ah, you already know. Alright. Because I understand very well the telik password unity. I even helped once

designing its manufacture.”

“Yes. The reason he made was actually good. But one strangeness I found, why did he keep it

and using naked women. Unity telik password certainly has its own rules. Is it time they allow the use of such perverted ways? It's really suitable to be called Number One Scammer in the World, Haha.”

“Yes. The state should have strict rules for its officials and officers. If

left without ethics, the organization of the country will fall apart because its officers do not have rules that limit it.”

“As far as I know, only the Kingdom of Pajajaran is currently in Nusantara capable of applying the rules

this is tight. The assertiveness of His Excellency Sri Baduga (Prabu Siliwangi) is able to make the country stand strong at a time when many kingdoms in the archipelago collapsed.”

“Absolutely. Our job as a state officer is very very heavy actually. But thanks to the firmness,

dignity, as well as the wisdom of His Holiness Sri Baduga, we can finally carry out this task,” Hagung Koswara said.

“But until when does this last? How long can officers and officials resist the temptation of power, property, and women? They are all human beings who have desires,” of course Raka does not

say this. He can only hold it in his heart.

Time passed, and now dusk had come. The red color in the sky had already begun to erode the dark shadows that

slowly filled the universe. Soon the night will come. When the world rests from a tired and tiring day.

But there are while those who are not there can rest. Can't sleep well. Unable

eat with gourmand. Not being able to enjoy the little things in life. Though according to some others, “Because is simple”.

“Let's take a break. The night is approaching. We're staying at the forest. Tomorrow before the light of the ground,

we continue the journey,” said Sukma Harum.

“Still away is Cipandana village?” ask Hagung Koswara.

“If tomorrow we leave at dawn, then we will arrive at the village around noon.”

“Alright then. On my horse there is a small tent. Let me set up for us.”

“Tuan opas set up a tent, I'm hunting food. How?” roka's smile.

“Very good!”

***

The bonfire's on. The tent is set up. The hunted animals have been eaten. Two travelers tell each other their experiences.

“I heard that you are the one who solved the problem of the loss of the ring of Her Majesty Ratu Prameswari (Empress)?” ask Hagung Koswara.

Raka laughs, “Ya's right. Quite confusing that question too. Turns out the answer is simple. Though making the whole kingdom into a scene.”

“Not only Pajajaran who became excited, the kingdom of Madangkara also bothered,” the opas also laughed.

“All the problems in the complicated world, it turns out the cause is something very simple. Love

for example,” tukas Raka. He did not know how many times he had said these words. He remembered his great-granddaughter who had said this to him.

Suddenly in his heart came an understanding. Do not-don't all the problems he faces now, is caused by “Cinta” too?

In his loneliness, how many women did he hurt? How many women have you disappointed? How many women did he live with?

Are they willing to forgive him? Or has he had so much revenge?

He cannot answer. For he has not found the reason for these events. Exists

there are many ideas in his head that must be proven true or not.

“So, how long have you been an opas?” asked Sukma Harum trying to shift his own mind.

“This year has been 13 years. I became a state soldier when I was 16. Then fate brought me to

various tasks. These last six years I have been given the task of becoming a Special Officer of the Kingdom.”

The Unity of the Eight Wind Eyes, also known as the Unity of 8 Opas, is a small unit under 8 opas. Each opas had 10 men. This unity is very small, but very respected throughout Pajajaran.

Their job is to examine difficult cases, supervise the performance of state officials in the field

law enforcement, as well as being a lawyer in government matters that should not leak into the community.

Hagung Koswara is one of the 8 very famous opas. Intelligence, intelligence, courage, intelligence,

and his ability to solve problems in society made his name famous since 5 years ago. Moreover, he has an heirloom weapon called the Golden Dragon Merfolk that is very much feared by the heretics. Raka has long admired this Union and only now meets one

“So the telik unity of the password, the opas master designed it?” taya Raka's.

“Yes. Actually telik password has existed since ancient times. It's just not moving regularly and neatly.

There are no clear rules for their performance, so sometimes their actions cross the line. Then His Excellency Sri Baduga (Prabu Siliwangi) ordered an update and overhaul in the arrangements and performance of state officials. One of them was the formation of the Eight Eyes of Wind Unity. Well this unity is what then designed the Unity Telik Sandi.”

“Oh, so the Telik Sandi Union stands alone from the Eight Eyes of Wind Union?” ask Raka.

“True. That way performance supervision will be easier.”

“If Telik Sandi is supervised by Eight Wind Eyes, then who is the one who oversees the Eight-Wind Eye Union?” back Raka asked.

“A very good question! Surely the people are the supervisors. The swordsman can see the level of satisfaction

people, how they prosper, how they are protected by the law, and how the kingdom treats its people.”

“Absolutely. By far the kingdom of Pajajaran is the most prosperous and most prosperous country in the world

whole Nusantara. Thank you to His Excellency Sri Baduga and his entire staff.”

“Entah master swordsman forget, or deliberately forget, there is one more person who is most instrumental in the prosperity of the people

Pajajaran,” smile Hagung.

Sukma Harum said nothing.

“Ayahanda sir, Prince Arya Gandakusuma, the former Minister of Welfare and Commerce is the one. He was the one who formulated the business and various policies that were later approved by His Excellency Sri Baduga. Because of youth formulation, agriculture, irrigation, marine, and interstate business become fertile and prosperous. Unfortunately, he resigned from the department. If you may know,

what is his current activity?” hagung Koswara.

“Enjoying purnabhakti (retirement) while doing small business, mr. opas,” smile Raka. When reminded of her father who is so calm and authoritative and intelligent mind, Raka often does not feel good on her own. Her father

begtu was disappointed at his life choices as a swordsman rather than continuing his father to become a government office or manage the family business.

This was also in the mind of Hagung Koswara. Why does a very handsome, wealthy young man have

so high intelligence, want to be a warrior and travel in the martial world? Countless dangers and difficulties a swordsman had to face in his entire life. Every second of life is in danger, facing grudges, hatred, and debt.

 He himself came from a poor family. Poor but firm in its stance, that the best thing is to be devoted to the state. But the rich? He really could not understand why rich people like Sukma Harum could become warriors like this.

Indeed, what Hagung Koswara asked was also a question for many people. They could find no answer at all, other than the answer that Sukma Harum only prefers adventure, rather than life in the magnificent mahligai with peace.

Why didn't he just follow in his father's footsteps to become an official and take care of welfare? Toh wealth

the Gandakusuma family is now able to lift so many people out of poverty.

These people really don't understand.

That prosperity and business success will only make people happy in the period of time

length.

But every day, every second, there are oppressed individuals who need help. Prosperity

niaga was unable to help him. Because they are dealing with people who are much more prosperous, much more powerful.

Perhaps this is why Sukma Harum chose to leave the comfort of his life. Choosing not to trade like

his father to advance and prosper the people through trade prosperity.

He prefers to travel in the martial world. Meet with oppressed individuals, feel their suffering, and try as hard as possible to provide help.

This is his life's calling. It is because of these reasons that Harum Sukma becomes Harum Sukma.

People never understand. His father doesn't understand. People don't understand. Hanung Koswara did not understand. Not even His Majesty understands.

Only his mother could understand, for her own mother was a highly respected swordsman within

martial world. Were it not for her mother seducing and asking the father, perhaps Raka and Amara would never have been able to get out the door.

“Your silatmu is so great, your talent is so high. In the martial world, your name should be your nickname. Which makes me curious, you rarely use silat. Your fame is precisely what you get when you are prohibited from using silat. Didn't you?”

“Absolutely. For 3 years I was forbidden to use silat by my master. He ordered me

traveling the world without even a single time can use silat or rely on the family name as a condition of my approval to study with him,” explained Raka.

“Aha. I-i understand. He commanded that you understand the rigors of adventure in the world

persilatchem. And more importantly, is that you understand the bitterness of life in this world. Didn't you?”

Raka nodded. “Absolutely. And what I found was a very dark and gloomy world. Humans can be so cruel just for petty things.”

“Actually there is one more thing that I found in this life,” Hagung Koswara's laughter.

“What is it?”

“That the deeper the love, the more shallow it becomes.”

This time there was no smile.

The two adventurers were both aware of the weight of the sentence that had just been spoken. Maybe because

they each experienced it.

The stars in the sky are scattered. The moon shines brightly. Even a burning bonfire lit up the place.

But can its light illuminate the deepest recesses in the human heart?