
Arya Pethak's question made Anjani smile thinly. There was a disguised happy smile behind the thin smile engraved on his face.
"Ndoro Pethak..
I thank you for the attention of Ndoro Pethak. In this way at least Anjani has a place to take shelter", Anjani replied while sitting under the feet of Arya Pethak. Seeing that, Arya Pethak hurriedly got up from his seat and immediately raised Anjani's arm.
"What are you doing? Don't sit down" said Arya Pethak, staring at Anjani.
"I am your slave Ndoro.. It's not appropriate to sit on your equal footing. My place is under your protection", Anjani said with a bow.
"Don't be stupid!
Even if I allow you to follow me, I do not consider your degree to be lower than mine. Stand up! If you are still stubborn, do not expect me to allow you to follow me again ", hearing Arya Pethak's words, Anjani hurriedly stood up straight even by holding on to the handle of a wooden chair.
"Anjani understands Ndoro. Anjani obeyed Ndoro Pethak's orders ", Anjani said, bowing respectfully.
"Now tell me about you..
I don't want the slightest secret you've hidden from me", Arya Pethak stared at Anjani. Although not as beautiful as Sekarwangi who is of noble descent or fair-skinned like Paramita, Anjani is still much prettier than most women.
"My name is Anjani..
I was born in Sanggabuana Village in Pakuwon Wanakerta region, in the Northern Duchy of Anjuk Field.
My father was the head of the village of Sanggabuana, Kebo Winongan. At that time I was 5 years old, my village was attacked by members of the Ireng Centipede Group. My father was killed by them and my mother committed suicide after being raped by one of the leaders of the Ireng Group. Unable to accept shame, my mother committed suicide next to my father's body. I witnessed firsthand the deaths of my parents with my own eyes.
As a prisoner, the group of members of the Ireng Centipede Group took me to their headquarters. Not until half the journey, the group was stopped by Nyi Guitarja and her husband, Sanca Keling who is one of the leaders of the black martial world.
The two of them managed to slaughter almost half of the members of the Ireng Centipede Group but the killer of both my parents managed to escape Ndoro.. From that moment on I was kept by them, though cruel but at least they gave protection to me.
For these 18 years, I have always followed the steps of the Demon Serpent Goddess. As for the reason that Nyi Guitarja is very vengeful on Si Tapak Kilat because that person who killed Sanca Keling, the husband of the Goddess of the Demon Snake ", Anjani closed his story while exhaling a long breath.
Sekarwangi and Paramita who had listened to Anjani's story immediately looked at each other for a moment. They were also touched by Anjani's life story.
Mmmmmm...
"I believe you're being honest with me... You can follow me but I ask you to take care of your own attitude and honor...
I do not consider you as my slave but as a traveling companion who is shoulder to shoulder in the face of every challenge that comes" said Arya Pethak while staring at Anjani.
The young woman immediately bowed respectfully to Arya Pethak.
"Thank you very much Ndoro" Anjani said quickly.
Heavy rain continued to pour over the place until the afternoon. Arya Pethak, Sekarwangi, Paramita, Anjani and Klungsur continued to talk late into the night.
The next morning, Arya Pethak woke up first. This is the 31st day of training the new science of the successors of the Silver Sword College. It should be today that Rara Pujawati and her comrades return to that place. Arya Pethak himself had prepared his goods that he wanted to bring venturing back to Kadiri.
As the sun briefly rose in the eastern sky, from the south was seen Rara Pujawati, Blue Starling and Wironegoro shot towards the gate of the Silver Sword College.
Their arrival was greeted by cheers from the disciples of the Silver Sword Academy who happened to be waiting for the arrival of the future leader of the Silver Sword Academy. They were so excited that finally the Silver Sword Academy could stand its ground again.
The shout of the Silver Sword School disciples instantly caught the attention of Arya Pethak and the comrades who had just prepared their luggage. Sekarwangi and Paramita immediately walked towards Rara Pujawati, Jalak Biru and Wironegoro who walked by followed by dozens of students of the Silver Sword College. Arya Pethak and Klungsur soon caught up with them, behind which Anjani followed.
Spotlight Rara Pujawati's eyes immediately cruel when he saw there was Anjani there.
"The devil woman,
You must die!", shouted Rara Pujawati who immediately darted towards Anjani. His right hand on Ajian Surya Pamungkas directly directed at Anjani.
Whuusssh...
A swarm of hot winds whistled following the dazzling golden-yellow rays, which shot rapidly from Rara Pujawati's right hand.
Anjani who did not expect that there was a quick attack, could only survive by pushing his two palms in the Ajian Palak Nagagini, the teachings of the Serpent Demon Goddess. A reddish green light blocks the yellowish red light from Ajian Surya Pamungkas.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
Rara Pujawati was pushed back several spears backwards. He vomited a mouthful of fresh blood. Similarly, Anjani who slammed into the back. He had not been able to suckle the ground, he changed his body movements and salted in the air and then landed perfectly.
That quick incident really surprised everyone.
Just as Rara Pujawati was about to dart again, a loud shout of Arya Pethak stopped her steps.
"Enough Pujawati!
Stop your desire!", said Arya Pethak quickly.
"What do you mean stop me, Brother Pethak?
The woman was a disciple of the Serpent Demon Goddess who had killed Kakang Wondo. I will avenge my brother's death", Rara Pujawati pointed towards Anjani who had just risen from where she landed.
"Didn't you hear my words a little, Pujawati?", a cold voice came from Arya Pethak's lips that made Blue Starling and Wironegoro who were still quietly approaching directly towards Rara Pujawati.
"Dinda Pujawati,
We better hear first the talk of the Swordsman of Satan. Remember, we are all still there today because of him" Wironegoro said quickly. He was afraid of offending Arya Pethak.
"True Wironegoro, Pujawati...
We should have heard the voice of the Swordsman Arya Pethak. Don't be rash", Blue Starling chimps quickly. Hearing the advice of his two fellow students, Rara Pujawati nodded in understanding. He realized the difference in the level of canuragan science between him and Arya Pethak. Although he has mastered Ajian Surya Pamungkas level 5 of the 7 levels of science and joined with Wironegoro level 4 and Jalak Biru level 5, it is impossible to beat Arya Pethak.
"Both Kakang Pethak..
Now what is your explanation for that demonic woman? Try to explain to us", asked Rara Pujawati while looking at Arya Pethak.
"Anjani wasn't the perpetrator of your college brother's murder, you saw that for yourself. The Demon Serpent Goddess myself I killed when you were training yesterday.
While Anjani was only a follower, because he was an orphan who was nurtured by the Goddess Snake Demon and Sanca Keling.
Now he's my servant. Are you still having issues with this?", Arya Pethak stared intently at Rara Pujawati. Highlight the cold eyes of Arya Pethak immediately made the guts of Rara Pujawati shriek instantly.
"Alright Kakang, I understand. If you speak, I believe in you completely" Rara Pujawati said in her honor at Arya Pethak.
"Because you have returned, so today also me and my friends will continue the journey back to Kadiri.
We have been living in this place for too long", hearing Arya Pethak's words, Rara Pujawati hurriedly approached her.
"Why is there such a hurry for Kakang Pethak? I just arrived, why do you want to leave?", Rara Pujawati looked at the handsome face of Arya Pethak with a sweet smile.
I pray that the Silver Sword College will become a major college that has a big name in the martial world.
Excuse me first", Arya Pethak bent her body, then left Rara Pujawati and her two brothers headed to the horse that became the place to tether her horse mount. Sekarwangi, Paramita, Klungsur and Anjani bowed respectfully to the members of the Silver Sword School and followed in the footsteps of Arya Pethak. They immediately jumped on the backs of their horses and drove their horses eastward.
Rara Pujawati just stared at their departure until they disappeared from view without being able to say anything.
Arya Pethak's party continued to drive his horse towards the east. After passing through a small river, they continued to pound their horses towards Pakuwon Wangan which is in the west of the Duchy of Anjuk Field.
Until noon, they had reached the bustling city of Pakuwon Wangan. While moving slowly, the five people observed the street crowd in the city.
After filling the stomach in a food stall, Arya Pethak's entourage continued to travel towards the city of Anjuk Padang Duchy. Towards dusk, they entered the border of Anjuk Padang city.
A thin man was standing in front of an inn as Arya Pethak and her comrades passed by. Seeing the makeup of Arya Pethak who was similar to a wanderer, the skinny old man immediately blocked the pace of his movements.
"Kiss,
Do you need a place to spend the night? If so, come with me quickly. The Duchy of Anjuk Padang is having a curfew. If you force your way in and get hit by the curfew, you will be caught by the soldiers" said the skinny old man immediately.
Arya Pethak immediately turned her head towards her four comrades. Seeing them nod, Arya Pethak immediately jumped down from her horse followed by her comrades.
"Where is the place to spend the night Ki? Show her the way ", Arya Pethak stared at the face before her.
"Let's follow me, young man" said the skinny old man who immediately stepped into a large building that was indeed an inn. Above the entrance to the courtyard, there was the inscription 'Sore Flower Inn '.
Two peachy people (horse nurses) directly led their horses towards the stables located next to the inn.
Arya Pethak and her friends continued to follow the steps of the skinny old man named Ki Panggih went inside. A middle-aged woman there immediately welcomed their arrival.
"Welcome to the Afternoon Flower Inn, warriors. How many bedrooms do you need?
I am Nyi Arum Dalu, the owner of this inn", said the middle-aged woman who still looks beautiful at a young age.
"We need 5 rooms Nyi..
Does anybody? If there is, we also order food. Later delivered into the room", Arya Pethak looked at the face of Nyi Arum Dalu.
"Everything 5 pieces of silver. For enough food 3 pieces of silver, it includes the care of your horse" said Nyi Arum Dalu with a thin smile.
Sekarwangi who held the finances, immediately took out a cloth bag containing silver kepeng which was a gift from the Duke of Kurawan. He immediately extended 8 pieces of silver to Nyi Arum Dalu. The woman immediately smiled and asked Ki Panggih to drive them to their respective bedrooms.
Several pairs of eyes that were in the front room of the inn that also served as a food stall glanced at them.
"Who are they Kakang?
It does not seem to be the Duchy of Anjuk Field", asked a stocky man whose face was not clear due to the bamboo caping covering part of his face. Ever since Arya Pethak and her comrades entered the Afternoon Flower Inn, she had continued to observe Arya Pethak. Together with 3 others, they enjoyed the dish in the corner of the dining room.
"I don't know sister. It seems they are just ordinary travelers passing by. Don't think too much. As long as they do not interfere in our affairs, let it go" said a man who seemed to be the leader of the four immediately.
The thick-bodied man with a bamboo stamp nodded in understanding, as well as the two friends who were next to him. 4 people at the table next to them also nodded their heads in understanding.
That night heavy rain poured into the city area of Anjuk Padang Duchy. The weather was so cold it was bone-chilling. Fortunately, Arya Pethak's room did not leak even though heavy rain seemed to pour from the sky. As Arya Pethak was about to get ready for bed, there was a knock on her bedroom door.
Thok thok..
"Who?", asked Arya Pethak as she turned to the door.
"I'm Kakang Pethak, Paramita..
My bedroom is leaking. I was confused where to sleep?", Paramita's voice sounded slowly. Arya Pethak rushed towards the bedroom door. Once the bedroom is open, it turns out not only Paramita, but also Anjani and Sekarwangi.
"Why are you all here?", Arya Pethak looked in wonder at them.
"Sssssttttttttt, lower your voice Kakang..
Let us enter first", Paramita whispered as she stepped into Arya Pethak's bedroom without waiting for the approval of the handsome young man. Anjani and Sekarwangi immediately followed Paramita's steps.
"What's the matter exactly? Why are you scared like that?", asked Arya Pethak immediately after closing the bedroom door.
Paramita then told about a conversation between several people he accidentally heard from the next room.
"So I heard, the person who slept next to my room was planning to kill the life of the Blue Kebo Beaver.
I'm worried, we who don't know what will be exposed to the sap Kakang. That's why I woke up Sekarwangi and Anjani to gather in your place. How is this Kakang? Should we leave this place?", asked Paramita worriedly.
Mmmmmm...
"We must not interfere in this matter, Paramita. If we leave now, it will definitely make them suspicious" Arya Pethak replied as she stroked her chin.
"We'd better take turns tonight".
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Take care of the health of everything
Do not stay up a lot to avoid the night wind 😁😁️️