
"You don't mess around with Klungsur...
If you go into this cave now, you'll only be Arya Pethak's hermit bully. Just wait here" said Nyi Sawitri while staring intently at Klungsur.
"But Nyi..".", Klungsur had not yet finished his talk, Nyi Sawitri had already cut him off.
"Nothing but a tapi. If you are indeed his loyal servant, you should be able to endure waiting for his arrival", added Nyi Sawitri quickly.
Klungsur was immediately speechless to hear all the words of Dewi Bukit Lanjar. At the same time, Mayang Koro and Jalu Langit came to the mouth of Goa Selomangleng with a variety of food because they had just come down to the nearest residential area.
"Not thought of Sur..
Brother Pethak must be fine. Come now we eat first", entertain Rara Larasati who saw Klungsur still dazed in the mouth of Goa Selomangleng.
"Klungsur is not hungry yet Nisanak", replied Klungsur who seemed to not linger long waiting for the arrival of Arya Pethak.
Kriiuukk...
Klungsur's stomach was sounding loud. Rara Larasati smiled faintly hearing her.
"No more excuses. Your mouth can say no Sur, but the sound of your stomach can't lie.
Let's eat", Rara Larasati immediately pulled Klungsur's hand towards the bottom of the shady tree and grew near the mouth of Goa Selomangleng. They then enjoy the food purchased by Mayang Koro and Jalu Langit together.
Meanwhile, Arya Pethak felt her strength gradually increase dramatically. Each of his pulse points and nerves were filled with incredible inner energy.
After the fourth full moon in the visible realm, Arya Pethak who continuously increased her efforts to fuse the Dragon Core Stone into her body finally stayed a little more towards success.
From a distance the Fire Dragon continued to notice the change in the inner energy form of Arya Pethak. From the original small to the present to the extraordinary point.
"This boy is great. Will definitely be a swordsman choose a match in the future.
His aura and body were similar to that of the mating king hehehe..
Ahhh after so many hundred years I finally almost finished my task before moksa to nirvana", muttered the Fire Dragon while looking at Arya Pethak's body which glowed golden yellow with its light.
Approaching the final stage of the Dragon Core Stone smelting, the temptation in Arya Pethak's hermitage was great. The shadow of his adoptive father Mpu Prawira and Nyi Ratih who were asking for help, Goddess Retno Wulan who called her, who called her, also Sekarwangi and Paramita who tease him to stop his hermitage make Arya Pethak must be as strong as possible to survive.
After nearly 5 full moon ascetic in the visible realm, Arya Pethak managed to fuse the Dragon Core Stone into her body. Now the power in it has increased 4 times than before. If he were to face the Blood Site Beggar or the Audience today, they would no longer be a match for Arya Pethak.
As the last small detail melts, the Fire Dragon awakens Arya Pethak's hermitage.
"Arya Pethak, wake up from your mediation!
It's time for you to return" said the Fire Dragon who made Arya Pethak open her eyes.
"You have completed your hermitage in melting the Dragon Core Stone to unite with your body.
Now you've become a swordsman choose a match. But before I take you to the human realm, I will give you a parting gift. This is the right of every descendant of Lokapala", added the Fire Dragon as he touched Arya Pethak's forehead with the tip of his fingernails.
Suddenly a golden yellow circle appeared on Arya Pethak's forehead.
"Is this the Fire Dragon?", asked Arya Pethak immediately.
"This is Rajah Kala Cakra Buana. Every generation of Lokapala descendants, there will be a chosen one to be the peacekeeper of Jawadwipa Land.
Now it's time for you to go home. Your friend's friend is still faithfully waiting for you outside this Selomangleng Cave", said the Fire Dragon who then let out a dazzling beam of eyes. Arya Pethak's eyes immediately closed. When she opened her eyes, Arya Pethak had returned to where she had meditated.
"It's my full duty to be the guardian of the Lokapala bloodline. I'm free now.
Goodbye Arya Pethak ", said the Fire Dragon whose body slowly disappeared. When the Fire Dragon disappeared all over him, suddenly the sky of Goa Selomangleng began to collapse. His thunderous voice was heard by friend Arya Pethak who was outside Goa Selomangleng.
"Comebody!
The cave is collapsing!! I must help Ndoro Pethak ", cried Klungsur as he was about to run towards the mouth of Goa Selomangleng. Mayang Koro immediately held Klungsur's hand not to enter the cave.
Anjani was about to dart forward towards Goa Selomangleng but as fast as lightning, Nyi Sawitri immediately blocked her arm while shaking her head.
Dust flew from inside the mouth of Goa Selomangleng. Everyone can only surrender while staring at the mouth of the cave with teary eyes.
As everyone had become desperate with Arya Pethak's life, a voice appeared in Goa Selomangleng's mouth.
"Yuhuukkkk!!!"
Everyone immediately stared at the figure that emerged from the flying dust. As soon as they saw the figure of Arya Pethak that appeared, they immediately rushed towards Arya Pethak.
"The Lord Vishnu worship,
Ndoro Pethak you survived!", said Anjani while hugging Arya Pethak's body.
"Thank God Ndoro Pethak survived. I was scared earlier", Klungsur chimed in.
Arya Pethak smiled faintly at Klungsur and Anjani's behavior. Nyi Sawitri, Rara Larasati, Mayang Koro and Jalu Langit approached the three of them.
"It looks like you managed to get that mustika stone, Arya Pethak..
I see your inner power has increased much higher than before" said Nyi Sawitri with a big smile.
"All for the support of your Nini Dewi, as well as all of you. I say a big thank you to all" Arya Pethak bowed her body.
"But wait for Arya Pethak..
How could this Selomangleng Cave collapse? Though this cave has long been known", Mayang Koro stared at Arya Pethak's face while frowning his forehead.
"The waiter of Mount Penanggungan that inhabits Goa Selomangleng has moksa to nirvana. Of course this cave collapsed", hearing Arya Pethak's words, everyone seemed surprised. Questions flashed through their heads.
"Ah, it's important that Arya Pethak has got what she's looking for. Let's get down from this place" said Jalu Langit as he stepped onto the path that went down the place.
The seven of them immediately went down that road to return to Pakuwon City Town.
Once in the city, Mayang Koro and Jalu Langit say goodbye to Arya Pethak and his friends.
"It's good to know you, Arya Pethak..
May Single Hyang give long life so that we can be together again" said Mayang Koro quickly.
"I'm also happy to know you, Kisanak.
I thank you for helping to take care of my comrades during my ascetic days yesterday", replied Arya Pethak with a faint smile.
"If there is a chance, play to the Duchy of Matahun City. Just find me at the Duchy's palace. I will definitely be very happy" said Mayang Koro as he jumped on his horse followed by Jalu Langit. Two of Matahun Palace's relatives quickly pounded his horse towards the North.
Arya Pethak's entourage moved west. Leaving the City of Pakuwon City to Pakuwon Nankan.
Along this journey fresh air feels flowing from the side of Mount Arjuna in the south.
The afternoon. The sky looks reddened the sign that soon the night will come down in the Pakuwon Nakangkan region. Fortunately, Arya Pethak's entourage had entered a small village called Karang Kitri Village, which was east of the border forest of Pakuwon Nankan and Pakuwon Lantir. They stopped in front of a house located at the eastern end.
Arya Pethak immediately jumped down from her horse followed by the four members of her entourage. Then he walked into the courtyard. A 3-year-old man immediately welcomed the arrival of Arya Pethak.
"Excuse Kisanak..
We are travelers from Kadiri. On the way home. If you may know, is there lodging in this place?", asked Arya Pethak politely. The thin-moustached man momentarily stared at Arya Pethak's face. After being convinced he was a good person, the thin-moustached man smiled.
"In our village there is no lodging, Kisanak..
If you're willing to stay at our house, I'll allow you. But sorry if this place is not as clean and as good as the inn" said the thin-moustached man graciously.
"Having a place to spend the night, we are very grateful Kisanak..
I am Arya Pethak very grateful", Arya Pethak replied with a smile.
That night Arya Pethak's entourage spent the night at the place of Randu Para, the thin-moustached man. In the house was Ratnawati his wife and Seta Wahana, his only son. Familiarity soon intertwines between Seta Wahana and Klungsur who loves to play with young children.
The night is getting late. The calm atmosphere they had just had was interrupted by the loud noise of clanging at once a sign of danger.
"There are robbers attacking the village!! There was a robbery!!", a loud shout rang out from the house of the village chief Karang Kitri.
Arya Pethak and Nyi Sawitri immediately jumped out of the house along with Randu Para and Klungsur. Nyi Ratnawati and Seta Wahana cower in fear in a corner of the house.
From the west, thick smoke and a red tinge of fire signs are brewing. Arya Pethak immediately turned her head towards Anjani and Rara Larasati who were behind her.
"Anjani, Baras..
You two please stand guard in this place. Me and brother Randu Para will see the situation", Pinta Arya Pethak immediately.
"We understand ", replied Anjani and Rara Larasati together.
"Arya Pethak, I came to see ", said Nyi Sawitri aka Dewi Bukit Lanjar immediately. Arya Pethak immediately nodded in understanding.
"Ndoro Pethak, I'm coming!", Klungsur ran after Arya Pethak who darted rapidly towards the blazing flames west of Karang Kitri Village.
Chaotic mood. Dozens of people ran to escape the fire as well from a group of black-clothed people riding horses while swinging their weapons towards the residents of Kitri Reef.
"Come destroy this village hahahaha..
This Kroco kroco deserves to die!", shouted a man dressed in black-black who wore a blue-painted wooden mask as he swung his spear sword towards a young man trying to escape.
Chrraaassshhh!!
The resident of Karang Kitri village was immediately uprooted with a slash wound on his back.
"Vile robber!
You are looking to die apparently!!", shouted Randu Para while darting quickly towards the robbers while swinging his big machete.
Whhuuuuugggh
A robber who was carrying a wooden coffin from a robbery was unlucky. The slash of the great machete Randu Para instantly slashed his neck.
Chhrrrraaa..
The chief robber immediately rolled to the ground. After finishing the life of a robber, Pandu Para darted quickly towards some robbers who were ready with their respective weapons.
Nyi Sawitri darted quickly towards the two robbers who were pulling a young woman while laughing. With a furious Nyi Sawitri swung her sword towards the robber.
Whuusssh..
The robber who did not realize that he was in danger, immediately screamed loudly as Nyi Sawitri's sword slashed at his arm.
Chhrrrraaaaass!!
Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!!
Not stopping there, Nyi Sawitri changed her body movements and shot back towards the robber who was in pain because his arm was broken. This time the sword of Nyi Sawitri directly cut his neck until finally the robber collapsed with his head separated from the body.
Klungsur won't lose. Abdi loyal Arya Pethak was immediately snatched the battering ram made of wood Sono near her. The wood was as big as an adult's arm and for half a fathom he hit the head of a robber who had just come out of a house.
Prrraaaackdirtkkk..
Aaauuugggghhhhh!!
The ill-fated robber immediately fell to the ground with his head smashed with fresh blood.
"Well, feel the sting of this fart. Favoring right? You are dead now!", Klungsur said, flapping the robber's hand to make sure he was dead or alive.
The unwary Klungsur, instantly slashed the sword of a robber from behind.
Thrraannngggg!!
Klungsur who got the Talisman Lulang Kebo Landoh immediately looked back. He glanced sharply at the attacker who was surprised to see his sword as if unable to penetrate Klungsur skin.
"Ehh ehhh play behind to? You are really looking to die, yes", said Klungsur who immediately jumped towards the attacker while swinging his fist.
The robber was a little late dodging until the thump of the kentongan hit his waist.
Bhuukkkh...
Ouuuggghhhh!!!
The robber immediately staggered to the side while holding his sick waist. From the opposite direction, Arya Pethak directly hit the head of the robber hard.
Kkkkkkkkkkkkk!!
Arya Pethak saw a necklace with a scorpion pendant on the neck of the robber she had just finished off. He quickly grabbed the necklace with scorpion pendant to make sure.
"Black Scorpion Group!
Why did they get to this place?", Arya Pethak squeezed the necklace pendant to pieces.
Just as Arya Pethak was about to move, two yellow rays in a semicircular shape shot rapidly towards her. Using the Ajian Step Wind God, Arya Pethak immediately snatched Klungsur's body to stay away from the place.
Whhhuuuutttthhh..
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
"Fuck up!
Show me your look! Don't just be a coward who attacks stealthily" cried Arya Pethak while lowering Klungsur's body beside him.
From above the lush trees, a burly man in black clothes and wearing a half-mask with a blue painted face floated down to the front of Arya Pethak and Klungsur. Looking from her white hair as well as her whiskers and white beard seemed like she was no longer young. In both hands were two strange twin swords that curved like a crescent moon.
"Haha...
You're tolerable! You can avoid my Crescent Slash, it means I deserve to intervene.
But I'm the Golden Crescent Swordsman won't be as generous to face a sneer as you!", said the blue masked man loudly. Arya Pethak grinned broadly at the appearance of the leader of the Ireng Centipede Group.
'It's time to try my new powers'
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The team stayed up to prepare coffee and snacks. We stay up again tonight hehehe..