The Legend of Senopati

Wagering

“Me-died?” Sadewa. His tears almost dripped if Raden Bratasena did not remove them. “White Starling, Bayu Dewandaru, Ratih Maheswara, three names I will never forget. I must take revenge and seize the throne of Basundara!?”

“However, before that, you should practice and become strong.” Raden Bratasena stroked Sadewa's hair, then took him for a walk around the Valley of the Hundred Swords.

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The early days of Sadewa Pasha training were not easy. Every day he had to carry a pitcher of water with two ropes tied to a large piece of wood, and the wood was piled to the neck. In addition to training the physical strength in the shoulder and neck of Sadewa, it also made the level of strength of his bones increase.

Besides being exhausting, it also drains energy. Sadewa, who initially ate once a day, now adds to the portion of his food. A day can be three to four times.

Ki Aluna and Prabu Anchor Turi could only smile at the sight of Sadewa Pasha being beguiled by Raden Bratasena.

“He never gave up. He is suitable to be the opponent of Mahesa and Pinanggih Anom, the two strongest disciples we have. Although the age is far different, I am sure, Sadewa can compensate for their strength within three months.” Ki Aluna took the Sky Eye Sword.

“This sword I made a bet. If my prediction is wrong, you're entitled to have it, Anchor Turi.”

Prabu Anchor Turi laughed off. “Don't joke, Aluna, how is it possible in three months time that she can compensate for the sword strength of Mahesa and Pinadjutgan Anom. He has not yet learned the basics of sword science. For energy and bone strength alone is far different. Don't fantasize!”

“You have never seen how enthusiastic Raden Bratasena was when I asked him about Sadewa. He looks sure. Rarely do we find Raden Bratasena privileging a student like him privileging Sadewa Pasha.”

“Your words have a point. But, let's just look at the development of Sadewa in the past month.”

Just like Ki Jaga Raksa, Prabu Jangkar Turi had doubted Sadewa, until one month of training passed. Sadewa showed rapid progress in mastering basic sword science. In fact, he managed to take down Komang Baruga, the most talented student who was the same age as Sadewa.

Mahesa and Pinanggih Anom began to feel the air of competition. In a moment, the competition for first position is heating up again. After a long time Mahesa and Pinanggih Anom fought, then took turns to occupy the first position, now the name Sadewa Pasha appears.

Of all the disciples, only Mahesa was aware of Sadewa's hidden talent. He deliberately trained Sadewa so that Sadewa could silence the mouth of Pinanggih Anom who constantly mocked Sadewa in the presence of the disciples of Wild Tiger Bone.

This made Mahesa unhappy.

“Let's rest, tomorrow there's an additional training session from Ki Aluna Prabu for the Intermediate Tiger Bone disciples. You need to rest. Your training session until late at night.” Mahesa shook hands with Sadewa.

The Valley of the Hundred Swords had always given its disciples a purple ginseng potion to increase bone strength. Every time they finished breakfast, the disciples took their own rations of potions, including Sadewa.

Entering the second month, Raden Bratasena gathered all the disciples of the Valley of the Hundred Swords. They were asked to line up according to the level of bone strength.

Sadewa is currently still at the Intermediate Tiger Bone level, the second level of a total of four levels that were benchmarked by Raden Bratasena. More or less, forty disciples gathered in the ranks of Sadewa.

“See in the right corner, there are only two people who managed to reach the level of the Sacred Tiger Bone.” A man whispered and Sadewa accidentally heard it.

Yep.

Everyone has guessed that the two people in the right corner are Mahesa and Pinanggih Anom. Whereas at the level of the Wild Tiger Bone, there were only twelve disciples.

Sadewa. Next month he should be able to reach the level of the Wild Tiger Bone so that his strength would no longer be underestimated by the other disciples.

“Prepare yourself! Next month is a month of challenges. Who is not ready, he who is eliminated!” Raden Bratasena was suddenly silent, a smile full of mystery was drawn on his lips.