The Story of the Forecast Swordsman

Expansion to the South

This is a great country across the sea surrounded by high mountains and deserts. The country that almost controlled a quarter of the continent was led by an emperor who was very powerful and thirsty for power. It is said that the country was very peaceful and open to everyone before finally the Royal Khanjaya ascended the throne and held the leadership. All countries large or small are attacked and destroyed if against the will of the king.

That afternoon the king of Khanjaya was leading a large meeting of all the ministers and officials present, not least all the commanders of his war forces. He sat on the throne, watching all the faces present in the room. Highlight his sharp eyes and his long beard dangled down. He advised everyone present to prepare for expansion.

 

"All my soldiers hear, tomorrow we will attack the countries of the south, I want within a month that country must have been conquered by me", the word of the king was full of confidence accompanied by boisterous applause from all the officials and ministers and soldiers present there.

No one dared to deny his master's will, because their lives were at stake. I like not having to like them to fight. For them to die on the battlefield as soldiers is nobler than to die silly in prison.

In a special room, three well-known commanders of the army began to prepare tactics and all the necessities for the war. Everything seemed to be busy with various tools and weapons of war.

"Behind Shingajaya, we are short of materials for long-range weapons" Shingada said, reporting conditions that are unlikely to continue fighting to the south.

Shingajaya as the supreme commander of the southward expansion twisted his brain violently, his jaw hardened and gripped the ink brush in his hand.

"BRUUUUAAAAKK”.

One broken table was hit by Shingajaya's blow.

"It is impossible, then we will be grave" Shingajaya said with a sharp, sword-like gaze.

A tangled face filled with ambition glaring at the area of the room. No one dared to stare, all eyes were downcast when he was in a state of anger.

Mesapati approached towards the front while squatting for mercy. He lowered his head until he touched Shingajaya's feet.

"Although my lord, if anything should go wrong, then I will take responsibility" Mesapati said and was followed by Shingada.

The moment the tense atmosphere within the room became silent, only the whirring of the wind from behind the window barged in. Seeing Shingajaya's anger earlier it seemed like the herd of ants had stopped moving. Even the sound of crickets was instantly gone. All were fearful and anxious, as the southward expansion risked their self-esteem as well as the rise in office.

After quite a bow and apologizing, Mesapati and Shingada ventured to stand up slowly while retreating step by step. Mesapati who as the commander with expertise to get information on the weaknesses of the opponent tried to convince Shingajaya.

"Please, sir, please let me have an opinion. According to the information I gathered, the country in the south has been split into five small countries" Mesapati told Shingajaya.

Shingajaya watched every remark Mesapati gave her carefully.

"My lord, those small countries are nothing more than a city here, so I don't think I should be afraid to face them", continued the commander who is often dubbed as the commander of the devil because of his movements that can not be seen.

"Are you sure, Mesapati?" asked Singajaya again in a slightly incredulous tone with his subordinates.

"I'm very sure sir", Mesapati replied firmly.

Commander Singajaya was satisfied and smiled with the performance of his spies.

He started rubbing the long beard that adorned his chin. He walked with his chest puffed up as if he had won before the battle.

"I will win this war and I will be the commander in chief" he thought inwardly.

"BRAZUUUUAAAAKK".

Once again a table was struck to smash into pieces while brandishing his sword.

Preparations were made quickly under the command of Singada and Mesapati. Thousands of guns and fire cannons were transported aboard the warships that had lined the seas. No exception tons of food also transported at that time. With 500 large warships and and small ships they set out to cross the fierce south sea.

Commander Shingajaya was on the main ship along with two subordinate commanders who were experts in the field of shipping. Attacks to the south are no joke. They brought complete equestrian troops and close and long range combat troops.

Meanwhile, the Lion Kingdom Mandala is rejoicing with the presence of a baby girl. The queen has given birth to a beautiful baby girl. They had a big party that day. The king looked very happy even though he had only one child.

After a week of the party Prayudha returned to duty in accordance with his obligations. He continued to strengthen the armed forces and fortifications from naval attacks. He was so persistent in training his soldiers in order to become stronger. That guy thinks an enemy attack can happen at any time and we have to be ready. He continued to wander along the beach and look at the area that was being built strong fortress.

A sign from someone made the man stop walking. He looked left and right, but was invisible and looked up. Prayudha felt strange at the behavior of the birds, they flew away from the Melaya Kingdom. A kingdom in the North of Mount Pasupati.

Finally, the mysterious figure of the man appeared. He immediately worshipped with respect to Prayudha.

"Please, sir, there is an emergency message to be conveyed" said the man still in a state of worship.

Prayudha with vigilant eyes continues to pay attention to the circumstances around.

"Reply report, what emergency situation has occurred!" prayudha exclaimed to the spy.

Prayudha has indeed spread some code to observe the movements of previous enemies.

"Although lord, the Kingdom of Melaya has been attacked by the Kingdom of Khanta Pura from across", replied the man.

Immediately Prayudha's face turned red and his body stiffened to face the North. His eyes were far away looking towards the North and imagining the situation there.

Prayudha began to think about facing the worst possible war. He had never faced a war situation during his time as Patih in the Mandala Lion kingdom. Cold sweat began to trickle down and wet his body. His heart was pounding when he had to imagine a war was about to happen.

"How long will he be here?" prayudha asked while glancing sharply. He took a deep breath and breathed it into the air.

"Although sir, it depends on the strength of the Melaya Kingdom until when it can survive" replied the spy respectfully.

Prayudha turned around and set foot to meet the king.

"You can leave, report immediately when there's anything important!" prayudha exclaimed as she let go of the sight making sure no one heard their conversation.

"Okay sir, I beg you to leave", said the spy and disappeared in the middle of the grove of trees next to the forest.

In his footsteps Prayudha hesitated a little to meet the king, his mind was confused with the occurrence of war in the neighboring country. Sooner or later the Kingdom of Khanta Pura will definitely attack here.

Prayudha finally decided to return to his private residence. He rushed into his house and made a letter to his wife and child and family in Padepokan Kencana Pasupati.

He called Mangut his confidant to deliver the letter.

"Angut, send this letter to my wife at Padepokan Kencana Pasupati!" prayudha.

"Okay sir, I beg you" said Mangut while receiving a letter and immediately proceed to Padepokan Kencana Pasupati.

Prayudha was silent and hoped the letter would soon come to the point of remembering he could not go home in such a situation.