The Story on the Slope of Mount Merapi
12
“Ki Demang,” said the person in a heavy tone authoritatively, “let me introduce myself to this stranger.”
How surprised Demang Pucang Kembar saw the person entering the arena. He became confused, because at all he did not expect that the problem would drag on. That person was the supreme leader of the Constable who captured Sukmo Aji earlier, and he was Pangestu. A confidant and several of the academy's bodyguards were previously assigned to track down Miranti. The only girl whose puppet this morning was kidnapped by people on the edge of the forest.
Seeing the confusion and hesitation of the Twin Pile Demang, Pangestu connected,
“I don't want others to think how weak this academy is. We do not know who the stranger is. Thank goodness he meant well, but if he wanted to guard our strength, how dangerous it would be"
"Because everyone knows he's one of the courtiers in Pajang. Especially just now that this school was hit by a disaster. Ki Demang's daughter is missing in kidnapping people. While the information given does not mean a truth that we must believe just like that.”
“But I don't mean it's Pangestu,” said the demang stuttered.
For he knew that Pangestu was a man of knowledge. He is a greater man than himself. He was the main student of a famous padepokan in the Duchy of Jipang Panolan. But at that time Pangestu was like not hearing the words of the Twin Puppets. He immediately handed the thirteen dredged dagger to the closest person who nervously accepted the weapon unwittingly.
“Ki Sanak,” said Pangestu to Sukmo Aji politely, “I have never met you before and also have never had a problem whatsoever. But you showed me your dexterity and toughness. So let me now try to serve you with the little knowledge I have.”
Sukmo Aji was busy guessing in his heart. This person was a bit different from the other people who were there. Given his attitude, it should have been if Sukmo Aji had been more careful against him.
“And now,” connect Pangestu, “watch... I start.”
And after that, he really began to attack. His steps remain light. He opened his attack with his legs, while his hands were crossed protecting his chest. Seeing this attack, Sukmo Aji was shocked. But Sukmo Aji didn't have time to think much. For he was soon busy serving his opponent, who moved to snatch with movements that were quite formidable. Finally Sukmo Aji can not just be evasive and avoid.
He cannot just defend himself. To reduce his opponent's freedom of movement, he had to attack. Pangestu's attacks are getting bigger and bigger. His hands moved quickly along with his light deft footwork. Once Pangestu's hand had changed to grab a forehead. But Sukmo Aji is an anom tumenggung in Pajang.
That is why Pangestu must be careful right and squeeze all his cleverness to win this match. When Pangestu desired to quickly end this match, he concentrated all energies and thoughts to then as a gale struck his opponent.
“Great ..!” sukmo Aji thought when he received a barrage of attacks from Pangestu.
“Indeed this person has a privilege that cannot be ignored.”
Then he had to make a few steps back. But Pangestu did not waste every opportunity. Quickly he advanced by launching great attacks. Apparently Pangestu became a bit riled up when his attack was not immediately able to hit his opponent, even his opponent could also urge him. Therefore his movements and attacks became serious. He did not want to sacrifice his name like Cagak Kluyur and Cangkil.
Meanwhile the fight became more and more fierce. Pangestu's attacks became increasingly violent and he had almost lost sight of himself so that his movements were not restrained anymore. When his attacks launched with both hands simultaneously aimed at different targets could be avoided by Sukmo Aji, he quickly changed the attack with his next attack, with his legs pointing towards Sukmo Aji's stomach. Seeing that change Sukmo Aji was forced to jump back.
But Pangestu apparently was determined to win the battle immediately. So, Sukmo Aji jumped back, followed by another leg after he circled his body half-circle over the first leg. Apparently Sukmo Aji did not expect that the attacks of Pangestu would be so tangled up, that the heel of Pangestu hit his waist.
The onslaught was so great that Sukmo Aji's body trembled and almost lost his balance. Although Sukmo Aji's body is quite well trained and has a strong endurance, but also felt that the heel that hit his waist caused a stinging pain. With this kick, Sukmo Aji's heart became rather hot as well. He therefore resolved to serve Pangestu more earnestly. Then soon his movements turned increasingly fast and hard. He retaliated for every attack with an attack. And he did not want his body to be hurt by his opponent anymore.
Pangestu was surprised to see the change in his opponent's kick. Then he immediately realized that the person he was fighting was highly knowledgeable. But everything has gone. The only possibility for him was that his opponent wanted the battle to go on desperately. And it really is. The subsequent Sukmo Aji attacks came crashing like waves rolling down the coast. However strong the rocks cliffs, but finally a lump after another fall also into the sea. Pangestu complained in his heart. As someone who has a lot of experience, he feels that his opponent has a higher intelligence.
And what then happened was, Pangestu began to look desperate. However he tried, he was now forced to endure. He had no chance to attack. Even a few times he had been able to be charged by his opponent, although not in dangerous places. Pangestu's body was in pain. However, he was not Pangestu until he gave up. Demang Pucang Twins are getting confused. He soon saw the difficulties of his confidants. Residents who circled the fight eagerly watched each move with wonder, as something that had never been seen before. Pangestu a respected constable and a knight who visited Pucang Kembar suddenly did not dwell in the hands of a foreign youth.
They wake up from a terrible dream. In that case, however great the opponent may be, they feel obliged to defend their leader despite having to give up his life. At once they grasped each weapon tighter. While some of the people standing at the very front row had already started moving. Sukmo Aji immediately saw the difficulties that would come. That's why he's getting more alert. He began to gather his forces to make the final onslaught, though it was done with a heavy heart. He did not expect at all that he should be involved in a matter of completely unknown cause. However, it does not want to be made months of events unknown to the ends.
“ Kertopati...” hiss Pangestu and Demang Pucang Twins together.
The first horseman named Kertopati came down from the back of the horse. Behind Kertopati a man appears leading a horse. On the back of this beast crossed a body figure. If you notice a figure of a girl's body, lying face down on the horse's back. Demang Pucang Twins rushed to Kertopati.
“ Kertopati you managed to find Miranti?”
Kertopati nodded, then with a look of her eyes looked towards the horse which stopped around two spears behind her. Demang Pucang Kembar then poured into a rah girl lying on horseback. After seeing the state of her daughter. Demang Pucang Twins ordered some people to bring Miranti into the room.
“ Call Ki Galih Asem here quickly. The shaman should immediately check and give the medicine to Miranti"
Without being told twice some people immediately rushed to leave the village banjar courtyard. They had already forgotten the incident they were just about to experience. Rattling at a suspected foreign youth is one of the conspirators who kidnapped Miranti.
The Kertopathy walked slowly closer to Sukmo Aji. And then with respect. “Kisanak, what happened?” he asked, and then he turned to dan Pangestu.
“What happened?” reset back.
Demang Pucang Twins found it difficult to give an answer. He asked himself, Why did this happen? When Demang Pucang Twins did not immediately reply, Kertopati looked back at Sukmo Aji.
“Kisaak...” he said later, “can I ask you something?”
Seeing the face of the newly arrived man, Sukmo Aji's heart gradually softened for a moment, even he was a bit ashamed of himself who was still so easily burned by lust.
“Please, kids..” answer. “What would I like to know?"
“ What is your purpose for coming to this academy?”
Sukmo Aji took a deep breath. “ Just passing by, because I want to go to my hometown in Kedungtuban. However, whether mangapa is suspected with the accusation of – yamg charges I do not understand at all. Especially the accusations of conspiring with hordes of kid kidnappers Ki Demang “
Kertopati.
“ Alright then. However, forgive us for not being able to release you as long as the band of robbers has not been caught. You can stay in this academy goods a few days “
Sukmo Aji sighed and cursed in his heart. However, his clear mind and sharp reasoning. Tumenggung Anom from Pajang is ready to stay in Pucang Kembar. Sukmo Aji realized that he was indirectly a prisoner in the Twin Pursuaries. Sebernarnarnar was if he wanted to be able to fight to death –matian escape from the siege. However, Sukmo Aji has a reason for what falls victim to this misunderstanding. Butenggung Anom chose to temporarily relented while looking at the situation. His instincts said that there was something serious threatening this academy.
“ Adi Kertopati. Why did you set that man free. Let me and the people of this academy cut him “
“ We must get strong evidence first Brother Pangestu. Before we punish him. Is that true Ki Demang? “
Demang Pucang Twins just nodded their heads. Because from the beginning of this old demang did not believe Sukmo Aji was involved in the kidnapping. All he did because of eternal heart and did not want to lose his authority in front of the residents of the academy.
