The Story on the Slope of Mount Merapi

14

When Kertopati appeared on the ringgit, Demang Pucang Twins smiled widely. But Kertopati knows that behind the smile is hidden the eternal thoughts, heartbreak and displeasure.

“How did you find Miranti..?” the Demang Pucang Kembar.

Kertopati lowered her head while saying, “ Den Ayu Miranti we found in a long circle. Ponjong's pedusunan border and Warih Ki Demang hamlet. His body was lying on the side of the road in a fainting state...”.

“I'm very grateful to you Kertopati. Hopefully, – soon he will wake up after being treated by Ki Galih Asem. There has been no significant change. It was just that after drinking the potion from Ki Galih Asem had briefly opened his eyes. Then closed again “

Kertopathy nodded slowly. Demang Pucang Twins saw something that was still hanging in the eyes of the guard youth sitting in front of him.

“Well, there may still be other business or needs that you want to convey.?”.

“True Ki Demang. And for this one I hope sorry in advance because this concerns directly the personal Demang Pucang Twins..”.

“I can already feel what you want to say,” said Demang Pucang Twins.

“ But, what is Kertopati?” about

Kertopathy corrected her sitting position. After being silent for a while. Finally, he opened his mouth.

“Can we talk alone Ki Demang?”

“You're acting strange this time around Kertopati. But it's fine. I grant your request..”.

Demang Pucang Kembar looked at the two aides who had been busy cleaning the furniture that was on the perch. The two maids then left the room. But one of them slipped behind the door and crouching behind the bluish-black velvet curtain.

“Well, now it's just the two of us Kertopati. “Tell me your business!” said Demang Pancang Twins.

“I got word that Den Ayu Miranti had a secret relationship with a young man from Pajang. Is that true Ki Demang?”

“Betul and according to Pangestu it has been accompanied by witnesses...”.

“Next it is alleged that there is a possibility that Miranti has been influenced to defect and destroy the Twin Pails from within.”.

Kertopati. The young man then said, “ I will only be very sad if it turns out all that is a false allegation. And sentenced Den Ayu Miranti to innocence”

“ Ki Demang, until now we have not been able to know exactly whether the rumors of –this rumor is indeed a truth?”

“The man who influenced the Miranti wanted to rob this academy of Kertopati! Pajang and Jipang could be said to be in a warming situation. Especially after the invasion of Hadiwijoyo to Bang Wetan. Haryo Jipang certainly far –might days have prepared themselves. If at any time –time Pajang stormed Jipang with a team of sepapan. As a warrior, can't you understand that?!” Demang Pucang Twins looked riled up. His voice is loud.

“Please excuse Ki Demang. Like I said, actually none of us are able to reveal what exactly Den Ayu did out there. According to the villagers of Den Ayu never did anything –hal which is outside of Pugeran. Or maybe there are people who feel interested in this academy deliberately exhaling troubling rumors?”

“ You mean what Kertopati?”, Demang Pucang Twins wrinkled his forehead.

“ I feel there are people around or even in this academy who are trying to paddle in the murky water of Ki Demang. Utilizing the situation of Pajang and Jipang who are in conflict. It's just, it's just a guess. No evidence yet –strong proof”

“You can tell me what you know Kertopati. As long as true!” suhut Demang Pucang Kembar.

“About two months ago, when Den Ayu Miranti returned from out of town, their entourage was intercepted by a gang of robbers from the Tidar Mountain led by the Ijo Centipede.”.

“I know the event. I will never forget! Continue your speech Kertopati.”

“The Ijo branch is definitely not just about to rob the items brought. But I am sure, the robbers were about to kidnap Den Ayu Miranti. Maybe once Ijo's centipede was paid to do that by someone. We don't know for sure. It is still lucky that Pangestu's brother managed to repel the gang of robbers. And previously ordered five of us to keep Den Ayu Miranti away from the battle arena. Moments later three of us who brought Den Ayu Miranti followed Pangestu's brother to help him.”.

Until here Kertopati did not continue his words anymore. The young man was silent.

“ Why are you silent Kertopati. Continue your story “

Kertopati nodded her head then said, “Hal this one is still blurred Ki Demang. The three of us did not see any great battle marks. But they saw, brother Pangestu was in talks with the Ijo “ centipede

Demang Pucang Twins fell silent.

“You made up a story or how?!”

“I said what Ki Demang.” really is

“You weren't at the scene. How do you know for sure that?”

“Because those three people told me, Ki Demang..”.

“This is really one new thing for me. Hard to believe!” said Demang Pucang Kembar while rising from his seat and then stepping back and forth.

“All must be proven Kertopathy!”

“I agree..”

“Why wait for Den Ayu to heal? We can call the three bodyguards to testify this time also”

Demang Pucang Twins silent and dumbstruck. Was swept away in silence at the pringgitan.

“There is more you want to convey Kertopati?” asked Demang Pancang Twins suddenly.

“ About a stranger from Pajang named Sukmo Aji it does not seem too suspect. I can see what the guy said was honest with”

Demang Pucang Kembar nodded his head. Because in his heart the old demang was also convinced that Sukmo Aji just happened to pass by and there was no connection whatsoever –apa with the incident that was sweeping the Twin Pucang.

“ Biklah Kertopati's. About that I will talk to the bekel and bebahu in this academy “

“ Biklah Ki Demang. I don't think there's anything else I'm going to say. I beg you and be ready to be called at all times.”.

“You can go.”

Kertopati bowed then stepped towards the pendopo. He was completely like he did not see anyone crouching behind the bluish-black big curtain.

When Demang Pucang Twins had entered the inner room to rest, Kertopati who stepped slowly down the pendopo suddenly turned around and re-entered the perch. When he arrived at the ringgit, two of the servants of Demang Pucang Twins were just about to close the door. Kertopati approached one of them who was high-statured straight and immediately blocked his neck. Of course this maid became startled and pale in face.

“Ka...Kakang..” his voice was so loud that Kertopati giggled.

“What did you mean you were hiding behind the curtain and stole my conversation with Ki Demang Pucang Twins?!” asked Kertopati while a friend of his upright stunned astonishment witnessed the incident.

“I... I do not hide Kakang... I...”

“Not hiding? Then what is the need to languish behind the curtain! Don't you dare lie! I can pull out your tongue!”

“I swear not to hide!”

“Keparat! Don't think I'm blind!”

“I swear Kang. I really did not hide, let alone dare to listen to the talk of kakang with Ki demang.”.

"Plaakk...!"

A loud slap landed on the face of the demon maid made her body twist almost fall. His left cheek was immediately bruised and from the part of his broken lip was bleeding. This Demang maid groaned in pain and sat down on the floor.

“I swear brother... I swear!” his voice was heard between the groans.

“Stand!” hardik Kertopati's.

The demon maid stood up while rubbing her cheeks that were still stung by pain.

“You still don't want to give a description?!” Kertopathy raised her right hand high. Ready to slap a second time.

With fear the maid opened her mouth, “I swear not to hide and steal Kakang's talk with Ki Demang Pucang Twins. I was near the curtain because I happened to be cleaning a dirty floor because of the oil spill from the lamp “

“I can't believe all your words. Your actions are really suspecting me! And I'm sure you're hiding something! Who told you to?!”

“Ampun Kakang's. Don't think and accuse that far. I'm an ordinary maid. If I am guilty, I am ready to be punished. But by the Gusti Allah I do not steal listen, do not mean evil ..”

Pelipis Kertopati seem to move. Jaw's bulging. “This time I forgive your mistakes. But remember from this second you'll be watching. You hear?!”

“I... I heard Kakang..” Reply the maid for the Twin Pour.

Pangestu, the head of the Twin Pieces academic guard, looked at the face of a man who came to face him and asked. “Why your face is so swollen. Your lips are also hurt?”

The man looked down for a moment while rubbing his swollen cheeks. “I... I was slapped Kertopati..” Then the man who turned out to be Pucang Kmebar's assistant named Tondo explained what happened at the residence pergitan Demang Pucang Kembar

“Kertopati certainly has a reason to slap you. Quickly tell!”

“According to Pangestu's kakang command. I spied on his conversation with Ki Demang. Turns out he knows..” Tondo.

“The boy turned out to be worth counting!” pangestu said furiously.

“But what I'm concerned about right now is not your swollen face or that Kertopathy. I wonder what he was talking about with Ki Demang..!”.

“She explained to Ki Demang, it is impossible that Mayu Miranti has certain relationships with people – people Pajang. Kertopati is ready to bring witnesses of the guards when they see the legion talking to the gang of robbed centipede Ijo.” Then Tondo explained.

“So...” said Pangestu finished demang's maid recounting. “He has gone too far. As soon as that person should I get rid of “

Pangestu dredged something from under his shirt and handed Tondo a small fortune. This demang maid bowed deeply, thanked him repeatedly and left the priest. When he reached regol, an old man hurriedly stood up from his sleepiness and hurriedly opened the doorway. The old man nodded his head and rebuked respectfully. Tondo did not return the rebuke at all. The horse is pedaled as fast as it goes towards the parent kademangan. While the night is getting late sinking in concentration.