THE SUNAN BODYGUARD

episode 5b: Sunan Ampel Challenges Kiai Ribang Kuning

"Does Kanjeng Adipati really attack me? Why did I fall, because I was shocked at the loud cry of Kanjeng Adipati."

"Ah, it's impossible. Because, if ordinary people, or people who have low knowledge, would have vomited blood for my attack earlier."

"In fact, I'm an ordinary person, feeling nothing. It's possible, Kanjeng Adipati's attack missed."

"Ha ha ha, you are just weird, how could my attack be missed?"

"I don't know."

"No. I think there is something you haven't told me. I feel it, but I don't know. And also, you chose a place of residence right on the border between this Yellow Ribang Perdikan Land, and the Bungkul Perdikan land. Of course, finding that place is not easy. And can only be done by people who have a high level of knowledge."

"Maybe it was a coincidence. Because, I only saw a place around the bamboo forest, suitable for shelter."

"I don't believe."

"I'm sorry Kanjeng Adipati, what's wrong with my hut?"

"There's nothing with your hut. But choosing a place there, is not a coincidence. I suspect, this is because of your high-level science."

"Which one is it?"

"I'm sure, the higher the swordsman, the more he can hide his true identity" Ki Wiroseroyo said as he stared intently into Rejo's eyes.

Rejo's eyes were as if he was hit by a sharp needle.

Perih, and very painful.

Gradually, Rejo began to shed tears.

"Oh my God, what science is this?" heart of Rejo.

"Well, it is evident that you have high knowledge, though you hide it neatly."

"I'm sorry Kanjeng Adipati, what's the evidence?"

"That's, your eyes are watery."

"Well, why would my eyes water."

"I took out Aji-aji Sodo Taper Clorot. It is the science of internal energy to measure the strength of an opponent. The way, by looking into the eyes of the opponent. The more he was in pain, the higher the knowledge of the opponent. Well, you must be in pain until your eyes water."

"Ah, Kanjeng Adipati this is all there is. My eyes water, because they often water. How can my eyes not water, because every day every time I have to stare at the ground, because of my hunchback. Imagine if I walked in the sun. The reflection of sunlight from the ground, it was hot and painful. That's why my eyes often water. The proof again, I felt nothing," said Rejo lying, and in his heart, Rejo as much as saying Istighfar.

"Suppit. What is clear is that the land you occupy for the hut is not a random land. I as a duke in Ribang Kuning and Kanjeng Adipati Bungkul have deployed various sciences to make magical fences. In addition to functioning to fence the fief area, also to prevent attacks to the Majapahit Kingdom. Kanjeng Adipati Bungkul also did the same. And of course, our science is different."

Rejo. He felt that his true self was slowly beginning to unravel.

"Well, in the land you live on, is the intercession of two supernatural fences. You know what that means?"

Rejo.

"That means, there, a collision of two equally great energies. The two energies I make sure are different, because my knowledge and Kanjeng Adipati Bungkul are different. Even so, we have the same goal, which is as a fortress for the Majapahit Kingdom for attacks from times or the sea."

"Of course, with the collision of the two energies, it will affect anyone who comes near. Well, in fact, you live there, and in proof you are healthy. This signifies that within you flows a deep energy that exceeds the energy of the magical fence. Only, how could you possibly hide it so neatly. I'm curious."

Rejo chuckled.

"Newly this time, some say hunchback people have devotion. And I say thank you, if I judged this famous Yellow Ribang Duke Kanjeng, saying I am also a great man."

Yellow Ribang also laughed.

After chatting for quite a while, Rejo parted.

"Rejo, if you have time, play here. I'm happy to talk to you."

Rejo nodded, and said goodbye.

Rejo agreed to Ki Wirozeroyo's request.

Almost every time there was a chance, Rejo played to the Yellow Ribang Perdikan land to chat with the Duke.

They become familiar, even leading to being sabahat.

If at first, they were chatting about magic, now they were chatting about anything. In fact, even for a chat that is not important.

So familiar, if Rejo is not seen, the soldier was told by Ki Wiroseroyo to pick up by horse carriage. Rejo wants to be present.

Amazingly, so far, Ki Wiroseroyo does not know who Rejo really is. And Rejo was very careful in hiding his identity as the Swordsman of Mount Tidar.

Until one day, when held at cockfighting, Rejo was about to leave for Ribang Kuning. However, Rejo paused, because he saw Raden Rahmat was sitting under a waru tree.

"Kanjeng Raden has been sitting here for a long time? Why don't you go into my hut? I was resting."

"It hasn't been long, Mr. Rejo. I'm waiting for Mr. Rejo here, because I asked Mr. Rejo to accompany me."

"Alright Kanjeng Raden. Wherever Kanjeng Raden goes, I will accompany him. When do we leave?"

"But what I ask for help is not that you accompany me, but escort me."

"How could I possibly control Kanjeng Raden, being controlled is much healthier than being in control."

"Father. Yes of course, the escorting should be more gallant than the controlled."

"Huh, how is that possible? Am I not hunchback. And just to walk I'm hard-pressed and trained."

"alright. I still want Mr. Rejo to be in control. Is Mr Rejo ready?"

"I'm sincere. I'm ready to escort Kanjeng Raden."

"Then, please Mr. Rejo take the royal heirloom sword of Mataram belongs to him. I'm waiting here."

Rejo nodded and bowed, then limped into his hut.

The royal sword was slammed into his left hand.

"The sword I brought. Alright Kanjeng Raden, when do we leave."

Raden Rahmat stood up, and took something from his trunk.

In Raden Rahmat's hand, there was a yellow piece of cloth, and it was given to Rejo.

"Mr Rejo, please use this yellow cloth as a headband."

As it was impossible to do it while standing, Rejo sat down, and began to put the yellow cloth up as a headband.

Allah Akbar! Once wearing the yellow cloth, slowly hump on Rejo's back as if sinking in, into his back.

Rejo felt, as soon as the hump was out of sight, his body became very fresh. Breath relieved. His voice no longer shrunk, but was so steady.

From his tailbone began to flow hot airs, and began to spread throughout his body.

Rejo was just gawking, and confused over his change of self.

He saw his two arms. When hunchback, the arm is very frail and sagging. However, once wearing this yellow headband, his two arms were extremely sturdy. In fact, it's much more stocky than before.

Rejo stood up.

Very strong, strong and sturdy.

Soon Rejo gathered to pay respect to Raden Rahmat. He firmly believes, Raden Rahmat is a lord, and he is ready to serve.

"Father Rejo, are you now ready to control me?"

"When Kanjeng Raden, I'm ready."

"Alright Mr. Rejo. I want to preach to the Yellow Ribang."

Rejo.

"Would not this day be held cockfighting, and visited by many princes and Majapahit officials?"

Rejo was shocked. He didn't answer.

"I want Ki Wiroseroyo to convert to Islam."

Rejo.

"I'm going to challenge Ki Wiroseroyo to a cockfight."

"I'm sorry Kanjeng Raden, didn't Kanjeng Raden bring no rooster."

Raden Rahmat then took off one piece of wood.

The clog was put in a bundle, and Raden Rahmat raised his hand to pray to Allah.

Rejo who did not understand what prayer was read, followed up to raise his hand and say amen....

After praying, Raden Rahmat reached his bundle.

The one held at the moment was a small chicken. Chicken kate.

The chicken was handed over to Rejo, to be taken.

"This is what I'm going to fight against Ki Wirozeroyo's roosters."

After Rejo put the sword on his back, they stepped foot towards the Yellow Ribang fief.

Although very dashing. He was very fond of Raden Rahmat.

Raden Rahmat who always invites Rejo talk.

In fact, it turned out that this lord was very witty. Some of his jokes, in fact, can make Rejo wafted, but the laughter tried to be held back, because it felt disrespectful.

While at the Yellow Ribang palace, spectators and cockfighting challengers were already in tails. Raden Rahmat who uses a robe and with control of a gallant figure, certainly invites the attention of anyone present, including Ki Wiroseroyo.