The Swordsman

CHAPTER XXV

Raden Sanjaya who knew Sumali was unconscious immediately ran up to him. Raden Sanjaya found ki Sumali's body very cold. Then by placing his hand on the back of ki Sumali, Raden Sanjaya drained his pure energy into the body of ki Sumali.

"Grandfather.. What really happened to you..? Your body is colder than it used to be." murmured raden Sanjaya.

Slowly ki Sumali's body became warm and finally ki Sumali came to her senses. Raden Sanjaya took his hands off the back of ki Sumali.

"Grandfather.. Are you okay..? what exactly happened..?" ask raden Sanjaya.

"My granddaughter. aahhhhh you managed to finish it. Grandpa is very happy to see you have mastered the book of kalimasada"

"Grandfather is fine, just like the previous incident, I tried to resist the lightning that will attack you. There's nothing to worry about." replied Ki Sumali shrillly.

"It can't be just lightning. Your body this time is much colder than before. What exactly happened to cake..?" raden Sanjaya does not believe in the explanation of ki Sumali.

"Hhmmmmm, there is no point in hiding it from Raden Sanjaya.."

"It's actually because of the cold poison that's in my body. All this time I had only used potions and deep power to suppress it, but the impact with the lightning made the cold poison react.." Ki Sumali replied.

"Cold poison..? Since when and who purposely poisoned you cake..?" raden Sanjaya is furious.

"This is because of the claws of the giant ape that once inhabited this cave. I thought eating the meat would neutralize the cold poison, but the truth is that it only suppressed it for five years."

"Lately these cold poisons are relapsing and no one can offer them. Only by suppressing it can grandfather do.." ki Sumali explained.

"I must not say that the snowflake pearl can neutralize the poison, so that Sanjaya's raden does not feel guilty.." inward ki Sumali.

"Let me try to remove the poison cake. Maybe with the science of kalimasada can remove the poison." ucal raden Sanjaya.

Raden Sanjaya then flowed his internal energy into the body of ki Sumali. But no matter how hard you try, it will not produce results. Cold toxins cannot be neutralized or excreted. The energy in Sanjaya raden only suppresses the cold poison so as not to react.

"Is this why grandfather didn't train to increase his inner strength..? It must be this cold poison that is blocking grandfather from gathering power inside." thought Raden Sanjaya

"Maybe by mastering the science of kasampurnan, you can neutralize this poison." said Ki Sumali.

"Hhmmmm. It might just be a cake. Father said that kasampurnan science is the culmination of all science. I believe that science can cure you cake." said Raden Sanjaya expectantly.

"We should get ready, we leave this cave and look for the ruling palace." said Ki Sumali..

Not wasting much time, Raden Sanjaya and ki Sumali prepare to go on his adventure in search of the ruling palace. Raden Sanjaya wears back the necklace that Ki Joyo once gave her before they split. After carefully examining the map, they decided to head east. Almost eight years of Raden Sanjaya and Ki Sumali lived in a cave, inside an Ancient pedestal. Raden Sanjaya has grown into a handsome man. While embarking on the adventure of searching for the ruling palace, Raden Sanjaya had just turned 18 years old with a peak stage Master level, halfway becoming an early stage Eternal Raga level.

The entire area of the Kawi kingdom became normal again. The natural phenomenon suddenly disappeared and the sky became bright again. Prince Pranoto could breathe a sigh of relief. The palace officials have now returned to their respective residences. It appears Ki Karto was talking with Senopati Manto at his residence.

"Manto, I feel that the natural phenomena that have just occurred may be related to the book of kalimasada." Ki Karto started the conversation.

"Hhhmmmmm.I don't know, I just feel uncomfortable with that natural occurrence. And I suddenly thought about Raden Sanjaya, nor did my body stop shaking during that natural occurrence."

"And after I observed for a few days, the natural incident seemed to be centered on the Ancient pedestal, did not Raden Sanjaya enter into the Ancient pedestal when we were chasing..?" ki Karto.

"Then, what should we do..?" ask Senopati Manto.

"Send some of the best members of the Black Skull Sect to investigate. But remember, do this secretly." Ki Karto ordered.

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At his residence, Prince Himawan, who currently serves as a coach in the kingdom of Kawi, looked pensive in his study. He was thinking of his mother concubine Ling Lu who chose to leave the palace after learning of the evil conspiracy between Queen Sulastri, prince of Pranoto and the leader of the black skull. The departure of concubine Ling was more due to her disappointment to the Himawan prince who chose to join them. There was regret on the face of Prince Himawan.

"How is the bodyguard, have you known my mother's whereabouts..?" ask prince Himawan.

"Even princes, servants and servants have searched the whole territory of the royal city, but I could not find the prince's mother." said the bodyguard in fear.

"Stupid. You guys are completely useless. Looking for a woman who can't afford it, then what's the point of me paying you guys..?" prince Himawan said.

"Ampuni servant prince, I will continue to search for the existence of Ling, the prince's mother. Give us another chance, prince.." The bodyguard looked terrified.

Prince Himawan leaned his back against his chair. He looked confused and regretful at the passing of his mother. Consort Ling's departure was unknown to Prince Pranoto and his subordinates. Prince Himawan deliberately kept his mother's departure a secret. Also, Prince Pranoto was too busy with his passions and did not care about the state of the palace.

"One year you searched for nothing, and you still dared to ask for another chance..?" prince Himawan.

"Although the prince, the territory of the kingdom of Kawi is very broad. It took a little longer to find the prince's mother."

"At this time our members are exploring the corners of the country in order to find the prince's mother" said the bodyguard.

Prince Himawan is set to debate between himself and concubine Ling. Concubine Ling Lu was very disappointed after learning that her son was involved in Prince Pranoto's nefarious plan to usurp the crown prince's position in a very cunning and vile manner, prince Kusuma was very kind to Prince Himawan.

Prince Himawan seemed to be thinking hard, he was thinking about all his mother's words.

"What's in Himawan's brain..? Why do you do this all..? Did your sister Kusuma ever treat us badly..?"

"Even though mother was only a sacrificial concubine because my kingdom lost the war against the kingdom of Kawi. But prince Kusuma treats your mother no differently than his treatment of Queen Dyah Ayu, his mother."

The show concubines were usually never considered by the main royal family. They are considered to be women who are only used to satisfy the lust of the King. If the sacrificial concubine had a child, usually the child did not receive recognition from the Royal family. But King Dewayana loved his concubines very much. Even the title of Prince for Himawan prince was given directly by king Dewayana along with the awarding of the title of Crown Prince given to prince Kusuma.

And at the time Prince Himawan leaked about the existence of Sanjaya raden to Prince Pranoto,

"Where is your conscience Himawan..? Who is raden Sanjaya..? He is your own nephew, he belongs to your own flesh and blood, but why are you so hearty Himawan..?" concubine Ling's words in Prince Himawan's memory