The Swordsman

BAB XXXIV

"So my father's death was Uncle Pranoto's conspiracy with the Black Skull..? For the sake of power uncle could do this to his brother. Really really have no conscience." inner raden Sanjaya was sad and angry.

"So this is why the Black Skull is growing so rapidly." muttered ki Sumali.

"Not only that master, many royal warriors joined the Black Skull sect. Even the royal special forces." said Barno.

"Then how is King Dewayana now..?" ask raden Sanjaya.

"A few years ago, king Dewayana and Queen Dyah Ayu died. Prince Pranoto himself announced it." replied Barno.

Raden Sanjaya became saddened to hear Barno's explanation. Barno caught the sadness that appeared on Raden Sanjaya's face.

"Sir, please forgive me. If I may know, who is this Lord Jaka really and what is the purpose of Mr. Jaka in the ancient pedestal..?" ask Barno.

"Why are you asking Barno..? Does it matter to you who I am and what my purpose is here..?" answer raden Sanjaya.

"I'm sorry if I asked you, sir. I heard the news that Sanjaya raden ran away from the pursuit of Tangkorak Hitam and entered the plinth of Purba with the bodyguard of Prince Kusuma. If Raden Sanjaya is still alive, maybe he is now the same age as Mr. Jaka."

"And at first glance I saw a deep sadness after master heard my explanation earlier. That's why I dare to ask this question to master." replied Barno quietly.

"Alright, I believe you will not betray me. I'm actually the one you're looking for on this Ancient pedestal. I am Sanjaya son of Prince Kusuma." replied Raden Sanjaya.

Ungoverned, they all immediately knelt in front of the Sanjaya raden.

"I'm sorry Raden servant, I really don't know that you are Raden Sanjaya. Once again forgive the servant and accept the honor of the servant." said Ujang, Barno and Slamet while kneeling

"Wake up all of you, don't be so formal. It's not the right place to do this kind of honor anyway."

"But keep my identity secret. Only you know about this problem. Next you call me Jaka Pengalasan." said Raden Sanjaya.

"Good raden. uh Mr. Jaka." replied Slamet.

"Let's leave this place for Lawean village" said Raden Sanjaya.

Raden Sanjaya summoned the sacred spiritual animal he had conquered. With raden telepathy Sanjaya summons the horned white Tiger, the red-eyed black Lion, the three-headed poisonous Sanca, the three-eyed blue Wolf and the steel-beaked red eagle. It did not take long, the five saint spiritual beasts had arrived before the Sanjaya raden and bowed their heads. Raden Sanjaya stroked their heads one by one while giving orders using telepathy.

"You guys, help me take care of this ancient pedestal. White tiger guard the east, Sanca head three guard the south, Blue wolf guard the north, Black lion guard the west."

"Rajawali, take care of the central region. But earlier take us all to Lawean village." said Raden Sanjaya.

"Okay sir, I will carry out the orders of the master." they answered in unison.

The white tiger, Sanca the three heads, Blue wolf and Black Lion instantly shot away after hearing Sanjaya's raden command.

"Sir, come up to my back, I will take you flying towards the Lawean village" said the red eagle.

Slamet, Ujang and Barno could only be amazed by what Raden Sanjaya did.

"Thankfully I didn't make trouble with Raden Sanjaya. Indeed raden Sanjaya is extraordinary, the decision to join him is a very appropriate decision.." inner Barno.

"Three of you and your men, go up to the king's back. We will fly together to Lawean village" said Raden Sanjaya.

The steel beak of Rajawali flew flying ushering in Raden Sanjaya and his followers. In just ten minutes they had reached the Lawean village territory. The steel beak eagle circled over the territory of the Lawean village. Raden Sanjaya ordered the steel beaked eagles to drop them off at the outskirts of Lawean village.

Raden Sanjaya and his followers descended on the hill east of the village, close to the hut where he had once been hiding. After all down from his back, Raden Sanjaya ordered the steel beaked eagle to return to the Ancient pedestal, guarding the central region of the Ancient pedestal. Raden Sanjaya goes down the hill and towards the Lawean village.

"The situation hasn't changed, it's still the same as it used to be" muttered Raden Sanjaya.

"Of course my granddaughter, it's just that this place is a little more rame than it used to be."

"This place has been opened for agricultural land by Lawean villagers." said ki Sumali.

Moments later, they stopped in front of a cottage, a cottage built by Ki Joyo, Ki Karto and Ki Sumali for them to hide. Next to the cottage are two tombs.

"Whose tomb is it..?" inner Ki Sumali.

"Children, who are you all, and what are you here for. Why do you keep looking at that cottage..?" ask one of the residents.

"Sorry son, we only remember this place and that cottage is the one I built with my two friends." replied Ki Sumali.

"See what you said, old man. You don't make it up. This lodge was built by three Lawean village heroes and they have been killed."

"Look at the tomb next to the cottage, they have sacrificed their lives to save us all" the resident said emotionally.

"You said three village heroes, but look there are only two tombs. Then where is one more tomb of your village hero..?" ki Sumali replied calmly, although in my heart Sumali was very sad to know Ki Joyo and Ki Tejo had fallen.

"He fell in an ancient place. It was he who had pulled all the Black Skull members away from this village." replied the resident.

Knowing the commotion that occurred, one of the residents ran towards the village head's house and informed the incident in front of the cottage. The village chief furiously ran towards the hut.

"Awas out of the way, who would dare to be presumptuous..... aaaa.." The village chief did not continue his words.

The Village Chief ran over and hugged Ki Sumali. Tears seemed to drip in the corner of the Village Chief's eyes. Ki Sumali returned the embrace of the village chief. The residents of Lawean were confused by what he saw.

"Village chief, you still remember me..?" ki Sumali's voice shook.

"Of course Ki, who can forget the village hero who saved us all..?"

"Listen to all of you. He is Ki Sumali one of the village heroes. It turned out that he was still alive" the village chief explained to the Lawean villagers.

The Lawean villagers bowed their heads in a sign of respect and regret for having been disrespectful towards ki Sumali.

"Ki. forgive us for accusing you of a heinous charge. We really don't recognize you. Please forgive us Ki." said one resident.

"That's it. ignorance should be forgiven. I don't mind that." replied ki Sumali.

"What brings you back to this village Ki..? then who is that young man beside you..?" ask the village chief

"We'd better get into the cottage first."

"Later tonight, I hope you all come to this cottage. I want us to pray together for Ki Joyo and Ki Tejo" said Ki Sumali.

The residents then disbanded to prepare all the needs for a joint do'a event. Ki Sumali, the village chief and raden Sanjaya enter the hut, while Barno, Slamet and Ujang with their men clean the area around the hut for a joint do'a event.