The Swordsman

CHAPTER XLIV

Ki Harso and the Himawan prince who had just arrived at Gadungsari village were engaged in a battle with the Black Skull members led by Karman. It didn't take long for them to defeat Karman and his men. Prince Himawan returns the baby to his mother and Ki Harso frees the girls from the hands of the Black Skull.

"Mrs this is your baby. Take good care." said Prince Himawan.

"Thank you, sir, for saving my baby.

"Thank you, sir, you saved us all" said the baby's mother and the girls.

"Thanks to the surviving members of the Black Skull. I will interrogate them." Prince Himawan ordered the inhabitants.

"Furthermore, tighten the guard at the village border, if any of their friends come we can quickly find out."

"Let us meet the village chief, and these bastards, tie them to the monument in front of the market. I've crippled them, they won't be able to unleash its power." Ki Harso ordered.

"Your lord...!! Let's take care of them, if they mess we just beat them up." said the villagers.

"We better report this incident to Nyai Nawang sir. Our village head is very old, he will definitely leave this matter to Nyai Nawang" said one resident.

"Alright, take us to nyai Nawang." said ki Harso.

"Hyai Nawang, it seems that the name is not foreign. Could he be ......., ahhhh, impossible. Even if it is true that he is, this is my chance to apologize and make amends.." - Prince Himawan.

One of the residents drove Ki Harso and Prince Himawan to the residence of princess Nawang Sari at the end of the village. It only took fifteen minutes to reach the residence of princess Nawang. It looks like Nawang Sari is gracefully demonstrating the style of the holy sword. A smile always graced her lips and made her look even more beautiful. Prince Himawan did not blink at all, he was stunned by the beauty of Sekar Wulan.

"Very pretty.. Who would have thought in this village there was a girl as beautiful as her. Who's she..?" the Inner Prince Himawan.

"Hisui Nawang........!! there are two warriors who want to meet you..!!" shouted residents.

"Decider..? who's the swordsman who wants to see me..? Is my existence here already known to the Black Skull..?" the Inner princess Nawang.

Wulan stopped his training. A feeling of anxiety was painted on the girl's face. He also ran towards the daughter of Nawang to better know who was looking for her future father-in-law.

"Relax mom, I'll meet the two men. Mother, great-grandfather and miss Wulan wait here." said Raden Sanjaya as he darted away towards Ki Harso.

In an instant the Sanjaya raden had been in front of ki Harso and the Himawan prince. Cupping his hands in front of his chest, Raden Sanjaya greeted the two of them.

"Sorry sir, they both want to meet Nawang nyai."

"I have brought you, this master is a follower of Nyai Nawang. I beg myself." said the resident and left them.

"Greetings kisanak, who is this kisanak, and what is the need to see my mother..?" ask raden Sanjaya.

"Sorry young man, my name is Ki Harso and beside me this is the prince Himawan" said ki Harso.

Raden Sanjaya was quite surprised to hear the name of the prince Himawan and stared intently at the prince Himawan.

"Prince Himawan, he is the son of Ling's aunt. But why not as Aunt Ling told you..? In him there is no angkara. Could he have repented..?" batin Raden Sanjaya's.

"What's the young man..? why do you look at my students so sharply..? Have you met before and is there a grudge between you..?" ask ki Harso beware.

"Ahhhh.no sir. Come on in, wait in Pandapa, I'll call my mom to see you." Raden Sanjaya said kindly.

Ki Harso and prince Himawan wait in the pendopo while raden Sanjaya tells his mother about who is looking for him. Princess Nawang was very surprised by what her son said. At first princess Nawang refused to see the prince Himawan, but after being convinced by the Raden Sanjaya finally princess Nawang willing to meet his guests.

"Wulan, please call aunt Ling, have her accompany me to meet her son.." pinta daughter Nawang.

"Well mother.." replied sekar wulan while leaving.

Hearing the story of Sekar Wulan, with a vengeance, Consort Ling with princess Nawang met Ki Harso and prince Himawan in the pendopo.

Prince Himawan and Ki Harso were very surprised to learn that nyai Nawang was the daughter of Nawang Sari and together with Consort Ling the mother of the prince Himawan.

"Durrect child, why did you come here for..? Was pranoto the one who told you to come here..?" concubine Ling vented her anger.

Kowtowing at the feet of his mother and daughter Nawang, the Himawan prince confessed all his deeds and apologized to them.

"Mother, I'm sorry. I realized my mistake and I wanted to fix it. I'll make up for all my mistakes first. Princess Nawang Sari, please forgive me. Whatever punishment the princess gives, I will accept it as long as the princess will forgive my mistakes." said raden Sanjaya in tears.

Influenced by emotions, concubine Ling was unable to think well. All he wanted was to punish his son. Consort Ling drew out the sword Sekar Wulan was next to her and intended to end her son's life. To Consort Ling, the fault of her son could never be forgiven.

"The other trick you're playing. Better, I send you to see king Yama to make amends for your mistakes." said concubine Ling as she swung Sekar Wulan's sword.

Quickly, Raden Sanjaya immediately restrained the hand of concubine Ling and snatched the sword she was carrying.

"Let's calm aunty.everything can be discussed carefully." said Raden Sanjaya.

"Mother, if indeed with my death can atone for all my faults, do not clothe your holy hands with my blood. I will do it myself." said the prince Himawan as he pulled out the sword tucked in his waist.

Ki Harso no less quickly restrained the hand of the Himawan prince and snatched his sword.

"Don't be rash, prince. Patience.the prince must be patient." said Ki Harso.

Begawan Sabdawala who observed from a distance finally nestled pendopo.

"If by standing you are unable to hold your emotions, then sit down." said Begawan Sabdawala as he entered the pendopo.

"Gu. gu. guru.." Ki Harso immediately agreed to pay his respects after knowing the Sabdawala.

"Wake up Harso, I'll respect you.."

"Ling.your son has confessed his mistake and he promises to make amends for all his mistakes. Don't you intend to forgive him..? Likewise with mu Nawang.." said begawan Sabdawala.

"real aunt.. I also feel with the mantram kasampurnan, there is not the slightest angkara nature in the heart of Uncle Himawan." said Raden Sanjaya.

"All is the destiny of the Creator. Himawan my sister, I Nawang Sari forgive all your mistakes to me and my husband. I gave it all away." said Princess Nawang Sari.

"Sister.I realized that all this was because I had been blinded by my lust. So easily Prince Pranoto has incited me to hate prince Kusuma. I'm closed off from the true truth, it's all my fault, and I'll make up for it." Prince Himawan said.

"Madam, the prince has told me everything about everything he has done. He was very sorry and wanted to repent. It will also make up for all his mistakes." Ki Harso said.

Hearing Ki Harso's words, Consort Ling became devastated and forgave her son's mistakes. He hugged the Himawan prince and wished Himawan to keep everything he said.