The Swordsman

CHAP LII

"Ki Sasongko, send a message to Ki Among to prepare. Ask them to wait until there is a sign of the alliance forces" said Raden Sanjaya

"Why don't we attack right now also raden...?" ask one of the alliance leaders

"As a white-flow group, we must uphold the ethics of fighting, namely not to attack when the opponent has not made preparations and also at this time many members of the alliance are exhausted. We should attack after they perform the worship ritual." replied King Dewayana.

"Ki Samijan, pick up Rekso Bumi's army, and prepare at the north gate of the royal palace. I'll give you a sign of when you can attack." said Raden Sanjaya.

Troops not involved in the fighting had been on alert and started evacuating residents gradually so as not to arouse suspicion.

In the morning, before sunrise, the square of the royal palace began to bustle. Some members of the Black Skull seemed to be preparing everything needed for the ritual. The seven forms of flowers have been laid out, incense and incense have been burned in front of the statue of Sang Kala. Members of the Black Skull are also many who have gathered to form a circle around the statue of Sang Kala.

Time continued to run until the sun rose as high as two spears. Prince Pranoto, Ki Karso, Senopati Manto, Senopati Bawor and Senopati Bondan have arrived at the shrine. By saying the mantras of worship, Ki Karto began a worship event. The atmosphere was very quiet and gripping. The aura of darkness was deeply felt which made everyone who sensed it shudder in fear.

"We are your servants, O Lord of Darkness. We are your servants, the ruler of darkness. We are your servants, O Lord of Darkness. We are your worshipers, Sang Kala." cried Ki Karto all members of the Black Skull.

After they say the phrase worship, they then prostrate for a while and repeat the phrase worship again. They continued to do so, while Ki Karto was seen cutting a black chicken and pouring his blood on the statue of the Dark Lord. After which, a crow was cut off its head and directly put into the burning furnace of fire. And so on until the black cock and the seventh crow.

Slowly the moment when the sun, moon and the entire planet are in an parallel position occurs. All those present in the square prostrated themselves and kept chanting the phrase of worship. Slowly the sunlight is covered by the moon and causes it to become darker and eventually become pitch-black. Black clouds with red lightning appeared to roll right above the statue of Kala, and black fog descended from the sky and united with the statue of the ruler of darkness. Then the statue disappeared and only black fog remained that resembled a human form. The black fog advanced towards Prince Pranoto.

THIS BODY IS PERFECT FOR ME. ANGKARA'S LUST, MALICE AND ARROGANCE ARE ENORMOUS...!!

The black fog entered Prince Pranoto's body. Prince Pranoto's body slowly turned bigger and two horns appeared along one inch on the head of Prince Pranoto, similar to a bull horn. Prince Pranoto's strength became tens of times stronger than before. His eyes turned red, his originally white skin now turned black with many feathers on his hands and feet.

"Arise, my followers.I accept your servitude.." cried Prince Pranoto.

Prince Pranoto's voice was bigger and thunderous indicating the power he possessed was so great.

"Prince of the Dark Lord, I ask for a little power from you. Servants beg the prince to grant it." said Ki Karto.

Raising his left hand, a black fog descended from the sky and entered the bodies of all those present in the square. Those who had the properties of an angkara could instantly adapt to that black fog and its strength would increase. However, if they still have a little compassion, then his body will die and his soul will be a meal of Prince Pranoto.

"Although it is not pure, but their souls can reduce my hunger." murmured prince Pranoto.

"O my followers, let's destroy the ants that are at the gate of the palace." cried Prince Pranoto.

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Meanwhile the alliance army that was in front of the main gate of the royal palace, felt an overwhelming pressure. Some of them suffer from nausea and vomiting. But with a Kalachakra mantra, Sanjaya's raden can reduce that pressure. They had prepared, when the solar eclipse was over, they would break through the palace gates and attack the Black Skull.

The solar eclipse has gone through its peak phase. The sunlight hits the surface of the earth. The alliance troops prepared to break down the main gate of the Royal palace.

"Quickly gather strength, we attack together the gates of the palace." cried Ki Samijan.

"Brajamusti.... Kalimasada.. The Earth Fire Site... The beating of Lembu Sekilan.." cried the elders of the college.

The gate of the Royal Palace opened. Now before the alliance troops stood thousands of Black Skull members who had been infiltrated by the black fog, a sultry face with red eyes visible from the Black Skull troops. The alliance army had felt a sense of horror within them. If Sanjaya's radicals did not inflame their spirits, perhaps the current alliance army would have fallen mentally.

"Don't be daunted, don't let them scare you. Remember, all we do is for the peace of this country and the future of our children and grandchildren." shouted radem Sanjaya.

"It will not be wrong to win against truth and justice." continued Ki Sasongko.

"Benaaaaaarrr...!! Live the alliance army....!!" yell them simultaneously..

By telepathy, Raden Sanjaya sends a message to Ki Among..

"Ki Among's... Your job is to find people who are inside the palace who are not involved with the Black Skull. Take them to a safe place." said Raden Sanjaya telepathically.

"Patih Rekso Bumi.. during the battle, attack the Black Skull from the north side." Raden Sanjaya ordered by telepathy.

Prince Pranoto gave orders to the Black Skull troops...

"You are my servants, destroy them, show them what despair is..!!" prince Pranoto's orders.

The entire Black Skeleton members charged forward to attack the alliance army.

"Don't flinch.. Face them with all your might." shouted Raden Sanjaya.

Raden Sanjaya, Sekar Wulan and the chiefs and elders followed by members of the alliance troops advanced to welcome the attack of the Black Skull troops.

Begawan Sabdawala and Ki Sasongko advanced against Ki Karto, Ki Sumali and Ki Mahesa facing Senopati Manto, Ki Harso facing Bondan senopati, Ki Woko facing Bawor senopati. Raden Sanjaya and Sekar Wulan come forward to face Prince Pranoto. Meanwhile, the king of Dewayana, Princess Dyah Ayu and princess Nawang Sari helped evacuate the residents and treat the injured troops. Ujang, Slamet and Barno along with the alliance troops faced other Black Skull members.

Begawan Sabdawala attacked ki Karto using his Wind Thunder sword, while Ki Sasongko attacked using the Thunder Geni sword. Ki Karto whose strength had increased by several folds could dodge and fend off the attacks from the teacher and the disciple. Ki Karto also several times retaliated against Sabdawala attacks while fending off Ki Sasongko's attacks..

WHUUUNGG.. SIIIIII... CLAAAANG

CTAAAAKK.... WHUUU..... JDUUUU..

A kick from Ki Karto was successfully held back by the Sabdawala with his sword and made him take a few steps back..

"Oh old man....is this just your strength..? Even I haven't sweated yet." Ki Karto said arrogantly.

"Don't be arrogant, Karto, accept my attack." said Ki Sasongko while attacking Ki Karto.

Without feeling they have exchanged hundreds of attacks, but still not seen who is superior between Ki Karto and Begawan Sabdawala assisted by Ki Sasongko. The clashing sound of the Thunder Geni sword belonging to Ki Sasongko and the Wind Thunder belonging to the Sabdawala with Ki Karto's Golok Kalabendana produced a loud and deafening sound.

CTIII.. TIIIG.. TRAAAAANG...

Hundreds of moves they have put out and both sides are still equally superior.