The Swordsman

CH2.7 Joined the Village Chief

Raden Sanjaya, Sekar Wulan and Pandu Bergolo and their followers met the Head of Polosan Village. The village chief received their arrival well.

"Include my name Sumitro, Head of Polosan Village. If you may know who these gentlemen are and what is the meaning of the coming of the gentlemen to my house..?" asked the village chief kindly.

"Sorry Ki. introduce my name Jaka Pengasal and this is my wife Wulan.

"I am Pandu Bergolo, a follower of Mr. Jaka and they are my men." Pandu Bergolo introduced himself.

"I'm Jarot ki Lurah. I am also a follower of Mr. Jaka. And I want to return this Ki Lurah, and I ask you to punish me because I have dared to take this jewelry from Ki Lurah Sumitro's wife. I'm really wrong and whatever punishment I'll accept." Jarot said on his knees returning the jewels.

"A little while... My wife said that the one who took her jewelry was a skinny man. But why did you give it back..?" ask Ki Lurah

"He was my son Ki, and I told him to take away your wife's jewelry. Now he is dead and I hope king Yama will forgive him." said Jarot.

"Well, I accept your goodwill Jarot. But what punishment do you deserve, let my wife decide. Now come back to sit." said Ki Lurah flat.

Raden Sanjaya was amazed by the personality of Lurah Sumitro. He was so calm that he knew that his wife's jeweler was in front of him. And also amazed at Jarot who dared to honestly admit his actions directly in front of the person who had been harmed.

"Jarot.When other people don't want to admit their actions, you bravely admit your mistakes while the person you harmed doesn't know that it was your doing. It's not wrong my wife gave you a chance to do good." Inner Raden Sanjaya.

"Then what is the purpose of these gentlemen..? If this old man can help, surely I will help as much as I can." said Ki Lurah.

"Look at ki Lurah. Frankly last night I overheard your conversation with someone. I felt the same way as Ki Lurah. I mean, we want to join Ki Lurah against the Blood Axe." Raden Sanjaya said.

"Sorry sir, I'm very happy to hear these gentlemen are going to join us. But if I see Mr. Jaka this is not from this country. I don't want people from abroad to be involved in this. This is our country's business. It's not that I don't appreciate Mr. Jaka, but in this case we will definitely lose. That's why I don't want Mr. Jaka involved." said Ki Lurah.

"Sorry ki Lurah. It is true that Mr. Jaka came from the land of Kawi. But me and my men are Banon Sewu countrymen. So it is also my duty to get involved in this blood axe problem." Pandu Bergolo said.

"Ki Lurah need not worry. Who said we would lose..? We will be strong if we unite and victory is not impossible we realize. I'm sure many will join us to fight the Blood Axe." Raden Sanjaya said.

"Master. They have a high level of knowledge, but we are just ordinary civilians. Actually the resistance we did was only to attract the attention of the Palace so that they sent troops to fight the Blood Axe." said Ki Lurah

"Even if this village and the surrounding village are destroyed, the palace will not send its troops. The main problem was not in the blood axe army, but it was in Empress Mai. He will not care about the fate of his people, because he is a follower of the cult that worships the Durga. Moreover, the Blood Axe forces have the support of Empress Mai." said Raden Sanjaya.

"How did you know this..?" ask Ki Lurah.

"Jaka sir just destroyed the Blood Axe headquarters on the slopes of Mount Maskumambang." said Pandu Bergolo.

"This is a map of the location of their headquarters. This black mark was an underground headquarters and the red mark was a base that was above ground. More bases are hidden underground than above ground. And the leader of the blood axe did not settle in one of the headquarters. It is possible that his appearance is not like the general leader of a group or army. So killing the leader would not necessarily stop the blood axe. Only by uniting can we stop the blood axe and unmask empress Mai.." raden Sanjaya explained.

"Hhhmmmmm, Mr. Jaka I did not think was a very powerful person. It may be true what Mr. Jaka said. If so it is better to let master Jaka join us.." Inner Ki Lurah Sumitro.

"How is Ki Lurah..? that is what Mr. Jaka said. We need to be united and we need a mature strategy. I'm sure Mr. Jaka has that strategy." said Pandu Bergolo.

"Well, in the middle of this month, Mr. Jaka came to a meeting between village heads in this house. We are both strategizing to deal with the Blood Axe, and I will introduce the person who met me last night, said Ki Lurah.

"Why did I forget...... Nyai... nyai. please prepare a treat for our guests. And I have a surprise for you." cried Ki Lurah to his wife.

It didn't take long for Nyai Lurah and her maid to come with a tray filled with food and drinks.

"What to sir ne.. What surprise..?" nyai Lurah.

"This you know, there are good people returning your jewelry that was seized by market bandits some time ago." said Ki Lurah while handing over some jewelry.

"Thank God, sir.. Who's the one who gave me my jewelry back, sir ne..?" ask Nyai Lurah.

Jarotpun knelt before Nyai Lurah..

"Hyai Lurah I am Jarot.... And the one who returned your jewelry was not a good person as Ki Lurah said. I was the one who told my men to rob your jewelry in the market. Punish me Nyai as the redeemer of all my mistakes." said Jarot.

"Oalaaaahh.. So you gave me back my jewelry Jarot..? Iha but why don't you sell it immediately or give it to your wife..?" ask Nyai Lurah.

"I don't have Nyai's wife. And I intend to take your jewels to the royal city for fun with the comfort women. But Mr. Jaka has awakened me, and I have returned a jewel that is not mine. Punish me, I accept whatever punishment you give me." replied Jarot..

"Jarot. Wes, I forgive you and I won't punish you. Keep walking the path of truth, the Creator's mugo-mugo also forgive your mistakes." Nyai Lurah said as he patted Jarot's shoulder.

Jarotpun prostrated at the feet of Nyai Lurah as a thank you. In his heart he promised to always do good and devote himself to Ki Lurah Sumitro. Jarot's men also apologized to Ki Lurah Sumitro.

"If all could realize their faults and forgive each other, the world would be at peace. Apologizing and admitting mistakes is important, but more importantly, those who are guilty must be responsible for correcting the consequences of their mistakes.." Sekar Wulan.

"Tan ana luput kang tan can dingapura. Need tataging ati kanggo ngakoni kaluputan, nanging need a mesh manah kanggo paring pangapura.." (There are no mistakes that cannot be forgiven. It takes courage to apologize but it takes greatness of heart to be able to forgive.)" inner raden Sanjaya.