The Swordsman

CH2.9 Plan must be executed

Each of Pandu Bergolo's men gave his report in front of the village heads. Each one tells about what they see and hear in detail.

"Above this base is a cult hangar, but this place is empty. It seems they have left this base long enough. I confirmed it by entering the headquarters and I found nothing there." said Pandu Bergolo's men pointing to the sign where he was assigned.

"So is my place. It seems to have been abandoned for quite a long time. There are only a few of these clothes that I found." Pandu's other men reported while giving a few pieces of clothes.

"In my place of duty, in the village of Sidomukti, I saw the mobility of some blood axe troops. Their entrance is a fairly crowded store. From the talk I heard, they discussed the auction that would be held at the Thousand Flowers Inn that would be attended by at least ten nobles from other lands." the other men explained.

"The headquarters located on the eastern border of the royal city are related to the underground headquarters located in the village of Tanjung and the top ground headquarters in the base of Pancer. In addition, this headquarters was also related to the Thousand Flowers inn through the underground road. I learned from the conversation between the blood axe troops. In addition to discussing the issue of making the underground road to the Lodge of a Thousand Flowers, they are currently also looking for the sacred book of Bolo Srewu on the orders of Empress Mai.." explained the other members.

"The Book of the Blessed Bolo Srewu. Isn't that the book of Durga's creation..? Why are they looking for the book..? or do not-do not.

Raden Sanjaya made a cross mark of the abandoned headquarters and made a circle mark on the headquarters that was still occupied.

"Thank you for your efforts in finding information." said Raden Sanjaya.

Raden Sanjaya studied every piece of information he had just obtained to provide a strategy proposal that they should execute later.

"Well, from the information we have listened to together, the first step we must take is to master the blood axe headquarters that has been left behind. This is to narrow the movement space of the blood axe. They may not have left the base, but it was deliberately made empty for their reserve headquarters." said Raden Sanjaya.

"Fathers of blood are actually former soldiers of the king's bodyguards, so their numbers are not as many as we've thought so far. True said young brother Jaka, as many headquarters as possible only a few that they use, the rest is for backup only.." said Tejomantri.

"Then what can we do..?" ask Ki Lurah Samadhi.

"We just need to guard the entrance to their base. If we need to do anything so that they can not enter their headquarters." replied Raden Sanjaya.

"What the young brother said. We cannot fight them directly, so all we have to do is hinder their movement." said Ki Lurah Darto.

"Next, I want Tejomantri's uncle to attend the slave auction event that will be held at the Thousand Flowers inn near the royal city. Uncle Tejomantri can use the invitation I got at the blood axe headquarters which is on the slopes of Mount Maskumambang. I'm gonna sneak into that inn. To be sure, my identity has been known by them, so if I am the one who participated in the auction, it will thwart our plans." said Raden Sanjaya.

"So the slaves were sold by auction..? It is fitting that I have never found any trace of human trafficking in this kingdom." Tejomantri said.

"Most of the villagers are civilians who cannot defend themselves. Then how do the residents who control the headquarters face the blood axe army that will seize their headquarters..?" ask Ki Lurah Darto.

"True..we cannot sacrifice the civilian population." said Ki Lurah Sumitro.

"Pandu Bergolo and Jarot will teach the inhabitants the basics of martial arts. At least they have martial arts. Then use the scorched earth system for their headquarters. Residents can put straw into their bases, and burn it when blood axe forces seize their bases." said Sanjaya.

"But what about the base that is underground, can it burn..?" ask Ki Lurah Sumitro.

"Just like Ki. the underground base does not burn. But it will make the air in the base to be hot, and the smoke produced will certainly fill the basement. So they will not dare to enter their headquarters." replied Raden Sanjaya.

"Truly an incredible strategy. It seems like Jaka's brother is not what he seems. Has Jaka's brother ever been in the military..? Or maybe Brother Jaka is one of the students of the big college..?" ask Tejomantri.

"Well, I don't think that's a bad plan. Then when do we execute that plan..?" ask Tejomantri.

"I think faster is better. Tonight we make plans for anyone who gets the task to become the leader of each group." said Ki Lurah Sumitro.

That night Raden Sanjaya along with the five village heads and Tejomantri put together small groups to carry out the plan that had been delivered Sanjaya raden. The leader of the group is chosen by Jarot's men and Pandu Bergolo, who were previously assigned to scout the blood axe headquarters.

For one week, Pandu Bergolo and Jarot taught basic martial arts to the residents, while raden Sanjaya, Sekar Wulan and Tejomantri devised a plan to infiltrate the auction event to be held at the Thousand Flowers inn. After a week of studying the information, Raden Sanjaya finally had a way to infiltrate the Thousand Flowers inn.

"Uncle, if I may know, where did uncle come from..? I heard that Empress Gayatri is not from Banon Sewu." asked Sekar Wulan.

"I am from the land of Antasangin, the land to the north of the land of Kawi. Why do you ask that..?" tanya Tejomantri.

"At once uncle, I saw first if there are nobles from Antasangin who participated in the auction..?" said Sekar Wulan while listing the auction participants he obtained from the blood axe headquarters.

"Is this list you got from the blood axe headquarters..?" ask Tejomantri.

"Really uncle.."

"It is written of the noble of Antasangin, he was named Sastroganthol, but in the recorded schedule he followed the auction early in the odd month next year.. Hhmmmm.... How is this a sis..?" ask Sekar Wulan to her husband.

"No problem. Uncle can claim to be Sastroganthol, Antasangin nobleman who wants three young female slaves." replied Raden Sanjaya.

"Sastroganthol..? I've never heard that name. Is there any other identity other than he came from..?" ask Tejomantri.

"Unfortunately there isn't.." replied Sekar Wulan as he checked the list of auction participants.

"Well uncle will disguise himself as a noble. During the auction process, my wife and I will find out who is the leader of the Blood Axe.." said Raden Sanjaya.

After the plan was carefully drawn up, Raden Sanjaya contacted garuda yaksa for help. The long distance does not affect the communication of the Sanjaya raden with the five sacred spiritual animals, because their souls have been fused with the Sanjaya raden.

"Garuda Yaksa, do you hear me..?" ask raden Sanjaya.

"Hamba heard sir. Is mister okay..? What did you call me..?" ask Garuda Yaksa.

"Tell the golden eagle, that I need the help of Ki Sasongko, Ki Harso, Ki Woko, Ki Mahesa and my Grandfather, Ki Sumali to help me in Banon Sewu kingdom. And take the five of them to where I am today." said Raden Sanjaya.

"Hamba is ready to carry out your duties." said Garuda Yaksa.

Garuda Yaksa immediately conveyed Sanjaya's raden message to the Golden Eagle. Without delaying time, the golden eagle conveyed his message to Ki Sasongko and then Garuda Yaksa immediately darted towards the Sky Dragon Padepokan to pick up Ki Sumali and headed to the Mahesa Sura to pick up Ki Mahesa. After finishing picking up Ki Sumali and ki Mahesa, Garuda Yaksa headed to Wiji Sejati college to pick up Ki Sasongko, Ki Harso and Ki Woko and then drive them to where Sanjaya's raden is located.