The Swordsman

CH2.13 A confession

Singoharjo darted out of the Thousand Flowers inn. Ki Sumali and Sekar Wulan who had been keeping watch around the inn confronted Singoharjo after hearing the raden screams of Sanjaya.

"She's a grandpa...!! He's the head of the blood axe, don't get away...!!" raden Sanjaya.

Knowing he was confronted, Singoharjo then attacked Ki Sumali, but deftly Ki Sumali fended off and avoided Singoharjo's attack. Raden Sanjaya jumped up and was in front of Singoharjo.

"Grandfather, Diajeng.help Tejomantri and Ki Sasongko. I will face this man." said Raden Sanjaya followed by nods Ki Sumali and Sekar Wulan.

Ki Sumali and Sekar Wulan immediately entered the Thousand Flowers Pavilion to help Tejomantri and Sekar Wulan. A fierce fight ensued within the inn, leaving the conditions of the inn hall shattered in some parts. Swordsmen escorting the nobles tried to save their superiors and did not interfere in the affairs of the blood axe.

Tejomantri continued to attack Sairun with all his strength, Sairun dodged and repelled Tejomantri attacks and retaliated against Tejomantri attacks. Meanwhile Ki Sasongko, Ki Sumali and Sekar Wulan faced the other blood axe members. Although the blood axe won in numbers, but the ability of the blood axe members was not comparable to the strength of Ki Sasongko and the others, so many blood axe members were injured and some even died from the blows or kicks of the three of them. Knowing that, Sairun ordered the blood axe members to retreat to escape to their headquarters.

"Teacher and Ki Sumali we go after the blood axe and help your husband face the head of the blood axe." Tejomantri said.

A fierce fight ensued between Raden Sanjaya and Singoharjo. But their difference in strength was far enough that some of Sanjaya's punches and raden kicks landed on Singoharjo's thin body.

"If this continues, even my iron bones won't last long. Who is this young man really..? Why is he against me..?" batin Singoharjo's.

Singoharjo jumped a few meters back to make distance with Raden Sanjaya. He's trying to negotiate with Raden Sanjaya.

"Wait for the young. We don't know each other, but why are you hostile to me and my army..?" ask Singoharjo.

"I have only one reason, all forms of anger and injustice are my enemies. No matter who he is." replied Raden Sanjaya firmly.

"It seems like there's no chance for me to negotiate with him. Alright, there is no other way, I will order all of them to retreat and switch headquarters secretly.." Inner Singoharjo while sending an inner message to the blood axe higher-ups.

"Ripto, Sairun, Darmo bring some of our men to retreat to the other headquarters." said Singoharjo

Getting orders from his leadership the three higher-ups immediately ordered his men to head for the headquarters of the other blood axes, except for Sairun who was busy dealing with Tejomantri group. Sairun had lost almost his entire army, and his situation was now unfavorable as well. With several attacks, Sairun can be paralyzed by Tejomantri.

Meanwhile, Raden Sanjaya and Sekar Wulan again attacked Singoharjo. The combination of attacks both very fast and ferocious makes Singoharjo kuwarang, some sword scratches visible on the skin of Singoharjo.

TAAAAPP.. WHUUSSI.. DEEPEEPPP'S..

SRIIIIGG.. WHIIIG.. SRAAAAASH..

Sekar Wulan's sword slash again managed to injure Singoharjo. The scar of Sekar Wulan's sword slightly disturbed Singoharjo concentration so that the kick, Raden Sanjaya's punch successfully hit Singoharjo's stomach and chest that made him bounce several meters. Singoharjo's Iron Bone Measures were completely unable to dampen the might of Raden Sanjaya. Singoharjo vomited fresh blood and suffered severe internal injuries. Not yet Singoharjo got up, Raden Sanjaya had squatted in front of Singoharjo and pointed his palm at Singoharjo's chest. Raden Sanjaya destroyed Singoharjo's kanuragan.

"Aarrggh... My body.. Why does my body become powerless..? What are you doing, young man..?!!" shouts Singoharjo.

"It's nothing. You won't die if you just lose your love. I've crippled all your science. It's time for you to repent and help me, if you agree. But if you disagree, then you and your entire army will be destroyed as well." Raden Sanjaya replied firmly.

"Hahaha...!! Do you think it's easy to turn over the Blood Axe..? Other than me, there are still many of my men who can lead the blood axe. And if you have destroyed my base at Mount Maskumambang all is over..? You just do not know the young man, how I prepare everything carefully." replied Singoharjo.

"Is it by installing a protector in your base that's on Pancer's pedestal you mean..? Or the many headquarters you prepared..? How many remaining of your men after those in your base base Pancer base I defeated..? Or is there still another base of yours after everything was conquered by my friends..?" ask raden Sanjaya.

"S... Who are you really young..? How do you know there are invisible guards in my base..? And how do you know the number of members with my other headquarters..?" ask Singoharjo.

"This is not the time to ask. But now it's time for you to answer my question. Is it true that Empress Mai wanted virgins and virgins..? What's all that for..?" ask raden Sanjaya.

"What's in it for me to answer your question..? Empress Mai would be very angry if I didn't bring her a slave and surely the residents would be her target. You don't know who Empress Mai really is." replied Singoharjo.

"That's exactly what, now is your chance to make amends. Tell me everything and I guarantee you can still repent and be accepted in society." said Raden Sanjaya.

Singoharjo. He chose not to answer Sanjaya's raden questions. Then Raden Sanjaya took out a scroll from behind his shirt.

"Please if you don't believe me. I could have searched for myself about Empress Mai." said raden Sanjaya as she pulled out a map scroll.

"You. I didn't expect to lose to a young man like you." Singoharjo said softly.

"It's not about winning or losing. After all, evil and wrath will never prevail against the truth." replied Raden Sanjaya.

"alright. At the end of next month I will have to deliver two virgins to Empress Mai. I'll meet with Empress Mai's men in the daughter's backyard. Why does empress Mai ask virgins I don't care. I only provide it and Empress Mai will pay a high price." said Singoharjo.

"What do you know about Empress Mai..?" ask raden Sanjaya.

"I know that Empress Mai is not what she seems. So do the people in the palace. You'll find out for yourself, young man." said Singoharjo

Meanwhile the members of the blood axe forces who plan to escape to their reserve headquarters, with the strategy devised by the Sanjaya raden they must escape to the other headquarters and so on. Raden Sanjaya and Sekar Wulan released the young men and women held captive by the blood axe forces. Ki Sumali along with Tejomantri and Ki Sasongko conducted a chase to the rest of the blood axe squad members. Fatigue and frustration made the members of the blood axe finally give up.