The Thousand Mask Warrior

Cuca Carcass

Commander Asuam could not help but feel the hatred and shame that was rising in his chest.

Already spent all kinds of magic and magic, he still could not conquer this ulin wood fortified village. His life has become meaningless. Especially since he was injured, he gained a pause to see his troops being repulsed.

Klebit Bok or a six-sided wooden shield is thrown here and there because the arm is broken or the holder has no life anymore.

The shooters of the Javanese people he relied on were only able to injure, possibly killing the chief of the tribe, Temenggung Bear. But after that, the spirit of the villagers never completely extinguished.

Commander Asuam felt to be a lone knight who had a great burden of victory. As Punyan had thought, Earth needs blood, no matter who wins who loses.

Commander Asuam held an elongated scratch wound on his ribs that was still draining blood.

His soul had been devoured by the flames of anger and hate. He could not retreat again even though his army was slowly being pushed back.

With the profound energy drained in maintaining the magical power within his body in order to use magic, Commander Asuam obviously had a hard time using it again.

There was only way he could do it. Fighting against the chief's son would only kill him. Failure is at the door.

But, as is known, war is a complicated and strange thing. When power is no longer attainable, there remains hatred and self-respect. Those two things are left of Commander Asuam.

In fact, he no longer cared about winning. He just wanted to harm and obviously kill Punyan, whatever the stakes.

Punyan stood slightly lowered behind the smoke. He was ready to hit the body of the opponent again.

Commander Asuam stretched the muscles in his body. Without closing his eyes, Commander Asuam seemed to cast a spell. Again there is something that is not commonly seen in the martial world, especially in the 17th century AD. The body of Commander Asuam emitted smoke. Obviously not the smoke from the building fire that was done by the Biaju, but the puff was out of the head, shoulders and basically the whole body full of the figure of the commander.

Punyan understands this science. He may have never seen with his own eyes, but seeing the characteristics of the knowledge issued by the Commander, he felt he had listened to the explanation and picture of the apai. Moreover, it is emphasized that the science may be owned by anyone as long as it has great intentions, and unparalleled sacrifices.

Another magic so terrible, involving not only supernatural beings and demons, but also the other world in which they live.

The magic is called Cuca Bangkai.

***

Dara Cempaka ran down the edge of the ulin wooden fortress. For him to save the citizens, he did not want to stop to save the others.

Ie freed livestock that were entangled, or hit by the ruins of buildings and trees. He pulled the mortally wounded Daya warriors to the edge, in order to be treated immediately or at least avoid the battle.

Jayaseta was actually still facing some of the remaining Javanese who had been holding the bedil, when Narendra and Katilapan forced him to leave the battlefield. "Go, Jayaseta. We can face them. You've made this job easier. Your lover seems dissatisfied just to save the citizens, he still continues to try to save others" Katilapan said.

Narendra twirled his trident-eyed spear, "We meet later, Jayaseta. Go after the girl," he said.

Jayaseta nodded as a form of trust and gratitude to the two friends. He then decided to leave the battlefield to pursue Dara Cempaka.

***

Spears and keris without shields clasped in their hands. By uniting together, the power of the Biaju was completely eroded. The Javanese, whose numbers were so small, were driven by anger at being supported and betrayed, remembered their comrades in the slain rowboats, becoming increasingly violent the soldiers of Daya in the fortified village of ulin wood.

As a result, the spirit of the opponent so fell instantly when he found many troops and their chosen people and heroes fell. Moreover, some witnessed that Commander Asuam was injured in the corner there while fighting Punyan with their magic and magic.

***

Dara Cempaka really saw a bitter reality in the war. Not just the scattered corpses, or the destruction of buildings, livestock and fields, but the bubbling hatred and anger, how everyone killed each other mercilessly.

He couldn't let this kind of thing happen in front of his eyes without doing anything.

Dara Cempaka deftly arranged plans quickly with anyone he could meet. Residents who are still strong and brave, secretly sneak among the soldiers who are tripe each other or pinch among the trees and buildings that are still intact.

He took them to gather the remaining livestock, help the wounded or bring any property that might still be saved.

Siam and Ireng suddenly appeared, surprising Dara Cempaka. Almost the girl shook her head to block the two people who came.

Ireng and Siam were also no less surprised, but then laughed with relief and immediately helped provide help that could. Dara Cempaka breathed a sigh of relief at their presence, let alone Jayaseta coming roaring. Then complete the sense of calm.

***

Commander Asuam felt all his strength sucked into the last whirlpool of knowledge. This sacrifice must lead to a satisfactory outcome.

Cuca Bangkai is a magic that is formed in the interior, rooted in sacred places that are not inhabited by humans such as trees, dark hills and swift rivers.

Superpowers and supernatural beings in it will be used by humans who come. The devotion of humans by giving their souls and bodies to be able to master this science is the most expected.

Cuca Bangkai makes anyone who is exposed to this kind of magic to lose his soul, become a carcass but live, undead.

It's just that, Commander Asuam has run out of inner strength and magic power from supernatural beings that he collaborates with. This ultimate Ajian becomes really a complete conclusion or the last part he can do.

By releasing this knowledge, the affected person will become a human being without consciousness, but he himself will lose his life.

Yes, this is the suicide of Commander Asuam. He could not defeat Punyan anymore, his army was also beaten and leveled by enemy troops who moved forward like a mill wheel.

Commander Asuam has been overcome by anger, hatred, revenge and a sense of self-worth that culminates. He did not care even for the safety of his own life. Blood will be shed to make Punyan get his reward.

Commander Asuam quivered. The smoke from his body disappeared slowly. The gust of energy like a strong wind released from the body of the commander leads to Punyan.

The one who was attacked knocked his feet to the ground. His body seemed to glow, present at once not behind the smoke. Punyan gave everything he could and could. He was also ready to sacrifice his life to give sacrifice to nature, to the land and to the earth.

The dark energy that scooped from the body of Commander Asuam plowed Punyan like a group of wild boars, creating heat and evil around him. Punyan held the air with all his might. The inside of his body seemed to be shaken, but he remembered the apai who was still dying, the villagers who were being threatened by slavery and headhunting and the destruction of the fortress.

Punyan shouted loudly, raised both his hands into the sky and brushed off the air forcefully. Bursts of energy broke apart and rolled towards the edge of Punyan, just as Dara Cempaka emerged from the side.