The Thousand Mask Warrior

The Shallow Sea Battle of the Eighth Part - Fierce and Kisruh

The rays of the morning sun create a tinge of orange like a crack in the sky, while its reflection in the shallow sea water shines silvery. But the atmosphere of the morning was already getting hotter, predating the laws of nature, when the souls of different peoples clashed on different interests.

"Wait, brothers and gentlemen whom I respect. We can all talk about it. When talking about problems, gentlemen must understand and realize that my jung is also as dangerous as your ships. I am the captain of a ship that is purely for trade and business. I, the crew and passengers did not want to get into trouble and were reluctant to interfere in state affairs. Regarding the pirates, there must be a way to find a solution without the need for more casualties," King Nio told the two sides of the dispute.

"Of course, you don't have to interfere. In this case Jambi people who have the right to bring these pirates. No need for more discussion. You can go on your way after giving us those Mah Meri people."

"What did you say? The Jambi people who deserve it? Are you and your subordinate soldiers shameless? This Jung managed to catch the pirates, and you want to take the results for granted? Don't dream in broad daylight!" reply to Johor's team leader with a ketus. He then looked towards King Nio then his face became very friendly. "Our ship was severely harmed. Several sailors were killed, and several more were seriously injured. The people of Johor and Riau are open-minded people. We do not immediately accuse the perpetrators of the pirates who have long made trouble in these waters are the people of the Mah Meri tribe just because they see from the mask they wear. We are not like the people of Jambi who are full of ambiguity and suspicion. We will conduct an in-depth investigation of the pirates, and you will definitely be well received in the port of Johor when you arrive. In fact, we are willing to provide information to the government of the Sultanate of Johor to facilitate your needs while in Johor, as a form of appreciation. After all, our leader, Datuk Sri Tiger South was an important person in the Sultanate. He was highly respected by many, even the King himself," long persuaded the Johor-Riau warrior leader.

"Rubborn*at! You've been too presumptuous to play with words. We spent too much time in this place. Jambi people don't have to ask permission from this jung or you, Johor people." He then raised his hand giving orders to his subordinate soldiers, "Quickly bring the pirates to the ship!"

Directly some of the Jambi warriors moved to grab the arms of the pirates and pull it. Of course this action immediately caused a commotion. Even without a command of words, the sign of the uplifted Johor leader was carried out by the Johor warriors, who with their shield encouraged and urged the Jambi soldiers.

Even rough impulses are inevitable. The soldiers who did not take part instantly charged forward with spear eyes pointed forward.

"Wait, gentlemen, brothers. We can definitely talk about this. Please do not be in a hurry," said King Nio slightly lowered his staff. That is why the Jambi soldiers easily grabbed the arm of the robbers who had been paralyzed and had been detained by him and the ship's guards.

This atmosphere of chaos was impossible to avoid anymore. The wet Jambi people held the pirates, pushing their shields towards King Nio and the jung guards who were in the middle of their group and the Johor people.

Not until there, two soldiers took King Nio's scepter by force. After pulling him loose, one of them smashed his shield into King Nio's chest. The skipper was pushed back. His body staggered and hit one Johor soldier who rushed forward. Instinctively and having been gnawed with a feeling of anger and fervor to snatch the pirate captives from the hands of the Jambi people, the Johor soldier brushed off King Nio's body and slammed him.

"Mr ... King Nio!" screeched at the guards.

King Nio lay on the floor of the deck and because of his insurrection would be trampled by a crowd of Johar soldiers who invaded.

Narendra went straight into the crowd of soldiers. He realized that even in such circumstances he should not be carried away by feelings. What does it mean that King Nio ordered them not to use sharp weapons if one of them acted violently? So he deftly and nimbly slipped between the soldiers and pulled the skipper quickly.

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Tameng and shield fight. The situation became very rowdy and chaotic. Spears mounted with shields pushed and pushed. The strong will fall and most likely be stepped on. Rising screams, the sound of iron sponges and the impact of rattan shield is noisy.

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King Nio had already pulled away and ordered quickly everyone involved from his jung to dodge to the side of the ship. Dozens of people who fought on the deck made the deck of the ship so narrow and dense.

However, this situation will not be long until the first soldier decides to start attacking with the tip of his spear.

Justright. Some soldiers from both sides had wounds on his arms, shoulders or neck for being accidentally scratched by the spear's eye, but they did not know where the wound had started: the spear of their own opponents or the spear of their own comrades.

Just when the anger was unbearable again and the soldiers prepared spear eyes towards the front, the sea of tens of dozens of soldiers each side was blushing.

Three to five soldiers were thrown or slammed. Their spears were out of hand. Some people, even their tightly bound shield on the arm were also wasted away.

Do not stop there, dozens of people who crowded it down like a slashed weed, no matter from the group of Jambi or Johor-Riau. Their legs flexed and made them squash. Some rolled forward like deciduous leaves blown by the wind.

Confusion rules the soldiers. Even the two warrior leaders of Jambi and Johor looked at each other and had drawn their straight, thin but long Malay keris. One more hand also passed the dagger in the form of mashed pepper in the other hand.

The fallen soldiers instantly got up and retreated. In the middle of them stood an unknown figure who stood gallantly. The clothes are Malay style, from a soft silk fabric of light green. Both of his arms were wrapped in cloth, while the face under his head was wrapped in a high head protector, wearing a grimacing monkey wood mask in the style of the Mah Meri tribe showing off his long teeth.

"It also appears now the ringleader. This person was clearly the leader of the pirates. Look at the mask he's wearing. At first I was fooled into thinking that somehow the Mah Meri tribe was involved in this piracy activity, but now it was clear the pirates were making it up. Whoever you are, I don't care. Private Jambi, wake up! We drag this guy alive or dead!" exclaim the leader of the Jambi army.

The leader of the Johor army looked towards his opponent earlier. Like it not like, at this time he also had to agree with the leader of the Jambi soldiers. Apparently, this wooden masked unknown figure of Mah Meri must not be an arbitrary person who has bad intentions and plans. They have to bend it, live better.

"Good ... Fine ... Hey you, Jambi guy. What if we work together now to catch the man first because it seems he is not an ordinary person to see the football lunge earlier. Later we continue our discussion if we have succeeded in defeating him" whispered Johor leader to his opponent earlier.

The leader of Johor's army was about to defy arrogantly saying that Jambi's forces could subdue the man without the need to cooperate with the enemy. But, he can't be too self-conscious and think of himself. In plain sight, all could see how fast and fierce the sudden attack of the unknown figure was.