The Thousand Mask Warrior

The Penthul Temsem Mask

On the third day, it was time for Jayaseta and his entourage to leave Malacca for the land of the Siamese, Ayutthaya. The poison in Dara Cempaka's body does not recur very often, but it is clear that the girl looks weak on several occasions. If so, then Datuk Mas Kuning, Jayaseta and even Baharuddin Labbiri give energy in their pure to help increase the energy of Dara Cempaka.

During those three days, Jayaseta learned a lot, not only continuing to practice canuragan science, but also getting a lot of explanations about the land of Ayutthaya. Language, culture, religion, behavior and state of affairs are very important and need to know.

Ireng and Siam had secretly traveled around the city of Malacca, looking for various purposes and explanations as well. This is especially since Jayaseta's entourage was told that there was an unknown figure but claimed to be nicknamed the Thousand Mask Swordsman, had made a scene in the country right before their arrival to Malacca.

The students of Gayong Tun Guru Baharuddin Labbiri who later found out that Jayaseta was the Thousand Mask Swordsman were also shocked, astonished and confused when Jayaseta himself claimed he was not the perpetrator of the excitement.

That means only two possibilities. First, Jayaseta is lying or second, it is true that there are others who claim to use the nickname of the Thousand Mask Swordsman for unknown purposes and reasons. And, he must be very powerful.

Jayaseta doesn't bother with that. He was among those who did not think about the affairs of state, let alone related to the two forces of the Caucasus in the archipelago: Pranggi and Walanda. His personal goals as a swordsman are clear, he lives his destiny by doing what he can to help others. The rest, he just wants to heal his wife, Dara Cempaka.

Decision has been made. Datuk Mas Kuning will stay in Malacca, waiting for the arrival of Jayaseta's entourage. He does not want to slow down the movement of young people. Siam was able to speak the Ayutthaya people, clearly visible in his name. Ireng, Katilapan and Narendra were already more than enough to help Jayaseta on the way, although Jayaseta himself could not doubt his ability.

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"I don't want Nyai to give birth alone. Rama must be by his son's side. After all, we know that Jayaseta is no longer in Tanjung Pura. I don't know what he's doing to the Malay land there. Maybe he needs help, or whatever it is, Nyai. I feel there is a special voice that keeps calling me to catch up with Jayaseta," said Jaka Pasirluhur.

Almira let out a long breath. "Are you sure Kakang Jayaseta is in the Malay land? Couldn't people just go undercover using his nickname, or all just mere rumors."

"I understand, Nyai. I also suspect that not all the stories about Jayaseta are true. But, all these events were reported from the Malay land. Some say the lunge of the Thousand Mask Swordsman in the shallow sea of Johor-Riau, some say in Malacca. One of them must be true. Therefore, I also even deliberately brought this mask to see how the stories will be sure," replied Jaka Pasirluhur while paying attention to a wooden mask of fun Penthul Tembem white. Penthul Tembem is one of the dance figures of Ebeg Banyumas art which reportedly has existed since the 9th century AD. This man is known as one of the faithful. Fit him, thought Jaka Pasirluhur.

Almira did not understand the true purpose of Jaka Pasirluhur, his loyal guard. But what she knows for sure, Jaka Pasirluhur must have been determined to go to the land of Malays looking for her husband. Somehow, a little bit, deep in his heart, Almira believed in fate. The requests and desires of Jaka Pasirluhur may not be really strange and impossible.

Then it is clearly impossible for him to withstand the departure of Jaka Pasirluhur, because he was right with the husband. Perhaps the departure of Jaka Pasirluhur can really know the existence and true situation of Jayaseta.