The Thousand Mask Warrior

Lancaran Malay

River lines in this state can be said to be very widely used both for trade and business, as well as twining. Indeed, many traders from Siam and Pegu brought sandalwood and pepper to China because the Siamese and Pegu traded with Burma from the top of the lancan or boat to sail the river in these kingdoms.

Most merchandise as a foreign demand, just like many places in the archipelago, must be transported from forests or plantations away from the trade center to where the goods will be shipped. As an exchanger of merchandise, cotton cloth from the state of Hindustan transported down the river and through the trade route to the upper end of the Mekong and Irawadi Rivers. The Chinese merchants, mostly Muslims from Yunan, carried their metal and silk goods down the same river.

Jayaseta's entourage, after trying to hide and escape from the entourage of traders or travelers who are curious about Jayaseta's face and lunge for a full day, finally able to escape and managed to find a small pier, and, the center of a small market.

There are many boats and two scattering moored on the river dock. This river, according to Siam, will later merge into the Mekong river which has a length passing through various countries. From China, to Burma, Siam, Cambodia, the land of the Champa people in the Dai Viet kingdom or also known as Viet Nam, and the land of Lan Xang.

Narendra views one of the lancaran which from its characteristics is a mixed style of Malay, Madurese and Javanese. Lancaran is a ship that can sail fast and agile on the sea or river. The people call it Galai.

Like jung, lancaran, although for trading purposes, also has parts of defense from enemy attacks either pirates, or other smooth rivals. If you notice, this lancaran has a hall, which is a raised combat stage where soldiers and guards usually stand there and jump on enemy ships. There are three cetbang style Majapahit era facing forward and one cetbang is located behind the ship.

Lancaran is driven with paddle san screen with two rudders on the stern side. The screen was a tilted square shape and could transport a hundred and fifty to two hundred crew.

Narendra explained this to Jayaseta quickly. Of course, his sailing experience with Katilapan for many years provides valuable supplies.

"I'm more and more confused by all these circumstances. What if it turns out that my life is all a lie? I have absolutely no idea what is right, what is wrong" Jayaseta complained without paying too much attention to Narendra's explanation.

Narendra looked at the colleague, friend and brother, and smiled. "I'm surprised, a warrior as great as you can be all this. Maybe God is fair. If I choke you, Jayaseta, nothing will interfere with my path" Narendra replied.

"Rear, I'm not kidding" Jayaseta said.

Narendra laughed then patted Jayaseta on the shoulder. "You think I didn't mean it? From the first, it was always jubilant for the sake of excitement to come and change. From your doubts to your own abilities up until now, how the world treats you. Nothing is fair in this world, Jayaseta. That's actually when we honestly admit, it's because we ourselves created that injustice. We only think about our own interests. Whichever way you care about the suffering and suffering of others, even though it is an injustice. When we are injured, we are aware and demanding of the injustice. Weird, right?" narendra.

Jayaseta looked at his brother then shook his head. "Damn, Kakang. I'm ashamed of what you said, myself" he said.

Narendra laughed even harder. "Here you go, this shows that God is fair. Justice has been ahead of us all this time. That's why you don't become a laughing and lustful person so it's easy to get carried away. Perhaps, you are prepared to face those who spread injustice and suppress the weaker ones. You have a responsibility not only to heal Dara, but also to uncover the secret of the group that calls them the New World."

Nakhoda lancaran Melayu shouted loudly to order the crew to prepare and ask the passengers who want to come with his ship to immediately board.

"We'll talk later, Jayaseta. We have to get on that ship like Siam and Ireng asked" Narendra said. He himself then smiled widely again when he saw Jayaseta sigh long staring at the Malay smooth screen that had not been hoisted, and the long paddles were prepared. He must dare to go back to the water. His short soul suddenly shrunk.