The Thousand Mask Warrior

The Siamese Tiger

Jayaseta instead backed away getting a surprise attack from Siam. It even went ahead and rolled. Siam's claws escaped from his head.

“Articles!” exclamation Katilapan. He retracted his ginunting and drew fast towards Ireng. “You're also involved in this, Ireng? You and Siam are always together and inseparable. You must be one of them!”

Ireng retreated and lurched backwards. “Wait, mr. Katilapan. I don't know. I'm just as confused as you guys,” Ireng replied.

“Wait, brother Katilapan. Ireng's brother was not involved. Siam's brother asked Ireng's brother to remove the body of the Champa leader named Lam. That is why his fingers are still attached to Lam's dried blood. I heard his talk with the Thai hunters. Jayaseta's brother was initially also suspicious of Ireng's involvement. But rest assured, brother Katilapan, the four Thai hunters are our real opponents. The village they were referring to was not the actual Thai village. There is a secret camp in the New World. If not wrong, besides there are hired warriors, they also prepare with two swordsmen from Khmer named Sokhem and Sovanara,” explained Dara Cempaka suddenly.

Siam chuckled and shook his head. “Good. You guys already know. I really didn't expect Dara to have such an amazing ability. He is smart. I just realized. At first, I felt less confident facing you, Jayaseta. But you've also faced many enemies over the past few days. Let's see how much you can face me. And, I don't need to apologize to Ireng for having been fooled by me for so many years. Everyone has secrets and desires in him, right?”

Ireng standing. His keris was tightly clasped in his hand. “Backed! I'll kill you with my hands, Siam!” it's full of anger.

“You are not my opponent, Ireng. I can make sure of that. If you have time, pay attention to what my abilities really are. As long as you and all of you know, I am one of the nine New World warriors known as the Siamese Tiger. It is true, the name is not suitable considering I am a person of Champa blood,” exclaimed Siam. “But, if you still want to get a little out of your anger, don't worry, there are four Thais ready for you. Each of you is fit once to get one opponent. So, let me finish this first,” continued Siam more challenging.

Soon he ordered four Thai hunters who were actually New World mercenaries to prepare to attack Dara Cempaka, Ireng, Katilapan and Narendra.

Seeing the movements of the four Thai hunters, Narendra laughed mockingly. He pulled out his short trident spear, then quickly and deftly attached it to a longer handle. “For the affairs of the four of them, I myself can do it!”

“Good, good. You take two, I take two. Fair, right?” return to the bed. Narendra then looked towards Ireng. “Ireng, you get ready.” He also looked at Dara Cempaka. “I didn't underestimate you, Dara. But you don't have to bother to come down to face these unfortunate gibberish.”

Bed and Narendra now stand side by side. The two looked at each other and smiled. “Finally, we are given a chance to fight again. I almost died bored,” Katilapan said. This speech was answered with a light laughter meant Narendra.

Siam spat on the ground seeing this. He looked towards Jayaseta. “You are my opponent, Jayaseta. I've been a witness to your greatness all along. But, are you up to me?” his challenge.

Siam felt his back waist and grabbed something. It was an unusual shaped weapon. Siam then inserted the object in between his left finger. A fist cover and a bronze fist with sharp and curved serrations. It is one of the ancient weapons of the Champa people used in one-on-one combat. He humbled his horses again. His right hand that was not grasping the weapon re-formed a claw. “Prepare to face the Siamese Tiger, hi Jayaseta the Thousand Mask Swordsman!” siam exclaims with great enthusiasm. “Accept Tiger's Measures Gnawing at my Deer's Carcass!”

Siam darted forward later when it was only a few steps away from Jayaseta, jumping straight away. His claws pointed at Jayaseta's neck, while his left hand, clutching the bronze jagged fist guard, aimed at Jayaseta's chest, ready to crush him.

On the other hand, four Thai soldiers with a spear immediately participated in the attack. Their long spears were already pointing towards Katilapan and Narendra. Once again, the four Thai soldiers must demonstrate their abilities in front of the Siamese Tiger in order to officially enter the New World group. That was their hope all along. Not only did they want to be paid to perform a variety of tasks, especially from two Khmer couples, Sokhem Sovanara, but wanted to be part of the core army of the New World. Unfortunately, they had absolutely no idea who they were dealing with at the moment.