The Thousand Mask Warrior

Chilli

Jayaseta and his entourage returned to the boat for a few days. They could not stop because they were worried that they would be pursued by troops or other groups of warriors related to the New World could be desperate to continue looking for trouble with him.

On this boat, Jayaseta inevitably became an ordinary human being, even as a mere contraband. He can be dashing, dignified and scary on the ground, but on the water, Jayaseta must be self-aware. Dara Cempaka repeatedly had to calm him if their boat was rocked by a large current, for example near a fork or crossroad and river bend where the current is very strong. With a little amused and anxious, Dara Cempaka embraced the husband and gave him peace.

On the contrary, when they had to stay on the mainland, Jayaseta who had become a swordsman returned, using the energy in his pureness to help make Dara Cempaka feel comfortable. Dara Cempaka was indeed not troublesome at all. Apart from Jayaseta never being negligent in providing care with her inner strength, the young woman also never complained. The journey to treat this disease is very he is aware of the dangers and problems. Therefore, complaining of whiny is not his choice. Dara Cempaka is proud to be Jayaseta's wife who can make the warrior man comfortable and not just worried.

However, Dara Cempaka did not know that Jayaseta was actually surrounded by thoughts that shackled his brain. Almira. The name made him so worried especially when Siam mentioned it.

He did not want to believe the threat of Siam. The warriors from the New World were all full of cunning. He also understands the various cunning that people do to get his wishes. Perhaps by using the name Almira, Jayaseta will lose control and ultimately harm himself. Although he was not as easily defeated because his concentration of mind was disturbed, still inevitably, he had thought about various bad possibilities.

“Your wife has many warriors, Jayaseta. When Katilapan and Sasangka helped Almira, we witnessed the defense of the guards. Indeed, at that time the opponents they faced were not arbitrary, but now, they must have learned a lot from previous events. They are increasingly aware of how important it is to take care of their Nyai,”, Narendra said one time when they had time together.

Jayaseta thought about the good possibility. However Almira has Jaka Pasirluhur also which can be the spearhead of his troops. If not, they may have decided to avoid this problem. Jayaseta.

“Ah, I envy you, Jayaseta. You have two wives who are equally beautiful and equally great. There are two you're worried about. That me? Even myself I didn't think about,” continued Narendra.

Jayaseta smiled, understanding that Narendra was joking while comforting her.

“Then, are you sure you don't want to equip your wife with two more women? One from Siam, another one maybe Champa, or Chinese, or you want a pale skin like Walanda or Pranggi? Four of you, it's right for you, little king, the invincible Swordsman of the Thousand Masks,” joked Narendra.

Jayaseta doesn't know what to do. He just laughed.

“Don't just laugh at you, Jayaseta. Later you secretly married again,” continued Narendra did not want to give up.

“I think you even got a Siamese wife, Kang. I see you're interested in seeing women with lopsided hair who are shaved the same as men in this place. Honestly, they are pretty. You have also sailed to the end of the earth, where you want to be with Javanese, Pasundan, Madurese or Malay women with long hair and coiled. Tired of you with them, Kang,” Jayaseta replied.

“Ah, look, look. This guy is good at joking. I've lost far to you, Jayaseta. Science I lost, about couples especially. As for experience, this is proof that you are on an adventure. I'll come with you, Jayaseta,” Narendra said. He was joking, but actually his words came from within his honest heart. Jayaseta has always been a role model and a character he serves.

Narendara and Katilapan also explained to Jayaseta that these small rivers would later go to the main river, Chao Phraya, which eventually led to the center of the country and its capital, Ayutthaya. It can be said that Ayutthaya is a kingdom that can be aimed from various directions because the river flow does lead there.

Several times they stopped at residential residents, especially those with markets. Dara Cempaka and Ireng who use their language skills, although fragmented, to talk with residents and sellers. Narendra and Katilapan themselves often provide assistance. There was a certain vocabulary they had acquired during their work as ship bodyguards and trade junks in the past.

Jayaseta was very excited when it was time to buy food, not just groceries, in a place. Whether it's a village, a market or a suburb on the coast.

In fact, this group also understands that the food of the Siamese people in the Ayutthaya kingdom has a relationship and similarities with the type of food in Cambodia, Malay and of course the archipelago. Just like the Javanese, the use of herbs and spices was studied by the Siamese from Hindustan, in addition to later gaining influence from Chinese traders and guests.

The influence of Caucasians began in 1511 AD when the state of Pranggi came to Ayutthaya. It is known in the kingdom of a food called foi thong, composed of fios de ovos Pranggi.

There are also foods brought by Maria Guyomar de Pinha, a woman of mixed Japanese, Pranggi and Hindustan descent from Bengal who was born in Ayutthaya. This is because there are areas where Japanese and Pranggi people live near the capital. She was the wife of Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek noble who was made an adviser to the future king of Sarai who became king of Siam and achieved his gold. Today, Narai is still the crown prince.

Maria Guyomar de Pinha was the one who later introduced chili brought from America since the 16th century AD. Chili was brought by the Pranggi and Espanyola people who colonized Colombia in the American continent at that time. They brought and introduced tomatoes, corn, papayas, eggplants, pumpkins and nuts in exchange for foodstuffs from Siam.

“I'm not sure you're capable of eating that bike, Jayaseta. Food from this chili,” said Katilapan challenged Jayaseta while pointing at a place full of bright red food.

Indeed, the new chili was brought by the Espanyola people to the archipelago around the 15th century AD by Ferdinand de Magellan, where the man died in the country where Katilapan came from.

Jayaseta shrugged both of her shoulders, looking at the witty smiling Dara Cempaka. “You want to try, Dara?”

“Adik come with brother only,” he replied.

Jayaseta asks Ireng to buy the food.