The Thousand Mask Warrior

Badranaya

Badranaya

“Thank you for saying one more time to the back of all of you. I'm not worried about myself, but there's been too many casualties. Thankfully you guys are coming soon,” Jayaseta said to his new brothers, the hired soldiers, who already twice this can be said 'save him.'

It is true, in addition to Abun who was killed and in addition to Salman's grandfather who was seriously injured in the back, even the two slaves who had previously fainted hit by Pratiwi kick had also risen and managed to escape safely.

Jayaseta then asked the women to leave Betawi immediately. The women then along with the slaves were secretly assisted by the soldiers Jayaseta colleagues looking for secret roads to get out of Betawi back to their hometowns.

Within days, Jayaseta had to hide from the Betawi troops and Pratiwi's minions.

He was very upset to have to be like this, even though he could have faced Pratiwi including soldiers or soldiers under the Walanda Betawi company at once. It's like killing those cunning bad guys.

However, saving the slaves and taking away Salman's grandfather was his main goal. If he insisted on attacking Betawi for example, what was the point of his legs coming to his rescue?

***

Unfortunately, the atmosphere was too quickly changed leniency and gloom when Salman's own grandfather had joined in following Abun's death. For two whole days the grandfather was unconscious and had a high fever. 

Jayaseta must be able to accept that her grandfather will definitely die from a pair of poisonous Pratiwi daggers. The poison is so powerful that even a Salman grandfather or Grandpa Keling would not be able to eliminate it, especially in such a short time.

Pratiwi is so shrewd. He understood that he would not be able to just kill the grandfather in the state of the healthy grandfather walafiat and ready to be on standby.

Long ago he and the company's men sought the grandfather who is known as one of the figures who carried out various movements against the company that greatly disturbed the company. In addition, actually as Pratiwi said, Jayaseta is also included in the company's target.

It is fortunate for Pratiwi to have managed to get the right time to support grandfather Salman when his inner power is being used entirely for ‘treat’ Jayaseta.

Though Jayaseta's journey so far and he has managed to find the grandfather as mandated by his grandfather teacher, grandfather Keling, to complete the expulsion of poison curse spear heirloom Kyai Plered.

It's almost like a waste.

Before his death Salman's grandfather warned Jayaseta to give his greetings to Bharata, his best friend, Jayaseta's grandfather. He also handed over five flying knives as some of the relics he could give Jayaseta before he was unconscious until death.

Memamng grandfather teacher this one actually had time to give the mainstay, Crazy Dancing Penyobol Sukma and some of the technique of throwing his secret flying knife on Jayaseta. In addition, although the curse poison Kyai Plered has not completely disappeared from his body, the grandfather has had time to give a special way to expel the poison with Garuda Sentanu tattoo.

With great difficulty and indifference to Jayaseta's request to rest, the grandfather asked Jayaseta to then return to Giri Kedaton and then go sailing to Sukadana to meet two powerful figures, the Commander of the Bear and Datuk Mas Kuning. They are both considered to have high knowledge to re-majil Garuda Sentanu or knit other knowledge that is balanced with Garuda Sentanu.

The grandfather really spent his energy explaining everything Jayaseta needed to do in earnest. The grandfather even made sure again that Jayaseta could memorize and repeat his request.

According to Salman's grandfather, Jayaseta would not be able to survive to adulthood if the curse poison Kyai Plered was not removed from his body. Nagataksana and Garuda Sentanu that are not yet perfect will be broken. When that happens then Jayaseta will be eaten all out by the curse poison Kyai Plered so that he will die horribly.

Mixed feelings attacked Jayaseta. On the one hand, he felt sad because his new teacher who he had not known for a long time had left the world. While on the other hand, he felt guilty because however there was a sense of annoyance and regret that the grandfather had already died before completing his king. This feeling was too excruciating for Jayaseta. He felt so willing to profit himself, only thinking of his own interests without thinking that the person he loved helped had already left the world.

“We feel partly responsible for being late, le. We apologize for not being able to save the teacher's grandfather,” Badra said trying to guess the contents of the niece's heart.

“Ah, stop, uncle. All have been described by the Almighty. You guys actually came in time, otherwise, I don't know what happened.”

"But anyway, I think you can take care of yourself, Jayaseta. You're much more powerful than us. Without our help, you can finish off Walanda's claws alone" Katilapan said.

Everyone knows that Katilapan is joking. Although his words contain the truth, but without their help, the victims will fall and Salman's grandfather may not have time to tell his wishes and final messages.

It's been a soul mate that they'll always find Jayaseta. As they traveled to Betawi, separated from Jayaseta, they accidentally saw a convoy of fully armed companies heading to an inn. Badra was familiar with the accompaniment, their uniforms, their weapons, their actions. He was so familiar even with all the movements of the Walanda troops. Badra then pleaded with his other comrades to follow the Walanda soldiers. The reason was simple, he had a feeling that something was going to happen. Funny thing is, the others agree.

At first they are not willing to interfere with what will happen until Karsan sees that the innkeeper was shot by one of the company soldiers.

It makes his blood boil. Karsan then suggested that they find out what happened. If possible, they would have to rescue anyone inside the inn and might be killed or captured by the soldiers.

Badra seems to still have strength in this group. Although he was no longer the chairman, slowly each member began to recognize the role of Badra. He is considered to have good thinking and reasoning skills. Although sometimes have crazy thoughts and opinions, it turns out he managed to solve the problem.

Darling, Badra doesn't have a great silat ability. From the beginning of the meeting Badra and Jayaseta where he only pretended to be fierce, acted to cover up his weakness.

That is why, all singled out his death later with a sense of regret overflowing. Relationships are improving and have even found mutual affection and trust between Jayaseta, Badra and others are growing, moreover it turns out fate and destiny still continue to find them.

***

Badranaya came a few days later, having left abruptly after Salman's grandfather's funeral, with wounds all over his body. The smell of fire powder floated around his body as it turned out to be five pieces****company stuck in his flesh.

“What are you doing, Badra?”

“Who did this?”

Question after question sprinkled from the mouths of each of his comrades

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Jayaseta himself looked on in disbelief at the sad state of his uncle. It is clear that the five ***** are from the company's army rifles.

Even though they are currently in a safe hiding place for several days from the pursuit of the company forces. With the disappearance of Badra, making nieces and friends worried and curious. They had to temporarily disappear from public view, but Badra was not even known to be the jungle. When he appeared, his body was already in an extraordinarily shocking state.

With a disjointed breath, Badra explained that he deliberately went to the company fort and asked to meet with the Dutch army leader there, de Jaager.

He explained who the brothers de Jaager really were and a piece of explanation that he had worked with them. This incident again reminded Jayaseta with Salman's grandfather. The taste of the pill cannot be held back anymore.

Badra claimed to have come to the company's lair to challenge the de Jaager brothers, his former boss while working in the port of Betawi. He felt confident that by cutting off the head of the snake, his body would die. De Jaager brothers thirst for fights and challenges between warriors. So challenging him to Jayaseta will make Walanda not need to deploy Pratiwi and his soldiers to pursue Jayaseta, and his friends of course. Jayaseta will win anyway. One paddle, two three islands are surpassed.

That's what he was thinking.

“You can talk to us, Badra,” Narendra said rather loudly, half-stomping. He is upset that Badra did this act alone without telling them.

“We are brothers. Whatever your decision we can definitely talk about together,” Mahendra this time who spoke while holding Badra's shoulder.

“I don't want to trouble you, my brothers. Obviously, my challenge was accepted by them. In three days, Jayaseta, he will meet the two de Jaager brothers alone in the bamboo hill south of the Betawi fortress.”

As much as possible Badra explained all the things that happened. He also later apologized to his brothers, especially to his nephew, Jayaseta.

“Imagical, le, for having taken our lives to the right path. As this despicable uncle of yours, a ... I .. find it useful now. Not only for these brothers, but also ka .. rena can be useful for my nephew. Forgive me for my mistakes from the beginning of our encounter, from when you were little. Forgive my inability to be a reliable family," his breath was already on the verge of life and death.

"And all of you, thank you for the experience of being a true brother,” Badra said before his breath was then lost, leaving his body, for good.

Jayaseta's hiding room was again overwhelmed with great sadness. They lost a brother who slowly made them trust each other and take care of each other anyway. This fact makes the sadness multiply. Jayaseta lost his remaining family.

At first Badra managed to meet the de Jaager brothers. The deal has been reached, the challenge accepted. De Jaager will fight and battle with Jayaseta, the native warrior who ravaged the Walanda heroes. They would fight on a hill covered with bamboo trees in the southern part of the fort.

If Jayaseta loses, he must give up or not interfere with the company's activities and policies. Whereas if de Jaager loses, the company can no longer interfere with Jayaseta. There was no arrest or murder order for Jayaseta.

Honey, the company's not that smooth. When the meeting was over, the company's soldiers tried to arrest him. Badra rebelled with all his might and as a result, five**** were lodged in his body.

Devisser de Jaager orders his troops to let Badra go. Either because he was faking it, or indeed had a sneaky intent. The de Jaager brothers still intend and are challenged to exchange attacks with Jayaseta.