True Martial Arts

Visit to the Golden College

Kaia shook her head, of course it was a bad event. Six people darkness alone is difficult to overcome, what else with their more troops?

They prepared torches before starting to walk in the darkness of the forest.

Kala smiled before moving her legs following the four princes of the Golden Gauge. Kaia followed right behind Kala, Alang flew up into the sky to give the first warning if the enemy attacked.

***

When the sun broke through the branches and tried to penetrate the wet ground, Kala's entourage had found the path and monument of Gold Golok College. It signified that the Gold Gulok was near.

They often meet some students who are patrolling, they are so amazed and respectful to Kala.

The building of the Gold Golok College was already beginning to be seen. The first one to be seen is the gate. Although it looks just like an ordinary gate that is slightly higher, but this one gate emits mysterious power. A force that bluffs. And a loyal aura. Kala did not know what that meant, and he tried not to care, maybe later he could wonder with the Patriarch here, that was all if the Patriarch was a friendly person.

After passing through the gate and several small buildings around the entrance, Kala found the splendor of the Gold Golok College.

The buildings here could be referred to as tall buildings, Kala guessed it was about three to eight stories tall. The shape is also extraordinary, although it looks quite simple, which is sure all the buildings here are efficient.

There were many red and yellow-clad disciples milling around while conversing with his friend. There are also those who are practicing basic movements or meditating.

However, the splendor of the buildings could not be enjoyed for too long, many cheered happily towards Kala and almost all the young disciples here wanted to experience it. Kala became nervous, fortunately the four princes who brought him here immediately dispersed the crowd. Kala and his entourage were immediately taken to a building that looked more special than any other building.

Kala felt several pairs of eyes from the high-level prince watching him after entering the special building area. Several men were also seen standing guard in the building. Guess what this is the Patriarch's residence.

The four princes opened two large doors and led the group in. The net descended from the sky onto Kala's shoulders, coming inside.

The atmosphere of the room immediately changed after Kala entered. His ears catch the music and singing is very beautiful, although only sounding dim among the reverberations of a large room.

The four men took them through the halls filled with paintings and characters. Tells the story of Garuda's heroism and the chaos in the archipelago.

They arrived at the large hall with a soothing golden-yellow feel. In the middle of the hall is a small pond containing refreshing clear water.

“Dhaweke prabu-prabu nalukake teapot bumi Nusontoro. Damage ditundha. Jowo sing perkoso, Andalas sing sugih, Borneo sing tentrem, Sulawesi sing landhep, Jayapura sing gedhe akhlak’e.”

There was a beautiful sound of an old man accompanied by gamelan and several other rhythms. This room is so relaxing.

“Nusontoro ra tentrem selawase. Wish cedhak, Nang. Sopo sing will be safe’e children and princesses kito?”

The chant came to a halt following with Kala's steps stopping a step before entering the quiet hall. He remembered his duty as the creator of peace. The song reminded him again, he had to save the next descendants of the archipelago from the hands of darkness.

“What's up, Kala?” Kaia almost hit Kala when the young man stopped suddenly.

“No.” Kala sighed, smiled, then stepped into the large hall.

“Satrio Garuda sing perkoso!” The clear voice of the old man welcomed. “Ah, forgive this old man who welcomed with Central Java language. I heard you were a Geowedari. In that case, let me say welcome.”

“Thank you, Andika. If I may know, who is Andika? And why ... Andika knows about the Garuda Knights?”

“Ah, I am Dewananda, Patriarch of Gold Golok College,” he said. “Garuda's knights are our saviors, how I don't know you. Well, even how I know you as a Garuda Knight is pretty complicated. Let's forget about that. I already know the obstacle you are experiencing now, I can help you, but on condition ...”

Mata kala pinched. “Terms?”

“Ya, terms. Presumably these terms are a little difficult.”

“Tell me, Patriarch Dewananda.”

“Save the Nusantara. I beg. Darkness gripped the archipelago. We can't do anything but expect you.” The patriarch lowered his head very low before Kala, his voice containing sadness and despair.

Given the position of the person in front of him is the supreme leader of the big college, Kala helped Dewananda re-enforce his body.

“For sure, Patriarch. It's my job.”

“Ya, I know it.” The patriarch held onto Kala's shoulder. “But the task was too heavy, the Great Garuda Knight! We will try our best to help you! We will accompany your steps, protecting you from the dangers of darkness. Take it easy, it's for sure!”

“Thank you, Patriarch. I really appreciate that.” Kala looked down respectfully. “Let me ask, Patriarch Dewananda.”

The patriarch nodded slowly inviting Kala to ask.

“For what did the Patriarch invite me to come here?”

“Of course to protect you from the darkness that lurks.”

“I really appreciate this protection, but this is not the time for me to relax.”

“No, certainly not. You won't relax here. Sorry, but I must say that your strength is still weak with techniques that are still not honed. I'm pretty sure, you want practice but keep on being in pursuit and tasks that are burdensome.”

What Dewananda said is a lot true. Every time Kala wanted to take time to practice, trouble kept coming her way. Not to mention he had to train Kaia and Alang before he could train.

“We have a safe place here. Take it easy, the darkness will not strike in the next few months. At least that's what I know, because the great power of darkness has not reached the archipelago,” said Dewananda, “and your friends and birds can train here under my direct guidance.”

Thinking for a moment. He could take a lot of time training safely here, not to mention Kaia would be trained as well.

“No need now, you can make a decision until tomorrow. We'll meet again in the dining room when night time comes.” Dewananda. “I've prepared a nice room for you guys, and a nice cage of course. It's in a big building not far from here.”

“We are ready to deliver, Garuda Knights!” The four princes were crying out for orders from Kala.

“Thank you, Patriarch. Let me make a decision until tomorrow. In that case, we ask ourselves.”

The four princes took them out of the hall, through the hallways full of stories to get out of the building.

Something bad happened outside the building. The crowd of young disciples cheered as Kala walked out the door. They were very numerous, jostling each other to snatch the handshake of the Garuda Knight.

Some of the princes tried to hold them back, but the number was few and certainly not comparable to the number of disciples thirsting for hands.

Kala and the entourage really could not penetrate that crowd. They were even pushed to the point that one of the four princes opened the entrance again.

The princes who were in charge of guarding the entrance of the Patriarchal building were now shaking violently.

“Telu!”

“Do we have to leave this building too?!” said one of the building guards to his friend, with his hands shaking violently as well as limp feet.

“I don't know!”

“Loro!”

“This is bad!”

“Siji!”

They gulped, hoping that they wouldn't have to leave the building either.

“Ah, sorry. I was wrong to talk. Building guards and interested persons are not included in the penalty.” The thunderous voice came back saying, they could breathe a sigh of relief.

The four men took Kala to the street after it was confirmed there was no more crowd.

Kala laughed softly at the behavior of the guards. “Jokes between dark days, yes?”

***

Kala lit a bone cigarette pipe and inhaled it deeply. These were the last remnants of his cigarette, having to make another cigarette. Kala faces the window, where there is a view of the large mountain hills that he had previously passed.

The soft benches, the magnificent scenery, the fresh air, and the quiet rooms seemed to have no effect on Kala. He didn't seem to enjoy all this. His mind was cut off from this room.

He will consider his decision later. He was not sure his training sessions would take a short time, at most about two months. If the darkness had come and he had overcome it too late, it would have been bad.

But on the other hand, Dewananda said that the darkness had not arrived in the archipelago, and it was still a long time before it reached the archipelago.

However, he needed strength to save the archipelago. In other words, he should exercise.

Exercise is not too bad, I can overcome the darkness after my strength increases. They were terrible, whereas I was very weak as a Garuda Knight.

Kala's finger was exposed to embers from the cigarette he inhaled. It was not realized that time passed so fast that the embers of cigarettes reached his finger.

“Good. I'm going to practice. But after I asked the Patriarch. What and what are the advantages of helping me?” Kala was very sure, not many people were really kind and sincere.

***

The four princes who yesterday brought back Kala, Kaia, Alang into the building. They were still in the same mask, but their clothes were more neat and polite.

It was night, according to their dinner appointment.

Kala was taken to a different hallway, with characters telling him about the majesty of kings. Until in the end they entered a different hall, this time with long tables and benches.

They are welcome to sit. Four men stood guard in every corner of the room. It was awkward, because there was no one here except the four princes.

The door is open. Patriarch Dewananda walked hurriedly into the room.

“Wooh, I forgot about dinner.” He walked in a hurry and sat down at the end of the table. “Well, dishes will be coming soon. That's it!”

Some of the young disciples carried dishes covered in food hoods. A few drinks and a lot of rice. All placed on the table, neatly arranged. After which, the young disciples looked at Kala in astonishment before exiting the dining room.

“Fourth telik password pride. Let's sit down to eat with us, you guys have worked hard well, it's not appropriate to keep watch in every corner of the room.” The four men nodded slowly before sitting on the bench. “Now, let's eat!”

They're taking off the mask now. The faces are common in Pandataran, but there are some war wounds.

When taking enough dishes, the goal here is not to eat full. But he needed a good moment before delivering his decision.

“Knight Garuda, how did you decide?” ask Patriarch Dewananda in between meals.

“Patriark Dewananda, the Wise Patriarch of the Gold Bullet, there is one question I want to ask before making a decision.” Stand up from his chair.

“No need to flatter me like that.” The patriarch chuckled before standing up. “Please ask.”

“Why does the Patriarch want to help me?”

“Everyone just wants to do good,” reply.

Kala took a long breath. There was a hint of lie in his eyes, his index finger was trembling slowly, his gaze was not looking into Kala's eyes. And he looked nervous, as if he wasn't good at lying.

“What is Patriarch sure?”

“Yes! Of course!” The patriarch intended to return to his seat, but Kala held him back.

“I can see the lie, Patriarch.” Kala slightly stared intently directly at Dewananda, making him depressed.

“Stop, Brother. We know that you are very regal, but still can't speak at will in front of our Patriarch!” One of the four princes stood in a high tone. The atmosphere was gripping and tense, Kaia tensed up while glancing at Kala.

“Not a problem, Djimas. The knight of Garuda has the right to ask me that.” Dewananda walked out of his chair, folding his hands back while staring at the ceiling of the large hall. “Good eyes, Garuda Knights. I do have a selfish reason behind protecting you. You know, no, the interspatial ring is no longer wearable, but that's the advantage of the Gold Golok that acts as a high-quality interspatial ring forger.

“At the end of the day, we had to build additional warehouses to store our belongings and weapons very much. Not to mention some weapons were damaged due to being forcibly removed from the interspatial ring.

“Dan, yes. The enemy is approaching. At the Ash Wall, the separation between Pandataran-Geowedari and the Black Moon, the enemy has piled up. The Black Moon and its colleges carried out provocation activities on the wall stretching from the south coast to the north coast.

“According to the prophecy, when evil comes down to Bumi Nusantara, the descendants of Garuda will come to quell the rampant evil with its extraordinary power. And the Red Grail closest to that evil, you know it's very dangerous for the Gold Gulok that's currently short on weapons.

“I'm sorry, once again, but we don't see the force referred to in the prophecy. You could say, you're weak, I'm sorry about that. Therefore, I concluded that the Garuda Knights have extraordinary strength, but do not have time for training.

“If we help you become stronger, then you will not let the Gold Golok College be crushed just like that. I'm selfish, I'm sorry.” Dewananda let out a disappointed breath.