Virtual Warrior
Ch. 8 Night Jurit
The day before the Rise-Up Ceremony and the Inauguration of New Members were held, the members of the Young Hero Movement gathered in a virtual world. They prepare to perform the ritual of the opening apple to hold the tradition of the exam of the seniors, the Night Jurit.
At the opening apple, prospective members who were the majority of 10th grade students were gathered in a row and made promises as prospective GWM members. The first promise to the Creator, the second promise to the Nation and the State, and the third promise to a fellow living being.
By making these three promises, GWM members are bound to the lofty ideals of building society. This is in line with their profession as Virtual Warriors who are nothing but guarding the society from the interference of virtual beings.
The opening ceremony closed by reading the secret verse of GWM 25 Samarinda entitled, “Pataka in Medan Perang.” Verse reading was apparently done by the Rode.
The student who had a feud with Iyan and Asna was carrying a typical Kalimantan weapon on his waist, Mandau.
After standing in the middle of the ceremonial field, Rode began to cheer…
Pataka on the battlefield
Symbol or just a symbol?
The banner burns the soul
The dignity of the mother earth dwelling on my chest
That path is a symbol and that symbol is me…
or the…
The banner burns the soul
The dignity of mother earth you deserve
The banner is just a symbol, and you are still you…
After the poem, Rode pulled Mandau out of his scabbard. It is seen that Mandau's blades emit a clear yellow light that radiates to the faces of the opening ceremony participants. Soon after, the Rode plunged the weapon into the ground. Then Mr. Haris walked over and took Mandau's sarong from the Rode.
Mr. Haris then holds the upper Mandau stuck on the ground. “With the recitation of the Verse of Secrets and the insertion of [Resurrection Mandau], then the series of traditions for the ceremony of the increase in the level of the Movement of Young Men SMA 25 Samarinda has begun. Those of you who perished in this virtual world, will be resurrected as long as [Resurrection Mandau] is stuck. Each participant should not forget to touch it.” explained Mr. Haris.
Each GWM member walked over to [Resurrection Mandau] and touched it. Starting from the seniors, then continued the new members.
Items like [Resurrection Mandau] were extremely rare. There is usually only one in the community. Created by high-level experts from among the former virtual fighters. The maker is very secretive because the thing He created is very vital in the war. Soldiers who die in the virtual world can come back to life as long as they previously touched the resurrection item.
Irvan approaches Asna and Iyan. “If you want to know what it's like to die, it's time. Hehehe..”.
“Solak! After you die, you just came back alive at closing!” sahut Iyan's.
Irvan laughed at Iyan's words. The existence of [Resurrection Mandau] does give a little sense of security to the members of GMW 25 Samarinda.
There was a cry from a senior. “Please to cooperate. Let no one die in this activity! [Resurrection Mandau] can only store three souls. When there are already two souls inside [Resurrection Mandau], we stop!”
Irvan's face changed slightly upon hearing the notice. “I hope you are not deaf..” Iyan said as she walked ahead of Irvan and Asna.
Dead in the virtual world will be as real as long as there is still a mysterious object that can resurrect it. Unfortunately [Resurrection Mandau] can only resurrect three GWM members who died in the virtual world. So, when the quota of three people is fulfilled, to die means to die.
Coming first, Iyan became the first to hold the [Resurrection Mandau] before Asna and Irvan. Asna preferred to hold it after Irvan.
As usual, when Asna follows an activity, her other soul wanders around. This time even Asna can take out two souls from her body to see the committee's preparations on the member examination later tonight. Asna called it, Soul Monday and Soul Tuesday. Soul Monday to watch over Rode, Soul Tuesday to observe the surroundings outside.
Soul Monday signifies the spirit of Asna's birthday which coincides on Monday. For Asna, Monday is a day where career women and school girls generally wear well-washed and ironed uniforms. Cheerful faces were very visible on their faces. No wonder, since elementary school, Asna is very happy to greet the girls on Monday.
Tuesday's soul signified the surge of Asna's pent-up soul. On Tuesdays, Asna prefers to laze around to see the beauty that radiates from the girls. Asna was very lazy to move on that day. The energy was drained on Monday. He will be back in action on Wednesday. That's long life, anyway.
“You should have named him a young soul, ******!” someone suddenly whispered in Asna's ear. Asna replied ketus, “It sounds like ‘youngwife’ in my ear!”
After a few seconds there was no response from the person whispering, Asna was curious as to who had just whispered in her ear. Asna also looked. Instantly his lips became trembling.
“J-Young Soul is a great name! Yes, nothing better than that name!” asna said, gelagapan.
A punch landed on Asna's head causing her to fall to the ground. A blow from someone who often threatened Asna.
Datu Busu's!
“You insinuate I have a young wife, huh?! You really don't care about your life, *****!” umpat Datu Busu while stepping on Asna's back. The people around you can't do anything.
“Ampun datu.. geez..” Asna squeezed at the foot of Datu Busu with a face almost crying. Asna never thought Datu Busu would come.
Mr. Haris approached Asna and Datu Busu. “Oh, apparently Datu knows Asna.”.
“He's my slave! How do I not know?” sahut Datu Busu's. He then walked with Mr. Haris leaving Asna and his friends.
Irvan and Iyan immediately approached Asna and helped her up. “Originally You, Na. Wasn't He Grandpa in the hospital back then?” iyan. Asna did not dare to recite Iyan's words for fear Datu Busu would return.
Not getting a response from Asna, Iyan continued, “Say my father, the grandfather was the leader of the local hero association. I would love to join a community like that.”
“Already. You don't say anything that's not about him. You can taste!” asna. He then joined the upstream [Resurrection Mandau]. A moment later Asna asked, “Where are we now?”
“To situ!” irvan replied, pointing towards one of the tents with his lips.
Inside Irvan's tent, thirty seniors stood in front of the new recruits.
A committee cloaked in bark gave direction, “Tradition tonight is addressed to the new members and old members who will attend the rate hike ceremony tomorrow.
“Old members can freely select potential members to form a squad. Between four and six people.
“Each squad will be tested by a team of testers from the organizing committee divided into four posts. Each post will test STR, VIT, INT, DEX, and MEN that you have improved. Any questions?”
Asna's classmate Addin raised his right hand. A committee exclaimed to Addin, “ Get used to raising your left hand when asking for permission to speak. Please ask.”
“Yes, I'm sorry. It was said that the old members could freely choose their squad members. Why aren't we?” addin Sahut.
The organizer replied, “Questions from brave people. From now until the inauguration ceremony tomorrow, you prospective members must understand the position of a candidate.
“You only have the right to speak after being given the opportunity to talk. The rest of you must be silent. As shown on the notice board, in front of this tent.
“I remind. There are only two rules that you must follow. First, the committee is always right. Second article, if the committee makes a mistake, then return to the first article.”
The atmosphere became quiet after the committee answered Addin's question. They understand that the committee is in control and fully responsible for the participants.
“If there is no more rebuttal, we continue on the battle status test. After that we ask the seniors who are participants to recruit members. It's fifteen minutes. Please..”
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Asna's two souls continued to flirt with her. Tuesday's souls are looking for a map of the path and the location of the post they must pass. At the same time digging information about the type and form of the test that He will receive. While Soul Monday was still observing the movements of the Rode who had not shown any signs of entering the secret chamber of the inheritance.
Currently Soul Tuesday is listening to the preparation meeting of the testing team that has been going on for an hour. From the meeting it is known that the distance from the campground to the post four is at least 10 kilo meters. The distance can be reached in two and a half hours on foot.
As far as Asna's knowledge is concerned, post one will test the strength (STR) and endurance (VIT) of the examinee. On that exam, the large STR and VIT points are not a benchmark. The participants will go through a barrier that requires the effectiveness and efficiency of using STR and VIT. That is the obstacle in climbing the hill ****.
Post two will test STR and agility (DEX). There is an obstacle in the form of a white crow attack while jumping over the ravine,
The obstacle to post three is to move the bridge across the three hundred meter gap. This obstacle is to test the intelligence (INT) and mentality (MEN) of the examinee.
The last test is to test VIT and MEN examinees who will be conducted in post four. Participants had enough rest for five minutes inside the barracks.
While resting participants will be beaten by humans ****. Without being able to fight back.
All of the exams were extremely incompatible with Asna's current battle status. The good news, the committee will give special treatment to Asna as the most preferred candidate member.
Knowing this, Asna felt good to be treated that way.
Switch to Soul Monday…
The Rode did not move from the camp. As a senior with an important position, Rode walked around to see the preparation of each committee unit.
Even twice have Souls Monday met Souls Tuesday. This meeting for Asna was very redundant. Running three thoughts at once certainly requires a high MEN and INT. Asna status is very low. INT and MEN 1 point each.
The recruitment of the squad members carried out by the senior participants was over. Fate determines Asna, Iyan and Irvan are joined in a squad with two strong fighters at GWM SMA 25 Samarinda. They are Tympakul and Mawart's Motherly Man, who some time ago joined Bovak.
Irvan was given the authority to be the leader of the squad. While Asna had the honor to choose the right name for their squad. “Perintis Jalan Squad Alignment! How?” asna said, giving advice.
“Penjasks?!” exclaim Iyan shocked. “That's the subject name!” continued.
Mawart also commented. “What is the meaning of a namui.. Eike agree aje!”
“If senior brother has agreed, we just set that name for our squad,” said Irvan who immediately responded. He stood up immediately. “I'll go sign up soon..”.
Iyan glanced at Asna and asked, “Where is the other senior sister, Na?”
Asna pointed to the crowd in the committee tent. “Kakul Limp! He was always in a crowded place. I love his style!” answer Asna.
Timpakul is actually the name of a water animal that lives on the island of Borneo. Unlike fish in general, this animal likes to gather on a wooden trunk floating on the edge of the river.
A person who is given the title of timpakul is the type of person who prefers crowds in friendship. When the friendship began to quiet, he “out” just looking for other friends who are more crowded.
Activity participants before night jurit of course do the preparation. Prepare physically and mentally. Physically, participants must be in good health. Must have filled the middle bag, which is to eat and drink enough. Excessive eating can lead to death of course. Rubber belly only in One Piece series, bro!
In addition to the physical must be fit, participants should not be haunted by fear. Hesitating should step back and be a spectator. Fear will obviously trouble yourself and others.
For security, participants are required to wear equipment. If you don't have it, yes, it is. It means an obligation that is not imposed.
Having one million nine hundred thousand virtual coins in the bag, there was certainly no reason for Asna not to take advantage of it. Asna invites the squad to go shopping in Arnabshop tent.
Seeing Asna having trouble wearing a bronze vest, Iyan immediately commented, “You can't buy a good item if your status is low, ***!”
“Buy according to your status, lah, Na. This..” said Irvan while giving a plaid motif vest commonly used by elementary school students. “Hihihi..” Irvan could not help but laugh after Asna received the vest.
Asna only looked at the vest Irvan had given her which was currently in her hands. “Ah, clever, You. This wear makes me look stupid.” He turned to Arnabshop. “Recommend I set equipment corresponding to my status!” asna pinta.
Soon Arnabshop issued a set of elementary school sports uniforms. Seeing the uniform, Asna kicked the table. “Doesn't any item look more mature?! Why are you selling SD kids equipment here? I guarantee you never sell!”
Arnabshop glanced at one of the customers who approached Asna. “You must accept destiny, boss. There is no choice for those of us who are of low combat status to purchase items. Just accept!” said the customer who is currently wearing an elementary school uniform.
“Yes, You're right. But please give me another model. Please,” whine Asna.
Finally for the equipment worn, Asna only used a vest and gloves from the bark that added VIT +2 as well as light shoes to increase INT +1. Items that are cheaper and lower than elementary school uniforms.
The rest of Asna's virtual coins were used to treat squad members to purchase equipment that was suitable for them. Asna's virtual coin was only 112 pieces left after he bought some medicine and some meat.
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At exactly eight p.m., participants began to leave the campground periodically. One squad per ten minutes. Fifteen squads were listed.
Squad Asna became the first to go because it uses the name “perintis” on his squad, Road Pioneer Squad Match. At first Iyan and Irvan thought this name was just the name of a joke. Apparently Asna did plan to be the first squad to go to pioneer.
Asna ran in the second row from the front in the squad. Right behind Mawart. “In this way, I can more quickly implement night jurit. Hopefully no troublesome things happen..” thought.
Although along the way Asna often found a pair of red eyes lurking, he still seemed to enjoy this activity. In the group Asna did not appear Tympakul there.
Iyan ran faster towards Asna. “We should save energy to pass post by post casually,”.
Hearing Iyan's words, Irvan replied, “Inginnya like that. But if we are slow to move, wild virtual creatures can hinder our movement.”
Sure enough, a herd of horned and hairy goat wolves that were originally just lurking began to show its figure. The Goathair Wolf. Predators are almost always present in the virtual world.
Asna who had originally known of the existence of Goathair Wolf had bought a lot of meat before leaving. So it's very easy to get through this herd. Asna gave them enough meat. The herd can temporarily be handled.
While accelerating the movement, Irvan commented on Asna's decision. “I think you bought meat to eat us tomorrow morning. Turns out to make a cuckoo. Can also..”
“It looks like INT status is not real intelligence. Hahaha..” reply Asna in a joking tone. Irvan frowned when she heard Asna's reply. Asna is a student who is smarter than her. But strangely the status of INT Asna there is only one point as stated in [Ordinary Stone].
Without any hindrance from the wild virtual creatures, the Road Pioneers of the Alignment Squad arrived at post one in less than six minutes. Irvan immediately reported to the testing team to take the prepared exam.
“No need to rush through the barrier in this post. I see Tympakul is not in your squad. You better wait for a weird girl like her. Relax...” said a testing team.
Iyan looked at the steep, vertical cliff. The cliffs are filled with colorful threads like nylon. “Why don't we go straight there?” Iyan asked confusedly. With the condition of the body that is still very fit, Iyan certainly has a high spirit to take the exam.
“This is not a bib!” exclaim Mawart while looking into the depths of the forest around post one. As the second strongest after Tympakul in the Pioneer Road of the Alignment Squad, Mawart felt a pressure from outside the post.
Seeing Mawart being restless, a team of examiners came over. “I also felt an unusual pressure from a few minutes ago. One person from We are checking the environment around here.”
Asna seemed to look relaxed behind Iyan and Irvan who were chatting. Whereas at the same time, Soul Monday had discovered the movements of the black-robed people. With his leisure the Soul of Monday moved in the direction from which the black-robed people came.
“Eight, Nine, ten..” Soul Monday counts all the black-robed people he meets. Until he finally met the crowd of people in the same robes who kept coming out of the virtual hole.
Among the crowd, a person with silver equipment behind a black robe exclaimed lowly, “Search and kill the three children immediately!” The voice of the person sounded like a witch grandmother.
Hearing the grandmother's order, dozens of black-robed people left the location.
The grandmother opened the hood of her robe to the appearance of a wrinkled face polished with bridal makeup. She is the grandmother of Bovak, Nini Seke.
Nini Seke is a veteran virtual fighter who is quite known for her precision in almost every way. Including stingy about the death of his grandson who is none other than because of his own grandson's fault.
Bovak's mother pulled Nini Seke's robe with a clear face. “Ni. I'm very sincere about death, Bovak.”
“You are like your father who conveniently took off something. I'm the one who took care of Bovak. I'm the one who lost so much!” nini Seke.
“I understand, Ni. But this one will even make us get in trouble. Paying people instead makes your money reduced.”.
“You think I'm that generous? I lied to them. Now you see enough. No need to comment anymore!” nini Seke. He then made a pattern with his finger towards Bovak's mother. Instantly a streak of light formed and then made a cage.
“Mother..!” exclaim Mother Bovak. “Revenge doesn't change everything. After all, my other son is more handsome than Bovak!” continued.
Nini Seke roared furiously. He did not accept the words of his own son. “His ugliness Bovak, He is still my grandson. Mine! If you speak again, I'll cut off your legs!”
“Cutting a foot can make someone not talk? Threatening it should be obvious, Ni.” Someone suddenly reminded Nini Seke.
Suddenly the neck of the man was slashed Nini Seke with a sword. “What I mean is the leg of his tongue, let's not run anywhere!”
The head of a person who was slashed was still able to speak. “Tongue has no legs, Ni! Look for other vocabulary!”
Soul Monday witnessed the unqualified drama that happened between Mother and Grandma Bovak. “This is how you rarely read. Poor diction in conversation. Hence it is important to download a novel or comic application that attaches importance to the quality of the text above all else. Find a developer who reviewed the post before it was published, it is a very good move!” soul said Monday as it floated towards the virtual hole.
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At this moment the Road Pioneers of the Alignment Squad had been allowed to pass the first hurdle of the test. The first mawart to try to climb should only use strength and endurance.
A thin thread was on his palm. More precisely the hair of the virtual creature Hairy Woo! Pulling too hard that hair could make Hairy Woo retaliate by twisting his hair to all the fighters who climb.
“It's in the navel of our power. In udel!” mawart said while showing his distended stomach. He pointed at Irvan and Iyan. “Ganteng, handsome, kudu control udel let the power spread in the body. Cus, the pressure of the pull pie can be minimized, beib,” Mawart bright.
Irvan scratched her head when she heard Mawart's explanation. “That's like this I've never learned!” I mean Irvan, he never studied with humans like Mawart.
“He-eh!” sahut Iyan's. Set two bucks with Irvan.
Asna approached Mawart. “Can you sample, beib?” tanyakanya.
“You it, you know, Na. Don't call me Aike Beib. You're, right, not handsome!” mawart protest. Asna smiled innocently while replying, “Hehehe... For example donk, my boss! Let them understand..”.
“You're like he understands!” mawart started stroking Hairy Woo's hair. A moment later He walked vertically with support on the hair.
A team of testers ran towards Squad Penjaskes. He shouted, “You guys, hurry up!”
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