Widagda Kroda's

The School of Nobles [2]

"what's raden?" ask uncle Margaryeja, as a guide.

"we will soon reach the border of Gajagitri, I'm sure the herd is waiting for us. We better wait for the sun to rise so it's easier to fight them" Widagda said.

"sorry raden, but camping here is also dangerous, many wild animals that often roam here. If I suggest, we should keep going. Your majesty need not worry, the servant and the three majors are special soldiers assigned to protect your majesty." replied uncle Margaryeja.

"it is raden, if the safety of the wrestling raden and the wrestling princess are in danger, we will protect the majesty to the point of the final blood." continued Haruyan's uncle, one of the charioteers.

"alright, I believe in you four uncles." replied Widagda.

They also continued their journey. They had traveled for almost 24 hours from the palace. Now they are close to the border of the kingdom of Gajahgitri.

"back, aren't you scared?" ask Grudhaya.

"iya yayi, of course I'm scared. The murderers are already world famous, they are known as the plot of Anala which means no heart. Many news circulate that they are a plot that can kill anyone, without having to know who and where the person they kill is yayi." replied Widagda.

"then what should we do?" ask Grudhaya.

"we'll see, but surely our weapons must not be lost. A hunter cannot hurt a lion without a weapon, even if it is just a piece of wood" Widagda replied.

Grudhaya nodded in understanding.

"the hunter will still die if he does not have the courage of a kang!" karnatya.

The group also stopped.

"right, the hunter needs a weapon to take down a lion, but if the hunter does not have the courage to face the lion, the hunter will only die in vain" Karnatya continued.

"yes brother, even if the hunter has a complete weapon, but there is no determination to fight the lion, he will still be a loser" added Kumbala.

Widagda smiled proudly at her two younger siblings.

"other than that, wouldn't it be that without the muscles the hunter could use the brain? If he doesn't have a gun he can trap the lion, right?" ask Grudhaya.

"of course, even our muscles are controlled by the brain" answered Karnatya.

"alright, so now I've got a lot of rivals and very clever huh?" widagda Goda.

The four of them laughed together.

However, another thing had happened, there was a spy who saw them.

"finally the moment we waited for has arrived. These lions are starving, be prepared, hunters." he muttered with a slanted smile.

Widagda heard the voice. He also felt worried.

"uncle, we just rest here" Widagda said suddenly.

"why is raden here? Soon we reach the hill of tawangharja, it's our first stop raden" said uncle Margaryeja.

"this is an order!" widagda replied firmly.

My feeling is that we should set up a tent and think of a plan to fight the Analas.

Batin Widagda's.

Uncle Margaryeja also carried out the order. Uncle Haruyan, uncle Dentya, and uncle Padamara under the direction of uncle Margaryeja set up some simple tents to rest.

"thank you uncle. Oh yes, I want everyone gathered here." Widagda ordered.

Everyone immediately entered Widagda's tent.

Widagda let everyone sit down.

"what's kang?" ask Grudhaya.

"i heard someone's voice from a distance, he said that hungry lions are waiting for hunters, I think he has heard our conversation" Widagda said.

"then what should we do?" ask Sasi Ukita.

"who must have prepared a plan." replied Rukmini.

"what are your plans Widagda?" ask Sekar Cendana.

"behind, we are still small, but our strength is able to keep up with them" said Kumbala.

"it's not that simple as raden. We have to make a mature plan because it's a life gamble." replied Uncle Dentya.

"uncle Dentya is right, we cannot rush or act without a plan" explained Sekar Cendana.

"our weapons are complete, right? After all the four main soldiers are with us. Uncle Haruyan, uncle Dentya, and uncle Padamara, as well as uncle Margaryeja are the elite soldiers of our kingdom, why should we be afraid?" ask Dayinta Basundara.

"gusti princess, if a bird does not want to be caught in a hunter's trap, then he must be smart. If a bear alone can be helpless in the bars, what about the fate of a weak bird, the princess wrestling?" ask uncle Haruyan.

"i have a plan" Widagda said.

"but I want you all to hear it carefully. Maybe it's a risky plan, but it's the most successful one" Widagda added.

"let's just say wrestling raden." said Padamara's uncle.

Widagda took a deep breath, explaining her plan.

Sekar Manthili was unsure of the decision. He worries.

Uncle Margaryeja was also a little worried, but that was the best way to win against the Anala plotters.

On the other hand, Sekar Kenanga felt that he would be the bait. But Widagda denies it.

Grudhaya also thought of the same plan.

Kumbala and Karnatya also agreed.

Rukmini, Sekar Cendana, Sasi Ukita, and Dayinta Basundara are also ready.

They continued their journey with the plan.

Widagda felt no one had heard of his plan, but Widagda had already made another plan in case his first plan failed.

They came to an intersection, where there were wooden planks inscribing Gajahgitri and Magadra, each heading south-west and north.

Passing through the Girimatya forest, they grew even more vigilant.

However, it did not feel like the sun had risen, they had reached the countryside.

Widagda was astonished by the situation.

So far there has been no sign of them coming. Do they know my plan?

Widagda's heart wondered.

Yes Widagda, why has the plot not appeared yet? Do they want to kill us when we're off guard?

Batin Sekar Cendana also wondered.

"gusti raden, we better find food here." suggested uncle Margaryeja.

Widagda.

They also look for a shop that provides various foods.

After eating, they went back on their way, but there was a warrior messenger of king Gadjah Mayang, the ruler of the kingdom of Gajahgitri.

"my respect to the descendants of Marthadipuran!" greetings to the soldier.

"what's wrong?" ask uncle Dentya.

"His Majesty king Gadjah Mayang ordered me to bring your majesty to his palace." explained the soldier.

"tell the king, we thank him for the offer, but we must proceed immediately" replied uncle Margaryeja.

"uncle soldier, I hope you understand. We beg you to say goodbye." said Widagda.

Inevitably the soldier resigned and reported to his king that the entourage had rejected his wishes.

Widagda and his entourage returned to race their horses.

"uncle, how much longer is our trip?" ask Widagda.

"about 12 hours more wrestling raden, if there is no obstruction" replied uncle Marareja.

Half a day more. Something could happen in the next 12 hours. Thought Widagda.

They keep on going.

"uncle, can't we make our horses run?" ask Widagda.

"why raden, what are you.."

"yes uncle." cut Widagda.

"on your orders raden." replied uncle Margaryeja.

"Grudhaya, Kumbala, Karnatya! Get your horses ready, we'll walk faster!" widagda commands.

"Padamara, Dentya, Haruyan! Race your train at high speed!" shouted uncle Margaryeja.

Everyone nodded in understanding.

"depart!!" widagda commands.

They also drove their horses at high speed. At least that will cut their travel time by 4 hours.

Not feeling 6 hours have passed, the group has left the royal capital of Gajahgitri.

From a distance uncle Haruyan saw the trees lined up, he was sure that it was the forest area of Girimara.

"gusti raden!! Up ahead is Girimara forest!! If we manage to reach it, it is certain that we will survive all the way to the Begawan Jayenglugon dormitory!!" shouted uncle Haruyan to tell.

Widagda's getting excited.

"increase our speed!! Hyaac!!" shouted Widagda while continuing to spur her horse.

They are getting closer to the forest. The trees are getting clearer. Even the trees that appear small are getting higher, as the distance gets closer.

Widagda saw there were some people there.

Uncle Margareja immediately dismissed the others.

"what's the matter uncle? Are they enemies?" ask Widagda.

"we don't know that we didn't confirm it" Grudhaya replied.

"we must not rush raden" said uncle Haruyan.

"gusti raden, we better be alert. Take your swords and we must take the road south, to avoid them." said uncle Margaryeja.

"from the news I heard, the students of Begawan Jayenglugon had put up some posts for the guard. Those who guarantee our safety, now we have to find that post" he added.

Widagda also opened the map that he had brought before.

"there are five posts prepared for the guard. In the northeast direction of the forest, there is only 1 post that was built to resemble a tower, flying the flag of pride Bandarkawung, exactly the post was in the highest part of the tree" said Widagda.

"the back, the tallest tree is in front of us, they are the guardians of the post" said Kumbala.

"but there's no tower or any building there, kang. They could be the ones who are after our lives." replied Karnatya.

"but look, there's a Bandarkawung flag there!" grudhaya.

Widagda asked for an opinion from uncle Margaryeja. Uncle Margaryeja still proposed the first way. Uncle Haruyan agreed, but uncle Padamara and uncle Dentya proposed to walk there.

His younger siblings proposed to follow the proposal of Padamara's uncle and Dentya's uncle. The princesses can only move.

Widagda's decision is to move forward. If indeed the ones there are criminals who are setting up traps, they are ready to bear the risk.

Sure enough, as they got closer, the people who were there ran up to Widagda's entourage while carrying a sword.

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