Widagda Kroda's

Second Year

*) 13 years ago

The third and fourth caturwulan have been passed. Arguably the last 8 months were the hardest time during their first year at this school.

It was in those 8 months that the students were tested for proficiency. Good grades are a combination of various aspects, such as the mastery of science, attitude, behavior, and determination of a Knight.

Widagda who takes religious, political, economic and art science gets the highest score. His war ability was extraordinary, unfortunately he was less fortunate in tactics. Widagda is quite difficult to make a plan that is not risky, it makes it an easy target for Sukmana raden taunts.

Widagda still held back, even stopping Grudhaya, Karnatya, and Kumbala who wanted to retaliate against Sukmana's disrespectful behavior. However, Sukmana got the reward for his actions, he got the worst values in respect of attitude and behavior and was categorized in special students.

On the field.

As on the first day of entry, on the last day of entry, Begawan Jayenglugon gathered all his students to make an announcement.

"i'm proud that you showed your best here, I see my students this year are the seeds of excellence that this nation has. However, there are some of you who have to leave this dormitory." said the Begawan.

"it's in accordance with the rules I've made, that if any student doesn't make it through the third and fourth year exams, he'll be sent home" he said.

"so from that my proud disciple, Suryatmaja, will read it." the Begawan ordered.

Suryatmaja also opened a rontal scroll, in it containing the names of students sent home.

"on the blessing and orders of my Master, I will read to the princes and princesses of the kingdom who did not pass the test at the end of this year" he said.

"what I read in the first or last order is not someone who gets the worst score, this name is sorted by the location of their home kingdom from the furthest." continued Suryatmaja.

He also read it. The sons of Bandarkawung kingdom were not there, instead there were princes from Kadiri kingdom, Kaliningrad, Pujang, and Matataram who had to be sent home. The four kingdoms were located north of Gajahgitri and northeast of the former Bandardawung kingdom.

There were also several princesses from the kingdoms of Kalinggam, Kutaboja, and Wiraraja. The three kingdoms were in the west and northwest of Gajahgitri.

Of the 59 only 38 students qualified for the second year, including Sukmana, Harsaka, and Kersana. They became increasingly resentful of Widagda and her sisters.

Not infrequently Harsaka and Kersana invite Widagda or Grudhaya to duel pupuhangga or the art of war using physical endurance, but the two Sukmana friends are always defeated.

After finishing reading the names of students who will go home, Suryatmaja also announced that the second year is the toughest year, where each student will be tested directly.

In addition, every month there will be a deadly duel between students. Those who win every duel will be awarded as the best students in this class, while those who lose the most will be punished, which is an additional study time for a year.

Widagda feels challenged, she has a passion for winning every game and being the best student. However, Sukmana would definitely not allow himself to achieve victory just like that.

Next day.

Kumbala is looking for Grudhaya's whereabouts. Since early morning Grudhaya left his room and went somewhere. After Surya Bumi, Widagda is also invisible. Karnatya who had permission to search also never returned. Kumbala was completely confused.

He went around the whole dorm. From one room to another, ask people and the results are nil. Kumbala finally reports to Suryatmaja about the disappearance of his three brothers.

"they can't be lost." Suryatmaja argued.

"but senior, I've been looking for them in every corner of the dormitory. I didn't find them. Today is a day to rest, right? No classes at all, no practice schedules, and no...."

"you're mistaken for Kumbala. A day of rest is a good time to practice" Suryatmaja said, cutting back on Kumbala's talk.

"if the three of them leave the dormitory without asking permission from the senior, then the appropriate punishment is to be expelled from the dormitory" Suryatmaja said again.

"but running away from the dormitory is impossible. You know this dormitory is surrounded by a fortress with very tight guard, no one can enter or leave without official permission from the teacher." continued Suryatmaja.

"then where are they? Is it possible that someone has infiltrated and taken them away?" ask Kumbala again.

"Cumbala! Calm your heart, clear your mind! If someone has managed to infiltrate this dormitory and injure the students who are here, then he will be sentenced to whip or more." replied Suryatmaja.

"senior, what should we do now? Are we gonna find them again?" ask Kumbala.

"yes. Don't forget to bring your other brother, but don't let this leak out to the other students. This is only a temporary guess, do not create unrest among the students here" Suryatmaja said.

Kumbala immediately carried out the order. He must do well and make sure no one suspects that Karnatya, Grudhaya, and Widagda are not around. The princesses understood and followed Kumbala's direction.

Elsewhere, Suryatmaja called the top brass of the security forces and asked about the situation around the dormitory.

"how are things out there, is there someone or something suspicious?" ask Suryatmaja.

"no chanttrik, everything is safe and under control. No one is suspicious or dangerous." replied the general.

"then do you know where the three young men from Bandarkawung went?" ask Suryatmaja again.

"sorry chanttrik, I don't know. But this morning I saw a tough man training in the eastern field. After that there were three more people who followed him, after which they went north and I had no idea where they were going and what they were going to do" explained the general.

"three people?" ask Suryatmaja astonished.

"iya chanttrik."

"how are the characteristics?" ask Suryatmaja to make sure.

The general answered Suryatmaja's question. He explained in detail what he had seen, although he did not know who the three people were, but Suryatmaja knew very well who was meant by the general of his army.

After coming to a conclusion, Suryatmaja sent the general back to duty.

"alright, thanks for the information. You did your job very well, now you can return to duty." said Suryatmaja.

"according to orders." replied the general firmly.

Then the general left Suryatmaja and soon Kumbala, Dayinta, Sasi Ukita, Sekar Kenanga, Sekar Cendana, and Rukmini came.

Suryatmaja then retold the information he had obtained from his generals.

Kumbala and her six sisters were shocked.

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

Suryatmaja also made a plan. He assigns tasks to each of them. A lot of things have to be done, from keeping this a secret for a while, to making sure no one is suspicious, and the news of this event should not come to Begawan Jayenglugon before Suryatmaja himself reported it.

After understanding the task, they carried out the plan.

Kumbala, Suryatmaja and one other chanttrik man, Palasara, sought Karnatya, Grudhaya, and Widagda. The six princesses returned to her room to keep a secret.

Kumbala, Suryatmaja, and Palasara moved north. Suryatmaja has also told his generals to keep an eye on the situation around. No one should know that six students disappeared from the dormitory.

They also arrived at the place intended by the general, which is a field in the northernmost area of the dormitory.

"the next plan is to look for a trail. If Widagda and Karnatya together get a trace, we can certainly get it" Suryatmaja said.

They split up and began to look for traces. Footprints or other traces that lead to Grudhaya, Karnatya, and Widagda.

Suddenly Kumbala called Suryatmaja and Palasara.

"senior!" his yell.

Suryatmaja and Palasara immediately approached and asked.

"did you get a sign?" ask Suryatmaja.

"yes, look." replied Kumbala.

There's a strand of red thread, just like the one Grudhaya wore last night.

"he left a trail very shrewdly. Karnatya and Widagda must have deliberately not brought him because they knew there would be reinforcements coming" Palasara said.

"yes guys. Not in vain the tactical science that has been taught by the teacher." added Suryatmaja.

"so wait a minute, let's follow this trail!" bring Kumbala.

"alright" said Suryatmaja and Palasara.

Unexpectedly, it turned out that there was someone who was following them. He seemed to be sneaking around and occasionally paying attention to the conversation of the three people.

From his place, General Gadhing Kuning could see every move of the man, he tried to approach the man. He did it directly, although he could have ordered one of his subordinates. He just wants to carry out the orders of the people he respects.

When it was near, General Gadhing Kuning immediately seized and captured the mysterious man, but it seemed that the man had rebelled and resisted. The general was overwhelmed and released the man. However, he did not let that person leave just like that.

"you have dared to follow a respected man in this dormitory, so I must arrest you! Surrender, I will forgive you." said the general.

"heh, what's your business. I don't want to obey what you say, who are you? I've never seen you before?" ask the guy.

"you don't need to know who I am, you better tell me who you really are" replied the general.

"hahaha!" that guy just laughed.

"don't be a dead body without an identity because it will trouble me" said the general.

"ow, you're challenging me? All right, let's get this done knightly!" challenge that guy.

"challenge accepted." replied the general.

They put up the horses and started looking for a gap to attack.

"you alone attack, I don't want to be nicknamed a lowly person for attacking others weaker than me" the person said.

"christ! No need to say much, we go forward together and see who will be the victor." replied the general.

They also attacked each other, the battle of pupuhangga techniques took place there.

Each of their punches seemed to be extremely fierce and the agile movements made it an epic battle.

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