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Chapter 82 Kali Anget Village

Recently, people from the martial arts jungle have been flocking to Kali Anget Village. Like saving a tourist spot, the village was so busy filled with migrants from all over. Until the situation changed one hundred and eighty degrees from usual.The eating and drinking shops are never empty of visitors, the guests keep changing. Meanwhile, the existing inn houses could no longer accommodate them, so that people's houses were used as places to stay. Fortunately, so far there has been no commotion or bloodshed, although there is no friendly attitude between them. What exactly caused the people of the martial arts to come there?Meanwhile, the Head of Kali Anget Village was even more confused. He didn't understand what their sudden arrival meant. I was so confused, that the village elders and elders gathered to discuss this. There were eight people present at the meeting."More and more people from the martial arts arrive in our village. Meanwhile, we ourselves don't know what the purpose of their arrival is? That's what prompted me to invite all of you to discuss it," said the village head, Ki Jatirekso.The eight invitees only nodded their heads. They also couldn't stop thinking about the emergence of martial arts figures in this village."We have to find out what their purpose is here, before something undesirable happens," continued Ki Jatirekso.“What should we do? said Ki Karangseda, who was thin and had all white hair."That's right, Ki. We can't do anything before knowing the purpose of their arrival," continued a man who was well-built even though he was already five in his head. His name is Suryadenta, a Kali Anget village champion who maintains the security of this village."That's precisely what I meant, why I invited you here," said Ki Jatirekso.They look at each other."I will investigate, Ki," said Suryadenta breaking the silence."They are not random people, Suryadenta. YouYou have to be careful," said Ki Jatirekso."I know what to do, Ki," said Suryadenta firmly.After saying that, Suryadenta got up and was followed by three people who sat on either side of him. The three people were Suryadenta's younger siblings who were also tasked with securing the village. After saying goodbye, they left the village head's house. Now there are only four people sitting in front of the village head.Some time after the departure of Suryadenta and his siblings, no one spoke. Each is preoccupied with his own thoughts. Ki Jatirekso's face looked so wrinkled. Kali Anget Village often has martial arts figures coming, but this one is really surprising. So many martial arts figures came!And what worries Ki Jatirekso the most is that they are figures from the black group. No one is white. His worry was well-founded, because it was not impossible that those people would wreak havoc here. They are adherents of the law of the jungle. Who is strong, he is in power. There are no good or bad terms, everything that is done is considered good by them."I suspect that someone invited them to come," muttered Ki Karangseda.Everyone looked at the old man withincomprehensible look. While the old man was stroking his white beard. His lips, which were almost covered by his mustache, smiled a thin smile."There's no way they came here aimlessly!" Ki Karangseda continued, remaining calm."Hm..., maybe," muttered Ki Pungkur nodding his head, as if he understood Ki Karangseda's way of thinking."I do not understand what you mean?" Ki Jatirekso was confused."You were a former warrior, Ki Jatirekso. Don't you understand what I'm saying?!" there was a hint of cynicism in Ki Karangseda's voice.Ki Jatirekso stared intently at the old man in front of him. He began to understand the direction of Ki Karangseda's conversation. It was himself who was suspected of inviting the figures of the martial arts jungle."We'd better get rid of mutual suspicion," said Ki Jatirekso showing his authority as a leader."I saw the Karang Island Devil Woman here. Of course you still remember her, Ki," said Ki Pungkur who sat beside Ki Karangseda."That's a bleak past! I don't care if he's here or not! We're not going to talk about my past, but what they came here for!" Ki Jatirekso was a little emotional."It has something to do with""Enough!" Ki Jatirekso snapped furiously, interrupting Ki Karangseda's words.The village chief stared intently at Ki Karangseda. Then it turned to Ki Pungkur, Sangga Bawung and his younger brother, Sangga Kelana."We should just end this meeting!" said Ki Jatirekso coldly."I will investigate this possibility, Ki Jatirekso," said Ki Karangseda sarcastically.After saying so, Ki Karangseda immediatelyleft and followed by Ki Pungkur. Meanwhile, the two brothers, Sanggabawung and Sangga Kelana, were still in their seats. Ki Jatirekso stared intently at them."Why haven't you guys left yet?" Ki Jatirekso's voice was cold."Not until your anger subsides," he repliedSanggabawung calm down.Ki Jatirekso took a deep breath. His head looked up. It was not right for him to be angry with these two brothers. Because it was Ki Karangseda who had offended him. Meanwhile, Sanggabawung and Sangga Kelana do not know anything about their past."Sorry, I was rude to you," said Ki Jatirekso calmly"Okay, we'll excuse you, Ki," said Sangga Bawungscraya stood up, "Yes."***Meanwhile, Kali Anget Village is increasingly crowded with migrants. Until the atmosphere is also getting hotter. Small commotions began to occur in several places. They are indeed hard people and rely on supernatural powers in solving a problem. So do not be surprised if there are small disputes that end in bloodshed.This situation makes people more and more uneasy. Likewise the village security guard, Suryadenta and his younger siblings, were also increasingly busy dealing with reports from residents. Every day, there would be riots that killed three or four people."I'm sure they have a specific purpose for coming here," said Suryadenta, half muttering. They don't know what to do anymore Meanwhile, the situation is getting more and more difficult to control. For them, it is better to fight with gangs of robbers, than having to deal with figures from the dark martial arts jungle."Have you got any information?" asked Suryadenta, looking at the faces of his younger siblings one by one. "Bayudenta?""Not yet," said Bayudenta, shaking his head. "Tirtadenta, how about you?""Same," said Tirtadenta, shaking his head as well. Suryadenta looked at his youngest sister. One-the only female of four siblings. Mayadentajust shook his head without lifting his head."No one talked about the purpose of their arrival," said Tirtadenta."I have other thoughts, Kakang," said Mayadenta, lifting his head."What are your thoughts?" asked Suryadenta, turning to look at his beautiful little sister."I remember Ki Karangseda's words," said Mayadenta in a low voice."You mean?" asked Bayudenta not understanding."Ki Karangseda said that the Karang Island Demon Woman was here. I'm sure you all know the relationship between that woman and Ki Jatirekso," said Mayadenta again."Don't make things worse, Maya!" snorted Tirtadenta."I didn't make matters worse. I just thought that Ki Karangseda's suspicions might have a point. It seemed impossible that they would come here without anyone being sought. You still remember, right? The day before they appeared, Ki Jatirekso held an engagement party. his son with the daughter of the Margasuko Village Chief. Well! What did he say at that time?"No one made the slightest sound. They only looked at the beautiful girl in red. Mayadenta smiled faintly meaningfully."I remember that Ki Jatirekso also told his future son-in-law that he wanted a grandson who could be expected to become a first-class warrior," said Tirtadenta, trying to sense his younger brother's intentions."That's not it, Brother Tirta," said Mayadenta. "Then which one?" Tirtadenta also cranky."Ki Jatirekso also mentioned a name andordered to look for it. Remember?"The three brothers nodded their heads. Of course they recalled the words that came out a few days ago."But Ki Jatirekso was drunk at that time," said Bayudenta."The effect of wine can make people forget themselves, Brother Bayu," said Tirtadenta, able to understand what his younger brother meant. Inwardly he praised Mayadenta's ingenuity."Do you remember the name Ki Jatirekso mentioned?" asked Suryadenta, who at that time did not really hear what Ki Jatirekso said."Rajawali Sakti," said Mayadenta firmly.His three older brothers muttered the name in unison. Everyone must have heard of him as a warrior who chooses sparring."Then what does this have to do with the situation here?" Suryadenta is still curious."That's what we need to know first. At that time, Ki Jatirekso did not explain it to Jaka Wulung. Because he left the place before he finished speaking," said Mayadenta, who was sitting at the same table with Jaka Wulung and his fiancé."Then, with the Coral Island Demon Girl?" continued Bayudenta not clear."You still remember, right? What happened before Ki Jatirekso was appointed village head here? That woman came secretly to meet Ki Jatirekso. I'm sure they have a secret that has something to do with the Sacred Eagle Warrior," Mayadenta explained."Hm..., I remember. That night they talked in the room, but only briefly. And the woman immediately came out and went somewhere," said Suryadenta somewhat muttering."Then we begin to have an idea!" Bayudenta exclaimed bright face."Yes, and we can start from Jaka Wulung!" continued Mayadenta excitedly"But I asked for information from Ki Jatirekso himself," said Suryadenta."I didn't expect, to have a beautiful sister with a smart brain!" Tirtadenta praised smiling sweetly at his sister."Who used to be... me, really!" said Mayadenta whilepatted his chest,And the four brothers burst out laughing. They didn't realize that someone was watching them. A pair of eyes that most of his face was covered by a large hood made of woven bamboo. Her body was slender and wrapped in a sky-blue dress, her puffed-out chest indicated that she was a woman.But he wasn't the only one watching over the four siblings, because an old man sitting in the farthest corner had also been watching them since earlier. Even though his head was lowered while contemplating his dish, the corners of his eyes never left the four brothers. Who exactly were the two people watching the four brothers in the diner?***The investigation carried out by the four brothers was not an easy job. It was too difficult for them to obtain information from Ki Jatirekso and Jaka Wulung. Meanwhile, Ki Karangseda himself did not know about Ki Jatirekso's relationship with the Rajawali Sakti Warrior. All he knew was the relationship between the village chief and the Coral Island Female Demon, that was all.Meanwhile, the situation in Kali Anget Village was getting hotterjust. Inhuman treatment began to befall the residents. Until some residents who could not stand it, started leaving the village. Meanwhile, the investigation conducted by Suryadenta and his younger siblings has yet to find a bright spot.Elsewhere, Ki Jatirekso was sitting in the backyard of his house which was beautifully arranged like a royal garden. Beside him was Jaka Wulung. They had been there long enough, but no one spoke."What exactly did Father call me here for?" asked Jaka Wulung who couldn't stand the silence, while looking at his father."Hhh..." Ki Jatirekso took a long, deep breath.Slowly his head turned, meeting his son's gaze. Jaka Wulung saw anxiety in those eyes. Indeed, ever since the arrival of the jungle martial arts figures to this village, Ki Jatirekso has turned gloomy. More are in the room."Do you still remember my words the other day, during your engagement party with Rara Anken?" Ki Jatirekso asked back."Yes, I still remember," said Jaka Wulung. "But dadI haven't explained in detail yet."Again Ki Jatirekso took a deep breath."Does it have anything to do with the arrival of martial arts figures here, Father?" asked Jaka Wulung."Yes," sighed Ki Jatirekso. "But it's too late. Just a momentagain this village will be destroyed and only memories."Then, what do you mean by telling me to look for the Demonic Roc Warrior?""It's useless now, Jaka Wulung. The Demon Woman of Karang Island is already here. There's no way we can handle it anymore," Ki Jatirekso's voice was very low.Jaka Wulung increasingly did not understand. His eyes were sharp, inquisitive. His mind was filled with all kinds of questions and conjectures. What exactly is going on in this village?"Dad can"Not to mention Jaka Wulung continued his words, suddenly...."Watch out!" shouted Ki Jatirekso while pushing his body son quickly.Ki Jatirekso immediately fell down and was shaking with Jaka Wulung's body. In a flash, Ki Jatirekso saw a beam of light heading towards his son. But the light was dodged and hit the edge of the wooden bench, where they were sitting earlier. Ki Jatirekso turned his head, it seemed that there was a silver pillar embedded in the back of the long bench. Slowly he got up while looking around, but no one was visible, except for himself and his child. Jaka Wulung also got up. his hand immediately groped for the hilt of the sword hanging from his waist. For a moment he glanced at the silver needle that stuck it."There is a letter, Father," whispered Jaka Wulung. "Hm.„," Ki Jatirekso just muttered. With a careful and alert attitude, the old man approached the bench. His hand reached out to take the silver ruyung. And with just one kick, he managed to pull it out. While observing his surroundings, Ki Jatirekso removed the ribbon that tied a palm leaf to the silver pillar.Suddenly, Ki Jatirekso's face changedread a line of sentences printed in red on a palm leaf. His molars chattered with anger. Jaka Wulung approached and read half muttering. "Show him where he is, and your village will be saved!"Jaka Wulung looked at his father with a frown.He read the sentence again. "What is the meaning of this, Father?" asked Jaka Wulung."He wants the Sacred Eagle Warrior," said Ki Jatirekso slowly and flatly, crumpling the letter."He...? Who is he?" Jaka Wulung insisted.Not to mention Ki Jatirekso answered, suddenly there was a sound of long giggling laughter. The voice echoed as if coming from all directions. They haven't lost their sense of shock, suddenly the sound just disappeared. Ki Jatirekso shifted his feet two steps to the side, away from Jaka Wulung."Call the guards, quick!" ordered Ki Jatirekso.Without being ordered twice, Jaka Wulung immediately ran. Meanwhile, Ki Jatirekso was groping under his clothes, and he saw a red machete sticking out from under his clothes. The old man's two eyes continued to scan the surroundings with a sharp gaze.Not long after, Jaka Wulung came back running fast. His breath hitched as he got near his father. For a moment Jaka Wulung regulated his breathing, so that he was calmer."Woe, Father. Woe...!" still panting Jaka Wulung said."What happened?" asked Ki Jatirekso a little loudlywith a frown."Damn! All the guards died "What?!"***
Ki Jatirekso growled loudly as he watched the corpses strewn across the yard. No less than twenty people lay in a pool of blood. There was only one wound on each corpse, but it was wide and deadly. Ki Jatirekso turned around and stepped into his house, followed by Suryadenta and his three younger siblings. While Jaka Wulung cleaned up the scattered corpses, with the help of several residents.Inside the house were waiting for Ki Karangseda, Ki Pungkur, Sanggabawung and Sangga Kelana. They looked at Ki Jatirekso who came with four brothers. Then they sat down at a large round table set on which white marble gleamed like glass."You'd better be honest, Ki Jatirekso. Do you want the entire population of this village to be wiped out, just because of your arrogance?" Ki Karangseda's voice was cold and trembling.Ki Jatirekso stared intently at the man who was the same age as him. A tense atmosphere enveloped the spacious room. The death of twenty guards made the Kali Anget Village elders furious. Especially seeing the village head who seemed to be keeping a secret, which caused all this tragedy."Actually, what's behind all this?" asked Ki Pungkur."Tell the truth, Ki. We are all on your side," Sanggabawung insisted."Unless the matter is very personal, I'm hands off," continued Ki Karangseda."Sorry, I want to rest first," said Ki Jatirekso as he got up."Ki...!" Ki Karangseda snapped angrily.Ki Jatirekso stared intently at Ki Karangseda, then stepped out of the room. They stared in astonishment at the attitude of the village chief. Surely something very heavy had happened to him. Something that has now asked for quite a lot of victims.Bang!Ki Karangseda banged the table hard. His eyes were fiery red. He looked at the faces that were also looking at him one by one."This situation, we can't let it continue! Are we going to stand idly by and watch the residents die one by one?" Ki Karangseda's voice was full of emotion."We can't do anything before knowing the real problem," said Suryadenta calmly."It's clear, all of this has something to do with Ki Jatirekso. What else do you need to know?" Ki Karangseda snapped."Lots!" suddenly a voice came from the door.All heads immediately turned. Jaka Wulung stepped towards them, his eyes fixed on Ki Karangseda who was leaning on the edge of the table. Jaka Wulung stopped and stood behind the four brothers. For a moment he watched the faces in front of him one by one."There is still much that needs to be known, but not because of my father," said Jaka Wulung, his voice flat."You know, why didn't you say so from the start?" Ki Karangseda's tone sounded cynical."Why don't you just say it, Ki?" replied Jaka Wulung no less fiercely.Ki Karangseda flinched. Instantly his face turned bright red. While his eyes were still sharp looking at Jaka Wulung. But Jaka Wulung replied no less sharply."You must know this weapon. In this village, only one has it!" Jaka Wulung threw a silver ruyung onto the table.All eyes stared at the silver ruyung, then turned todirection of Ki Karangseda. Even though his father never told him, Jaka Wulung could recognize whose weapon it was. He took it when his father threw it away along with a palm leaf with red letters on it. He also showed the palm leaves that had been crumpled by his father.Ki Karangseda's face became even redder when he saw the writing on the palm leaves. He took one step back. Meanwhile, those in the room stared intently at Ki Karangseda for an explanation."What are you throwing guns at us for?" asked Jaka Wulung coldly and flatly."The weapon was indeed mine, but I wasn't the one who threw it," argued Ki Karangseda angrily."Where have you been all afternoon?" asked JakeWulung is like judging."I'm with Ki Pungkur," said Ki Karangseda."That's right, since morning until now, he has been with me at Pak Rahim's tavern," Ki Pungkur confirmed. "Even Sanggabawung and Sanggakelana were also there."Jaka Wulung looked at the brothers whose names were mentioned. They nodded their heads in confirmation. Meanwhile, Ki Karangseda smiled faintly triumphantly at Jaka Wulung."It is better not to prolong this matter. There are still many serious problems that must be dealt with immediately," said Ki Pungkur."Hm..." Jaka Wulung muttered sarcastically."Excuse me first," said Ki Pungkur as he got up.Ki Karangseda also left the room, following in Ki Pungkur's footsteps who had already arrived at the door. Not long after the two old men left, Sanggabawung asked his younger brother to leave the room as well. For a moment he looked at Jaka Wulung, then tapped him on the shoulder. Then step outside. Now only Jaka Wulung, Suryadenta and his three younger siblings are left."When did you find this weapon?" asked Tirtadenta after a long silence."Earlier, before that, I found twenty guards dead," said Jaka Wulung as he sat beside Suryadenta."Means just now," Suryadenta muttered softly."Yes. The weapon was aimed at me," continued Jaka Wulung."Hm..., in this village, it's only Ki Karangsedahave a weapon like that, but right now there are a lot of martial arts figures here. And it's not impossible that some of them have weapons like this," Mayadenta somewhat muttered his opinion."The type of weapon can indeed be the same, but there must be its own characteristics to recognize who owns it," argued Bayudenta."Correct!" cried Suryadenta.The eldest of the four brothers took the silver ruyung lying on the table. He looked at it for a moment, then gave it to his three younger siblings."The carving of the jasmine flower indicates that this silver ruyung belongs to Ki Karangseda," said Suryadenta."Yes, the jasmine flower is a symbol of his might. I'm sure no one besides Ki Karangseda has a weapon carved with jasmine flowers," continued Mayadenta."Hm ..., then, what is the meaning of his actions?" muttered Bayudenta.For a moment they were all silent. Various thoughts and conjectures were going through their heads. Occasionally their eyes glanced back at the silver pillar and the palm leaves on the table. It is difficult to find the right reason, by linking Ki Karangseda's involvement in this problem.***Early in the morning, when the sun was just shining, it was seen that two people were walking towards Kali Anget Village. One was a young man wearing a white vest. On his back, there is a sword weapon whose hilt is in the shape of a bird's head. The other one was a beautiful young woman and wore a tight blue dress, making her body look slimmer.Judging by the clothes and weapons on them, they were the Sacred Eagle Warriors and the Death Fan. Rangga or the Rajawali Sakti Warrior invites Pandan Wangi to enter a shop that is already open. Not a single guest was seen in this tavern, except for the two of them. Rangga chose a place a bit to the corner, and near a large window that directly looked out.An old man approached with a bow. Rangga immediately ordered food and a pot of sweet wine. Then the old man who owned the tavern nodded and left the table. Not long after that he came back with his guest's order."What is the name of this village, sir?" Pandan Wangi asked. "Kali Anget Village," said the old man briefly."It looks very lively, is this village going to have a celebration?" asked Rangga who had been watching outside."I don't know, sir. Indeed, in a few days many people come here, even staying overnight. They rent your house to stay overnight, well... you and your family have to sleep in this tavern.""Hmm..." He frowned."Excuse me, you want to go back first," said the old man."Please, sir," said Pandan Wangi.They quickly ate quietly. Every now and then Rangga looked out through the large open window. You can see that in front of the shop there are already many people going back and forth with their respective activities. The Rajawali Sakti warrior frowned slightly, seeing the many people carrying weapons of various shapes and sizes. It was clear that in that village there were many people from the martial arts jungle."Is there anything that caught your attention, Brother?" Pandan askedA fragrance that also directed his eyes outside. "Yes," said Rangga with a sigh.Rangga's attention immediately turned, when four people entered the tavern. One of them was a beautiful young woman. Around her waist was wrapped in an ivory yellow shawl. While the other three, carrying swords at the waist. They immediately sat down not far from where Rangga and Pandan Wangi sat. The male owner of the tavern immediately approached with a respectful attitude."As usual, Pak Rahim," said one of the men, who turned out to be Suryadenta.Only for a moment Pak Rahim came back. Thencame back with a large tray full of food and drink. Mayadenta helps Pak Rahim prepare the food on the table."One moment, sir," prevented Suryadenta when Pak Rahim was about to turn back again."Sit here first," said Tirtadenta continued."What's wrong, Den?" asked Pak Rahim as he sat beside Bayudenta.

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