8 Goddess of Flower Sanggana
Miss Kekar 6: Visit of Prabu Dira
*Mystery of Death Swordsman (Mis Keker)*
For the first time, Prabu Dira Pratakarsa Diwana made an official trip using a horse carriage. He brought a not big army. The Empress whom she invited as a companion was the Empress of Green Eyes.
There are three Flower Guards who participate in the escort, namely Hantam Buta, Warok Genang and Lintang Salaksa. The three of them rode horses in front of the king's carriage. There were thirty foot soldiers on the front and twenty horsemen on the rear side. There was still an ordinary horse carriage carrying six ladies-in-waiting for the empress, walking behind the king's carriage.
In front were soldiers carrying a dark blue royal flag, featuring a headless bird wing and a golden-yellow body. That is the new national flag of the Kingdom of Sanggana Kecil. The wing is a symbol of the giant eagle of Gimba.
Joko Tenang is heading to the Kingdom of Baturaharja. Since the Kingdom was taken back by his heirs, namely Prabu Banggarin and Princess Wilasin, Joko Tenang has never made a visit. In honor of the king's best friend, Joko Calm chose to come formally.
However, before going directly to the Royal Capital of Baturaharja, Joko Tenang stopped by first at Padepokan Hati Putih because it has one business to Resi Tambak Boyo.
The arrival of the small Sanggana Kingdom group arrived at Padepokan, a little while after the departure of the Death Veil Girl and the other three to the residence of Rara Sutri.
Inevitably, Joko Calm and Kerling Sukma were shocked to hear the news of the death of Resi Tambak Boyo. Even more surprised because the news that Padepokan had just finished burying Ki Sombajolo and Gujara.
Joko Tenang had shed a tear because he felt very lost Gujara. He was very close to Gujara. Joko Calm and his wife were shown the tombs of Ki Sombajolo and Gujara who were in Padepokan neighborhood.
“Joko Step aside with Death Veil Girl and her sister, also Lanang Jagad, went to Rara Sutri's residence to hunt down the killer,” said Ranggasula.
“This killer is obviously too high, so that classmates Resi and Ki Sombajolo can be killed easily,” said Joko Calm.
“With ease?” ranggasula asked as if he disagreed. He could not believe that his teacher could be killed so easily.
“That's just my judgment, Master. The same wound on the same spot suggests the killer could have done his intention to give a similar message to the people living,” said Joko Calm.
“The speed of the fight at Padepokan gate does show that the killer does not take long,” said Ranggasula.
“Or it may be that the killer is not one person, but more,” said Kerling Sukma, giving a choice of other possibilities. “If one person, it will be quite difficult if in a short time it can kill four people, moreover two people are Ki Sombajolo and Uncle Gujara.”
“So, most likely the killer is a powerful old swordsman with a number of more than one person,” concluded Ranggasula.
“Is there any information about the purpose of this serial murder?” ask Joko Calmly.
“No,” replied Ranggasula.
“For a while we can only hope that Death Veil Girl and Joko Tingkir can find the killer, as we are on our way to Baturaharja Palace. I came here to ask Rishi for help to send one or two teachers. The people of Sanggana Kecil Kingdom need teachers to eradicate blind reading and writing,” said Joko Tenang.
“We will definitely consider and hopefully can soon send a number of teachers to Sanggana Kecil,” said Ranggasula.
“Thank you, Teacher,” said Joko Calmly.
After conveying the intention of his arrival to Padepokan Hati Putih, Joko Calm and the group immediately went to Jayamata, the capital of the Kingdom of Baturaharja. According to estimates, they will arrive just in the evening.
“If it is true that teacher Surya Kasyara becomes the next victim, it means not those who are outside,” said Joko Calm.
“Is it possible that Princess Aninda Serunai did it?” asked Kerling Sukma who she knew that her husband did not know the answer either.
“Not. If the Scepter of Gods is still on her, I believe that my sister is already a queen in the Demon Kingdom. If she was a queen, it would be impossible to go down directly doing such dirty work. For a while our strong assumption that this killer is a Demon Kingdom man, because the main enemy of the current white flow is them.”
“Is Kakang Prabu going to attack the Demon Palace?” ask Kerling Sukma.
“Iya. But the Poison Smoke Empress wanted to gather the First Generation Demon Army first. He did not want those loyal to him to be taken advantage of by Aninda Serunai. He wants to take his right to the throne and place Queen Sri's Mother as queen there,” said Joko Calm.
“Didn't Prabu Anjas's Father give a new kingdom to Queen Mother Sri?”
“Ratu Sri's mother will change her request if Ayahanda comes to visit,” replied Joko.
“That means the Queen Mother will ask the troops of the Sanggana Kingdom to attack the Demon Kingdom?” terka Kerling Sukma's.
“But of course. Empress Guard once said, Sanggana Kingdom has a rule that prohibits the Kingdom from engaging in disputes or cooperative relations with outsiders, in order to maintain the purity of civilization in the Forest of Gods.”
“If the Kingdom of Sanggana and the Kingdom of Demons fight, will Kakang Prabu involve the forces of the Kingdom of Sanggana Kecil?”
“With or not, I do have business with my sister, but not with the Demon Kingdom. However, if the Queen and Empress Sri wanted her rights, maybe I would help, but it could be done like the way Father when killing Prabu Raga Sata, so there was no need to sacrifice many lives among the soldiers. Pity the soldiers if they have to die just for following orders without understanding the problem,” said Joko Calm.
“Isn't that really the system in the world of power, Kakang Prabu?”
“True. However, if there is a shorter path without having to sacrifice many soldiers, that is what must be done,” said Joko Calm.
“How about Empress Geger Jagad's revenge on the God of Death?” asked Kerling Sukma to move the topic.
“It is not yet clear what it will be. By mastering the knowledge of the Eight Flower Goddesses, Consort Ara should be more confident to complete her revenge on Grandpa Buyut. However, he seems to be worried..”.
“Weigh why, Kakang Prabu?” asked Kerling Sukma quickly cut off her husband's words.
“The Empress Dewi Ara is grateful for her new life as an empress. He claimed to be tired of the hostility that did not end. His peace back with Empress Nara gave him many musings that affected his mind.”
“I think revenge is better to end. I think, even if the Empress Goddess Ara has mastered the knowledge of the Eight Flower Goddesses, but the mastery of the God of Death to science is much longer and certainly greater than beginners.”
“I also take such a view,” said Joko Calmly agreed.
“Gusti Prabu, we have entered Baturaharja Palace!” report Blind Hantam from outside the car room. (BH)