
*Fighting of Fog Swamp (Pete Rabut)*
Commander Jaru Berawak ordered his troops to rest on the outskirts of the bamboo forest. The tent installed is only one, namely Commander Jaru Berawak tent.
During the break, Jaru Berawak called all the leaders of the duchy forces to gather inside the tent. Other than the commander, there were six heads of troops gathered, five of whom were dukes.
The five dukes were: Duke Lalang Lengir the leader of the army of the Duchy of Scarek, Duke Garongjaga the leader of the Duchy of Rangkas Kelud, Duke of Butak Soot the leader of the forces of the Duchy of Duno, Duke Kendrang the leader of the Duchy of Bentangan, Duchy, duke Panji Gumo the leader of the Duchy of Bukit Aren. While another was the Bariat Commander who led the troops of Pagamuyung Duchy in place of Duke Girik Songko.
“Dipati Lalang Lengir, you who have reached the Fog Swamp. Tell us about the terrain there!” jaru Berawak.
“With a force like this, I doubt that we will be able to win, Commander,” said Lalang Lengir.
“What is the power of the kingdom's number one hunt so quickly you conclude?” tanya Jaru Berawak with a high enough tone. It seemed like the words of Duke Lalang Lengir so quickly ignited his emotions.
“What I faced was very few, not ten people, but the battlefield created by them could render all of our troops helpless, he said,” answered Adipati Lalang Lengir without feeling depressed by the high tone of Jaru Berawak.
“What kind of battlefield do you mean, Duke?” jaru Berawak asked again, this time his tone was weaker.
“Most likely a war will occur in the Lost Valley, the valley before heading towards the Fog Swamp. In that valley we will be blocked by fog. If we force our way into the Fog Swamp, our troops can be massacred,” said Duke Lalang Lengir.
“Why haven't you dropped the mental squad, Lalang Lengir?” duke Garongjaga asked, a big fat man. He is the greatest man among them.
“I just relayed the worst possibility we will face there,” Lalang Lengir flash.
“Dipati Girik Songko mercenary named Kepeng Pemander said, the swamp terrain in the Fog Swamp is a land of very cold ice,” Bariat Commander.
“Does Kepeng Travelers also encounter fog?” duke Lalang Lengir.
“He didn't say. But he got to the edge of the swamp where the water is covered with icy soil,” Bariat replied.
“I only reached the Lost Valley,” said Duke Lalang Lengir lying.
“I think that Ki Ramu Bile has turned its defense field from ice into fog,” said Adipati Butak Jelaga, a fat but rather short man.
“In my opinion, if the number of opponents is only less than ten, even though they are powerful, but how quickly they can slaughter our troops that are so many,” said Duke Kendrang. A duke of high stature was gallant despite the age of half a century. “I think the warriors we have enough to overcome the magic of the warriors of the Fog Swamp.”
“If so, later let our warriors advance first to damage the strategy of the people of Fog Swamp,” said Jaru Berawak.
“Good, Commander!” say they obey.
“You come back to rest!” jaru Berawak's Order.
The leaders of the duchy's forces then dispersed.
“Panji Gumo, Garongjaga, I invite you to drink wedang in my train,” said Adipati Lalang Lengir.
“Oh good, hahaha!” replied Duke Panji Gumo, a thin man with a thick mustache. He was delighted to be invited specially by a beautiful duke like Lalang Lengir.
“Who can refuse the invitation of the prettiest duke in the Kingdom of Jintamani?” duke Garongjaga.
“You too, Kendrang. Join me for a drink wedang!” duke Lalang Lengir said to Duke Kendrang.
“Thank you, Lalang. Come!” suhut Adipati Kendrang smiling.
So the three male dukes went to follow Duke Lalang Lengir. For them, it was very difficult to resist the charm of that beautifully defiant busty woman. But clearly, they can still only look within the boundaries of politeness as fellow heads of a duchy.
Finally they arrived at the position of the chariot of Duke Lalang Lengir and his troops were few in number. It turned out that the place for their talk was already set by Remuk Desire, the gallant bodyguard of Duke Lalang Lengir.
“Remound Heirloom, condition so that no one eavesdropped and suspected!” duke Lalang Lengir's orders to his other personal guards.
Removing Desire has made the seat of several pieces of tree trees encircling a large stone flat on it. The stone seemed to have been deliberately flattened using something, whether it was with tools or with devotion. On the stone table there were bamboo cups and clay teapots from the hole of his mouth out thin smoke.
The four of them sat on wooden chairs. While Remuk Desire stood not far behind Duke Lalang Lengir.
The beautiful mature-aged woman then poured the still hot wedang into the prepared glasses. The three eyes of the man over forty-five years old were focused on looking at the beauty of Duke Lalang Lengir. They also won a lot because they could look with satisfaction popping white chest of Duke Lalang Lengir.
“Please, Dukes!” duke Lalang Lengir said without looking at the faces of his three associate officials.
“Oh yes!” said Adipati Garongjaga, quickly realized from his behavior, so as not to be caught by Duke Lalang Lengir.
“Thank you, Lalang,” said Duke Kendrang as he hurriedly reached out his hand reaching for the glass. Equally, so as not to be caught looking at the hillside in the body of Duke Lalang Lengir.
“Hahaha!” Duke Panji Gumo just laughed.
“It looks like you have a special intention of inviting us, Lalang?” garongjaga.
“Iya. Before I explain, I want to ask you. Are you rebelling against Gusti Prabu Marapata?”
Surprised the three male dukes heard Duke Lalang Lengir's question.
“What are you asking that, Lalang? Where could we do that?” hardik Adipati Panji Gumo. His feeling of pleasure instantly turned uncomfortable.
“You don't ruin this happy mood, Lalang!” duke Garongjaga.
“True. Your question could harm us!” duke Kendrang said. He even put the glass back in his hand. Taste disappeared.
“I tell you the truth. Without you noticing, you have been involved in a rebellion. The number one fugitive we will attack in the Fog Swamp is Gusti Ratu Colour Mekararum!” duke Lalang Lengir said seriously, but half whispered.
“What?!” said the three male dukes were surprised instead of playing. Duke Garongjaga to stand up from his seat.
“Sit quietly, Garongjaga. Do not attract attention,” said Duke Lalang Lengir.
“The Queen of Colour Mekararum has died. We all know that,” said Duke Kendrang.
“True,” sahut Adipati Panji Gumo pula.
“Not yet. Gusti Queen is not dead. Before I went to the Fog Swamp not to attack. I lie. I came there to confirm the truth that Gusti Queen is still alive. Turns out right, Gusti Queen is still alive. And I joined this army to warn you,” explained Duke Lalang Lengir.
Changed uneasily the three dukes of the man. They look at each other.
“Be calm, don't arouse suspicion!” dukip Lalang Lengir said, reminding me again.
“What are your words to believe, Lalang?” ask Panji Gumo.
“I have sacrificed my chest you see as much as possible to convince you,” said Duke Lalang Lengir.
The words made the three male dukes gasp, which meant that Duke Lalang Lengir knew that his body charm was enjoyed by them. They can only swallow dry saliva, because no one has yet drank the wedang.
“I am conveying this because I was assigned directly by Gusti Ratu. If you continue this rebellion, you will all die, because there is a master swordsman who will directly target the lives of the leaders of the army,” said Duke Lalang Lengir.
“Then who is the mastermind of this rebellion?” ask Duke Garongjaga.
“Senopati Gending Suro,” Adipati Lalang Lengir replied.
“Then what should we do to get out of this rebellion?” duke Panji Gumo.
Duke Lalang Lengir then briefly explained his plan. (BH)