Blind Devil
105: Raden Kusumo

Aria walks with Anjani, while Buto Ijo follows behind, with Suketi.

“If you want to kiss, you have to change first, let us balance,” said Buto Ijo.

“I am not like other demons that can change at will, the knowledge I have is not yet high,” Suketi replied.

“What if it's like this? Suketi asked with a sullen look on her face.

“You don't see, I'm always laughed at by them? Buto Ijo kissed with the ape,” Buto Ijo said in an annoyed tone.

“If you can change like Anjani, I want to be kissed as much as possible,” continued Buto Ijo.

“If in human form, I am ashamed kakang Buto,” reply Suketi.

“While! If in the form of apes, very fierce to play bite, but the form of human shame,” Inner Buto Ijo.

The two keep walking while talking.

It did not feel finally the group reached the village of Ranu pani.

Raden Kusumo, a former Tumenggung in the era of Prabu Airlangga, who received the title of nobility from the Prabu, for his services.

Men who are over 80 years old, but still look dashing, have been waiting for the arrival of the Jayaprana rishi and his two twin grandchildren.

“Welcome..welcome to Jayaprana,” said Raden Kusumo while saluting.

“I did not expect at all, could meet with Raden Kusumo in Ranu pani,”, said Resi Jayaprana while saluting.

“Olders like me, if there is a crowd always curious,” reply Raden Kusumo while laughing.

“We are also the same as Raden, want to see the crowd,” said Resi Jayaprana.

“Grandfather...grandfather doesn't miss me! Anjani cried while pouting.

Ha Ha Ha Ha

“Pampered grandfather's grandson, how can grandfather not miss your mischief,” Raden Kusumo said with a laugh.

“Raden, introduce! This is the chairman of Bayusena as well as his three students, the chairman of the Bayugeni temple invited to attend a meeting at Mount Bromo.”

Bayusena and his three students saluted Raden Kusumo.

Raden Kusumo smiled with a nod of his head.

“While this is, young master Aria Pilong and his bodyguard, Jo,” said Resi Jayaprana.

Raden Kusumo frowned seeing Aria and Buto Ijo wearing caping.

“No manners! Meet me but they don't open the caping, Raden Kusumo's inner”.

Raden Kusumo a successful trader, because while serving in the era of Prabu Airlangga Raden Kusumo many acquaintances, so with old figures in the kingdom of Panjalu or Kahuripan many acquaintances.

Raden Kusumo with Hadijoyo the son was always helped by his friends, so that his trading efforts grew and developed, so that his wealth was increasingly piled up.

“Grandpa! A small house on the riverbank, for Aria's legs stay, yes kek.” Anjani.

“That's for where your teacher is calming down! Raden Kusumo said, staring at his favorite grandson.

“It's okay Raden! I can use another room,” resi Jayaprana said.

Raden Kusumo's house of rest in Ranu pani village is like a small village, many small houses around the large house that is the center and many rooms for guests who come, as well, a small village surrounded by a high fence, making guests comfortable and not disturbed.

“The longer the world gets weirder,” said Raden Kusumo after they finished eating.

“Whatever how Raden? Ask Jayaprana Resi.

“Tadi before you came, Ranu pani village was excited, a messenger offered all the houses and land that he wanted to sell in Ranu pani village.

“My resting place just wanted him to buy, if I want to sell,” Raden Kusumo sometimes want to laugh sometimes also his heart was upset to people who claimed his name Selamet.

“What is he named Selamet? Ask Jayaprana Resi.

Raden Kusumo was surprised to hear the words of the rishi.

“Resi knows that guy? Ask Raden Kusumo.

“We met him yesterday, he was indeed about to buy the village of Ranu pani for a place of rest, the head of the district of Jagad Buwana,” Jayaprana replied.

“So the Selamet messenger from the Buwana universe? It's worth it he's arrogant once,” Raden Kusumo replied.

“Does Raden know Jagad Buwana? Because we just heard the name,” said Jayaprana Resi was curious.

Almost 3 Purnama, many strange events in the land of Java, according to the narration of the traders who work with me, My men scattered in the cities so that the slightest news, I must know.

“One of them is the appearance of the Buwana universe that comes from Mount Lawu, but for a while, they lived in Mount Kelud together with the Kemala family.

“According to the news I heard, Many great figures race to become members of the Buwana universe.

“But Jagad Buwana does not want to take it for granted, they choose strictly, people who enter become members.

“Their treasures abound and are like never ending.

“New store but already has dozens of branches, try you think, surprising right? Raden Kusumo said to the Jayaprana Resi

“What does Raden know about the chairman of Jagad Buwana? Ask Jayaprana Resi

“I know some of his managers, but if the chairman of Jagad Buwana, until now still a mystery, many rumors circulating the chairman of the board of Jagad Buwana is the king of stealth,” replied Raden Kusumo.

Phoe!

“Sok knows! The Buto Ijo.

“What did you say? Raden Kusumo asked when he heard the words of Buto Ijo.

“You deaf? Tanya Buto Ijo's.

“Bigger! Basic man has no manners, how dare you say that to me? Reply Raden Kusumo after hearing the words of Buto Ijo.

“What are you really? Tanya Buto Ijo while standing up.

“Master Jo! This is my grandfather will master Jo have no intentions? Ask Anjani.

Phoe!

Rama then follows Buto Ijo, fearing that the giant is rampaging in his grandfather's resting place.

Now in the room there are only Jayaprana rishis, Anjani and Raden Kusumo.

“Who is that guy? If you talk do not see the person you are talking to.”

“I'm sorry he is, Raden, his sidekick is like that, but his heart is good, his words like that are only in the mouth.” Aria.

“Please tell him! If he still behaves like that, later he can be harmed,” Raden Kusumo said.

“It is better Raden who does not behave like that, if he does not want to be hurt,” reply Aria with a cold tone.

“You threatened me, young man? Raden Kusumo asked with a tone in the cold, while looking intently at Aria.

“Teacher! Anjani cried while holding the teacher's arm to see the tone of Aria and her grandfather's speech began to heat up.

“Why does this atmosphere of friendship become stiff? Jayaprana asked as she looked at Raden Kusumo and Aria.

“Sorry sire! I don't like to be underestimated, the young should respect the old, but seeing his imperceptible state, I forgive,”

“But you remember one thing! Don't ever think that I'm a trader, so be afraid of the warriors.”

Aria smiled coldly hearing Raden Kusumo's words.

Anjani's face was pale, while Jayaprana's rishis shook his head.

“Dear lord! I'm blind, but just so you know one thing, let me blind everyone here I can kill easily.”

Ha Ha Ha Ha

“Your mouth is so great young man! Is it true what you say or is it just a joke? Raden Kusumo said, his eyes glaring at Aria Pilong.

Aria stood up to hear Raden Kusumo.

But his hand was instantly smothered tightly by Anjani.

“Rear Aria! Don't sis….Anjani please do not,” said Anjani while crying.

Hm!

“Resi! I'm with my brother to stay at the inn, after chief Bayusena goes to Bromo, then I'll join.

The Jayaprana Rishis took a breath, then said.

“Good young master! Let Rama help you find lodging in Ranu pani.”

“No need! We could search for ourselves,” after saying, Aria instantly let go of Anjani's hand, then stepped away.

Aria still looked at Anjani and Rama, because both were very good, so did not want to act to Raden Kusumo.

The Jayaprana Rishis took a deep breath after Aria came out, followed by Anjani.

Now he is alone with Raden Kusumo.

“Brupt my plan! Seru Resi Jayaprana while looking at his best friend.

“What do you mean? Ask Kusumo.

“You know! Your granddaughter has grown up, and become a girl.

“Now your grandson is in love with young lord Aria, but you ruined everything,” Resi Jayaprana said.

“What did you say? Raden Kusumo asked with a thunderous voice.

“My beautiful grandson is an angel, in love with a blind youth.

“Can't!? A loud shout sounded from Raden Kusumo's mouth, Raden Kusumo's skin color slowly turned red withstanding the explosive rage.

Dozens of princes from Panjalu and Kahuripan have been queuing to get my blessing in order to ask Anjani.

“But you said my granddaughter likes blind people? Can't,” said Raden Kusumo.

“Now you can't! Reply Jayaprana Resi.

“I have been friends with you for a long time, this time listen to my advice, do not disturb the young man if you do not want to woe.”

“For the young man not to approach my grandson, I will not bother him,” Kusumo replied.

“I said for your own good.

Raden Kusumo silently heard the words of his friend, but he had other thoughts, with any money he could buy, even lives.

“If the blind man does not approach my grandson, I will shut up, but if he plays crazy! I'll hire a hit man no matter what the cost, to kill the blind man.”

***

At the foot of Mount Kelud, riding troupe Move neatly down the road.

Banners of greatness in the arak by horsemen.

Padepokan Jagad Buwana immediately moved after receiving news from the envoy, that a place to stay to attend the meeting, was available.

Wangsa, Singabarong and nyai Kidung Kencana decided to lift towards Bromo.

When the Horsemen rode in accompaniment with Singabarong, the two spoke.

“What Selamet has given word, where is the place for the plots of the Buwana universe to settle? Ask Wangsa.

“Already Resi! Selamet says we just go there, all have been prepared by Selamet,” replied Singabarong.

“Where do we settle? The House asked back.

Singabarong then replied.

“Ranu village pani”