JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Anantawikrama The Handsome Swordsman of Silver Flute

The two shadowy figures hiding behind the broad-leaved trees immediately scattered directions as the embers kicked by Jaka Umbaran hit the tree where they were hiding. They soon disappeared into the darkness of the night.

Seeing that, Besur and Baratwaja were about to pursue them but Jaka Umbaran immediately stopped their intentions.

"Leave them alone, no need to care. Just don't bother us, just ignore it.

But if they dare to disturb us again, I release you to make them kapok", said Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince" said Besur and Baratwaja simultaneously.

The six of them again sat in front of the fireplace while enjoying the beauty of a bright night with the light of the moon approaching the full moon. The sound of the night bird is simple as if it is a song of comfort for everyone at Pakuwon Watugaluh Palace.

The two black shadow figures continued to move towards the southern boundary of Pakuwon Watugaluh City. In a simple building made of bamboo roofed woven palm leaves, the two black shadow figures stopped their steps.

"I don't think they're after us, Nimas" said a black shadow figure who was a well-built young man with a thin mustache adorning his face. A mole above his right lip made the man must have been much appreciated by the woman who met him.

He is Anantawikrama, a young swordsman who comes away from the Blambangan Kingdom. This young man had quite a big name in the martial world of Jawadwipa Land eastern region, especially the Blambangan Kingdom as a Handsome Swordsman of Silver Flute.

"It's weird, Ananta..

I understand very well the nature of the young man who attacked us earlier. Usually they will immediately hunt down anyone who dares to disturb the comfort of their lives. The escorts also cannot be underestimated even though their appearance is strange" said another black shadow figure who turns out to be Wara Andhira, wong Agung Gunung Raung's disciple who had been defeated by Jaka Umbaran.

After the death of the teacher at the hands of Jaka Umbaran in a majestic figure of bright blue skin, Wara Andhira released by Prabu Bameswara immediately returned to his original place. But instead of returning to Mount Raung where he studied before, Wara Andhira instead went to Padepokan Mount Kumitir where one of the younger brothers Maharesi Wiramabajra lived and built a silat college there.

To Resi Gempurbhumi, the younger brother of Maharesi Wiramabajra who has a very high martial ability, Wara Andhira reported the death of Maharesi Wiramabajra at the hands of Jaka Umbaran. Although nothing was added or reduced, but in fact it immediately burned the fire of anger in the heart of the leader of Mount Kumitir's Padepokan. The burly old man with a short black beard who had been growing gray was immediately furious and intended to avenge the death of his elder brother

"Maybe they're lazy to go out for the night, Andhira..

If that's what they want, we'll just intercept them tomorrow as they pass this place. Isn't this the way to Kotaraja Daha?", the heavy voice of an old man could be heard from inside the bamboo hut with the webbing of coconut leaves.

"True Uncle Master..

This is indeed a highway leading towards Kotaraja Daha", Wara Andhira replied immediately.

Shortly afterwards there was a sound of bamboo squealing which became a resting place inside this bamboo hut. After that, the door of this bamboo hut was seen opened from within.

Krriieeeeeettttthhh!!

A stocky body figure with a thick mustache and a short bushy beard came out from within this bamboo hut. The appearance of the old man was like an old hermit in a yellow saffron dress and hair on a loop over the head with a band made of gold decorated with small green gems. The old man came out while holding a jet-black wooden stick with the bottom end coated with iron while on the top handle that became the handle there was a carved dragon head whose mouth was wide open.

"Our respect is Guru", Anantawikrama said, saluting the old man. Wara Andhira bowed respectfully.

Mmmmmm...

"It's your job to just spy on that Prince Daha. The rest, I'll finish him off. So I ask that you not act rashly. Kakang Maharesi Wiramabajra alone was killed by his, of course his ability is not arbitrary" said Resi Gempurbhumi immediately.

"We understand", said Anantawikrama and Wara Andhira simultaneously. After hearing that, Resi Gembatbhumi immediately turned around and stepped towards the bamboo hut again. Before stepping inside, he turned his head towards Anantawikrama and Wara Andhira.

"Rest, use the best time possible to recover your energy. Tomorrow morning we will fight all out against this Prince of Daha", after saying so Resi Gempurbhumi immediately entered and locked the entrance of this bamboo hut from the inside.

Wara Andhira and Anantawikrama immediately stepped towards the side of the bamboo hut under this shade tree. The rest of the fireplace they made earlier this afternoon, still left warm ash and a little embers. Anantawikrama immediately put the dried grass on the small coals and blew it. Slowly the fire began to appear in the fireplace. Anantawikrama also immediately added dry wood until the fire became large and enough to drive out the cold night on the southern border of Pakuwon Watugaluh City.

"Nimas Andhira, how strong is the opponent that we will face?", asked Anantawikrama while throwing pieces of dry wood into the fireplace. Wara Andhira who was busy arranging her bed in the form of woven coconut leaves and some banana leaves, remained busy with her work while answering the speech of this Handsome Swordsman of Silver Flute.

"If that's the case, Ananta doesn't need to ask.

My master's science alone cannot defeat him. What is clear is that he is indeed a powerful mandraguna", said Wara Andhira who sounded praising the greatness of the science of kanuragan owned by Jaka Umbaran. This instantly made the heart of Anantawikrama who had long wanted to approach the beautiful woman from Mount Raung was inflamed instantly.

"I can't believe your words, Nimas. I feel like you're praising her too much. It is possible, Maharesi Wiramabajra was caught off guard against him until he could be defeated by the young prince", Anantawikrama denied immediately.

"If Kakang Ananta does not believe yes please just try it yourself. But if the leg is injured and even killed by him, yes do not blame me" said Wara Andhira indifferently.

"If Kakang Ananta can defeat him, I will marry Kakang as a thank you for avenging the death of my teacher", Wara Andhira from speaking while laying her body on her resting place.

Hearing that answer, a wide smile was engraved on Anantawikrama's face. A thought also flashed on the head of the young swordsman from Mount Kumitir's Padepokan.

The night continues to roll through the passage of time. By morning, the fog covered the entire area of Pakuwon Watugaluh City. In fact, after the crowing roosters sound unpretentious from various parts of Pakuwon Watugaluh City, the thick fog still does not want to move from around the region. The Surya only appeared after a piece rose in the eastern sky.

That morning, the entourage of Jaka Umbaran intend to continue their journey home to Kotaraja Daha. Although not even a week from his wedding day, Gendol say goodbye to his wife Rara Arumsari daughter Akuwu Mpu Setyaki.

"I will bring Yayi Arumsari to Daha after Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya gives me a place to stay, Kanjeng Romo Akuwu.

Therefore, for a while, I left Yayi Arumsari here first" said Gendol while staring into the face of Akuwu Mpu Setyaki.

"Yes yes, it's okay Nakmas Demung..

Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya will definitely fulfill his speech. Often look at your wife when passing through this place" said Akuwu Mpu Setyaki with a thin smile.

"I understand Kanjeng Romo Akuwu..

Yayi Arumsari, Kakang left for duty first huh? Keep your heart to one's brother", Gendol looked towards Rara Arumsari who had just married her.

"Demung's back is calm..

Immediately build a beautiful castle for our residence later in Kadiri. I will be faithful waiting for your arrival Kakang" said Rara Arumsari with a meaningful smile.

Gendol quickly nodded while smiling knots. Slowly he let go of Rara Arumsari's hand and headed towards Jaka Umbaran's waiting party. Slowly the party left the Pakuwon Watugaluh Palace. Rara Arumsari continued to look towards the departure of her husband until they disappeared in the crowd of the highway.

Jaka Umbaran's entourage continued to run his horse slowly towards the south. Along the way of this city, all the residents pulled over while squatting saluting them.

After passing the last house which was about 200 fathoms from the border of Pakuwon Watugaluh City, a handsome young man dressed in yellow and white blocked the movement of Jaka Umbaran and friends. His bamboo caping covered part of his face until it was not clearly visible to the entourage of Jaka Umbaran.

"Hey Kisanak, move aside!!

We want to pass. Don't stand in the middle of the road" said Besur a little loudly.

"If I don't want to step aside, what do you want?!", the handsome bamboo-clothed young man replied quickly.

"Bad!

Looks like you're looking for something with us, huh? Quickly move aside, if you remain stubborn, do not blame us for acting decisively" said Besur who began to be upset with the actions of the person.

"Just try to throw me out if you can. Your lord is not necessarily able to do it", challenge the handsome young man with a bamboo cap that is none other than Anantawikrama while pointing towards Jaka Umbaran.

"You..."

"That's enough talking, Sur..

I'm the one who's advancing. All spending unused energy last night", Gendol cut Besur's speech before jumping towards Anantawikrama while swinging the mace in his right hand towards this handsome bamboo-clad young man.

Whhhuuuugggghhhh!!!

Anantawikrama immediately jumped back to avoid the thump of Gendol's mace until the man who had just become a husband just hit the ground where he was standing.

Bhhuuuuummmmmmmmm!!

The sound of a loud explosion was heard when Gendol's mace hit the ground of the highway heading towards Kotaraja Daha's direction. Anantawikrama immediately raised his hand towards Gendol while pointing towards Jaka Umbaran who was still calm on his horse, riding,

"Wait a minute, don't be impetuous. I'm not here to fight you, I'm not,

But against him..!!"