JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
The Same Smell of Sweat

"Weh, do not-don't because the gift is Ndoro Pendekar? I also heard that the winner of the competition will be made as a daughter-in-law by Duke Wangsakerta.

What about Goddess Rengganis? Want in duakan love is Ndoro?", cerocos Gendol while chuckling little. Jaka Umbaran immediately swerved in his direction.

"Only..

My love for the Rengganis can never be lost even if there is a new person in my life" replied Jaka Umbaran a little ketus.

"And not just Rengganis, Ndol..

But Ndoro Umbaran has also managed to captivate the granddaughter of Prabu Langlangbumi from Galuh Pakuan Kingdom. The beautiful princess has promised to wait for the arrival of Ndoro Umbaran", said Resi Simharaja soon.

"Ckckl..

Apparently there is a talent to be a beautiful female conqueror, my master. Salute to Ndoro Pendekar, special.".", when Gendol was about to continue his babble, suddenly..

Takkkkkkkkk...

"Okayung, why did Ndoro Swordsman pinch my head. Ndoro.", said Gendol while stroking his bumpy head after Jaka Umbaran pinned him down hard.

"That's what happens when you talk a lot..

Let's leave. If you are slow, I will stay", Jaka Umbaran immediately approached the owner of the food stall hiding behind the trees. He gave 10 pieces of silver in exchange for the damage to the furniture of the restaurant that was destroyed by the fight and the cost of eating for his and his two followers. At first the owner of the food stall refused because of fear, but Jaka Umbaran insisted that he did not want to owe anyone. Finally the owner of the food stall received and thanked repeatedly for the kindness of the young swordsman.

After the food stall business was settled, Jaka Umbaran immediately jumped on his horse followed by Gendol and Resi Simharaja. The three of them immediately drove their horses towards the North, precisely in the direction of Pakuwon Sukowati who entered the territory of the Duchy of Lewa.

As the territory of the Duchy of Lewa flanked by two large mountains namely Mount Wilis to the east and Mount Lawu to the west, Pakuwon Sukowati becomes a fertile area rich in produce such as grains and palawija. This region is one of the most prosperous among the Duchy of Lewa. Moreover, Pakuwon Sukowati is known as a place for beautiful women. Even the Duchess of Wangsakerta was from Pakuwon Sukowati. When compared to the women in other regions, the women of this region always excel.

Only unfortunately, their beauty is often abused by pimps who manage various prostitutes around the Duchy of Lewa City. They often come to Pakuwon Sukowati to deceive young women with the lure of luxury living and a lot of money to be invited to the city. Often this happens, making the residents of Pakuwon Sukowati begin to reject everyone who invites them to work in the city. As a result, the tourist attractions of lust in the Duchy of Lewa lost many of its workers. Therefore, they then cooperated with a group of robbers who named themselves as the Black Crow Horde.

Under the leadership of the Thousand Arm Black Crow, this group of rioters carried out the abduction of young women in the Sukowati area to be sold to pimps in the city. They also benefit greatly from this heinous act.

Akuwu Sukowati, Mpu Winarka, had actually tried hard to protect the entire population of Pakuwon Sukowati in various ways but the strength of his soldiers was unable to fight the ferocity of the members of the Black Crow Horde. Even with the help of the soldiers of the Duchy of Lewa, it was not able to dispel the savage deeds of the followers of the Thousand Arm Black Crow.

In the pisowanan village of Pakuwon Sukowati, there have been gathered a number of people who want to participate in the Black Crow Cluster campaign based at the foot of Mount Wilis to the west precisely on Mruwak Alas. They consist of martial world warriors from various universities and warriors without colleges. Some are very young, some are middle-aged, some are even old. Not only the men, even the female warriors were also many who participated. Everything is tempted by the magnitude of the promised big prize.

"Heh long ago this Akuwu Sukowati came out. We've been waiting here long enough, but there's no sign he'll be out soon.

He has absolutely no respect for us", said a middle-aged white swordsman with a burly body with a large hammer carrying a weapon whose back is taper like an ax. He is the Pendekar Alugara who quite has a big name from the Duchy of Wengker.

"Yes your word, Pendekar Alugara..

It seems that Akuwu Sukowati is deliberately stalling for time to leave for Mruwak Alas. Look, the sun has been tilted to the west. Soon afternoon comes" said a beautiful female swordsman who was about 3 decades old in skimpy clothes with black kemben and shorts above the knee. The black twins were like they could not cover their huge breasts. If there is no green scarf that is long enough, surely he will look like he is fishing lust from every opposite sex. She is the Goddess of Poisonous Flower, a beautiful swordsman of gray faction who likes to indulge his body to deceive the opponent faced. Let alone to satisfy the desire, each opponent will mostly die if exposed to the touch of death.

"Ah that's for sure, Toxic Flower..

I'm sure Akuwu Sukowati wants us to fail in our attempt to take part in the Black Crow Horde. Huh, know this, I went first to Alas Mruwak to behead the Black Crow Arm of a Thousand", said a bald old man with a short beard dressed in all gray. He is the Grey Demit, a black warrior from the Wulyu River Valley who is in the border region of the northern Duchy of Lewa. This rough-mouthed old man was notoriously cruel and did not hesitate to act mercilessly if he felt offended.

"Don't be arrogant, old man!

Do you think you are capable of facing the Black Crow Arm of a Thousand ha? Senopati Lewa alone is helpless against her, especially if you're the only one who smells the ground!"

The loud voice immediately made everyone who wanted to participate in the competition turn to the source of the sound. A stocky middle-aged man with a thick moustache and luxurious clothes like a noble emerged from the building behind the pisowanan pendopo Pakuwon Sukowati. Everyone instantly knew that he was Akuwu Mpu Winarka, one of the warriors who had a big name in the martial world but now he chose to become a state official after marrying the daughter of Akuwu Sukowati before. The Grey Demit instantly fell silent at that remark. Although he was upset by the scathing talk of Akuwu Mpu Winarka, but in his heart he justified it.

"Listen to me carefully everything..

Who wants to die silly soon, please leave right now. I will not hinder your intentions, but if you want to have a chance to win the prize of the competition, then you should follow my advice" said Mpu Winarka while staring around the pisowanan. Everyone immediately whispered to each other to convey their hearts.

"Alright Akuwu Sukowati, we follow your advice but not for long. Because I am worried if we will go first with other groups" said the Pendekar Alugara immediately.

"As long as our number is close to 200, I make sure we all leave as soon as possible to Alas Mruwak. If tomorrow morning the number of people is enough, tomorrow morning we leave. I make sure of that", said Mpu Winarka firmly.

After that, the meeting was immediately disbanded. The warriors were immediately looking for a place to spend the night around Pakuwon Sukowati City because the sun was leaning more and more towards the west.

From the south of Jaka Umbaran and Resi Simharaja and Gendol can be seen entering the boundary of Pakuwon Sukowati City. Arriving at the entrance of the city, Gendol was seen frowning.

"Why are you Ndol?", asked Jaka Umbaran who was running his horse slowly as he entered the city.

"The city looks crowded, not like before. What's the matter?", Gendol scratched his head.

"Who knows? Just ask the people of Ndol, maybe they know", said Resi Simharaja who lined his horse beside Jaka Umbaran.

"Weh, tumben once you're smart old tiger.. Wait a minute, yes.", Gendol immediately pulled the reins of his horse until the mount was immediately stopped instantly. After that, no matter what the grumbling of Resi Simharaja, he jumped down from his horse and approached a middle-aged man who was carrying a pikulan filled with cassava.

Shortly afterwards Gendol returned beside Jaka Umbaran and explained what was going on in Pakuwon Sukowati City.

"So Akuwu Sukowati gathers martial world warriors who are interested in following the competition in order to be able to match the strength of the Black Crow Horde?

Mmmmmm...

He was smart enough to make plans. Against hundreds of people using hundreds of people is also a wise action" said Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"Are we joining them Ndoro Pendekar?

The more people who participate in the fight, then our task will be lighter" said Gendol while looking at the employer.

"That can be too. Our goal is just the head of the Thousand Arm Black Crow. If it's the prize, it's the umpteenth time.

So how do we join this Akuwu Sukowati?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"Said the man earlier, we just go straight to Pakuwon Palace. There will be people who will take notes.

If you can advice, we should hurry there. Soon the night will be here soon. The sky is already turning red" said Gendol immediately. Jaka Umbaran nodded in understanding and the three headed straight to Pakuwon Sukowati Palace. In addition to them, apparently the group of disciples of the Asam Hill Padepokan led by the Silvered Wolf Swordsman and the Twin Swordsman and several other warriors joined.

However, it was not they who attracted the attention of Jaka Umbaran. Rather a pair of warriors wearing black-covered bamboo capings. It seemed like they were a pair of male and female warriors. This is seen from their makeup that still shows the difference even though wearing clothes that are color.

"Did Ndoro Umbaran also feel the strangeness of the two people with bamboo?", whispered Resi Simharaja lirih.

"Yes, I also felt his Resi Simharaja. My inner eye was unable to penetrate the supernatural veil that covered the face behind the black curtain. If noticed really, they often looked towards me.

I was really curious as to who the two of them were ", Jaka Umbaran replied wryly anyway.

Hearing that, Resi Simharaja let out a long sigh before whispering to Jaka Umbaran again,

"That's not the only thing that makes me feel weird about the two people who are dressed in bamboo, Ndoro Umbaran. But I have kissed..

The same smell of sweat as Ndoro.."