MARANTI (FOOD OF THE DEAD)
EPISODE 65: PROTECTORS

The old grandmother approached Mr. Ade who was sitting on the bed. Jatmiko gave her mother space to confront her friend.

“Now you close your eyes and calm your mind first! We will start the ritual,” said the old grandmother to Mr. Ade.

“Good, Mom,” replied Mr. Ade while closing his eyes.

The old grandmother took out a round container from inside her bag. Then he took out a handful of flowers of various types from his bag and placed them on a container placed on the mattress right in front of Mr. Ade.

Then the old granny closed her eyes and cast a spell and was followed by Jatmiko. The mantra recited was in ancient Javanese which was difficult for anyone to understand except the old grandmother and Jatmiko. Mr. Ade himself did not understand the meaning of the mantra, but he was also asked by Jatmiko to follow the mantra recited by the two of them.

Miraculously. While they were reciting the mantra, suddenly the flowers on the container let out smoke and smoke flowed towards Mr. Ade's nose. Mr. Ade felt unable to bear the fragrance that went into his nose. But the old grandmother then said.

“You inhale all the fragrance of this seven-figure flower, Son Ade! Inhale all!” said the old grandmother with a slightly raised tone of voice.

“Uhuk! Uhuk!” Mr. Ade coughed because his nose inhaled that extreme fragrance, but he kept trying to inhale the smoke all the while coughing. Eventually, the flower did not emit any more smoke. And strangely enough, the originally fresh flower had now become ashes.

“Now open your eyes, Son Ade!” the old grandmother's orders to Mr. Ade.

Ade slowly opened his eyes. The man was surprised when he saw that the freshly fit flower had become ashes.

“Not to be surprised, Nak Ade. Now you've been successfully protected by my spell. The spirit of the woman will not be able to see or touch your body. Surely you do not have to worry anymore to be disturbed by the ghost,” said the old grandmother while chuckling.

“Be really that, Mom? Then, what about my son and wife?” ask Mr. Ade to the old grandmother.

The old grandmother closed her eyes for a moment.

“That woman will not be able to kill your wife and child. Because he has no energy to do it. He just wants to kill you,” replied the old grandmother.

“But, she once scared my wife?” mr Ade Protest.

“Only that is all he can do because he needs enough energy to be able to make physical contact with humans. There are two things that can make the female spirit energy can be many times over. Revenge and feelings of love,” replied the old grandmother.

“Can Mom also protect my son and wife?” ask Mr. Ade.

The old grandmother thought for a moment, then she said.

“Hm ... Lt could. Mix the ashes of these flowers into their drinks. The spirit of the woman will not be able to disturb the two of them anymore,” replied the old grandmother.

“Thank you very much, Mom. If there is no mother I can die killed by the spirit of the woman,” said Mr. Ade while trying to kiss the wrinkled hands of the old grandmother.

The old grandmother laughed and chuckled at the actions of Mr. Ade who showed his obedience to him.

“You don't be happy just yet, son Ade! Remember, the spell can only last for three days. After that gradually the influence will decrease along with the exhalation of the flower mantar from your body,” said the old grandmother with a chuckle.

“You mean this spell can't protect me for life? What do I have to do so that I can be free from that spirit forever?” asked Mr. Ade dissatisfied.

“Ha ha ha .. Your base is greedy, Son Ade. You dare to do evil but do not want to take the risk. You think you can play with other people's lives. Unless, you want to perform a heavier ritual than this!” replied the old grandmother with a high tone.

“I'm ready to do anything for my safety and that of my family, Mom. I am ready to perform any ritual as long as we can all survive,” replied Mr. Ade did not want to give up.

“There are only two ways you can escape the threat of the ghost of the woman for eternity,” replied the old grandmother.

“What are those two ways, Mom? Want how many millions of equipment to perform the ritual that I will fulfill,” replied Mr. Ade.

“Bigger you! You think money can solve this? This has absolutely nothing to do with money!” the old grandmother shouted with anger.

“M-sorry, Mom. I don't mean to,” replied Mr. Ade in a clear voice.

“The first way is by toppling one of your families as a substitute for your life. Do you want to do it?” asked the old grandmother in a chuckle.

“No, Mom. I can't sacrifice my family. I love them so much. Can't the victim be replaced with someone else?” tawar Pak Ade's.

“Can actually, but it takes a long time. You have to take people to live with you and finance their lives for a year. Only then can you subvert them afterwards, but I'm sure the female ghost won't have to wait that long. She must have been so eager to chop up that body of yours!” said old grandma with a brush.

Mr. Ade who heard the old grandmother's words also became shocked because of it. Then he was impatient to find out the second way he could do to escape the threat of killing the female ghost.

“What's the second way, Mom? Who knows this second way I can do,” asked Mr. Ade.

The old grandmother threw a smile at Mr. Ade.

“The second way is to fight the ghost and exterminate it,” replied the old grandmother in a serious tone.

“What? Can we do it?” Mr. Ade asked with great curiosity.

“The ghost is the same as us. He who dares to cross into our nature means he is ready with all the risks. He can also be destroyed if anyone is able to attack him. It's not easy to beat the ghost. But, you have no other choice,” replied the old granny.

“How to exterminate that woman's ghost, Mom?” asked Mr. Ade very curiously.

The old grandmother smiled back at Mr. Ade.

“Patience, Son of Ade! For now we cannot destroy the spirit of the woman. Three more days then we can do it,” replied the old grandmother.

“Three days more? Aren't three more days of protection against me gone?” ask Mr. Ade.

“That's the best time to exterminate that woman's spirit,” replied the old grandmother.

“Stupid You, Nak Ade! The spell can only be performed once on one person during his or her lifetime. For the second can no longer protect you and your family!” replied the old grandmother.

“So, three more days the ghostly spirit can kill me?” Mr. Ade glared in fear.

“Yeah, that's it. Hence, we must exterminate that woman's spirit before she manages to kill you!” replied the old grandmother.

“Why don't we do it now?” ask Mr. Ade with fear.

“Later you will know for yourself, Son Ade. Three more days we will perform another ritual to summon and exterminate the spirit of Laras,” replied the old grandmother.

“Where can you tell if the woman is named Laras?” ask Mr. Ade curious.

“You don't need to know that, Son Ade. All you need to know, I came here not only because I want to help you, but there is something I have to finish after this. Jatmiko! Soon you will be married,” replied the old grandmother with confidence.

“I don't understand what Mom's saying? Can you explain what Mom said just now?” ask Mr. Ade.

“Not yet, Son Ade. Later you will know for yourself,” replied the old grandmother.

“Jat, do you understand what your mother said just now?” ask Mr. Ade.

“No, De. I don't know what my mother means either. I'm getting married, Mom? With whom?” jatmiko asked her mother.

“Already, you just obey with mom. You will soon be married to your soul mate who I have been waiting for so long. And you will definitely be surprised after meeting your future wife later. She is the woman you have longed for, Jatmiko. Ha ha ha ha ... I can't wait to take grandchildren from you two later. My granddaughter will be the successor to our family. He will inherit the incomparable wisdom of our ancestors. Our ancestors will definitely be proud of you and the descendants of our archduke enemies will definitely cry forever ... Ha ha ha ..” replied the old granny with a laugh that made a shudder in horror to anyone who heard it.

“Bu, I don't understand what mom said just now,” replied Jatmiko.

“You don't need to know now, Jatmiko. You will also be happy after I marry the person you have long desired. You will thank mom. You will definitely be happy later,” replied the old granny excitedly.

Mr. Ade who was confused by the old grandmother's words could only remain silent and not speak anymore. Jatmiko was not much different from Mr. Ade. He can only be silent and do not wonder anymore because he is very upset with the character of his mother who is always sudden and happy to give a surprise.

“Oh yes, Nak Ade. There's one you should know. Although the spirit of the woman cannot see or touch the body of you and your family, but when the spirit is near you, you can clearly see the physical form and scent of the woman's spirit. So, please take care of your child and wife afraid that they are both hysterical or why-why because of it,” said the old grandmother.

“Hah, can't our eyesight be closed about it, Bu?” ask Mr. Ade.

“Sorry, Son Ade. That's a package you have to accept. Because the spell I read earlier is temporary, so it can't protect you one hundred percent. Be patient for these three days,” replied the old grandmother.

“Well, if so. What else can we do? But, please three more days Mother really helped me to exterminate the spirit of that woman. Maybe for a while my family and I did not go out of the house first for our security or the three of us went out of town first,” replied Mr. Ade.

“I will never break my promise, Son Ade. Besides, I told you that I also have other interests to help you. Oh yeah, don't you think with you guys not going out of the house or going out of town you'll be free of that woman's spirit. Remember that! The senses of the woman's spirit are not eyes or nose anymore like ours, but energy. He will follow you wherever you go because you are the greatest source of energy for the woman's spirit. His feelings of resentment towards your deeds are his greatest strength. Prepare your mind to fight the fear of the spirit of the woman, Nak Ade!” replied the old grandmother with a tone that made Pak Ade's guts at that time.

Mr. Ade did not reply again. He was not saying anything more at this time. He could only give up on what he and his family would experience.

“Nak Ade, me and Jatmiko say goodbye first. We both have to prepare everything for the ritual for three more days,” said the old grandmother to Mr. Ade who is still contemplating the fate that will befall him.

“I-iya, Mom. Thank you for helping my family! But, wait for my wife to come first!” mr. Ade replied in surprise.

“No, Son Ade. We both need to move fast. There are a lot of things we have to do to prepare for it. Not everything is near here. Please, you take good care of your family!” replied the old grandmother as she extended her hand to Mr. Ade.

Ade once again kissed the back of the old grandmother's hand and hugged Jatmiko.

“Still yes, Jat!” said Mr. Ade.

“If there is anything you contact me, yes!” answer Jatmiko.

“Iya, rations. Sure,” replied Mr. Ade.

By the time the two guests were about to leave Mr. Ade, Bu Nisa and Revan came with food and drinks for the two of them.

“Mother ... Jatmiko .. Where are you going? Here I bring food and drinks for you,” said Ms. Nisa in a polite tone.

“Ndon't need. Strange people like us do not need to eat and drink like normal people,” said the old grandmother.

Miss Nisa was surprised to hear the old grandmother's reply. Again he was shocked because the old grandmother could read his heart even though he had tried not to think about things in front of the old grandmother.

“I'm sorry, Mom!” said Ms. Nisa while looking down apologizing to the old grandmother.

The old grandmother did not speak to Ms. Nisa. He just left the room and did not take the white crackle containing food and drinks offered by Ms. Nisa.

“Already. Don't think about it, Nis. My mother is so,” replied Jatmiko while taking the white crackle proffered by Bu Nisa.

Jatmiko and her mother left the hospital leaving the family of Mr. Ade. Mr. Ade stared pushyly at his wife and son. He was really worried about his fate and also the two people he loved the most.

When Mr. Ade was a little daydreaming, Ms. Nisa reprimanded her husband.

"What is this, Mom? I threw it away, huh?" ask Miss Nisa.

"Don't, Sister!" It was from Jatmiko's mother. That's important to us" Mr. Ade replied as he tried to restrain his wife from touching the object.

Ms. Nisa was smiling when she heard that from her husband. He is basically not so fond of such a clenic thing.

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