Pandeka the Sword of the Crescent Moon
Chapt. 3 Return to Sabik Canyon

At first Maharaja Mauli Warmadewa was a bit angry about the input of the Amarta Giring Mapatih. How could he possibly humiliate his two beautiful daughters. Why should Dara Petak and Dara Jingga be victims ? Thought it. But after hearing a more detailed explanation, Mauli Warmadewa could receive input from Mapatih.

The great Malay kingdom of Dharmasraya began to improve. Maharaja Mauli Warmadewa was more assertive to all state apparatus. Some offices have been replaced. Unfortunately, the replacement did not go well. Many good officials were removed due to improper input from the whisperer. While the successors are from the group that crossed with Maharaja Mauli Warmadewa.

Far east of Javadwipa island. Prabu Hanacaraka is leading a ceremony to send large troops to Suvarnabhumi. Hanacaraka is Sri Maharajadhiraja Kertanagara Wikrama Dharmmotunggadewa.

Four thousand troops were sent in the framework of pamalayu which he said a mission of friendship. Although the meaning of the word pamalayu in java can be interpreted freely with a war against Malay or Malay land tenure.

At the time of the release, Prabu Hanacaraka rajadiraja from Singhasari kingdom gave a souvenir in the form of a statue. Arca Armoghapasa a statue depicting Lokeswara or Awalokiteswara which can be interpreted as the Lord of Life.

The expedition of conquest wrapped in friendly visits was led by a general or chief commander of Singhasari named Kebo Anabrang. Big tall man is a very stiff man. The hardened commander was accompanied by a very shrewd young minister of state named Adwayabrahma. As for leading the combat troops, Kebo Anabrang assisted by Pati Indrawarman soldiers along with forty bekel soldiers.

By serving to ask for guidance and protection and blessings from Mahadeva Shiva. In the Saka year of the combia season in Asujisima, Prabu Hanacaraka titled Sri Maharajadhiraja Kertanagara Wikrama Dharmmotunggadewa, released the departure of pamalayu expedition.

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Night covers the Tandikek mountain. The dark of the night is more concentrated because of the cold that pierces to the bone. In front of a small hut in the fifth level of the Anai valley waterfall. Two people sat facing each other with public lights or strike lights.

Datuk Aluih Tapa looked at Mandaga who was cross-legged silently before him. The man who was already very old yet still looked like he was in his forties. He looked at Mandaga with great love.

"Tomorrow early in the morning we go to the sabik canyon in the Kerbouwengat gorge." Hearing the words of Datuk Aluih Tapa, Mandaga raised his face looking at his grandfather.

"Why are we there Angguik ?" mandaga's eyes looked at Datuk Aluih Tapa full of investigation. Datuk Aluih Tapa did not immediately reply. He took out an armless, silver-colored and scaly underwear.

"This is a heavenly heirloom. It looks like it was made of nago langik leather that used to cover you when Angguik found you. This shirt will adjust the shape and size with your body. The greatness of this heirloom if you wear it, will warm the body in the cold and will cool the body when the heat. Even better, this heirloom suit makes you immune to sharp weapons." Datuk Aluih Tapa smiled gently at Mandaga.

"Try you to wear" Datuk Aluih Tapa handed the heirloom shirt back. Mandaga took off his shirt. After the heirloom clothes were worn, the clothes were very loose to adjust the shape and size of Mandaga.

The young man suddenly felt a pure energy essence entering his body. He felt his inner energy grow bigger. Warm and soft Eve felt creeping all over his body. Mandaga feels much fitter and stronger than before. He put his outer clothes back on.

"So... tomorrow what do we want to go to Sabik Angguik Canyon ?" Mandaga repeated his initial unanswered question by Datuk Aluih Tapa. The demigod looked deeply at Mandaga.

"It's been a long Daga story." Datuk Aluih Tapa silently sighed deeply.

"It's okay Angguik. We both have plenty of time for that." Mandaga looked at Datuk Aluih Tapa and smiled broadly. Datuk Aluih Tapa finally told all the events about fifteen years ago to Mandaga in detail. Starting from the moon kabangan, golden light in the sky. Magic sounds and so on.

Mandaga listened to what Datuk Aluih Tapa told him. He did not interrupt when Datuk Aluih Tapa was speaking. Mandaga dissolves with his own mind.

"Are you okay my granddaughter ?" datuk Aluih Tapa's voice pulls Mandaga back from her reverie. The young man looked at Datuk Aluih Tapa and smiled warmly. The affection in his heart grew bigger.

"Alright Angguik, tomorrow we go to Sabik Canyon. Then I'll rest first." Mandaga responded to his teacher and went inside the cottage.

The sun has gone up. A dashing middle-aged man stood side by side with a handsome young man. The young man was wearing dark blue clothes. His long black wavy hair danced in the wind blowing valley which was quite strong.

They are Datuk Aluih Tapa and Mandaga. The two stood on the edge of the cliffs of Artificial Sianok, staring at the wall of the ravine across from Batang Sianok. On the ravine wall is seen carving a giant crescent moon like the heirloom of the Crescent Sword which is now hanging attached to the back of Mandaga.

Climbed by a ravine, stretched a vast field covered with grass and interspersed with several large trees. Like a well-preserved steppe garden. At the end of the field and parallel to the crescent round sword carving on the cliff wall. Standing a very nice house stage. The pole of the house and the floor is made of ulin wood, while the walls are of andaleh wood. A heavy sound was heard from the house, even though it was more than one and a half kilometers away with Datuk Aluih Tapa and Mandaga.

"Until when do you stand in Aluih Tapa and Mandaga ?" Datuk Aluih Tapa and Mandaga were shocked, they looked at each other. Then the two rolled towards the cottage like flying. It's the science of lightening a very tall body, running in the wind. The science utilizes the differences in air layers as a focus for the limb. To master the science of relieving the body of running in the air, must first have the power of internal energy and high bath power.

A moment later, the two of them stood in front of the house. The door of the house made of a whole sheet of andaleh wood was opened on its own. The magical voice sounded again.

"Come in Aluih Tapa and you're Mandaga." Datuk Aluih Tapa and Mandaga stepped inside the house. Eliminated the house unfolds a very fine rattan lapiak made.

"You sit down" again there is a supernatural voice. Datuk Aluih Tapa and Mandaga are cross-legged facing the steps like palanta that is lazed with tiger skin. Silence was felt after Datuk Aluih Tapa and Mandaga went cross-legged. So silent.

Suddenly appeared a figure coated in blinding light. Datuk Aluih Tapa and Mandaga could not see who the figure was.

"Aluih Tapa, it is not wrong for the gods to choose you to take care of the son of the sky Mahadeva Shiva. Now you've completed that task very well. Mahadeva Shiva will fulfill your one request, whatever it is." Datuk Aluih Tapa spread the prayer towards the figure coated in blinding light.

"Can I use that opportunity one day ?" Datuk Aluih Tapa asked.

"of course. You can make that request if you're sure. You must recite this spell before making a request." A ray of light hit Datuk Aluih Tapa's forehead and a spell was engraved firmly in his brain.

"Thank you god..." Datuk Aluih Tapa again spread the prayer.

"Mandaga.." The heavy voice of the light-lined figure spoke to Mandaga.

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#public/lamp strike \= is illumination using a coconut shell given a small bamboo with a piece of cloth lit with coconut oil.

#lapiak \= mat or rug.

#sabik gorge \= crescent gorge, a place in the Sianok canyon.