SELAQ
Episode "Ambicious Youth" (18)

Nursiwan and Kertaji take turns attacking Selaq Bunge. While Selaq Bunge has so far been able to compensate for the onslaught of the two village heads.

Their kicks and punches clashed and once upon a time there was a great thump due to a blow that was lashed with deep energy.

Selaq Bunge aimed his water bomb at two village heads with a massive attack. But Kertaji deftly moved the wind blowing every bullet of water bombs away from them. The water bombs exploded outside the village.

At one point, Nursiwan had a golden opportunity to thrust a spear into Selaq Bunge's waist. At that time King Selaq, made by the combination of Surak Siu science attacks followed by punch and kick Kertaji.

Nursiwan's spear, which spread a blue pamor, hurtled towards the waist, and ...

“Taaakk!!”

A figure of body flashed rapidly then with all his might kicked the hilt of Nursiwan's spear. It was almost that the heirloom spear had slipped out of his hand if only he had not hurriedly flexed his movements following the direction of the pushing force.

The figure then approached Selaq Bunge who had just been able to escape from the deadly onslaught of Kertaji.

“Even your king,” he said while cupping his hands.

“You came on time Ngeres Koneng,” said Selaq Bunge with breath gasping.

“Let me report your majesty, Mopol Kesur dead,”

Selaq Bunge looked away. Implies a face of disbelief on the report of Neres Koneng.

“Who killed him?”

“Sang Ratu,” says Ngeres Koneng. “Beyond the plan, Jumindri releases the energy of the Queen and transforms into a red monster,”

“What It has wings?”

“No paduka,” Bright Ngeres Koneng. “Which I saw his body red and resembling a ferocious monster,”

“Darwire," exclaimed Selaq Bunge with a puzzled face.

Baloq Darwire did not answer but gave a smile. While supporting his body using a piece of wood twig he approached Nursiwan and Kertaji who stood not far from him.

“Tell me what I don't know about Jumindri. Why did she not become Queen?” selaq Bunge said with a face implying an inquisitive desire.

“Tarumbie my ambitious friend. Know that butterflies alone cannot be born charming. He started his life from eggs, hatched into caterpillars, then cocoons, then became butterflies,” said Baloq Darwire.

“I don't know what you mean,” asked Selaq Bunge again.

“You must have thought that if Jumindri got out of control and released the power inside her would turn into Queen Daranjani with three pairs of wings as a sign of perfection,” said Baloq Darwire.

“Can't that be?” ask Selaq Bunge again.

“Jumindri needs time to metamorphose into Queen Daranjani just like a caterpillar needs time to become a butterfly. The process of metamorphosis was to be perfected by a blood lunar eclipse,” explains Baloq Darwire.

Kertaji looked away at Baloq Darwire. He was interested in hearing that explanation and wanted to ask something.

“Darwire, I'm still confused. Before entering the village of Bunge was still day, but why after there in this village changed night and here occurred Blood Moon Eclipse?”

“This is a high level of illusory science that only belongs to anyone who has studied the Book of Betaljemur Bireng. This science is called Kale Dunye,” Baloq Darwire said.

“You mean that the Blood Moon Eclipse is just an illusion and does not actually happen?”

Baloq Darwire nodded slowly.

“Then make this kind of illusion?” timpal Nursiwan's.

“Of course to justify the reason for starting the rebellion!” the look in Baloq Darwire's eyes sharply stared at Selaq Bunge.

“Then, I did make a deal with them to hand over Jumindri during the Blood Moon Eclipse. And now they're making it look like there's a Blood Moon Eclipse going on,”

“Great once the user of this Science can make one village stuck in illusion?” kertaji.

“In addition to this great science actually uses tricks. What you see as an eclipse in the sky is a wisp of water that solidifies like a crystal and is able to reflect light like a mirror. The crystal reflects the third eye beam of Selaq Bunge which can make anyone see the sky will be trapped illusion and think this time is happening a Blood Moon eclipse,” explained Baloq Darwire.

"Only he knows where to hide his third eye" replied Baloq Darwire.

“Learnest. Greatable. I have to admit you're a genius. I thought you must have fooled my illusion. Not only do you know this is Kale Dunye, but you also understand that I use the water crystal trick,”, said Selaq Bunge.

“I know this is an illusion because in the matter of Urige board, this is not the time for Blood Moon Eclipse,” Baloq Darwire said.

"Gatanhh!!!"

"Gatanhh!!!"

Suddenly a number of shadows flashed to that place. One jumps close to Selaq Bunge who turns out to be Mopol Ngeros who is carrying the body of Ngeres Beaq.

While another one approached Baloq Darwire which turned out to be Raden Sigar.

“Although my majesty, Ngeres Beaq collapsed after fighting Panji,” Mopol Ngeros shows the body of Ngeres Beaq still drooping limp.

“Means all the village heads gathered here?” ask Selaq Bunge. “How do you collect them?”

“Your slingshot can be better than mine Tarumbie. But as great as science if someone can not use well, then the greatness is in vain,” said Baloq Darwire.

“You used Tumban to ask for their help?” Selaq Bunge frowned.

“Compride keeps anyone off guard. When you boast of your greatness, without your knowledge a collision I sent to secure the village and ask for help from the village of friends,”

“So so,” said Selaq Bunge realized his negligence.

Selaq Bunge suddenly closed his eyes. Sprucing matra with vibrating lips. For a moment he looked silent.

Raden Sigar, Kertaji, Nursiwan, and Baloq Darwire prepare to be aware of the next attack of Selaq Bunge.

But the opposite happened. “Alright, you win again Darwire. But I haven't completely lost. We retreat and will return to this village after Jumindri becomes Queen Daranjani,”

After saying, Selaq Bunge jumped flying followed by Ngeres Koneng and Mopol Ngeros who carried the body of Ngeres Beaq.

Raden Sigar and Kertaji prepare to pursue. But Nursiwan prevented and warned of the danger for the two village chiefs against Selaq Bunge, Ngeres Koneng, and Mopol Ngeros.

“It's best to help me recover Darwire, He fainted,” pinta Nursiwan.

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Amidst the fierce fight that occurred between Tereng Flower and Raden Rumasih, suddenly Tereng Flower jumped to the back.

His eyes closed, hearing voice messages sent telepathically.

“Retreat, Tereng Flower. The situation does not allow us to seize Jumindri at this time. Let the village of Bunge take care of it until the time comes to pick up the Queen,” whispered the voice.

Tereng Flower frowned. Then, sheathed the keris Mirah Adi in her hand. His face looks unsatisfied. But the voice command sent telepathically came from Selaq Bunge, the King.

“Why stop Bajilah, do you doubt now that you can beat me?”

Tereng Flower does not care about the words of Raden Rumasih. He jumped away, leaving Raden Rumasih exclaiming,

“Lain time we fight again. When that time comes I will not buy any more time to finish you!” yells.

The departure of the Selaq group was followed by the nature of Bunge village gradually recovered. The pitch-black clouds in the sky slowly faded away. So does the illusion of a Blood Moon eclipse vanish with the disappearance of the Crystal cloud.

The air that had been dry, began to be wet by mountain winds that carried water, typical of the air when evening before in the Rinjani valley.

The atmosphere of nature was felt in Bunge Village. Night beasts and insects began to venture out of the nest and play an evening orchestra.

But the tension has not completely disappeared. The black-clothed troops were getting closer to the Western gate. So did the thousands of troops from Tunggak Village and Buaq come with complete weapons!

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