SELAQ
Episode "Souls of the Throne" (39)
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“You are his best friend,” said Kertaji turned to Nursiwan. Highlighting the right eye of the mummy-like face covering implies curiosity.
The man in black clothes did not answer. He took a deep breath gathering forthright strength. Until then open the voice, “The situation of Bunge village after the rebellion of the Selaq is very strange,”, said Nursiwan.
“Pelik?” ask Raden Mas Panji. A wrinkle was seen on his forehead.
“What happened?” timpal Raden Sigar's. His face was tense waiting for an explanation.
“First, Darwire will most likely be crippled as a result of the battle against Selaq Bunge,” Nursiwan replied.
“I've tried to treat it,” timpal Kertaji flat. But he could understand Baloq Darwire back healed as usual. “The age is old it must have slowed down the regeneration of his cells, let alone some joint points and his shins crumbled,”
“Usaha You are not in vain, You have saved him from death,” Nursiwan said.
Kertaji does not chimed. He only nodded slowly confirming that he had tried to save Baloq Darwire's life after fighting against Selaq Bunge.
“Then next?” this time a figure resembling Artha Prana asked.
“A huge movement emerged demanding revolution in Bunge village,” Nursiwan replied. He was silent for a moment, then continued, “They want to overthrow the Darwire regime and put it on trial,”
“Darwire will be easy to overcome that,” said Raden Mas Panji with a cramped face.
“Darwire is not you who want to slaughter the rebels,” said Artha Prana with a small laugh.
Raden Mas Panji turned to Nursiwan, asking for his opinion.
“What Artha Prana said is true. The revolutionary group made Darwire's health the reason for urging the village elders to appoint a new village chief,”
“Who is the leader of the revolution?” tanya Raden Mas Panji was curious.
“I think you all already know the answer,” replied Nursiwan.
“Rumasih,” by Raden Sigar.
Nursiwan did not respond. His face was grim, as if he could guess the end of his best friend's leadership.
“Coupled coup,” muttered Kertaji.
“Is there a chance of Darwire recovering?” ask Raden Sigar.
The Akah Village Chief shook his head. Then said, “Although Darwire is cured, it will still be considered unfit to continue leadership,”
“Didn't the Bunge Village Archbook Law allow its leaders of any age as long as they are physically and spiritually fit?” sela Raden Sigar's.
“Not the age of the barrier. But Belian or Village Physician are Rumasih people. They will certainly issue an opinion, Darwire is not worthy to lead the village again from the health side,” Nursiwan said. He continued, “The revolution group has prepared a layered plan to overthrow Darwire. Rumasih had put up his men on the Belian Village team, then arrested the pro Village Council against Darwire,”
“So the strategy after Belian Village issued a health opinion Darwire is not possible to lead again, then the five Village Councils will agree the next leadership continued Rumasih!” Nursiwan.
“How about Suriane and Sawiye?” ask Raden Mas Panji. “They definitely won't let Darwire be toppled just like that. Moreover, Sawiye is the Chairman of the Village Representative Council,”
Nursiwan took a deep breath. Then with a heavy tone he said, “There has been a special operation to catch Sawiye and Suriane and last night they were pronounced dead,”
Everyone present was shocked. They did not expect the revolution in Bunge village would cost the lives of a number of key figures.
“Bunge villagers should be able to easily deduce who did it!” raju Raden Mas Panji growled. “Who ascends the throne is the culprit!”
“It is precisely the perpetrator of the murder of two village councils leads to the elite forces of the protector of the Village Chief,” Nursiwan said. With a grim face, he said, “Operation Sawiye and Suriane capture left a trail of the perpetrators of elite forces under the leadership of Tambing Muter. While Tambing Muter fled and is now in pursuit of the defense forces under the leadership of Rumasih!”
“Licik like a snake!” maki Raden Mas Panji.
Raden Mas Panji ignored Artha Prana. Then in a high tone asked Nursiwan, “What can we do to help Darwire?”
Again a figure resembling Artha Prana interrupted, “You should be self-conscious. Remember that Bunge village is not the area of Tunggak Village,”
“Indeed we should not interfere. Bunge village is not only about Darwire, but many dignitaries there who have rights over the village area. Our participation in the Bunge village issue can damage the friendly relations between villages. And I am sure Darwire also does not want us to interfere,” said Kertaji.
(Tales Carrier) ~ Six village heads were silent for a moment. Busy with each other. They intend to stop discussing the condition of Bunge Village. The village heads realized, could not do anything to end the political tempest of Bunge Village.
“Then what are your plans Pancalita?” Nursiwan, switch the conversation.
“I don't know yet, until now our family is still overwhelmed with grief,” replied gracefully.
“The time of 40 days is too long to mourn destiny. Think about the fate and future of your people,” Kertaji. As a friend he wants to raise the soul of Pancalita, “I do not mean to ask you to forget Rawilih, but the people of Lolo Village are much more entitled to your thoughts and actions after you are elected as the village head,”
Pancalita did not answer. His head was staring at the floor.
“If you need help, I think all the villages are ready to help. We together realize prosperity in this Rinjani valley,”, said Nursiwan.
“Thank you,” replied Pancalita short.
“Alright, it's time for us to resign. Calm your mind and begin to see the future of your village and people,” said Raden Sigar.
The five village chiefs resigned. They show a sense of solidarity by being present when Pancalita needs a friend.
While the village heads returned to their respective areas, Pancalita took a walk to see the bustle of residents preparing a 40-day commemoration of Rawilih's death.
Some work in the kitchen with stoves and large cooking utensils, others entertain guests from neighboring villages. While the young man and a number of parents in another corner held a ritual of hitting the buttocks. The rest is led by the ruler to pray Rawilih salvation in the spirit realm.
When Pancalita passed the line of young men who were hitting the rantok, her blood rippled to see a young man with clean skin. His face was handsome with shady eyes. Her stature was beautiful in the eyes of every village girl who looked at her.
The young man managed to steal the attention of the beautiful village girls. Become an inexhaustible conversation.
“Who is he?” ask a girl, shyly steal a glance.
“Farrow relatives Puq Amet,” other girls say.
“Since when did Puq Amet the goat herder have relatives whose children were so dashing?” ask the girl again.
“I don't know. But he came about a month ago and lived in a hut Puq Amet,”
“Beautiful young man, I willingly share a bed with him than he sleeps with the goats Puq Amet,” other sahut greeted their laughter.
“Oh how wasted my life last month, why did I just know there was this beautiful young man in our village?” the girl almost screamed hysterically.
“Despite knowing from the beginning, I think he will not be lured to you,” said his friend.
“Although I can't have it at least I can be cheerful by seeing it every day. Perfect is the Power of Hyang Kaya created it, without any blemish,” replied the girl again.
Pancalita secretly heard the conversation of a group of village girls. While occasionally stealing glances to the young man in question.
Pancalita was impressed with the young man. He saw the young man very politely guarding his gaze with his head down. But his shabby and worn clothes did not in the least make his charm dim.
“Who is he?” lirih Pancalita in the heart.
But then the Village Chief Lolo hurriedly left. He was angry at his heart that dared to open space, even a little to admire men other than Rawilih.
“Once again dare to do that, I will gouge and I throw into the endless abyss,” means to his own heart. Pancalita then threw away all thoughts about the young man of the village.
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