Srikandi Tanah Pasundan
Tantalizing Offer

Sari behaved normally again, she again suppressed her energy so as not to be seen and in contact with the others. Quite difficult because most of them have supernatural abilities that are quite strong. 

Shortly heard the call for the next match between the court of Saka's against the court of the host.

"Eeh that's Pandji, right?" whispered Doni.

Sari only smiled faintly, she could already guess the end.

"Hhmm, Pandji's aura is amazing, I'll bet the kid will give up in three .. two …,"

"I'm giving up!"

There was a loud sound followed by the humming of the audience.  The boy threw his sword in front of the referee and raised both his hands. Making Pandji upset because he was already prepared with where the magic flowing in both his swords.

Sari laughed to see it. How not that young man named Wira did not even try to fight Pandji in the slightest. Doni gaped in disbelief at what was happening in front of him.

Doni turned towards Sari who was still laughing.

"What the hell! What the hell is that kid, embarrassing us!" gerutu Doni fixedly looked towards Sari.

"I told you beb, the young knight Saka's choice was too mentally weak. Saka is too soft and pamper them!"

"Look at that Pandji even just pulled out his two swords, but the Hero was already scared to death!"

 Sari again could not help but laugh. Moreover, seeing the annoyed face of Pandji who looked even more adorable.

"Pandji Face is like people do not get coffee rations! Beb, can I go there, deketin Pandji?" 

"Make what? Just macem-macem!"

"Make a bite on him! Gemes really look at his face, baby if the handsome gems are taken!" sari replied while laughing to make Doni upset.

From a distance, Wira was arguing with her teacher. The look of despair was clearly imprinted on the face of the teacher who was relentlessly nagging. Saka approached the two and with a face of shame, he led the two away from the field.

May I now say, what am I saying too! 

Sari laughed at what happened to Saka. Not just mocking regretting Saka's attitude. Not everything in this world can be bought with money. 

Saka's good intentions are looking for the best seeds of new knights worthy of thumbs up but Saka has not understood that being a knight it must have a strong warrior mentality and be ready to fight in any field. Not a single-menye young man who once snapped immediately gave up.

Saka should learn from his experience accompanying Lingga. Over the centuries Lingga became a formidable knight with extraordinary abilities, he even had to experience quite dramatic ups and downs in his life.

The wealth that Saka has today seems to have changed the lifestyle and perspective of Saka. Making him forget the essence of a knight.

Saka's frustrated face could no longer be hidden in front of Sari and Doni. He sighed heavily while sitting next to Sari. Sari tried to hold back her laughter while Doni looked at Saka asking for an explanation for what happened.

Saka just glanced at Sari and Doni in annoyance, he hesitated to make a word but Saka's lips betrayed him. The swearing slid free from Saka's mouth, making Sari finally laugh out loud.

"It's so sweet that I'm ashamed!"

Doni just smiled wryly and shook his head.

"Lagian mas Saka how the preparation! Teachers never teach kids to be brave!"

"Yes, teach me Doni! Why do I pay them dearly, only children who in the insolent make me ashamed!" uttered with annoyance, Saka's breath sounded hunting and heavy because it was too emotional.

"They are not insolent but less taught than training!" Sari emphasized the last words to Saka.

"This is the first match made! Next year should be better than this!" 

"Ooh, there's still next year huh? Not kapok?" Sari again teased Saka who grinned annoyed at her.

Saka looked at Sari and Doni alternately, then smiled mysteriously making Sari suspicious of his attitude.

"Mas Saka doesn't think we are …,"

Saka did not reply and just smiled while nodding his head.

"No!!" And Sari too

"Yes, you will!" Said Saka still with her annoying mysterious smile.

"No, we don't want to!"

"Come on, be an honor teacher in our knight. Tell me the number and I'll write it to you?!"

Doni looked at Sari with a shake of his head. "No! I'm serious!" Doni answered back.

"Come on, you guys have amazing talent and mbak Sari, I don't doubt her ability anymore!"

Sari shook her head again, "I don't deserve to be Saka's master!"

Saka continues sulking and persuades Doni and Sari to endlessly piss Doni off and eventually pulls Sari away.

"Wani piro mas pay me?!" gertak Doni is serious.

Saka smiled and stood up.

"Speak numbers! Starting from six, seven, eight, or nine digits I can afford both of you. As long as you and I want to join my knights!"

Sari looked at Doni, she handed the decision to her husband.

"Cck, wong crazy! We don't need your money anymore! I just need a kid! Wes is not metu wae, even mumet I thought your haunting!"

Doni pulled Sari's hand to follow her out of the arena. But his steps came to a halt when Saka mentioned a number.

"One M for a month of teaching!"

Doni and Sari turned around and looked in wonder towards Saka. They did not think of Saka who was willing to pour funds to attract them to join his knight.

"Mas Saka is serious?" ask Don 

"I'm serious, please! At least I also help you prepare an army to welcome Airlangga!"

Sari's beautiful eyes were perfectly rounded, hearing the name Airlangga called and it made her blood boil.

"I've been spreading people to look for him. Ms. Sari, she's been waiting for you all along with her squad of course."

"What do you mean by Saka?" Sari curious.

"Airlangga is gathering strength to avenge the death of Lingga. And his army was not only demons but also humans with evil souls!"

"Where is he?"

"I haven't found any trace of him but there's one human who used to help him, I think he'll give you information about that!" 

Sari walked closer to Saka, she gazed deep into Saka's soul to ascertain the truth. Saka wasn't lying.

For a moment Sari was silent, staring at Doni and finally nodding.

"Alright, I accept Saka's offer but prepare me the best young man. Because I don't like that kind of boy!" 

Sari raised her head towards the Wira who was sitting languidly on the bench in front of the participants. 

"Sure, I'll arrange everything!"

Sari looked at Saka again and then passed leaving her. His mind started to get complicated, if it was true what Saka said this meant that he had to prepare as well.

Just like Pandji who will face the greatest demonic power. Sari will also live out her destiny facing Airlangga, her great enemy. The vengeful flames that burned both sides would not be easily extinguished with just a small battle.

I have to gather strength, it seems I need the help of the gentle nation as well .. It's time I soften a little on them!