The Fire Dragon Sword
The Sword is the Way of Life
"Please forgive Gusti the queen, if the servant may give input, it is not better to ask for the opinion of other ministers. Servant understands everything you do for the good of Malwageni.
But in the palace rules are also mentioned if the ministers have an obligation to help the king make a decision. We just want all the decisions taken Gusti queen does not contradict the rules of the palace that has been set," said Adiwilaga to give a middle ground when the meeting had not met a bright spot.
The meeting was indeed going tough because half of the ministers still supported Adiwilaga even though Pancaka had determined the attitude of supporting Sekar Pitaloka.
"So you're saying I should listen to the most votes?" ask Sekar Pitaloka sharply.
"Hamba does not mean to say like that Gusti queen because all decisions are in your hands but I beg you in every decision, we are involved because this is all for the sake of Malwageni," replied Adiwilaga slowly.
Just as Pitaloka seemed to be dodging his hand in anger, he did not expect Adiwilaga to go this far.
"He was right against my decision" said Sekar Pitaloka in a furious heart.
When Pitaloka seemed to think for a moment, he turned to look at Wardhana who had just been quietly observing.
In the court rules, the highest decision is in the hands of the king, but for some important matters concerning the system of government there are rules that require a king to listen to all the input of the ministers and the gap is used by Adiwilaga to thwart Sekar's decision this time.
"Do you mean to suppress the queen's wrestling? didn't prince Pancaka as the chief examiner's official determine his attitude?" ask Wardhana cynically.
"Hamba did not dare master, Gusti queen and all the kings of Malwageni was the choice of gods, I just want the opinion of the ministers heard according to the rules of the court," Adiwilaga replied who was greeted by nods of other ministers.
The atmosphere was heated again because the ministers who supported Sekar Pitaloka considered Adiwilaga presumptuous.
"You're good at playing said Adiwilaga, obviously the ministers who support you a lot more, what you're doing right now is opposing Gusti Ratu's decision in a clear way," one of Sekar's supporting ministers said cynically.
"Mr Layana seemed too carried away by anger, such a word did not deserve to come out of the mouth of a minister. We are all Malwageni ministers, there is no Adiwilaga group or Layana group, all for the benefit of this ancestral land" Adiwilaga replied sharply.
"You!" Layana looks to hold back the anger.
Wardhana turned to Sekar Pitaloka and asked for permission to speak with Sekar's nod.
"Well if that's your wish, I'll listen to your opinion on this matter" Wardhana said softly.
"Thank you Mr. Patih, you are truly a wise coach" Adiwilaga replied with a triumphant smile. He had already counted, even though Pancaka was on Sekar Pitaloka's side but half the ministers still sided with him.
"You heard, Gusti the queen has decided to listen to the opinions of all of us, thank him," Adiwilaga continued.
"Thank you Gusti queen, may you always be given health" shouted the ministers simultaneously.
"Now that control is in Wardhana's hands, you may be smart but royal politics is still very green for you" Adiwilaga said in his heart.
"Well, who's gonna start talking first?" ask Sekar Pitaloka.
"May I speak to Gusti the queen," Pandita's voice rang out from the entrance of the room.
All surprised to see Pandita appear in shabby and dirty clothes, his face was bruised in some parts.
"You're a little late Arung" Wardhana said in his heart.
Adiwilaga looks the most surprised among the others, he did not expect Pandita could be present in the room because he had ordered his men to kill Pandita.
"Had something happened to you, sir?" wardhana asked quietly while looking at Adiwilaga.
"There were those who tried to kill the master's servant, but all had been taken care of by Mr. Arung, at this time the criminals were being examined by him in the main detention room of Malwageni," replied Pandita as she stepped in. He saluted Sekar Pitaloka before sitting right next to Adiwilaga.
"They're being held in the main detention room?" adiwilaga's face changed instantly, he perfectly understood how tight the main holding room was. Prisoners for war criminals were only allowed to be entered by the King, the coach and the main commander of the elite forces of the south Wind.
Adiwilaga was increasingly panicked because it meant that at any time he would not have access to meet his men except with the king's permission.
"Sorry sir, how did Arung get into the main custody?" ask one of Adiwilaga's supporting ministers.
"Ah, I forgot to tell you that His Majesty's envoy asked me to appoint Arung as the main commander of the south Wind, then since I received the order, Arung automatically became the main commander.
Arung will also lead the investigation of the attempted rebellion and the kidnapping of Mr. Pandita. This is a direct order Your Majesty, please speak if anyone objectes," Wardhana replied firmly.
Adiwilaga's minister supporters began to look worried, no more smiles on their lips. The presence of Pandita and the re-emergence of Arung with a higher position changed the situation quickly. Pandita and his followers were like being squeezed by a large rock that would slowly kill them.
"He's planned it all, you fucking Wardhana," said Adiwilaga in his heart.
"Mr Pandita, the queen's mistress allows you to talk, please give your opinion," Wardhana said.
"What you say can ensnare yourself, be careful in speaking" Adiwilaga whispered to Pandita.
"At least I didn't die in the hands of criminals" Pandita quickly quipped.
"You!"
"I'm sorry if the servant comes late to the queen's wrestling, the servant present in this place wants to convey the truth. What you're worried about is already happening, I saw for myself how the examiner officials played with the royal financial statements and enjoyed the money.
The servant is not uninvolved and the servant is ready to bear all the punishment for the fault of the servant. Maybe if this problem is opened it will drag many officials and create a little chaos in the palace but if left unchecked then not only the chaos that will occur, Malwageni will be destroyed slowly. Servants just hope there is a leniency for us who admit it" Pandita said out loud.
"The queen's wrestling, what was delivered.." Uncompleted Adiwilaga spoke Sekar Pitaloka snapped at him.
"Enough Mr Adiwilaga! there's a time you talked, you forgot I asked him to talk?"
Adiwilaga instantly fell silent, she lowered her head to hide her pale-looking face.
"Continue" said Sekar cooler.
"As a solemnity of the servant and some ministers to uncover all, I am ready to provide some evidence of the financial use of the kingdom which does not correspond to the report."
"So you all agree with my decision to re-examine the kingdom's financial statements?" ask Sekar Pitaloka.
"Hamba is ready to accept Gusti's order of the queen," Pandita replied slowly which followed a nod of dozens of other ministers, only Adiwilaga and four ministers were still silent.
The atmosphere of the room became quiet, all aware of the problem this time would cause a major upheaval when half the ministers were involved.
Although later in the investigation did not get a significant fight but arresting more than half of the ministers involved will obviously shake the palace.
"Your wish is fulfilled Mr. Adiwilaga, almost all ministers agree with the queen's wrestling decision and I hope you agree to it even if you don't nod" Wardhana, who has taken full control of the meeting, said.
"Hamba understood," Adiwilaga replied softly, no more arrogance and a smile on his face, at this time he had lost everything to Wardhana.
Adiwilaga never thought that if Wardhana could read all his plans and use them to counterattack, there was now not a single shred of strength left to fight back.
Adiwilaga, the most powerful minister in the Malwageni has been abandoned by his followers who tried to save themselves.
Pancaka seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, he could not imagine what if it had supported Adiwilaga.
"Rear is really lucky to have loyal followers like Uncle Wardhana," said Pancaka in his heart.
"Okay, Mr. Patih please read my word," said Sekar Pitaloka slowly.
"Hamba received the order," Wardhana lowered her head before unrolling the scroll in her hand and began to read it.
"That word was prepared from the beginning? he is absolutely certain that he will win this fight" Adiwilaga said in his heart as he looked at the scroll in Wardhana's hand.
"Nobody can precede the authority of the Malwageni king and no one is more worthy to speak the rules of the court than the king. This decree was made to regulate all government and financial affairs of the palace which is binding for all.
Decided to reopen the case of attempted rebellion that occurred at the time of His Excellency Arya Dwipa because of many irregularities in the decision of the examiners at that time.
Decided to re-examine all reports of the financial use of the kingdom to be led by the queen of Tungga Dewi with the prince of Pancaka.
Giving full power to the Commander-in-Chief of the southern wind forces to investigate the kidnapping of Minister Pandita under the orders of the trainer Malwageni," Wardhana said.
"We have all received orders from the queen" the ministers said.
Adiwilaga lowered his head while closing his eyes, there was nothing else he could do because now Wardhana had mastered the palace completely.
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Sabrang had been practicing swordsmanship for a whole day with Revelation Tama but he was still not allowed to read the book first.
Sabrang was only ordered to attack him with a controlled stance without being given any clue.
One that Sabrang understood during the fight, although maybe his strength and swordsmanship are superior and varied but Revelation Tama can still compensate for his sword movements.
Tama's revelation was so calm in dodging every attack and occasionally counter-attacking. Although sometimes Sabrang is able to suppress but there is not the slightest doubt in the eyes of Revelation Tama, he seems very confident to win the fight even though the power of Sabrang with the Fire Dragon is very large.
"If you still do not understand the true meaning of the sword itself, then no matter how powerful the moves you use, I will always be able to find your gap," Revelation Tama suddenly turned his sword, and then I will always be able to find your gap, he increased the speed of arriving before repelling Sabrang with the III level of the Skyscraper's sword stance.
"How can his movements continue to change?" Sabrang was forced to jump back when a sword almost hit his body.
"Tread of heaven and earth," the left arm of Revelation Tama hit Sabrang's stomach quickly which sent him bouncing off several steps.
"What does that sword mean? what's just a tool for killing?" ask Wahyu Tama while sheathing his sword.
"What is the real sword?" Sabrang scrunched his forehead confused.
"You are really slow in understanding something, sit down I will explain something to you," said Wahyu Tama upset.
"It is only fitting that every slash of your sword is not too deadly, even if it is very fast. I can't help but think of what really hindered your swordsmanship all along other than your weak wrist, should with such a high talent you be able to be much stronger than you are right now. Do you know what this sword means?" Wahyu Tama planted his sword right in front of Sabrang.
Sabrang shook his head slowly, he really did not understand the meaning of the question of Revelation Tama because to his knowledge, the sword is a weapon to fight.
"Do you know what this sword is made of?" ask Wahyu Tama slowly.
"Iron?" answer Sabrang confused.
"Right and you know how this sword was created? the sword is the highest way of life for martial world warriors, there are many life meanings of a sword and if you only consider a sword as a weapon then you will never develop even with the greatest talent.
The sword teaches us to go through all the processes of life calmly in order to become stronger. How an iron prepared itself to be tortured, tempered and burned to the red, beaten thousands of times, gilded with water repeatedly. A long process and ‘torture’ very very painful before becoming a best sword.
The sword can also be symbolized as a protector, as the face of justice, the meaning of courage and struggle, so do not call the sword a tool of murder because it is not a sword that kills but its user.
If you are able to instill the meaning of the sword in your heart then you will believe in yourself and go through each fight as a forging for you to become stronger. You will not choose the wrong path because the way of the sword corresponds to its meaning as a protector, as the face of justice, courage and a symbol of struggle.
Believe me when the sword has fused with your heart then you can defeat me with just a few moves. Understand that before you learn the supreme swordsmanship of Sabdo Palon," said Wahyu Tama closing the training today.
Sabrang was speechless when he heard the words of Revelation Tama, he did not expect that the meaning of a sword could be very deep.
"What exactly was my goal in practicing swordsmanship all this time?" sabrang said in his heart, he stared at the departure of Revelation Tama before closing his eyes to meditate.
"Son, are you.." Anom hasn't finished talking, Sabrang has cut his words.
"For this time let me choose my own way of sword Anom, can you not talk to me for one night?"
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The lesson that can be learned from this chapter is to Find your own match path of Singles warriors.... VOTE is one of the paths to incompetence....