The Fire Dragon Sword
A great talent
Ki Ageng was very surprised to see the movement of Sabrang swinging his twigs even though, it was still rough and sometimes the movement was wrong. But what Sabrang displayed before him was already nearing the foundation of the science of the Eternal Flame Sword.
As he remembered, he had never taught any science to Sabrang.
“Does this child steal look, when other students train or indeed his talent is this high,” scorned Ki Ageng while shaking his head in wonder.
Finished demonstrating the basis of the immortal fire sword stance, Ki Ageng called out, saying,
"Sabrang, your movements are amazing even though, some of your footsteps are still wrong. Grandfather wants to ask you, have you ever seen your brother-in-law practice?"
“How can I see them practicing if grandfather day night told me to take water,” Sabrang replied irritatedly, he still feels annoyed if considering his grandfather never wanted to teach silat.
Ki ageng was stunned for a long time staring at Sabrang. How can this child master the basics of eternal Fire Sword science even though it is not perfect, in just one look.
He recalled that even when he was the age of Sabrang, it took him months to master the basics of the Eternal Flame Sword.
“This kid has terrible talent. Is my action this time right to teach this science, what if he uses his knowledge later on the wrong path?” confused muttering.
“Sabrang, grandpa wanted to ask you. Why are you so interested in studying martial arts?” ask ki Ageng suddenly.
Sabrang scratched his head that was not itchy. He looked timid and replied,
“I want to protect grandfather one day, only my only grandfather my family.” The boy looks innocent.
Ki Ageng smiled broadly at Sabrang's reply, he rubbed Sabrang's hair gently.
“Do grandfathers look like they need protection? Listen to grandpa carefully!” exclaimed Ki Ageng while changing his sitting position and looking at Sabrang gently.
“Former grandfather had a teacher named Suliwa. He was the only one who managed to master the science of eternal Fire. The whole world is in an uproar to see the greatness of his knowledge. Almost all of the matchmakers who challenged him ended in defeat. The combination of the Book of immortal flames and his Fire Dragon Sword made him invincible, Even some swordsmen begged to become his disciple, he finally established the Fire Dragon Sword Sect." Ki Ageng told the story and Sabrang listened carefully.
"The longer his prowess is increasingly recognized by all sects in the martial world and the name of the Fire Dragon sect becomes big in a short time. But you know, there is a price to be paid from a science as great and as powerful as the Book of eternal fire. Slowly the land of his nature began to change, he unreservedly killed anyone who dared to fight him.
He was bloodthirsty and wanted to fight.
He told his grandfather that, The sword of the fire dragon and the book of eternal fire have souls in it. The greater the book and its knowledge, the more the soul dominates us. In the end, we are not ourselves. After ordering it to grandfather, he then disappeared along with the Book of eternal flames and his Fire dragon Sword. To this day we all do not know of its existence.”
Ki ageng continued, “That's why fifteen years ago since the teacher disappeared, grandfather replaced him and grandfather decided the Fire dragon Sword sect withdrew from the martial world.”
Sabrang looks to think for a moment and asks, “Means grandfather does not master the eternal Fire Sword perfectly?”
Ki Ageng shook his head slowly and replied, “In the book of eternal fire there are twelve levels of skill and grandfather only mastered until the level of Five. Besides because the level of difficulty in mastering it is very high, grandfather also does not have great inner strength. The book of eternal fire focuses on the inner energy. If forced with energy in a potluck, your body will be destroyed.”
Ki Ageng was seen closing his eyes before continuing his words,
“Sabrang grandfather hasn't taught you eternal Fire because grandpa was afraid you'd be like my teacher. You're different from grandfather, your natural talent is amazing. You know son though, only level five and without the fire dragon sword, sometimes grandfather's fighting lust is out of control. All grandfather disciples only studied eternal fire science to the second level.”
Sabrang then stood in front of Ki Ageng and said, “Grandfather take it easy, for the sake of protecting grandfather I will not lose control,” his promise is full of confidence.
Ki Ageng only smiled faintly looking at his student and muttered, “Hopefully I did not misstep by teaching him this terrible science."
“Well enough today. Remember your grandfather's message! Now do your job as usual!”
“Grandfather still wants me to transport water? Can I just rest today?” Sabrang protested to his grandfather.
“There is no training holiday if you want to be a swordsman like grandfather,” replied Ki Ageng while chuckling and then walking away. In his heart he had already made up his mind to lower the immortal fire swordsmanship on the sabrang.
“Hamba apologize noble queen, let this old man bet on the prince,” said Ki Ageng.
Sabrang could only grumble and obey his grandfather's orders. The following days passed sabrang with training with his grandfather and as before Ki Ageng was always amazed by the development of sabrang.
Until finally, Sabrang mastered the first level of immortal fire swordsmanship.
“You are such a rare child, within five months it is already at level one,” praise Ki Ageng smiling proudly. Sabrang only smiled awkwardly at his teacher's praise.