The Metaverse World
The Destruction of the Brotherhood Bandits
While on the other side of the fort, Deputy Director of the Latansa Military Intelligence Division went straight to Joko Tingkir's courtyard after spreading the rumor.
Based on his normal routine, Joko Tingkir will only be in the barracks in the afternoon. He would usually stay in his yard in the morning. Because, the bandits are not used to morning exercises and most of them have a loose discipline. Contrasted with soldiers who have high discipline and are used to training in the morning. This was also the main reason why Ulo Sowo was able to get his troops out of the barracks smoothly.
Coming as an outsider, Joko Tingkir had no one in the fortress and only had three or four servants in his house. So Latansa can sneak in without problems to the study room Joko Tingkir.
"Who?" Joko Tingkir questions with alarm the identity of the intruder.
"Greetings General Joko Tingkir, I am an envoy from Java Dwipa, I bring a message from His Majesty to you."
The study room became quiet for five or six minutes before Joko Tingkir invited Latansa in.
"Lake in!"
Latansa heaved a sigh of relief, and walked into the room. In the middle of the room sat a general holding a war art book. His eyes, ice-cold, "How dare you to infiltrate the fortress and walk into my house."
Latansa replied calmly, “I do not deserve such high praise from you, please forgive me for this uninformed visit. His Majesty appreciates talent, and he has heard of your existence, so he sent me to visit you.” He replied while taking out a letter written by Kawis Guwa and handing it over to Joko Tingkir.
Joko Tingkir opened the letter and caught a glimpse, his rapidly changing facial expression was inexplicable and paused for a moment before he replied, “Your master's goodwill, I have received. But I am indebted to Nogo Sosro for saving my life, and I swear I will not betray him. You can go now. I won't stop you."
Latansa nodded her head, understanding Joko Tingkir's inner conflict between the person who saved her life and the one who valued her talent. It was really a difficult decision to make. But in the end, he still chose to pay his debt to his rescuers and give up his ambitions. Such a respectable and honest man.
Latansa left Joko Tingkir's house but stayed in the fort. He would watch in the shadows and report to his master the situation of the fortress in realtime.
Back to the main hall. Under Ulo Sowo's push, Nogo Sosro's men lost their ground, leaving Nogo Sosro furious, "Damn it, how the support team has not come."
“As of morning, the third commander is not yet in the barracks, we still have to be patient waiting.” His strategist carefully said from the side.
"Damn it, if we keep waiting, they'll just be here to pick up our bodies."
And as Nogo Sosro said, before his reinforcements arrived, Ulo Sowo had barged into the main hall. Nogo Sosro and his remaining troops were besieged. Ulo Sowo who won, proudly and satisfiedly said, “How! Kneel in front of me and bow down! Admit me as your elder brother and your leader, then I will generously forgive your life.”
Nogo Sosro is a man with high self-esteem. How could he swallow such shame and contempt, “Pui! You can kill me or do whatever you like, but you want me to bow down to you? Keep dreaming! That's never gonna happen."
"I offer you the wine of mercy, but you yourself choose the wine of poison, so do not blame me for being cruel!" Ulo Sowo, who was angry with his answer, had a disheveled face, he then gave the murder order, "Kill him!"
In this battle, the bandit company under the leadership of Nogo Sosro had 32 bandits dead, while the remaining 68 surrendered. For 2 companies Ulo Sowo bandits alone had 58 fatalities, 12 bandits with severe injuries, and the remaining 130 were still in battle-ready condition, including 45 elite bandits.
Currently, Joko Tingkir had led 2 companies of supporting bandits to the Brotherhood Hall.
But it was too late, Ulo Sowo had his men gathered at the front door, he said loudly to the reinforcements, “Brother, the once mighty leader is now gone. From now on, I am the new leader in this fortress, all of you should think wisely, Do you want to follow my command, or follow an outsider like Joko Tingkir?”
Joko Tingkir led 200 men with him, but there were only 10 elites among them. Even though it has a slight numerical advantage from the Ulo Sowo army, but its strength is the same. What's more, Ulo Sowo has a geographical advantage. So, of course the side that was not benefited in this battle was Joko Tingkir.
As soon as Joko Tingkir heard the news of Nogo Sosro's death, he shouted with great sadness, “Brother! Ulo Sowo is a rebel and a traitor. He ambushed the Brotherhood Hall and killed such a great leader, such a dishonorable person, of course had to be killed!”
Sadly, not everyone is an honorable man like him. Most of the bandits had decided to side with Ulo Sowo, more than 50 of them had joined him and only Joko Tingkir's loyal troops were left.
Ulo Sowo laughed out loud, “It looks like they support me more. Joko Tingkir, you are just an outside boy, not part of us. Hurry up, leave now, I'll save your life this time. Hurry along! Before I change my mind.” Actually he did not want to start another war with Joko Tingkir to avoid more casualties.
"Kill them!" Joko Tingkir's loyal troops are all extraordinary and courageous.
Ulo Sowo smiled as he sneered, “Hemm, you don't know when to accept someone's good offer and grace. Brothers, respond to their attack!”
With 50 additional bandits, of course Ulo Sowo was more confident to win this battle. So, he gave up his geographical advantage and led his troops out of the Brotherhood Hall, directly against Joko Tingkir outside the hall.
Not far from the battlefield, Latansa was watching the war. Deciding that this was the right time, then quietly walked to a remote corner, pulled the trigger and sent an attack signal towards Java Dwipa. Furthermore, he immediately rushed to the main gate of the fortress.
Just outside the fort, there are Heru Cokro and a platoon army hiding in the forest, waiting for the signal to make an ambush.
While they waited patiently, Heru Cokro pulled General Giri aside, and gave him the command, "General Giri, I give you a secret mission."
"Ready Your Majesty!"
“When we attack later, whatever the situation, your first priority is to eradicate their great leader. Nogo Sosro is a bad guy, but he has saved Joko Tingkir before. To avoid unexpected events, it is better to immediately kill him.”
"Relieve Your Majesty, I promise you he won't outlive today."