The Metaverse World
Rituals Toward War
Prabu Pandu nodded. "Your words are true, is there anyone else who wants to say something?" He looked at Arya Banduwangka.
Arya Banduwangka understood and said, “I agree!"
"We agree!" Sangkuni.
Prabu Pandu laughed happily. “Good, we will start the attack in 3 days. Jendra, do you have any suggestions?”
Heru Cokro was stunned and did not expect that Prabu Pandu would ask for his advice. Fortunately Heru Cokro had long gotten used to such situations, and even when such an authoritative figure asked him, he would not panic. He calmly got up and bowed and said slowly, “Your Majesty, big business like this, I dare not interfere. However, I have one sentence, which is as the representative of the players, I understand them. Although the numbers are few, their equipment is good and cannot be underestimated. Then, I suggest using our players' army to fight them during the battle.”
Prabu Pandu stunned. The reason he asked was to thank his followers for the warning when he was at the foot of Mount Madusakawan. He did not expect Heru Cokro to actually have such a good plan and said, "Master plan like that, we will do as you say."
"Thank you Your Majesty!"
Before the army fought, Prabu Pandu Dewanata and Resi Krepa troops prepared a grand ritual ceremony.
The altar for the ceremony was erected on the outskirts of Hastinapura made of giant stone. The shape is square and 81 meters long by 5 levels, with an area that slowly decreases as it rises. In the south there is the only staircase with a total of 80 steps, reaching the fourth level of the altar. On both sides of the stairs were two giant cowhide drums.
The 4th level altar is the main ritual place, 4 large torches are placed on each corner. In addition, there are also two giant cowhide drums.
The Level 5 altar was the most mysterious. It was 5 meters high and in an octagonal formation, each corner had a rock sticking out where talismans with words and sanskrit patterns were written.
Many flags from various tribes were placed on the east and west sides of the altar, while on the south side stood the flag of Prabu Pandu Dewanata. Only the player's representative, Heru Cokro, had the power to place the flag of the Javanese ruler Dwipa on the north side.
After Heru Cokro put down his flag, the system notification reads.
“System notice: Congratulations to Jendra players, the flag of Java Dwipa has been blessed by Prabu Pandu Dewanata, additional effect of Protection of Gods (can increase the defense of the region by 10%).”
Heru Cokro was very pleased, and asked Mahesa Boma who was standing by his side to remember and keep the flag, as well as bring it back to the region and hang it on the main Tower of the village gate.
Around the altar, there was a vast wasteland. 50,000 Prabu Pandu troops marched on the southern part of the altar.30 thousand troops under the command of Arya Banduwangka lined up neatly on the west side of the altar.40 thousand troops of other soldiers, who were under the command of Arya Banduwangka, marched neatly on the west side of the altar, it is in the east and 8000 players are in the north. So that the hundred thousand more troops surrounding the altar made it look very majestic.
When the ritual begins. The Krepa Rishis preside over the ceremony which ends at 09:00. Then Prabu Pandu read out the calligraphy that insulted the Prabu Temboko warrior, the despicable deeds of Prabu Temboko warriors and gave encouragement to his soldiers.
The last is the ritual dance. The Krepa Rishis carry the women who wear colorful dresses, dance and chant spells.
At the same time, the soldiers began to dance a battle dance that was in tune with the rhythm of the singing. It looked majestic and made all the players amazed.
“Wow, what an amazing!” Hesty Purwadinata said with admiration.
Heru Cokro was not as sentimental as those two beautiful women. “You happy girls like this? Good things are at the end.” As for her tastes and ignorance, the two beautiful women rolled their eyes at her.
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After the ritual ceremony, Prabu Pandu gathered all the troops and marched towards the battlefield.
With the power of Prabu Pandu as the core, Arya Banduwangka as the left wing. The rest of the army is on the right wing, including the player's army.
As the representative of the player, Heru Cokro had the power to set up a formation. He arranged the 2,000 men of the Java Dwipa Alliance to the deepest part of the formation, the other 3,000 men protecting them, and Roberto's forces were in the outermost circle.
Being the deepest looked the most dangerous, but it was good in close combat with Prabu Temboko's army of soldiers and earned battle contribution points. Alternatively, those at the side must fight with the players in the Prabu Temboko camp.
Although Roberto gritted his teeth at Heru Cokro, he had no choice but to swallow his anger.
Not many tactics were going on in this war, only direct battles. Both sides chose a spot and formed a formation. After the command is given, the two will run towards each other and fight. There was no trickery or gimmick in his game.
Prabu Temboko Fort is about 10 kilometers from Hastinapura, and when other soldiers gather in the city, Prabu Temboko knows. Mobilization of that size obviously can not be separated from the investigation of Prabu Temboko soldiers.
With his emotions, how could he withstand such a provocation? He immediately gathered his troops and rushed out of the Prabu Temboko fortress for a life or death battle, between the two emperors.
Both sides had 200,000 people neatly formed along the battlefield. In the end, the distance between the two forces only ranged from 1000 meters.
Prabu Pandu who was standing on top of the carriage, shouted. “Temboko Pumpkin, today is your death day!”
Prabu Temboko did not back down and shouted, “Prabu Pandu, do not be too arrogant. This battle will determine who is right and wrong. Admit your mistake and give up on me, maybe I'll forgive you.”
The five children standing beside Prabu Temboko laughed out loud and mocked.
Prabu Pandu Dewanata could not take it anymore. Then he raised his sword high forward, and shouted out loudly, "Kill!"
"Kill it!" Soldiers from both sides shouted as they attacked each other. A distance of a thousand meters in less than 2 minutes. Blood and flesh splattered, until the ground was stained with blood red.
Anyone who saw the fight from the sky would see that the two forces collided within miles, so it was difficult to discern which one was stronger.
Compared to basic warfare between NPCs, battles between players were much more tactical. The cavalry led the attack with the sword shield soldiers following behind. Even further back were the archers.