The Metaverse World
Hidden Strategies and Forgotten Rulers
The massive invasion of Java Dwipa arrived as lightning struck, destroying Gili Raja Island in a very short time.
In the fifth month, on the 24th, Gayatri Rajapatni led an army from the north side and successfully captured Banmelang Village. The next day, on the 25th, Tribhuwana Tunggadewi led an army from the south side. After a fierce battle that lasted all day, they finally captured the Village of Lombang.
The destruction continued when, on the next day, with three Intermediate Villages as the core targets, these three forces quickly swept through the Gili King Island territory. They managed to take control of every village in just two days, shaking the island.
Asta Agung Demang Village, Nangger Village, Kotapang Village, Keloang Village, Salimien Village, Mizel Village, and Slebor Village, all fell one by one. When the locals woke up, they realized that their mastery of territory had changed hands.
The reincarnation hall in Jakarta witnessed a wave of players who continued to bounce back. To the uninitiated, it looks like a great war has erupted. Who knew that these players had previously been killed in their territory?
The whole of Gili Raja Island was heard screaming and shaking under the control of the Javanese forces of Dwipa. In less than a week, more than half of Gili Raja Island has fallen.
Gili Raja Island felt surprised, East Java was surprised, even the entire region of Indonesia was shocked. Who would have guessed that the Regent of Gresik had such a grand ambition to use his army and attack Gili Raja Island like this?
About the commotion created by Heru Cokro, the IKN Alliance remained calm and unfazed. They do not seem to be intending to interfere in this conflict. Many nobles on Gili Raja Island sought help from them, but all of those pleas were rejected without exception.
There were rumors circulating that the IKN Alliance might be afraid or not dare to accept this challenge. Heru Cokro himself did not show an arrogant attitude. In his view, there are two main reasons for this.
First, the IKN Alliance would not gain any benefits by meddling in this conflict. They would not allow themselves to be used as a tool by the other party.
Second, they cannot be disturbed at this time, as they are preparing their own military actions. After passing through the vacuum period, both the members and the internal forces of the IKN Alliance had eliminated all differences between them.
They realized that the only pressing issue was how they could ascend to the position of Regent. Without it, all other efforts would be in vain. They also realize that they have to move fast. Rebel forces were their main target, and by defeating them, the merit points gained would be far greater than just participating in an ordinary battle.
This is when, the true extermination of the rebellion on the main map begins.
Since the IKN Alliance chose not to intervene, Heru Cokro was relieved. In order to manage the ten territories he had just conquered, Heru Cokro decided to send four directors to Gili Raja Island. Each director will be responsible for one important aspect in the management of the region.
Gajah Mada, with his discretion in selecting troops, will assist in the formation of troops from the prisoners who have been arrested. Kawis Guwa will be in charge of selecting civil servants and assigning roles to them in the administration of the territory. Sengkuni will be in charge of law and order and conduct an investigation into individuals deemed influential. Siti Fatimah will focus on rebuilding the already battered economy of the region.
Each director brought in a number of assistants to assist them in taking care of these tasks in the various regions of Gili Raja Island.
While Heru Cokro remained in Java Dwipa, overseeing the overall situation, the development of the situation on Gili Raja Island became more interesting. With the current situation and the momentum it had, it seemed that the entire Gili King Island would soon fall into their hands.
However, in June, the third date, the situation on Gili Raja Island underwent a sudden change. With more than half the territory of Gili Raja Island having fallen and the IKN Alliance unhelpful, one of the local lords, Zainal Sigit, decided to take a bold step.
Zainal Sigit is the ruler of Banbaru Village, which also belongs to the category of Intermediate Villages. Its strategic location in the south-central part of Gili Raja Island makes it still relatively safe today, given the attacks of troops from the north and south sides.
Meeting hall in the Ruler Manor.
Zainal Sigit sat dashingly in the seat of the ruler, arranging this meeting. On his left, there were five other nobles who had territories in the mid-south region of Gili Raja Island. Among them, a young man about twenty years old named Hozni seemed to be a little uneasy. His village, Aenganyar Village, was on the verge of collapse due to the rapid attack of the southern forces. Therefore, Hozni was very enthusiastic in this meeting.
To the right of Zainal Sigit, two men stood with a strong background. The first was an old man with a face full of tenderness, Raden Tumenggung Ario Suryowinoto. He was a subordinate of Zainal Sigit and also the most important civil servant in the Banbaru region. Although his ability was not enough to manage everything, he remained a capable IV-th Regent in the Dutch colonial era.
However, living under the shadow of Zainal Sigit made him look inferior and helpless.
Raden Tumenggung Ario Suryowinoto (King Rank)
Dynasty: Madura
Identity: Prime Minister of Banbaru Village
Profession: PNS
Loyalty: 80
Power: 30
Intelligence: 70
Policies: 70
Privileges: Correct (Increase territorial honesty by 40%), Talent promotion (increase talent development in the region by 25%)
Evaluation: With him at the helm, everything will be safe. Form miracles and good relationships with people he knows.
Moreover, there was a middle-aged general who looked extremely sharp and handsome, with a sword-like face. His appearance caused an immediate sense of fear. This is General Untung Suropati.
The middle-aged general is best known for his "Fortunate War Theory of Suropati," which describes his skill in strategy and how to defeat stronger enemies.
Good thing Suropati (King Rank)
Dynasty: Mataram
Identity: Major general of Banbaru Village protection division
Profession: Advanced General
Loyalty: 80
Commando: 75
Power: 45
Intelligence: 55
Policies: 70
Privileges: Motivation (Increase troop morale by 30%)
Review: General advisor. Utilize his knowledge to fight difficult battles and achieve unexpected victories.
Although Untung Suropati may have been weaker than some of Dwipa's other Javanese generals, he was still an outstanding general. His most outstanding skill was in his strategy and ability to win battles that seemed impossible to win.
Raden Tumenggung Ario Suryowinoto and Untung Suropati, a bureaucrat and a general; both are valuable assets of Zainal Sigit.
Zainal Sigit was a humble individual. Despite having two influential figures in his territory, no one outside was aware of this. Only in an urgent situation, he was willing to reveal his trump card.
The presence of these two figures gave a bit of confidence to the five rulers gathered there. In their respective territories, they also had one or two historical figures. However, it is rare for such names to appear in the historical record. Even some of them are not in the historical record at all.
The conversation in the meeting hall became more and more serious when Zainal Sigit, the ruler of Banbaru Village, started talking. "Brothers, we are currently in a very precarious situation. Three Intermediate Villages had fallen into enemy hands, and Aenganyar Village, led by Hozni, was also under serious threat."
Hozni, who from the beginning seemed agitated, gasped to hear his name mentioned by Zainal Sigit. He soon rose to make his contribution to the conversation. "Brothers, I know that Aenganyar Village is in a very difficult situation right now. But I promise you, we will fight with perseverance and will not give up."
Raden Tumenggung Ario Suryowinoto, a wise bureaucrat, added, "We have some plans that we have been preparing all along. For now, it's important that we build a common force and plan our actions together to deal with this threat."
Fortunately Suropati, known as an accomplished general, gave his view, "We must be wise in our strategy. We must not waste our resources and our team. We must find a gap in the enemy's defense and use our knowledge to gain victory."
They all felt that it was time to take decisive action and combine their strength to fight an increasingly powerful enemy. Although these figures might not be as well known in the outside world, they possessed invaluable influence and knowledge in an attempt to defend their territory.