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When Destiny Played with Courage and Betrayal
No one expected that the alliance forces would deal a fatal blow to Raden Kurupati at that time. Ditya Yamahgriwa saw an opportunity when the rebel forces were divided, then led the alliance forces into battle. They managed to destroy the northern and eastern forces within four days.
The northern general, Suyutsuh, died in battle, while the eastern general, Mayasura, and his deputy, Dursasana, were captured by the alliance. In addition, some minor generals were also separated and caught up in internal conflicts between nobles.
Victory in the first battle raised the morale of the alliance troops quickly. They were no longer even worried about the southern and western forces, but instead directly attacked Anom Village.
Dursala and Raden Kurupati are in charge of the defense of Anom Village. Dursala led thirty thousand guards to guard the village. Although Raden Kurupati has a remarkable memory, he was unable to do much when their base was attacked. The only option was to call back the southern and western armies to save the king.
However, Raden Kurupati is unaware that he has fallen into a trap set by Ditya Yaahgriwa. Ditya Yamahgriwa attacked Anom Village with the intention of inviting relief troops, then changing his target.
An unexpected tragedy occurred. The southern and western troops who rushed back to the place of war were ambushed. Within just two days, both forces were smashed apart. The southern general, Wisapati, the western general, Jalashanda, and several minor generals were killed or captured.
This battle was a total victory for the alliance army. They not only recruited many rare generals, but also managed to capture many prisoners. Their spirit reached its peak.
Roberto's prestige and reputation in Jakarta naturally increased. The only one who may not be friendly with him in Jakarta may be only Pindad Village.
Abraham Moses, a member of the Java Dwipa Alliance, was naturally expelled from the alliance forces and became a passive observer in this war. After annihilating the southern and western forces, the alliance forces began to encircle the village of Anom.
At the gate of Anom Village, Raden Kurupati saw the flow of troops with a sad expression on his face. He never imagined that even after being revived, he could not change such a cruel destiny.
Dursala approached and tried to convince Raden Kurupati, "General, let's try to escape. Even if I have to die, I'm sure I can protect you."
Raden Kurupati, with an expression that showed desperation, replied, "Running away? Where are we going? Even if we manage to escape, we will be forced to live in hiding for life. Is there a real difference between that and death?"
Dursala tried to convince him, "If we survive, we won't need to live in fear for life!"
However, Raden Kurupati remained firm in his decision, "You need not try to persuade me. Let me die along with the village."
In the Vishnu calendar, on 22 June, the alliance forces launched their final assault on Anom. The Anom Village defense forces saw death as an inevitable reality. The hundreds of thousands of civilians inside the village were all loyal supporters. In this battle, they bravely showed the alliance troops the meaning of courage and loyalty.
In the relentless assault and with the use of trebuchets and scaling ladders, the alliance forces finally broke through the defenses of Anom Village after five days. The losses they suffered during this siege even exceeded the total losses in all previous battles.
This news makes the entire territory of Indonesia in an uproar. In just half a year, Jumeneng Nata's powerful Puntadewa army had been destroyed. This achievement made them widely respected and recognized.
Roberto's reputation and fame soared, that he pursued the fame of Heru Cokro. Based on the merit points gained in this battle, Roberto even reached the rank of Camat III.
The Hartono Brother will soon be upgraded into a larger subdistrict territory. After successfully capturing Anom Village, the atmosphere within the alliance army became extremely complex. This battle brought great results, with the alliance warriors capturing Mayasura, Dursasana, Dusata, and even Jalashanda. In addition, there were also twenty low-level generals captured along with eighty thousand prisoners of war. With so many results, the big question is how will they split the spoils.
Another concern is how to manage territory previously held by rebel forces, especially Anom Village. This is a highly desirable strategic area. The interest involved in this matter was enormous, and the wise nobles did not wish to give too much of an advantage to the Hartono Brothers, who had all along already earned many rewards from the previous battle.
Roberto has big ambitions. He saw an opportunity to destroy the alliance forces and take control of the entire Jakarta area if successful in this battle. However, he could not underestimate the policies of the smart nobles. They were very careful and would not let the Hartono Brothers gain anything without careful consideration.
During the course of the war, whether in terms of the number of generals, military equipment, or combat power, the Hartono Brothers always sent personnel superior to other regions. Because of this, the other rulers felt the need to form an alliance to compensate for the strength of the Hartono Brothers. After discussing for five days, they finally reached an agreement on how to divide the spoils.
In the end, the Hartono Brothers would get Jalashanda and two other generals, as well as ten thousand prisoners. Since Anom Village was too far from their territory, Roberto had no other option but to accept this division.
An alliance group consisting of five nearby regions would manage Anom Village together. After the division of the spoils, the alliance was dissolved, and everyone returned to their respective territories.
Roberto rode his horse and looked towards the village of Anom which had fallen into the hands of the alliance. He muttered, "The benefit I gave you today will definitely come back to me one day."
Although the rebellion had ended, the impact caused only a slight ripple in the chaos of Indonesian territory.
The second year of chaos still shows no signs of ending. As it enters the second half of the year, various regions begin to surround and fight the surviving rebel forces.
In the central plains, Gatotkaca Jumeneng Ratu ruled decisively. The Kediri region became the headquarters of Wijiono Manto, while Nadim Makaron and Jogo Pangestu controlled Surabaya. In Malang, Maria Bhakti led an alliance army consisting of other members of the Dewi Urangayu Alliance. These three regions, like the plots on a chessboard, dominated the central plains.
The district of Indonet is one of the closest to the center of the rebellion. In contrast to Abraham Moses, Maria Bhakti had managed to form an alliance with other members of the Goddess Urangayu to confront the rebel forces.
Although Wijiono Manto, Nadim Makaron, and Jogo Pangestu may have disagreements between them, their common interests facing rebellion remain a top priority. The central plains cover a much larger area than Jakarta, and pursuing a feat as big as Roberto achieved is almost impossible.
They had begged for help from various parties, but unfortunately, no one was willing to send in additional troops. The situation resembled the dilemma facing Heru Cokro.