THE SUN GOD SWORD
The Swarnadwipa Government
When he no longer even heard his heartbeat, or heard his own sigh. Just then Sungsang Geni suddenly saw a blue colored light moving slowly filling his still-covered eyes.
Is it the color of natural energy? I don't know Sungsang Geni doesn't know what it really is, but he can feel the blue color so calm and so heavy.
When the young man opened his eyes, the blue light was still clearly visible hovering over the vast expanse of sea. This was the first experience he felt, as if it was not night time now because the world was filled with beautiful colors.
Even the young man could see, the color onto the brass came out from within the earth and floated up to several meters from the ground surface. He could also see, the trees giving off a clear and slightly greenish glow.
A little while later, each color clumped then swirled around and formed an energy ball that floated right in front of Sungsang Geni. It looks like the earth, but it shines brightly.
“What is this? Is this natural energy?” Sungsang Geni did not understand yet, but the energy just suddenly shot forward towards him and entered right in the middle of the chest.
“AHKKK!” the young man cried out in pain, until he fell down and rolled on the surface of the plank floor.
Wait for the floorboards?
“Geni! Geni!” there was the sound of Cempaka Ayu banging on the door, making the young man suddenly awake from a dream. “What art are you okay?!”
Sungsang Geni swept a glance, this place is his room and not a vast expanse of sea. He again examined his chest that felt tight, then tried to stand even though the sweat soaked all over his body.
“Geni! Are you all right? Open the door so I can get in?” Cempaka Ayu was getting worried.
“I'm fine!” Sungsang Geni hurriedly opened the door of his room, and apparently Cempaka Ayu and the owner of the food stall were already at the door with anxious faces. “Just a nightmare, not a problem.”
Cempaka Ayu sighed heavily, then went inside the young man's room pouring a glass of drinking water for Sungsang Geni. “Drink slowly, it will soothe you.”
“Then, I will prepare our travel supplies later.” Surailarang then resigned.
“Fajar has arrived, soon we will go.” Cempaka Ayu then left Sungsang Geni himself, he believed the young man needed time alone to calm his mind. “If you need anything, call me immediately.”
“Cempaka...” Sungsang Geni called out before the girl stepped out the door. “Thank you, ma'af has worried you.”
Cempaka Ayu smiled slightly, then immediately passed leaving the young man alone. “What happened exactly? He's been acting weird ever since he arrived at this place.”
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When the sun started to rise, Surailarang left the restaurant on her daughter by hiring 10 great warriors to keep watch from the bandits who might come back.
She also asked her sister who was next to the village to accompany her daughter, afraid that something bad might happen.
“My lord swordsman, I have prepared a bigger and more comfortable horse carriage for our trip.” Surailarang shows a large horse-drawn carriage with 6 black horses larger than the horse belonging to Sungsang Geni.
“I hope your horses are not as scared as our horses.”
“What's the matter, sir?” ask Surailarang.
Not yet dry his saliva, Commander Ireng came out from inside the wagon while sniffing a few times and staring at Surailarang sharply.
“Not to be afraid, he won't eat anyone.” Sungsang Geni then patted the head of Commander Ireng, as soon as the animal behaved like a small puppy, sat down and steadied the man with a slu. “He is our friend, he is harmless. So do you still intend to take our trip?”
Surailarang looked doubtful, as well as her daughter who looked at Commander Ireng without blinking, even the 10 warriors hired by Surailarang had already drawn their swords to prepare for alert.
“Of course you will drive you, Mr.” Surailarang opened the horse carriage door. “Please bring the animal in first.”
Cempaka Ayu smiled slightly, then stepped first in the accompaniment of the commander of Ireng who once sniffed his muzzle towards Surailarang.
“I will be a horse coachman.” said Surailarang hurriedly climbed to the top of the coachman's seat.
Once again Sungsang Geni shook his head, then entered into a horse carriage that had a large jade slip. And yes, in the horse carriage there is a comfortable seat and some supplies.
According to Surailarang, passing through the middle lane will cut the time to 3 days until arriving at the center of the royal capital Swarnadwipa. In addition to being straight, the path they were about to cross also had a path that was not bad. The horse will run without hindrance.
A few minutes later they had left the restaurant, and were speeding away. When he found the T-junction, Surailarang took to the right lane and began to leave the coast.
Cempaka Ayu glanced over from the window of the carriage, as they began to leave the roaring blue sea. While Commander Ireng again snored on a soft pedestal that was arranged in such a way at the bottom of the train.
Not long after, Sungsang Geni opened the carriage door at the front, then sat down near Surailarang who was busy controlling the pace of the horse.
“Master, why not just be in the horse carriage, outside very hot!” Surailarang asked.
“In the train makes my stomach feel nauseous,” replied flat Sungsang Geni.
Surailarang just a small smile, not so concerned about it even though the seat feels cramped should be shared with Sungsang Geni.
“Uncle? Explain to me, about this Negri?”
Surailarang did not reply, he turned to Sungsang Geni a few times before starting his story.
Swarnadwipa was a prosperous and highly developed kingdom, they were good at making friends with other kingdoms through trade and political cooperation. The influence of Swarnadwipa in other countries makes this country famous and highly respected.
There were many foreign traders who stopped by Swarnadwipa, generally buying spices such as nutmeg. That is why there are many nutmeg farmers that Sungsang Geni met on his journey.
Since from the ancestors of Saylendra, Swarnadwipa has started to develop rapidly into a famous country thanks to their skills in business. The Swarnadvipa, conquered the region without having to with bloodshed.
“When a country always depends on Swarnadwipa, then that country has become our power.” Surailarang said proud.
Nevertheless, Swarnadwipa cannot cooperate with the Java plain, there is no access road to the place. The sea was filled with storms or demon-filled mountains, none of which could be easily passed by the merchants.
“Because of that, our kingdom expanded trade to the north. Because there are many countries that are interested in working with Swarnadwipa.” Surailarang while chuckling small.
“If our country had thoughts like yours, there might not be such a disaster right now.” Sungsang Geni said softly, aware of the mistakes of his ancestors who loved to fight.
Note: This story is only fictitious, do not equate it with Balaputradewa of the real Saylendra dynasty from Java.