THE SUN GOD SWORD
Valley
After the great battle, Surasena was still wary if there were any further attacks. They decided to remain hidden on the edge of the valley north of the ruins of the Surasena Wall.
There, the atmosphere is still so beautiful. On the vast grass, facing the large river that flows clear in the fill of giant stones. The thundering waterfall roared right in the corner of the valley, becoming the most favored place Sungsang Geni.
It had been two days that the young man had been imprisoned right at the fall of the waterfall, bare-chested wearing only shorts. No one dared to bully the young man. Yes, he needs time to calm his own mind.
Accosting in the middle of the water was not something that the swordsman liked with that hot aura. But for this time, the coldness that the young man so hated turned into an impingement instead.
It can be said Surasena won in the face of the attack of the Demon Bats. A victory that was truly unprecedented.
As far as the dozens of fathoms from the waterfall, emergency tents stand perfunctory. The roof of dry weeds, branches and twigs as the support of the building. They of course had trouble finding food sources - except for the small amount of mudik fish, but the water was abundant in that place.
When the sun was still slightly tilted to the east - the light was not yet too hot - in Lakuning Banyu's makeshift tent, several great warriors had gathered.
“How is Sungsang Geni?”Asking Ki Lodro Sukmo, somehow the old man began to like the young man of the sun.
“The conditions are very good.” Reply Ki Alam Sakti. “Ya, except young people's diseases.”
“Youth disease?” Little muttering White Stork.
Hearing that, Ki Lodro Sukmo immediately nudged his friend's shoulder, his mouth slightly monstrous. “Did you never feel romance? Your age is old, I will find a widow of seven children for you.”
White Stork smiled wryly, realizing that with this old age, she was still single.
For a moment the atmosphere in the makeshift tent became slightly warm, there was a hint of laughter from the inhabitants of the uninhabitable building.
“Paduka King..” Ki Alam Sakti seemed to think for a moment, looking for the right sentence to say. “Although at this time we have managed to defeat them, but I am sure there will be further attacks. Devil Bats won't let us off just like that.”
“Which you mean maybe, we should draw up another plan. Really?” leg of Lohor Sukmo.
Since the death of Darma Guru, the Mahapatih position appears indirectly occupied by Ki Alam Sakti. He was the most worthy elder to accompany Lakuning Banyu, because in addition to being powerful, Guru Sungsang Geni had a lot of experience in government.
Not answering Lakuning Banyu, Mahesa suddenly gave an input. According to him, they better take shelter at Petarangan Headquarters. For a moment he was certain the Demon Bats would not attack them.
In any case, the enemy suffered an overwhelming amount of losses. Over twenty thousand of his troops were killed in the war. According to Mahesa, they must be currently weighing a plan.
“What you said was true..” Lakuning Banyu stroked his chin several times. “Base headquarters you mean, maybe the best solution for shelter. Anyway we need food and shelter for now.”
“But..” Sabdo Jagat seemed hesitant to say. “Begini, Sungsang Geni intends to go find Cempaka Ayu. What are your thoughts on the young man's decision?”
Everyone went back to silence for a while. Ki Lodro Sukmo did not lust uproot the remaining wine in his lab jug, when it happened White Stork immediately grabbed the wine and upheld it a lot.
“In my opinion, let the young man find Cempaka Ayu.” Saying Steady White Stork. “I don't really know about the world of young people, but I think he should look for it. Like that!” The old man straightened once more the wine, his head clingak clinguk for several times when he found his friends raising eyebrows. “There is wrong?”
Lakuning Banyu gave a small smile, he did not say anything but he would not forbid Sungsang Geni to leave Surasena.
***
Together with Ratih Perindu, Commander Ireng and Siko Danur Jaya sit on a large rock facing towards Sungsang Geni. Of course the three of them knew better than anyone the feeling of the young man, because Cempaka Ayu was their closest friend.
“Gerr...gerr Commander Ireng growled softly, his tail flapping left-right with a glare.
“I heard Geni, will look for Cempaka Ayu,” said Siko Danur Jaya.
“That's how, I intend to accompany him but I don't think it's the best option.” Ratih Perindu said slowly. “Lunar Goddess will not recognize us, for now we do not know whether Cempaka Ayu has been conscious or is still in the control of Goddess of the Moon.”
“There's something I'm afraid of.” Siko Danur Jaya turned towards Ratih Perindu. “What If the Demon Bat catches the girl, I mean the Moon Goddess. Didn't they want that power, Banduwati once said the Moon Goddess is a power cut of the Toxic Mask.”
Instantly Ratih Perindu's face became bad. How did he forget about it? Desiring the Moon Goddess, Banduwati attacked the Snake Valley College a year ago.
None of them could answer that question. Until finally the sun began to lean west, soon it will be night. Sungsang Geni stopped his practice, jumped from where he had been sitting for two days and stopped right in front of his three friends.
“Geni, is your inner energy back?” Siko Danur Jaya gave a thin coat to the young man.
Sungsang Geni smiled slightly, looking no longer an angry look on his face. He wore the clothes that Siko Danur Jaya gave him, before finally sitting in rows facing the thousands of soldiers who were doing a lot of activities.
The thundering of the waterfall became its own hearing, calming the feelings of the four of them. Siko Danur Jaya was about to speak, but in the end chose to be quiet.
Meanwhile Commander Ireng thrust his black muzzle several times, then lay his body beside Sungsang Geni. The usual thing he did was so that the young man could warm his body.
“What I'm worried about is the same thing as you.” Sungsang Geni began to speak. “I'm worried if the Moon Goddess doesn't restore Cempaka Ayu's consciousness. More worry again, if the Demon Bat Leader finds that power.”
“When are you going?” ask Ratih Perindu.
“I'll look for it when the sun starts rising tomorrow.” Sungsang Geni had intended to look for him right now, after his strength had started to return, but waiting until tomorrow morning did not seem to be a bad decision. Everyone must be patient in their actions.
“Can we come?” asked Ratih Perindu, he asked when he already knew the answer.
Sungsang Geni only gave a small smile, he shook his head in disapproval. Then Commander Ireng moved his tail for a few times, his face immediately turned clear.
“Ya.ya...you may come.” Sungsang Geni patted the creature's black muzzle. “But maybe we don't have a meal reserve, can you hold the hunger?”
“Gerr...gerr.
“Hahaha....I'll hold your word.”