THE SUN GOD SWORD
Dalo Coral Report
The stormy atmosphere woke Gadhing who was fast asleep, he immediately rushed out to see what had happened out there.
“Mahesa what happened there?” gadhing asked when he met Mahesa at the door of his room. He pointed at a dozen men who came out of the residence of Prince Warkudara.
“I don't know what happened either, but a few minutes ago I had heard the sound of a fight from some people.” Answer Mahesa.
Several large soldiers came out of the door of the Warkudara residence, the soldier was seen dragging something. But Mahesa and Gadhing behind the crowd many soldiers could not be sure what they were dragging.
So Mahesa and Gadhing decided to approach the crowd.
“it is the corpse of an old grandpa!” whispered Gadhing to Mahesa, “What crime did he commit, until it had to die?”
“So please, we better ask the waiters there?” mahesa replied as she approached some tense-faced maidservants.
The servant explained, some people are trying to steal valuables belonging to Prince Warkudara. But their efforts were known by Senopati Karang Dalo.
“Are they all dead?” ask Gadhing.
“It is said that two people are still alive, but the Kingdom of Surasena will not remain silent. Anyone who rioted in the neighbourhood of the Palace was sentenced to death.” Said the Servant.
Gadhing gulped his saliva several times hearing the servant's words. But soon realize the rules applied Surasena Kingdom is already commonly applied by other small kingdoms. The goal was to give the effect of fear to people who tried to riot in the Palace environment.
After a while, a dozen prjurits suddenly approached Mahesa and Gadhing. The dozens of soldiers drew spears at the two of them, leaving Mahesa and Gadhing both shocked.
“What are you doing? we are the guards of the Crown Prince of Majangkara Kingdom! You will be punished for having done this to important guest Surasena!” Gadhing said with a trembling tone, but his words were ignored by the soldiers.
“Majangkara Guards? Don't you know the bandits there, they're all bodyguards from the Little Kingdom. Majangkara!” Dalo Coral said, he pointed at some people lying lifeless again.
Mahesa and Gadhing soon learn it is the four soldiers who are taking part in escorting the Dewangga. Next to the four soldiers were also lying 3 people dressed in white, which now looks more red because of blood.
Two soldiers then walked out of the room, leading two men whose legs and hands were chained. The two men were covered in wounds all over their bodies, with the eyeballs nearly ruptured and swollen. It seemed that some of the soldiers landed the spear hilt onto the faces of the two of them.
“Muksir! Kantu!” pekik Gadhing's.
But the Voice of Ivory did not get an answer, Muksir and Kantu might hear Gadhing's cry but did not have enough manpower to speak a word. Their teeth look toothless, as well as a bloody tongue. His sight of the Dalo Reef had cut off their tongues, when the Surasena soldiers were off guard.
“They will be sentenced to death for trying to commit a crime, it turns out Majangkara soldiers are a collection of bandits. Embarrassing.” Dalo Coral revealed a cynical smile on his lips, “Now you two should also be detained, this case should be investigated further. If it turns out that Majangkara has evil intentions, Surasena will not stay silent.”
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After finishing the breakfast, King Cakra Mandala accompanied by his son Prince Lakuning Banyu invited Dewangga, Nala Setya and Warkudara to discuss the application letter he sent.
They left the palace's dining room, heading towards the grand hall he was waiting for filled with books, maps and interesting paintings. Dewangga knows some paintings hold mysteries that are difficult to solve.
Dewangga sat between Nala Seyta and Warkudara, making his mood not so comfortable. Across a beautiful jade table with precious stone knickknacks, King Cakra Mandala and Lakuning Banyu sat nearby.
“You must ask, why did I send that letter to all the Kingdoms?” Cakra Mandala began his words, and both the Dewangga and the other two Crown Princes were about to ask that question.
Among the three Crown Princes, Warkudara was the most face-seeking, so he said as gently as possible to attract the heart of King Cakra Mandala. “Ma’af me Your Majesty, if you do not mind, what reason makes you do it.”
“My daughter is very beautiful and gentle in heart she is a woman who becomes a symbol of kindness to other women in this Country. I as his father want a suitable partner to be with him.” said King Cakra Mandala.
“I understand how you feel, Your Majesty, that man should be from a rich and tested kingdom. Like Tombok Kingdom Cliffs.” Warkudara.
From earlier Dewangga held his hand not to slap, hearing the way said Warkuda, as well as Nala Setya who looked disgusted to see Warkudara.
‘why not called Warkudara the sycophant just’ Inner Dewangga muttered.
“Not necessarily from rich kingdom!” Prince Lakuning Banyu who had been silent, his appearance had the same perspective as Dewangga and Nala Setya about Warkudara. “What we need is a man who can take care of my sister with all her body soul, not just with treasure alone. So we have prepared a sawbara on that.”
“Ehem..” Dewangga mendehem for a while, “Yang Mulia Cakra Mandala and also prince Lakuning Banyu, ma’ me if presumptuous, but if I may ask how the 5 crown princes who are rumored to have died on the way to Surasena. Again I beg ma’af if my question is sassy.” The host immediately saluted.
King Cakra Mandala scrunched his forehead as well as Prince Lakuning Banyu, then they stared at the Dewangga with a question mark feeling. ‘This man, seems more concerned with the crown princes than this.’
“Surasena is investigating the case.” said Cakra Mandala after a long silence, “Surasena Law will not release those who have dared to kill the Crown Prince of the kingdom who is in the power of Surasena.”
“If so I am relieved to hear it!” said Dewangga again.
“We do not know yet what the motive behind the murder was, but for now Senopati Datu Wenda is investigating the case. I personally am very sorry this happened, so we will not be silent.” said Prince Lakuning Banyu.
Dewangga was only silent to hear it, but his feelings were quite relieved to find Surasena did not turn a blind eye about this case. ‘ Geni one question you have answered.’
“Report Your Excellency!” Dalo coral suddenly entered the room, his face looked tense, but Dewangga knew it was just his only ekting, “We have managed to catch some people who tried to steal Crown Prince Warkudara's belongings. The thief is.. the bodyguard of Crown Prince Majangkara.”.