Pendekar Batari Mahadewi: The Journey to Find Your Self
Episode 19 Mysterious Attack
Jalu, Batari Mahadewi, and Niken raise their vigilance once they feel the presence of a group of warriors they do not know.
“These shadows have been stalking us since we ate at the store.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Something went wrong. All right, looks like we should relax our bones first and after that we will discuss this matter. Don't forget to leave their leader alive, we need information from him.” Said Jalu preparing.
About 20 people in all black clothes surrounded Batari Mahadevi and his brothers and sisters. The plot was not a low-class swordsman. At least they have good body science so that their movements are very fast and difficult to catch the eye.
“Who are you and what do you want with us?” Said Jalu.
The plot did not answer. The first 5 people suddenly attacked. All three can be knocked out easily by Jalu. While Niken and Batari Mahadewi are still silent, waiting for another attack while watching the movements of the plotters.
Once the first five people could be crippled easily, the remaining 15 people attacked the three of them simultaneously. They did not want to risk attacking with their bare hands like the previous 5, this time using a small knife-shaped weapon that glided at high speed.
Batari Mahadewi, Jalu and Niken began to split up to avoid the attack of knives that gave off the foul aroma.
After a while of evading the attacks, the attackers began to look upset that their knives had not hit the target. They then changed their siege tactics. Those people took out swords that also gave off a foul scent of a sign that the sword had been smeared with an extremely powerful poison.
Before the men attacked, one of them threw flour on Batari Mahadevi and his two brothers. “Tepung poison” Niken says. Niken immediately created a blue ice shield that held the toxins in the air from hitting him and his fellow students.
“We have to clear this up quickly.” Said Niken. Then he created the ice needles and launched them towards the mob. Instantly they all collapsed. “I leave one for you Kak Jalu,” Said Niken.
The one person left in the attack looked terrified to see his comrades collapse instantly in one strike. Of course they chose the wrong opponent. The man was about to run away and Jalu warned him. “Stop or you will experience the worst today.”
The man didn't care, he ran away because he knew he had had the worst day of his life. In one jump, Jalu was already in front of the person, flicking a small fire right at his eel and the person stopped moving with the still smoky eel. That guy's not dead. But his body could not move at all.
“I know you guys were forced to attack us, that's not what you want to say?” said Jalu. “And you know I'll ask, who told you?” That guy's still quiet.
“Did you ever imagine that tonight you would have a grilled ear.” Jalu said as he touched the man's right ear. There was a sense of warmth that spread and the person realized that Jalu intended to burn his ears. She was crying in fear. “Ampun swordsman..” whimper the man.
“Then so quickly tell me who you are and why you attacked us.” Said Jalu.
“We are from the group of black bats. We were only assigned to hunt down and kill master and warrior misses. We never know what the reason is.” Answer the man.
“Hmm. I'll let you live, but I'm sorry, I had to erase some of your memory.” Said Jalu while patting the person's head. As soon as the person collapses and tomorrow, he will not remember what he has experienced for at least the last few years. He also lost his ability.
After the attack, Batari Mahadevi, Niken and Jalu decided not to enjoy the streets that night. They chose to return to the inn. Arriving there, they found their room a little messy.
“It looks like the horde came here first before attacking us on the edge of the forest there.” Said Niken.
“Why were we attacked by Black Bats?” said Jalu.
“Somebody leaked our whereabouts, that we have known too much information about the theft in the grave. “ Says Batari Mahadewi.
“Didn't we just talk to...ah...old....but could it be?” Niken was confused.
“I know since we visited earlier, elders hide something from us.” Batari Mahadewi. “We'd better investigate. Tonight as well. It's good we split up. One went to the elder's house, and one to the weapon workshop. That's all we know so far. “ Says Batari Mahadewi.
“Why should be near the grave again?!” Niken protest.
“It looks like there is quiet.” Said Jalu. “Or do you have another suggestion?”
“No. Looks like you're right.” Said Niken.
The three of them rushed off that night. Niken and Batari Mahadewi headed to the weapons workshop, while Jalu headed to the elder's house.
Sneaking in the dark for the three of them was not a difficult thing. And in an instant each of them had reached their intended place.
Jalu hid in a big tree not far from the elder's house. From there he could spot anyone inside the house. Unfortunately, the house looks empty. Only the occasional elder's wife came out of the house, took a look, then went back inside.
‘It looks like he's waiting for someone. Means the elder is not at home.’ Inner Jalu. ‘Alright, it seems that it is impossible for this house to be a meeting place. But I'll wait a minute.’ Jalu decided to scout the house in a moment.
Meanwhile Batari Mahadewi and Niken had difficulty approaching the workshop area. There are many people outside. “How about we break their attention?” Batari Mahadewi.
“How to?” ask Niken.
“Kakak moves quickly in front of that store, surely the people there will be provoked to chase after brother. At that time I will hide on the roof.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Alright then. Let's do” Niken directly move. He used high speed to cross in front of the shop. Suddenly, the guards who were also warriors were immediately provoked to chase the figure that flashed quickly in front of them. At the same time, Batari Mahadewi managed to jump onto the roof of the workshop without being caught by anyone.
On the roof, Batari Mahadewi detected anyone who was in the workshop. There were many Black Bat members there and Batari Mahadewi was quite surprised to find the presence of elders there.
“You're sure they're Ki Gading Putih's students? Asked the Black Bat Chief to Ki Buyung.
“Yes. Hmm.. You got what you wanted, right? Then when are you going to release my son?” Ki Buyung said withstanding anger, but he could not do anything because he was no match for the Black Bat Leader.
“I told you already, I will release your son if you help me find the grave of the Poison Pillar warrior.” Said the Black Bat Chief.
“I told you I didn't know about it. Why don't you just ask priest Liong yourself?” Said Ki Buyung.
“If I could've dug that grave myself. But it would be suicidal until priest Liong found out. If you do something that makes me angry, I will not hesitate to kill your son before killing your other family.” Said the Black Bat Leader threateningly.
“Mr Huang, I hope you finish my sword soon.” The Black Bat Chief said to the owner of the shop.
“We are trying our best sir..” said Huang Lim, the owner of the store.
Sound of knock from outside, “Masuk.” The Black Bat Leader. “Why is your face as pale as that?” snapped the Black Bat Leader to his men.
“Sorry chairman, 20 shadow warriors Black Bats have been killed while attacking.” Said the Black Bat member who reported it.
“Hmm.. Our opponent is quite tough apparently.” Said the Black Bat Chief.