Pendekar Batari Mahadewi: The Journey to Find Your Self
Episode 23 Second Meeting
That commotion outside was the pursuit that the two city warriors had done to someone in all-black clothes. Near the inn, the black-clothed man finally stopped his running and suddenly attacked the soldier who was chasing him.
The sudden attack was not ready to be received by the city's soldiers so the two suffered quite serious injuries. After which, the figure that was being chased just now disappeared.
There was a crowd of people who saw the two soldiers lying with serious injuries even though they were not dead. Batari Mahadewi decided to go out for a while and provide help as necessary.
With the opening of the third seal, Batari Mahadewi's ability to recover injured people is getting better. Soon he drained his energy, restoring the condition of the two soldiers so that they were no longer in critical condition.
“Please take this soldier to the clinic for advanced treatment.” Batari Mahadewi. Then he entered the inn, followed by Niken and Jalu who did not comment on seeing his sister's action.
“Did you recognize the figure who attacked the soldier earlier?” Ask Batari Mahadevi.
“No.” Said Jalu. Niken also said no.
“That person is one of the Black Bats members. I didn't think we'd meet with the group again I'm sure they're here because of some bad intentions.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Good if they come here again. I will settle my affairs with that cowardly Black Bat Chief.” The word Niken can not forget the sneaky attack carried out by the Black Bat Chief even though it is actually legitimate for anyone to attack in various ways to paralyze his enemy.
“So we will survive first in this city?” ask Jalu.
“Do you think?” Ask Niken
“It doesn't matter if we want to find out in advance the purpose of their arrival here. It means we'll stay longer. Maybe we need to also do something that makes money, considering the supplies provided by teachers are getting thin.” Said Jalu.
“What can we do to make money?” ask Niken.
“I know, but this is gonna sound ridiculous to you. Just as I was walking around, I found a battle arena. Any swordsman who is willing to fight and watch a lot of people will get paid from the manager of the arena.
I can try it, and disguise my face with a mask, and fight in an ordinary way so as not to arouse suspicion.” Kata Jalu gave me an idea.
“Interesting. You don't mind doing it?” ask Niken.
“Of course it's okay. All as entertainment. Perhaps fighting without using energy in it is difficult as well.” Said Jalu. “Alright, let's continue with this plan tomorrow. Now we rest first.” Jalu entered his room, as well as Niken and Batari Mahadewi.
The next day, as they were about to get out of the inn to take a walk and look for food, two of the city's soldiers came to the inn. Ask the owner something.
“Sorry sir, did the young lady who helped our colleague yesterday still stay here?”
“Yes sir, it's they're walking there.”
The two soldiers immediately rushed towards Batari Mahadevi.
“Nona...wait miss..” Call that soldier.
“Uncle warrior calls me?” Batari said Mahadewi pretended not to know. He had stolen the hearing the soldier asked the innkeeper.
“Nona.sorry to interrupt. Is it true that the lady who helped our colleague yesterday?” ask one of the soldiers.
“Iya uncle, sorry if I made a mistake. My intention was only to help him, nothing more.” Batari
Mahadevi.
“E..actually the lady please yesterday is the nephew of the Duke. He invited the lady to come to Adipai City Hall residence Jalak Kuning.” Said the soldier relaying his visitation invitation.
“When should I go there?” this morning, miss.
“Can I take my brothers and sisters with me?” ask Batari Mahadevi.
“I don't dare miss. This invitation is only intended for miss.” Said the soldier.
“What do you think of sister?” ask Batari Mahadevi to Jalu.
“Go sister. It is not good to refuse the Duke's invitation. We can wait for sister while walking around the city.” Jalu.
“Alright then, I'll head for City Hall. Later if we do not meet, brother can find me in the city library.” Batari Mahadewi.
“We will guarantee the courtesy of the young lady and moda lord's sister and protect her with our lives“ The soldier told Jalu and Niken.
Of course the soldier thought that Batari Mahadevi was a little girl who had healing abilities. Jalu and Niken almost choked on their saliva when they heard the innocent soldier's words, but still tried as hard as possible to hold back the laughter.
Come miss, follow us.” The soldier said politely. The two soldiers and Batari Mahadevi left for the town hall.
“The soldier did not know that they were carrying a small monster.” Jalu
“Yes, I think this city has dozens of such warriors. Of course they can't face the Black Bats.” Said Niken.
“Which I know, the government does still need soldiers with ordinary abilities to carry out these kinds of tasks. While there are other soldiers who are assigned as spies. They are highly educated and disguised as commoners, merchants, vagabonds, to catch the movements of the city's troublemakers. There are also special soldiers who are divided again according to their duties, namely war soldiers and soldiers of the king's guard.” Jalu said.
“Does sister not miss home?” Ask Niken.
“Ya, sometimes. But maybe not really. In the palace I also very rarely met my father and mother. I spend more time with the soldiers who are training. So, along with teachers and fellow students, I feel like I found family.” Said Jalu.
“But in any case, surely big brother will return to the palace right?” Ask Niken.
“What can I do. My uncle is Mahapatih Swargadwipa. He has no male descendants. I was expected to replace him. That's why my parents sent me to Padepokan Cemara Thousand. I am happy and sad, actually. I was saddened to be sent to study to teachers because it was meant to be omnipotent, not because they wanted me to be someone strong...ah...how to say it..you understand my point?” Said Jalu.
“Ya...it seems I understand..maybe not really understand...ee....?” niken answered while confused to catch Jalu's intention because he thought, Jalu is a lucky person and his parents try their best for him, education and power.
“In other words, I was used as a political tool to guard the nobility of our family. I know, the opportunity I get is certainly a dream of many men. But I feel nothing like a child.but a tool for power.a tool for keeping the family's good name.” Said Jalu.
“Sister remains lucky. I have lost my parents. My teacher right now is my only parent. I have no other family.” Said Niken hiding her sadness, looking far away at the horizon.
Seeing the sadness in Niken's eyes, Jalu secretly regrets having told her about her family. “I will always take care of you Niken, I swear, I will take care of you with my life. Do not equate my words with the words of the soldier who escorted our sister earlier.” Jalu said solemnly, yet sounded funny at the end of his words.
Niken laughed while shedding tears. Those were the words he had been waiting for the most from Jalu, his elder brother. But he did not dare to hope for more. Getting attention and being able to be with Jalu every day was already a beautiful thing for him.
Even so. He views Niken as a special woman and secretly Niken has been occupied
empty space in his heart. Perhaps only Niken was the only reason for him to throw away all the longing for the joy of living in the kingdom and choose the road that is difficult to pass as it is today.
If he had to choose, he would choose to be a traveler and live alone with Niken as a swordsman rather than having to go home and respect all kinds of government rules.
I really want Jalu to express his feelings. But he was worried that Niken would reject him and only considered him a college brother. So he chose to keep his feelings in his heart and did not know when the right time to express it.
Meanwhile, Batari Mahadevi has arrived at the town hall. The soldier invited Batari Mahadewi to wait in the big pendopo, while they reported to his superiors.
Shortly afterwards, Duke Jalak Kuning came out of his residence and welcomed Batari Mahadevi with kindness.
“Welcome here, young lady. Sorry to keep the lady waiting. I didn't think Miss was this young.” Duke's Word. With one look, he knew that Batari Mahadevi was a swordsman. It's just that he does not know the extent of Batari Mahadewi's martial skills.
“Personally, I want to say thank you very much. Without the help of miss maybe my nephew will not survive the attack yesterday evening.” Duke's Word.
“I am truly honored at the invitation and can meet directly with Sinuhun Adipati Jalak Kuning. My name is Batari Mahadewi, a disciple of Ki Gading Putih from Padepokan Cemara Seribu.” Batari Mahadevi introduced himself.
“I didn't think I'd meet Ki Gading Putih's student on this occasion. My grandfather used to study with Ki Gading Putih. And if not wrong, there are currently royal relatives studying there. Raden Jalu Mahapatih's nephew Siung Tigers Beetles.” Duke's Word.
“Betul Sinuhun, I along with two brothers and sisters I take the duties of a teacher. Currently Jalu's sister and Niken's sister are on a walk in the city.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Lho why did Raden Jalu and Miss Niken not invited here?” Ask Duke. “I'll have the guards pick up Raden and Miss Niken. Supposedly, Miss Batari Mahadewi, Raden Jalu, and Miss Niken stayed here while in this city. It is my duty to host Ki Gading Putih's student and nephew Mahapatih.” Said the Duke could not hide his shock because he knew Jalu was in this city. However, the Duke of Yellow Starling has great respect for the family of Mahapatih Siung Tiger Beetles.
Five soldiers of the Duke's personal guard were ordered to find and retrieve Jalu and Niken. While Batari Mahadevi and Adipati continued the conversation.
“Sinuhun, if allowed, I would like to convey something related to Sinuhun's nephew's attack last night.” Batari Mahadewi.
“What does Miss Batari Mahadewi know about last night's assault?” Ask the Duke
“Before we arrived in this city, we had a few days stop at Air Lives village. There we clashed with the Black Bats. We were assisted by priest Liong, the leader of the Sun Temple. The Black Bats finally escaped. Someone who attacked Sinuhun's nephew was one of the members of the Black Bats plot.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Alagain the group. Before I served as Duke here, I had attacked the group. They managed to escape. According to miss, roughly what are they planning?” Duke's Word.
As for that, I don't know Sinuhun yet. They could just pass by. But it could not be so because Sinuhun's nephew had chased them before the fight.“ Batari Mahadewi.
“It's a shame that my nephew and his partner have not completely recovered so I haven't been able to question him.” Duke's Word. “But thankfully the lady helped in time, otherwise it was certain that she would not survive. Alright miss, while waiting for Raden Jalu and miss Niken, miss Batari Mahadewi please enjoy our meal. I'll go to the inner room first.” Duke's Word.
“Thanks a lot Sinuhun. I can wait here while enjoying this treat.” Batari Mahadewi.