Pendekar Batari Mahadewi: The Journey to Find Your Self
Episode 75 Demon Hunt Fire Dragon
Before the sunlight wiped the dew on the leaves, Batari Mahadevi, Jalu, and Niken had far left the Red Moon lake. The three White Ivory Ki disciples had arrived at the Fire Mountain village. As the name implies, there is a volcano that never stops smoking in the village. The volcano is called Arnawama Agni.
The village of Gunung Api is not too crowded. The reason is clear, not many people are willing to take the risk to evacuate at any time when the Arnawama Agni volcano is spewing hot lava. At least, in the village there are still markets, taverns, and lodging. Although the villagers were only a few, but actually the village was often visited by many people from various regions. The main goal is to find knowledge or find a lesson. On the other hand, the village of Gunung Api has a beautiful natural panorama, so many travelers who stop in this village to rest.
If only in the village of Volcano is not prone to natural disasters, then the village will definitely be one of the interesting options to stay settled. How not, the land in the village is very fertile, abundant water sources and never drought even in the long dry season. So, the people who survive in the village live by farming. In addition, they also use the people who visit the village to be a source of fortune. It won't be hard to find food vendors in the village.
Batari Mahadevi, Jalu and Niken were very amazed to see the beauty in the village. Mount Arnawama Agni looks handsome, with its high and steep black cliffs decorated with giant waterfalls that remain clear even though viewed from a distance.
“Kurasa here is the perfect place to cool our minds so far.” Said Jalu.
“Yes, sister is right. It's not wrong that we chose to go through this village. I thought, here we will not only find the fire dragon demon, but also a beautiful sight once.” Said Niken excitedly.
“According to Sister, is there a fire dragon demon here?” ask Jalu to Batari Mahadewi.
“Yes, there are a few. Let's just lure one of the weakest. I'm not sure if we have to deal with the oldest stealth living at the bottom of the crater. It could be that the fire dragon demon will be much stronger than the red dragon we met at the lake last night.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Sister Niken can make clothes from the skin of the fire dragon for me, right?” ask Niken.
“Not that I have made clothes for sister several times!” answer Niken.
“Yes but this is different.” Tungkas Jalu's.
“Could have. What the hell does brother.” not do Said Niken.
“Hahaha, you can't cook.” Jalu teases Niken. The two return to the same old days, close and ridiculed each other, to the point of not knowing how to say love.
“Come we soon find a tavern.” Said Jalu. The three began walking into the village, passing through the market, and found several taverns that looked crowded by people looking for breakfast. Most of them were people who stopped in the village.
“We order three servings of food, uncle.” Jalu said to the shopkeeper.
“Menu what do young masters want?” ask the waiter.
“Any uncle, the best for our breakfast.” Answer Jalu.
“Good, young master. Please wait a minute.” The waiter went to prepare Jalu's order. His face holds a question mark because he saw the clothes of the three guests looked messy, especially Batari Mahadewi clothes that had been chaotic in color and shape. Fortunately, the strange clothes he was wearing could still cover his golden-coloured metal arms.
Of course, the appearance of the three White Ivory Ki disciples was far from neat because they had no time to buy new clothes after the fight at Red Moon lake. All three choose to forage first before doing anything else, such as shopping for new clothes.
“It looks like our appearance is too eye-catching.” Said Jalu.
“Let alone me. If my clothes were not dirty though, I would still look strange.” Batari Mahadewi.
“Do you not plan to wear ordinary clothes? With that robe of yours, you look more like a witch than a swordsman.” Said Jalu.
“Serba is one of the sisters, without clothes like this, eee...really I do not mean to boast, but brother Niken and brother Jalu once said that I am beautiful, is not?” batari Mahadewi.
“Yes sister, you have to believe that. Why do you have to feel hide your beauty?” Said Niken.
“I have to hide that, while hiding my monster's arm. Ah, I really don't enjoy this. I don't know, but I don't like being the center of attention.” Batari Mahadewi.
“But no matter how you support yourself, even in that strange dress, sister will always be the center of attention. Somehow.” Said Niken.
“Destiny.” Jalu Sahut.
The food has come. The three young warriors ate like starving people. Sometimes they joked, celebrated longing, celebrated Niken's return on the journey. After a while, the earth shook slowly but for a long time. Everyone fell silent and wondered what was going on.
The shopkeeper explained to his guests that it was common in the village of Gunung Api. Earthquakes are an everyday occurrence. The more often it happens, then soon Mount Arnawama Agni will spew fire in his stomach.
Batari Mahadevi turned her eyes towards the mountain that was reflecting black smoke. Not only did he see the mighty Arnawama Agni soaring into the sky, but also the demons and subtle-creatures that were gathering around him.
“Kak Jalu, we better get to the slope of the volcano before it's too late. Soon, the mountain will erupt. We will have trouble finding a young fire dragon demon because the fire dragon king on the mountain might just wake up from his sleep.” Batari Mahadewi.
“What do you see there sister?” ask Jalu.
“Only a few small dragon demons and delicate creatures that are thousands in number. What caught my attention was precisely the collection of subtle creatures. This time I saw a lot of them. I wonder why.” Batari Mahadewi. Only Batari Mahadevi and those born with special eyes can see it.
“Alright then. After this we will get there soon.” Said Jalu.
“We have to move fast.” Batari Mahadewi.
A moment later, the three young warriors rushed towards the slopes of Arnawama Agni mountain. They sped at high speed through the fields and through the forest. No one saw the three flashing. But once they reached the mountain slope, the three disciples of the Thousand Spirits were astonished by the scenery that was there. Sajen was scattered everywhere and some people seemed to sit meditating while burning fragrances.
These men were neither ascetics nor warriors. Only those who come ask for the help of spirits for a certain purpose. That is what makes the slopes of Mount Arnawama Agni a home for the subtle creatures because there they always bring food from sajen brought by people who come to ask for blessings.
“See there, sis Jalu, sis Niken.” Batari Mahadevi pointed to a giant stone as tall as a coconut tree, “in it contained one demon fire dragon who was young. The thing is, if we lure him out, then the people who are here will be in danger. Look, along this slope a lot of people are meditating. I'm sure even if we go around this mountain slope, we'll find something similar.”
The earth shook again. This time the vibration was greater than the previous one. Rocks from the top of Mount Arnawama Agni fell and made some people who were still on the slopes of the mountain choose to disperse and save their heads from the falling rocks.