Rania's Invisible Search
PART 49 THREAT OF CHARCOAL CANDIDATES
That morning we went to Mbah Karto's house. Mbak Ayu told us, if at noon he wants to return to Jakarta. He said that tomorrow morning there was a meeting with the teachers, and he had to come to the meeting.
"Yes, we have returned with Mbak, but I have to take care of Mbah Karto's condition. I will not be calm in the village, if Mbah Karto is still in the same condition."
"Don't Ran, you're here first. I can't go back by myself."
We all walked leisurely along the path on the plantation to Mbah Karto's house. From a distance saw Malik standing floating looking at me, it looks like he is keeping a distance from Mbak Ayu. Worried that he would come back hysterical when I saw him, I could only code with a nod of the head. If I understand why he's standing away from me.
"Ran, I know you're communicating the same figure as your guard right. Last night I thought, it looks like I have to be ready to face creatures like them. I don't want to be given this vision, so I have to get used to it. Tell your guard, I will not be afraid anymore" said Mbak Ayu Lirih.
"So all night, Ayu did not sleep because she thought about it? jesus Ma'am, I thought you were instigating a grudge and planning something." I said by patting the eel.
"Hehehe didn't want Ran, I didn't think of it."
"Eh, let's hunt for long time, the way!" exclaimed Wati who was already walking in front.
We rushed over to Wati and enjoyed the fresh air in the countryside. Many residents are feeding their livestock in cages. They greeted us with their friendly smiles. From a distance there is a very creepy reot hut. On the roof of the hut was overgrown with weeds, and other wild plants. Ma'am Ayu shuddered as he looked in that direction. His whole fine fur brushed, then he turned the other way.
"Why Mother?" tanya Wati was curious.
"There are many ghosts of Wat, it's so horrified until the tiled it. It looks weird again. Make me afraid."
Mbak Ayu's explanation made me and Wati surprised. Apparently Mbak Ayu really has the same advantages as me.
"It's only natural that you see them there in tiled. It used to be a shaman's house that practiced black magic, Mbah Wongso his name. He is his younger brother Mbah Karto, the village elder who is very respected by all residents. But they differ in understanding and belief, until finally Mbah Karto had to finish his own sister. Tragic if imagined."
"Udahlah Wati do not have to say that again. Let the late Mbah Wongso atone for all his sins. The most important thing at this time is that we pray for the healing of Mbah Karto." I said with a long breath.
"Assalamualaik."
"Waalaikumsalam" replied someone in there.
Mbah Darmi came out with a limp walk. His old body is very visible, his face is very sad. He hugged me tightly.
"Nduk help Mbah Karto go home Nduk. Poor he's old, maybe his life won't be long. If Mbah Karto should be gone, let him return to his body. Like humans in general, who are not because they left their bodies." Mbah Darmi said with tears.
We all bowed bitterly at Mbah Darmi's words. Not knowing what to say, I just calmed Mbah Darmi down. Before long Mr. Jarwo came with his head bowed.
"The condition of Mbah Karto is not possible, his breathing has slowed down. The chances of his body surviving are very small. The only way we have to let go of Mbah Karto, at any time he can leave this mortal world."
I can't accept all that, I told Mr. Jarwo, if I'm ready to pick Mbah Karto's soul back.
"Although Mbah Karto must be gone, Rania wants Mbah Karto's soul to return to his body. So that he can leave this world properly. Anyway Rania will go to nature to pick up Mbah Karto." I said with determination.
"You can safely go to that realm just along with this girl. He's the only one who can temper the anger of all the creatures that are there. All Leak's followers will bow before him, will you accompany Rania to go there, son?" asked Mr. Jarwo to look at Mbak Ayu with sadness.
"Yes but why should I sir? I've never been there, how can I go to nature?" mama Ayu replied with another question.
"I will lead you both to get to the Mangrahi realm. Rania you must stay near Ayu, so that your soul is not threatened by Leak's followers. They are still very respectful of Ayu, because they know that Ayu is the successor and the regent of the ritual."
But Mr. Jarwo suddenly fell silent not to continue his words. He breathed a long breath while massaging the base of his nose.
"Why Sir? are we still in danger?" I said with a salivary swallow.
"Entah Nduk, there is a feeling of anxiety even though you managed to bring Mbah Karto's soul back." explained Mr. Jarwo as he looked at the face of Mbak Ayu.
"If only I can escort Rania to the Mangrahi universe, I am ready to do it sir" said Mbak Ayu with a serious face.
"But can you come back under the same circumstances, son?"
Mr. Jarwo's words made us all astonished, what was the meaning of his words. As if he knew the meaning of the conversation, Madam Ayu just bowed her head with teary eyes.
"May you not get lost on the wrong path, your arrival in nature is already very much awaited by the followers of Leak. It could be that you met Charcoal Candidate, and all the possibilities could have happened if Charcoal Candidate had come."
"Are we still in danger if the Charcoal Candidate comes?" I hooked both eyebrows.
"Come on Nduk, as I said. All the possibilities could happen, maybe there will be something intended for Dahayu. If my inner words are correct, maybe Dahayu should make a sacrifice." explained Mr. Jarwo exhaled a long breath.
I looked at the face of Mbak Ayu with sharp eyes, he looked very agitated with sweat that soaked his face. Now Mbah Darmi grasped the hand of Mbak Ayu and then shed tears.
"If you have to sacrifice to get Mbah Karto, let his soul remain in that realm. Although Mbah Karto's soul cannot rest in peace, at least there will be no other casualties Nduk."
Mbak Ayu dissolved in the sorrow of Mbah Darmi, firmly Mbak Ayu said if he was ready to pick up Mbah Karto's soul despite whatever happened.
"All they wait for is me, so let me come to that realm, and ask them what they want. Hopefully we can bring back Mbah Karto's soul."
After the chat, Mr. Jarwo asked me to prepare some needs that will be used to perform the ritual. There is something different with the ritual this time, because Mr. Jarwo asked for canang and incense as a key to the Mangrahi realm.
...May the magical journey of Rania and Mbak Ayu run smoothly, amen 🙏...
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