Sanggana Swordsman
31. The Nyi Lampingiwa
The twilight sun had just submerged itself in the blankets of nature. While the sky was still reddish as if burning widely nun far in the west.
The two horses controlled by Hojabayat and the one riding by Joko, had to stop. Similarly, a cart filled with three beautiful girls like angels. A hill they had turned and now they were trying to conquer another hill.
The road that was so uphill on the hill could not be continued with horses and pedati. They had to climb up the ridge to get to the residence of Nyi Lampingiwa, the master of Hojabayat.
Hujabayat tied the horse rope firmly on the tree trunk. Same with Joko. Hubayat looked up.
“In that bamboo tree grove!” point Hojabayat up.
From where they stood, they could see a collection of bamboo plants on the top side of the hill. They had to go through dirt roads and hill rocks to get there. It was not an easy path for ordinary people, but it was not a difficult path for martial people.
Tirana got down from the wagon and gently grabbed Ginari's body and shouldered her in as gentle a gesture as possible.
“Your presence really gave me a way out, Tirana,” said Joko Calmly.
“It is my duty to serve the body and soul for Kakang Joko,” said Tirana while smiling sweetly and sincerely. He kept his distance from Joko whom he claimed to be Prince Dira.
While Hujabayat raised the body of Kembang Buangi, he chose to leave it in his two sturdy hands rather than shouldering it.
Led by Hojabayat as the host, they climbed up the climb. Joko Calm still keep a distance from Tirana or Hojabayat.
Their efforts did not take long. Upon arriving at the bamboo tree area, they saw a simple house. To get there, you have to go through a bamboo bridge under which flows clear water flow is quite swift, because the slope is quite steep, causing a natural water rhythm.
Along with the arrival of the group in front of the simple bamboo house, the door of the house was opened from inside. They all looked at the doorway.
A hunchbacked old woman appeared with an iron rod and an oil lantern. With the help of his staff, he hung the lantern above, under the roof, illuminating the terrace equipped with bamboo halls quite wide.
The hunchback woman with white hair was a bit fussy due to the unkempt bun. He was wearing a dark red robe. But apparently, the pair of eyes of the blind grandmother. Although the physical is so, but he is one of the magical figures of the martial world named Nyi Lampingiwa and nicknamed Nyi Pandang Ireng.
“Who are you carrying, Hujabayat? I feel, even one I don't know,” said Nyi Lampingiwa as she approached her student. He then touched his old fingers to the head of Kembang Buangi. Then he touched Ginari's head. “Lay them both in halls, so I can check how badly they hurt.”
Hujabayat and Tirana laid the Buangi and Ginari Flower next to each other in the halls.
“This Kembang Buangi and Ginari Pendekar Pendekar Rat Langit, Guru,” replied Hujabayat.
“Murid Pangeran Tapak Tua and Satan Handheld Soul,” said Nyi Lampingiwa can immediately recognize. While grabbing Ginari's wrist, the grandmother again asked, “Then the magical girl?”
Hujabayat looked directly at Tirana. Nyi Lampingiwa's mention of “sakti” girls makes Tirana just blink her eyes a little. Joko also became amazed by the sharpness of Nyi Lampingiwa's sense of touch.
“Teacher means, what is Tirana?” ask Hujabayat.
“Indeed here how many girls? Two girls I already know, while he has not,” said Nyi Lampingiwa then pointed for a moment Tirana.
“My name is Tirana, Grandma. I'm Kakang Guard Girl Joko,” Tirana replied with a smile.
“How come, you're this young already claustrophobic?” ask Nyi Lampingiwa.
“I think Grandma is so overrated,” said Tirana while laughing.
“That's the problem, Master. The cure does not exist. The owner of the poison, Granny Kerdil Raga, has been killed,” Hujabayat said.
“Who killed the bad guy?” asked Nyi Lampingiwa while turning to grab Kembang Buangi's wrist.
“Joko Quiet,” Hujabayat replied.
“Sakti young man outside it?” terka Nyi Lampingiwa without pointing.
Joko Tenang has been standing outside since then, because he is required to keep his distance.
“True, Master,” replied Hujabayat.
Nyi Lampingiwa then said to Kembang Buangi, “Your fate is not much different from Ginari, only different types of poison and pain. However, I am very dear, I do not have the ability to treat you both.”
“Arak Kahyangan!” joko said a little loudly. “Beggar Maling before his death called the name Arak Kahyangan to save his grandson.”
“What? You said the Mutant Beggar is dead?!” the grandmother asked in a surprised tone, as her face was difficult to show a shocked expression.
“Iya, Nek,” says Joko.
“How could he die? In fact, he is a lucky difficult person, repeatedly his life can be during very dangerous conditions,” said Nyi Lampingiwa lirih, which he addressed to himself.
For a moment the old woman fell silent, as if she was thinking.
“What name did you mention, Joko?” tanyanya after remembering.
“The beggar muting called Arak Kahyangan,” replied Joko.
“Come you, Joko Calm down!” call Nyi Lampingiwa.
“Hahaha, sorry, Nek,” said Joko. “That's impossible.”
“Joko can not be close to women, Teacher,” whispered Hujabayat, but still heard by everyone.
“Basic brat. You think this frail me can arouse your lust?” rutuk Nyi Lampingiwa, but then just a little laugh.
The grandmother's words made Joko and Tirana also laugh low. Joko still did not move closer, he chose to stay standing a bit far outside.
“To know, Arak Kahyangan is owned by Queen Getara Cinta in the far east there. It takes 15 days of riding. While the durability of both is at most five days. It had just arrived in its territory, the Rocky Jungle. Either it takes how many days to be able to obtain that rare medicine. All I want to know is, how did you get there before these two girls died?” nyi Lampingiwa.
“We leave tomorrow morning!” joko said with a confident tone.
“But how, Joko?” ask Hujabayat.
“Although according to his calculations is impossible, but the two girls are our loved ones. Ginari is my future wife, Kembang Buangi is your lover. Therefore, I will not stop trying and find a way before they die. Even if they have to die, it must be when we are trying to save him,” said Joko.
Joko's words made everyone go silent. Tirana smiled, pleased with Joko's thought. While Kembang Buangi so feel touched, especially Ginari who is increasingly recognized as a prospective wife. Hujabayat also felt encouraged by his fighting spirit. While Nyi Lampingiwa a small mangosteen sign justifies the young swordsman's thinking. (BH)