THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 344
In one village, Patri Asih, along with some of his confidants, was conducting a meeting for the next attack. They have started to move into urban areas. And control some important places in the rural and urban areas. The movement carried out by Patri Asih, had become a debate among his own troops. Many of his soldiers died on the battlefield. Not a few were even seriously injured. But the Asih Patriarch was unwilling to stop the assault. Because he wants to immediately occupy the throne of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
In fact, with the troops wounded, and began to weaken, Patri Asih had to stop the attack. Because it would be very dangerous for the other troops. The wounded cannot be taken into the war. If they were to remain included in the battlefield, then they would become a burden to his other companions. It will actually be an obstacle for Patri Asih himself. But Patri Asih did not listen to the advice of his followers at all. He only cares about his own opinion. In his opinion, what he did was very precise.
"Sorry Nyi, it's good that Nyai will rest the troops for a while. They were exhausted Nyi. And it would endanger them all. They could not possibly fight in a weak and tired state. If it remains forced, our entire army can run out without remainder." Reveal one of his loyal servants.
"True Nyi. Coupled with the number of troops of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, which was getting closer to the palace, their number was also growing. The weapons they used were also very complete. Our troops are overwhelmed on the battlefield. I beg Nyi, Nyai Patri Asih wants to rest the troops. Even if it's just for a minute." Said one other.
Yet here the Asih Patriarch remains steadfast with his stance. He will not rest his army. Before he actually reached the border region between the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela and the Kingdom of Panca Warna.
"I will not rest them, even if only for a while. I will stop my movement, if I have really reached the border region between the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela and the Kingdom of Panca Warna. In that region we will build a small kingdom. And from there too, I want to build a new power, one that is much stronger than the one that is now. I myself will train thousands of people. To form an army that is most feared." Answer Patri Asih.
Everyone who was there could only look at each other. They had expected, that the Asih Patriarch would not want to stop the movement of his troops. Because the only place of interest is the border area. The territory is now occupied by Ratu Intan Senggani, it does have a lot of resources. With abundant natural resources, then Patri Asih can build anything he wants. Including the little kingdom of his dreams. And from there, Patri Asih will begin to gather the strength of his troops. With his own two hands. Because now, the Asih Patriarch could only rely on the strength possessed by the warriors alone.
He himself has no core strength. He only forcibly recruited young men in the territories he had conquered. The rest, he still relied on the warriors who became his followers. In fact, many of the warriors who have begun to protest subtly to Patri Asih. But the Asih Patriarch still could not understand what was going on right now. He only cares about his own interests. Without taking everything into account maturely. Even though the enemy was very clear, it appeared in front of both his eyes.
The warriors have actually begun to suspect, if what is happening now is a deliberate. That is, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra deliberately ordered his troops to surrender in the battle, to lure Patriarch Asih, to get closer to the large areas in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. However, these warriors were already sworn to be loyal to Patri Asih. Nor do they have full power over anything in this place. They can only move under orders. There's not much they can do. Some of them began to doubt the leadership of Patri Asih. Too many of their friends have been sacrificed.
In order to save everyone in his group, Bajur, by force, wanted to divulge everything to Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. If Bajur and his group can get out of this place, then they can easily go to the palace of Wiyagra Malela Kingdom. With the leak of the strategy carried out by Patri Asih, it will thwart the plan of the Asih Patriarch to control the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. Not only that, the actions that Bajur did can also have a good impact on other warriors. Because now, the number of warriors who joined the Asih Patri was already very few. Their numbers declined, as many of them died on the battlefield.
Patri Asih himself seems to not care, to the death of people who have sacrificed a lot for him. In fact, Bajur and other warriors have given what Patri Asih wants. But Patri Asih did not keep his promise as a leader at all. The reason why Bajur wants to join the Asih Patri group is because he and his group members need a lot of money, for their lives in the future. Because actually, Bajur and the people in his group, are eager to open a new page in their lives. They no longer wanted to be a bandit. Who seek food by depriving others. They no longer want to do that.
"Is that harmless Kang? If we fail, Nyai Patri Asih will definitely kill us all. If we all die, who will support our family Kang?" Ask one of Bajur's men.
"What difference? What difference does it make if we stay in this place? Nyai Patri Asih won't care even if we die out there. Maybe Prabu Jabang Wiyagra will still punish us, for all the crimes we have committed. But, with all the things we know in this place, I am sure, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra will definitely give leniency for. Even if we die, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra will never forget the fate of our family."
All the Bajur men, agreed with what their leader said. Because in reality, Patri Asih never cared for anyone who was nearby. He is the same as Prabu Jabang Wiyagra's other enemies. Who only think of themselves. In fact, the Asih Patri had never once given any appreciation to the people who had helped him. Especially to the warriors, who had been struggling to seize all the territory, which he had now occupied. The warriors had not even gotten paid a dime. They only get food. No more than that. All that Patri Asih has ever said, are just sweetening words.
"Alright Kang. We're with Kang Bajur. If we die, then we must die together."
"Thank you. I hope our brotherhood will never break. Even if we're all dead."
"Yes Kang."