TWO soldiers on guard at Grahasarwa welcomed.
The Slender Man came over and whispered. "Tumenggung Anarjaya. Important. The elephant tusk has been broken."
The two guards were stunned, something they couldn't escape Bagas gaze. Apparently the phrase 'elephant ivory has broken' it has a special meaning. See how the second reacts soldiers, as well as the reactions of the Slenderman and his companions in pottery hut, surely the meaning of that sentence is not good.
A man in his 50s with steps eager to meet them. The man was of medium stature and has sharp eyes like an eagle. The jaws are firm and there is a long scar on the right cheek. Man was wearing light blue clothes that were dark blue unbuttoned, in a cloth also blue with a black red pattern on the bottom.
"What news, Kudra?" The sharp eyed man asked the Slenderman he referred to as Kudra.
"There is someone who wants to meet, Tumenggung Anarjaya. Someone sent by Mada."
"The elephant tusk has broken?" what a man it looks like named Anarjaya with the rank of Tumenggung repeated while looking at Bagas.
Bagas nodded.
"If you really have met Mada, isn't there something you need to say?" Anarjaya asked while staring at Bagas fixedly. Bagas felt his chest rustle. The man's gaze was so sharp, as if it would uncover hidden lies.
Bagas hands him Mada's dagger, as well as a ring emerald eyed. Mada said, she stepped towards twilight. The wind sings, the sun grieves…"
Anarjaya looked at Bagas, then looked at the dagger Mada's. Slowly he stroked it. That man then looked up and closed his eyes.
"Rest in peace, brother..." whispered Anarjaya. He took several deep breaths.
"You come with me," said Anarjaya to Bagas. Without waiting for an answer he rushed into the next door right. Kudra, a thin man who has accompanied Bagas since he was born the pottery stall nodded approvingly.
Bagas opened the door, entered a room which is tightly closed. There were two men accompanying her Anarjaya. Both people are in their 30s to 40s was wearing a cloth and a sarong of the same color with Anarjaya. Both nodded friendly to Bagas.
"What's your name? Introduce, I am Anarjaya, Bhayangkara leader. This is Senopati Mapanji Pamattu, the leader of Dires Kaka (Team Crow), and that's Senopati Sorta, the leader of Dires Pragalba (Tiger Team). Senopati Mada, the ones you met in the forest were our comrades. He leader of the Elephant Dires."
Bagas nodded respectfully. Senopati. Bagas recalls, the leader of a team in Bhayangkara as revealed by the history book of the rank of Bekel. But it turns out the information in the history books is wrong. Team leader at Bhayangkara has the rank of senopati. on structure soldiers in Majapahit, Bagas recalled, Senopati was rank above bekel.
"My name is Bagas. I'm, uh, the wanderer coming from far away…" Briefly Bagas told how was his encounter with Mada. How the course of the battle and how it got to Mada asked him to pass on information to Bhayangkara. Of course, Bagas keeps information that he came from the future.
"Mada said, Eclipse by Dharmaputera, night This. Samarra turned away..."
Anarjaya, Mapanji Pamattu and Sorta looked at each other.
Their faces became very serious.
"Are you sure Mada said that? Dharmaputra too Samarra?" asked Anarjaya. His voice sounded a little shiver.
"I'm certain. Very confident. That's what madam said."
"Ah, for the sake of Sang Hyang Maha Agung..." Anarjaya hiss.
"I'm sorry, but what exactly happened? Mada said something about an attempted overthrow power. But I really don't understand…"
"Let's sit down and talk," said Anarjaya. He then cross-legged on the floor, followed by Mapanji Pamattu and Sorta. Bagas follows.
"What don't you understand?"
"First about the broken ivory..."
"That's a secret sentence. Password. It means something important thing concerning the continuity of Majapahit and royal throne. That Majapahit was in great danger.
While the sentence 'Mada stepped into twilight.
The wind sings, the sun is sad' it means that Mother has passed away. Has returned to the lap Gods. We made that sentence, me and Mada.
That sentence is also a sign that anyone who convey those words to me, It is Mada's trustworthy errand."
"Ohhh"
"As Mada, or Senopati, has told Mada to you, we are investigating the truth rumors of an attempt to overthrow the government. The Leader of Elephants led by Mada is assigned to investigate. Mada's death will be in vain if the results of the investigation didn't reach us. And thanks to you, we can find out."
"And who will stage the coup?"
"According to Mada's message, the one who will do it coup is Dharmaputra. Eclipse by Darmaputra it means that the coup will be carried out by Dharmaputra."
"Hmmm... And about Samarra turning away?"
"This way," continued Anarjaya. "Before continuing, we want to ask. How much knowledge do you have about Majapahit? Because of the accent and style of speech, You must not be a member of Majapahit..."
Bagas nodded. It's not for nothing that this person became Bhayangkara leader. In just a few sentences he already knew that Bagas was not a member of Majapahit. Ah, if only he knew where Bagas came from...
"I am not a citizen of Majapahit. I only want to, uh, go on an adventure, get a close look at the glories Majapahit..."
"And brother going on an adventure without supplies, too clothes?" continued Anarjaya.
"Yes, that was intentional. I want to feel how is life in Majapahit. After all, I'm sure it's not difficult for me to get clothes or food in Majapahit..."
Anarjaya looked at Bagas sharply. He finally nodded. "You see, in Majapahit, we have three the main force responsible for maintaining security. Three this troop is called Danur Malagha, Payodha Praharana and Kundha Samarra."
Bagas pinched his chin. "Hmmm... Then, Senopati Mada's statement that Samarra turned away, That..."
"It means that the Kundha Samarra troops are on the side rebel. In other words, there is one troop at Majapahit who collaborated with the rebels and betrayal..."
"But Tumenggung, if there is one troop that betrayed, aren't there still two loyal troops on the King? That means in terms of numbers, which side there are still more kingdoms right?"
Anarjaya shook her head. "Those who are called Dharmaputra was not a fool. They sure don't would dare to rebel if not feel enough strength. So, it could be other than the Kundha army Samarra, there are other parties helping…"
"There's still one thing I don't understand," interrupted Bagas. "About Bhayangkara. As far as I've heard when wandering, Bhayangkara is an army king's bodyguard, right? But it looks like it's done Mada, er, I mean Senopati Mada and his team like a cipher squad…"
"Telik cipher is part of the job Bhayangkara," explained Sorta. "Since the beginning of government Jayanagara king, a great uprising has occurred. Ronggolawe, Lembu Sora, Nambi, for example. Because of that Bhayangkara was formed, whose main task was as the king's bodyguard, as well as intelligence, to search information and then negates the effort which endangered His Majesty's life. Including sniff out the possibility of rebellion."
"And now, according to Mada, rebellion being prepared by Dharmaputera…" said Bagas.
"That's right. We've smelled some suspicion since a few months ago," explained Mapanji Pamattu. "However We don't know for sure who will rebels, when did they move, and who
supporters."
"And if it is true that Dharmaputra plans to do so rebellion, it will be difficult to explain to Your Majesty Jayanagara. Dharmaputra is an elite group founded by Raden Wijaya, father of Baginda Jayanagara.
Since childhood, until now, His Majesty Maharaja is very admire and respect them…"
"Tumenggung is right," said Sorta. "Especially a figure the key to knowing evidence of Dharmaputra's involvement, i.e. Mada has died. His Majesty the Maharaja certainly will not believe if we tell when the news about this rebellion came from a wanderer who
its origins are unclear..."
They fell silent. A moment of silence. What is Sorta revealed that was true. Rebellion is big and serious matter. Especially when it involves groups highly respected and admired by the King of Majapahit.
Moreover, the only source regarding the rebellion is Bagas. A traveler who happened to meet with Mada, the main witness to Dharmaputra's involvement who is now dead and buried in the forest.
"Unless..." Mapanji Pamattu said while staring Bagas. Long. He then looked at Tumenggung Anarjaya, and looked at Bagas again.
"Unless what, Mapanji Pamattu?"
"Unless we can present Senopati Mada to face His Majesty the Maharaja and reveal involvement of the Dharmaputras in the plan rebellion."
"But Senopati Mada has died," said Sorta.
"Your Majesty doesn't know about that," said Mapanji Pamattu.
"In fact, those who know about Senopati's death Mada just the three of us, or rather the four of us No? Even our members impersonating the pottery seller doesn't fully know."
Tumenggung Anarjaya stroked his beard. the eyebrows wrinkled. "I understand what you're proposing, Mapanji Pamattu. This is a bold and very dangerous plan. But maybe it's the only way…"
"Sorry I don't understand," Bagas asked confused.
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