Baskara Kingdom The main palace was bedlam for Rengganis’s escape from the Cold Palace without a single clue. It made the king furious. Along with that, Commander Khandra and the royal troops came into the kingdom ballroom from war. No warm welcome for the heroes who had defended the border. Some kingdom’s maid approached and told the king’s wrath. From the conversation, Khandra felt disappointed. Abra had already monopolized the kingdom. Eventhough he knew there were some of Rengganis loyals, but he couldn’t make a move. There were eyes everywhere. “Welcome back to all cavaliers of Baskara Kingdom,” said Ki Kastara welcoming them. Khandra smiled. Je knew exactly that the old man had a role in overthrow the queen. Concubine Madhavi wouldn’t do it alone. “Ah, thank you for the welcoming, Ki Kastara. In the war field, I receive the message brought by our man. I feel sorry for what happen to Concubine Madhavi,” said Khandra. He hugged back Ki Kastara. “Isn’t it so horrib

Rengganis woke up in shock. Last night, she was by the river with Khandra. And now, she laid in her simple room in the cave. Rengganis smiled. It’s the first time she slept well like a baby, so comfortable. She used to have nightmare. And it seemed like Khandra could bring comfort for her. Rengganis stood and rushed out. “Aunty Berek, what can i help you?” rengganis asked the old ladi who’s bowing to put on firewood to the bonfire. “Good morning, My Queen. There’s no need help. You can sit and wait until the food is ready.” Aunty Berek smiled. Then, she turned. “Kayana!” she screamed, “Get me water to wash face.” Not long after that, Kayana approached with a copper receptable and put it on the wood cot. ”Em, please, My Queen,” said the young man in shame. “Thank you, Kayana,” she answered. “Mmm, My Queen,” he said once more making Rengganis stood still. “Tell me!” Kayana looked down. “Khandra, I mean Commander Khandra allows you to practice martial art

Master Jagat Trengginas stared at the lake near waterfall. He spread his hands, spelling. Sudenly, the earth shook. Master Jagat Trengginas stood still. The earth tremors didn’t scare him. He stomped his foot on the ground. Blar!!! Blar!! Pyash!! The river was slipped open. The earth was parted. Then, he stomped his foot again few times. The dry land came up, formed a small hill. He fused his hands at the front. Blue light came from the middle. Master Jagat threw it to the dry river. Blar!! The blue light now became blue flame. “Uhuk!!” Master Jagat was re-vomitting blood. This time, it was more blood. His body was weak, and he fell. “Damn! I’ve used all of my power.” The old man breathed hard. Along with that, the earth shook once again. The tremors happened around the lake. The small hill became a hill. Master Jagat held on a big tree roots. After the tremor ends, he rose, wobbling up, grabing his sword. He wagged it in the air, reading a sealer spell.

The sound of horse footsteps heard on the path. Two young men rode their horses through the city square. Khandra looked at the middle, where the Queen Mother’s head started to decay let by the guards. Khandra pulled his harness, making it stopped. And Kayana stopped her horse at his side. “Damn!” She swore. “Watch your tongue! Many flies around us!” Khandra reminded his friend, watching around closely. “I don’t know how long the Queen Mother’s head will be hung like that,” he said softly. They both looked at each other and nodded. They rode their horses into a stall. “Aunty, is therea vacant room we can use? We both want to get drunk.” Kayana smiled when Aunty Berek, the owner came. Aunty Berek smiled back. “Of course. There is one in the corner. Is that okay with you? The other isn’t available,” Aunty Berek said. They all went in. Some visitors, eating at the middle, starred at them. right in, there were some doors. Khandra and Kayan went into the last door. “T

Khandra looked around, a familiar place, a place he used to go, a place where he burnt Lady Nagini’s corpse, his senior. He looked up, the shadow of fire flashed faintly into his mind. Blaze he prepared to burn Lady Nagini. He remembered clearly when he first saw her, an elegance and beautiful woman made him amazed. Khandra was so young when Master Jagat Trengginas took him into White Eagle Dojo, the most famous dojo in the country, a dojo made best students. However, it has many mysteries. The owner always covered their faces with mask. Only certain people could see them personally. And don’t forget that there was various tests to get into it. Master Jagar Trengginas took Khandra as his student when he saw Khandra’s skill. They left the dojo to Master Jagat’s hide out. Khandra remembered exactly a very beautiful lady waving a red shawl. Her movement was as graceful as dance. Her hand swayed perfectly. Just a moment later, he found out that it wasn’t a dance, it’s swin