Api di Bukit Menoreh Book 01 – Chapter 34
Agung Sedayu bit his lip. He did not dare to look at the face of his brother who has became increasingly pale. If only he could do as the old man said, then his brother would not became hurt. Because of it, unconsciously Sedayu looked at himself. A number one coward. As his brother struggles to help establish Pajang kingdom, he can only hide in his uncle’s house in Banyu Asri. By the time the young boys around his age had done play with weapon, he was doing nothing more than helping her auntie cook rice and cut firewood. Nothing more than that.
Agung Sedayu was surprised when he heard his brother say “Sedayu, I can not continue this journey. What will happen with Uncle Widura? “
Sedayu did not know, how he had to answer that question, therefore he became quiet.
“Don’t think of others matter” cut Ki Tanu, “take a little break”.
Untara hissed with restrained feelings in her chest, anxious and confused. Finally he said slowly “Sedayu. Only you that I hope to help rescue Uncle Widura “.
Sedayu surprised when he heard those words. He stammered, “What should I do?”
“You will go to Sangkal Putung” said Untara.
Agung Sedayu became nervous. Is his brother really telling him to go to Sangkal Putung? Before he can asked ,Untara said also “Agung Sedayu, I don’t know anymore, how should I protect you. Here and on the way to Sangkal Putung will be just the same dangerous. It might even come here first. For the people of Alap-alap Jalatunda will certainly look for me. If it is true that their nest in Karajan, then they will surely get to this place. They must reckon we’re coming here. And try to find us”.
“But Sangkal Putung is still far ” cut Sedayu stammered. “The road is dark and slippery. And what if I meet with the Alap-alap Jalatunda? “
“That man will return to Karajan, while you will go south. If you want to take the safest path, though some distance away, go along Kali Sat, then you will get to Sangkal Putung from the west “.
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