KNIGHTS OF MANAH VALLEY
Gathering Strength

In the palace of Tanjung Pura Kingdom, Cakara and two other swordsmen—Samudro Aji and Cayapata occupied the palace after King Kertanegara was defeated and brought to Sokapura.

“Only one Book of Heirlooms is still in the Sacred Soul College!” exclaim Cakara in one room that is used as a place for them to meet. “The leader must have been able to seize it. And we will rule the land of Yava!”

“But, I was a little worried about the appearance of that empty-handed brat who controlled the Three Gates of Life!” sahut Kagendra recalls his fight with the Valley of Manah when he captured the Book of Flowers at the Black Orchid College.

Although only once saw the style of the Manah Valley, but Kagendra immediately understood that the style used by the Manah Valley is the Three Gates of Life.

“Hadyan died in the young man's hands!” kagendra.

“What!” Everyone in the place was shocked to hear Kagendra's words.

Shortly after they discussed about the Manah Valley, Cakara invited the members of the Lowo Abang Organization to gather at the Sokapura Palace. With the science of body displacement, it is easy for them to reach their destination and only leave a few black warriors in the Tanjung Pura Royal Palace.

***

In the underground prison of the Kingdom of Sokapura, the royal officials were made one in one iron bars room. Both of their legs were chained, with bodies full of whip wounds from Ki Badra's subordinates.

“Your Majesty!” one of the soldiers came to King Brahma.

“You—!” The words of King Brahma came to a halt when one of the soldiers placed an index finger on his own lips as a gesture not to speak too much.

“The warriors of the white stream will come on the day of execution!” The soldier spoke softly as he approached with iron bars. “Although the servant is obedient to Ki Badra, but the servant is loyal to you, His Majesty the King!”

King Brahma widened his eyes, thinking why did the warriors come to the kingdom? Wouldn't it just bring life?

“Thank you for taking care of me!” said King Brahma who was answered only with a nod of the head of the soldier and left the dungeon.

***

“Valley Manah facing!” the young man exclaimed his bow when he entered the gate of the White Sword College followed Wulan behind him.

“Manah Valley, Princess!” Araka and Sekar who were standing guard near the hut beside the gate invited Manah Valley to enter and meet with the leader of the college.

It seems that Eyang Balakosa was discussing with the elders of the college at a paseban not far from the gate.

After being invited to enter the college, Manah Valley conveys the purpose of his arrival. Yes, the young man informed him that, the higher-ups of the three kingdoms will be executed in ten more days.

Suddenly, the words of the Valley of Manah made all those present in the gathering widen their eyes. Some were just shaking each other and some were shaking their heads.

They did not expect that the kingdom had been taken over by Ki Badra within a few days after the Great Match took place.

Manah Valley also said that he wanted to ask the White Sword College for help to jointly attack the royal palace which was controlled by Ki Badra.

“I didn't expect, Badra will act this far!” eyang Balakosa stroked his beard. “But, as long as the Book of Land is still in the hands of Stump, Badra cannot possibly control these three kingdoms!”

“Down, Araka!” eyang Balakosa called his two disciples. “We will reclaim the kingdom from Badra!”

“Good teacher!” sahut Araka and Sekar together.

***

Apparently the White Spear side had found out if Ki Badra had managed to seize the three kingdoms. The news was obtained from one of the White Rope Group's password patrolling the western end of the Kabaman Duchy.

“Kadaka, Puspa Ayu and you, Three Flower Brothers. It seems we are getting closer to the war!” exclaimed Ki Jaladara put on a face full of worry. “We will fight for the kingdom!”

After saying so, Ki Jaladara entered his lodge and took something from inside the cupboard that he rarely opened. The chest was black and placed on a table that was not too big.

“Dad! I was forced to use this White Spear for the sake of the kingdom as well as the entire Country of Yava!” Ki Jaladara took out a spear from the long chest.

It has been more than thirty years he did not use the heirloom spear relic from his father, as well as the founder of the college.

However, this time, the father of Puspa Ayu was about to reuse the spear throughout the two white fathoms in a battle that might happen in a few days.

***

On the way to the Duchy of Kabaman, the Valley of Manah was shocked by a group of border guards. Unlike usual, the borders of the duchy were heavily guarded by several warriors.

“Aren't you Manah Valley!” exclaimed one of the border guard warriors found Manah Valley about to pass.

Then the swordsman turned his head towards Wulan and bowed his body, “Mr Princess!” Which was only answered with a Wulan smile.

“White Spear Sides are gathering strength with our chairman!” another guard warrior wearing a white headband told the Valley of Manah and Wulan. “We will always be behind you, Princess!”

Manah Valley just nodded her head and turned to Wulan, then said, “party White Spear already knows all. We'd better head for the Valley of Flowers Duchy!”

“Custody at the border is also tightened for Ki Badra's anticipated move!” the other guard.

The valleys of Manah and Wulan just passed by leaving the border. Both of them shot rapidly westward by utilizing tree branches as a foothold. Occasionally they mingle with the villagers he passed by.

Not without reason the Manah Valley moves fast. They were afraid that it would be too late if the execution of the royal officials had taken place and they were late to arrive at the royal palace.

***

In the Duchy of the Valley of Flowers, news of the fall of the kingdom to the hands of Ki Badra had also spread throughout the entire country. Empu Tulak as the elder of the warrior society in the duchy gathered all the warriors in his residence.

Seen the old grandfather standing in front of his house with his old friend—Kartala.

“Newly this time I will give you weapons for free!” said Empu Tulak shaking his head. “This is all for one purpose. We take Sokapura!”

Sayekti from the White Snake College looked impatient to attack the palace. The sword-wielding man was still remembered when his parents were slaughtered by one of Ki Badra's subordinates named Lokadenta.

Pranayuda and Pramasala also joined one of their elders—Sayekti. They both want to save the Brahma King who they think is very wise and takes care of every one of his people.

Darma Jaya and some of his subordinates were also very eager to counterattack for the sake of Sokapura Kingdom and Yava Country.

Empu Tulak has prepared a wide variety of weapons. This time, the old man made a new discovery that he had never made an explosive— cannon. By being pulled by a horse carriage, it was not a problem to transport the weapon towards the palace.

All the warriors from the Flower Valley Duchy gathered in front of the house of Empu Tulak. They were about to prepare for the royal palace to counterattack Ki Badra and also save the royal higher ups who were likely to be executed.