KNIGHTS OF MANAH VALLEY
The Match Begins

Elsewhere, Wanapati, Ni Luh and Jayadipa have reached the royal capital after several days of travel. They passed through the royal gate guarded by several soldiers.

They were amazed to see the beauty of the royal capital that was crowded with people, knowing that they had never visited a kingdom far from where he lived.

After registering themselves in the arena of the match, they looked for lodging first, to rest and prepare themselves before the match the next morning.

After several times in and out of the inn because it was always full, Wanapati finally saw an inn that was not too big. The young man took his two friends to the inn.

“Welcome to our inn, sir, how can I help you?” asked an innkeeper who welcomed their arrival.

“Uncle, are there still two empty rooms for us!” sahut Wanapati's.

“We still provide room for you, sir!” said the innkeeper.

“How much is the rental price per night, Uncle?” ask Wanapati.

“One night for three people, six pieces of gold coins have got all the facilities of the master,” replied the innkeeper again.

“Alright, we order for one night uncle,” exclaimed Wanapati.

After being ushered in by the innkeeper, they entered two rooms. One for Wanapati and Jayadipa, and Ni Luh in the next room.

“For this inn-class inn, the rental price is quite cheap too, even though it is the capital of the kingdom!” wanapati said to her two friends.

“Iya, you're right Wanapati, at least we can rest for today,” said Jayadipa. While Ni Luh just passed by and entered his room.

To fill their free time, they took a walk in the royal capital. Look at the splendor in every corner of the mansions belonging to the royal higher-ups. They also met some young warriors and also students from other colleges who participated in the match.

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Meanwhile, the Manah Valley was still on its way to the royal capital. The young man slightly accelerated his pace, as the distance from the Duchy of Kotaraja to the center of the kingdom took half a day.

Before long, the Manah Valley had reached the entrance of the kingdom. The young man was examined by several soldiers and allowed to enter after showing his identity that he was from Kedhung Wuni Village.

Manah Valley was amazed after seeing the magnificent buildings along the road leading to the match arena. Every now and then the young man stopped to make sure what he saw was real or not, by touching the building.

The sun was right overhead, the young man sought information by asking the citizens who were passing by. Finally the Manah Valley headed for the registration of the match and without a doubt, the young man registered himself on the sidelines of the other participants.

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Until it was time for the match to begin, the arena seemed crowded by the many spectators who were very enthusiastic to watch.

The participants are ready on the bench of the participants provided by the committee. Do not forget the medicine and health section to stand guard at the edge of the arena. The soldiers also tightened guard in the match area.

The match between young warriors this time seemed to be followed by many participants, because of some universities scattered in the Kingdom of Sokapura, sending their best students. Not to be outdone, young warriors from various directions also participated in this match.

From the Duchy of Purwaraja, there was a Sacred Soul College that enrolled two of its disciples. Wanapati and Ni Luh.

While the White Sword College, also from the Duchy of Purwaraja, sent two of its best students, Barani and Rahmawati.

From the Kabaman Duchy, there was the White Spear College which brought three brothers, Kenanga, Kanthil and Cempaka.

From the south coast of the Flower Valley Duchy, there was the White Snake College that sent two of its best disciples. He is Pranayuda and Pramasala.

One additional participant from among the kingdom, namely Princess Wulansari, the daughter of King Brahma Wijaya also wanted to show his prowess.

Suropati, a young swordsman from Tritis Village also participated in the match. While from the Thousand Dew Village, there is a young swordsman named Prajalana.

A girl named Kartika who came from the Red Flower Region did not want to lose in the young swordsman match. And lastly there is the Manah Valley which comes from Kedhung Wuni Village.

Not long after, a man with a stocky body walked into the middle of the arena to become a match referee. The man was Patih Ragas, a patih who became the right hand of King Brahma Wijaya the leader of the Kingdom of Sokapura.

The king sat on the highest throne in the match area, accompanied by royal officials. He deliberately watched the match that this year more participants than the previous year. And also the excitement of the people who are very enthusiastic to see young warriors from Sokapura.

“I Patih Ragas will be a referee in the arena!” exclaim Patih Ragas standing in the middle of the match arena. “Thank you ladies and gentlemen who have faithfully watched this annual event!”

“The rules of this match are very simple, the first one, can not kill each other!”

“Participants who cannot continue the match will be considered defeated!”

“Participants may surrender if they cannot continue the match!”

“I have the right to stop the match if one of the participants is not able to continue, or there are participants who act out of bounds!”

“And the participants who exit the arena, will be considered to lose!” continued Patih Ragas convey all the rules in the match.

“Before the first fight begins, the participants are expected to pay attention to who will compete randomly. If participants are still in one college meet, it will be re-randomized by the committee!” coined.

All the participants looked at each other and whispered to each other. They were placed at the front seat and close to the match arena.

“First fight, Pranayuda from White Snake College against Wanapati from Sacred Soul College. Both participants are expected to advance to the arena!” patih Ragas shouted followed by applause from the audience.

“Wah, I got Ni Luh's first turn!” wanapati exclaimed to Ni Luh who was sitting beside her.

“Wanapati spirit, you sure win!” suhut Ni Luh's.

Wanapati stepped into the arena with Pranayuda from a different angle.

The spectators all cheered wanting to immediately watch the first fight. Some chanted Pranayuda's name, some chanted Wanapati's name, though not too much.

King Brahma Wijaya applauded the euphoria of the audience with his friendly smile.

“Already understand the rules of the game?” patih Ragas said, followed by a nod of the head from Wanapati and Pranayuda.

“Reverence!” patih Ragas' orders were also followed by the two participants bowing their bodies, then saluting the king.

“Start!” patih Ragas.

Without a second thought Pranayuda directly attacked Wanapati with a punch of his right hand, Wanapati was a little shocked, but could still fend off with his left hand and spin backwards.

Pranayuda again launched his attack with several moves without giving pause to Wanapati. However, Wanapati can still fend off Pranayuda's style and has not used his manager.

While observing Pranayuda's movements, Wanapati simply dodged his opponent's attack.

Wanapati, whose level of security was one level higher than that of Pranayuda, was without difficulty able to avoid Pranayuda's attacks. If Pranayuda is at the Andhap intermediate level, Wanapati is at the Andhap level late stage.