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The First Night
“Your Grace, I accept your offer with utmost gratitude,” Sanjaya replied, his voice ringing with resolve. “Yet I must ask for time to prepare myself—for I confess, I have no knowledge of statecraft or the duties of court. But I am not one to shrink from learning; I will dedicate myself fully to mastering all that is required of me.”“Just as I knew you would say,” Aji interjected, a note of approval in his voice as he turned to the king. “Your Grace, I am certain that Sanjaya will prove to be a steadfast pillar of strength for the kingdom of Cakrabuana in the days to come.” With those words, he rose from his seat—for the sacred wedding rites were about to begin, and all eyes in the hall turned toward the ceremony that would unite two lives in bond eternal.“And one more thing, Sanjaya,” Aji added, pausing at the doorway to fix the younger man with a gaze that held the weight of mountains. “When you take your place in the palace, never let personal ambition overshadow the needs of the
An Offer
“That is correct, sir—the Master wishes to speak with you before the wedding ceremonies commence,” the disciple replied, bowing his head respectfully as he stepped aside to clear the path.“But why would Ki Mangkubumi seek me out specifically?” the man asked, his brow furrowing with genuine curiosity. Though he had performed well in the preliminary trials, he had never imagined catching the attention of the academy’s revered leader.The young disciple lifted his shoulders in a gesture of helplessness. “I cannot say for certain, sir—only that the matter seems to carry great importance to him.”After a moment of quiet consideration, the tournament contestant nodded slowly, a faint smile touching his lips. “Very well, then—lead the way. I confess, I find myself equally curious to know what he might wish to discuss with me.”Inside the main hall of Ki Mangkubumi’s residence, Rangga stood beside the master himself, their conversation with King Wanajaya unfolding in tones of grave seriousne
A Touch of Disappointment
Scarcely had Aji settled his form upon the plush cushions of his bed, his eyes heavy with the first tendrils of slumber, when a soft rapping came at his door—gentle enough to avoid disturbing the peace of the hour, yet firm enough to rouse him fully. With a quiet sigh, he pushed himself upright and crossed the chamber to draw back the carved wooden panel.“Uncle—what brings you here at this hour?” Aji inquired, his voice carrying the slight rasp of one pulled from the edge of rest, though his posture remained as poised as ever.“His Grace King Wanajaya has arrived, Aji,” Ki Mangkubumi replied, his weathered face illuminated by the glow of lantern light from the corridor beyond. “He asks to speak with you directly—there is matter of great import he wishes to discuss.”“Of what nature?” Aji pressed, already moving to straighten his robes with practiced care, his mind turning swiftly from thoughts of rest to the duties that awaited him.“I know not the details,” his uncle said, laying a
The Edict of King Wanajaya
Every eye in the hall widened to their fullest, disbelief etched across every face as they beheld Aji arresting the colossal blade with nothing more than the slender writing implement he held in his grasp. Mouths hung agape, breaths caught in throats—none had dared to imagine that this strikingly handsome man possessed an inner strength so profound it far surpassed their own.To halt a descending greatsword with but a single pen demanded reserves of spiritual power beyond measure, a feat not one among them could hope to accomplish. With his left hand, Aji seized the broad steel of the bald man’s weapon; without so much as a hint of strain, he snapped the blade clean in two—though it was thick of spine and weighted near thirty-three pounds.A low cry escaped the bald warrior’s lips, for he was the most astonished of all. His sword had collided as if against adamant forged in the heart of the mountains, and even in his advancing stance, his arm trembled violently from the impact.Rising
The Turmoil
Rangga and Ki Mangkubumi turned as one, their gazes following the line of Aji’s outstretched finger. In the distance, they saw the man he had spoken of—walking with easy grace through the throng of warriors toward the registration booth, where a long queue snaked across the academy’s training grounds.Rangga stared in wonder, for even from this considerable distance, he could feel nothing of the energy that Aji had detected. How his future brother-in-law could sense such power from so far away was beyond his comprehension—though he had long known that Aji possessed gifts beyond those of ordinary men.Ki Mangkubumi, however, merely nodded slowly, his expression calm and unsurprised. Having learned the truth of Aji’s identity as the Chosen One—born once every five hundred years with abilities that transcended mortal limits—he understood that such feats were but a small part of what the younger man was capable of. Even warriors of his own standing, or Rangga’s, could not hope to match th
Tournament Preparations
On the eve of the wedding, word had spread far and wide that the tournament—originally destined for the royal capital—had been moved to the village of Kelor Arum, home to the revered Dragon Blade Academy. Pilgrims and warriors alike poured into the modest settlement until every street and alley teemed with life, transforming the quiet hamlet into a bustling hub of activity. For the villagers, this sudden influx was nothing short of a blessing: coin flowed freely through the streets, bringing prosperity to every household in its wake.Street vendors appeared as if from nowhere, their carts laden with spiced meats, sweet cakes, and refreshing fruit drinks that filled the air with intoxicating aromas. Private homes opened their doors to serve as inns, their owners offering warm beds and hot meals to weary travelers. Even local masseurs set up makeshift stalls beneath colorful canopies, their skilled hands ready to soothe the aching muscles of warriors who had journeyed long distances to
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