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The Unexpected Revelation
As they entered the room, Diandra’s mother was already sitting upright on the edge of her bed—her complexion clear and vibrant, a far cry from the frail figure they had tended to just hours before. A wide, warm smile spread across her lips as she saw Aji and Ratih approach, her eyes shining with gratitude and newfound strength.While they had been out walking through the village, Diandra had spoken at length to her mother about the couple who had come to their aid—telling her how Aji had willingly drawn the deadly poison from her body, how Ratih had comforted her when fear threatened to overwhelm her, and how both had shown them kindness without thought of reward.“You look well again, auntie,” Aji said gently as he crossed the room to stand beside her. “Let me examine you once more, just to be certain that no trace of the poison remains in your system. Would you be so kind as to extend your hand to me?”Without hesitation, she offered him her right hand—her fingers slender and delica
The Search
“I have been thinking the very same,” Aji said, letting out a heavy sigh that carried the weight of his frustration. His mind felt like a labyrinth with no clear path forward—without more information, solving this case seemed an impossible task. “But who is this woman, and where in this village are we to find her? We have nothing to guide us but whispers and old memories.”“Has any one of you laid eyes on her before?” he asked, turning to the four warriors who stood ready before him.“I have, my lord,” spoke up one of the men—a tall, broad-shouldered warrior whose presence commanded respect even in his plain traveling clothes. “I saw her when she came before the king to file her complaint—she passed through the great hall as I stood guard at the entrance.”“Did you see her face clearly enough to recognize her again?”“Not every detail, my lord—but her bearing, her voice, the way she carried herself. I would know her if we should meet again—that I swear to you.”“What is your name?” Aj
The Case of Duke Ranamungkarna
Diandra and Ratih stood frozen in shock as tendrils of thick black smoke rose from Aji’s head, twisting and curling into the air like dark spirits dancing in the golden light of the room.Ratih knew well what her husband was doing—had witnessed this ancient art of healing only a handful of times before—but for Diandra, the sight was beyond comprehension. The seventeen-year-old girl stared wide-eyed, her heart racing with fear that the handsome warrior might be harming her mother rather than helping her, tears already beginning to well in her dark eyes.Seeing the terror etched across Diandra’s face, Ratih stepped forward and drew the younger woman into a gentle embrace, speaking softly against her ear. “Be calm—do not be afraid. My husband is healing your mother. The poison that has taken root in her blood is being drawn out through his own body.”“Truly?” Diandra pulled back slightly to look into Ratih’s eyes, her own glistening with a fragile hope she had not dared to feel in weeks.
The Poisoning
The four warriors who had emerged from the tavern came to an abrupt halt when they saw that Aji and Ratih had not yet departed the establishment. Moving with deliberate care—as if treading through sacred ground where even the smallest misstep could shatter the peace—they advanced toward the couple, their eyes fixed on the pair with a mixture of respect and purpose.“Lord Aji …” one of them called out, his voice carrying clearly through the quiet afternoon air.Aji and Ratih turned as one, their gazes shifting to find the source of the greeting. When they saw that the speakers were the same four warriors who had shared the upper room with them at the tavern, they pivoted their bodies fully to face the approaching men, their postures relaxed but alert—habit forged by years of life on the road and in battle.Aji furrowed his brow in obvious confusion, his mind racing to place their faces or recall any meeting that might have passed between them. He was certain he had never laid eyes on t
The Four Warriors
But at the sight of Ratih’s playful frown, Aji’s resolve melted away completely. “Do not make such a face, my love,” he said with a warm laugh, taking her hand in his and giving it a gentle squeeze. “Very well then—let us go upstairs, as you wish!”A brilliant smile spread across Ratih’s face, lighting up her features like the first rays of dawn breaking over the mountains. With renewed energy coursing through her, she walked beside him, her steps light and graceful as they made their way toward the staircase at the far end of the room.The natural harmony between the couple did not go unnoticed by the patrons below. Every eye followed their progress across the crowded ground floor, their gazes lingering until the pair had vanished up the wooden steps that led to the upper level.The same effect awaited them above. Where moments before the second floor had hummed with the low roar of conversation—filled with merchants haggling over deals, nobles exchanging pleasantries, and warriors r
Prayoga’s Last Testament
“Do not grieve for me, my dear grandchild,” Prayoga said, his voice carrying the warmth of a summer dawn as he gazed upon Aji with eyes that held the wisdom of centuries. Not a trace of sorrow marred his gentle features, though his life had been cut short by violence that should never have touched one so wise. “In every event that befalls us, there lies a purpose waiting to be uncovered. And through the tragedy that brought me to this place, I was granted the gift of seeing you once more—you and your beloved wife alike. All things unfold as fate has decreed.”A soft smile played at the corners of his lips as he continued, “When the time comes for you to meet Elder Damarjaya, you will at last stand face to face with the father you have never known. The elder will reveal to you the truth of who you are—of the legacy that flows through your veins.”“Master, please—tell me now who my father is!” Aji pleaded, reaching out as if to grasp onto the fleeting vision before him, his heart racing
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