Sorry, this novel is the result of a translation from an Indonesian script, so maybe there is an inaccurate language that is a little disturbing for the reader. In advance thanks for your understanding. Hope you like the story.
Rengganis’s body shook seeing a beautiful lady looked familiar. Had seen her in a horrible dream, a half-snake woman. Her heart throbs, her body trembled along with cold sweats streamed down her emple. Rengganis held on hard not to fall. She clenched her fist holding her scarf so hard. White fog billowed around the woman slowly faded away. Now, she stood facig her. Rengganis eyes got widen. “Lady Nagini,” she whispered. Rerngganis felt relieved not see her half-snake body. Her conscious slowly came and stood quietly. “How are you, Sweet Daughter.” Lady Nagini’s voice was flat. Her face looked at her expressionless. “Thank God you didn’t get lost,” she said. Her expression changed in a blink, she smiled friendly. Renggans didn’t answer. She looked around, remembering the holes in her dream where Lady Nagini came out of the water in a shape of half-snake. But now she found that Lady Nagini was just like a normal woman with fair skin and barefoot. Rengganis saw her exactly li
Few years ago, Lady Nagini was so ambitious to be immortal and ageless. It started from her meeting with a snake demon called Sawer Geni. The beauty of Lady Nagini was able to attract men, both human and demon, including Sawer Geni. He, accindetally, saw the tempting body of hers when she’s soaking in a lake, near Sidongkrang waterfall where she lived. The arrival of Sawer Geni, a big snake with blaze around his body didn’t make Lady Nagini afraid. Seeing demon and another abnormal things was usual for her since she became student of Master Jagat Trengginas. The woman was still took a leisurely bath, ignoring Sawer Geni who’s watching by the lake. This happened over and over until few days later, Lady Nagini was silent, jumped into the water, wagging her hand, covering her naked body with clumps of water coming up along with her hand dance. And in a second, the water came down and Lady Nagini was already on her clothe, a black kebaya and black batik bustier. Lady Nagini hung h
“I, Sawer Geni, will not die easily. I am immortal. Do you know?” the snake slowly faded, plume of smoke around him vanish. Sawer Geni turned into a man with smooth and fair body as cotton. Lady Nagini saw his arm hugging her stomach. “I can change body when this physic getting older, useless.” His warm brearth touched her cheek. “Let me off, You Bastard!” Lady Nagini moved her kris. His arm swung it easily. Pyash! The kris turned back into a shawl. The man laughed and moved around Lady Nagini. Now the girl can see the stout young and half snake man. “Be my follower, Lady Nagini. It’s been a while I’m watching you and yeah, you’re the perfect one I choose. I will give you the immune spell and immortality. You can live forever, rule the universe,” he said. “I am not sure you are better than my master, Master Jagat Trengginas,” Lady Nagini mocked. The man laughed and turned around. Lady Nagini watched closely the surjan, the siple clothe he wore. His long hair flew by the
Lady Nagini casted the spell of Jaran Goyang on a night ritual after having intercourse with Sawer Geni. Under his guidance, Lady Nagini was able to complete the black magic in a short time. Three days and nights she isolate herself in the woods. And at this very midnight, for the umpteenth time, she used the spell to attract men for the sacrifice she needed to be immortal. From dawn until dusk, the spell casted. She needed the seventh sacrificeas a condition from Sawer Geni. It’s the first immortality reuirement that she had to find seven young men. Lady Nagini needed Jaran Goyang, the black magic she read in Master Jagat Trengginas’s book to attract men. As long as they had met or a conversation, it’s not hard to ensnare them with Jaran Goyang spell. “It’s so pity that I only get the beginning of the book,” she complained. “It’s more than enough. We can find more spell, a loving one,” said Sawer Geni. “But I need to be more powerful!” she screamed. “I’ll t
Baskara Kingdom The main palace was bedlam for Rengganis’s escape from the Cold Palace without a single clue. It made the king furious. Along with that, Commander Khandra and the royal troops came into the kingdom ballroom from war. No warm welcome for the heroes who had defended the border. Some kingdom’s maid approached and told the king’s wrath. From the conversation, Khandra felt disappointed. Abra had already monopolized the kingdom. Eventhough he knew there were some of Rengganis loyals, but he couldn’t make a move. There were eyes everywhere. “Welcome back to all cavaliers of Baskara Kingdom,” said Ki Kastara welcoming them. Khandra smiled. Je knew exactly that the old man had a role in overthrow the queen. Concubine Madhavi wouldn’t do it alone. “Ah, thank you for the welcoming, Ki Kastara. In the war field, I receive the message brought by our man. I feel sorry for what happen to Concubine Madhavi,” said Khandra. He hugged back Ki Kastara. “Isn’t it so horrib
A woman with black hoody coat jumped off the tree to a building in Baskara kingdom. There was a faint sound of gamelan along with he voice of the singer. She squinted her eyes looked down into the hut. Ah, that’s right a welcoming party for the troops who came from the war. Laughter sounds loud. Dancers moved their body gracefully. Her lips smirked. She jumped again and looked around. And finally, she went into a building through wooden window. ‘Thank God no one sees me,’ she said. A paraffin ghostly luminance a small room. Only one a wooden cot and a small table there. The floor came with a mat from pandan leaves, just like the cot. Then, she put down her sword, took off her hoody coat and laid down on the cot. Kret!! The wooden door opened. A man with armor came in. “Kayana, are you waiting for long?” his barritone voice dropped. “No, Khandra. I just got in. Just go! Queen Rengganis always locked herself in her room without your presence. We were all so awkwa
Rengganis woke up in shock. Last night, she was by the river with Khandra. And now, she laid in her simple room in the cave. Rengganis smiled. It’s the first time she slept well like a baby, so comfortable. She used to have nightmare. And it seemed like Khandra could bring comfort for her. Rengganis stood and rushed out. “Aunty Berek, what can i help you?” rengganis asked the old ladi who’s bowing to put on firewood to the bonfire. “Good morning, My Queen. There’s no need help. You can sit and wait until the food is ready.” Aunty Berek smiled. Then, she turned. “Kayana!” she screamed, “Get me water to wash face.” Not long after that, Kayana approached with a copper receptable and put it on the wood cot. ”Em, please, My Queen,” said the young man in shame. “Thank you, Kayana,” she answered. “Mmm, My Queen,” he said once more making Rengganis stood still. “Tell me!” Kayana looked down. “Khandra, I mean Commander Khandra allows you to practice martial art
Master Jagat Trengginas turned his body, avoiding his student’s attack. He pulled one hair and scratched it to his finger. Blood flowed and smeared the hair. “Red binder rope!” he screamed. He threw it and suddenly it turned into a red rope as thin as thread. It wrapped Lady Nagini tightly. Sawer Geni shocked. He widen his eyes, watching his lady hopeless. ‘The old man is so strong,’ he murmured. “Argh, it hurts!” Lady Nagini screamed. She felt her body tore apart. She grinned in pain. “Sawer Geni, help me!” she asked making his reverie popped. Sawer Geni jumped, appraching them. He stared at Master Jagat who’s busy pulling the rope wrapping Lady Nagini. Sawer Geni stretched out his hand, clenched it. He made an inner power and twisted his body. A red light, a clumpse of fire flew right to Master Jagat. Master Jagat quickly used his left hand, waved it, blocking Sawer Geni attack.Blar!! Blar!!A plume of smoke faded away. “Argh!” Lady N
Kayana jumped into the air. He landed on a tree trunk, probing the area around which was covered with bushes. A woman’s voice asking for help was heard. The young man’s eyes widened, saw several bandits pressing on a woman’s body. He then landed with his right leg extended forward kicking o of the men pushing against a woman’s body among three other men.Bugh! “Aww!” a screechig sream from the fierce-faced man who was kicked by Kayana heard. The four of them turned simultaneously to the direction of the rioter. “Pet devil! Who are you to disturb our fun?” shouted one fat body. “What did you do to that poor girl, heh?” Kayana sneered. He glanced at the girl who was almost naked. ‘Oh my God, her body was tempting,’whispered Kayana in a charmed heart. He took a deep breath to get rid of the dirty thoughts that alighted. ‘Stop your dirty thought, Kayana!” He cursed to himself. “Are you okay?” asked Kayana, staring into the girl who shivered in fear. “Scram,
Bang! Abra banged on he table making the water on the glass spilled. The food served spilled from its place. His head felt hot. The man could no longerhold back his emotions, roughly, he opened the contents of the table. Right now, he was in the Main Palace’s dining area in the king’s private room. Prang! Bruak! Utensils and cutlery fell to the floor. “Damn! Why are they making things difficult for me? I really want to kill them all, You Pesky Devil! Abra cursed ignoring the pinned ‘King’ status. Some of the maids looked looked at him trembling, afraid of becoming the target of Abra’s anger. The man rose from his seat glaring at the opened door. Master Kastara went inside with Khandra. He snorted as he shrugged. “Why did he come in?” asked Abra pointing at Khandra. “He is my man,” said Master Kastara “That man is a student of Master Jagat Trengginas, remember!” Abra snapped. ‘It’s bad! What if thy suspect me?’ asked Khandra to himself.
Aunty Berek and Rengganis follwed by Kayana entered a village. They walked to the market to buy some needs. Rengganis was excited seeing the crowd. It’s her first time visiting it. Many people sold their harvest. Rengganis saw some soldiers guarding the palace maid entered. If someone blocked their way, the soldiers would hit without hesitation using the tip of sheath. They were so arrogant, taking items sold. Their had no mercy. It made her sick watching those sycophant. Rengganis remembered when she was in the lighthouse, about the talk between the guards who put their full stomach dan happiness. There’s no loyalty. When she’s surrender Khandra was there, reaching out his hand. Rengganis’s trust to her maid arouse. Not every people greedy and disgusting. “Damn you! You wanna fight, huh?!” snapped a guard and everyone laughed including the shameless maids. ‘They’re so arrogant! I want to tear their mouth apart!’ Rengganis swore while watching their wild and sham
King Abra went into Concubine Madhavi’s room with anger on his face. His jaw harden. His right hand took his under long royal clothe. Concubine Madhavi’s waiting for him in excitement for becoming the next queen. But, her smile faded along with Abra entering the room. “My Lovely King!” she greeted. “What is happening?” she asked. “The elderly and the royal family are cornering us,” he said. Madhavi furrowed. “What do you mean, My Lovely King?” she approached him. Abra sighed in long and deep breath. All of his anger vanished when he saw Madhavi, like water vanished the flame, so did Madhavi’s presence in his side. “They make you difficult to be the queen,” he answered quietly. Madhavi’s shock. He touched her cheek and told her what had happened in the palace. Madhavi took deep and long sigh. She felt pain in her heart. ‘They’re so cruel, the elderly and Rengganis’s followers,’ she growled in her heart. Madhavi put fake smile and hide her true fe
Baskara kingdom, exactly at the main palace, a palace for king, his personal maids and royal holders who ran the kingdom’s duties. The termperatur’s raising, anger flowed from all over place, deviding the palace into two groups because of King Abra’s statement of making Concubine Madhavi to be the future queen. “Please, My King, this cannot be happened. Concubine Madhavi is nothing for Baskara Kingdom. You should reconsider of making her the future queen. You are not the legal heir of Baskara Kingdom. We cannot allowed her to be the queen. It against the law.” An old man wearing blangkon said. ‘I don’t think it’ll be this frustrating. I don’t really understand the rules of this kingdom. Moreover, Ki Chandra is one of King Arkha’s family. It will be dangerous if I make a stupid mistake.’ “King Abra, we really wish that you not do something in a rush. Please, behave like a warrior, My king.” A man wearing a brown and white strips shirts and trousers with the same colors
Khandra frowned. He and Kayana looked at each other in dark when familiar sound heard. Both of them stepped out just to be surprised and felt save at the same time. “Brother Damar.” Khandra greeted from his hideout. “I thought you were someone else.” Kayana felt relieved. Brother Damar laughed with his three friends. “Who else sneaked out into the wood in this middle of the night, huh? Let’s go back! My men saw Ki Kastara got out from the palace walking around the village. I’m sure he’ll go to the stall,” he said. “We must be hurry!” Khandra said. They fasten their move, ignoring the bushes in front of them and finally got into the stall at the exact time with Ki Kastara. Brother Damar gave a tray with a jar of arak and bowls from coconut shells. Khandra and Kayana went in while bringing it. Khandra’s men stood. Four of them moved quickly changed their clothes. They feft anxiety of getting caught. “Ki Kastara’s men snooped through the window four ti
When Abra had a long and hot night with Madhavi, it’s different for Rengganis, the legal heir of Baskara Kingdom. She looked simple in white clothe and trousers. Her hip’s tied with small black clothe. Without any accessory and fancy dress, Rengganis looked like a lady warrior. She had a new beginning in an unappropriate place. Rengganis stared at the flame Khandra made. Right now, she was surrounded by her knights enjoying the night full of stars. “I was having a banquet to welcome Concubine Madhavi. Eventhough I felt pain in my heart because she stole my husband’s love, I never had a thought to harm her. We were enjoying the meal, sipping tea in the cup. And I don’t know how she collapsed after drinking her tea made by my maid. Blood covered her lower body,” Rengganis said, remembering the tragic day that pulled her life upside down. “I believe it’s a conspiracy.” Aunty Berek snarled. She wiped her tears falling down to her cheek. Rengganis smilled wistfully. “Wa
The late King Arka had came into the cross land, visiting Kingdom Bamantara, to meet King Arutala and Queen Sekar Ayu. According to the folklore from generation to generation, the most peaceful kingdom where its king only married to one single lady is Kingdom Bamantara. It’s neutral and had no enemy because the kingdom was so success and supplied the people with sufficient natural resources. It’s why King Arkha wanted King Arkha’s son to marry his daughter, Rengganis. Beside to forge a bond between two kingdoms, King Arkha believed that Prince Abra, the second son of Bamantara Kingdom, would look after Rengganis well, making her the only wife and queen. “Hearing good reputation of Kingdom Bamantara, I have no doubt to give my only daughter to marry Prince Abra. Be loving partner, together forever until death do you apart.” It’s one of the advice from King Arkha to King Arutala. Unfortunately, the intention of late King Arkha versed to reality. Power made Abra lost his m
Khandra looked around, a familiar place, a place he used to go, a place where he burnt Lady Nagini’s corpse, his senior. He looked up, the shadow of fire flashed faintly into his mind. Blaze he prepared to burn Lady Nagini. He remembered clearly when he first saw her, an elegance and beautiful woman made him amazed. Khandra was so young when Master Jagat Trengginas took him into White Eagle Dojo, the most famous dojo in the country, a dojo made best students. However, it has many mysteries. The owner always covered their faces with mask. Only certain people could see them personally. And don’t forget that there was various tests to get into it. Master Jagar Trengginas took Khandra as his student when he saw Khandra’s skill. They left the dojo to Master Jagat’s hide out. Khandra remembered exactly a very beautiful lady waving a red shawl. Her movement was as graceful as dance. Her hand swayed perfectly. Just a moment later, he found out that it wasn’t a dance, it’s swin