ADJOINING REALM
DARMA RELIC

That night the conversation continued, barrage after barrage of questions kept coming out from everyone. They were astonished by the story they had just heard.

"In fact, why did Banaspati bind you?" Tanya Darto with a very curious face.

"Whether this is true or not, but this story is a story passed down from the elders of my predecessor. They said that if our elder was one of Kanjeng Darma's best friends, he would always accompany us wherever Kanjeng went. The two of them's relationship already exceeds that of a brother, Dar. One time our elders and Kanjeng Darma met such a powerful creature in the middle of their journey. They both fought so fiercely against one creature, and the creature was Banas pati, Dar," Abah Ramli said stopped, he stared at the reaction on Darto's face before returning to tell a story "They almost made it, Dar. Before centipedes, snakes, scorpions, spiders and many more venomous animals came to his aid. There our elder nearly died, Kanjeng Darma saved our elder from the attack of the starch banas, yet he did not think that the attack of the starch Banas actually did not mean to kill, but he did not think that the attack of the starch Banas actually meant to kill, but rather leave one curse on our elder's body. From the energy that the starch banas emit, this chain is formed, Dar. He simply left behind his energy to track down the whereabouts of kanjeng as well as our elders."

Hearing Abah Ramli's words, Darto was completely shocked. He did not expect that Banaspati had so many minions. In disbelief Darto tried to ask, saying "Is all the incarnations of the beast dead?"

"No, Dar. In the past they were only able to defeat spiders and scorpions, while snakes and centipedes have been successfully removed. Maybe tomorrow there's not much else to worry about. In our village there is one relic that may be able to help you later, anyway you have to go to our village and break the shackles on our necks," replied Abah Ramli, then turned to look at Darto with a pushy look.

"What is that thing?" Darto answered with a very curious face.

"Kanjeng's cloak is in my house, it can provide a little help. What is certain is that if you wear that robe, all beings from the next realm who have been close to Kanjeng Darma, will immediately recognize you without having to get acquainted first" continued Abah Ramli.

Darto immediately shuddered. All the feathers of Rome on his body stood up, after hearing Abah Ramli's words carefully. He felt that the task he had to carry was so heavy, but he also felt proud to be able to continue what he had not completed. But before Darto came to a conclusion, he again asked Abah Ramli to just make sure "So, have all the banaspati men been destroyed? Was I able to meet him after killing the centipede?"

"No, Dar. All animals are afraid of fire, there are two more you need to be aware of" Abah Ramli replied briefly.

"What else?" Tanya Darto is back.

"Well guess what beast is so powerful and yet afraid of fire?" Abah Ramli asked everyone in front of him. And just got a head bobble from all his listeners.

"Merican, Dar. He's very strong. Even centipedes are afraid to meet him. It's just that he's not so submissive with all the minions of banas pati, he's just afraid of banaspati, and only banaspati can manage it" Abah Ramli replied with a serious look. Then continue the story "But, Dar. You better meet him first, you should be able to meet him if you want to go to the kingdom of banaspati. He can be a precious friend if he can you seduce."

Everyone was again stunned after hearing the proposal from Abah Ramli. They think how Darto should do to invite the tiger figure to become reinforcements.

"He was just afraid of the banaspati, but he was not respectful at all. The enemy of your enemy is your friend, you must have heard that remark a lot, right? Just promise a victory, he will definitely think hard to reject your offer" continued Abah Ramli.

Everyone nodded, they felt that what Abah Ramli said was very reasonable. They all nodded in unison to express their agreement, until Abah Ramli managed to lift the corner of his lips after seeing all the support that Darto had.

"So, is it the same dong? I still have to face the tiger first," said Darto a little disappointed.

"Yes, Dar. But you better not kill him, he can be a very meaningful help. What you need to be aware of next is an animal that is so loyal to Banaspati, Dar. You know what animal loves fire?" Abah Ramli asked this time he deliberately made Darto a little confused. And after Darto shook his head, he went back to talking "Meat, Dar. Moths love fire so much, they know their wings can burn, but they still choose to die as long as they can touch the fire. They can choose how to die, and what you need to be aware of is not just their loyalty. Many humans have died before they could see the shape of the moth. The poison from the powder on his wings is so deadly."

Hearing that, everyone immediately rounded their eyes. All this time they think that moths are stupid animals, because they always approach objects that continue to kill most of their people, but tonight their behavior against moths is inversely proportional. They just found out that moths are animals that want to die to touch something they love.

While Darto can only sigh long, then take it out at once roughly. He tried to remain calm in front of all his family, although in fact his heart also felt doubtful about his current ability. But Darto still chose to face whatever he would face, even though it was something that would kill him.

"Grandpa still wants to be here first, right? Tomorrow let me take Jaka along, let him see the outside world before he is fully freed. The rope that bound Jaka had me broken off, now he can go anywhere as he pleases, right?" asked Darto to try to distract him, he did not want all his family to worry about him.

"Good, Dar. If you want to stop by the persimmon village first, there is Grandpa Jaka, this is the address," replied Abah Ramli while thrusting a piece of paper, he knew if Darto wanted to divert the conversation, so he answered without thinking.

"What is the destination in line with the village of Ijuk?" Connect Darto.

"By, Dar. It's still close from here, I know the place" said Ki Karta after seeing the writing on a piece of paper that Darto was looking at.

"All right, tomorrow morning we leave. So now it's better to rest" said Darto briefly, then say goodbye to return to Harti's parents' house located right next to Kakung's house.

Not long after Darto said goodbye, everyone entered their respective rooms. They had a hard time falling asleep after hearing what Abah Ramli said. Especially both Grandpa and wife Darto. They were afraid of what Darto would face, but they could not stand in Darto's way. So inevitably they have to support all the decisions of Darto even though they are forced, and only prayer can continue to be offered.

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