The Mute of The Demon Cave
In the midst of political intrigue and warfare during the founding of the Majapahit Kingdom, Jagat Wengi, a cunning and individualistic 25-year-old book thief, takes center stage. As he navigates the treacherous landscapes of both the martial arts world and the royal court, Jagat Wengi undergoes a remarkable transformation from villain to Anti-Hero. Torn between conflicting loyalties and a quest for redemption, he becomes known as “The Mute of The Demon Cave” after a fateful encounter leaves him voiceless. Armed with secret arts and fueled by revenge, Jagat Wengi embarks on a perilous journey to seek justice against those who betrayed him. Blending elements of fantasy, including magic, mysticism, and local myths, this historical fiction offers an enthralling tale of power, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of goodness in a world steeped in darkness.
Infiltrating Forest Demons' Region
"The demons held her soul," Nyai Rasmi said after examining Gendis' body for several hours.
{What shall we do, Nyai?}
The only option was to retrieve her soul from them.
"We must ask the mountain demons for help, my wife. Their enemy is our enemy."
"Yes, I understand. They also asked Jagat to talk to the Lord of the Forest yesterday. We can use that."
{I doubt they can talk nicely, Nyai. I have thought of another way}
"What is your plan, my son?"
{To infiltrate and take Gendis' soul there}
Jagat had not yet said he was skilled at infiltration, but his eyes showed confidence that this plan made more sense than negotiating with the demon lord of the forest.
Thieves deal only with the giver of stolen goods. In this case, the forest demons had stolen Gendis's soul.
In this case, however, Sabrang disagreed that this was the work of only a handful of forest demons.