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.
In the Demon Cave
"This young man has been through so much. Look at his face. Beautiful, but too much trouble. If we have children, they will be his age.
Nyai Rasmi looked peacefully at Jagat lying before her.
"He's the young man who saved you when we were being chased by the Kediri soldiers, isn't he?"
"Yes, Kakang. He saved me and said I once fed him when he was starving, but I forgot."
"Then he's a boy who knows how to return a favor and vice versa," Sabrang replied.
"You mean revenge?"
Her husband Sabrang Panuluh crouched down beside Jagat's body. "What was he doing in the forest? There must be a reason. There isn't a single person who would want to go into the forbidden forest."
Sabrang said he had seen three Mongolian refugees who had gotten lost in the forbidden forest and fallen victim to Ki Regat's party.