Tales
the curse forever (part 3)

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Just a moment ago, the Prabu was so panicked. He thought his wife and son were dead.

But apparently, Saraswati only slept because of fatigue. Likewise with the baby who turned out to be alive, even though there was no sound of crying.

The Prabu is relieved.

Saraswati, who had regained consciousness, grabbed her baby and pulled the shawl that was always hanging on her shoulder. To then be made the wrapping of the body of the little one who began to squirm.

'' welcome my son.

Saraswati holds her baby slowly . The baby's body is very small. So, he had to be careful not to hurt her.

Silent.

The sunlight began to dim.

It doesn't feel like the night is coming back. The atmosphere was filled with silence.

Out there, Nyi Sukma's voice was no longer heard.

Either because of what or maybe he was planning something.

No one knows for sure. Even Saraswati.

And slowly the dark shrouded.

Not like yesterday.

Tonight the atmosphere is so calm. The sky seemed to be adorned by a bright moon.

Seen from the moon bias entering through the gap of the wall of the house.

Saraswati still sits leaning against the body of the Prabu .

The two are silent with gazes pointed at the fruit of their love being born prematurely.

His body was so small, his skin was pale. His eyes were also tightly closed.

At first glance the baby looks lifeless. Only regular breathing along with the ups and downs of his chest alone proved that he was alive.

'' adinda Saraswati. '' Sang Prabu's voice softly called out the name of the woman.

He caresses the open shoulder and he inserts the scattered hair around it.

The Prabu opened the beskap which became a symbol of his greatness. Then he hung on the shoulder of the woman who was still his wife.

Saraswati was filled with the attention of the Prabu.

Then in the dark atmosphere of the night and the silence that struck, Saraswati began to tell stories.

When she was 7 years old, Saraswati went missing.

His family also mobilized all guards and domestic workers to search for the noble's only daughter .

For three days of their livelihood, they found no bright spot and were almost desperate.

There were no signs or traces of Saraswati.

Meanwhile, deep within the wilderness filled with dense shrubs as well as tall large trees loomed .

A small girl dressed as a typical noble walked with strides of distress.

Sometimes his head looked up. The sky is ash. Like there is no sun .

Then his neck moved to the right and to the left, circulating a gaze around him that was only filled with various plants .

Somehow he could be in a place that no one knows where.

Because it is not a place that can be seen especially on the trail by careless humans .

After a long walk, little Saraswati finally found a house that is quite sturdy and large, even though it is in the middle of nowhere.

It was the same house where Saraswati and Sang Prabu were taking refuge in.

Little Saraswati came in, hoping someone could help her get home.

'' excuse me... Is there anyone ? ''

' kreettt's door opens by itself.

A beautiful woman appeared from behind the door.

Her hair was black along the waist dangling beautifully back, her body clad in a white reddish pattern batik .

He is Nyi Sukma . His physical appearance when he first met Saraswati was indeed much different from the current one.

And that's just the camouflage.

Saraswati was stunned. How could a woman as beautiful as this live in the wilderness ?

Is it possible to have the same fate as it ?

From a family and lost ?

'' come in, Saraswati, I have been waiting for your arrival ever since, he invited her with a voice that was so soft and soft.

Little Saraswati was hypnotized.

His feet stepped in, while his gaze was straight ahead .Empty look.

Not once did he take his eyes off .

Therefore he did not realize, if the woman he was following did not walk. Except floating. It was as if there was wind under the soles of the feet dragging his body to move around.

Even little Saraswati did not know if the house she entered was filled with unclear objects.

Various kinds of unusual objects hanging on the ceiling of the house.

On the sides were oil candles burning with a small fire.

Until the room around the black cloth becomes dim and feels stuffy .

They then stopped right in front of a tree trunk that was the size of an adult body.

Presentation table. Which in a moment will Nyi Sukma use as a place to do rituals.

Suddenly, little Saraswati's body floated up .Then placed on the show table.

Little Saraswati is still flinching. He was still in an unconscious state even with both eyes wide open.

Then Nyi Sukma began to show his true form, the terrible-looking old grandmother with her shabby and worn array.

At that moment, little Saraswati woke up. He intended to wake up, but could not

Both his legs and hands were held back by something.

And how surprised he was when he saw, if in each of his legs and hands in a strong wrangle by black hands with wrinkles - protruding wrinkles and long nails.

Only hands .Without any person as its owner.

Little Saraswati fainted . He was too shocked and very scared .

A few moments later little Saraswati woke up.

None of his limbs were missing.

He had thought he would surely die.

Saraswati was about to move, but was restrained because she felt pain in her right wrist.

Seen a gaping incision wound quite large . His blood is flowing though not so much .

And when he looked down, a container was placed right where his hand was lying.

Looks like a place to hold his blood coming out .

Little Saraswati felt her head go round and round.

But as much as possible he could stand . He must get up and hurry away . That's what's in his head right now.

But just as his feet were cramming the floor, the door of the house suddenly opened.

Nyi Sukma in his actual figure entered by floating and stopped right in front of him.

Little Saraswati immediately closed her eyes.

He was afraid .

'' you ? who are you really ?

Why is your blood so useless ? '' asked Nyi Sukma with her hoarse voice.

Saraswati. He was too scared to make a sound let alone open his eyes.

Nyi Sukma who realized that, then changed his form into a beautiful woman. His voice is also a fox.

Then he tried to greet and persuade Saraswati.

Slowly that worked.

Little Saraswati opened her eyes and finally spoke.

Be aware that Saraswati is not the biological child of the noble. Except adopted children, because the noble couple can not have children.

Knowing that, Nyi Sukma had intended to kill little Saraswati to remove the trace.

But he saw the innocence that radiated in the clear eyes of little Saraswati.

His evil intentions were stopped he did.

Little Saraswati he released and he returned it to his family.

After they had previously made a deal.

Where from then on, little Saraswati was his disciple and slave.

That means Saraswati will do what Nyi Sukma ordered in exchange for not being killed.

Saraswati had no choice.

He agreed and began to do what Nyi Sukma ordered. Something he shouldn't have done .

For starters, Saraswati was taught some knowledge so that they could meet easily. No matter anytime and anywhere.

It took three years until Saraswati finally managed to master all that Nyi Sukma taught.

It was only after that, Saraswati was given her first assignment.

He was asked to bring a friend of his who was a true noble.

At that time Saraswati was 10 years old and had mastered some special things like a Black magician.

Including rituals that every year Nyi Sukma must do.

This is the first time he witnessed what the ritual of Nyi Sukma to need a virgin noble girl.

Apparently, Nyi Sukma tried to use the child's body as a container for his new soul.

According to Nyi Sukma, not all bodies can be used. And through this ritual Nyi Sukma can find out whether the body of the girl can or not he uses as a place where his soul lives.

From there little Saraswati knew. If Nyi Sukma is a creature that resists death

Therefore, Nyi Sukma needs a replacement body in order to return young and can continue his life longer.

But the ritual failed.

The child Saraswati brought in was in fact physically weak. The girl suffers from many diseases and is often sickly .

As a result Nyi Sukma could only take the blood of the noble girl instead in order to survive while waiting for the ritual in the following year.

Yes, the ritual can only be done one time in a year.

And so, the following year Saraswati was again given the same task.Namun also Nyi Sukma get a container that suits him.

At the age of 17, Saraswati wanted to give up. He could no longer watch and engage in anything contrary to his conscience.

He asked Nyi Sukma to release him. Baby though. Nyi Sukma did not want and threatened to kill parents and people who had loved him so much.

Saraswati is helpless. If he had to sacrifice his life, he was ready. But not with people who mean so much in their lives.

With a heavy heart, Saraswati continued their agreement.

This time, Nyi Sukma promised to grant Saraswati one request.

Whatever it is.

And Saraswati took the offer while she was being held I was traveling to find a companion for the prince who had just ascended the throne.

With the help of Nyi Sukma, Saraswati who had long put her heart on the man who was dubbed as the most handsome, managed to get married and become empress.

But again Nyi Sukma use it.

He offered Saraswati a new covenant. Nyi Sukma promised to release Saraswati. But instead, if pregnant later, Saraswati must hand the child over to him.

The son of a king is certainly more precious and far more special than any noble.

And Nyi Sukma plans to make a strong container and will decrease its strength in the baby from an early age.

With his knowledge, Nyi Sukma managed to make Saraswati contain quickly. Next he also tried to make the child Saraswati gave birth to later was a woman.

Nyi Sukma also tried hard so that all his efforts and waiting were not in vain.

Of the many sciences that Nyi Sukma mastered, only one science that he could not have.

The science of understanding the alias of knowing the future.

He could not predict anything that would happen in the future.

While Nyi Sukma was busy with his spells, Saraswati also seemed to not want to lose. Silently unbeknownst to Nyi Sukma, Saraswati had planned something.

Poor saraswati though.

Although he was happy to be side by side with the man he loved, but every day he continued to be overshadowed by his agreement with Nyi Sukma.

And the day came to him with a shred of hope.

Through someone who he paid dannia gave a special task, Saraswati finally met and was introduced to a magical ascetic who possessed and mastered science contrary to Black magic.