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.
Practice Again
Jagat teaches the essential skills of Silat, namely kicking and punching.
Kicking uses the front of the foot to push the opponent from a safe distance. There is the side kick, which uses the side of the foot horizontally towards the opponent.
Then there are circle, spin, and swing kicks. The spinning kick is useful to give more power to the kick.
As for punches, Jagat is taught straight punches that direct the force of the hand forward and can be struck consecutively with the same hand.
"This is a double punch," Sabrang said. He then gave an example of an elbow punch, a leg punch that uses the strong part of the knee. There is also a palm strike that aims to hit the opponent's sensitive area.
Sabrang continued to demonstrate these examples under Jagat's watchful eye. His eyes scan and absorb the lessons into his memory.
The medicine Nyai Rasmi gave him was effective enough to ease the pain in his neck, though he hoped to recover one day.