2-1 Geng Merah (The Red Gang)
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While walking along the sidewalk, Nagini heard a desperate cry from a meatball vendor pushing his cart.
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Vendor: "Mercy, Bang! Please don't take my money! I haven't sold anything yet!"
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Two thugs in red T-shirts were gripping the vendor's collar.
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The first thug was skinny, with a thick mustache and slightly slanted, wide eyes. His name was Taryo.
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The second thug was short and stocky, bald-headed, and coughed from time to time — perhaps suffering from bronchitis. His name was Dirman.
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Taryo: "This is our turf! You have to pay security money!"
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Vendor: "Please, Bang, I haven't made a single sale yet!"
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Suddenly—
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Smack!
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Vendor: "Aduh!"
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The vendor staggered, clutching his cheek in pain.
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Dirman had to stand on tiptoe to deliver that slap.
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Seeing such injustice, Nagini strode toward the scene.
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Though her mind was still torn between finding Suro and understanding this strange future world, as a warrior who defended justice, Nagini could not stay silent.
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Nagini: "Hey! Stop what you're doing!"
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For a moment, Taryo and Dirman froze and turned to face her.
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2-2 Taryo and Dirman
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Noticing Nagini's bright red clothing that looked straight out of the 16th century, the two thugs exchanged glances.
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Taryo: "Judging from your costume, you must be a lost wayang actor!"
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Dirman: "How dare you lecture us! We are the Red Gang, rulers of this area!"
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Nagini: "Hey, Peyek Teri (Anchovy Cracker), and you, Roda Gerobak (Cart Wheel), what you're doing is a crime! It must stop!"
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Nagini had just nicknamed Taryo Peyek Teri (anchovy cracker) and Dirman Roda Gerobak (cart wheel).
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Taryo: "A wayang actor, and you dare to scold us?"
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Dirman: "Taryo, let's deal with this wayang actor first, then take her to the hideout!"
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Taryo: "Yeah! We'll give her to our boss Tarno! We'll get a reward!"
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Dirman: "And when Tarno gets bored, I'll be your boyfriend instead!"
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The two burst into crude laughter.
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Seeing their lecherous grins, Nagini's anger flared. Her eyes gleamed sharply.
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2-3 Tarno, Leader of the Red Gang
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Nagini: "You two have truly crossed the line!"
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Nagini was furious.
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Suddenly—
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Smack!
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Taryo was sent flying to the side. His left cheek swelled up instantly, as if stung by four hornets at once.
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On the other side—
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Thud!
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Dirman was knocked backward. His lips ballooned as though he had just gulped down scalding coffee.
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Neither thug saw how Nagini moved. All they knew was the pain now throbbing through their faces.
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In one swift move, Nagini had slapped Taryo and punched Dirman.
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Taryo: "Aduh!"
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Dirman: "Waduh!"
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With just one strike, the two thugs were cowed. They struggled to get up, intending to leave the scene.
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Taryo: "You'll pay for this!"
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Dirman: "We'll tell our boss, Tarno!"
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Taryo: "You'll feel the sting of Tarno's badik knife!"
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Dirman: "You know? Tarno is from Lampung."
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Taryo and Dirman staggered away in retreat.
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2-4 The Red Gang's Hideout in Kampung Rambutan
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Tarno glared at Taryo, whose cheek was swollen, and Dirman, whose lips were badly bruised.
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He slammed the table hard.
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Slam!
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Tarno: "Who dares do this to you?!"
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Taryo and Dirman cowered.
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Taryo: "We don't know, Boss. She was a woman in red clothes, like a wayang costume."
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Dirman: "She moved so fast and hit so hard — we were down in a single move!"
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Tarno snorted in anger.
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Tarno: "Idiots! You, Petruk! And you, Bagong!"
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He jabbed a finger at Taryo and Dirman, then barked again.
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Tarno: "Losing to a woman?! You've ruined the fearsome reputation of the Red Gang in this area!"
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The room fell silent. Around twenty gang members were present, including Taryo and Dirman.
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Tarno: "Why were you even fighting a wayang actress?!"
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Taryo: "She was helping a bakso vendor, Boss."
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Dirman: "His name's Jono."
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Tarno narrowed his eyes, then slammed the table again.
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Slam!
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Tarno: "Ah, Jono again! Always that troublemaker!"
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The gang members exchanged glances. Everyone knew Jono was the hardest person to squeeze for 'security money.'
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Tarno: "Paiman, take ten men with you. Tonight, we finish Jono!"
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Paiman: "Yes, Boss!"
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Tarno: "But don't take Somat! You know Somat, right?"
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Paiman: "Yes, Boss. His legs are bent like the letter O."
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One member, Wayan, cut in:
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Wayan: "But his appetite's enormous…"
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The entire gang burst into laughter.
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Tarno: "Where is Somat?"
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Paiman: "Didn't come in, Boss. Says he's sick."
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2-5 Nagini's Poisoned Needles
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Jono: "This is my wife, Marni, and my daughter, Sawitri."
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Nagini shook hands with Marni and Sawitri. The four of them talked about Jakarta, as Nagini had many questions about this modern city.
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Jono then changed the subject.
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Jono: "Bu, what if the Red Gang comes to our house?"
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Marni instantly pulled her daughter into her arms. This shabby rented home could not hide the family's fear and anxiety.
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Marni: "We can only pray, Pak…"
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Sawitri: "I hope they don't beat you like they did last month."
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Nagini: "Are they truly that cruel?"
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Jono: "They can be worse. Sometimes they kidnap young girls to pay off their parents' debts."
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Nagini shuddered in disgust at Jono's words.
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Without realizing it, her right hand touched the pocket of her clothes. Inside were stacks of poisoned needles.
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Not just one stack — three.
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First stack: deadly poisoned needles. A single scratch could take a life. These were called Jarum Beracun Tingkat Tiga.
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Second stack: poisoned needles that would knock the victim unconscious for hours. These were Jarum Beracun Tingkat Dua.
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Third stack: poisoned needles that would only weaken and sap strength. These were Jarum Beracun Tingkat Satu.
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Nagini took out the third stack — Jarum Beracun Tingkat Satu.
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2-6 Jono's Rented House
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Night had fallen.
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A group from the Red Gang, led by Paiman, arrived in front of Jono's rented house. They numbered ten men.
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Paiman: "Hey, Jono! Get out here! Or I'll break down your door!"
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Paiman barked the threat loudly.
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The neighbors in the surrounding rented rooms quickly shut their doors. They were terrified at the sight of the red-shirted thugs gathering in front of Jono's home.
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Inside Jono's place, it was silent. The front door stayed shut; no signs of movement.
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Paiman's patience began to fray.
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Paiman: "Bejo, break it down!"
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Bejo stepped forward, ready to smash the front door—
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But before he could act…
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Thud!
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Bejo's body suddenly flew backward, crashing to the ground beside Paiman.
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A massive lump, the size of a fist, was already forming on his forehead.
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Paiman's eyes widened.
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In front of him now stood a woman in red clothing — like a wayang performer's costume.
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2-7 Nagini vs Paiman
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Paiman: "So, you're the troublemaker!"
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Nagini's nostrils flared as she glared at Paiman and the Red Gang members.
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Paiman barked an order.
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Paiman: "Surround the wayang woman! Beat her up!"
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Four thugs rushed to encircle Nagini.
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Meanwhile, inside the rented house, Jono, Marni, and Sawitri peeked anxiously through a crack in the door, worried for Nagini's safety.
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Nagini lowered her stance, ready.
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Paiman, Wayan, and Tarjo stayed back, glancing between the fight and Bejo, who was still groaning and clutching his forehead.
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Before the four attackers could make their move, Nagini struck first.
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A single punch smashed into the jaw of the man in front of her.
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Thump!
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He flew backward, moaning in pain — his lower jaw shifted left, his upper jaw to the right. The hinge seemed dislocated.
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Nagini spun and delivered a kick to the thug on her left.
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Wham!!
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He collapsed sideways, clutching his waist — likely sprained or wrenched.
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Pivoting again, she slapped the thug on her right.
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Smack!
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He fell flat on his back, lips swollen and bleeding.
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Finally, with a quick shift of her weight, she drove a kick into the stomach of the last thug behind her.
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Wham!
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He crumpled forward, clutching his belly in agony.
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In a single lightning-fast sequence, all four lay on the ground.
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Paiman stood frozen, mouth agape. His courage began to drain away.
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Nagini swept her gaze toward the remaining gang members.
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Nagini: "Anyone else want a sprain? Step forward."
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The remaining thugs exchanged uneasy glances but said nothing.
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2-8 Paiman Runs
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Seeing his four comrades sprawled out, the courage of the remaining men soared away like birds into the night.
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Only three were left standing — Paiman, Wayan, and Tarjo.
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Paiman swallowed hard.
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Trying to hide his fear, he barked an order, his voice trembling.
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Paiman: "Tarjo! Wayan! Get her! Finish off the wayang woman!"
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Silence.
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No response.
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Paiman turned around.
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Empty.
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Tarjo and Wayan had already vanished.
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Fear surged through Paiman. Without another thought — or a shred of pride — he spun on his heels and bolted, chasing after his fleeing men.
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He ran for his life.
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Meanwhile, Bejo and the other four lay groaning on the ground. Slowly, they staggered to their feet, clutching their injuries.
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Nagini's sharp gaze followed them until they began limping away from the neighborhood.
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2-9 Confronting Tarno
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Nagini approached Jono.
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Nagini: "Pak, where is Tarno's hideout?"
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Jono: "Near the traffic light, in an abandoned building."
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Nagini: "I need to wipe them out at the root, so they'll never trouble people again."
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Jono: "But the Red Gang members are very cruel."
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Marni: "Especially Tarno, their leader."
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Jono: "True. Tarno's a skilled fighter, Nagini."
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Marni: "You must be careful, child."
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Jono: "And Tarno is also skilled with a knife."
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Nagini nodded.
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Nagini: "Pak Jono, Bu Marni — don't worry. The Red Gang must be destroyed."
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Budi, a neighbor, chimed in.
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Budi: "That's right, Kak! So they'll stop har.....
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2-10 Raiding Tarno's Lair
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Meanwhile...
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A few young men stepped forward, volunteering to escort Nagini to the Red Gang's headquarters.
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Nagini's bravery had clearly rubbed off on them.
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Budi shouted boldly,
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Budi: "We have to fight back!"
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Another local, Saridin, joined in,
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Saridin: "Let's drive them out of our neighborhood!"
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The crowd erupted:
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All: "Agreed!"
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The people were fed up—sick of being extorted and beaten by the Red Gang. Now, with Nagini here, courage was spreading like wildfire.
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Budi: "Sister Nagini, let us escort you to the Red Gang's den."
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Nagini smiled and nodded.
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It wasn't just Budi and Saridin—ten young men came along, each carrying a wooden club or a length of steel pipe.
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Then, suddenly, a frail old grandmother hobbled over, gripping a wooden club of her own.
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Budi: "Hey, Grandma! Where are you going?"
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Grandma: "I'm coming with you! I want to whack Tarno!"
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The young men laughed at her fiery spirit.
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Budi: "No, Grandma, stay at home! You'll throw out your back."
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She ignored him and waved her stick threateningly.
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Grandma: "Watch out, Tarno! If I see you, I'll use this!"
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Moments later, she was out of breath, wheezing. The boys could no longer hold back their laughter.
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Budi: "Seriously, Grandma. Go home."
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With a huff, she finally gave in and turned back.
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Nagini then set off toward Tarno's hideout, accompanied by the ten young men, each gripping their weapon of choice.
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2-11 Tarno's Wrath
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At the Red Gang's headquarters...
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Tarno sat at a table littered with beer bottles. A cigarette burned in his left hand, while his right gripped a large mug of beer. A few small packets of kacang Sukro were scattered around.
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He took a slow sip, imagining that the troublesome woman had already been dealt with, and that Jono had paid his "security fee."
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Bang!
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The front door slammed open. Tarno's daydream shattered instantly.
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Panting in the doorway were Paiman, Wayan, and Tarjo.
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Paiman: "Boss, it's bad! That woman in red is insanely strong!"
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Tarjo: "Yeah, Boss! In just a few moves, she floored us!"
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Wayan: "She's as fast as the wind!"
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Tarno's face darkened.
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Tarno: "But your faces look fine. No bumps, no swollen cheeks..."
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Paiman: "That's because..."
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Wayan: "We..."
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Tarjo: "Ran away, Boss."
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Furious, Tarno drew a badik from his waist—a blade rumored to carry a mystical aura.
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Tarno: "Cowards! The lot of you!"
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The three lowered their heads in shame.
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Tarno: "Looks like I'll have to take care of this woman myself!"
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But before he could finish—
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Crash!
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The front door was kicked clean off its hinges, flying straight toward him.
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Clang-clatter
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It smashed into the beer-covered table, sending bottles shattering across the floor. Kacang Sukro scattered everywhere.
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Tarno leapt to his feet, stunned.
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In the doorway stood a woman in a red outfit, hands on her hips. Behind her, ten young men brandished wooden clubs, their eyes blazing with determination.
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Tarno's blood boiled. His voice trembled with rage.
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Tarno: "Today, I'll end you!"
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With a roar, he charged at Nagini, badik raised high.
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Unfortunately for Tarno, his courage wasn't contagious.
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Paiman, Wayan, and Tarjo had been scared since the start—and now, seeing the armed young men, their fear spiked.
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Paiman: "We're outnumbered!"
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Tarjo: "Let's run!"
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But Wayan was already gone. No one knew when he had slipped away.
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Paiman and Tarjo exchanged a glance—then bolted out the back door.
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2-12 Two Naginis
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Nagini stood her ground, easily sidestepping each slash and stab from Tarno's badik.
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Tarno was skilled in a fight, but here, he was clearly outmatched.
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In a flash, Nagini countered.
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Wham!
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Her uppercut slammed into Tarno's jaw, lifting him slightly off the ground.
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Before his body could fall,
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Wham!
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A front kick crashed into his stomach.
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Tarno doubled over like a cyclist in mid-pedal, crashing to the floor. Two of his teeth went flying, and his stomach churned painfully. The badik clattered away.
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With effort, Tarno tried to stand, but his body swayed.
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Nagini: "Still think you can finish me?"
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Tarno glared at her, eyes wide, his vision spinning. He could swear he was seeing two Naginis.
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Tarno: "Am I drunk?"
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No. He'd just been Nagini-drunk—pounded senseless.
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To be continued
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Author's note:
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