Morning sunlight crept through the windows, casting a warm glow on Johan face, who was startled to realize that an entire night had passed in his contemplation of the Majapahit Kris. The engraved words still lingered in his mind, as an enigma wrapped in the echoes of centuries.
As dawn painted the sky, Johan's thoughts swirled in a maelstrom of questions. He pondered the meaning behind the ancient script, the significance of his family's reverence for the Kris, and the cryptic message his father had left him. Scratching his head in confusion, Johan wondered if perhaps he wasn't meant to understand yet.
Did the Kris have a voice that would reveal itself in due time, or had it already spoken through the engraving?
"Why did you gave me more questions than answer...." Johan mumbled to the Kris, as the room filled with the weight of his uncertainty.
Yearning for the guidance that only his father could provide, Johan couldn't shake the confusion that enveloped him. His fixation on the Kris, a departure from his usual scholarly pursuits, left him feeling a sense of obligation to uncover the Kris mystery.
With a sigh, Johan really wished his father were still alive. He longed to sit down and unravel the mysteries together, seeking clarity in the wisdom passed down through generations. The Kris had become a puzzle, a piece of his heritage that begged to be understood.
In a moment of decision, Johan resolved to return to his old family house in Trowulan, East Java. His father's extensive library might held the promise of answers, it's a treasure trove of family history, records, and ancient documents that might shed light on the significance of the Kris.
After notifying the University of an extended leave, Johan began packing. He pondered the logistics of transporting the Kris, a weapon that might pose challenges when boarding an airplane.
As he clasped the Kris in his hands, a surge of anticipation coursed through Johan.
"It's actually feels good to get lost in the right way" he declared to himself, embracing the prospect of a fresh break from the monotony of lecturing uninterested students.
A mischievous smile tugged at his lips as he considered taking the long way home by train, a nod to his old days of academic research and adventure to secluded area of forest and villages.
The journey ahead, fueled by the ancient mysteries encapsulated in the Majapahit Kris, beckoned Johan to step beyond the boundaries of the known and embark on a quest that transcended time itself.
Filled with a renewed sense of purpose, Johan setting out on a journey that would lead him deep into the heart of his family's history.
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Echoes of Majapahit
Historical FictionJourney with Johan, an Indonesian University lecturer, as he unexpectedly finds himself transported back to the early period of yet to-be Majapahit Kingdom. Armed with modern knowledge and a deep passion for his nation's history, Johan faces the ext...
