24-1 Tono, Member of Densus 88

  Burhan stared sharply at Anton, the masked man. His living room was a complete mess.

  He grabbed his phone and quickly called Tono.

  Burhan: "Hello, Tono. Can you come to my house right now?"

  Tono: "What is it this time, Burhan?"

  Burhan: "There's an intruder. I've already subdued him."

  Tono: "Did the intruder attack you?"

  Burhan: "Yes, Tono. He's connected to Kembang Setaman Discotheque."

  Tono: "Alright, Burhan. I'll come over with the team right away."

  Burhan ended the call.

  ***

  24-2 Nagini Defeats the Twin Grandpas

  Not long after Burhan hung up, his phone rang again.

  The name "Nagini" fshed on the screen.

  Although she was from the 16th century, Nagini had quickly learned modern technology — including how to use a cellphone.

  Nagini: "Burhan, do you remember the twin grandpas you almost hit with your car?"

  Burhan: "Yes, I remember! Why?"

  Nagini: "They attacked me."

  Burhan was startled.

  Burhan: "Really? Are you alright, Nagini?"

  Nagini: "Those twins were pretty skilled!"

  Burhan: "And?"

  Nagini: "I defeated them."

  Burhan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

  Nagini: "They were hired by Kembang Setaman Discotheque."

  ***

  24-3 Burhan Defeats Anton

  Burhan: "I was also attacked by an intruder who broke into my house."

  Now it was Nagini's turn to be surprised.

  Nagini: "Are you alright, Burhan?"

  Burhan: "Yes. I managed to subdue him. Tono is on his way here."

  Nagini: "Tono, the one who's always te?"

  Nagini chuckled on the other end.

  Burhan: "Yes, Tono — the Densus 88 member who always arrives te."

  Burhan smiled faintly.

  Nagini: "You mean Tono, who shows up just to sp on the handcuffs?"

  Burhan: "When we've already done the hard work catching the criminals, right?"

  They both ughed heartily.

  Nagini: "Burhan, it's getting te. Let's continue this talk tomorrow."

  Burhan: "Alright, Nagini."

  Burhan ended the call.

  ***

  24-4 Orange Juice

  Early in the morning, Burhan headed to Nagini's apartment.

  She was already waiting outside. Burhan pulled over, and once Nagini got in, he drove off slowly.

  Burhan: "What shall we eat this morning, Nagini?"

  Nagini: "Up to you, Burhan. As long as it comes with rice."

  Burhan smiled and drove toward a café on Kemang Raya.

  After parking, he led Nagini inside the upscale café. They sat at a reserved table.

  Burhan: "Waiter, come here."

  A young waitress approached.

  Waitress: "What would you like to order, sir?"

  Burhan picked up the menu and pointed at several items.

  Burhan: "We'll have this, and this."

  Waitress: "Alright, sir. Anything else?"

  Burhan: "Nagini, what would you like?"

  Nagini: "The same iced orange juice as st time, Burhan."

  Both Burhan and the waitress smiled.

  Burhan: "Two orange juices."

  Waitress: "Very well, sir. Please wait a moment."

  The waitress left for the kitchen. The café was already bustling, since it was a holiday.

  In the corner, two young women giggled while snapping photos of their tte art.

  A middle-aged man sat alone, typing on his ptop while sipping bck arabica coffee.

  A family by the window was busy; the little boy kept whining for more hot chocote.

  A young couple fed each other bites of pastry while waiters carried trays of bread and orange juice back and forth.

  -

  ***

  24-5 Bitter Coffee and Fried Snacks

  Meanwhile…

  At Mayor Wardoyo's home, Giono was having a chat with him.

  They sat facing each other, with a gss table between them holding two cups of bitter coffee and a pte of fried bananas. Beside them, the swimming pool's water glistened crystal clear.

  Giono: "Wedah, you're rich now, Wardoyo."

  Wardoyo just smiled.

  Giono: "Your house is huge. Doesn't your wife get tired cleaning it?"

  Wardoyo chuckled at his old military buddy's joke.

  Wardoyo: "My wife doesn't do the cleaning, No."

  Giono: "Then who could possibly mop a pce this big? Two floors, at that."

  Giono sipped his coffee and took a bite of the hot fried banana.

  Wardoyo smiled again.

  Wardoyo: "I hire local residents to help with cleaning and cooking."

  Giono nodded, as if trying to understand the lifestyle of the rich.

  ***

  24-6 The Pindad SPR-3 Sniper Rifle

  After a long conversation catching up, Giono finally got to the real reason for his visit.

  Giono: "Wardoyo, do you still have my weapon?"

  Wardoyo: "Of course!"

  Wardoyo stood and gestured for Giono to follow.

  They went down a narrow staircase into a dimly lit basement with bare concrete walls.

  In the corner, Wardoyo opened a steel cabinet. Inside y Giono's sniper rifle, wrapped in bck cloth.

  Wardoyo: "Check your weapon, No. Make sure it's not rusty."

  Giono stepped forward, eyes sharp, like he was greeting an old friend.

  Giono: "Wedah, wedus! You've kept it in good condition."

  Wardoyo: "Of course, No. I've been oiling it regurly so it wouldn't rust."

  Giono slowly unwrapped the bck cloth, revealing the long-barreled rifle. The body bore the engraving: SPR 3 — Pindad Sniper Rifle.

  He stroked the lettering gently, eyes gleaming with pride. In his heart, he knew Indonesian-made weapons could rival any from abroad.

  Giono: "Wedus tenan! I can finally hold you again."

  ***

  24-7 Burhan's Investigation

  Meanwhile, back at the Kemang Raya café, Nagini and Burhan finished their meal.

  The waitress cleared the table, leaving two bottles of water and their orange juices.

  Nagini: "Burhan, something seems odd to me."

  Burhan: "What do you mean, Nagini?"

  Nagini: "We were attacked at the same time."

  Burhan: "In different pces. This was well-pnned."

  Nagini: "I was attacked in the apartment basement by two skilled twin grandpas."

  Burhan: "I was attacked at home by an intruder."

  Nagini: "Do you think it's connected?"

  Burhan took a sip of water, frowning slightly — his police instincts kicking in.

  Burhan: "Of course, Nagini. It's all connected."

  Nagini: "Is the man who shot at us at the apartment that day also connected?"

  Burhan: "Yes. His name is Bimo. He was hired by Kembang Setaman Discotheque."

  Nagini: "Kuntadi, the human trafficker on the MV Mawar Merah, was also from Kembang Setaman."

  Burhan: "The intruder at my house points to Kembang Setaman too."

  Nagini: "And the twin grandpas were hired by Kembang Setaman."

  Burhan saw the pattern — all roads led to Kembang Setaman Discotheque.

  Nagini: "According to Rudin, Sawitri is also there."

  ***

  24-8 Giono Embraces His Beloved Weapon

  Giono cradled the SPR-3 sniper rifle like an old comrade.

  He inspected it carefully — checking for jams, ensuring the scope still worked — going over each part.

  Giono: "Wedah! Wedus! You've kept my weapon well."

  Wardoyo: "No need to tinker with it. It's ready to use."

  Giono nodded.

  Wardoyo: "So… who's your target this time, No?"

  Giono: "Wedus! I'm going after the Big Madam — the boss of Kembang Setaman Discotheque."

  Wardoyo looked slightly surprised.

  Wardoyo: "You mean… Madam Mariana?"

  Giono: "Exactly."

  Wardoyo: "She's protected by corrupt high-ranking police."

  Giono: "I don't care. Anyone who gets in my way, I'll crush!"

  Wardoyo stayed silent, but he understood Giono's resolve — and his deadly skill in executing by a target.

  End of Chapter 24

  To be Continued Chapter 25