That night, Ryan told his grandfather everything.
Grandpa Sudarsono smiled proudly and retrieved the Cakra Kencana Kris from its wooden case.
"My grandson," he said,"you have proven yourself worthy of learning our family's secret techniques."
He placed the kris in Ryan's hands.
"This blade has existed since the Majapahit era.It can only be wielded by family members who have reached Level 3 or higher."
"But starting now," he continued,"you will learn how to communicate with it—to resonate with the energy within."
Ryan felt a calm, steady warmth flow from the kris—very different from the raw energy he usually sensed.
"Our family's techniques focus on protection and defense," Grandpa said."We do not strike first—but when we must protect others, we become unbreakable."
Ryan clenched his fist.
He understood now.
This path wasn't about domination.
It was about responsibility.
And his journey as a true heir of the warrior lineage had only just begun.
