Main character: Sidi Mantra, a powerful brahmin known for his diligence in meditation.
Sidi Mantra and the Gift
Sidi Mantra is gifted a red bead which transforms into a baby boy named Manik Angkeran.
Sidi Mantra cares for and pampers Manik Angkeran, fulfilling all his desires.
Manik Angkeran's Character Development
Manik Angkeran grows into a young man with a penchant for cockfighting and gambling.
Despite his father's warnings, he continues to gamble and accumulates debt, eventually exhausting all of Sidi Mantra's treasures.
Plea for Help
Sidi Mantra discovers the empty treasure storage and confronts Manik Angkeran about the gambling.
Manik Angkeran pleads for help to pay off his debts.
The Journey to Mount Agung
Sidi Mantra meditates and receives guidance from the gods to seek treasure guarded by the dragon Naga Besukih at Mount Agung.
He bravely travels through a haunted forest and reaches the crater of Mount Agung.
Interaction with Naga Besukih
Upon summoning Naga Besukih, Sidi Mantra requests treasure to help his son, who promises to use it wisely.
Sidi Mantra returns home with the treasure to help Manik Angkeran pay off his debts.
Repeated Failure
Manik Angkeran breaks his promise and returns to gambling, quickly losing the treasure.
He then plans to follow Sidi Mantra to Mount Agung to seek treasure directly from the dragon.
The Attempt to Steal from Naga Besukih
Manik Angkeran steals the bell from Sidi Mantra while he sleeps and goes to Mount Agung.
He lies to Naga Besukih, asking for treasure in his father's name.
Driven by greed, he attempts to cut off the dragon's tail, causing Naga Besukih to retaliate.
Consequences of Greed
Manik Angkeran is punished for his greed and is burned to ashes by Naga Besukih's flames.
Sidi Mantra discovers his son's fate and brings his remains and the dragon's tail back to Naga Besukih.
The Bargain for Resurrection
Sidi Mantra pleads for his son's revival, agreeing to reconnect Naga Besukih's tail.
Using his magic, Sidi Mantra successfully reconnects the dragon's tail, and Naga Besukih resurrects Manik Angkeran.
Conclusion and Lesson Learned
Manik Angkeran apologizes to his father and promises to change.
Sidi Mantra decides that Manik Angkeran must live independently to learn from his mistakes.
To prevent future issues, Sidi Mantra uses his stick to draw a line, separating the land into Java and Bali, symbolizing the need for boundaries after the conflict.