8 Goddess of Flower Sanggana
De Bude 18: Leading Yourself
*Eighth Flower Goddess (De Bude)*
“We were not involved in the meeting of the elders, nor were there any representatives. Meaning we really do not know what problems they will discuss, Gusti Prabu,” said Tirana when the empresses were gathering with Joko Calm, plus Dewi Ara and Murai Manikam. At that time, the Goddess of the Shadow of Death was going to the river.
They do not surround a fairly large campfire, but form a small circle on the west side of the fire.
“True, Kakang Prabu. I think Kakang Prabu will be chosen as the leader of the white stream, according to the prediction of Angels Serba Know at that time,” said Kerling Sukma while coolly holding Arda Handara.
On the side of Kerling Sukma sat Dewi Ara. The woman who in fact was thousands of years old, as if she had become part of the wives of Joko Calm. Although Kerling Sukma is a student of the Goddess of Hearts, but she does not want to interfere in the great affairs of her teacher with the Goddess Geger Jagad.
“I was forced to do evil to Dewi Ara. The Science of Grandpa Buyut the God of Death that was planted on the body of Goddess Ara, created a very high allure of lust, which I could not stand. Finally, I was forced to stain the corpse of Goddess Ara who died temporarily, so Arda Handara was born. I must correct that evil by marrying Goddess Ara and not leaving Arda without a father. But unfortunately, it turns out that Goddess Ara is very famous in the outside world. More surprisingly, he was in a dispute with my great-grandfather and my wife as well. I still have to choose and it's a very heavy choice. If I side with Grandpa Buyut who is clearly wrong, or side with the elders because they are white, then, then I will leave Goddess Ara whom I have promised her that I will be responsible. Means I will let the cracked jug fall to the ground,” said Joko Calm.
“I feel very valuable in your hands, Joko,” said Dewi Ara while smiling little.
Joko Calm smiled also to Dewi Ara who is still so beautiful despite having one child.
“If I let myself stay there, besides having to bear the shame, I and Goddess Ara will be showered with caci maki. I hope you will live side by side with Dewi Ara, especially you have no reason to be hostile,”, said Joko Calm to his wives.
“By pleasure, Kakang Prabu,” said Tirana.
“We will share rice, share water, share clothes, share house, to share husband,” said Kerling Sukma.
“Hihihi! But still I am the most spoiled!” sahut Sandaria laughed a lot by herself.
The other wife just smiled at Sandaria's behavior.
“Hahaha!” joko Calm's short laugh.
“Do you also want to share your husband with us, Murai?” tanya Tirana which was from the beginning to be a marketing match for Joko Calm.
“Ah?” murai Manikam's shock became misbehaved because he was suddenly asked. Then laughing he replied, “Hihihi! Thank you for your offer, Gusti Empress. I'm not ready for such a high level of love.”
“Hihihi!” laugh at those beautiful women.
“Before the meeting of the elders, we have done the eradication of the bad guys and I have already taken the lead. As long as I am still a king, I will continue to lead the fight against evil, help the weak but the righteous, and protect those who ask for protection. I will continue to lead my troops and people!” joko said Calm was like a party leader who was campaigning among his wives.
The wives simply smiled hearing their husband's optimistic determination.
“Then what about the enemy Empress Master with Dewi Ara?” ask Kusuma Dewi.
“But Kakang Prabu must find a way out so that Empress Master does not fight with Dewi Ara. There will definitely be something so lost if one of them dies,” said Sri Rahayu.
“I'll think about it,” said Joko Calmly. “Then what about the Sticks of the Gods?”
“After Kakang Prabu falls, we carry out the command by retreating to the Howling Gorge. So what we know, the stick is still in the hands of Princess Aninda Serunai. He is still an invincible person,” Tirana said.
“We must quickly realize the science of the Eight Flower Goddesses. Thus, in addition to the knowledge of the Eight Flower Goddesses we master, my devotion will return. With the return of my knowledge, it might be easier to seize the Scepter of Gods, because the scepter does not work for me,” said Joko Calm.
“We can only realize that science if Empress Master and Goddess Ara are not in conflict. As long as they are still hostile, then the science cannot be realized. The Eighth Flower Goddess must love each other, because this science is a science that involves the heart,” said Tirana, the only person who understands the procession in the mastery of the Eight Flower Goddess.
“But I was surprised, why Princess Aninda Serunai did not chase us, even though her army was exhausted by our troops?” said Yuo Kai.
“Before I fell into the abyss, I briefly affected and heated his heart, but I did not know it worked or not. If successful, maybe Princess Aninda Serunai prefers to return to the Demon Palace to fight for the throne from Jin Gurba,” said Joko Calm.
“Means there will be bloodshed in the Demon Palace,” Sri Rahayu said.
“Maybe,” says Joko Calmly. “That I did so that Princess Aninda Serunai did not hunt you when retreating to the Cliff of howls.”
“Pardon me, Gusti Prabu. I hope Gusti Prabu doesn't let the Scepter of the Gods loose for so long. With the heirloom in the hands of a bad person like today, all bad events can happen to white people,” said Murai Manikam.
“I must admit, I cannot seize the heirloom with just my current witness. I need my old wisdom. I need the knowledge of the Eight Flower Goddesses, but the quarrel between Nara and Ara should be finished first. Nara and I agreed that before marrying her, I would first marry Queen Lembayung Mekar in Balilitan. I have decided the day and have sent an envoy, so that Queen Lembayung immediately prepare for her wedding there. After that, I will marry Goddess Ara. I ask of you, there was no fight between Nara and Ara during my departure!”
“Good, Kakang Prabu,” said the empresses.
“When married in Balilitan, Kakang Prabu did not invite a consort to accompany?” ask Kerling Sukma.
“No, but before leaving I will give your rights and the rights of Queen Getara,” said Joko Calmly while smiling, making the empresses laugh low and making Kerling Sukma blush in shame.
“Kakang Prabu, Goddess of the Shadow of Death came here,” whispered Tirana when she saw the figure of the Goddess of the Shadow of Death from far away.
“I have to stay away,” said Joko Calmly. Standing up from her seat she said to Goddess Ara, “Come, Ara!”
Goddess Ara also complied with carrying her baby. Joko and Dewi Ara went together towards the tent. The empresses who knew about the hah between Joko Calm and the Shadow Goddess of Death, only laughed lowly.
“Why did Prabu Dira leave when I came?” asked the Goddess of the Shadow of Death when arriving among the empresses, while looking at the departure of Joko and her future wife.
“Arda to be put to sleep,” Tirana replied while smiling sweetly to a woman who was fresh and fragrant because after bathing in the river. (BH)