8 Goddess of Flower Sanggana
Stone Eyes 5: A Surprising Offer
*Maut on the Throne of Baturaharja (Eye of Stone)*
The two queens had been sitting opposite a different natured. Queen Lembayung Mekar is more cold and flat expression, while Queen Getara Love always develops a thin smile that is friendly.
“Please Her Majesty the Queen conveys her wish by bringing a large army to our small kingdom,” said Queen Getara Love embarked.
“I was very hurt to hear my husband Prabu Galang Madra fall on the battlefield, especially his army of thousands defeated by only a few people. It is only natural that I as his widow come with full strength left to claim souls,” said Queen Lembayung Mekar.
“If Her Majesty the Queen invites to negotiate, of course Her Majesty has other demands besides war?” queen Getara Cinta said.
“True. The Balilitans highly value a power, who is strong then he is the one in power. This character who makes rebellions often appears in Balilitan to seize the throne. Whoever is in power, the people of Balilitan will obey. Prabu Galang Madra was a powerful king, repeatedly betraying his officials and trying to kill him to seize the throne, but always failing. The repeated threats against King Galang Madra made me determined, whoever overthrew my husband and usurped the throne, I was willing to surrender and serve him, just as all the people of Balilitan would serve.”
Queen Lembayung Mekar paused for a moment to say, but she turned a smile with a sharp look to Queen Getara Love.
“I love so much that I cannot meet Prabu Dira in person so that I can get a direct answer at this time,” said Ratu Lembayung Mekar.
“Prabu Dira is in the Palace, but he must rest fully in a few days,” said Ratu Getara Cinta.
“Good. I'm expressing my offer. War will happen if Prabu Dira is not willing to marry me!” the Queen Lembayung Mekar.
It was stunned that Empress Kerling Sukma heard the statement of Queen Lembayung Mekar. Queen Getara Cinta was actually also surprised, but she could show a face of calmness with a thin smile.
Queen Getara Cinta and Empress Kerling Sukma did not expect that Queen Lembayung Mekar who had come to bring a lot of troops, would offer himself to Prabu Dira.
“Can't, Prabu Dira only marries the needed woman and already has a bond of love!” reject Kerling Sukma.
Queen Lembayung Dusk turned to look at Kerling Sukma.
“Quiet, Empress!” queen Getara said Love without turning to look at her.
Empress Kerling Sukma was silent.
“Will I tell Her Majesty the Queen, it may affect the Queen's intentions and decisions. Prabu Dira currently has seven wives who are all given the position of empress,” said Queen Getara Cinta.
It gasped that Queen Lembayung Mekar heard that. He does not know if Prabu Dira has a wife that much. He only suspected that Prabu Dira only had one or two wives. Even if more than one wife, the other must be a concubine. He was astonished to hear that there was a queen and empress.
“When heals, our husband will marry his eighth wife. Please Her Majesty the Queen consider it again,” said Queen Getara Cinta.
Queen Lembayung Mekar was silent for a moment, as if thinking. His gaze still looked at the waiting Queen Getara Love.
“I keep offering myself to Prabu Dira to prevent war from happening. What I have in mind is that Prabu Dira only has one or two women. If I'm ready with two women, then what's the difference with eight or ten women. Moreover, I offer a throne contested by many people. If Prabu Dira has me, then by itself all that belongs to the Balilitan Kingdom belongs to him, property, territory and a large army,” said Queen Lembayung Mekar.
“Alright, Her Majesty The Queen. I hope Her Majesty the Queen can be more patient waiting for answers from Gusti Prabu Dira. Me and the Empress must return to the Palace first to deliver Her Majesty the Queen's offer,” said Queen Getara Cinta. “Is there anything else you want to negotiate again?”
“Quite,” replied Queen Lembayung Blooming briefly.
“Good,” says Ratu Getara Cinta while standing. “We beg of ourselves!”
“We go straight back to the Palace, Empress,” said Queen Getara Cinta to Kerling Sukma who then nodded in agreement.
Zersse!
The graurr!
Suddenly from inside the body of Queen Getara Love shot out a large green ray in the form of a bird-winged tiger, with all four legs having green flames as well.
Queen Getara Cinta immediately jumped up into the air which was then grabbed by the tiger's back.
“Hah!” shock Queen Lembayung Mekar and Mahapati Tarik Serwu watched the show.
While Kerling Sukma jumped first into the air.
Zersse!
When in the air, from inside the body of Kerling Sukma out yellow light in the form of a giant snake but winged bat. The snake immediately twisted around snatching the body of its master. The green and yellow ray creature immediately flew away quickly leaving behind his master's two horse mounts.
Not only the Queen of Lembayung Mekar and Mahapati Tarik Sewu were shocked to see the incident, but also the Balilitan Kingdom troops as well as the retainers and troops of the Lesser Sanggana Kingdom who had never seen the magic of the Heavenly Eye Ring.
Queen Getara Cinta and Kerling Sukma continued to fly, even leaving her army without a message. Both of them went straight to the Palace to meet Prabu Dira.
“This is just two wives, what if eight wives come down to fight against us?” queen Lembayung Mekar said.
He then moved up onto his chariot.
“Are you willing to be ruled by Prabu Dira, Mahapati?” ask Queen Lembayung Mekar.
“The Queen herself knows, I am a loyal servant to the late Prabu Galang Madra. However, since Gusti Prabu came back to life from his death, his nature and decisions have changed badly. And the most absurd decision was to bring a large army without a clear purpose, which ended up killing it and our troops came home with a huge loss. From the beginning I was against Gusti Prabu's journey. So, I don't care if I have to serve Gusti Ratu or with a new king,” said Mahapati Tarik Sewu while running his chariot.
“In your opinion, will Prabu Dira reject me, Mahapati?” ask Queen Lembayung Mekar again.
“Shouldn't, Gusti Queen, unless he's a cocky guy. As a male female connoisseur, it seems impossible Prabu Dira rejected Gusti Queen who is still so beautiful. It would be too arrogant if a small kingdom refused the overflow of a large and rich kingdom like Balilitan,” said Mahapati Tarik Sewu.
“You're right, Mahapati.”
“However, as I love, Gusti Ratu may not be a queen anymore,” said Mahapati Tarik Sewu.
“Although I am a devoted woman, but I also need love and affection, Mahapati.”
“Why does Gusti Queen sacrifice herself to be combined? Wouldn't the Queen Gusti be able to take the husband of one of the officials that Gusti Queen liked without sacrificing the crown of unity?”
“You mean an official like yourself?” the Queen Lembayung Mekar.
“Hahaha!” mahapati Tarik Sewu's laughter heard his master's shot.
“Hihihi!” Queen Lembayung Mekar just laughed at her omnipotent laughter. (BH)