JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Entrapment

"Gusti Prabu Bameswara requested that Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya immediately return to the palace.

There are two problems that are happening. The first was the arrival of Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayagiri. He came with a large group from Kotaraja Kawali.

While the second is the news from our password. There is news that near the border of the region with the Kingdom of Jenggala, there is a suspicious movement. The thing is clear I do not know Gusti Pangeran ", continued Senopati Naratama immediately.

Mmmmmm...

"This is a big deal. In that case, I will immediately prepare to return to Kotaraja Daha. You wait here for a moment, Uncle Senopati.", said Jaka Umbaran who immediately stepped towards the back. He intended to take a bath before going to Kotaraja Daha Palace.

After his departure, Baratwaja and Resi Simharaja who were about to wake Mapanji Jayabaya, came to the place. Seeing the arrival of the senopati, the two men immediately saluted the high officer of this Panjalu warrior.

"Greet us, Gusti Senopati...

If you may know, why suddenly Gusti Senopati Naratama so early came to this place?", asked Baratwaja immediately.

Hearing the question of Baratwaja who was one of the middle officers in the Kotaraja Daha army, Senopati Naratama immediately gave an explanation. Hearing that, the two loyal followers of Mapanji Jayabaya looked at each other immediately.

"Suspicious movements?

What sort of attempt to wreak havoc in the Panjalu Kingdom, Gusti Senopati Naratama?", Baratwaja looked towards the burly middle-aged man immediately.

"There is some possibility of that, Juru Baratwaja..

We are still waiting for the next report from the members of Lowo Bengi Special Forces. However, just in case something bad happens like that, then we need to prepare ourselves to face all possibilities. Therefore, Gusti Prabu Bameswara sent me to call Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya back to Kotaraja Daha", Senopati Naratama explained while stroking her thick mustache.

"Then we must return to Kotaraja Daha, Gusti Senopati. Uncle Resi Simharaja, you look for Gendol and I will wake Besur soon", Resi Simharaja nodded in understanding hearing Baratwaja's words. The two of them immediately shared their duties. Baratwaja towards the residence of Besur, while Resi Simharaja heading towards the Harinjing River.

Besur was still wrapped in blankets on his bed when Baratwaja came looking for him. Seeing that, Baratwaja immediately shook his head.

"This child hihhhh...

Sur Besur, get up!"

Baratwaja's loud screams were heard at the residence of Jaka Umbaran. However, he did not flinch at all. Upset with this one human act, Baratwaja also immediately kicked the bed support pole made of bamboo.

Bhhuuuuugggh..

Kkkkkkh..!!!

The bed of Besur collapsed instantly. Panjalu warrior officer who was assigned to maintain the security of Jaka Umbaran was immediately rolled over and fell on his stomach on the floor of the hut.

"It's a fucking shucks!!!"

Maki Besur felt the pain of falling on his stomach on the floor. His eyes darted to and fro looking for the cause of the fall to the ground. When he saw the legs of his bed sticking to the wall and Baratwaja who was shaking his waist in front of the door, he immediately knew that it was the work of his friend.

"Heh, fucking comrade! What do you mean exactly, huh? Why did you break the foot of my bed?", scolded Besur as he rose from the fall.

"Your own fault, sleep like a kebo..

I've been screaming to wake you up, but you're even good at sleep. Tuh Gusti Senopati Naratama is in place Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya", said Baratwaja who immediately shocked Besur.

HEEEEEEEEHHHHH...!!

"This blind morning?

What's the matter Ja?", Besur quickly rubbed his eyes to clean up the visible eye dirt at the end of his eyes.

"We were told to go back to Kotaraja Daha Palace. There's something important. Wash your face before gathering. Hurry!", said Baratwaja as he stepped out of the Besur lodge. The naked man immediately headed to the corner of the cottage where a barrel was located. He immediately washed his face with barrel water before following Baratwaja to the porch of the residence of Jaka Umbaran.

Arriving at the destination, it appears that Baratwaja, Gendol, Resi Simharaja and Senopati Naratama have gathered. He was a soldier of the senopati guard also seen standing on the stairs up the portico. Besur immediately saluted Senopati Naratama before he sat beside his friends who had arrived first.

Not long after, Jaka Umbaran came along with Begawan Mpu Narada. Apparently after taking a bath, he immediately sought the teacher at his residence to say goodbye.

"Be careful in action, Gusti Prince..

It seems like a pretty weird problem. Gusti Prince must be wise in taking any action", said Begawan Mpu Narada immediately.

"I will listen to Master's instructions. Then please, please leave. May Hyang Agung give long life so that I can sowan again to Harinjing", after saying so, Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya immediately respect the teacher. Begawan Mpu Narada raised his right hand as a sign of his blessing.

After saying goodbye, the group immediately left Harinjing Hermitage heading south where Kotaraja Daha is located. Dust flew with their horse's footsteps and hit the streets.

It didn't take long to get to Kotaraja Daha. It was not far from Harinjing Hermitage. The group immediately headed towards Kotaraja Daha Palace which was in the middle of the city. The people who passed by them immediately pulled over and saluted as they passed by the road.

In the king's private room, Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana were waiting for their arrival. Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara and Rakryan Rangga Mapanji Amaraha also appear to have been present at the place. Jaka Umbaran immediately worshiped Prabu Bameswara with his followers.

"Worship of Kanjeng Romo Prabu's servants, Kanjeng Biyung Ratu.", said Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"Wake up my son.. Your service we receive" said Prabu Bameswara as he raised his right hand. Queen Dyah Chandrakirana also raised her right hand while smiling sweetly.

Jaka Umbaran and the others immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of the king's private room.

"Please forgive Kanjeng Romo Prabu..

Earlier Uncle Senopati Naratama had explained a little about the situation that was being faced by Kotaraja Palace. Does Kanjeng Romo Prabu have a way to solve this problem?", asked Jaka Umbaran while respecting.

"Look at my son, your uncle Prince Mapanji Jayagiri has come with his large entourage with the aim of wanting to collect our promise several decades ago which is to match you with his daughter Nararya Padmadewi. This is our promise to keep his descendants connected to the Kotaraja Daha Palace. They just arrived yesterday.

Now Father Prabu asks what do you think about this?", Prabu Bameswara looked at Jaka Umbaran.

"It was the promise of a knight and the promise of a brother, Kanjeng Romo Prabu. I as the son of Kanjeng Father Prabu obliged to obey", hearing the answer, Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana immediately smiled widely.

"Then, the first problem could be considered finished.

As for the second problem, Panjalu is in danger. This is due to the movement of unknown people around Kotaraja Daha. I'm worried if this has anything to do with the emergence of some food barns near our border with Jenggala. It seems like Kotaraja Kahuripan Palace is preparing something secretly and this is what Father Prabu is worried about.

Do you think it will not be dangerous if we hold your wedding while the situation is like this?", hearing that, Jaka Umbaran sighed heavily.

"Now that is a big question for me, whether this wedding can not be postponed Kanjeng Romo Prabu?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately. Hearing that, Prabu Bameswara shook his head.

"It is impossible to postpone, Jayabaya..

If delayed, this can lead to misunderstanding from Dhimas Jayagiri. After all, he also had to return to Kawali immediately after this wedding because I heard Gusti Prabu Langlangbumi was not well" replied Prabu Bameswara immediately.

Everyone was silent to the king's words. This problem really made them dizzy the seven roving.

"Uncle Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara..

If according to Uncle, what should we do?", Jaka Umbaran turned his attention to the warangka.

"According to the servant, the marriage should still be carried out but not here, Gusti Prince.

Kotaraja Daha Palace is the symbol of the ruler of the Kingdom of Panjalu. If until this palace is attacked by the enemy while we are careless, then this kingdom collapsed. Just a suggestion, we should carry out the wedding plan at the Katang-katang Palace" said Mpu Baprakeswara aka Mpu Ludaka while respecting the Swordsman of Mount Lawu.

"Empulse Uncle Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara has a point as well..

Even if they dared to steal the opportunity in narrowness by infiltrating Katang-katang Palace, Kotaraja Daha Palace could still provide assistance. We can also trap them by letting them enter Katang-katang Palace", said Jaka Umbaran with a faint smile.

"But this is very dangerous, Prince Nakmas..

Biyung is afraid that things will happen that we do not want.", said Queen Dyah Chandrakirana immediately.

"Kanjeng Biyung Queen take it easy..

We will prepare everything as best we can. Once they dare to move, we will finish them off at Katang-katang Palace", replied Jaka Umbaran full of confidence.

"In that case, we prepare this trap as best we can. Since this is confidential, then other than the person in this room, this plan should not be leaked.

Senopati Naratama, arrange Garuda Panjalu troops around Katang-katang Palace. Let's just say, this is to secure the wedding of Mapanji Jayabaya with Nararya Padmadewi. Rakryan Rangga Mapanji Amaraha, make hidden security around Kotaraja Daha. Keep troops disguised as people on guard.

While you are Uncle Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara, prepare a lively wedding at Kotaraja Daha Palace. Does everything understand?", said the Maharaja of Panjalu at once. Everyone who was in the king's private room immediately worshiped Prabu Bameswara.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu.."

That day, preparations for the wedding of Crown Prince Mapanji Jayabaya were immediately arranged in such a way. Kotaraja Daha is again decorated in such a way that it looks lively. The entire city seemed to be busy with the preparations for this big event.

Two thick-bodied men quietly walked towards the city gate. The hassles of the soldiers who were busy decorating every corner of the city with penjor and various yellow janur decorations, made their movements go unnoticed by the city gatekeepers. But the pair of eyes continued to pay attention to all their movements.

Outside the city walls, precisely in a bamboo forest located south of the city, several people dressed in all black appear to be sitting next to a simple cottage. Some people seemed to be engrossed in gulping down twaks and wine, while others seemed busy keeping watch. The two thick-bodied people who had just stepped out from within the city headed straight towards this simple hut. Their arrival was only greeted with a glance from these black-clothed people. It seems like they know each other.

The two thick-bodied men immediately entered the cottage. But not long after that they had come out of the hut with a middle-aged man with a bushy sideburn and a thick mustache but his head was hairless. The appearance of the middle-aged man suddenly made everyone in the place immediately approach towards the hut.

"Friends of arms all, the moment we are waiting for is near! Prepare yourself as best you can because in a moment,

We'll attack Katang-katang Palace.."