JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
The Crown Prince's First Duty

"Tell me first who are you and what do you want to come here?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately after hearing a request for help from the man tied to the sapodilla tree immediately.

"Secawiguna. People in Wanua Kitri in the Duchy of Matahun. Servant is the helper of Nyai Paricara, a great healer who is able to cure all kinds of diseases.

Servants came all the way here because there was a big problem that was happening to Gusti Prince's master. This all has something to do with the Duchy of Matahun Palace", the middle-aged man replied quickly.

"Not many reasons..

If you want to ask for help, not by sneaking into the roof of this palace, old man. Your way is exactly like a thief who wants to steal something" said Gendol as he glanced at the middle-aged man.

"It's just fucking up.. Wherever someone wants to confess", said Besur while preparing to beat Secawiguna. Besides still being upset by the events last night, Besur still clearly remembered when he had to alone shouldered the middle-aged man.

"Listen to the explanation, Sur..

Don't play rough. If you can't control your emotions, you better just shut up", snapped Jaka Umbaran who immediately made the naked man close his mouth.

"Hamba was forced to sneak quietly to Katang-katang Palace, Gusti Prince.

Two days ago, the servant arrived at the palace of Kotaraja Daha. But because there are preparations for Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya's wedding, so servants are not allowed to enter. Forced to wait for an opportunity. After hearing the news of Gusti Prince's marriage was carried out at Katang-katang Palace, the servant returned to try to meet Gusti Prince or Gusti Prabu Bameswara but was barred from entering again because there was an attempted murder yesterday afternoon.

Therefore, the servant was forced to enter through an unusual path like this. Please Gusti Prince forgive" Secawiguna said immediately.

"Well how about the story about Nyai Paricara that you said the great physician?", back Jaka Umbaran immediately asked.

"Hyai Paricara is the servant's master. He is known as a healer who can cure all kinds of diseases. His name is widely known to Jenggala.

Two weeks ago, came some people who claimed to be emissaries from the Duchy of Matahun Palace. He said they came because they were sent by Duke Natanegara to treat one of his relatives who were very sick.

Initially Nyai Paricara refused to join but because the people were a little pushy, finally Nyai Paricara departed as well. Servants who are usually not feeling well, are not allowed to join. A week after that event, the servant came to the Duchy of Matahun Palace to search for the existence of Nyai Paricara because there was one of his treated people came asking for additional medicine. But the Duchy of Matahun Palace says that Nyai Paricara did not come to Matahun Palace at all.

Not getting a satisfactory answer both from the Duchy of Matahun Palace and the soldiers who were there, I decided to complain the fate of this servant master to Kotaraja Daha. Therefore please servant Gusti Pangeran, only your majesty is the only hope for Nyai Paricara to return" said Secawiguna expectantly.

Mmmmmm...

There was a long sigh before Jaka Umbaran glanced at Resi Simharaja. The former stealth king Alas Roban nodded as a gesture to Jaka Umbaran with the intention of saying that Secawiguna did not look to be lying. The burly man did have the ability to see if someone was lying or not.

"alright.. I'll talk to Kanjeng Romo Prabu about this matter.

While you stayed here to treat your wounds. Besur, Baratwaja.. Both of you I'm assigned to untie him and treat Secawiguna's wounds" the crown prince said immediately.

"Thank you for the kindness of Gusti Prince" Secawiguna said immediately.

After finishing his talk, Jaka Umbaran immediately stepped into the Katang-katang Palace. He headed straight towards the bathhouse while Besur and Baratwaja untied the ties that bound Secawiguna's body immediately.

The morning after eating with Nararya Padmadewi, Mapanji Jayabaya put on his great clothes again and headed towards Kotaraja Daha Palace with the control of Besur, Gendol, Baratwaja and Resi Simharaja. Because he has not been a bride for a week, then he will not be burdened with state duties first.

The arrival of the crown prince to the Kotaraja Daha Palace instantly became the center of everyone's attention. The courtiers of Kotaraja Daha Palace immediately worshiped the future successor to the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu when he entered the Great Pendopo of the Kingdom of Panjalu. Arriving in front of his father, Jaka Umbaran immediately crouched down and worshiped Prabu Bameswara.

"My devotion is Kanjeng Romo", said Mapanji Jayabaya immediately.

"Worship you I accept my son.. Get up and sit in your place" said Prabu Bameswara, smiling. In this week's routine pisowanan, in addition to Queen Dyah Chandrakirana, Consorts Gayatri and Luh Jingga also participated in accompanying their husbands.

Jaka Umbaran immediately stepped to the right side where an empty seat lower than the throne was located. It was a place that had not been occupied for many years. Even Prince Mapanji Lodaya is not allowed to sit there.

After Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya sat down, pisowanan routine was resumed. This time all the retainers of Kotaraja Daha Palace reported the tasks given by the Maharaja of Panjalu to them. One by one report their work over the past week. On average they provide a fairly satisfactory report but there is one report from the border line of the region with the Kingdom of Jenggala which is quite interesting Prabu Bameswara.

Tumenggung Setawahana who led the hunting force where the figure of Ki Martoloyo who became the mastermind of the infiltration at Katang-katang Palace, found that there are new food barns in the region of Jenggala Kingdom. It seems like this has just been established by them and looks like it is trying to be filled with various kinds of food.

Although Ki Martoloyo managed to escape to the territory of the Kingdom of Jenggala, but the report carried by Tumenggung Setawahana was enough to treat the disappointment of their failure to capture the Jenggala.

We all know that this new food barn must be prepared by Jenggala for the supply of their troops who will move towards the Kingdom of Panjalu. We should quickly find a way to keep watch if they really storm into Kotaraja Daha", Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara saluted after speaking.

"Begging all the rulers of the border region with the Kingdom of Jenggala to build a hidden food barn around our fortress. The most vulnerable become a way for them to enter Panjalu such as the Duchy of Matahun, Kayuwarajan Kadiri, Bracelets, Selopenangkep, and so on, Singhapura and Bojonegoro must have a strong defense so that they can at least inhibit the movement of Jenggala soldiers if it happens", said the king later.

"Please forgive Kanjeng Romo Prabu. Sorry if I was so excited to speak without being asked.

If that is the case, allow me to go to the Duchy of Matahun Kanjeng Romo Prabu. Let me bring a warrant from Kanjeng Romo Prabu to Adipati Natanegara", Mapanji Jayabaya immediately respect before speaking.

"Why all of a sudden do you want to go to Matahun, Prince Nakmas?

Is there anything to be aware of?", said soft Queen Dyah Chandrakirana.

Jaka Umbaran immediately told about the person who last night entered the Katang-katang Palace. All of his stories were told to everyone in that place. Everyone immediately fell silent to hear this story of Jaka Umbaran. All of them seemed to think hard about what really happened to Nyai Paricara.

Mmmmmm...

"This is a matter of justice and truth but it can also be used as a tool to gauge how ready Matahun is as a front line if Jenggala stormed into Panjalu.

Well, I agree with your wishes, my son. But on condition that after you leave a week after you get married" said Prabu Bameswara immediately.

"Ananda understands Kanjeng Romo Prabu", Mapanji Jayabaya again respect after speaking so.

After giving orders and instructions to the retainers of Kotaraja Daha Palace, the routine pisowanan once a week is disbanded. They all immediately carry out their duties in accordance with what they have received.

At night, Prabu Bameswara visited Katang-katang Palace along with Consort Gayatri. There's something I want to talk about in four eyes between father and son.

The arrival of Prabu Bameswara and Concubine Gayatri was immediately welcomed by Mapanji Jayabaya and Nararya Padmadewi. They then talked in a pendopo.

"Are you ready for your first task, my son?", asked Prabu Bameswara as he looked towards Jaka Umbaran who was sitting cross-legged on the floor of this pendopo.

"As the next king of Panjalu, I must learn how to solve the problems faced by the people, Kanjeng Romo.

After all, the people of Panjalu are the pillar of his standing upright this kingdom, so they should take precedence. Prosperity and welfare of the people will be obtained if the leader has concern for the problems they face", Jaka Umbaran replied while respecting the father. Hearing that answer, both Prabu Bameswara and Consort Gayatri smiled widely.

"You have wisdom that still needs to be honed again, Prince Nakmas..

It takes time and experience so that you can really learn the science of statutes that you have learned at Harinjing Hermitage. But I salute you. At this young age, you have a broad view of the life of the people of the Kingdom of Panjalu", Consort Gayatri smiled widely.

"But on your journey there will be dangers that may come from various directions.

It seems that I need to give you something as your first journey as crown prince", after saying so, Prabu Bameswara immediately got up from his seat.

"Follow me now, Jayabaya.."

Hearing that, Jaka Umbaran immediately rose up beside the king. Prabu Bameswara immediately held onto Jaka Umbaran's wrist and a blink of an eye then they had disappeared from Gayatri and Padmadewi's sight after a thin white mist covered their entire bodies.

On one of the banks of the Kapulungan River, Jaka Umbaran and Prabu Bameswara appeared. Unable to hide his curiosity, Jaka Umbaran immediately expressed his heart.

"Why are we here Kanjeng Romo Prabu? Where are we now?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"We are on the banks of the Kapulungan River, my son..

Romo will drop a study that you can use when you're in a state of urgency. You can move anywhere at will wherever you want to go on condition that you know where you are going" replied Prabu Bameswara with a faint smile.

"His name is Ajian Halimun.."