JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
The Wolf Squad Starts Moving

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Nun is far to the east, precisely in the east of Kali Lawor which is the natural border between the Duchy of Selopenangkep and the Duchy of Kanjuruhan which is also the border region of the Kingdom of Panjalu and Jenggala Kingdom, thousands of soldiers appeared to be lined up neatly in the vast meadow. No less than 20 thousand horsemen and 10 thousand foot soldiers appear neatly lined with complete weapons. In addition to them, there are also 500 troops who fought on the mounts of several high officers, 500 war chariots and about 3 thousand swords pulled by buffaloes and cows.

In addition to them, there were about 100 large ships filled with soldiers on standby at the estuary of the meeting of Kali Lawor and Kapulungan River. At the end of the mast, there is a green flag that is a symbol of the greatness of the Kingdom of Jenggala embroidered with red threads that form a five-pointed star.

It has been the largest campground in the region for nearly 20 years.

A burly middle-aged man with a thick moustache and a bushy beard dressed all in black from the expensive silk they were characteristic of a nobleman, was, standing staring at the line of these Jenggala soldiers. In addition to the armor that covered his chest and shoulders, a blue-gloved sword hung on his waist. In addition, there is a characteristic of the man in the form of his left eye white.

Yes, he is the warlord of the Kingdom of Jenggala named Senopati Tambakwedi. A high-ranking officer is a soldier who is good at using swords and is good at organizing war tactics. He had several times become a hero of the Kingdom of Jenggala quell some of the rebellions that exist in the land of the kingdom's subordinate country.

From the right side, two men appeared who also seemed to be high-ranking officers of Jenggala soldiers. One of them is thick with a thin mustache but has a long beard. While another was a little thin with big eyes like being glared with a large mole on the left chin. The two men immediately saluted the great commander.

"The preparation of our soldiers is complete, Gusti Senopati. Just waiting for orders from Gusti Senopati", said the fat man after respecting.

"Good, Thumenggung Citragadha..

So what about the supply troops, ship troops and our garrison Tumenggung Genggong?", Senopati Tambakganggeng turned his eyes towards the thin-bodied officer.

"As Gusti Senopati ordered, we have arranged our special forces in such a way. Just waiting for orders from Gusti Senopati, we are ready to pound the defenses of Panjalu", said skinny officer named Tumenggung Genggong immediately.

"Then wait moreover, we must quickly subdue the Duchy of Selopenangkep before moving to Daha.

Today too, we leave for the Duchy of Selopenangkep!", said Senopati Tambakwedi immediately.

"Well Gusti Senopati.", said the two main aides of the commander of the Kingdom of Jenggala immediately while respecting before they rushed away.

Shortly afterwards, the sound of trumpet trumpets from buffalo horns was blown out loud.

Thhhhuuuuuuuuuuuutttthhhh!!!!

Hearing this loud voice, the Jenggala soldiers immediately stood straight facing the direction of Senopati Tambakganggeng who advanced into the middle of the meadow. Flanked by two warriors dressed in black-stained bamboo caping, Senopati Tambakganggeng immediately circulated his gaze to the entire Jenggala warriors.

"Listen to everything!

Today we are going to Daha. It is time we end the division of the Medang Kahuripan Kingdom by conquering them. Today we also prepare to make Dahanapura City a place of real fire!", said Senopati Tambakwedi burning the spirit of the Jenggala soldiers.

The low boisterous voice of the soldiers was immediately heard blaring all over. Riding a horse carriage pulled by four of the best horses, Senopati Tambakwedi led a large army of Jenggala across Kali Lawor.

A pair of sturdy and muscular men who had been watching the movements of these Jenggala soldiers, immediately headed towards the thickets behind him. They immediately led his horse to a path near the place.

"We must quickly report this to Gusti Patih Mpu Narattama, Adhi Warupa.

Hurry up, we don't have much time!", whispered the older stocky man immediately.

"I know that, Kakang Jaladri. We must get to the Duchy of Selopenangkep as soon as possible before the Jenggala soldiers arrive", Warupa replied as he accelerated his footsteps. Once on the road that can be for horse riding, the two people who had deciphered the Duchy of Selopenangkep immediately jumped on the backs of their respective horses and immediately kicked their horse mounts as fast as possible to get to the Duchy of Selopenangkep as soon as possible.

Almost noon, they entered the palace of the Duchy of Selopenangkep. Without waiting any longer, the two immediately jumped down from their horses and ran towards the Selopenangkep Passage located in the eastern part of the palace.

At the Pendopo Kepatihan, they immediately rushed towards Patih Mpu Narattama who was sitting together with several courtiers of the Duchy of Selopenangkep. The two immediately worshiped before sitting cross-legged with breath still burning.

"What is important news until you arrive without prior notice?", Patih Mpu Narattama raised his right hand.

"Huuufffffffffff...

Please forgive Gusti Patih, the servant faced without being called. But we have just seen a large number of Jenggala troops have just passed the Lawor River and are moving towards the Selopenangkep Duchy. At least there are 50 thousand soldiers who leave" Warupa said immediately.

WHYAAAAAAAAAAA??!!!

Patih Mpu Narattama immediately got up from his seat so surprised to hear the cryptic report. The number of soldiers of that size is certainly not an opponent worth the current strength of Selopenangkep. As the rules apply, every Duchy in the Kingdom of Panjalu is only allowed to have 20 thousand soldiers.

But if they surrender to the Jenggala soldiers, then it is certain that Selopenangkep will be a lair of Jenggala soldiers to reach Kotaraja Daha and this should not be left alone.

Patih Sancaka's son who inherited the position as Patih Selopenangkep after his death the father immediately frowned deeply.

Since childhood, Mpu Narattama did learn about governance and war science. Although he became a Patih Duchy of Selopenangkep, but his martial ability is no better than Senopati Naratama who became one of the high officers in the Kotaraja Daha army. He was superior in government affairs compared to the affairs of war.

However, as a knight, of course Patih Mpu Narattama would not allow the residents of the Duchy of Selopenangkep City to become victims of the greed of the Jenggala soldiers. The current Duke of Selopenangkep, Prince Mapanji Lodaya will certainly not be able to do anything. Teenage boys who have just turned 1 decade less will certainly not be able to think of things this big.

"Varupa, Jaladri..

You two I'm assigned to deliver this news to Kotaraja Daha. Go now. I will arrange the Selopenangkep soldiers to hold the Jenggala soldiers here as much as we can.

Hurry up!", said the Selopenangkep government warangka immediately.

"Both Gusti Patih.", said Warupa and Jaladri immediately. The two immediately saluted Patih Mpu Narattama before leaving the place.

After the two people left, Patih Mpu Narattama immediately spread his eyes on all the courtiers of the Selopenangkep Duchy in that place.

"Listen to me, we must not allow these Jenggala warriors to threaten Kotaraja Daha. We're holding them as hard as we can here. Better to die than let them trample on our honor.

Senopati Pranajiwa, organize the Selopenangkep army immediately east of the City. Quickly depart now", ordered Patih Mpu Narattama immediately. Without waiting to be ruled twice, Senopati Duchy of Selopenangkep was immediately respected before rushing to carry out the duties he received.

"I'd rather lose my life than let these Jenggala people do what they want"

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The atmosphere inside the Katang-katang Palace was crowded by the courtiers of Kotaraja Daha Palace as well as the invited guests who were ambassadors from Srivijaya and Surasilulu who happened to be sending messages from their kings.

Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya was sitting with his hands worshipping on the sky. A yellow and white frangipani flower appears at the end of his hand cupped in front of his forehead. On the left right side, Dewi Rengganis, Putri Pandan Wangi and Indrawati were sitting with a similar attitude to her.

Begawan Mpu Narada from Harinjing Hermitage slowly splashed the holy water of lightning filled with fragrant flowers on Jaka Umbaran, Indrawati, Putri Pandan Wangi and Dewi Rengganis. The old man's mouth continued to chant a prayer of praise on Sang Hyang Akarya Jagat. The fragrant smell of handlebars and incense seemed to fill all corners of the wedding venue.

As soon as this worship spell was completed, Jaka Umbaran and the three beautiful women immediately lowered their hands to the front of the chest. Afterwards, Begawan Mpu Narada took a pinch of rice that had been smeared and pressed it on the foreheads of the four men immediately. Completed, Begawan Mpu Narada immediately smiled as he heaved a sigh of relief.

"Today you have officially become a married couple. I pray that you will live together and be happy forever" Begawan Mpu Narada said with a meaningful smile.

"Thank you for the prayer, Begawan", said Jaka Umbaran immediately. His three new wives also smiled broadly.

"Now it's time for all of you to bow down to your mother's father. And for the three of you, you also have to respect the old wife of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya", hearing that remark, the four people immediately nodded in understanding.

They immediately came down from the pamujan sanggar and did sungkeman on Prabu Bameswara and Queen Dyah Chandrakirana. The two leaders of the Kingdom of Panjalu immediately raised his right hand above the heads of the four of them as a sign of blessing. Likewise for Duke Prabhaswara and Duke Wangsakerta.

When Dewi Rengganis, Putri Pandan Wangi and Indrawati were about to kneel before Nararya Padmadewi, this beautiful woman from Galuh Pakuan Kingdom immediately held the bodies of the three of them.

"There is no need to bow down to me, now we are all brothers" Nararya Padmadewi said, smiling meaningfully.

"Thank you very much Kangmbok Padmadewi" said Dewi Rengganis, Putri Pandan Wangi and Indrawati while smiling sweetly. Jaka Umbaran was also happy to see the harmony of the four of them.

However, the excitement that was in that place did not last long. As the invited guests enjoyed the various dishes served in this wedding, Warupa and Jaladri arrived at Katang-katang Palace. They came along with Tumenggung Setawardana who was in charge of guarding the Kotaraja Daha Palace because the residents were in Katang-katang Palace.

Tumenggung Setawardana directly in honor of Prabu Bameswara.

"Katiwasan Gusti Prabu, katiwasan..

The two men were told that the soldiers of Jenggala had moved towards the Duchy of Selopenangkep. Possibly now they have reached there" said Tumenggung Setawardana soon. Prabu Bameswara and all the people in the place were immediately surprised instead of playing to hear him.

HAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!