JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Pralaya Duchy of Selopenangkep

The news suddenly made a stir all the residents of Katang-katang Palace. Everyone really did not expect that the thing they were worried about turned out to come sooner than expected.

"Senopati Agung Sembada ..

Arrange troops to prepare to leave for Selopenangkep. Ask Garuda Panjalu Team to move first. Try to arrive as soon as possible in Selopenangkep", said Prabu Bameswara immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu", Senopati Agung Sembada immediately respected before leaving the place as soon as possible.

"Uncle Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara, you take care of the invited guests who come. I'll be ready to lead the army. Prince Mapanji Jayabaya, let's change clothes", hearing orders from the father, Jaka Umbaran immediately nodded in understanding.

Soon after, Prabu Bameswara and Jaka Umbaran immediately left the place. The two soon changed clothes. Prabu Bameswara was assisted by Queen Dyah Chandrakirana, Gayatri and Luh Jingga. While Jaka Umbaran assisted by his four wives namely Nararya Padmadewi, Dewi Rengganis, Putri Pandan Wangi and Indrawati.

Now Jaka Umbaran began to look handsome with his great clothes. A small red jeweled crown adorned his head, as well as a shoulder bracelet and armband made of gold. Meanwhile, he also used a breastplate armor from cowhide that was decorated with carvings and some gold buttons.

When Prabu Bameswara came to Jaka Umbaran in full clothes with his wives, Nararya Padmadewi was still pairing shoulder bracelets while Dewi Rengganis was busy tying her armband.

"You have much to learn from your mother-in-law's experience. In order to be quick when dressing her husband", as well as Prabu Bameswara while smiling to see the four daughters-in-law still need to learn a lot about the clothes of a Panjalu knight.

"Other times we will definitely learn how to dress our husband like the makeup of Kanjeng Romo Prabu" said Dewi Rengganis who first completed her task.

After everything was done, Jaka Umbaran immediately stood up from his seat.

"I ask you all to remain calm, not to make a scene in Kotaraja Daha. Just pray to the Great Hyang so that we can return safely as soon as possible" Prabu Bameswara said immediately.

"Our prayers are always given to you, Kangmas Prabu.

Me, Wulan and Kirana will always wait for your return" Consort Gayatri said as she rubbed Prabu Bameswara's beard that began to grow gray.

After that, they came out of Yuwaraja's private room and immediately stepped towards Jaka Umbaran's personal guards.

"West of all, Gendol, Besur, and you're Resi Simharaja..

Follow us immediately to Selopenangkep after we leave. As soon as possible, do not delay the time" said Jaka Umbaran as he stared at the 4 loyal bodyguards.

"Hamba stays with Gusti Prince. The three of them will follow" said Resi Simharaja while respecting. Besur immediately wanted to protest but was stopped after there was a signal from Baratwaja to remain silent.

Jaka Umbaran, Prabu Bameswara and Resi Simharaja immediately crossed hands in front of the chest. Slowly, the bodies of Jaka Umbaran and Prabu Bameswara began to be covered by a thin white mist while the Simharaja Resi appeared to be surrounded by white light. A blink of an eye later, the three people had already disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Campret, the mentang-petang have a science of canuragan that can disappear, just like leaving a friend to follow.

You bastard!", maki Besur lirih for fear heard by Queen Dyah Chandrakirana and the wives of Jaka Umbaran who still have not completely left the place.

"Not grumbling much..

Let's quickly catch them. If you nag too long, then we are late to arrive at the Duchy of Selopenangkep", cut Baratwaja immediately while stepping away from the place with Gendol. Besur gave a cold snort and followed his two friends who first left Katang-katang Palace.

*****

Meanwhile, while Warupa and Jaladri were on their way towards Kotaraja Daha, the Duchy of Selopenangkep had the arrival of the Jenggala warriors. A large number of Jenggala troops managed to enter the City after breaking into the entrance of the Duchy of Selopenangkep from the east. A great war happened immediately.

Although the Selopenangkep warriors tried their hardest to defend this city from the onslaught of Jenggala warriors, but being outnumbered made them gradually forced to retreat to near the palace.

While urging the soldiers of the Selopenangkep Duchy, the Jenggala soldiers also burned down the buildings around this Selopenangkep Duchy City. Dozens of wooden houses roofed with dried reed leaves have been in the lalap the red whiz who was ignited by the soldiers of Jenggala. The atmosphere inside the Selopenangkep Duchy City was completely chaotic and unrestrained.

"Gusti Patih, the gate of this palace will not be able to last much longer. How'this?

The close relatives of the palace have been evacuated by secret passage, we are the only ones in this palace" asked Senopati Duchy of Selopenangkep, Pranajiwa, with concern. Several wounds had adorned some parts of his body but even so he was still strong to fight against the Jenggala warriors.

Patih Mpu Narattama sighed heavily while staring at the soldiers of the Selopenangkep Duchy who desperately tried hard to resist the pounding of the palace gate from the large logs that were continuously smashed by the soldiers jenggala Warrior from outside the palace gate.

For a moment the middle-aged man stared at the blue sky in the west of the city before gazing towards Senopati Pranajiwa.

"Perhaps, this is when we sacrifice our lives for the Duchy of Selopenangkep, Pranajiwa..

I would rather die than bow to those Jenggala people. Come Pranajiwa, we fight against them to the point of the final blood!", Mpu Narattama immediately pulled out the heirloom keris on his waist. Seeing the fighting spirit of this Selopenangkep warangka, Senopati Pranajiwa also burned his heart. He pulled out the sword that had been grazed on his waist. While tightly grasping the hilt of their weapons, the two courtiers of the Selopenangkep Duchy immediately jumped towards the palace gate.

"Open the gate of his palace, we fight to the last blood point!", senopati Pranajiwa shouted while gesturing to the soldiers who were holding the gate to retreat from its place and hold their respective weapons.

Bhhuuuuugggh.. Krrraaaackkkkk...

Bhhuuuuummmmmmmmm!!!

Shhrriegg shhrriegg..

Chhreeppppppph!!

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh...!!!

The dozens of soldiers who were at the very front immediately fell down after the arrows pierced through their bodies. But the Jenggala soldiers who were behind him, continued to leap forward towards the soldiers of the Selopenangkep Duchy. This great battle that had stopped was again raging violently.

Patih Mpu Narattama and Senopati Pranajiwa immediately went berserk with all their martial skills. Every time there were Jenggala warriors who tried to approach the two of them, they would immediately be bathed in blood hit by the sabetage of his flagship weapon.

This incident can not be separated from the supervision of Tumenggung Citragadha. Senopati Tambakwedi's right hand immediately jumped towards Senopati Pranajiwa who had just finished the life of a Jenggala soldier.

Soon the thick-bodied man shot quickly towards Senopati Pranajiwa by swinging his weapon in the form of a medium-sized mace towards the head of the leader of the Selopenangkep Duchy's soldiers.

Whuugggh...

The attention of Senopati Pranajiwa who had not been fully sensitive to the great danger that was threatening him, made the burly man a little waver when the attack came. He instantly crossed his sword and held back with both hands to receive the lashing of Citragadha's Tumenggung mace.

Bhhuugghh... Oooouuuuggghhhhh!

Senopati Pranajiwa bowed stifled while trying hard not to fall even though the impact of the Titragadha Tumenggung mace made him fall backward almost 2 spears away to the back.

"Only this is the ability of a Selopenangkep senopathy? Unlike the martial ability of a bekel warrior in the Jenggala army. Embarrassing!", taunted Tumenggung Citragadha while grinning broadly staring at Senopati Pranajiwa who was regulating the breath. The injuries he had gotten from the fight before him continued to bleed and this was enough to disturb his combat concentration.

"I still haven't lost, hai wong Jenggala!

Let's continue again this game.", after saying so, Senopati Pranajiwa did his martial arts development before lunging forward towards Tumenggung Citragadha.

A fierce fight between them soon ensued.

But because it has been too much blood, martial ability and speed Senopati Pranajiwa reduced considerably. And this was really used by Tumenggung Citragadha to defeat the Selopenangkep warrior leader.

Senopati Pranajiwa thrust his sword towards the foot of Tumenggung Citragadha. But the deputy leader of the Jenggala soldiers immediately jumped high and went down quickly while swinging the mace in his right hand towards the crown of the head of Senopati Pranajiwa.

Bhhuuuuugggh Aaaarrrggggghhhhh!!

Senopati Pranajiwa screamed loudly when the mace of Tumenggung Citragadha hit his head. The army leader of the Selopenangkep Duchy immediately collapsed. His body twitched violently for a moment before he was silent for good.

Meanwhile on the other side of the battle, Patih Mpu Narattama is really not a match that matches the strength of Senopati Tambakwedi martial arts. In a few waves alone, the Selopenangkep government warangka had fallen sitting down while vomiting fresh blood after receiving the impact of the science studies kanuragan owned by the leader of this Jenggala soldier.

Seeing his opponent was helpless, Senopati Tambakwedi stepped closer to the middle-aged man and immediately grabbed the collar of his breastplate armor and raised it with one hand.

"This is your last chance, Patih Selopenangkep.

Surrender now or die!", Senopati Tambakwedi threatened immediately. Instead of directly submitting to the threat of the thick-bodied man, Patih Mpu Narattama even spat on his face.

Chhuuiiiihhh...!

Senopati Tambakwedi wrath not play with the actions of the Selopenangkep government.

"Truly don't know it's lucky! You'd better die!", Senopati Tambakwedi immediately strangled Patih Mpu Narattama's neck with all his might. The Selopenangkep government warangka was struggling to escape but he lost power from the leadership of the Jenggala army.

As Mpu Narattama's body movements get weaker, suddenly..

Jlleeeeggg jlleeeeeggg!!!

Three men appeared near the scene of the fight between Patih Mpu Narattama and Senopati Tambakwedi. One of them immediately released a hit of red light burning like a fire that raged on Senopati Tambakwedi.

Shhiiuuuuuuttt..

A shadow flashed swiftly against the speed of the fiery red light strike with his right hand drawn by the blackish purple light.

Mmmmmmmmmm..!!!!

Loud explosions were heard as the two studies clashed. The black shadow figure is none other than one of the black curtain bamboo swordsmen who continue to escort Senopati Tambakwedi from the beginning. He grinned widely from behind his black-covered bamboo caping as he said,

"Welcome to Prabu Bameswara..

I've been waiting for your arrival for a long time".