JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
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The atmosphere inside the Kotaraja Daha Palace is a little tense because of the departure of Prabu Bameswara and Prince Mapanji Jayabaya to Selopenangkep without an escort. This of course caused panic for the wives of Prabu Bameswara.

Gayatri who was back and forth pacing in the Keputren Kotaraja Daha Palace seemed to be worrying about something. From then on, he was not calm at all.

"Kangmbok Gayatri, stop your footsteps? Your actions further add to our feelings of anxiety", protest Luh Jingga who also panic.

"How can I calm down, Orange?

Kangmas Prabu Bameswara was there without an escort. My husband is no longer young. If anything happens, how do you try?", replied Gayatri as he repeatedly gazed towards the southeast sky.

"Already, don't fuss yourself. We pray that Kangmas Prabu is okay" said Endang Patibrata while smiling lightly mediate the debate between them.

Suddenly only...

Jlleeeeggg jlleeeeeggg!!

Prabu Bameswara appeared at the venue along with Jaka Umbaran and Resi Simharaja. But what makes all the wives of Prabu Bameswara surprised instead of playing is when they see the face of their husband looks deathly pale.

Queen Dyah Chandrakirana immediately ran to the king of Panjalu along with the wives of Prabu Bameswara. Endang Patibrata, Luh Jingga, Song Zhao Meng, Rara Kinanti, Ayu Ratna and Gayatri immediately followed the steps of the queen of Panjalu.

"Jayabaya my son..

What's wrong with your Father? Why did she become like this?", asked Queen Dyah Chandrakirana with concern.

"Kanjeng Romo Prabu was hit by the curse of the pasu, Kanjeng Biyung Ratu..

When facing the enemy who confronted us, Father Prabu Bameswara used Ajian Waringin Sungsang. But unfortunately, the opponent faced by her had a curse in her body. As a result, the curse was transferred to Kanjeng Romo Prabu", explained Jaka Umbaran immediately.

Queen Dyah Chandrakirana was immediately surprised not to play to hear the words of the son. As an adopted grandson of the Maharesi Padmanaba, he knew very little about the different types of witchcraft. And of the many types of magic, the curse of the pot is the most feared. This is not without reason, because the curse can only be removed if the one who does sets it free himself.

"It's a big deal..

We'd better take Kangmas Prabu Bameswara to the resort. We'll find a way to get the curse out of his body.

Soldiers, come here you!", two soldiers guard the gate of Keputren Kotaraja Daha Palace immediately came as the call of Queen Dyah Chandrakirana spoken. The two immediately saluted Queen Dyah Chandrakirana.

"Help Prince Mapanji Jayabaya immediately. Take Kangmas Prabu Bameswara to the king's private quarters", Queen Dyah Chandrakirana orders immediately. Two soldiers guard the Keputren gate immediately rushed to help Prince Mapanji Jayabaya and Resi Simharaja carrying Prabu Bameswara to the king's private room.

Soon after, Queen Dyah Chandrakirana also divided the duties to the other wives of Prabu Bameswara. Song Zhao Meng who was an expert in medicine directly examined the state of her husband. Aided by Gayatri and Luh Jingga, this beautiful middle-aged woman is deftly carrying out her duties.

Ayu Ratna, Rara Kinanti and Endang Patibrata were all part of the ration to prepare food and change of clothes for their husbands. The three immediately did the task given by the queen of Panjalu.

The news of the pain of Maharaja Panjalu soon spread throughout Kotaraja Daha. I don't know where it started, but the latest news from the state palace is now a hot and interesting topic as the discussion of the residents of Kotaraja Daha.

Indrawati who is also a great paricara also came from Katang-katang Palace at the request of her husband. Together with Secawiguna who is now believed to be the doctor of the Katang-katang palace, Indrawati immediately rushed towards the king's private room where everyone had been waiting for his arrival

"Thank God you've come, Indrawati..

Now try to check on your father-in-law. The faster the better", said Ratu Dyah Chandrakirana as soon as he saw Indrawati enter through the front door.

"Both Biyung Ratu.", Indrawati immediately respect before starting to check the pulse and see signs of life on Prabu Bameswara.

After enough, he then pitched a spell. The thumb of his right hand immediately pressed the pre-prepared turmeric grater. After that, he put his thumb on Prabu Bameswara's forehead.

Somehow, suddenly the turmeric on Prabu Bameswara's forehead turned jet black. Indrawati was surprised not to play see it. The mimic changes of Indrawati's beautiful face are also not separated from the eye of Gayatri.

"What is Indrawati? Why is your face suddenly so murky?", asked Gayatri immediately.

"Please forgive Biyung Concubine Gayatri..

There is news that may not make everyone happy. But I have to be honest about the truth.

Gusti Prabu Bameswara's time is 40 days away..".

Like lightning striking in broad daylight, the news instantly shocked everyone. Ayu Ratna and Rara Kinanti instantly fainted upon hearing Indrawati's words. Even the orange could not hold back his tears that began to fall down his cheeks. Prabu Bameswara's daughters such as Jinggawati, Dyah Paramita and the little Goddess Retnowati also cried bitterly. Rajadevi had left for the Kingdom of Surahulu to marry a prince there, while Mapanji Lodaya was studying at Harinjing Hermitage. The atmosphere inside the king's private room turned grim instantly.

"You don't have to be sad like that. There is still a way to save the life of Kanjeng Romo Prabu", said Jaka Umbaran who immediately made everyone turn to his direction.

"What do you really say, Dhimas Prince?", asked Dyah Paramita, daughter of Prabu Bameswara and Ayu Ratna immediately.

"I wouldn't dare to tell a lie in this kind of atmosphere, Kangmbok Paramita.

However, in order to carry out the search for Kanjeng Romo Prabu Bameswara pain healer, I need to speak to the courtiers of Kotaraja Daha Palace first.

Today too, I will gather them all" Jaka Umbaran said later. Everyone who now has a little beautiful hope about the recovery of Prabu Bameswara, immediately nodded in understanding.

Jaka Umbaran aka Prince Mapanji Jayabaya sits in his seat which is under the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu. Resi Simharaja was sitting behind her.

"Today I purposely gathered you all together in relation to the events that just happened.

For you to know, the Duchy of Selopenangkep was destroyed by the invasion of the Jenggala soldiers. Even the palace of the Duchy of Selopenangkep almost sat if I and Kanjeng Romo Prabu Bameswara did not come on time.

However, this also has to be paid a lot with the fall of Kanjeng Romo Prabu Bameswara with a curse of the stake which now attacks him. Therefore, I ask you to be on full alert because I am still not calm before there are reports from Senopati Agung Sembada and Senopati Naratama.

One more thing, I intend to find the existence of a miraculous cure that can lift the curse of the pot that is now being suffered by Kanjeng Romo Prabu Bameswara. So for a while I will leave the palace of Kotaraja Daha", said Jaka Umbaran as he spread his gaze to all the attendees present at the place.

Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara aka Mpu Ludaka immediately saluted the Yuwaraja Panjalu before speaking.

"Can't it be postponed first Gusti Prince?

With the pain of Maharaja Sri Bameswara, the state of Kotaraja Daha will look weak in the eyes of the neighboring kingdom. Servants are worried that this will be used by them to invade Panjalu again", said Mapatih Baprakeswara immediately.

"Can't be Uncle Mapatih..

The time to get it is not much so I should not delay the time too long. I'll be gone for a full moon. For government affairs, I leave it entirely to Uncle Mapatih Mpu Baprakeswara as well as the Mahamantri Katrini to work.

After the arrival of Senopati Agung Sembada and Senopati Naratama, immediately ask them to carry out strict guard in the border region with the Kingdom of Jenggala. If there is even the slightest suspicious movement, they can take actions that are deemed necessary. As for Dhimas Tumenggung Mapanji Baguna, the security of Kotaraja Daha and also Katang-katang Palace I entrust to you. Keep Kotaraja Daha until I return", said Prince Mapanji Jayabaya with a heavy sigh.

"We will also await the arrival of Gusti Prince.

The affairs of the Kingdom of Panjalu we will guard it until Gusti Prince returns", said Mapatih Baprakeswara immediately.

After relaying his orders, Jaka Umbaran immediately left the place along with Resi Simharaja. They immediately left Kotaraja Daha Palace to say goodbye to the wives of Jaka Umbaran at Katang-katang Palace.

"Prince Gusti, we should bring a guide who is memorized with the Blambangan Kingdom.

That way, we will quickly reach the destination" said Resi Simharaja as they were still on their way to the Katang-katang Palace.

"Your opinion is right too. But who is the one who can help us in this?", Jaka Umbaran turned his head towards Resi Simharaja.

"Is not the Maharesi Wiramabajra's student still alive? He can be our guide", hearing that answer, Jaka Umbaran nodded in understanding and immediately pulled the reins of his horse until the horse turned towards the direction of Kotaraja Daha prison.

In one corner of the prison, a woman in shabby clothes and ripped here and there was seen sitting on the floor of the prison with both hands tied in chains. Her hair looks irregular, but if noticed, the woman still looks beautiful even with such clothes.

"Do you feel at home in this prison?"

There was the voice of a man who was well known to the woman. Immediately he looked up towards the outside of the prison bars and saw Jaka Umbaran standing beside Resi Simharaja.

"Prince Mapanji Jayabaya!

Why are you here huh?!!", said the beautiful woman who was none other than Wara Andhira the student Maharesi Wiramabajra a little hard.

"Wouldn't do anything, just visit a woman in custody. Are you alright, Wara Andhira?", hearing that remark, Wara Andhira immediately snorted loudly. But then he laughed out loud.

"There is no need for further ado, Prince Mapanji Jayabaya..

Just tell me frankly what do you really want? Do you want to punish me for death? Let's just do it!", challenge Wara Andhira immediately.

"Alright if that's what you want..

I will release you from this prison but there is one condition that you must do after getting out of this prison" said Jaka Umbaran with a faint smile.

"So soon what is it?", asked Wara Andhira quickly.

"You must take me to Alas Purwo"

Jlleeweegg....!!!

Wara Andhira's chest was like being hit by a sledgehammer hearing Yuwaraja Panjalu's answer. He knew that Alas Purwo was no ordinary forest. That place is a stealth kingdom that is very much feared by humans, especially in the eastern region of Jawadwipa.

"Do you know what Alas Purwo, Prince Mapanji Jayabaya is?", Jaka Umbaran just nodded at Wara Andhira's question.

"What kind of thing makes you want to go into that forbidden forest? Are you tired of living?", Wara Andhira asked.

"That's none of your business. You are willing not to take me there?", Jaka Umbaran stared intently at Wara Andhira. Not wanting to lose the chance to be released from this prison, Wara Andhira nodded quickly.

"Well, I'm willing to take you to Alas Purwo.

But there's a condition...."