JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Towards Blambangan

"You're not in a bargaining position with me, Wara Andhira!

Accept your freedom or you as long as you can never get out of this custody!", said Jaka Umbaran firmly.

"If you're stubbornly unwilling to accept my terms, it's up to you. In prison this is not a bad thing either, at least I can eat sleep without anyone bothering.

But the life of Prabu Bameswara will be the stakes, right?", Wara Andhira smiled triumphantly.

"You....!!!

How do you know that, heh Blambangan woman?!", Jaka Umbaran snorted coldly at Wara Andhira's reply.

"The mouths of the prison guards this morning spoke of this, so I immediately argued that your wish to arrive at Alas Purwo was one of the efforts to save Prabu Bameswara's life. That's it.", said Wara Andhira lightly.

Mmmmmm..

"Well what conditions do you ask for? As long as it doesn't matter, I will definitely try to grant it", Jaka Umbaran stared intently at the beautiful woman whose clothes were tattered immediately.

"First condition, I want nice clothes like the clothes of the nobles of the Kingdom of Panjalu", Wara Andhira smiled meaningfully.

"If that's all, it's easy for me.", Jaka Umbaran sighed in relief because he heard the easy conditions desired by Wara Andhira.

"Eit eit eit.. Not that easy...

Second condition, I want you to help me with all the power of Panjalu Kingdom to attack Blambangan Kingdom after you get what you want", jaka Umbaran's eyes widened when he heard the second condition proposed by the beautiful woman.

HAAAAAHHHHHHHH?!!!!

"You're crazy, aren't you?!

Why would I do that, heh Blambangan woman?!", asked Jaka Umbaran later.

"Of course to help me reclaim the throne of Blambangan Kingdom. What else is it?", replied Wara Andhira casually.

"For a moment, explain to me why I should help you seize power in Blambangan?

This is not a trivial matter because it will shake the entire kingdom of the kingdom in this archipelago. If there was no definite reason, I could not do it", hearing that answer, Wara Andhira let out a long sigh before speaking of her.

Wara Andhira is the name given by Maharesi Wiramabajra when he began to study to the figure known as Wong Agung Gunung Raung. His real name is Nararya Sekardadu. She was the daughter of Prabu Menak Linggo from her consort. He is the only descendant of Prabu Menak Linggo who managed to escape the mass slaughter of the descendants of Prabu Menak Linggo carried out by Prince Ganeshabrata through Patih Mpu Sangkrah after he mastered the throne of the Blambangan Kingdom.

After his disappearance Prabu Menak Linggo from the palace, Prince Ganeshabrata appointed Patih Mpu Sangkrah as Regent of the King to lead the government of Blambangan Kingdom by sitting his son who later titled Prabu Menak Tawang who was still a teenager as king of Blambangan.

Wara Andhira also tried hard to learn the science of canuragan in order to avenge the death of his mother and brothers who were killed by the forces of Patih Mpu Sangkrah. He had attacked Prabu Menak Tawang during a visit to the settlement of the Osing Tribe residents south of Blambangan. However, he was almost killed by Prabu Menak Tawang's bodyguards but managed to escape after jumping into a ravine.

Fortunately, while he was dying, one of the disciples of Mount Raung Hermitage found him and took Nararya Sekardadu to Mount Raung. Until finally Maharesi Wiramabajra raised him to be a disciple until he arrived in Panjalu to this day.

Wara Andhira let out a long sigh after ending the story of her life journey. Jaka Umbaran also sympathized with the fate of the beautiful woman.

"All right, I promise you. If I manage to find what I am looking for in Alas Purwo, I will not mind to help you reclaim the throne of the Blambangan Kingdom. That's enough isn't it?", hearing Sang Yuwaraja Panjalu's reply, Wara Andhira immediately smiled widely.

"No, there's a third condition. But I will ask when I know what I want. 3 conditions are enough for me" said Wara Andhira who made Resi Simharaja snort coldly.

"Basic of a cunning woman..."

As promised, Jaka Umbaran prepared the best clothes for Wara Andhira. He told a Katang-katang palace lady to provide proper clothing for his guide.

While waiting for Wara Andhira finished changing clothes, Jaka Umbaran farewell to his wives. Nararya Padmadewi, Pandan Wangi and Dewi Rengganis continued to cling to their husbands. Understandably, they are still fairly newlyweds and have not had time to enjoy the beauty of living in a household but the tempest that has occurred in Kotaraja Daha requires them to separate for a while. Indrawati the youngest, the duty to guard Prabu Bameswara while waiting for the arrival of the crown prince of the Kingdom of Panjalu was back.

"Yayi Rengganis, you have the highest knowledge of canuragan among your sisters.

Katang-katang Palace I leave it to you until I return", Jaka Umbaran stared at the beautiful face of Goddess Rengganis who hugged her left arm.

"I will take good care of my sisters, Prince Kangmas. So Kangmas Prince must immediately return to Katang-katang Palace after getting the medicine to cure Kanjeng Romo Prabu Bameswara" replied Dewi Rengganis with a meaningful smile.

While they were still busy talking, Wara Andhira came along with Resi Simharaja. Although with disguise clothes, but the beauty of Wara Andhira aka Nararya Sekardadu still can not be covered. Her beauty is not inferior to the other wives of Jaka Umbaran.

"Prince Gusti, we are ready to leave" said Resi Simharaja while respecting Jaka Umbaran.

Pandan Wangi directly displays the look of the face does not like to see Wara Andhira on this trip. He was obviously jealous of a beautiful woman in black.

"Prince Kangmas, he's coming too?", asked Pandan Wangi as he pointed towards Wara Andhira who was standing next to Resi Simharaja.

"Of course, he was our guide to Blambangan.

Why is Yayi Pandan Wangi?", asked Jaka Umbaran while looking in wonder at Padmadewi.

"It's okay, just beware if he dares to tease Kangmas Prince later. I will not mind pulling her hair" said Dewi Pandan Wangi who was immediately greeted with a nod of the head from Nararya Padmadewi and Dewi Rengganis. His words seemed to represent the feelings of Jaka Umbaran's two wives who were there.

Hearing that, Jaka Umbaran immediately shook his head to see the actions of his wives. Indeed, among the three of them, Pandan Wangi is the most assertive towards anyone who wants to try to approach the husband.

Soon after, the three of them immediately left Katang-katang Palace. Although they were in disguise, but several pairs of eyes followed their journey towards the Duchy of Selopenangkep.

Just before sunset, they arrived at the Duchy of Selopenangkep. Although the destruction caused by the invasion of Jenggala soldiers is still visible, but the debris of the building has been cleared. The bodies of Jenggala and Selopenangkep soldiers who had decorated several corners of the city, are now no longer visible. Apparently Jaka Umbaran's orders to Besur, Baratwaja and Gendol were executed well.

Arriving at the Duchy of Selopenangkep Palace, the arrival of Jaka Umbaran was welcomed by the soldiers of Panjalu. Not only Gendol, Besur and Baratwaja, but also Senopati Agung Sembada and also Senopati Naratama. Only, the three followers of Jaka Umbaran slightly frowned seeing Wara Andhira in the group.

Senopati Agung Sembada immediately carrying two black cloth bundles that still spread the fishy scent of blood there were even a few drops of blood that was still wet under the black cloth bundle. Immediately he placed it in front of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya who sat on the throne of the Duchy of Selopenangkep. Then quickly, Senopati Sembada immediately opened her and two pieces of the head that looked bulging. Jaka Umbaran recognize the two pieces of the head is the head of Senopati Tambakwedi and Tumenggung Citragadha. Senopati Agung Sembada and Senopati Naratama managed to behead them.

"Good work, Uncle Senopati both.

Next, I'll split the task between the two of you. Because Kanjeng Romo Prabu Bameswara is sick, then for a while I set the government of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

Uncle Senopati Agung Sembada, I ask that uncle reorganize the Duchy of Selopenangkep. Try in one full moon, this place has recovered as usual.

As for Uncle Senopati Naratama, I was assigned to strengthen the defense of the Panjalu Kingdom. Do strict border patrol so we don't miss anything like this. I will be gone for one full moon, so I leave full control of the defense of the Kingdom of Panjalu to the two of you", ordered Prince Mapanji Jayabaya immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran" said Senopati Agung Sembada and Senopati Naratama immediately.

Besur who is curious to know what will be done by Jaka Umbaran soon open his mouth.

"Where are we going Gusti Pangeran?", hearing Besur's question, Jaka Umbaran immediately caught up towards the dark night sky in the east direction.

"We're going to Blambangan.."