JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
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The two courtiers of Demon Alas Roban Palace were completely unable to hide their shock at Prabu Simharaja's reply. This was something that both of them had never thought of.

"D-he Awatara Vishnu, Kanjeng Romo Prabu?", repeated Prince Simhamurti immediately. This demon royal prince Alas Roban still did not fully believe what he had just heard.

"Huh, do you think I'm messing with Simhamurti?!

The Bhaswara chakra weapon that comes out of his body is one of the markers that he is the next incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Back when Prabu Airlangga made a pact with me, he also showed his form like that. Then when I saw Prabu Jayengrana from Panjalu, raised Butha Aghni as a sign of his anger, then I also immediately knew that he was also one of the many statues of Lord Vishnu.

Oh Jagad Dewa Batara, apparently he returned to Arcapada again in the body of the young man. This time, we must not allow him alone to try to calm Jawadwipa Land. We have to help him" said Prabu Simharaja as he continued to look towards the departure of Jaka Umbaran's entourage and his friends.

"Simhamurti, as my son, I will give you a task. From now on you will be the king of the Alas Roban demon palace. I will be his shadow and follow wherever he goes.

When he needs help, the Alas Roban stealth army will be called by knocking on the ground three times", Prabu Simharaja said, turning to Prince Simhamurti.

"The command of Father Prabu will be the amulet that is in my body. Whenever Father Prabu needs help from us, then the Alas Roban stealth soldiers will come to help", prince Simhamurti said while honoring Prabu Simharaja who immediately released the crown of the Kingdom of Demon Alas Roban on his head.

Prince Simhamurti, who is now the demon king of Alas Roban, immediately relinquished his princely crown and replaced it with a crown belonging to Prabu Simharaja. Now he has become the ruler of Alas Roban as Prabu Simhamurti. The entire demon that was in that place instantly worshipped on her.

While Prabu Simharaja now changed his appearance to a hermit by the name of Resi Simharaja. Immediately after releasing his throne, Resi Simharaja transformed into a large white tiger and rushed to run fast following the departure of Jaka Umbaran.

Down the path that divides this dense forest, the group of students of Katong Hill College who left 11 people continue to drive their horses each.

From the tail of his eyes, Jaka Umbaran faintly saw the figure of a large white tiger also leaving Alas Roban, following the steps of his entourage behind the lush trees that thrive in that place.

'Cihh, old tiger.. Apparently you want to participate in this group. It's up to you, but if you mess around, I don't hesitate to pull out your mustache', Jaka Umbaran's inner voice while sheathing a thin smile on her face.

After coming out of Alas Roban, the group of students of Perguruan Bukit Katong continued to drive their horses towards Pakuwon Banyuputih which is on the west side. By dusk, they had left Pakuwon Banyuputih and reached a forest on the bank of a small river called Kali Tulis which became the boundary of the Yellow Kembang Duchy and Kalingga Duchy.

"We should immediately find a place to spend the night here, Adhi Sadewa..

Look, the western sky has turned red and soon dusk will come" said Jaka Umbaran while pointing west.

"You are right, Brother Umbaran..

We should indeed immediately rest to recover our energy", reply Sadewa while pulling the reins of his horse until the mount neighs hard before stopping.

On the edge of Kali Tulis, they immediately prepare for the night. Some people were seen collecting dry twigs and dried palm leaf midribs that were scattered around the place. Surikanti, Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil prepared dinner from potluck, while others were seen tying horse ropes in the bush to secure their mounts while feeding the horses.

Gendol pulled his horse to the rocky outskirts of Kali Tulis. He intended to bathe his horse while cleaning his dirty body after a long day of riding.

"Aman yo Le..

You don't bathe, eat grass. Tomorrow morning we go again. Don't fuss, Gendol said, throwing cold river water at the horse's body. A handful of grass that he pulled from the river bank was used as a cleaning tool for the body of the dark brown horse.

Suddenly only...

Hiiieeeeeeeeeeeekkkhhhhh!!

The Gendol steed instantly retreated while neighing in fear. Gendol who no longer had time to dodge, was nudged by his horse and fell on his stomach in the mud behind him.

"Oh shucks..

Why are you suddenly retreating so Le? Look at this, my clothes get dirty everything", said Gendol while cleaning the mud that was still on his face. When he saw his horse retreat in fear and harrumphed loudly repeatedly, Gendol immediately rubbed the body of his horse.

Gendol's eyes immediately glared wide when he saw a large white tiger was engrossed in licking the river water only 20 fathoms from where he was. At once, without caring about his face full of mud, Gendol immediately ran away from the edge of Kali Tulis so scared of him.

"Yaaaaaaaaaaa....!!!

There is a big tiger on the sidelines!!!!"

The loud cry of Gendol immediately made all those who were busy preparing all the necessities for the night rise from his place and pull out their respective weapons. They rushed towards the sound of Gendol being scared to death.

"Ndol, where's the tiger? I will skin him for display in my house" said Locana the Shadow Sword as she stared at the pale frightened Gendol.

"That's where the Shadow Swordsman is..

Hiiiiiiiii, spooky..!!", Gendol shuddered in horror as he pointed towards where the great white tiger was. Everyone's eyes were immediately fixed on the direction Gendol pointed at, and sure enough, a large white tiger was engrossed in licking the river water to drink. The big cat seemed to not care about the eyes of everyone who was fixed on him.

The disciples of Katong Hill School immediately darted towards the place where the great white tiger was. They quickly surrounded the white tiger with unsheathed weapons ready to cut off the beast.

Jaka Umbaran who had just returned from hunting in the forest, immediately threw a medium-sized menjangan that he managed to find near the fireplace where Niluh Wuni and Sekar Kantil were located. Seeing his desolate place, he immediately asked Niluh Wuni.

"Wuni, where is everyone? Why are they not seen around this place?", hearing that question, Niluh Wuni immediately answered him.

"They were besieging a large white tiger that appeared suddenly beside where Gendol was bathing the horse, Kakang Umbaran", replied Niluh Wuni as he pointed towards the disciples of Katong Hill College.

Mmmmmm..

"The big white tiger? I don't seem to be a stranger to that. Wait for... Don't-don't.....

Woe is wretched.!!!", Jaka Umbaran immediately shot towards the direction intended by Niluh Wuni. Not understanding the concerns of Jaka Umbaran, Niluh Wuni immediately rushed to chase towards the departure of Jaka Umbaran.

In just two breaths of time, Jaka Umbaran had reached the outskirts of Kali Tulis where the disciples of Katong Hill College led by Locana had surrounded the great white tiger. Although it was a little horrified to see the huge white tiger baring its long canine teeth, yet they still gave no room for the savage beast to move.

"Everything hold! No harm to the white tiger!", a loud shout from Jaka Umbaran's mouth made everyone turn their heads towards him. All of them immediately took a few steps back to Jaka Umbaran despite not relaxing their vigilance.

"Old tiger, I know you followed me from Roban's Alas. Now tell me clearly what you really want?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately. Although everyone looked astonished to see Jaka Umbaran talking to an animal, they remained silent.

Aaauuummm...

Mmmmmmmmmm!!!

The big white tiger was heard roaring several times in the ears of Katong Hill School students even though he was actually talking to Jaka Umbaran.

"I want to follow you, O Lord Vishnu. Please allow me, Resi Simharaja, to follow wherever you go", replied the great white tiger incarnation of Resi Simharaja, the former ruler of the Demon Kingdom Alas Roban.

"But your appearance is too conspicuous of attention, Resi Simharaja. You better change your appearance to make my steps easier" said Jaka Umbaran who did not mind the request of the big white tiger.

"I see, the Avatar of Vishnu", after saying so, the great white tiger ducked and his body turned into a middle-aged man in all white clothes and sharp eyes.

Jaka Umbaran smiled broadly at the change in this form. He immediately turned his head towards the disciples of Katong Hill School, while saying out loud,

"Pupil of Katong Hill College,

We're getting new followers.."