JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Friend or Opponent

"Mahambara Temple..

Shutup!!! Who told you to get ahead of my talk ha?!", the harsh clash of the Duke of Aghnisuta immediately stopped the fierce attitude of the Kalingga warrior officer. Seeing the eyes full of murderous desire of the supreme leader in the governance of the Duchy of Kalingga, Tumenggung Mahambara immediately shriveled in fear.

"Please forgive Gusti Duke, servant only..."

"Enough! Don't make me even more upset with you, Mahambara!!

Young man, do you mean disagree with my decision? Explain his understanding to me now", Duke Aghnisuta turned his attention to Jaka Umbaran who sat cross-legged calmly in the corner of Pendopo Agung. Everyone's eyes were on this young warrior.

"Pardon me in advance if the servant has acted presumptuously, Gusti Adipati Aghnisuta.

But the servant acts on the basis of reason and consideration in determining justice for all of them. We students of Katong Hill College just pass by at the place of the fight and accidentally get involved in a dispute between Ki Joyo and merchant Bo En Hiang. So we have no interest whatsoever in this matter, therefore all actions are based solely on the principle of justice.

This is what Gusti Adipati, in the law of buying and selling, every item that has been taken should be immediately paid without any delay unless there is a previous agreement. From the explanations of both parties to the dispute, the two both admitted that there was no prior agreement on the delay of payments. This all happened because the merchant Bo En Hiang could not pay for the items he had already brought.

So according to the Book of Law of Kutara Manawa the fourth part of the last row of the second number, someone who can not meet his dependents will then get a fine. Therefore, Merchant Bo En Hiang has been proven guilty in this matter", explained Jaka Umbaran who immediately made everyone surprised instead of playing to hear his explanation.

The Law of Kutara Manawa is a benchmark for making a decision in the governance of the Kingdom of Panjalu at that time because it has been created by Prabu Airlangga since the beginning of the formation of the Kingdom of Panjalu. All state officials and regional leaders certainly all know what is written in it. And now there is a young swordsman whose origins are unclear saying that he made his own decisions based on this book of law. Of course, everyone including Patih Adiwinata was shocked not to play hear him because all his speech was not wrong at all.

Mmmmmm...

'This boy has extensive knowledge about the Law Book of Kutara Manawa. I just didn't memorize the contents in it but the answer was not wrong at all.

Who exactly is this boy?', batin Patih Adiwinata glanced at Jaka Umbaran who was explaining about the law of buying and selling and fines and penalties written in the book of law in front of everyone.

Tumenggung Mahambara who initially harbored anger at Jaka Umbaran for getting a spicy spray from the Duke of Aghnisuta for scolding him was immediately speechless other than just gawking at the description Jaka Umbaran that is so straightforward and easily digested by everyone.

"It's good young man..

You refute my opinion with the rule of law that applies in the Kingdom of Panjalu well. I'm amazed by the breadth of knowledge you have.

I hereby revoke the punishment for Ki Joyo. Furthermore, based on the defense provided by this young man, then Ki Joyo will receive the payment of goods brought by Bo En Hiang's brother following a late fine. I gave 1 day to settle this debt. If within 1 day, Bo En Hiang's brother could not pay his obligations to Ki Joyo, then the local government of Kalingga Duchy would confiscate his property in Halong port as collateral.

Regarding the treatment of injured men, it will be the responsibility of each party. My decision is complete, there is no re-decision on this matter" the Duke of Aghnisuta said immediately.

Hearing that remark, Ki Joyo and her bodyguards immediately smiled widely. This decision is very fair to them because they are the ones who are harmed because of this problem.

The other case with Bo En Hiang and friends. They immediately frowned because the decision taken by the Duke of Aghnisuta would force them to immediately pay off their trade debt to Ki Joyo while their financial condition was deteriorating due to the loss of one of their merchant ships in the Strait of Malacca after a storm. If until this widens everywhere, his good name as a rich merchant will be tarnished and they will certainly have difficulty in making a living again in the Duchy of Kalingga.

After issuing this decision, all the merchants in please to disband. With the exception of the entourage of Jaka Umbaran and friends who are asked to stay for a while in the Duchy of Kalingga Palace.

"Please forgive if there are words of a less pleased servant, Gusti Adipati.

The servant wanted to ask, why is Gusti Adipati holding us here? Is there a mistake that we have done?", asked Sadewa as the leader of the Katong Hill School student group immediately.

"Not no no.. This is not a detention, I just want to have a quick chat with this young swordsman. All I entertain you as guests of honor who have helped me prevent me from making a mistake in making a decision.

Young swordsman, what is your name and where do you come from?", asked the Duke of Aghnisuta as he looked towards Jaka Umbaran.

"Hamba Jaka Umbaran. The origin of the servant from Mount Lawu precisely at Watu Bolong Hermitage. Servant of Maharesi Siwamurti's disciple", replied Jaka Umbaran politely.

To be honest, I was very curious about your origin because you reminded me of someone I knew when I was young", Duke Aghnisuta continued later.

"Hamba does not know who the parents of the servant actually because Maharesi Siwamurti took care of the servant since he was a child. But he gave one clue, that he saved the servant from the southeastern slope of Mount Wilis. It was possible that the servant's parents were from the area around that place. Later after completing the task given by the teacher, the servant will find their whereabouts", Jaka Umbaran respect after speaking.

Mmmmmm...

"so apparently.. May Hyang Agung soon meet you with your parents, Jaka Umbaran.

Ah looks like the cooked food has been prepared. Let's Jaka Umbaran and all, let's just enjoy lunch together", The Duke of Aghnisuta immediately rose from his seat and invited everyone to be with him to the gym where he was presented with various types of food prepared for them.

After enjoying lunch together, the entourage of Jaka Umbaran also immediately resigned to continue the journey to the Valley of Kali Gung which is the boundary between the Duchy of Kalingga and the Duchy of Rajapura. The dukes of Aghnisuta and Patih Adiwinata themselves drove them to the gate of the Duchy of Kalingga Palace.

The duke of Aghnisuta himself continued to watch them leave after they had driven their horses across the highway in front of the palace's western gate. Patih Adiwinata who was somewhat surprised by the attitude of the regional leader of Kalingga immediately asked.

"Please forgive Gusti Duke. From earlier I noticed, Gusti Adipati Aghnisuta seemed to pay more attention to Jaka Umbaran.

What was it exactly?", hearing the question, the Duke of Aghnisuta immediately smiled faintly.

"The young man reminds me of Kakang Prabu Bameswara, Uncle Patih. There are many similarities with Kakang Prabu Bameswara when he was young. In addition to his intelligence, he had great authority as a noble.

Actually I was eager to find out more about him, only unfortunately he was being hunted for time to arrive at the Kali Gung Valley to attend the gathering of martial world warriors. Honestly, I guess he is the boy", answered the Duke of Aghnisuta as he continued to look towards the departure of the Katong Hill School students even though they were no longer seen in the crowded highway.

"That boy? What does Gusti Adipati mean?", Patih Adiwinata did not understand at all what his lord meant.

"That boy, I suspect that he is the boy of the next Maharaja of Panjalu who disappeared from the palace after being kidnapped and had stirred the kingdom of Panjalu 18 years ago", hearing the answer, he said, Patih Adiwinata shocked not play.

"HAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH??!!!!"

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After crossing the highway inside the Duchy of Kalingga City, the group of Katong Hill School students continued to move westward. Their journey that had stalled at the palace of the Duchy of Kalingga due to the request of the Duke of Aghnisuta they redeemed by racing their horses each at the slightest. Dust flew with the footsteps of their horses on the rocky path.

Although the beautiful natural scenery was spread in plain sight, but it did not make the leaders of this group slow down their movement. Some small Wanua outside the city of Kalingga Duchy had passed through them.

As soon as it approached the Kali Comal bull, from the south the cold wind blew away the leaves and dust. The cold wind that carried the water vapor felt increasingly cold to touch the skin.

"The back of Sadewa, we should immediately find a place to rest. It looks like it will soon rain" Surtikanti said as she looked towards the black cloud that was seen hanging in the western and southern skies.

"You were right Surikanti.. But ahead is Kali Comal. We must immediately cross the great river if we do not want to be trapped by the flood that can hinder our journey", replied Sadewa as he continued to spur his horse mounts.

Once on the banks of Kali Comal suddenly heavy rain fell from the sky accompanied by the rumbling of lightning and lightning that snatched. They all panicked about it. Sadewa who saw a building not far from where they stopped, immediately pointed his horse towards the place followed by all members of the group.

As soon as they arrived, they immediately rushed into the porch of the old building and let their horses shelter under the shady trees in the courtyard. From the back, appeared a few people dressed in yellow with black knee-length shorts approaching them.

One of them, grinned widely and immediately said,

"Grandfather loved ulam arrived..

We meet again Nimas Wuni.."