JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
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That was felt by Gendol after hearing the explanation of Prabhaswara the new Duke Paguhan. Her fear that almost made her die standing up had a sudden heart attack, instantly gone out of nowhere. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief while stroking the chest.

"Suman sumun selamet selamet..

Huuuuffffffffffff, I'm lucky I hurt the man who wanted to be killed. If not..", he had not yet finished his murmur, Resi Simharaja nyeletuk beside him.

"If not yes in beheaded your head, Ndol", hearing that remark, Gendol immediately glared at the Simharaja Resi.

"I'm not talking to you, Old Tiger!

You really have a grudge with me to continue to pestered my life? Want to fight jotos? Come here if you dare" said Gendol while preparing his horses martial arts.

"It's over, don't fuss anymore. You two are like cats and rats. Wherever the place is always noisy and noisy continues", said Jaka Umbaran broke up the dispute between the two followers.

"This old tiger started it, Ndoro Swordsman. If not for looking at him as well as followers of Ndoro Pendekar, I've been pacing his head with my mace", Gendol still do not accept with the words of Resi Simharaja.

"Try me if you can.. Teeth are rarely like you, eating meat alone is difficult especially willing to persecute people. Definitely can not", the ridicule of Resi Simharaja increasingly makes Gendol beaver.

"The toothless old tiger, you..."

"ENOUGH!!

If you two are still fussing, there is no need to come with me anymore. I'm tired of hearing you two fight. The parents are still behaving little children.

Uncle Prabhaswara, we leave here", after saying so, Jaka Umbaran immediately stepped away from the place. Prabhaswara smiled faintly as he shook his head towards Gendol and Resi Simharaja. He then rushed after Jaka Umbaran followed by Mpu Wiritanaya and his other followers.

"It's all your fault, Old Tiger..

Because of you, I got angry with Ndoro Pendekar. Basic senile tiger", Gendol scolding while hurriedly chasing after Jaka Umbaran.

"Gigi Rarely fucker! He was wrong, it was good to blame someone else. Watch out for you next time", muttered Resi Simharaja while chasing Jaka Umbaran's footsteps. They all immediately entered the Grand Duchy of Paguhan where the supporters of Prabhaswara gathered.

That very day, Prabhaswara immediately ordered his followers to clean up any kind of damage caused by their battle. The bodies of Paguhan's soldiers and rebels were all buried outside the Duchy of Paguhan, where a mass grave was made. No less than 8 thousand people died as victims of this war. More than 500 people were seriously injured, 700 were moderately injured while about 1000 others suffered minor injuries. Victims of the war from both the rebel forces and Paguhan's soldiers received treatment, despite being separated places.

As for the damage to the building, there were more than 100 houses collapsed or burned down. The residents affected by this disaster were all placed in the former residence of Patih Pandusena while waiting for the repair of their residence. Paguhan's property has been confiscated and placed in the Paguhan Duchy Palace. Including his personal bodyguards, Patih Pandusena's family was thrown into the city prison.

As for the Paguhan warriors who had surrendered, Prabhaswara gathered them all in the square of Paguhan Duchy City. No less than 8 thousand Paguhan soldiers who had declared surrender gathered there, including Tumenggung Gupati and several courtiers. All of them await the decision of the new ruler of the Duchy of Paguhan regarding their next fate.

"I just want all of you in this place to answer my question truthfully.

Among all of you, what do you do after my decision? If I forgive your lives, will you all swear allegiance to me?", Prabhaswara spread his gaze to all the Paguhan warriors who were sitting cross-legged on the ground of the square.

All Paguhan soldiers looked at each other as if looking for answers on the faces of their comrades in arms who were now both sickly. Although no sound was heard, they seemed to be confused by the question.

"Please forgive Gusti Adipati Prabhaswara..

If it is said that we are guilty of fighting with the late Duke of Lokawijaya, this is all due to our duty on Paguhan. We love this country whoever its leader is.

If Gusti Adipati Prabhaswara forgave our lives, of course we will be very grateful to Gusti Adipati who has been heartened. We are willing to swear allegiance to Gusti Adipati Prabhaswara. Because the most important thing for us, whoever the next ruler of Paguhan Duchy, we will remain loyal to Paguhan whatever will happen", Tumenggung Gupati immediately respect Prabhaswara after speaking. He can be said to represent the hearts of thousands of Paguhan soldiers who have laid down their weapons.

My greatest desire, to rebuild Paguhan is better than ever. I am sure, with all of you, we can make Paguhan the most prosperous region of the Panjalu Kingdom. We forget the quarrel between us before him and look to a brighter future for this Duchy", as Prabhaswara ended his speech, a voice sounded from the middle of the ranks of the surrendered Paguhan warriors.

"Long live Gusti Duke of Prabhaswara!

Hail Gusti Duke of Prabhaswara!

Hail Gusti Duke of Prabhaswara!!!!"

Cheers for signs of support for Prabhaswara blared throughout the square of Kota Kadipaten Paguhan. They accepted the request of the new duke Paguhan as a form of their appreciation for Prabhaswara's sincere and affectionate attitude. They also swore allegiance to the late Duke of Lokawijaya's half-brother.

And so, the day after the Duchy of Paguhan was busy improving themselves. The day after the battle, Duke Prabhaswara was crowned as the new Duke of Paguhan. In addition to arranging the governance of the Paguhan Duchy, the Duke of Prabhaswara ordered the soldiers, retainers and people of the Paguhan Duchy to take part in the re-establishment of buildings destroyed by war. The rebels who have now been appointed as court retainers also donated their property to reorganize the lives of the residents of the duchy located at the western end of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

Mpu Wiritanaya was appointed Patih Kadipaten Paguhan. Jaludara, adopted brother and close friend of Prabhaswara was appointed as Senopati. Tumenggung Gupati remained as the guardians of the Duchy's court, while certain other posts were filled by loyal Prabhaswara followers and old courtiers who had sworn allegiance to the new duke of Paguhan.

Most surprising to everyone, Prabhaswara the new duke Paguhan proposed to Nyai Larasati the Angel of the South Wind to be made the new Queen of Paguhan. At first he was reluctant because he felt he was not young anymore, but the insistence of Goddess Rengganis who was close to him, made the middle-aged woman who still looked beautiful was powerless to refuse him anymore.

A full moon during the reign of Duke Prabhaswara, a major revamp was carried out in the Duchy of Paguhan. Taxes and tribute of crops that initially severely strangled the neck of the population, lowered to half. The residents of Paguhan Duchy are very grateful for the wisdom of this Duke of Prabhaswara. Some of Pakuwon, who had initially refused to recognize the new duke Paguhan, immediately expressed their full support for the new ruler.

During that time, the relationship between Jaka Umbaran and Dewi Rengganis was getting sticky. Both of them immediately became an example for the young and the old because they still maintain their own honor despite having received the blessing of the parents of Dewi Rengganis.

That evening, the Duke of Prabhaswara summoned Jaka Umbaran in his private residence. With him, Gendol and Resi Simharaja who always shadow the young swordsman also faced the Duke of Prabhaswara.

"Jaka Umbaran, do you know what I mean to call you here today?", Duke Prabhaswara looked at Jaka Umbaran who was sitting cross-legged on the floor of his private room.

"I don't understand, Gusti Adipati. Please explain the purpose of Gusti Adipati", Jaka Umbaran respect after speaking.

"I see, your relationship with my daughter is very close. When did you plan to make her your wife?", asked Duke Prabhaswara frankly.

"Hamba did plan to make Dewi Rengganis as the wife of the servant, Gusti Adipati.

However.", Jaka Umbaran was seen taking a deep breath before continuing his talk.

"Hamba there is still something I want to do before settling down and marrying Dewi Rengganis. I have discussed this with Rengganis, Gusti Adipati Prabhaswara. He also understood and understood the feelings of the servant. He did not mind if he had to wait until the servant returned", said Jaka Umbaran immediately.

"What is it, Pendekar Gunung Lawu? It seems like it's something very important to you.

Try to explain to me", Duke Prabhaswara was very curious about what the young man who would become his future daughter-in-law wanted.

"Hamba wanted to find the existence of the figure of the servant's parents, Gusti Adipati Prabhaswara.

From small to large, the servant never once knew who the servant's parents were. So I have a desire before marriage, I want to meet them first" said Jaka Umbaran with a long sigh.

"Lantas, where are they now? Do you know where they live?", the Duke of Prabhaswara asked. Hearing the question, Jaka Umbaran shook his head slowly then said,

"Hamba doesn't know, Gusti Adipati. The only clue about their existence is the words of the servant teacher who said that he saved the servant......

East of Mount Wilis..."