JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Lewa Competition

"You'll get the answer you want from Prabu Bameswara, Gusti Prince.

Not wanting to expel you from the Dihyang Hermitage, but someone is in need of your help as a justice enforcement officer on your way to Kotaraja Daha, so I suggest that Gusti Prince go there tomorrow morning. It also has something to do with your teacher.

It's time we go back to Dihyang Hermitage, Gusti Prince.", after saying so, Begawan Sidicarita smiled faintly before tracing the ground loudly. As fast as lightning he shot out like he was flying towards the Dihyang Hermitage. Jaka Umbaran soon followed. If yesterday he was still not able to keep up with the speed of Begawan Sidicarita, but with Ajian Step Wind God that he had just obtained, Jaka Umbaran was able to catch up with the leader of the Dihyang Hermitage at equivalent speed. In just a matter of a few breaths, the two had reached Dihyang Hermitage.

When he arrived at the intended place, Gendol who could not sleep because of the extreme cold, was lying in the fireplace in front of the hut. Seeing Jaka Umbaran walking towards the hut, he immediately greeted his master.

"These nights where did Ndoro Pendekar come from?

Huuuuffffffffff, the coldness of mercy.", Gendol tightened the black cloth he used as a blanket.

"Occasionally, just go for a walk", replied Jaka Umbaran as he stepped into the lodging of their temporary residence.

"Walk? Cold cold like this?!

Ndoro Pendekar kog has a strange habit so huh? Or maybe the air is not as cold as I feel. Ah I better try it", Gendol took off the blanket that wrapped her body.

"It's a biyung, it's cold brrrrrrrrrrrrr...

Kog goblok once I use trial and error like Kanjeng Majikan Ndoro Pendekar. Cold as if to puncture a bone like this huuuffffffffff", Gendol nagged himself while re-wrapping his body with his black blanket.

The night passed like a flash of light through space. Feels just a blink of an eye later, dawn begins to dawn on the eastern horizon a sign that the morning is approaching.

After waking up, Jaka Umbaran immediately told Gendol and Resi Simharaja to be ready to leave the place. Gendol immediately cheered in joy at the order from the master. He hurriedly tidied up his clothes and luggage. Then after breakfast accompanied by Landungseta, Jaka Umbaran invited them all to say goodbye to Begawan Sidicarita at his residence.

"Ah what a pity, you will leave this place Pendekar Gunung Lawu..

I will miss your presence again. If you go through this place, stop by. The gate of the Dihyang Hermitage will always be open to you" Landungseta said on the sidelines of their footsteps heading towards the residence of Begawan Sidicarita.

"Of course, I'll stop by again if it's this way, Brother Landungseta. Gendol really likes the cold air in this place" said Jaka Umbaran while smiling meaningfully towards Gendol. Just as Gendol was about to respond to that, Resi Simharaja put his index finger to the front of his mouth.

"Srsstttttttt..

Do not deny if you do not want Ndoro Umbaran to increase the time to stay here", hearing the remark, Gendol immediately covered his mouth with his right hand. They also arrived at the residence of Begawan Sidicarita which is right in front of Arjuna Temple.

The leader of the Dihyang Hermitage had apparently been waiting for their arrival. He stood in the porch of his residence when Jaka Umbaran and his friends came to say goodbye.

"German Sidicarita..

I thank you for all the guidance and knowledge that Begawan has put down to me. I beg you to resign. Hopefully, if there is still a chance, I will come again to this place", Jaka Umbaran bowed respectfully to the leader of this Dihyang Hermitage.

"I also thank you for stopping by this place, Gusti Prince. May the Great always protect your every step in the future. There are many things that you have to finish as a world tranquilizer" Begawan Sidicarita said with a deep smile.

"And you're the former king of Alas Roban..

To you I entrust the guard of Gusti Prince to you. With her later, your chance to become a Swargaloka resident will be wide open", hearing that remark, Resi Simharaja nodded in understanding.

"You don't need to worry, Old Begawan..

I have sworn my allegiance to continue to support her every step as the guardian of the peace of the world. Then I will never let aral cross in front of him later" said Resi Simharaja soon.

"If to me what is Begawan?

Ndoro Swordsman and this old tiger you have given us a clue. It is only me who has not" said Gendol, staring expectantly at Begawan Sidicarita. The old Brahmin immediately smiled widely at Gendol's words.

"You're destined to be your master's punokawan, Good Boy..

Follow him until the end of your life, and you will find true glory", Gendol immediately smiled broadly at the reply of Resi Simharaja.

****

"At least they..

Is there no way to quell this band of robbers, Uncle Patih Jagakarsa?", said a sultry middle-aged man in noble clothes with a thick moustache running across his face. The middle-aged man looked riled up because of the problem he was facing.

Apparently he was the ruler of the Duchy of Lewa, Duke of Wangsakerta. Apparently that day, he received a report from Patih Jagakarsa, the warangka paja Lewa, about a group of robbers who named themselves as the Black Crow Horde. It is said that the group was led by a very famous black warrior in the martial world of Jawadwipa Land, the Black Crow Arm of a Thousand.

The fame of the Thousand Arm Demon came about because of his magic that was unable to be defeated by the retainers of the Lewa warriors. Even Senopati Mpu Sagopa who was sent by the Duke of Wangsakerta had to go home without life after fighting against the Thousand Arm Black Crow. The army of the Duchy of Lewa was in disarray against the followers of the Thousand Arm Black Crow who numbered in the hundreds.

"Do we have to ask for help from the Kotaraja Daha Palace to quell this rioting group Gusti Adipati?

We lost many of the warrior officers who became the main pillar of the power of the Duchy of Lewa. If we continue the effort to suppress the Black Crow Horde, I am worried about the combat ability of the Duchy of Lewa soldiers who will decline because their supporters are not there. Senopati Mpu Sagopa's death yesterday was a major loss in the Duchy of Lewa", Patih Jagakarsa tried to give his opinion.

"Does Uncle Patih want to smear my face in front of Gusti Prabu Bameswara?

If we ask for help from Kotaraja Daha Palace, then we must be considered unable to maintain security in our region. If that happens, will be put where my face is Uncle Patih?", said Duke Wangsakerta immediately.

"But there must be a solution to this problem immediately. I don't want this to go on for long, Uncle Patih.

Try to think of another way", continued Duke Wangsakerta while staring in another direction. The atmosphere of the meeting of the retainers of the Duchy of Lewa Palace became quiet. Everyone is immersed in their own thoughts, trying hard to find solutions to the problems they are facing.

Suddenly one of the court retainers named Mantri Narmada, the state official of the tax management in the Duchy of Lewa, immediately worshiped the Duke of Wangsakerta. This broke the silence between them.

"Please forgive Gusti Adipati..

Let me express my opinion. Perhaps it could be an option for Gusti Adipati and Gusti Patih to quell this rioting group", said Mantri Narmada immediately.

"Let's just say, Mantri Narmada", Duke Wangsakerta raised his right hand as a gesture of approval from her.

"This is according to the servant. We are having difficulty hitching a ride on the Black Crow Horde while on the other hand we are also missing one pillar of the power of the Duchy of Lewa. Shouldn't we announce a contest for anyone who dares to challenge the Thousand Arm Black Crow?

We prepare a big prize and rank as Senopati Lewa. His condition was to hand over the head of the Thousand Arm Black Crow to the Duke Gusti. I think that is the only way for us to be able to solve this problem as well as get a replacement for Senopati Mpu Sagopa", Mantri Narmada immediately respected after speaking. A wide smile was engraved on the face of Duke Wangsakerta hearing the description of the courtier.

"Hehehehehe brilliant thought, Mantri Narmada.

In that case, immediately announce my decree to all the people of the Duchy of Lewa. Whoever can bring the head of the Thousand Arm Black Crow, I will raise it to Senopati Duchy of Lewa. In addition, if he was young, if I would have made him my daughter-in-law. If it's a girl, I'll raise it to be my adopted daughter. But if he is old, I will change his gift to a land of 2000 square spears", the ruler of the Duchy of Lewa immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Adipati.", the entire courtier of the Duchy of Lewa compact Duchy honoured the Duke of Wangsakerta.

That afternoon, the soldiers spread the announcement throughout the entire territory of the Duchy of Lewa. In addition to the bende in the crowd, the contest was also written on a goat skin and pasted on several places such as large markets and roadsides.

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Jaka Umbaran immediately stopped the movement of his riding horse. On the edge of the dense forest that was in front of him, there was a crossroads. One goes north while the other goes east. They had gone down the slopes of Mount Sumbing and Sindoro and reached a small forest called Alas Pandansari.

"Why stop Ndoro Pendekar? We must immediately continue the journey if we do not want to stay in the forest" said Gendol while wiping the sweat that soaks his forehead.

"You have a poultice with this area Ndol?", asked Jaka Umbaran immediately.

Hearing that question, Gendol immediately smiled faintly. With a hint of arrogance, the big tall man immediately said,

"In case of road affairs, Ndoro Pendekar need not worry. Gendol once ventured to Blambangan. So know the ins and outs of this road. If we go North, we will arrive at Pakuwon Jatiwangi. But if it's straight east, then,

We're going to enter Bhumi Sambara City.."