JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Sayembara Prize

Thus, the family meeting that had always been dreamed by Jaka Umbaran finally materialized. Now he bears the new name Mapanji Jayabaya as well as obtaining the title of Crown Prince or Yuwaraja which is his right since he was an infant. Although the coronation of Yuwaraja title is still later when returning to Kotaraja Daha, but it is just a matter of time.

But this meeting is only a beginning of the journey of Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya to become the greatest king in the history of the Kingdom of Panjalu that will bring Panjalu to the peak of its glory. In his hand, the divided country will be reunited.

After the problem of Black Crow Arm of a Thousand and his group was over, Prabu Bameswara along with Ratu Dyah Chandrakirana and Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya also left the place to head towards the Duchy of Lewa Palace. With the tight control of Mpu Winarka the Akuwu Sukowati along with the Pakuwon Sukowati soldiers, they rushed towards the North where the Duchy of Lewa City was located. While the martial world warriors participants of the contest also chose to disperse themselves. Because even if they dare to try to snatch the head piece of the Thousand Arm Black Crow, they must face Prabu Bameswara who is famous for having high magic. Challenging the King of Panjalu is the same as looking to die.

Gendol, who felt himself to be the personal bodyguard of the crown prince, was immediately resolute towards anyone who wanted to approach his lord. He always sticks strictly to Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya along with Resi Simharaja. Besur and Baratwaja also now pay respect to both of them.

The group headed straight towards the Duchy of Lewa Palace. Right after noon, they reached the Duchy of Lewa Palace. Coincidentally, they passed by Patih Jagakarsa, the township of the Duchy of Lewa, in front of the palace gate. Seeing the arrival of Prabu Bameswara with Queen Dyah Chandrakirana even though without his great clothes, Patih Jagakarsa who had repeatedly entered the Kotaraja Daha Palace, immediately worshiped at the two heads of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

"Holy servant, Gusti Prabu Bameswara..

What makes Gusti Prabu Bameswara want to stop at Lewa Palace?", said Patih Jagakarsa immediately.

"There's nothing, Patih Jagakarsa. Just wanting to deliver the goods", Prabu Bameswara immediately turned to Besur who was assigned to bring the head of the Thousand Arm Black Crow.

The fishy smell of blood stung out from the bundle of black cloth carried by Besur. There were even a few drops of blood still seeping out from within the bundle of black cloth held by this Panjalu warrior officer.

"If I may know, what is Gusti Prabu? It seemed like there was blood dripping out", Patih Jagakarsa asked immediately.

"It was the head of the Thousand Arm Black Crow who became a security intruder in the territory of the Duchy of Lewa, Anjuk Laddang and Wengker", Prabu Bameswara responded immediately. Although he had not seen it directly, Patih Jagakarsa was stunned for a while. But then the warangka of the Lewa government immediately smiled widely.

"This is good news. Let Gusti Prabu, please enter the palace. Gusti Adipati Wangsakerta would be very happy with the arrival of Gusti Prabu", after saying so, Patih Jagakarsa immediately invited the entourage to enter the Duchy of Lewa Palace.

The arrival of the great guest from Kotaraja Daha suddenly made a scene throughout the palace. Duke Wangsakerta who heard the news, half ran to welcome the arrival of Prabu Bameswara and his entourage in front of the Grand Duchy of Lewa. The thick-bodied middle-aged man immediately crouched down in front of Prabu Bameswara and worshipped.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu, because I do not welcome Gusti Prabu's arrival.

Come please enter", said Duke Wangsakerta immediately.

After that, Prabu Bameswara with Queen Dyah Chandrakirana and Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya immediately rushed ahead of Duke Wangsakerta entering the grand pendopo. The guard soldiers from Pakuwon Sukowati sat cross-legged outside the grand pendopo, while Akuwu Mpu Winarka, Besur, Gendol, Baratwaja and Resi Simharaja tailed behind Duke Wangsakerta and Patih Jagakarsa. Prabu Bameswara immediately sat on the throne of the Duke, Queen Dyah Chandrakirana sitting on the seat to his right which is slightly lower. Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya initially wanted to sit down but Gendol immediately reminded him that now he was entitled to sit in a higher seat compared to them. Finally Jaka Umbaran also sat in the seat to the left of the throne.

The Duchy of Lewa kings also began to arrive at Pendopo Agung. They sat cross-legged neatly beside Duke Wangsakerta and Patih Jagakarsa in accordance with their respective order of departure. Although everyone harbored the question of who was the figure of the handsome young man sitting on the left seat of the throne, they chose not to make a sound for fear of mispronunciation.

"My arrival this time, is to give you what you want in your contest, Duke of Wangsakerta.

Besur, bring the goods here", hearing the king's order, Besur stepped into the middle of the Great Pendopo while carrying a bundle of black cloth. As he opened it, all the Nayaka kings of the Duchy of Lewa including the Duke of Wangsakerta were surprised not to play but they immediately breathed a sigh of relief and smiled widely.

In the black cloth, there was a piece of the middle-aged man's head with a thick mustache, eyes bulging, tongue slightly out and a mole on the lower left side of his chin. The mask of a crow half-faced with gold carvings is still stuck on his forehead. These are all characteristics of Jiwandana the Black Crow of the Thousand Arm. After all, the death of the Thousand Arm Black Crow would be the beginning of the return of tranquility in the territory of the Duchy of Lewa and its surroundings.

"You've seen it, haven't you?

It was the head of the Thousand Arm Black Crow. Hopefully with his death, you will not have to worry anymore about the security of the Duchy of Lewa. Next time, if there are problems like this again, you can ask for help to Daha so as not to drag on" Prabu Bameswara said immediately.

"Hamba really thank you for the kindness of Gusti Prabu Bameswara who has been willing to help us" said Duke Wangsakerta while respecting.

"You're wrong. It wasn't me who helped you kill the Thousand Arm Black Crow", Prabu Bameswara smiled wryly.

"Lantas, who can do it other than Gusti Prabu?", asked the Duke of Wangsakerta with a slightly confused face because of the king's words.

"Ah then, then he is the one who won the contest that I have sent out. The servant has promised to match the second daughter of the servant, Pandan Wangi, to the winner of this competition Gusti Prabu..

Narmada, between Dyah Pandan Wangi to go inside.", the order of the Duke of Wangsakerta immediately. Mantri Narmada was immediately honored before coming out of the Grand Duchy of Lewa. A moment later, he had returned together with someone.

A beautiful girl with a charming look of makeup came along with Mantri Narmada. With the typical attire of a light green palace princess and a yellow silk scarf decorating her kemben, the beautiful girl looked as graceful as an angel descending from the kahyangan. She was Dyah Pandan Wangi, the second daughter of Duke Wangsakerta who became the prettiest daughter of her eight other sisters. The Duke of Wangsakerta had only 4 sons and 8 daughters. Pandan Wangi itself is nicknamed as sekar Kedaton Palace Duchy of Lewa because it has a beauty that is second to none in the duchy located between Mount Lawu and Mount Wilis.

Lots of applications are received from various directions to invite the sekar kedaton Palace Duchy of Lewa, this, not only from the Kingdom of Panjalu but also from neighboring regions such as Jenggala and Blambangan and from Galuh Pakuan, but until now none of the applications were accepted by Dyah Pandan Wangi. Duke Wangsakerta who dizzy seven roving because of this attitude of Dyah Pandan Wangi, finally decided to make it as a prize for the winner of the competition so that the princess who was 19 years old was soon married. Although Dyah Pandan Wangi initially rejected the desire of the father, but finally he resigned with the decision of the ruler of the Duchy of Lewa after getting advice from the mother. She now only hopes that her husband will be a good person.

Suddenly, the arrival of Dyah Pandan Wangi made all eyes fixed on him. Her beauty is able to make all the eyes of men not blink one bit. This beautiful girl immediately sat down beside the Duke of Wangsakerta.

"This is the servant's daughter, Gusti Prabu. His name is Dyah Pandan Wangi. He is the prize that I promised to the winner of this competition" said Duke Wangsakerta with a big smile.

"Wah turns out to be very beautiful your daughter, Duke Wangsakerta. I really didn't expect it at all.

Ngger Cah Bagus my son Mapanji Jayabaya, what do you think?", said Prabu Bameswara while turning to Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya who had just been silent.

All the retainers of the Duchy of Lewa Palace were immediately shocked to death hearing the narration of the Maharaja of Panjalu. Even the Duke of Wangsakerta jumped from his seat.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu..

This young man was.", Duke Wangsakerta did not dare to continue his talk for fear of mispronunciation.

"Why Duke Wangsakerta?

I forgot to introduce him. Apparently age can not cheat hehehe ...

Listen to all the retainers of the Duchy of Lewa Palace, this is my son Mapanji Jayabaya who has long been lost. He is also the crown prince of the Kingdom of Panjalu which is his rightful birth", said Prabu Bameswara immediately.

The news was like a bolt of lightning striking in broad daylight. Everyone was surprised not to hear him play. Dyah Pandan Wangi is no exception. At first he resignedly accepted the fate of being betrothed to a completely unknown person. But now he immediately smiled widely while lowering his face deeply so that the bright red tinge on his face was imperceptible. Since entering Pendopo Agung Duchy of Lewa, the Palace, Dyah Pandan Wangi had indeed noticed the figure of a handsome young man sitting on the left seat of the throne even though only a glance ago but he did not expect much other than resigned to the circumstances. And this matchmaking plan is beyond everyone's expectations.

"The crown princes of the Kingdom of Panjalu?

H-servants don't dare then. All decisions are in the hands of Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya", Duke of Wangsakerta immediately respect after speaking. Cold sweat began to drench the forehead of this ruler of the Duchy of Lewa. He became scared himself. Forcing the will to the next ruler of the Kingdom of Panjalu is like digging his own grave.

"Nakmas Prince Jayabaya..

Let's give your decision. This is the beginning of your learning process as a future king. You have to think carefully if you want to decide something", said softly Queen Dyah Chandrakirana while smiling at Jaka Umbaran.

Not only Prabu Bameswara and Ratu Dyah Chandrakirana are staring towards Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya but everyone in that place is also waiting for what will be the decision of the successor to the throne of the Kingdom Panjalu it.

Jaka Umbaran aka Mapanji Jayabaya sighed heavily. The burden he felt now was like a mountain placed on his back. After taking a deep breath, he then said,

"Alright, I don't want to disappoint everyone either. I received this prize.

But on one condition..."