JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
Telik Sandi Jenggala

The word of the King of Panjalu has been set so that the next morning, Kotaraja Daha began to decorate to celebrate the return of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya to the palace. They all work according to their own work.

Some workers seem busy decorating bamboo stems that have been cleaned with decorations from the janur called penjor. They look deftly arrange the layout of the young leaves of the coconut tree with a variety of shapes to look beautiful in the eye. While some soldiers also helped install the penjor penjor in every corner of the palace and some points of crowds in Kotaraja Daha.

Turning to the front of the palace square, it appears that some artisans are busy making a large stage that will be used as a stage of honor. The plan later, after the coronation of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya as the crown prince of the Kingdom of Panjalu, in conjunction with a large celebration that will last for 7 days and 7 nights.

Some vendors of staple foods were seen coming in and out of the palace. Some led some buffalo and goats, some carried some rice and corn ties, some people were seen carrying baskets containing coconut and brown sugar and others were busy passing by in the state palace. It seems like a big celebration is being prepared. It also attracted the attention of some people living around Kotaraja Daha.

A man aged about 4 decades more, with a slightly fat body with a thick mustache looks like he is observing the busyness that occurs in Kotaraja Daha. Her clothes were made of expensive silk in red, being a marker that she was a rich man. The man was known to the people of Kotaraja Daha as a fairly famous cloth trader, Ki Martoloyo.

Behind his guise of being a generous and kind trader, Ki Martoloyo has a great secret that could have taken his life. Yet nearly ten years of this, she perfectly played her part by mingling into one with the society of Kotaraja Daha.

Unable to cover his curiosity, Ki Martoloyo approached several soldiers who were busy installing penjor near his residence.

"Hehehehe, it seems to be busy Ndoro Warrior..

If you can tell, what is going on? Kog I saw the whole corner of the city full of pennants and penjor", asked Ki Martoloyo politely.

This question instantly made the soldiers turn towards Ki Martoloyo. One of the soldiers who knew Ki Martoloyo immediately stopped his work.

"Ah this is our duty, Ki Marto..

Kotaraja Daha Palace is preparing to welcome the return of Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya. Listen to all the coronation of Gusti Pangeran Mapanji Jayabaya as Raja Muda or Yuwaraja Panjalu", said the soldier immediately.

"Huhhhhh?

Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya? Kog I've never heard his name is Ndoro Warrior. The son of who is he?", Ki Martoloyo tried hard to pry more information.

"You haven't even lived here for 10 years so you certainly don't know about the kidnapping of Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya as an infant.

He was the son of Gusti Ratu Dyah Chandrakirana. So it is not wrong if he is crowned as the crown prince of the Kingdom of Panjalu", the soldier explained to his knowledge.

"What about Mapanji Lodaya? Is not he who is in the dark will be the next successor to the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu?", again Ki Martoloyo asked the question. Of the entire wife of Prabu Bameswara, only Rara Kinanti has a relationship with him because the merchandise is often purchased by the daughter of Prince Arya Liabi though through an intermediary. He often lost money just because he wanted to establish a relationship with the mother of Prince Mapanji Lodaya who was previously the sole candidate for the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu after Prabu Bameswara lengser pragabon. This latest news of course destroys all the plans that have been in the arrangement so far.

"Indeed Gusti Mapanji Lodaya was nominated to be Yuwaraja Panjalu, but once Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya returns, the right to the throne will immediately fall into his hands. This is the law that applies in our society, that the eldest son will be the next family successor.

Already, I want to continue my work Ki Marto. Excuse me.", said the soldier as he stepped back toward his friends who remained busy arranging penjor.

Ki Martoloyo immediately nodded respectfully to the soldiers while smiling before turning around. But when his body turned back to the soldiers, the smile instantly disappeared instantly. He rushed towards his residence. Arriving there, he immediately approached two thick-bodied men who were his personal roof tiles.

"Wangsir, Wungkal..

You two get ready. We have to get out of town today. We are going to Selopenangkep", after giving orders to his subordinates, Ki Martoloyo immediately entered the house. Soon he returned with a bundle of black cloth that seemed to be a supply of travel. The three of them immediately drove their horses eastward.

By late afternoon, Ki Martoloyo and his two followers had arrived at a small house located near the eastern boundary of Pakuwon Bedander City. Ki Martoloyo immediately jumped down from his horse and rushed into the house.

"What are you doing here, Old Mask? There seems to be something important" said the beautiful woman immediately. He called Ki Martoloyo the Old Mask.

"Huh, is there no better call, Nyi Pu Karti? I never called you Kayu Flower.", muttered Ki Martoloyo.

"Hehehehe, just like that you're already angry. Yes already, what are you here Demon Mask Swordsman?", said Nyi Pu Karti immediately with a faint smile.

"Well, that's so good to hear..

I have big news for you to report immediately to Gusti Maharani Uttejana in Kahuripan. Look.", Ki Martoloyo then recounted what the Daha soldier had just said this morning. He also told me about what was going on in Kotaraja Daha.

Hearing that, Nyi Pu Karti was startled instantly. This news will surely make Empress Uttejana, ruler of the Kingdom of Jenggala after the death of the late Prabu Samarotsaha, plan something big. Her escort husband, Prince Jayengofficial, will definitely arrange everything.

"I will report this to Jenggala soon. Now you quickly return to Kotaraja Daha so as not to arouse suspicion.

If anything else matters, report it to me. Go".", said Nyi Pu Karti as he shook his hand.

Ki Martoloyo telik codenamed Jenggala Kingdom who has lived for 10 years in Kotaraja Daha was just a cold snort while turning around the body leaving the residence Nyi Pu Karti which is a liaison between Jenggala code. Soon after, he along with his personal bodyguards immediately left the place.

In Kotaraja Daha itself, preparations for the welcoming event of the arrival of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya were completed that day. Soon after, at night his folk entertainment in the form of art performances in the form of wayang kulit was immediately in the title. Residents of Kotaraja Daha flock to the Kotaraja square where the big event was held. Visitors are seen filling the square to the brim. Until the puppet show broke up, the atmosphere of the city square was still crowded.

On the second day of this entertainment event, during the day, the processed food of the palace cook was distributed. Many people queued up to get delicious dishes that could only be enjoyed by noble families and close relatives of the palace. In the evening, the entertainment was held again. Tonight, the puppet show of people became an interesting spectacle for all the people of Kotaraja Daha.

Day after day, Kotaraja Daha is always lively with a variety of entertainment that spoils the eyes of everyone. Various types of folk art alternately fill the night until today which is the seventh day which is also the peak day of the celebration of the welcome return of Mapanji Jayabaya.

When the sun sepifang rose to the sky, in Pendopo Agung was being held the coronation of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya to Duke of Anom/Young King/Yuwaraja Panjalu. All state officials were present at the occasion. The rulers of the duchies near Kotaraja Daha such as Gelang-gelang Regency, Kadipaten Anjuk Ladang, Selopenangkep, Karang Anom, Singhapura, Bojonegoro and Matahun were also present in this big event.

"Today, I am Maharaja Sri Bameswara crowned my son, Prince Mapanji Jayabaya, as Yuwaraja Panjalu. With this, he has a power of a lower level below me. The command from him is the same as the direct command from me" said Prabu Bameswara while placing the crown of Yuwaraja on the head of Jaka Umbaran who crouched while worshiping on the throne of King Panjalu.

"Life Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya!

Live Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayabaya!!"

A low boisterous voice and applause rang out in the Grand Pendopo of Kotaraja Daha Palace. All the state officials present were smiling to see the coronation of Prince Mapanji Jayabaya. Those who had been worried about the continuity of the kingdom because Mapanji Lodaya who was predicted to be the successor to the throne was still very young, now seemed happy because of the emergence of an heir to the throne who was old enough.

Meanwhile, at the southern gate of Kotaraja Daha, a long-bearded old man looked sharply at the center of the city. His eyes were as if he wanted to destroy everything in that place. With him, a beautiful young woman, seemed to follow the steps of the old man whose path was a little limp.

"Teacher, we've reached Kotaraja Daha. What should we do now?", asked the beautiful woman in the black purple clothes immediately. The long-bearded old man with a slightly thin body in all-worn clothes like this traveler, snorted loudly as he said,

"The plan is just one, though,

Kill Tejo Laksono immediately!"