SECRET MAURA
The Duke of Arialoka
Commander of the Duke of Arialoka was one of the retainers, who was assigned to guard and protect the Kingdom and the Sultanate of Srivijaya.
Arialoka was his little name, since he was a child already in the palace. Both of his parents were servants in the palace. At that time, Balaputradewa was still titled Crown Prince.
Both of Arialoka's parents were palace guards and maids who served directly with the royal family. Arialoka's father was one of the best soldiers of his time.
He also taught Balaputradewa martial arts, while he was training him Arialoka was always with him. They rarely practice together.
Balaputradeva asked the King and Queen at that time, to make Arialoka as his bodyguard and friend. They are always together, two friends who are willing to do anything for the sake of other friends.
On that day, when they were teenagers. They had a guest from far away, a Brahmin taking a girl to the palace. A beautiful girl in her face, has a seductive sweet smile.
The beauty of the girl is able to make the two friends became enemies and compete for the love of the girl.
"Where did you come from, what is your relationship with the white Brahmin?" Said Balaputradewa who ventured closer to the girl.
He called the name white Brahmin because the Brahmin was wearing all-white clothes plus hair, eyebrows and beard and mustache had all whitened.
" I am the Daughter of the Moon, I am the daughter of a small kingdom that is part of your great kingdom." The princess said with respect.
" I am Balaputradeva, I am the Crown Prince of this kingdom." He said while paying his respects to the princess.
" And over there is my bodyguard and best friend, Arialoka." He said to introduce Arialoka from afar.
Arialoka deliberately stood some distance away from them, he positioned himself just as a bodyguard. No more than anything.
From that day on, the three of them became friends. Wherever you go, always together.
Until one day, at the meeting hall.
They were all gathered, not only them but all the officials and leaders were all there. All delicious dishes are available on their respective tables.
The three friends were astonished and did not understand, what celebration there was in the palace. Why are there so many guests and dishes here?
" Hear everyone, I, the great King of the Great Kingdom of Srivijaya will give you great news.
I hope you all agree to it without any reason. For this is for the sake of our Kingdom and the prosperity of our people." Said the King, he occasionally glanced at the Queen beside him. As if understanding the King's intentions, the Queen simply nodded and smiled.
" This announcement I show to all members of the family and all the people of Srivijaya. That our King and Queen pledge a sacred bond to our Ananda Prince Balaputradewa with the Crown Princess Dada Bulan shall be betrothed." Hearing that, everyone was surprised
How not, the Moon Dictator came from a small kingdom that was already destroyed. At that time there was a small war of power struggle on the royal land belonging to Princess Dadar Moon with the Kingdom of Srivijaya. And his kingdom lost, and now his Kingdom under the auspices of the great Kingdom of Srivijaya.
The princess was deliberately brought to this Kingdom to be betrothed to Prince Balaputradewa. Because it was one of the agreements in the past, if the Kingdom lost the war later, the princess will be given to the Kingdom of Srivijaya.
And Now that they kept their promise, Brahmin the envoy of the Srivijaya Kingdom deliberately sent him to bring Princess Dadar Bulan.
And the Princess was surprised, she thought her arrival to the palace would be made a servant. Unexpectedly, he would even be married to the Prince.
The three companions were surprised, but it also made Prince Balaputradewa happy. It was unexpected that the woman of his heart would soon become hers. But not with Arialoka, he felt sad and hurt, the woman of his dreams he would never have.
" Arialoka, you've been serving in the Kingdom for a long time. Your loyalty and loyalty to the Prince is truly incredible, we are amazed at you.
As a reward, we will give you the title of Duke. Arialoka Duke. What do you think, do you like it ?" Ask the Emperor to Arialoka.
"The good of the Maharaja and Maharani cannot be avenged, whatever your gift to me will be gladly and sincerely accepted, my King and Queen." Arialoka.
Arialoka's loyal reverence is able to bewitch everything in the room amazed and amazed. It was because of this that the King and Queen entrusted the Prince to him.
" Today is full of happy news, let's celebrate with this delicious dish and various entertainment later. Please enjoy everything." The king gave his word.
All were happy, full of smiles and laughter. But not with Arialoka, he is still saddened by the news of Balaputradewa's engagement with Princess Dadar Bulan.
But he knew himself, he would never be able to match the Prince. He was just a bodyguard, trying to be his best friend.
Well, at least with his new title as Duke a little treat his grief
In one corner of the place, an old woman was crying with her son's new title. Yeah, that's Arialoka's mother.
She was glad her son could follow in the footsteps of her late husband. Arialoka's father died during the great war, the Kingdom of Srivijaya against the Majapahit Kingdom.
There is no victory or defeat, which leaves only sadness. Many soldiers and commanders died when the war happened.
The war ended when the Majapahit Kingdom gave a little area of its power, on the condition that one of the Princesses of the kingdom must marry Prince Majapahit.
And that's when the exchange happened, Princess Kenanga had to marry Prince Majapahit and settle there. Princess Kenanga Ayu was the title given to her by her husband.
"Mother, I just got a new title from the Maharaja. How can I and should bear even greater burdens." Arialoka said looking sad.
" Daughter, a job won't be a burden if you do it with sincerity and love. That's how your late father did his job." Sahut the Mother.
" Ah Mother, I miss you." He said he started sobbing in his mother's arms.
" Wish your father to be happy in heaven with Hyang Widhi, and let him go, son." His mother said again.
" I've been mengikhlaskan Daddy ma'am." Her speech.
" It's not your father I meant, it's him." The mother said, pointing to the princess.
"I'm just a soldier Mother, I don't deserve it. He is now the Prince's fiancee as well as my best friend." He said sad.
" It's good, son, you're big-spirited I'm proud of you." He said as he rubbed his son's back encouragingly.
From a distance the Prince was chatting with the Moon Daughter while glancing at Arialoka, with a slightly sharp gaze.
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