The Ancestral Country
Chaos in Kahuripan
At the end of the reign of Sang Prabu Airlangga, chaos spread in Kedaton Kahuripan. The Crown Princess Dyah Ayu Sanggrawijaya refused to ascend the throne. The princes of the palace were divided into two camps that supported the Empress' son named Dyah Samara Wijaya, Sanggramawijaya's sister faced with the son of King Airlangga's favorite concubine named Mapanji Garasakan.
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That afternoon, in the Paseban Room Abdi Dalem Kedaton Kahuripan, it appeared that Sang Prabu Airlangga was massaging his head..
In front of him, two Mahamantri Kahuripan sat cross-legged facing his lord.
"I'm dizzy uncle Patih, what should I do? My sons are at odds like this, making me confused about what they want" said Sang Prabu Airlangga.
"Although Gusti Prabu, I believe in the wisdom of Gusti Prabu as the representative of the Gods in Kahuripan. All the words of Gusti, we will do. But Gusti Prabu must also consider that the future of the people of Kahuripan depends on all the decisions Gusti Prabu makes" said the Mapatih Narotama told his visitation.
"It is true that Gusti Patih's Gusti Prabu, the two sons of each had the ability to lead the people of Kahuripan, I beg Gusti Prabu to consider all things for the people in this kingdom of Kahuripan , Gusti Prabu" set Sang Mahamantri i Siri Mpu Layang to Prabu Airlangga..
Seemed Sang Prabu Airlangga closed his eyes hearing the advice of his loyal servant.
"Uncle Patih, what is your advice to me??" said Sang Prabu Airlangga while staring at Patih Narotama who sat cross-legged..
Patih Narotama looked silent for a moment and said
"Although Gusti Prabu, if I may give a proposal, Your Majesty can ask for advice to Mpu Barada in Siwatantra Gusti Reservoir.. I am sure Mpu Barada can certainly give the best advice on this matter wisely"
"Alright, I accept your proposal Uncle, prepare a messenger to the Siwatantra Suspension.. Call Mpu Barada here immediately.. Execute my orders" Sang Prabu Airlangga ordered Patih Narotama..
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu, all the orders of Gusti Prabu will be carried out"
After performing the prayer, Patih Narotama and Mpu Layang rushed back from Paseban Abdi Dalem..
Sang Prabu Airlangga is still pensive on his throne
'The Jagad Dewa Batara, give me the strength to face this situation' Gusti Prabu Airlangga...
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Meanwhile, the,
On the hillside west of the mountain Penanggungan saw a long-bearded old grandfather watching the training of his students..
"Watugunung, do not be careless.your horse must be strong, lest you be easily attacked because your horse is wrong" cried the old man to one of his students..
"Good teacher" said his student named Watugunung..
"Ahh kakang Watugunung is indeed the darling of our teachers, one of the few teachers must know.. Isn't that a sis?" said her younger sister, Ratna Pitaloka with her sweet smile while continuing to move train her silat movements..
"So quiet, you want to be in the teacher's law for talking while practicing Pitaloka??" sumpul The oldest sister of Warigalit college chimed in the words of Ratna Pitaloka
"Well, who doesn't want a teacher??" sergeant Ratna Pitaloka
"Kangmbok Pitaloka, if later continue to argue with Warigalit's brother, will definitely get punishment from the teacher" said Sekar Mayang who was on the back end
They continue to practice kicking, and hitting which is the basis of the White Padepokan martial arts..
After the training, the four young students of this silat college gathered under a shady tree to rest. The banners of Watugunung, Warigalit, Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang looked exhausted.. However, even though they were young they had mastered silat and canuragan high. Warigalit who is the oldest brother, has been able to master energy in level 4 and smoothly master the science of White Solid silat. Ratna Pitaloka was the same although not as high as Warigalit, but also not inferior in silat.. Sekar Mayang who is the smallest sister is also high in energy science in his. While the Watugunung Panji is a hero among them, energy science in the 6th level and poultice is right the style of the White Padas which is an empty-handed silat... However, each student gets a different additional knowledge from their teacher, Mpu Sakri who is able to see the talents of each student..
While they were still resting, Mpu Sakri appeared with his black wooden stick..
"Are you tired or still want to train??" she said with a smile
" This sister Alaah, has come at the very end, still complains of tiredness" said Ratna Pitaloka, while glancing at her youngest sister..
"I'll be a child Kangmbok, not as strong as Kangmbok to train continuously" Sekar Mayang's sergeant did not want to lose
"Huu... You are spoiled" muttered Ratna Pitaloka while grumbling..
"Already, you guys every near the storm just, is not ashamed of the teacher?? " Warigalit..
Msu Sakri smiled
Among the 4 Elders of Padas Putih Padas, Mpu Sakri is the most patient. In his youth he was nicknamed the Fire Swordsman in the martial world..
"Watugunung, why are you silent? " said Mpu Sakri
"Yes, Kakang Watugunung is indeed irrit talk teacher, from this morning I saw a lot of silence" said Ratna Pitaloka
"Is there anything you're thinking, Ngger? " tymphal Mpu Sakri
Watugunung sighed deeply,
he said, "I'm sorry, teacher, I have a thought.. My aunt in Daha just sent a letter, he said there was a kisruh in Kotaraja Kahuripan and maybe soon spread to Daha, he said,
the student is worried about the safety of the aunt's family in the teacher's Daha"..
"Indeed, I have heard the news, but I hope that it will not have an impact in this Kahuripan region" , Mr. Sakri smiled at Watugunung and said, " Don't think about it, focus on your training first, where have you trained the Shadow Sword Technique that I teach you?"
"Even teachers, new students smoothly in the 9th style of teachers" replied Watugunung
" Good, that's great Watugunung..
Warigalit, what about your training?? Have you mastered your Flying Spear Force?" said Mpu Sakri,,
"Ampun guru, aku baru menguasai jurus ke 6 guru" balas Warigalit pada gurunya sambil garuk-garuk kepala..
"You are, you learn the earliest, but your development is very slow" said Mpu Sakri.. "Pitaloka, what about you? How many Sword Goddess Dance moves have you reached?"
"Sorry teacher", said Ratna Pitaloka with a shy smile, "new students until the 5th step" ....
"Yes teacher, Kangmbok is lazy to practice because it always sticks to the leg of Watugunung teacher" said Sekar Mayang
"You're this, can you just shut up?? " reply Ratna Pitaloka with a red face..
"Have not quarreled, Pitaloka focus on your training and you Mayang, do not tease your Kangmbok continue, I ask that you continue to practice to improve your knowledge, so that when going down the mountain later, I ask you to continue to practice, you are able to take care of yourself and the good name of this Padas Putih Padas" said Mpu Sakri
"Good teacher" the four of them compactly answered his teacher's orders...
Watugunung is indeed the favorite student of Mpu Sakri, in addition to being smart and quick to respond, this 17-year-old handsome young man typical of nobles who captivated many girls in Padepokan Padas Putih including two younger brothers, Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang.. They always try to get close to their brother..
Watugunung's father is Panji Gunungsari, the Akuwu Dahanapura who is still a distant brother of Sang Prabu Airlangga from his mother..
Where will the heart of Patugunung Panji be anchored?
Who will be King in Kahuripan?
Wait for the next episode..