The Ancestral Country
I'm Waiting for Your Coming Back

Garuda Panjalu's forces are moving fast. By midday they had reached the town of Pakuwon Kunjang. There they paused for a moment to rest and eat but soon continued on their way to the Bracelets.

By late afternoon they entered the Pakuwon district of Surpendutura, one of Pakuwon district power of Gelang-gelang which borders Pakuwon Randu.

They entered Wanua Sanggur.

"Prince Gusti, it looks like we have to spend the night in Wanua Sanggur. The day has begun to twilight", suggested Ki Saketi while pointing to the gate wanua.

"Right Uncle, anyway if we continue the pity journey of Dinda Anggarawati. Now he must be very tired", replied Watugunung, turning to the horse carriage behind him.

The gatekeepers of the Sanggur wanua, saw the group of Watugunung Panji immediately blocked the road.

"Stop!".

Landung and Ludaka who carried the flag in front, immediately pulled the bridles of their respective horses. The whole group did the same.

Ludaka immediately got off his horse in the Landung. Marakeh who comes from Pakuwon Sakputura also jumped down.

"Sorry Kisanak, what is your purpose through our Wanua?", said the gatekeeper.

"Sorry Kisanak, we are the entourage of Prince Daha about to go to the city of Bracelets. Now I want to spend the night here. Please take us to Lurah Wanua's house" Ludaka said while showing a silver badge bearing the Garuda bird.

Hearing Prince Daha, the gatekeeper immediately knelt before Ludaka and apologized. After that he swiftly drove the Panji Watugunung group to the place of Lurah Wanua Sanggur.

Ki Saketi and Panji Watugunung recognized the place. Garbapati once entertained them while driving Anggarawati back to Seloageng.

They stopped in Garbapati's courtyard as the female guard ran into the house. Not how long Lurah Wanua Sanggur was running in a row towards the front of the house.

"Lurah Sanggur, Garbapati welcomed the arrival of Gusti Prince's entourage", the thick-bodied man bowed respectfully.

"Ki Lurah, long time no see".

Ki Saketi's words made Garbapati raise her head.

"This is not Ki Saketi from Seloageng? Where is Gusti Prince?", asked Garbapati puzzled.

"I'm here" said Panji Watugunung who appeared from behind Ki Saketi's back.

"Lho wasn't this the young swordsman back then?", Garbapati was still in disbelief.

"True Ki Lurah, and he is the son-in-law of the Maharaja of Samarawijaya. Regent's Son Bracelet", said Ki Saketi.

Garbapati immediately prostrated to the Watugunung Panji.

"Ampuni servant Gusti Prince, apologize if ever wrong with Gusti Prince".

"You're talking about what Ki lurah is, stand up.

I'm so grateful to you for your banquet the other day. Now we're overnight on the road, wanting to spend the night at your house. Can you give us a place?", asked Panji Watugunung later.

"Could of course be Gusti Prince. Apologize if the servant's place is less worthy of Gusti Prince.

Let's go in Gusti", Garbapati politely let them into the porch of his residence.

After they rested in the foyer, Garbapati immediately rushed towards the back. The whole waiter and his family he asked to prepare a dinner.

That night, they spent the night at Garbapati's house. Because there are not enough places, Gumbreg and his members set up a supply tent and a sleeping tent in the yard of Lurah Wanua Sanggur house.

The women, Panji Watugunung, Ki Saketi and Warigalit got rest rooms while 20 Garuda Panjalu soldiers slept in tent tents.

That night, the atmosphere at the Lurah Garbapati residence was really crowded.

Three girls Wanua Sanggur very attracted the attention of Garuda Panjalu troops, especially Gumbreg, Ludaka, Landung and Marakeh.

Their movements are like attention fishing. But actually they intend to attract the attention of Patugunung Panji.

"Lu, that beautiful woman is actually interested in who huh? From earlier pacing back and forth is not clear" said Landung curious.

"Yes Ndung, from earlier seemed to give a strange signal. He seems interested in one of our members", said Marakeh.

"I'm also surprised Keh, I noticed from earlier that they were acting like that" Ludaka replied as he chewed his boiled banana.

Gumbreg glanced at the three of them.

"Surely they glanced at me, my most handsome wong here" said Gumbreg confidently.

Huahahaha

Their loud laughter broke out hearing the arrogant speech from Gumbreg.

"Why are you laughing? Isn't that right what I said?", Gumbreg still ngeyel.

"Eh Mbreg, listen up. If you are the most handsome man in our army, then what is Gusti Panji Watugunung? A statue? Confident Mbreg can, but also must be able to mirror", said Ludaka who began to be upset with the silliness of Gumbreg.

"Lha the evidence is clear. Dhek Jum alone is captivated by my good looks", Gumbreg is arrogant.

"Yes, because Jum had my eyes myopic. Unable to distinguish which glass where diamond", cut Ludaka while passing away.

"Huuuhhhh basic shirk", grumbled Gumbreg while throwing wood at the campfire.

The night is getting late. The gentle breeze added to the quiet atmosphere.

The morning arrived

Watugunung banner and his entourage jumped on the horse they started to move leaving Wanua Sanggur after thanking Garbapati.

After passing through Pakuwon Sakutura, they entered the area of the city of Bracelets.

The atmosphere felt increasingly crowded visited by traders from outside the Daha region. There are some foreigners such as traders from the Song dynasty of mainland China and traders from the Chola kingdom of mainland India.

Panji Watugunung entourage began to enter the palace area of Gelang-gang Regency. The archway guard soldiers immediately bowed respectfully as the party flashed by.

Arriving at the plaza of the Bracelet County square, they each immediately jumped down from his horse. Dewi Anggarawati, Ayu Galuh, Ratna Pitaloka, Dewi Srimpi and Sekar Mayang and Ratri got off the horse carriage.

Panji Gunungsari and Dewi Pancawati smiled happily at the arrival of their son and daughter-in-law.

"Welcome to the Bracelets of my son" said Panji Gunungsari with a smile knot in the apit Dewi Pancawati.

"Watugunung perform prostration to Kanjeng Romo and Kanjeng Ibu", Panji Watugunung prostrate to Panji Gunungsari.

All the wives and concubines of Panji Watugunung also respect Gunungsari Panji and Dewi Pancawati.

"Have you come here Ngger Cah Bagus?", asked Panji Gunungsari the Regent of Bracelets.

The middle-aged man looked gallant on top of the Bracelet Throne.

"Sorry Kanjeng Romo. My arrival here would like to ask for the help of the Father Regent", replied Watugunung in honor.

"Help? What help did you ask Ngger Cah Bagus?", Panji Gunungsari scrunched his forehead feeling strange.

"Sorry Kanjeng Romo, I want to leave my wife Dewi Anggarawati here Kanjeng Romo, she is pregnant young so it is impossible for me to take on the important tasks of the Daha palace" replied Watugunung with his head down.

Panji Gunungsari looked at each other for a moment with Dewi Pancawati. Then they both laughed.

"What is Kanjeng Romo, Kanjeng Mom? Is there something wrong with my words?", Watugunung was confused.

"Oh Ngger Cah Bagus, you are funny. Cook the wife to put in her own house? Ngger Cah Bagus, The bracelets are your home. Later after the departure of Father, you will be the Regent of the next Bracelets. After all, the Anggarawati is my grandson, the grandson of Kakang Adipati Tejo Sumirat. It's appropriate for me and your mother to take good care of Anggarawati", Panji Gunungsari smiled faintly

"Now all of you can rest, must be tired after a long journey.

Guards, take them all to the rest hall".

Two guards immediately approached and bowed respectfully to Panji Gunungsari. Then walk out of the paseban district Bracelets followed by Warigalit, Ki Saketi and all members of Garuda Panjalu Team.

While Dewi Anggarawati was escorted by Dewi Pancawati to the prince in the follow Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka.

Watugunung banner followed by Dewi Srimpi and Ayu Galuh stepped towards the prince of Bracelets between Gunungsari Banners. There's something important to talk about.

Arriving at the portico of the prince, Panji Gunungsari immediately sat Panji Watugunung while Dewi Srimpi and Ayu Galuh stood.

"I'm still curious about your duties from the Daha palace. What task is Ngger?", asked Panji Gunungsari curiously.

"Galuh, explain to Kanjeng Romo" said Panji Watugunung while glancing towards Ayu Galuh.

"Wait a minute, who is this?", Panji Gunungsari scrunched his forehead.

"I am Ayu Galuh, daughter of the father of Samarawijaya and Larasati. Paying respect to the father-in-law", Ayu Galuh immediately bowed respectfully to Panji Gunungsari.

Panji Gunungsari surprised not play. He looked at Panji Watugunung's face as if asking for an answer. Panji Watugunung smiled and nodded at Panji Gunungsari.

After successfully mastering himself from his shock, Panji Gunungsari immediately said,

"Stand Gusti Putri, it is inappropriate for a daughter Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya to bow respectfully to the servant".

"I am the future wife of Kangmas Panji Watugunung, it is appropriate to pay respect to the prospective in-laws" said Ayu Galuh not yet standing.

"Well, Gusti Putri, please stand up. I received the respect of my future daughter-in-law, not from Princess Daha" Panji Gunungsari said.

Ayu Galuh immediately stood up and smiled faintly.

"Thank you for the blessing of Kanjeng Romo. When we were still in Watugaluh, there was a messenger from the Daha palace who came to us and delivered a message to Kangmas Panji Watugunung that Prabu Father Samarawijaya called us to the Daha palace. It is not clear what the task is, but we suspect it has something to do with the situation in Jenggala which is starting to heat up Kanjeng Romo".

Hmmmm

"I guessed it before. Then what are your next plans?", Regent Bracelets staring at the face of Panji Watugunung.

"I asked Kanjeng Romo for help to establish the headquarters of Garuda Panjalu Forces in Sakutura, precisely in the Sanggur region. From there Garuda Panjalu troops can move quickly if there is an attack in Seloageng, Bracelets, Kunjang and Watugaluh because it is located at the intersection of the road" said Panji Watugunung who was greeted by a nod of the head from Panji Gunungsari.

The night is getting late. Everyone has gone to their own resting place.

Panji Watugunung gazed towards the sky of his bedroom. Dewi Anggarawati understands her husband's anxiety.

"Kangmas, is something bothering you now?", asked Anggarawati with a smile.

The Watugunung banner let out a long sigh.

"I'm sorry Dinda Anggarawati, I was forced to leave you here. I still do not know what the task of Maharaja Daha is. I'm just worried about your safety and this little Panji in your womb is Dinda".

Goddess Anggarawati smiles happily. Although she was saddened by her husband's passing, as a soldier's wife, she knew that every time her husband left for duty, she had to let him go.

"Panji Kangmas don't have to worry about me, there's Kanjeng Romo and Kanjeng Mom with me, I'll be fine Kangmas".

Smoothly, Dewi Anggarawati stroked the handsome man's face.

"Kangmas don't worry, man,

I'm waiting for your return"

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