The Ancestral Country
Warok Suropati's

The Panji Watugunung troupe drives their horses towards a small town after the border of Wengker and Kurawan.

Wengker is a region with a mysterious mystical aroma. Wengker according to the story is short for the word wewangkon kang haunted (a creepy place). All kinds of fine creatures inhabit areas surrounded by mountains and high hills.

Duke of Wengker, Warok Surogati is famous for his canoegan abilities and high diabolical knowledge.

Watugunung banner and his entourage immediately jumped down from his horse upon entering the wanua archway, a young archkeeper stopped them.

Patugunung banner immediately pulled the reins of his horse and the horse stopped. Panji Watugunung immediately jumped off his horse.

"Sorry Kisanak, we're traveling from afar. Want to go to the Duchy of Wengker. Is it still far away??", asked Panji Watugunung politely.

The gatekeeper did not immediately reply. His eyes were scrutinizing the Watugunung Panji. Feeling the Watugunung Panji did not emit any malicious intent, the female guard immediately smiled amiably.

"It's still a long way away, at least half a day's journey at the fastest. You go straight south, after you reach the lake turn right", the gatekeeper spoke with instructions.

Panji Watugunung thanked the gatekeeper then jumped on his horse and along with his fast darting troupe died the little wanua headed in the direction shown.

At a crossroads, they were confused. A large man with a thick mustache and beard was seen sitting in front of his house with a large courtyard.

Patugunung banner immediately descended from his horse and looked towards the big man. With a slight run, he headed towards the middle-aged man.

"Excuse me Kisanak, I apologize for interrupting. We were traveling from far away, confused towards the Duchy of Wengker. Can we ask for help in showing the direction?", Panji Watugunung is very polite. He felt something else from the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man smiled. It was unexpected that he had the arrival of a great guest today.

"You better rest here. There is danger in front of your path while your inner abilities are completely empty".

Patugunung Panji.

"Don't be surprised, Fire Dragon Swordsman or I want to call you Prince Daha hahahaha".

Twice already the middle-aged man made Panji Watugunung surprised. Only a man with the inner science of linuwih alone can know who he is without asking.

"Thank you for your warning Uncle. If there is danger, how do we stop it? Please give us a hint".

The middle-aged man smiled. He likes the polite nature of the Watugunung Panji.

"Let's stay at my house for a few days. I'll teach you a little knowledge. Oiya, don't call me uncle. I'm not your uncle. My name is Warok Suropati'.

"Thank you for your help Ki".

After saying so, the Watugunung Panji immediately rushed towards Warigalit and the others. Then return to the house of Warok Suropati and tether his horse next to the yard.

Warok Suropati immediately entered the house. He told his wife Nyi Ratih and his daughter Rara Sunti to prepare food for his guests.

Then Warok Suropati came out and let them in. They sat in the foyer seat of the Warok Suropati residence.

"You people of the Daha palace, you should be careful when entering the territory of the Wengker duchy. Surogati, my brother, is not a believer. He will test your abilities. If your kanuragan, certainly can deal with it, but its kebatinan is very dangerous" said Warok Suropati.

Warigalit and the women were surprised not to play so the middle-aged man guessed their origin, even though they had just met. Panji Watugunung who already know continues to listen to the explanation of Warok Suropati.

"Sorry Ki, how far does Ki Warok know the nature of this Duke of Wengker? We are messengers, must convey the message that we bring", Panji Watugunung staring towards Warok Suropati.

"He has a science. Airlangga used to have difficulty conquering King Wengker, Sri Wijayawarma. But because of the help of Maharesi Mpu Barada, they were able to make his retainers who flattened the magician dead.

Sri Wijayawarma is not a random person, after escaping from Airlangga, he tried to attack Airlangga again. He lost again. The people of Wengker were upset with his actions, killing him in this Tapa region. My brother Surogati killed his life.

Therefore, Airlangga made the Wengker kingdom into a vassal area that is independent with Kakang ku Surogati being his Duke.

You guys should keep your manners towards him. That's my advice".

As they were having a warm conversation, Nyi Ratih and her daughter Rara Sunti came out of the house carrying trays filled with food.

"Well, this is my wife Nyi Ratih. If it's my daughter, Cempluk calls her, if her name is Rara Sunti", said Warok Suropati introduced them.

Nyi Ratih nodded slowly, as did Rara Sunti.

As they were still conversing, the voice of a young man shocked them.

"Uncle Suropati, kulonuwun.."

The young man, Brotoseno, was the son of Akuwu Tapa. She really likes Rara Sunti but Rara Sunti never responds to her. This time he came to propose to Rara Sunti.

"Well, what are you bothering my guests?", Warok Suropati looked at Brotoseno.

"Uncle Suropati, I've loved your youngest daughter for a long time. Today, as a real man, I want to propose to him. How do you answer Uncle?", Brotoseno smiled knotfully.

"Wait a little boy, I don't mean to forbid Cempluk from getting married. Marriage should involve two hearts.

Cempluks, cempluks,

Do you like him?", asked Warok Suropati looking at his youngest daughter.

Cempluk Rara Sunti, the beautiful girl with mature skin shook her head. The banner of Watugunung and his entourage were silent to see the events that were happening before them.

"You saw the boy for yourself. He did not want to", Warok Suropati smiled.

"Cempluk, if you reject me, in Pakuwon Tapa there is no one better than me. I'm handsome, rich, my father Akuwu. There is nothing less than me. All these girls in Pakuwon are expecting my love.

Is that not enough for you?", Brotoseno coarsened and looked sharply at Cempluk Rara Sunti.

"Sorry Denmas Broto,

Who does not like luxury?

Who does not like wealth?

But sorry, it's not me" replied Cempluk Rara Sunti.

Brotoseno's red face was extinguished hearing Cempluk Rara Sunti's rejection. He did not expect that a son Akuwu Tapa could be rejected by a village girl like Cempluk.

Brotoseno's mouth trembled in anger. Brotoseno's anger and shame mixed into one.

"Uncle Suropati, I do not accept this insult. Don't blame me if I act rude. I challenged your family to a magic battle with me".

Hahaha

Warok Suropati laughed out loud at the challenge of Brotoseno.

"Good boy, your guts are big too. Dare to challenge Duke Wengker's younger brother. You're not old enough to fight me".

"I don't care. Even if I die, I don't care. Decide on the day you're ready to face my Uncle Suropati", Brotoseno has lost his mind.

"Well, I grant your wish but your opponent is not me. You still don't deserve to fight me.

3 Days, come here. I will give you an opponent who is the same age as you" Warok Suropati smiled.

Brotoseno immediately rushed to leave the porch of the residence of Warok Suropati.

"Sorry Bopo, who is the opponent who will bopo propose to fight Akuwu's son?", asked the Cempluk Rara Sunti curious. He knew that Akuwu Tapa's son was famous as a hero.

"Hahahaha, you calm down Cempluk. His opponent is already here. That's it", Warok Suropati pointed towards Panji Watugunung.

Everyone was shocked to hear Warok Suropati's words. Cempluk Rara Sunti immediately noticed Panji Watugunung.

"Why Cempluk? Are you not sure of his abilities? Hahahaha", Warok Suropati laughed out loud.

"It's not so Bopo, but just looking at his face it's been seen that he's a basket eye and has a lot of women. Is he really reliable?", Cempluk Rara Sunti impressed underestimating Panji Watugunung.

Patugunung banner flushed her face hearing the words basket eyes, while three of her concubines swooped the sewot towards Rara Sunti.

"Heart your words Nduk, if later you fall in love with him, Bopo will not be responsible loh" said Warok Suropati with a meaningful smile.

"I also do not want Bopo if he has a lot of husband and wife", Cempluk Rara Sunti annoyed.

Warok Suropati shook his head while smiling knots.

"Mountain, man,

During these 3 days I will teach you a little science and science kebatinan for your provisions later on.

Your science is already very high, but I am sure one day the knowledge I give will be useful" said Warok Suropati looking towards Panji Watugunung.

"Thank you for the help Ki" said Panji Watugunung immediately respect.

That night, Warok Suropati took Panji Watugunung to a valley by the river. The middle-aged man took down Ajian Ngrogoh Sukmo. A diabolical presentation that is able to separate the soul and body and move the body through different dimensions.

Meanwhile, in the rest room Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka spoke.

"I am grateful for Kangmbok Pitaloka" said Sekar Mayang.

"What makes you look relieved Mayang?", asked the astonished Ratna Pitaloka.

"Yes relieved, the Cempluk does not like Kakang Watugunung. I thought earlier that he would be a big fan of Watugunung. But seeing him insult Kakang Watugunung with the name of the basket eyes earlier I was relieved", Sekar Mayang smiled knot.

Ratna Pitaloka took a deep breath.

"You can't be too sure about Mayang"

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