The Ancestral Country
Border Tensions

The Jerangkong Hill Demon Company continued to move towards Tamwelang. They had already reached west of Pakuwon Bandar.

"Teacher, how long have we been at Tamwelang?", asked the Demon Sword who was riding beside his teacher.

"No need to rush Janamerta, let the Blue Scorpion Goddess and the Ghost Valley Prince get there first. I heard that the 5 Black Hill Robbers had also gathered there", the Straw Hill Devil smiled sinisterly.

"The claws have been there for a week more teachers. Were it not for Gusti Mapanji Garasakan's orders, I would have slaughtered them. The grudge of my sister's death will one day be avenged", the Demon Sword clenched its hand.

"Haha, uh,

Hold on Janamerta for a second. As soon as Watugaluh falls, you can finish them off", the Mountain Demon Jerangkong grinned viciously.

The group on foot continued to move west.

**

Meanwhile in the Daha palace.

News gathered hundreds of people from various black schools in Tamwelang from telik sandi made Senopati Ganggadara and high-ranking Panjalu soldier sultry. Tensions at the border have left them devastated.

"Butting Ardanata,

Lead 1000 men to Watugaluh. Move fast. For those in Tamwelang also know that we do not stay silent with threats from them.

Tumenggung Wiguna, immediately notify the South Garuda Panjalu Forces to prepare for the situation.

I will temporarily wait for the arrival of the relief forces from Kurawan and Tanggulangin", Senopati orders Ganggadara on his two subordinates.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Senopati" said Tumenggung Ardanata and Tumenggung Wiguna compact. They immediately retreated from the Senopati's private residence and rushed to carry out the task given.

Tumenggung Wiguna immediately drove his horse towards Sanggur in the follow 10 selected soldiers. Dust flew along the footsteps of their horse.

**

Patugunung Panji was sitting together with the heads of the Garuda Panjalu troop group.

With the addition of dozens of new soldiers who joined, now the number of Garuda Panjalu troops has reached 200 soldiers. Outside the large maskas fence in the building dozens of residential buildings for the new soldiers.

"Gusti Prince, Prince,

It seemed like every day the number of soldiers joining was increasing. Will this not be a hassle? Because all this time we run the headquarters from the help of Seloageng, Bracelets are also pakiwon Randu, Kunjang and Sakutura" Ki Saketi said while staring at the Watugunung Panji.

"Right Uncle Saketi, we should indeed try to be independent without inconveniencing the area of the area that has kindly given his support to us", Panji Watugunung sighed long.

As they were conversing, a gate guard soldier ran towards the main portico.

"Sorry Gusti Prince, there are 11 people who want to face Daha".

"Please them enter here" said Panji Watugunung who immediately stood up.

The soldier immediately saluted and retreated from the main foyer. Then 11 Daha messengers rushed to the main portico after getting permission.

Tumenggung Wiguna immediately saluted Panji Watugunung which was followed by all his escort soldiers. Everyone was shocked to see that except Warigalit and Ki Saketi.

"Wiguna pray to Gusti Pangeran Panji Watugunung".

"Wake up Tumenggung Wiguna. Don't make me a god. Stand up", said Panji Watugunung which was immediately done by Tumenggung Wiguna and all his accompanying soldiers.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you arrange the soldiers for help from the regional ruler in Daha?", asked Panji Watugunung later.

"Please forgive Gusti Pangeran, a servant in the Uutus Senopati Ganggadara to ask for help to the Garuda Army of South Panjalu to prepare themselves. There were hundreds of people from the black school gathering at Tamwelang. It is feared they will invade Pakuwon Watugaluh Gusti Prince", said the Tumenggung Wiguna.

Hmmmm

'The cup has begun', Inner Panji Watugunung.

"I'm sorry I interrupted the conversation. We have heard the news since 2 days ago Gusti Tumenggung. I've already sent out a password monitoring the latest developments.

They did not move as they waited for the arrival of the Jerangkong Hill Padepokan who would lead the attack", Ki Saketi saluted.

"How many Daha troops are prepared to overcome this problem Tumenggung Wiguna?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Tumenggung Ardanata carrying 1000 soldiers consisting of 800 horsemen and 200 bowmen Gusti Pangeran", reports Tumenggung Wiguna while staring at the face of Panji Watugunung.

"Alright Tumenggung Wiguna, Garuda Panjalu troops in Sanggur there are 200 selected soldiers. We'll move to Watugaluh. Tell Senopati Ganggadara we will help as soon as possible", said Panji Watugunung who immediately greeted the nod of the head from Tumenggung from Daha.

"We beg ourselves first Gusti Pangeran Panji, I will follow Tumenggung Ardanata while for the report to Senopati Ganggadara, let Bekel Majaya alone".

Tumenggung Wiguna immediately saluted Panji Watugunung and immediately rushed out of the headquarters of Garuda Panjalu troops.

The Watugunung banner let out a long sigh.

"It looks like a civil war is about to happen. We have to prepare ourselves as well as possible.

Maraksha,

Go to Seloageng. Bring 10 soldiers. Ask Gusti Adipati to install a password on the border of Kali Aksa and Brantas River. I'm afraid we're getting a blow from behind. Because it looks like this attack is only a lure to find out how big the combat power of Panjalu.

Finish sending the message, get back to our base, get out now".

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran" said Marakeh while respecting the Watugunung Panji.

"Rakai Sanga,

"Rakai Sanga is ready to guard Garuda Panjalu's army headquarters with a raga soul", Rakai Sanga respects.

"Ludaka..

Lead 10 specially-capable soldiers in disguise. Infiltrate to Tamwelang. Collect as much news as possible. The Watugaluh and Kunjang borders are our gathering points. Be careful on duty", Panji Watugunung gazed at Ludaka.

"Ludaka ready to serve Gusti Prince", Ludaka saluted.

"The others, immediately prepare to follow me. Only 140 soldiers escort me. 50 soldiers will be in charge of guarding the base", said Panji Watugunung as he looked at their faces.

"Then what about us?", asked Ayu Galuh who had just come from behind with the three concubines of Watugunung Panji.

"Of course you guys are coming with me", Panji Watugunung smiled faintly.

Marakeh and the 10 soldiers immediately set off for Seloageng, while Ludaka and 10 drove their horses quickly towards Tamwelang.

The next morning, Garuda Panjalu troops began to move towards Kunjang. Landung and Jarasanda immediately drove their horses to Pakuwon Kunjang to meet Akuwu Rakeh Kepung, reporting that Panji Watugunung and his troops were moving towards Watugaluh.

Rakeh Kepung welcomed their arrival at Pakuwon Kunjang palace.

After they entered Pakuwon's pisowan hall, they talked about their plans.

"Ki Kuwu, how is Pakuwon Kunjang prepared? How many soldiers do you have?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Although Gusti Pangeran, Pakuwon Kunjang soldiers were all 300 people.100 people guarded Pakuwon palace, while 200 soldiers could be moved", Rakeh Kepung saluted the Watugunung Panji.

"I borrow half of your soldiers, let's lead Kakang Warigalit. The rest are prepared to take care when at any time there is something unexpected.

How is Ki Kuwu?", Panji Watugunung looked at Rakeh Kepung.

"Hamba obeys the rules and orders of Gusti Prince", Rakeh Kepung respects the Watugunung Panji.

100 horsemen Pakuwon Kunjang fast moving led by Warigalit, Ratri and a bekel named Mpu Seti.

By late afternoon, Warigalit and his troops stopped moving. At the request of Patugunung Panji, they set up camp on the edge of a small forest near the town of Pakuwon Watugaluh.

While the Watugunung Panji and his entourage moved towards the residential area of the Koro Centipede.

At the gate of the settlement, Tolu and Wuye were overjoyed to see Goddess Srimpi coming to the place. The beautiful woman immediately visited the Koro centipede and prayed.

That night they rested in the mansion of the former residence of the Koro centipede.

As the morning approached, the sound of the rooster's crowing woke everyone.

Patugunung Panji immediately rubbed his eyes, as sunlight began to barge into his room. Sekar Mayang is still sleeping under the blanket.

As usual, Dewi Srimpi came to bring ginger wedang and a spoonful of warm water to wash her husband's face.

After getting ready, Garuda Panjalu troops immediately moved to leave the former settlement of Koro centipede.

At the border of Kunjang and Watugaluh, Ludaka and his 10 men were waiting for their arrival.

"Please Gusti Prince, the results of yesterday's infiltration, it appears their number is about 600 people. Consisting of the Blue Scorpions, the Black Hills, and the Valley of Ghosts" reports Ludaka.

"That means that Jerangkong Hill is not present??" asked Patugunung Panji.

"There was no sign of Gusti Prince's appearance", Ludaka paid his respects.

A glimpse of the idea soon developed at the head of Watugunung Panji. The Prince Regent of the Bracelets smiled faintly.

"Let's follow Kakang Warigalit"

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