The Ancestral Country
Gifts

Grey shadows continued to rapidly leave the palace of Pakuwon Watugaluh towards the North, after crossing the small rivers bordering Panjalu and Jenggala, they continued to streak east. On the banks of the Brantas river, the shadow stopped a wooden hut by the river.

The Demon Sword that was still grimacing endured the pain, immediately picking at his veins.

"Thank you for your help Grey Demon brother. I owe you my life" the Demon Sword said as he stared at the one-armed old man's face.

"There is no need to mention Janamerta's brother. Your biggest mistake is following the orders of Mapanji Garasakan. I've already felt the bitterness of fighting against them. The young swordsman was probably now the strongest in the martial world.

But with the capital of that Demon Bone Sword, you still have the possibility to avenge the death of your teacher", the Grey Demon glanced towards the sword in Janamerta's hand.

"How about you join the Jerangkong Hill Padepokan? We wake up again together" the Demon Sword asked while looking at the old Grey Demon's face.

"No problem, the Mountain of Death is gone. If there will be a chance to avenge the death of my teacher the God of Death, I will not miss it", revenge the Gray Devil aka Julungpudus.

"You'd better recover your wounds first Brother Janamerta. If it has recovered, then we return to Jerangkong Hill".

"True my brother, I believe that Karmaludra the Devil Pickak still survives in the Straw Hill Padepokan", replied the Demon Sword while tying his wound with a tear of his shirt.

"For a few days, we'd better not go out first. Let my men come out looking for our needs" said the Gray Devil who was greeted by a nod of the head by Janamerta.

Julungpusukan immediately came out of the log cabin and met his men.

On the other side of the city of Pakuwon Tamwelang, Tumenggung Srenggapati was sitting cross-legged on the porch of his mistress's residence.

The two eyes he had sent to watch the movements of the Jerangkong Hill Demon were sitting before him.

"This is the story of Gusti Tumenggung. The old demon was killed along with members of Jerangkong Hill and Black Hill. Tumenggung Raka and his troops were certainly killed in this war" said the thin-bodied eye while respecting.

Hmmmm

"It turns out to be true my guess. The power of Panjalu cannot be underestimated. I will report this incident to Gusti Senopati Mpu Tandi.

You go back to Watugaluh. If there is an important incident, immediately report to Nyi Pu Karmi as a liaison between us" said Tumenggung Srenggapati.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Tumenggung".

After respect, the two eyes immediately retreated from the porch of the residence of Nyi Pu Karmi.

**

The night is getting late. The sound of the night bird was earthy with the loud sounds of crickets and grasshoppers. The crescent moon hangs in the dark night sky.

At the Pakuwon Watugaluh rest hall, the Watugunung Panji was sitting cross-legged. Behind her, Ratna Pitaloka was channeling her inner power.

Sweat sprinkled from the concubine's forehead.

The banner of Watugunung who just drank the medicine of Dewi Srimpi looks increasingly red.

Ratna Pitaloka immediately stopped her inner power.

Ayu Galuh hurriedly extended a drinking cup to Panji Watugunung.

"How are you doing Kangmas? Is it better?", asked Panji Watugunung's second wife immediately.

"It's better Wild Princess. You just calm down. Kakang Watugunung is not a weak person", said Sekar Mayang who sat next to him.

"At the same time Denmas has taken two wound-treating pills in me. I dare to make sure, Denmas Panji is okay" said Dewi Srimpi, the youngest concubine.

Ayu Galuh breathed a sigh of relief at the words of her husband's concubine.

Panji Watugunung smiled faintly seeing the four of them get along well.

"You all get out. Tonight Kangmas Panji Watugunung needs rest. Let me accompany him" said Ayu Galuh who immediately got a furious look from 3 Panji Watugunung concubines.

"Enak just want to throw me out, you want me to beat up?", Sekar Mayang swerved towards Ayu Galuh.

"Tonight it's my turn. You should be the one to get out of here. The spoiled female base", Ratna Pitaloka snorted coldly.

"I still have to make sure Denmas Panji is good until tomorrow morning. So I stay in this room" , Dewi Srimpi who usually does not talk much this time inflamed.

Panji Watugunung was immediately dizzy to hear the commotion.

'Newly briefly praised in harmony, now it's been noisier again'

"Tonight, you can all sleep here" said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"But.".", said the four of them compact.

"That doesn't accept, please come out! I was tired", snapped Panji Watugunung which made his four wives instantly silent for a moment. Those who were afraid of getting angry with their husbands again, chose to stay.

Panji Watugunung's loud screams were heard outside the rest room.

Gumbreg who was sitting in front of the resting porch of Pakuwon Watugaluh while burning a small wood for the deceased, heard him.

"It's definitely a storm again", muttered Gumbreg.

"Yes the risk of having many wives Mbreg. The more heads the more the difference in mind" Ludaka said, throwing dry wood into the fireplace.

"That's why I'm loyal to Dhek Jum. He was lucky to have my love", Gumbreg immediately said arrogantly.

"Lucky dog Mbreg? Thoughts from where is it?", asked Landung to join the conversation.

"Well, I'm a loyal man, my only woman is Dhek Jum. The contents of my brain never think of women", Gumbreg puffed his chest.

"Eleh tai kebo's. I think she's the most apes woman in the world" Ludaka began to be cynical.

"Lha kog can Lu?", Landung was very curious.

"Yes clearly to Ndung, the contents of the brain of the Gumbreg did not think of women but only eat, eat and food.

Can't believe?

Tuh see his stomach is like a bag of rice hahahaha", Ludaka laughed out loud in the welcome Landung who joined in laughing.

Gumbreg was silent for a moment. His eyes were drawn towards Ludaka.

"Cockfruit you Lu"

The night was getting late, everyone in the palace was already asleep in their sleep except for the soldiers on guard duty tonight.

Morning is coming. The crowing sound of the rooster unpretentious morning omen has come. Night bird back to its nest. That morning the sky was clear.

Dewi Srimpi who is located closest to the Watugunung Panji opened her eyes. He immediately got up and examined Panji Watugunung's body by attaching the back of his hand to the forehead of the husband.

The face of the youngest concubine looked relieved.

Panji Watugunung's hand immediately caught the hand of his youngest concubine.

Dewi Srimpi who was shocked, smiled thinly while glancing towards Panji Watugunung.

Slowly Patugunung Panji immediately brought his face closer to the face of Dewi Srimpi.

And..

Cuppp

The lips of Panji Watugunung kiss the tiny lips of Dewi Srimpi.

"Gift to my wife who has saved my life" said Panji Watugunung with a meaningful smile looking at Dewi Srimpi who blushed his face to hear the words of the husband.

"Rear, we're helping you too. Not just Srimpi. Where's the gift for us??".

Ratna Pitaloka's voice shocked Watugunung Panji and Dewi Srimpi.

Three pairs of Panji Watugunung's wife's eyes stared at their husband. The banner of Watugunung scratched his head which suddenly felt itchy, while Dewi Srimpi gave a smile.

That morning in the room Panji Watugunung storm again.

The sun is rising. Watugunung Panji sits in Pakuwon Watugaluh's pisowan hall accompanied by Ayu Galuh and his three concubines.

In front of them, all the high-ranking soldiers who fought yesterday were present there.

"Uncle Saketi, please,

How is the state of Pakuwon Watugaluh city now?", asked Panji Watugunung staring at his representative.

"Although Gusti Prince, some merchants began to reopen their trading stalls. Although not as crowded as before, but I believe the state of the economy here soon recovered", Ki Saketi saluted.

"Good then, then,

War always causes losses for the people. If I'm honest, I don't want to fight. But if war is the only way to peace, then I will be ready in the front row.

Ludo,

How is border security? Is there a new movement?", Watugunung's view turned to bekel warrior telik his password.

"Although Gusti Pangeran Panji,

So far, the border has no movement. Maybe they're still preparing. Servants await the transparent report of the cipher that I sent to the Seloageng border", reports Ludaka.

Hmmmm

Panji Watugunung rubbed his lips while staring deep into the sky. Something was stirring his mind.

"Tumenggung Adiguna, have you sent an envoy to Daha?", Panji Watugunung stared at the old building.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince,

Servant waiting for orders from Gusti Pangeran", Tumenggung Adiguna perform prayers.

"Alright, send some people who are able to ride fast to Daha. Bekel Majaya, you lead them.

Tell our situation here to Mapatih Jayakerti. This place needs a new leader to set up an empty government.

And deliver this letter I wrote to Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya", Panji Watugunung turned towards Ayu Galuh. The second wife of Panji Watugunung immediately handed the letter she held to her husband.

Bekel Majaya immediately saluted Panji Watugunung and withdrew from the Paseban hall of Pakuwon Watugaluh.

**

In the Jenggala region, in Pakuwon Tumapel.

Thousands of Jenggala warriors prepared to leave for Daha. An old man dressed as an officer was seen standing in front of the heavily armed soldiers.

"Gusti Senopati Socawarma, the team is ready to be dispatched" reported a thick mustachioed moustache, Tumenggung Larantapa.

"Is the preparation ripe? What about food supplies for the soldiers, Larantapa?", asked the Senopati Socawarma.

"All of them are in accordance with the orders Gusti Senopati", Tumenggung Larantapa saluted.

Senopati Socawarma immediately stood up and loudly said,

"Then, leave now!

We're fighting Daha".

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