The Ancestral Country
Retrogressive

When the Panjalu soldiers raided the palace of the Duchy of Lasem which had been controlled by Jenggala troops, in the palace of Daha Sang Prabu Samarawijaya sat in the king's private room restlessly.

Ranggawangsa the Nayakapraja sat cross-legged in front of him. Not long after, Mapatih Jayakerti entered the room.

After worshipping Sang Prabu, Mapatih Jayakerti sat cross-legged on the floor with Ranggawangsa and Senopati Daksha.

"How's Jayakerti? Is the news true?", Sang Prabu Samarawijaya looked at the face of Mapatih Jayakerti with hope. I wish the news was just wind.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu,

The news was indeed true, Lasem had already fallen into the hands of the Jenggala forces. Duke Waisudana and all his family members were brutally slaughtered by Mpu Tandi and his men", Mapatih Jayakerti in honor of the Daha king.

Instantly limp Sang Prabu Samarawijaya. Her empress, Dyah Kirana was the daughter of Lasem, the elder sister of Vaisudana. They still counted cousins, because the mother of Samarawijaya is the sister of the father of Vaisudana. From the news spread, Dyah Kirana immediately cried. With this certainty, then the Empress Daha must be sad.

"How can I comfort Yayi Kirana??, muttered Sang Prabu Samarawijaya.

"Please forgive a thousand Gusti Prabu,

The Daha army had already set out to storm the palace of the Duchy of Lasem which was controlled by Jenggala forces. Moreover, there are Balapati who joined, surely they can crush them" said Ranggawangsa while respecting.

"Yes, I hope so is Uncle Ranggawangsa,

Threesome,

Prepare the Daha palace troops to guard against the worst possibility.

Jayakerti, sir,

Call Watugunung and his army. Tell them to move north. Who knows if his help is useful. This time, I ask you to go to the Bracelets" said Sang Prabu Samarawijaya immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu", Senopati Daksha and Mapatih Jayakerti immediately honored and withdrew from the king's private palace.

Mapatih Jayakerti immediately jumped on his horse. Tumenggung Adiguna who had just recovered from his wounds from the battle of Kali Aksa, asked Jayakerti to accompany him on the journey to the Bracelets. Ten warriors and a Bekel named Mpu Kumba accompanied their journey. They spurred his horse darting away from the Daha palace towards the Bracelet District east of the Daha palace.

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Meanwhile, the,

The war in the palace of the Duchy of Lasem was strange. After breaking into the west gate of the palace, the soldiers who managed to enter were confused. Inside the palace of Lasem there were no Jenggala warriors at all.

The sringgg sringgg

Hundreds of arrows shot rapidly towards the Daha warrior.

Aarrgghhh!!

Instantly screams of pain due to the piercing of arrows were heard from the Daha team. They're ambushed.

Sring sringgg...

Arrogghhhh!!

Hundreds of arrows rained down on Daha's army. Even though they were more vigilant, but the death toll continued to fall from the Daha side.

The Daha troops led by Tumenggung Wasikerta realized in a dangerous position.

Singgggring!!

Several fiery arrows pierced quickly towards the side of the building beside the west gate.

The fire immediately flared up once the fiery arrows touched the wooden walls of the building that had been laced with castor oil.

Seeing the fire burning fast, Tumenggung Wasikerta immediately ordered the Panjalu soldiers to retreat.

Senopati Mpu Tandi smiled faintly hearing the Daha troops retreat. From his horse, the big man stroked his beard.

He looked up at the sky that morning for a while, then turned his head towards Tumenggung Srenggapati who was leading the Jenggala army line next to him.

Tumenggung Srenggapati immediately nodded.

"Strike them!!", cried Tumenggung Srenggapati loudly.

Thousands of Jenggala soldiers under the leadership of Tumenggung Srenggapati stormed Panjalu forces from Mount Lasem on the North side of the duchy palace. The Daha warrior who had just been attacked by arrows, was shocked when the Jenggala army invaded from the north side.

A heavy battle soon ensued.

Tumenggung Srenggapati immediately drove his horse to Tumenggung Wasikerta. A Panjalu warrior who confronted directly hit his sword.

Crashhhh

The Panjalu soldier was immediately killed with his head separated from his body. Tumenggung Srenggapati continued to lurch forward near Tumenggung Wasikerta who was in the field of Jenggala soldiers who used spears.

Lasem's hammer was bouncy into the air avoiding the jenggala warrior's spear thrust and drifting down behind the soldier.

Creeppp

Aughh

The Jenggala soldier was immediately killed drenched in blood when the sword Tumenggung Wasikerta pierced his right chest. From behind Tumenggung Srenggapati swung his sword.

Sreeettttt

A cold wind rippled fiercely eyeing the neck of the Tumenggung. Instantly Wasikerta immediately dropped to the ground and rolled away avoiding the sword of Tumenggung Srenggapati while grabbing the spear of the recently killed Jenggala warrior at his hands.

Tumenggung Lasem immediately threw a spear towards the back of Tumenggung Srenggapati who was still on his horse.

Srakkk

The Wolf Beard hurriedly lowered his body and descended from his horse.

Quickly, Tumenggung Wasikerta immediately darted towards Tumenggung Srenggapati while swinging his sword. Gaining a sudden attack, Srenggapati immediately rolled to the ground.

Whuttt

Creppp

Hieeeeeekhhh..

The slash of the sword Tumenggung Wasikerta slashed the neck of the black horse of the Jenggala warrior officer. The black horse of Tumenggung Srenggapati's favorite mount died with its neck almost broken.

The high officer of the Jenggala warrior was furious.

"Fuckers!!

How dare you kill my beloved horse", cried Tumenggung Srenggapati with a red face extinguished.

"You're gonna catch up with your horse in the fucking hell soon..".

Tumenggung Lasem grinned as he pointed his sword towards Tumenggung Srenggapati.

The course of the battle was actually balanced because although outnumbered, the high officers of the Daha soldiers were made up of people who had a high level of canuragan knowledge.

While the Jenggala warriors were only made up of ordinary soldiers who had never once faced a situation like this.

Tumenggung Srenggapati immediately jumped into the air and thrust his sword towards the neck of the Tumenggung Lasem.

Wasikerta immediately repelled the sword from Srenggapati with her sword.

Trangggl....

The clash of the high-energy sword created small sparks and a deafening shrill sound.

Whuttt

Blarr!!

The two men were immediately thrown in the opposite direction. Wasikerta immediately stood up after falling to the ground. His chest was slightly tight, from the corner of his lips fresh blood flowed.

On the other hand, Srengggapati is worse. He vomited fresh blood, a sign of serious internal injuries.

Seeing the opportunity to finish his opponent's life wide open, Tumenggung Wasikerta immediately ran quickly to Tumenggung Srenggapati who just got up.

The sabetan sword Tumenggung Wasikerta directly targeted the chest of the Jenggala warrior officer.

Srenggapati who still felt pain in his chest, tried to fend off with his sword.

Tringggg

But because of losing power, his sword was unable to withstand the burden of attack from Tumenggung Wasikerta until his sword to mepet into his chest.

Silent silence Tumenggung Wasikerta immediately pulled out the heirloom keris stored on his back.

And....

Creppp

Arghhhhhh

Tumenggung Srenggapati roared loudly as the Tumenggung Wasikerta heirloom keris pierced through his stomach. The soldier officer staggered backwards enduring the pain of a keris puncture.

Tumenggung Wasikerta immediately pulled a sword towards the neck of Tumenggung Srenggapati.

Crashhhh

The chief of the officer of the Jenggala warrior immediately rolled to the ground. He died with his head separated from his body.

Gondho, the eyes of the Jenggala soldiers who were not far from it quietly inched backwards towards Senopati Ganggadara. He intends to avenge his lord's death.

Due to the Daha warrior's dress, Senopati Ganggadara did not suspect Gondho's intentions.

Silent still, Gondho plucked the keris from his waist. He quickly pierced the stomach of Senopati Ganggadara who was still sitting on his horse.

Creeppp

Arghhh

Senopati Ganggadara screamed as Gondo's keris pierced her abdomen.

Senopati Narapraja, who had suspected bad intentions, immediately slashed the Jenggala spy's arm instantly.

Crashhhh

Aughhhhh

Gondho's right hand was instantly severed. Not yet had he stood up after crouching in pain, young Senopati Maitreya instantly slashed her neck.

Crashhhh

Gondho the eyes of Jenggala died drenched in blood with the body separated into two.

Seeing the commander of the Daha army collapsed, Narapraja and Maitreya immediately approached. The stab of Gondho keris was so deep that it injured the entrails of the commander of the Daha army.

"How is Kakang Narapraja? What should we do?", Maitreya was nervous. As a young officer with little experience, facing such a situation made Maitreya unable to think clearly.

"We'll back off first. Gusti Senopati Ganggadara's wounds were very severe.

Hurry along!

Pull back our troops", cried Narapraja.

Maitreya immediately ordered his soldiers to blow the buffalo horn trumpet twice

Tutttttts

tuuuttttttttttttttt!!

Hearing the sound of the signal, the war immediately stopped. The Daha army instantly formed a posse around the high ranking officers of the soldiers.

Slowly they shifted south while continuing to brandish their respective weapons.

Tumenggung Kencak and Tumenggung Suralaya who feel victorious intend to hunt the Daha troops. But Senopati Mpu Tandi's fist made them stop.

"Why don't we finish them Gusti Senopati?", asked Tumenggung Kencak full of dissatisfaction with the decision of the warlord.

"Don't be stupid, open your eyes and look around you!", cried Senopati Mpu Tandi as he glanced sharply at Tumenggung Kencak.

Tumenggung Kencak immediately realized the intent of Senopati Mpu Tandi. Jenggala's army lost a third of its army, while Daha lost only a quarter.

This way their strength is balanced. If forced to attack, then they will definitely find it difficult to win.

Senopati Mpu Tandi gazed towards the retreat of his Panjalu troops.

"Today we release them, tomorrow when help from Kahuripan comes,

We're destroying them!"

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