The Ancestral Country
A pair of Ivory Demons from the Steamed Alas
With eyes as sharp as an eagle, he continued to observe the ambush situation in the inn.
Bargawa the Bekel warrior continued to attack Panji Watugunung with rapid movements but Panji Watugunung easily avoided his sabetage.
Sreeettttt
Patugunung banner twitched to the side then quickly twisted his body while swinging his right hand punch towards Bargawa's chest.
Bukkkkkk
Bargawa who was careless, immediately slammed to the side and his body hit the roof of the leaves of the reeds and then fell on the water barrel.
Bruakkk
The water barrel broke apart and Bargawa felt his shortness of breath. The Paguhan soldier's bekel vomited blood.
On the other hand, Dewi Srimpi with Ajian Step Centipede Sewu, managed to urge Ajikonda, one of Bekel Paguhan warriors, so he was forced to roll to the ground avoiding the poisonous needles of Hell's Centipede Goddess Srimpi.
Ajikonda's clothes and body were full of grass and earth.
Dewi Srimpi did not waste the opportunity, immediately darting fast towards the newly established Ajikonda. Sabetan Sword Centipede Sewu poisonous leads to the neck Ajikonda, the man tried to dodge but the flick of his poisonous needle plunged into the neck of the Bekel Paguhan warrior.
Creeppp
Aaarghhh
The pungent heat like burning flames instantly spread throughout Ajikonda's body. The man glared in pain for a moment then collapsed with a foaming mouth. He died of poisoning.
Seeing his two subordinates die, Tumenggung Rumpaksana jumped while swinging his sword towards Panji Watugunung.
The cold wind of deep power leads to the shoulder of Patugunung Panji. Sensing the cold, Panji Watugunung immediately jumped into the air avoiding the sword of Tumenggung Rumpaksana.
Sringgggg
The sword slash of the Paguhan Tumenggung hit the wall of the inn.
Brakkkk
The walls of the inn were falling apart. Leave a large hole in the wooden wall of the building.
Hearing the noise, Lawana and Trajutrisna immediately jumped outside the inn. They blocked the 4 black shadows who were about to join the Watugunung Panji.
Meanwhile, Ratna Pitaloka and the new Sekar Mayang slaughtered the two assailants from behind immediately darting rapidly towards the side of the inn. Dewi Naganingrum who had struck the two black shadow people, immediately jumped high into the air and landed beside Ratna Pitaloka and the newly arrived Sekar Mayang.
Seeing his subordinates fall in the hands of followers of Panji Watugunung, Tumenggung Rumpecana gasped. He's off guard. Patugunung Panji immediately hit the left shoulder of the Tumenggung.
Deshhhh..
The young man roared in pain like he was hit by a big rock. Quickly, he jumped away from the Watugunung Panji.
'I must escape', the Inner Thumenggung Rumpaksana who immediately jumped while throwing his sword.
The sword drifted rapidly towards the Watugunung Panji.
Sreeettttt
The Watugunung banner immediately jumped to the side. When turning to Tumenggung Rumpaksana, it was seen that the high officer of Paguhan's soldiers had already darted quickly away towards Kali Serayu. Soon Panji Watugunung immediately chased after her.
On the banks of Kali Serayu, Tumenggung Rumpaksana jumped into the river. And disappeared in the swift currents of the great river.
The six people who had caught up with the Watugunung Panji immediately stared at the huge river stream.
"Coward!
After making trouble playing just run away", grumbled Sekar Mayang. They then returned to the inn.
The rumpaksana who was hiding among the drifting grass stared at them with vengeful eyes.
Beside the inn, with great emotion, Lawana beat up one of the 3 surviving attackers.
"Enough Lawana, enough,
Let them talk first. If they keep their mouths shut, you can torture them" Panji Watugunung said, stopping Lawana's movement.
Phuihh
"Quickly tell me who you are and why did you attack here?", cried Lawana as she spat towards them. From earlier they were silent, so that ignited the anger of the Kalingga bekel.
"I suggest that you speak up immediately. My friend is a little crazy. If it reaches the stage of the disease, do not expect you can see the sunrise tomorrow", added Trajutrisna scare them.
One of them with a frightened look finally opened his mouth.
"We are Paguhan's soldiers. We are followers of Gusti Tumenggung Rumpaksana", said the Paguhan soldier with deep fear.
"Hmmmmm..
Apparently the emissary of Duke Gandakusuma yesterday was yes.
Trajutrisna, Lawana..
Tie them up, let tomorrow morning Akuwu Wanareja take care of them", the Watugunung Panji orders Trajutrisna and Lawana.
The two men immediately followed the orders of the Watugunung Panji. While the Prince Daha met his four wives in the dining room of the inn. There the innkeeper was also waiting for the arrival of the Watugunung Panji.
"How's Kakang? They open their mouths?", asked Ratna Pitaloka immediately.
"They are the Duchy of Paguhan, Dinda Pitaloka. It seems like a failure to get support from Galuh Pakuan, making them grow furious with us", Panji Watugunung replied with a smile.
"Bad!
Fortunately, Father did not grant Gandakusuma's uncle's request. If only Ayahanda knew I was attacked by Uncle Gandakusuma's men, Paguhan must have been attacked by Galuh Pakuan's soldiers" Dewi Naganingrum angry while hitting the dining table.
"Easy,
The important thing is that we are fine Dinda Naganingrum", said Panji Watugunung soon. After asking the innkeeper to report the incident to Akuwu Wanareja, Panji Watugunung gave 2 gold pieces to the innkeeper in exchange for damage and the cost of their stay. The middle-aged man thanked her while promising not to say anything to Akuwu Wanareja.
The morning came by itself. The warm morning sun drives away the cold night that envelops the whole earth.
After preparing to be ready, the group of Watugunung Panji immediately jumped on their horses and drove the horse down the road on the edge of Serayu Kali towards the North to avoid the territory of the duchy of Paguhan.
Along the way, there are many women who work to cultivate the land. Kali Serayu which is the source of irrigation of rice fields is really a blessing to the farmers.
"Kasep, Akang,
In front there was a Wanua. Kumaha seagrass rested there?", Naganingrum looked at the face of Panji Watugunung who was riding beside him.
Sure enough, after passing through the small forest there is a woman on the edge of Serayu Kali.
"Yes we rest there only", replied Panji Watugunung while spurting his horse towards the gate wanua followed Trajutrisna steps that became a guide.
"Stop!", shouted one gopura wanua guard while blocking the Trajutrisna horse. Trajutrisna immediately pulled the reins and stopped in front of the gatekeeper.
Hunting Trajutrisna jumped down from his horse.
I am a traveler from Galuh, want to go to Pakuwon Banjar. Is it still far away?", asked Trajutrisna politely.
The gatekeeper immediately observed the seven people. After being sure they were not people who meant no harm, he courteously said.
"After passing through Pakuwon Pandanarum, you will arrive at Pakuwon Banjar. But after passing through these women, there are no women anymore because you will pass through the vast forest.
You better rest here, it's gonna be dark any minute".
Trajutrisna immediately turned his head towards the Watugunung Panji, as soon as he saw the nod of the head from the Watugunung Panji he immediately asked.
"Where can we stay here?".
"Hmmmmm..
It's better at Ki Lurah's place. The place is wide. Let me take you there", said the gatekeeper as he walked towards the place of Lurah Wanua Kracak. Patugunung Panji and his entourage immediately followed the steps of the gatekeeper.
A middle-aged man with firm steps walked out of the porch of the house as the gatekeeper called out his name.
"What's the Mongol? Why are you calling my name?", Lurah Wanua Kracak, Mpu Kati looked at Mongol the gatekeeper.
"Sorry Ki Lurah, this is a traveler from afar who wants to spend the night here. Will pity Ki if they spend the night in the forest. Already deserted, there robbed her again hiii", Monggol shuddered in horror.
"Hmmmmm..
Do you guys have any money? If you do not have better you immediately lift your legs from here" said Mpu Kati while shaking her waist.
"Ki Lurah take it easy, we have a little supply. How much does it take to stay here one night?", asked Ratna Pitaloka with a smile.
"One man, a piece of silver. That includes dinner", Mpu Kati indifferently. He thought they were just going to stay and eat.
Sekar Mayang reached into his pocket, and took out 7 pieces of silver and gave them to Trajutrisna. The man immediately gave the silver kepeng to Mpu Kati.
Mpu Kati's eyes immediately widened looking at the pile of silver chips. Then politely, he let them into the porch of his residence to wait for his maid to arrange the bed.
That night Panji Watugunung and his four wives occupied a spacious room in one corner of the Lurah Wanua Kracak residential house. Lawana and Trajutrisna got a bed in front.
After breakfast without charge by Mpu Kati, they continued their journey to Pakuwon Banjar which is the southernmost Pakuwon in Kalingga region.
After crossing the small river which is a subsidiary of Kali Serayu, they drove their horses through a path in a dense forest area known as Alas Kemukus.
Until almost noon they had not found the end of the dense forest. Arrive arrive..
Kraaakkk
Bruakkk
A tree fell in their way. Out of shock, their horses neighed loudly while about to turn around. Dewi Naganingrum who almost fell, immediately sambar by Panji Watugunung which is near her.
From behind the lush forest trees, appeared 10 people dressed all in black and a pair of people wearing yellow clothes.
"Do you want to get in our way?", asked Panji Watugunung while looking at the pair in yellow.
Hahaha
"We are a Pair of Ivory Demons from the Steamed Alas. Give me your possessions, and I will let your lives remain in each other's bodies. If not, do not expect you to go home alive" said the man in yellow with a cynical smile.
Lawana and Trajutrisna were surprised to hear the name called. In the Kalingga region, their name is famous for often robbing traders who cross the southern region.
"Hemmmm
You're robbers apparently.
We're just ordinary travelers who happen to pass by here. We don't have enough supplies to share with you", Panji Watugunung is still calm, while his followers are ready to pull out their weapons.
"You think we're stupid!
Your horses are too expensive for a regular size rover. Quickly hand over your possessions before our good manners change" said the yellow-clothed woman slightly bluffing.
"Sorry but we still need our horses to continue the journey", Panji Watugunung smiled faintly.
Hearing Panji Watugunung's reply, a pair of Ivory Demons immediately turned towards his men.
"Strike them!", cried the Ivory-Corn Devil.
The ten black-clothed men immediately surrounded the Panji Watugunung entourage with drawn swords.
Sekar Mayang who was impatient, immediately jumped into the air from the top of his horse. Then it darted down while slamming the heel of his right foot on the shoulder of one of the robbers.
Bukkkkkkkkkkkk..
The robber was immediately lying on his stomach to the ground. He quickly backed off. His face was full of soil and grass. Furious, he jumped while swinging his sword towards Sekar Mayang.
"I kill you, damned woman!"
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