The Ancestral Country
Ajian Brajamusti

Bukit Kombang also known as Waruga hermitage is one of the famous hermitage places in the Tapan area. In that place hundreds of brahmins who are deepening religious knowledge are following the teachings led by Maharesi Mpu Astagina, one of the few ascetics who is famous for his martial skills and in his insight into Vaishnava religion in the former Kahuripan region.

Among the hundreds of brahmins, there appeared an old man with coiled hair and wearing a copper skewer. He is Mpu Ganendra, former Duke of Bojonegoro who has lengser pahabon or resigned from the throne of the Duchy of Bojonegoro. Before he resigned from his post, his eldest son named Prince Rukmaseta was appointed Duke of Bojonegoro next with the title of Duke of Tunggaraja.

The rapture became the basis of the dispute between Rukmaseta and Rukmana. Rukmana felt better able to carry out the task of being the Duke with his intelligence and martial ability, while Rukmaseta was elected only because he was the eldest child. But Rukmana did not dare to directly oppose his father's policies. He quietly gathered the chosen warriors from various regions in Jenggala to formulate his rebellion against his brother, Rukmaseta or better known as the Duke of Tunggaraja.

Maharesi Mpu Astagina stopped her teaching.

The old brahmin's eyes continued to stare towards the North.

The old and young brahmins who were listening to the teaching of the Maharesi, looked confused because the Maharesi Mpu Astagina was stunned to see the North.

A young brahmin ventured to ask the Acharya of Waruga Hermitage.

"I'm sorry, Oh Sang Dwija the Great..

What is it that makes the Great Dwija stop enlightenment against us who thirst for this science?", asked the young brahmin so politely.

Hehehehe

Suddenly Maharesi Mpu Astagina gave a small chuckle then looked at her students.

"My students are all, all,

Let's teach today we've got here first. Please continue reading the purgatory and memorizing the spells I have taught.

Today we have a great guest. Please keep your politeness so as not to offend her" said Mpu Astagina with a faint smile.

All the brahmins wondered in their hearts. They are still gathered in the porch of the residence of Maharesi Mpu Astagina, hoping to know who the great guests who visit there.

From the direction to, slowly some horses began to be seen from behind the lush shadow of the trees. There was a beautiful woman dressed in common folk clothes followed by a man in a cape flanked by two women dressed in green and white. Behind him were 2 women dressed in swordsmen.

Maharesi Mpu Astagina smiled faintly at their arrival.

The group seemed to be getting closer. After arriving at the gate of Waruga Hermitage, they jumped down from their horses and tethered to the place that has been provided.

Ratna Pitaloka walked early. In a hurry to the portico of the residence of Mpu Astagina.

"Grandfather...

I go home", cried Ratna Pitaloka as he reached the Maharesi of Mpu Astagina. Everyone was surprised to see the incident except Mpu Ganendra who seemed to be sitting in the corner of the room.

Maharesi Mpu Astagina stroked Ratna Pitaloka's head as she hugged him. The old man's eyes were glassy. There is a newness in the heart of this old sage.

The long-bearded old man in white and his sideburns who was also white with hair on the sloping loop smiled as Panji Watugunung and his followers entered the porch of the residence of Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

After arranging prayers, they immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of the foyer.

"Pitaloka my grandson,

Don't cry anymore. Let's sit down son" said Mpu Astagina while calming Ratna Pitaloka.

The first concubine of Patugunung Panji was.

Maharesi Mpu Astagina was the father of Kaniraras, the mother of Ratna Pitaloka. Since her mother died when Ratna Pitaloka was 10 years old, Ratna Pitaloka was entrusted to Resi Mpu Sakri to learn the science of canuragan. One full moon after Panji Watugunung became a student of Mpu Sakri. Warigalit sewarsa earlier than Panji Watugunung, and Sekar Mayang 3 full after Ratna Pitaloka.

"Nakmas Prince, please,

Welcome to Waruga Hermitage. Thank you for stopping by here. Open your caping Nakmas", said Maharesi Mpu Astagina while staring at the face of Panji Watugunung which is still covered with caping.

Everyone was shocked to hear the words of Ratna Pitaloka's grandfather, including Nyai Sati and Rara Wulan.

Slowly Panji Watugunung releases his caping. The handsome face of Prince Daha was smiling.

Rara Wulan who was sitting near Dewi Srimpi immediately whispered to the third concubine Panji Watugunung.

"He's really a prince, Srimpi?", asked Rara Wulan curiously.

"He is a prince, Wulan. Even he is the yuwaraja of Panjalu now", replied Dewi Srimpi with a knotty smile.

Rara Wulan gasped at the words of Goddess Srimpi. In his heart was a strange feeling that was raging.

"Thank you for your welcome Maharesi.

I do not want any privilege just because I take a wife who wants to make a pilgrimage to the grave of my in-laws", said Panji Watugunung with a thin smile.

"You are my granddaughter-in-law, Prince Nakmas.

It's appropriate that you get special treatment.

Ganendras,

You didn't welcome your nephew?", Maharesi Mpu Astagina stared at Mpu Ganendra.

The former Duke of Bojonegoro was soon approaching Ratna Pitaloka.

"Welcome to Tapan, my nephew.

Even though it's too late, uncle wants to apologize to you.

Take my life in exchange for your parents' lives", Mpu Ganendra immediately knelt before Ratna Pitaloka. The old grandfather's tears slowly flowed down his cheeks which had already started to wrinkle.

Ratna Pitaloka who still holds a silent grudge did not budge. Seeing that, Panji let out a long sigh.

"Dinda Pitaloka's,

Holding a grudge is not good. Every human has a life line. Your father and mother have indeed been outlined to face Jagat Dewa Batara with such a path.

Forgiving people's mistakes does not make us low, it will raise your degree" Panji Watugunung's wise words advised Ratna Pitaloka.

"But Kakang..."

Not yet Ratna Pitaloka continued his sentence, Panji Watugunung immediately cut the words Ratna Pitaloka.

"Aren't you the one who always advised me to be forgiving? Why can't you do what you say?

Remember Dinda,

However, he is your relative. Your father's twin brother. When we got married the other day, she was your guardian.

Kakang asked you to forgive your uncle", Panji Watugunung smiled meaningfully.

Lama Ratna Pitaloka was silent. After exhaling a powerful sigh, Ratna Pitaloka stared at the face as full as Mpu Ganendra.

"I will obey Kakang Watugunung's orders.

Uncle Ganendra,

I will forgive everything that has happened. But there are conditions uncle", said Ratna Pitaloka who immediately looked at Mpu Ganendra's face.

"What's the condition, my nephew? Quickly say, uncle will definitely meet his", Mpu Ganendra's face brightened instantly.

"Your son, Rukmana, always harasses people in the Bojonegoro region. For the day he even attacked us at the restaurant. Last night there was even a group of hitmen sent to slaughter us.

Take care of him,

If you see me again and still bother people, don't expect me to spare her life" Ratna Pitaloka said.

"Basar brazen child.

I'll take care of him, my nephew. Tomorrow morning I'll make sure he's here and apologize to you", Mpu Ganendra stood up immediately. Respect to the Maharesi Mpu Astagina and retreat from the portico of Sang Acharya's residence.

Maharesi Mpu Astagina stared at Mpu Ganendra's departure with an uncertain feeling. Then the old man's gaze turned to his granddaughter and granddaughter-in-law.

"Nakmas Prince, please,

Rest here tonight. I'll give you something. Think of this as your wedding gift to my granddaughter" Maharesi Mpu Astagina said with a faint smile.

"Thank you for all the Maharesi. Please permission to escort Ratna Pitaloka to the grave of her parents", Panji Watugunung immediately saluted Mpu Astagina.

"All right then, then,

Wikalpas,

Take them to the tomb of my daughter and my daughter" Mpu Astagina orders one of her students named Wikalpa.

Ratna Pitaloka's eyes re-glazed as he saw two gravestones of carved stone behind the pamujan's hangar.

Slowly, Ratna Pitaloka approached the neatly lined headstone.

"Dad, mom..

This is Pitaloka coming to visit you", Ratna Pitaloka's cry broke immediately after saying so. The woman gathered in front of the two stone heads. Tears poured from both eyes.

Panji Watugunung immediately crouched down and hugged his wife's body, trying to calm her down.

After a bit of calm, Ratna Pitaloka immediately burned the handlebars and incense between the two stone headstones. Do not forget to sprinkle flowers on the navel of his parents, as well as prayer for his mother's father.

Patugunung Panji continued to accompany Ratna Pitaloka in front of her parents until the afternoon.

After dusk began to turn dark at night, Patugunung Panji came to the portico of the residence of Mpu Astagina. The old Rishi was waiting for him there.

"It turns out my granddaughter did not choose the wrong soul mate. You are truly a true knight, Prince Nakmas", said Mpu Astagina with a smile.

"Today, I will pass down my mainstay of canuragan to you. As a provision for you to become the next king of Panjalu.

This science is a high-level science. Being able to destroy the thick walls of the palace walls with just a single blow.

Since the Fire Dragon Sword chose you, then Ajian is suitable to be used to support your sword is Nakmas", said Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

"Thank you for the support of Maharesi", said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Now close your eyes and raise your hands, Prince Nakmas", orders Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

Patugunung Panji immediately raised his right hand, Mpu Astagina directly grabbed the palm of the Watugunung Panji.

Claaassshhhh!

The two men disappeared from the porch of the residence of Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

On top of a hill, Patugunung Panji and Maharesi Mpu Astagina suddenly appeared there.

The banner of Watugunung that still closed his eyes, like burning his hands with a very hot fire. But the Watugunung Panji did not also release his hand grip from Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

Sweat sprinkled from Prince Daha's forehead.

After a while later, there was the voice of Mpu Astagina.

"Now open your eyes Nakmas Prince".

When he opened his eyes, Watugunung's right hand was clenched in a layer of bluish light that was very hot.

"Now try to hit a big rock next to you" orders Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

The Watugunung banner immediately jumped into the air and descended while smashing its right hand at the boulder.

Hiyaaaat!!!!

The dhuarrrr!!!

The huge rock instantly exploded and shattered into pieces.

"What is the name of this science Maharesi?", asked Panji Watugunung while looking at his fist covered with blue light with hot air.

"That's Ajian Brajamusti, Nakmas Prince.

Do not carelessly use it, if not pressed by the opponent", replied Maharesi Mpu Astagina with a knotty smile.

"I will always remember what Maharesi said", said Panji Watugunung immediately.

A blink of an eye later, they had reached the porch of the residence of Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

That night was so quiet at Waruga Hermitage. The cold atmosphere as a sign of the beginning of the dry season, really piercing the bones.

Morning is coming. The sound of unpretentious roosters awakens all the inhabitants of the Waruga hermitage.

In the portico of the residence of Maharesi Mpu Astagina, the group of Patugunung Panji is being hosted breakfast by Sang Acharya.

Various types of cuisine are served by 4 cantrik people who work at the residence of Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

Their festivity was interrupted when Mpu Ganendra came with the Duke of Tunggaraja who was escorted by two retainers of the Duchy of Bojonegoro and Prince of Rukmana as well as a pair of White Devils of his personal bodyguards.

"Pardon me Maharesi if my arrival interferes with the meal with Maharesi and grandchildren" said Mpu Ganendra while respecting Maharesi Mpu Astagina.

"It's okay, Ganendra.

Why did you come here so early?", asked Mpu Astagina while looking at Mpu Ganendra's face.

"I'm sorry Maharesi,

I came to explain the matter between Pitaloka's nephew and my son Rukmana.

Rukmana, rukmana,

Here you are", Mpu Ganendra orders Prince Rukmana.

"Yes Kanjeng Romo, what's calling me?", asked Prince Rukmana with his polite face.

Cihhhhhh

"Your mouth is covered in honey but it's poisonous.

I'm asking you, did you attack Ratna Pitaloka the other day at the diner? Answer!", hardik Mpu Ganendra immediately. Prince Rukmana immediately turned pale hearing his father's words.

"If the problem in the restaurant, it's pure misunderstanding between us Romo. I didn't do it on purpose", Prince Rukmana defended himself.

"Good, okay,

Then what is your explanation of the Six Death Angels that were sent to the inn yesterday? Don't tell me you don't know", Mpu Ganendra glared sharply at Prince Rukmana.

"Unfortunately Romo, I really do not know about it", Prince Rukmana began to fear.

"You don't know, then what about those two sneaks behind you?", cried Mpu Ganendra who immediately turned his gaze towards the White Pair of Demons.

The two old geezers were pale instantly.

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