The Ancestral Country
Rebuilding White Padepokan

Panji Watugunung group consisting of the Padepokan White Padas and Padepokan Orchid Moon moving away from the place. After noon they had reached the edge of Pakuwon City.

Once there, they turn west. Their large entourage could provoke the attention of the Jenggala warriors and it was extremely dangerous. Besides being able to trigger a war, they can also be branded as dissidents by the rulers of Jenggala.

As soon as night fell, they rested in the open on the edge of a small forest on the border of Pakuwon Bendo and Bandar.

"Panji Watugunung, the,

Are you ready to accept the White Padas Padas Padas in your area?", asked Mpu Rungkat on the Watugunung Panji sitting not far from him.

They sit in a bonfire to warm their bodies from the cold of the night.

"I already have a suitable place to set up the new Padepokan Padas Putih Uncle Guru.

I think it is better than the old place, because there is no stamp as an enemy printer for Padepokan Padas Putih from the regional ruler.

During this time, Padas Putih always got a stamp as a white school that always prints tough soldiers. But after the breakup of Kahuripan, the ruler of Jenggala did not raise Padepokan Padas Putih's children as Jenggala soldiers.

They prefer to attract black school graduates in the Jenggala region.

Therefore, moving the White Padas Padas Padas to Panjalu is better to avoid a commotion with the ruler of the Uncle Guru area", replied Watugunung while throwing dry wood to the fireplace that began to recede the fire.

Hmmmm

"You think about it to that extent apparently", said Mpu Sakri while smiling and stroking his beard.

"True Teacher, really,

Now teachers can see that almost all students Padepokan Padas Putih become the backbone in some areas even in the composition of the Daha government.

I am sure, that Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya will be happy to hear we move Padepokan Padas Putih to the Daha region.

My in-laws, Duke Tejo Sumirat and Kanjeng Romo Regent of Panji Gunungsari Bracelets must be happy to hear this", said Panji Watugunung with a smile.

The three old grandfathers were bearded to hear the words of Patugunung Panji.

The night soon changed in the morning.

The next morning, to avoid the suspicion of the Jenggala warriors, the troupe broke itself into two parts.

One part of the group consisting of the Padepokan Orchid Bulan people took a large road leading to the city of Pakuwon Lantir through Pakuwon Bendo City.

While Panji Watugunung and the Padepokan people of Padas Putih take the path that divides the small forest on the south coast of Pakuwon Bendo.

Before leaving, Panji Watugunung thanked Dewi Orchid Bulan for his help in helping Padas Putih Padas.

"The Princess can only pray Good Boy,

May you become a wise king in ruling Panjalu", said Dewi Orchid Bulan while stroking the head of Panji Watugunung.

"Thank you for your support..

Hopefully at another time we can still meet again" said Panji Watugunung politely.

The Moon Orchid Goddess smiled faintly.

"The Moon Orchid Goddess,

I'm so grateful for your help. Next time I will definitely repay your kindness" said Mpu Sakri with a smile.

"Cihhhh...

Old man Bangka..

It's to get your help back the other day old grandpa. And if it is not my grandchild who asks for help, I also do not want to come to Padas Putih", said Dewi Orchid Bulan swore at Mpu Sakri.

They immediately jumped on their horses. When the sun rose, they had already reached the path of cornering between the small hills.

The Moon Orchid Goddess immediately turned her head towards the Watugunung Panji.

"Good Boy, good boy,

At the intersection of the road ahead we parted. Take care of yourself and remember all my messages to you", added Dewi Orchid Bulan with a smile and then kicked her horse to take the direction to the right. All the people of the Moon Orchid Order followed the steps of their supreme leader.

While the Watugunung Panji and his entourage continue to drive his horse down the path that is in the small forest.

Two days later, they had arrived at Pakuwon Kunjang.

Prince Daha was immediately headed to the palace of Pakuwon Kunjang. In front of the gate of Pakuwon palace, the two gate guard soldiers immediately bowed respectfully to Sang Yuwaraja Panjalu.

The new Akuwu Kunjang, Rakeh Bango salutes the Watugunung Panji at Pakuwon Kunjang pisowan hall. The Rama (Lurah) of Wanua in Pakuwon Kunjang also saluted.

"Welcome to Pakuwon Kunjang, Gusti Pangeran Panji Jayengrana", said Akuwu Rakeh Bango while worshiping.

"Stand Ki Kuwu, please,

Do not be too much customary when with me" said Panji Watugunung soon. The Daha prince immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of Pakuwon's pisowan ward. Everyone immediately followed his steps.

"What is it that makes Gusti Prince Jayengrana come to our place?", asked Akuwu Rakeh Bango politely.

"I want to ask you, Ki Kuwu.

Bukit Tawang area which is east of Kunjang, which region wanua?", asked Panji Watugunung to Akuwu Kunjang immediately.

"It has entered the territory of Kruwak Gusti Pangeran.

Ki Mondoluku this is Lurah Wanua Kruwak", said Akuwu Rakeh Bango while pointing towards an old man who was thin with his thick beard. The old man immediately respected the Watugunung Panji.

Hmmmm

"Listen to Ki Kuwu and you to Lurah Kruwak..

Bukit Tawang I will give to my teacher, Mpu Sakri as a residence as well as a place to build a new Padepokan Padas Putih. From today, around the Bukit Tawang area will become a swatantra. No one can withdraw taxes or tributes from the Bukit Tawang area.

I ask you to help the establishment of the place until it is finished", said Panji Watugunung with a faint smile.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran" said Akuwu Rakeh Bango while worshiping to Panji Watugunung followed by all lurah in Pakuwon Kunjang.

Mpu Sakri, Mpu Rungkat and Mpu Narasima smiled faintly at the words of Panji Watugunung.

In their hearts they were so proud of their student.

From that day on, a place was built to study canuragan on the slopes of Bukit Tawang. The great hill that had 3 great peaks was instantly become crowded by the workers of several women who were seconded to speed up its development.

Once a week the Watugunung Panji visited the place to see the extent of the construction carried out.

After one full moon more than a week, a new building firmly stands on the slopes of Bukit Tawang. Around him, three houses were built for three teachers.

A pamujan sanggar was built on the east side of padepokan.

Then the disciples of Padepokan Padas Putih also built a log cabin around the residence of the teachers they followed.

Panji Watugunung smiles satisfied to see it all.

"Thank you very much for your help Watugunung,

With this Padas Putih will continue until later" said Mpu Sakri with a big smile.

"It's just a little help, Master. Not comparable to the knowledge that the teacher had taught me and the other students", Panji Watugunung smiled faintly, Warigalit who accompanied him also rejoiced.

After chatting for a while, Panji Watugunung accompanied by Warigalit begging him to return to the palace Katang-katang.

Mpu Sakri, Mpu Rungkat and Mpu Narasima drove the two of them to the Padepokan gate.

Two of the leaders of the Kayuwarajan Kadiri palace drove his horse to the road on the slopes of Bukit Tawang.

On the road leading to the Katang-katang Palace, a white-haired old woman in tattered camping clothes walked staggeringly with a body full of wounds.

The little boy shrouded him and pelted the old woman with earth and stones.

A stocky man with a thick mustache drove away the little boy.

"Hi you guys, please,

Stop your actions. Do not like to disturb people", shouted the man who made the children immediately splattered with fear.

The thick-bodied man immediately approached the old woman. The thick-bodied man immediately sat the body of the old woman under a shady tree on the side of the road.

"Chicken,

Are you okay?", asked the thick-bodied man as he looked at the old woman's face.

The old woman's face looked deathly pale with some cuts on her forehead and temples.

"Water..

I want water", cried the old woman softly.

The thick-bodied man named Lumadi immediately ran to a food stall near the place and returned with a jug of drinking water.

Soon he held out a pot of drinking water to the thirsty old woman.

Glucose Glucose Glucose..

"Thank you good man,

May Hyang Agung repay your kindness", said the old woman with a smile.

"Ni water only, Ni,

Where is this Nini going? Why did it come to this?", asked Lumadi attentively.

"I'm going to Kadiri city. I want to meet Gusti Prince Panji Jayengrana", the old woman said with a smile.

"Sorry Nini,

With your clothes like this the Kadiri warriors would definitely not let you in", Lumadi stared at the old woman with a look of pity.

"But this is important, young man..

I couldn't wait any longer" said the old woman immediately rising from her seat.

But because of his sore legs, the old body staggered about to fall.

Lumadi immediately jumped to hold the old woman's body.

At the same time, from the east direction of Watugunung and Warigalit Panji spurred his horse.

Seeing that, Panji Watugunung immediately pulled the reins of his horse followed by Warigalit.

The horse stopped immediately.

The two Katang-katang palace magnates immediately jumped down from his horse and approached Lumadi and the old woman.

"What is this?", the voice of Watugunung Panji immediately made Lumadi turn towards Watugunung Panji.

"Gus.. Gusti Prince Panji Jayengrana,

Servant is helping this woman Gusti", Lumadi replied in a stammer. He was nervous for a moment.

Hearing the name Panji Jayengrana, old women like to get a new spirit. He immediately turned his head towards Panji Watugunung.

"Are you really Prince Jayengrana?", said the old woman immediately.

"True Nini,

I am Prince Jayengrana. Does Nini know me?", asked Panji Watugunung with a faint smile.

"Oh Jagat Dewa Batara..

You finally found me with the man I've been looking for all this time.

My name is Nini Sumbi. I am the servant of Lurah Mpu Guritno from Wanua Padelegan in the border region of Kunjang and Watugaluh.

I was sent by my master to ask your help Gusti Prince. The stepmother of the concubine Gusti Pangeran allied with the devil and made all women stricken with the plague" said Nini Sumbi with bad breath.

"My concubine's stepmother? Who do you mean Nini?", Panji Watugunung looks astonished. He immediately turned his head towards Warigalit, but Senopati Kadiri just shrugged his shoulders.

"Sekar Mayang's. Isn't she the concubine of Prince Panji Jayengrana?", asked Nini Sumbi quickly.

"Oh if Sekar Mayang is indeed my concubine Nini", replied Watugunung while nodding his head.

Nini Sumbi with her hands shook through her clothes and took out a blue stone-eyed ring then extended her hand to the Watugunung Panji.

"Give this to Sekar Mayang, Gusti Prince.

He will recognize it" said Nini Sumbi stammeringly. The old woman then fainted.

Patugunung Panji was surprised and immediately felt the pulse on Nini Sumbi's wrist. Knowing that Nini Sumbi fainted, Panji Watugunung breathed a sigh of relief.

"You, what's your name?", Panji Watugunung immediately turned towards Lumadi who was dumbfounded next to him.

"Hamba Lumadi, Gusti Prince", Lumadi replied a little scared.

Hmmmm

"Take care of this old lady. Give this woman proper clothes and enough food.

Tomorrow morning, find Demung Gumbreg at the Katang-katang palace. Tell him you're my messenger.

And this, use it to take care of this old woman" said Panji Watugunung, handing a small bag of silver kepeng to Lumadi.

The thick-bodied man immediately nodded in a sign of understanding.

Patugunung banner immediately put the blue-eyed ring into his shirt pocket then he jumped on his horse followed by Warigalit.

The two Kadiri knights drove their horses towards the Katang-katang palace.

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