The Ancestral Country
Tiger Beetle and Sima Lodra

"Don't be in a hurry****Sister. Remember, we have a bigger purpose.

Overturning the power of Arya Prabu", said Retnaningsih trying to dampen the emotions of Mpu Wijaya who looks angry.

"Later, after Arya Prabu we drop then it is easy for us to avenge the death of Kakang Lumahjati", said Retnaningsih later.

The younger brother of Mpu Wijaya continued to try to cool the heart of the brother. He does have a deep hatred for Arya Prabu. He used to be a village flower from the famous Wanua Ranti. When Arya Prabu became the ruler of the Lodaya Perdikan Land, Retnaningsih fell in love with Arya Prabu who was then married to Dewi Rayung Wulan, daughter of a Rishi from Jaladri region on the southern coast of Lodaya. Although using all means to captivate the heart of Arya Prabu, but Arya Prabu still did not budge with the persuasion of Retnaningsih.

From then on, Retnaningsih took a grudge against Arya Prabu, the ruler of Lodaya. He studied several martial arts figures to Wengker and Tumapel, before finally joining the group of Tiger Beetles.

The Southern Poison Goddess is the nickname of Retnaningsih. He is good at concocting poison and medicine because he had studied at the famous Poison God of Mount Semeru throughout the martial world of Panjalu and Jenggala.

The middle-aged woman who still looks beautiful is also the one who fished hostile seeds to Arya Prabu. The joining of the Sima Lodra Group was also inseparable from the intervention of Retnaningsih.

The death of Mpu Wijaya's son who was killed in the crackling of Lodaya soldiers for making a troublemaker in front of the Lodaya palace became embers of vengeful fire that kept Retnaningsih blowing to make Mpu Wijaya feel angry about all acts of horn Arya Prabu's.

Retnaningsih continued to look at Mpu Wijaya's face which was silent for a while after hearing her words.

The old face of Mpu Wijaya stared at the corpse of Lumahjati lying before him.

"Adhi Lumahjati,

Patience for a moment. Finished I knock down the power of Arya Prabu, I will pursue the person who killed you" said Mpu Wijaya aka Tiger Beetle with regret.

Retnaningsih breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Wijaya's back, though,

We better prepare ourselves as soon as possible. The troops who have been arranged Sima Lodra and Randu Laweyan are preparing and waiting for your orders" Retnaningsih said with a faint smile.

"Tomorrow morning we will bury Adhi Lumahjati, Retnaningsih.

After the funeral, we have a meeting with Sima Lodra and Randu Laweyan to prepare for the invasion of the city of Lodaya", replied Mpu Wijaya while staring at Retnaningsih.

"Both Kakang" said Retnaningsih who immediately stepped out to prepare for the funeral.

The night soon changed in the morning.

The morning sun began to appear in the eastern sky of the Land of Perdikan Lodaya. Although the gray cloudy coiled friendly in the sky, but the warmth of the Sun's rays is still able to warm the entire earth.

Patugunung Panji who just finished cleaning himself, busy changing clothes. His three wives also finished dressing up. Even with ordinary clothes, they still look elegant and beautiful.

Nyi Kembang Jenar was sitting on the porch of his residence, as the four of them came out of the bedroom.

In front of the middle-aged woman, there are various kinds of dishes cooked by her cantrik.

"Good Boy, good boy,

Let's have breakfast first before you leave for the Lodaya palace", invite Nyi Kembang Jenar to Watugunung Panji while smiling knot.

The five of them immediately ate the dishes served. For the soldiers Kayuwarajan Panjalu, already provided in a separate place.

"We thank you Nyi.

Sorry if it has been a hassle for you as long as we are here" said Panji Watugunung soon after they finished their morning meal.

"You are what I consider to be my own son, Watugunung.

Don't forget I am your father's friend" said Nyi Kembang Jenar who rubbed his new lips sip a cup of drinking water from a clay jug.

"Hehehe Yes Nyi..

Oh yes Nyi, if later Nyi Kembang Jenar want to take a walk to Kadiri, please stop by the Katang-katang palace. This can show Nyi to the guard soldiers. They will take Nyi to see me" said Panji Watugunung who immediately handed over a Garuda bird badge made of silver.

"Is this Good?

Isn't this the badge of a Yuwaraja?", asked Nyi Kembang Jenar while looking at the badge of Garuda bird in his hand.

"Of course it is the badge of Yuwaraja Panjalu, Nyi.

Kakang Watugunung is indeed the current Yuwaraja Panjalu", said Rara Sunti with a sweet smile.

HAAAAHHHHHH!!!

Nyi Kembang Jenar was shocked to hear Rara Sunti's words. The middle-aged woman who still looked beautiful immediately looked at Panji Watugunung's face.

The Watugunung banner only smiled faintly. The residence of Panji Watugunung increasingly makes Nyi Kembang Jenar smile meaningfully. He did not expect that the guest who came to his house was the next king of Panjalu.

"Basar boy bulging..

From yesterday you deliberately kept your identity secret apparently. At first I was confused by the number of people who followed you. So it turns out this is a secret that you hide from me" said Nyi Kembang Jenar with a smile knot.

"I'm just afraid Nyi's attitude will change if she finds out about me now.

That's why I chose not to tell you about my condition Nyi", said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Ndableg..

You are still I think like my son, even though you have become the King of Panjalu even" said Nyi Kembang Jenar with a faint smile.

After talking for some time, Panji Watugunung immediately please resign. Soon the Panji Watugunung group left the residence of Nyi Kembang Jenar to go to the palace of Lodaya.

The middle-aged woman gazed towards Panji Watugunung and her entourage that immediately disappeared behind the hustle of the city of Lodaya.

When the sun passed by a piece rose, the group of Patugunung Panji had arrived in front of the gate of the palace of Lodaya.

Demung Rakai Sanga immediately jumped down from his horse and showed Garuda bird badge to the guard soldier.

"We are messengers of the Bracelets. Want to meet the Lord of Lodaya, Prince Arya Prabu.

Please be given permission to face" said Rakai Sanga immediately.

The soldier immediately nodded in understanding and ran towards the personal palace of Prince Arya Prabu.

A well-built middle-aged man with a thick mustache crossed his cheeks, a thin bearded was sitting on the porch seat of the personal palace of Lord Lodaya. The man's good looks are still clearly visible even though his hair is starting to grow gray. Arya Prabu, the Prince of Lodaya. The man seemed to be in deep thought, as the palace gate guard soldier ran towards him and immediately crouched down and worshipped.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince,

A group of people came to want to face Gusti Prince. They claimed to be emissaries of the Bracelets, showing a badge with the image of a Garuda bird" said the soldier politely.

Hmmmm

"A mouthpiece of the Bracelets huh?

Let them in" said Prince Arya Prabu immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince", the warrior immediately worshipped Arya Prabu and immediately retreated from the presence of the ruler Lodaya.

Shortly thereafter, the soldier returned with Panji Watugunung, his three wives, and Demung Rakai Sanga. The soldiers of their guard were not allowed to enter and wait outside the palace walls.

"Our greetings to His Highness the Lord of Lodaya, Prince Arya Prabu", said Panji Watugunung who immediately performed prayers followed by his four attendants.

"Thank you for your respect for me, and welcome to the palace of Lodaya.

Please sit down", Prince Arya Prabu said with a smile.

Panji Watugunung and his three wives as well as Rakai Sanga immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of the personal palace of Lord Lodaya.

"What brought you from the Bracelets here?", asked Prince Arya Prabu kindly.

"I'm sorry Gusti Prince, please,

I was sent by the Regent of Bracelets, Panji Gunungsari to ask about the proposal submitted by Prince Arya Liability for Dewi Anggraeni the other day.

Hmmmm

Prince Arya Prabu sighed softly before starting to speak.

"Actually I still want to impress the Regent of Bracelets, O messenger.

But when we wanted to clarify my intention to make Dewi Anggraeni a son-in-law, there was a big problem in Lodaya.

A swarm of people began to sow chaos in our region. We are still in a state of unease, O messenger.

While there could be chaos in Lodaya, so we are still tightening guard around the palace.

Therefore, it is not buying time to continue the proposed application, but we are unlikely to do marriage in the near future given the current situation", bright Prince Arya Prabu while staring at Panji Watugunung.

"Does this have anything to do with the Beetle Tiger Group and Sima Lodra, Gusti Prince?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.

Hearing that question, Prince Arya Prabu's face instantly turned grim.

"That is what you say, O messenger of the Bracelets.

They are the culprit of all the problems we face. We do not know what exactly they are planning, but they cause unrest in the people of the Lodaya region.

Oh, how do you know this matter, the messenger from the Bracelets?", Prince Arya Prabu immediately looked towards the Watugunung Panji.

"Actually we've reached Lodaya from yesterday afternoon, Gusti Prince. But last night we spent the night at the house of Nyi Kembang Jenar, in the west of the city of Lodaya.

Last night there was an event that made Nyi Kembang Jenar tell about the problems faced by Lodaya. So we know a little bit about this matter" Panji Watugunung replied immediately.

Hmmmm

"so apparently. Sorry in advance, messenger of the Bracelets. I see from the way you talk, you're no ordinary person.

Can I know what your name is?", Prince Arya Prabu looked at Panji Watugunung's face. He was very good at reading people's faces.

"I Panji Watugunung, the eldest son of the Regent of Bracelets.

This is Naganingrum, it's Goddess Srimpi and she's Rara Sunti. While that one is Rakai Sanga, my bodyguard", said Panji Watugunung with a faint smile.

"Wait first.

You said your name was Watugunung Panji? Wasn't that Yuwaraja Panjalu's birth name, Prince Jayengrana?", Prince Arya Prabu was amazed to hear the Watugunung Panji's narration of his name.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince Arya Prabu if the servant sassy,

He is indeed Prince Panji Watugunung who got the title Prince Jayengrana", said Rakai Sanga while respecting Prince Arya Prabu.

"Jagat Dewa Batara

Apparently this is a great guest from Kayuwarajan Panjalu. Sorry if I am not polite, Prince Jayengrana", said Prince Arya Prabu who immediately stood up from his seat and sat on the floor of his private palace foyer.

"Here is Gusti Prince, the,

I'm just a messenger from my father. Do not be too excessive in welcoming me" said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Can't be so Prince Jayengrana..

After all, you are the next king of Panjalu. Being able to entertain a great guest like you, is a great honor for the Land of Perdikan Lodaya.

Tonight, stay at the Lodaya palace. Let me show you the hospitality of Lodaya.

Later that night we will talk again about the problem between Lodaya and Bracelets.

For the time being, I accompany you to look around the palace of Lodaya", Prince Arya Prabu said with a smile.

Be that afternoon Panji Watugunung and Prince Arya Prabu toured in the palace of Lodaya. The son of Arya Prabu who will be betrothed to Dewi Anggraeni, Arya Liib accompanied them.

Meanwhile on the edge of a small forest in the eastern city of Lodaya, about a thousand people dressed in black with red headbands were standing in a field sheltered from view.

In front of them, a rare moustached middle-aged man with lion-like hair was standing in front of the black-clothed person. Beside him, stood a tall man with a sinister face. They are Sima Lodra and Randu Laweyan, the leaders of the Sima Lodra group of rioters.

Sima Lodra stared intently at her people.

"Listen to me, please,

After dusk, we will storm into the palace of Lodaya. Prepare yourself as well as possible.

Remember, if we succeed this time, then wealth and high rank await all of you, and the name Sima Lodra will be fragrant in the martial world", sima Lodra said as she stroked her rare mustache.

From the south, a group of 500 Tigers led by Mpu Wijaya, Darpita, and Retnaningsih approached them.

"Welcome to join, Kakang Wijaya.

Listen all of you, this is Mpu Wijaya, the leader of the Tiger Beetle College who will soon become King of Lodaya.

Give your respects to him", shouted Sima Lodra who immediately made a thousand people dressed in black who were his men immediately crouched down and worshiped Mpu Wijaya.

"Save your respect for later when I become King of Lodaya" said Mpu Wijaya with a faint smile.

That afternoon they prepared everything to attack the Lodaya palace.

After dusk began to change the night, Mpu Wijaya stood upright in front of his soldiers. Loudly, the middle-aged man said,

"Tonight, this,

We're attacking the Lodaya castle!"

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