The Ancestral Country
Heading to Kahuripan

Rakryan Samarotsaha seemed to be frowning his forehead. It felt like something was stirring up the thin mustache man's thought. But to ask further, he would rather hold back.

'Better I hold my curiosity', Rakryan Samarotsaha's mind while looking at the face of Mapatih Dyah Bayunata.

"What business are you here for, Gusti Prince?

Is there anything important to discuss with me?", asked Dyah Bayunata immediately. The coach did not want to linger dealing with Rakryan Samarotsaha.

"I'm sorry Gusti Mapatih,

My arrival here is to report on the preparations we will make for the wedding of my nephew Gusti Prince Mapanji Alanjung.

Everything has been arranged in such a way as to wait for time.

Do we have to prepare layered security for the event?", Rakryan Samarotsaha seems to impose his will so that Mapanji Alanjung immediately marries her cousin's daughter. By marrying Mapanji Alanjung to her relatives, then her position will be strong in the government of Jenggala.

"We are busy preparing to face the Panjalu army, Gusti Prince.

Whether this marriage is postponed or not depends on the decision of Gusti Maharaja Garasakan", said Mapatih Bayunata as he glanced at Rakryan Samarotsaha who seemed to change the look on his face. There was displeasure on the face of Prabu Airlangga's adopted son.

"I understand Gusti Mapatih,

If possible, then we must be as soon as possible because Gusti Prince Mapanji Alanjung is old enough.

Descendants of the Isyana family must be maintained so that the rulers of Jenggala remain descendants of Gusti Maharaja Garasakan" Samarotsaha said quickly.

"Alright Gusti Prince, please,

I'll discuss this with Gusti Prabu. Soon I will give you good news", hearing the words of Mapatih Bayunata, Rakryan Samarotsaha seemed relieved. Prabu Airlangga's adopted son immediately saluted the Mapatih Dyah Bayunata and immediately rushed back from the portico of the Jenggala Patihan.

'Sy base, sneaky,

I know what you mean Samarotsaha. After going through this war, I assure you that you will never be able to govern in Jenggala', the inner Mapatih Bayunata while staring at the departure of Rakryan Samarotsaha.

Dyah Bayunata immediately ordered the soldiers of the keeper of Kepatihan to call the court retainers of Kahuripan to his residence.

That night, they talked about the plan to make the defense of the Jenggala soldiers in preparation to face the Panjalu soldiers.

The next day began the preparation of the Jenggala soldiers to build a defense in the Marsma forest where they confronted the Panjalu soldiers.

Senopati Wirondaya arranged the Jenggala soldiers on several sides of the forest. Tumenggung Mandalika, Tumenggung Kalanjana and Tumenggung Gerpa led their respective troops in the aid of the Demung and Bekel Warriors.

Everything seems to prepare as well as possible because they will be led directly by Prabu Mapanji Garasakan.

**

Far to the west, right in the city of Matahun.

Demung Marakeh who had just finished his report sat quietly. The Watugunung banner seemed pleased to hear the report of Demung Marakeh.

"That's great, though,

When did they get to Marakeh?", asked Panji Watugunung with a faint smile.

"3 or 4 more days they're here, Gusti Prince. According to Gusti Senopati Narapraja, they are trying to accelerate their journey here because facing Jenggala troops, will definitely need a lot of soldiers" Demung Marakeh replied while respecting the Watugunung Panji.

The victory of Senopati Narapraja and Maitreya to conquer Bojonegoro was indeed almost without a fight. The Bojonegoro soldiers were powerless to withstand the onslaught of Panjalu soldiers who had experience and reliable combat abilities.

In just a week, Senopati Narapraja managed to make Duke Bojonegoro surrender unconditionally to the Panjalu soldiers.

News of the fall of Matahun also made the mental of the Jenggala soldiers in the Duchy of Bojonegoro collapse. They know, Duke Danaraja was a powerful man. If there is someone who can defeat him, then it can be ascertained that he exceeds the limit of the martial ability of the champion Matahun.

Duke Tunggaraja, who were still brothers with Ratna Pitaloka preferred to surrender to Panjalu in because it was outnumbered and the siege of the Panjalu soldiers that made the retainers of the Duchy of Bojonegoro suggest that the Duke of Tunggaraja surrender rather than die in vainvain.

Patugunung banner smiled widely.

Especially after hearing the words of Demung Marakeh who said that the Duke of Tunggaraja surrendered. Ratna Pitaloka's husband immediately turned to the wife who seemed to smile thinly.

"It turns out your cousin is smarter to read the situation of Dinda Pitaloka" said Panji Watugunung to Ratna Pitaloka who sat next to Dewi Srimpi.

"True Kakang, though,

It was fortunate that he immediately recognized the superiority of the Panjalu warriors. Thus the bloodshed could be avoided", replied Ratna Pitaloka who immediately nodded.

That day the Watugunung Panji immediately prepared the Panjalu soldiers in the city of Matahun to begin preparing to move towards the city of Kahuripan.

They prepared everything to face the great war they would face in the capital of the kingdom of Jenggala.

3 Days later, Senopati Narapraja came with the soldiers of Panjalu led by him.

The high-ranking officers of the Daha warriors, led by him, faced the palace of Matahun to report themselves in order to merge their forces.

Senopati Narapraja, in flank by Senopati Maitreya and Senopati Koncar from Anjuk Farm runs ahead. Behind him appears Senopati Ringkasamba from Kurawan also accompanied also Tumenggung Ranuseta from Lasem also facing the Watugunung Panji.

"Our salute to Gusti Pangeran Jayengrana, Yuwaraja Panjalu", Senopati Narapraja said while crouching and worshiping at the Watugung Panji. His actions were soon followed by the Panjalu warrior officers who followed him.

Patugunung Panji immediately stood up from his seat and raised his right hand.

"Stand, O knights of Panjalu.

Sit in an orderly manner", said Panji Watugunung with a faint smile.

Senopati Narapraja and his followers immediately sat cross-legged in front of the Watugunung Panji.

"Welcome to the palace of Matahun, Narapraja and the soldiers of Panjalu.

It was great to see you guys coming here. Demung Marakeh has told you that you have succeeded in conquering Bojonegoro. It is a pride for me as Yuwaraja Panjalu", said Panji Watugunung who was immediately greeted with a smile by the high officers of the Daha soldiers.

"It was not separated from the intervention of the officers who followed the servant, Gusti Prince.

Without their help, where possible the servant could subdue the Duke of Tunggaraja", Senopati Narapraja immediately worship after saying to Panji Watugunung.

"I understand, Senopati Narapraja.

A great officer like you will always be humble even though he has made an amazing work.

All of you, rest a day at Matahun.

After that we headed towards Kahuripan. We conquer Mapanji Garasakan", said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran Jayengrana" said all Panjalu army officers who attended the grand paseban hall of the Duchy of Matahun.

After the pisowanan in the grand paseban hall, the Watugunung Panji accompanied by Dewi Naganingrum immediately retreated to the guest rest hall of the Duchy of Matahun.

The afternoon.

Slowly the western sky began to redden the sign of twilight will soon arrive in the Matahun region. Night birds begin to fly out of their nests for food. Dozens of bats flying here increasingly make the afternoon atmosphere more authentic.

Patugunung Panji was sitting in the porch of the guest hall of the Duchy of Matahun with Dewi Naganingrum. For some reason since she was injured yesterday, the youngest daughter Prabu Darmaraja was sticky with her husband.

"Kasep, Akang,

Is tea ready to face this war?", asked Naganingrum as he hung himself on the left arm of the Yuwaraja.

"Ready ready, Dinda Naganingrum.

Although actually I do not like the war, but this is the only way for peace to be created in the land of Java", replied Panji Watugunung who immediately turned the nose pointed Sundanese princess.

"Yes Akang, I,

Eneng mah wants to live a quiet life together with Akang Kasep in Kadiri. The teahouse is tired of fighting constantly Akang" said Dewi Naganingrum as she looked up at the face of Panji Watugunung staring towards the eastern sky.

"I'm also Dinda Naganingrum,

After this is done, I want to see the growth of my son's son in Kadiri. May this war be the last war we do to maintain peace in Panjalu", said Panji Watugunung with a sweet smile.

From the side, Dewi Srimpi, Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka joined together with Panji Watugunung and Dewi Naganingrum.

"Duh mesraja..

It feels like we are just a bully, Kangmbok Pitaloka" said Sekar Mayang in his typical language.

"We all want to be with Kakang Watugunung, Naganingrum..

Now we must fight hard to help Kakang Watugunung to become a peacemaker in Java.

So we have to be serious in our efforts. Is it true Srimpi?", Ratna Pitaloka nudged the arm of Goddess Srimpi who was sitting next to her.

"That's Kangmbok Pitaloka..

"Eh Srimpi,

Isn't it your turn tonight to accompany Kakang Watugunung?", asked Sekar Mayang with a meaningful smile.

"Yes Kangmbok Mayang,

But Denayu Naganingrum still needs attention from Denmas Panji Watugunung is not it?", Dewi Srimpi looks down shyly.

"Abdi tea is better, tea,

Tonight let Akang Kasep you who accompany ya", said Dewi Naganingrum with a smile knot. The beautiful woman greatly appreciated the services of Dewi Srimpi who had saved her life the other day.

Panji Watugunung just smiled at the chatter of his wives.

The twilight changed the night. The sound of night birds began to be heard from the dark lush trees. The crescent moon hung beautifully in the western sky.

Dewi Srimpi was arranging a bed blanket Panji Watugunung when the handsome man entered the room.

"Denmas already want to sleep?", asked Dewi Srimpi who immediately got off the bed Panji Watugunung.

"Yes Dinda Srimpi,

Tomorrow morning we have to organize the Panjalu troops who must immediately leave to go to Kahuripan.

I want to sleep fast tonight", said Panji Watugunung while removing his Yuwaraja crown. Dewi Srimpi immediately received the crown and placed it on a table near the bed.

But before stepping towards the bed, Panji Watugunung first snatched a cup of wedang that had been prepared by Dewi Srimpi.

Glucose gluconate..

The Watugunung banner scrunched its forehead. There is an unusual taste to this wedang.

After drinking wedang, Panji Watugunung immediately headed towards his bed followed by Dewi Srimpi.

After laying down his body, Panji Watugunung tried to close his eyes immediately but something made him feel sultry.

Yuwaraja Panjalu was glancing towards Dewi Srimpi who was smiling at her own smile beside her.

"You put something in that cup huh Dinda?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Lha is not my fault Denmas,

I prepared the wedang as usual. Denmas will know that I have not touched Denmas for a long time, so I put energy-boosting medicinal powder in the cup", replied Dewi Srimpi while smiling knot.

"Oh so apparently.

You're getting naughty now. You must take responsibility Dinda", said Panji Watugunung who immediately grabbed the body of Dewi Srimpi. The beautiful woman just resigned her husband began to strip her clothes.

That night, they pitted themselves against the bed repeatedly. Due to the influence of energy-boosting drugs, Dewi Srimpi to limp serve the onslaught of Panji Watugunung. A hot atmosphere occurred inside that room.

In front of the resting portico of Matahun Palace.

Demung Gumbreg was busy burning ketela trees accompanied by three subordinates.

From the south, Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Landung appear to be carrying a pile of dry wood and some chickens that have been cleaned of feathers.

"Where did Lu come from?", asked Gumbreg to Ludaka, who was carrying a chicken.

"Given the same Patih Matahun this afternoon. It's good to have a snack at night Mbreg" Ludaka replied as he began to roast the chicken on the coals of the campfire that warmed their bodies that night.

"Do you accept it's dead or is Lu alive?", asked Gumbreg again.

"Yes dead is Mbreg, has been cleaned the feathers as well.

Why?", asked Ludaka who did not understand the meaning of Gumbreg's question.

"Look at you, Lu,

Patih Rakryan Saka is a Jenggala. I'm afraid he used the chicken to poison us" Gumbreg replied with a serious look.

"It's you..

Suspicion may be Mbreg, but must also be able to see the situation. As long as Gusti Prince Jayengrana leads here, they never mess around. After all we are here to rebuild the destroyed city of Matahun. If they thank us, yes it is appropriate" Ludaka said as he continued to flip back the chicken he burned.

"Stay Lu we must be careful", cut Gumbreg which began to split the ketela of trees that appear to be ripe.

Not long after, Ludaka had also matured his grilled chicken. His pleasant smell made Gumbreg almost fall his saliva.

"Lu, uh,

For a little dong of his grilled chicken", pinta Gumbreg expectantly.

"Can't be Mbreg, though,

This roast chicken is for me. So if later Patih Matahun poisoned him, I'm enough to die" Ludaka replied with a knotty smile.

"Ah you are this. Obviously the chicken was not poisonous. You stingy, just say you can't", grumbled Gumbreg while putting the piece of burnt cassava in his mouth.

"It's your own fault, why was it so bad to think of others" said Ludaka while biting his grilled chicken thigh.

Gumbreg was silent. The smell of the delicacy of Ludaka roasted chicken made him only able to swallow saliva.

Morning before arriving at the palace of the Duchy of Matahun.

As the sun rose, high-ranking Panjalu army officers gathered at the grand paseban hall of the Duchy of Matahun. Patugunung Panji who had just arrived, immediately led the meeting that morning.

"Listen to me, soldiers of Panjalu,

Prepare your troops as well as possible. Do not let there be errors in the conduct of the army.

Tomorrow morning, tomorrow,

We're attacking Kahuripan City".

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