The Ancestral Country
Decree of the Crown Prince
Ratna Pitaloka nodded in understanding after hearing the words of Panji Watugunung. One by one the wives of Panji Watugunung approached to accompany the husband who was watching the purification ceremony of the soul of Mapanji Garasakan.
When they were solemn to perform the ritual purification of the soul, from the west Panjalu soldiers led by Senopati Narapraja and Warigalit arrived there. Apparently they also managed to defeat the Jenggala soldiers led by Tumenggung Wahana and Mpu Wastra.
As soon as they saw the Watugunung Panji wearing a white cloth as a sign of sorrow, they immediately descended from their respective horses and joined behind the Yuwaraja.
The sun slips on the western horizon. The red hue of the twilight slowly adorned the horizon after the sun sank perfectly in the sky.
The banner of Watugunung still continues to stare at the flames of purgatory of the soul of Mapanji Garasakan which continues to shrink. The body of the Lord of the Jenggala had been turned into ashes. Accompanied by his four wives and subordinates, they were still swarming around the sanctuary of souls.
That night, they rested quietly as they were exhausted after doing a grueling battle against Jenggala. They release fatigue and treat wounds.
In the large tent that became the resting place of Panji Watugunung and his four wives, it appears that Panji Watugunung is receiving the arrival of Warigalit and Senopati Narapraja.
"Please forgive Gusti Prince,
We want to report the results of the war that we did earlier" said Senopati Narapraja while worshiping at the Watugunung Panji.
"Please report, Senopati Narapraja", said Panji Watugunung as he raised his right hand to allow.
"From the battle, we lost several middle officers and two high-ranking officers namely Senopati Koncar from Anjuk Field and Senopati Ringkasamba from Kurawan.
A total of 1500 soldiers were also killed, 300 were seriously injured and 200 were slightly injured.
The overall number of soldiers who are still able to fight is 7 thousand Gusti Prince soldiers. If added with the soldiers of the Garuda Panjalu troops, all of them amounted to 11 thousand soldiers", reported Senopati Narapraja ended his speech by worshiping on the Watugunung Panji.
Hmmmmmm
"We lost almost half the soldiers against the Jenggala Emperor. If we want to conquer Kahuripan, we must know the ins and outs of the city first.
Ludo,
What about your Lowo Bengi army? Is there any news that you can convey?", Panji Watugunung turned to Tumenggung Ludaka who sat not far from Senopati Warigalit.
"Please forgive a thousand mercy Gusti Prince.
To date they have not returned. The fastest chance they'll bring in the news tomorrow morning. But from one of the remaining Jenggala soldiers, they said that the power of Jenggala was fully led by Mapanji Garasakan here. So then big, what remains in the city of Kahuripan is only a small number of bodyguards", said Tumenggung Ludaka while respecting the Watugunung Panji.
"We must not determine the direction of this war, only by estimation.
If there has been a definite report from the Lowo Bengi Army, then we determine how we can conquer the city of Kahuripan.
Now you can all rest. This meeting I disbanded", said Panji Watugunung firmly.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince", all the high-ranking officers of Panjalu soldiers immediately worshiped at the Watugunung Panji and one by one retreated from the big tent.
On the west side of the campground, Demung Gumbreg who got a security ration that night seemed fun to enjoy the roasted corn that was still hot. Three of his loyal subordinates, Weleng, Gubarja and Widarba were seen sitting next to the officer. From the side appeared Tumenggung Ludaka and Jarasanda who were going around to maintain security.
"Well, that sounds good, Mbreg,
For dong", said Tumenggung Ludaka who immediately made Demung Gumbreg turn his head towards him.
"Eh it turns out Ludaka, though,
You want? Still in the fireplace" replied Gumbreg, pointing to the still burning fireplace. There are still 3 immature corn on the coals.
"Tumben you're good Mbreg, you're usually stingy about food" Ludaka continued as he walked near the bonfire. The head of Lowo Bengi's army was seated near Gumbreg. Jarasanda followed beside him.
"Well, we still have a lot of supplies, while Kahuripan lives that we have not conquered. So the feeding rations were still safe for a full moon ahead hahahaha", Gumbreg's loud laughter sounded loose.
"Hust...
Don't laugh out loud Mbreg. Everyone needs a break to continue the journey tomorrow to Kahuripan", cut Jarasanda who had just been silent.
"Yes, kebo,
It's worth it well lha wong her feeding rations she's safe. The base of the diner", Ludaka grumbled as he began to bite the grilled corn he had just lifted from the fireplace.
"I've always been good to you, Lu,
even my ration goat satay I'd like you to embrace" Gumbreg said as he slightly glanced at Ludaka.
"Jagad Dewa Batara,
Events that have passed some Warsa you still remember too. So you still don't accept your goat satay I ate the other day Mbreg?", asked Ludaka as he continued to eat his grilled corn.
"Thank you for Lu,
But if this war is over and we go back to Kadiri, you have to buy me a goat satay in the corner of the afternoon market near Lu square" Gumbreg said with a sly smile.
"Good, okay,
On one condition. We won this war and returned safely to Kadiri", replied Tumenggung Ludaka with a faint smile.
"I'll charge when we get back to Kadiri later Lu, beware that you're lying. Not overwriting your body with my body", threatened Gumbreg with a triumphant smile.
The high ranking officers of the Daha soldiers continued to talk until late at night.
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Two thick-bodied men wearing typical Jenggala soldiers continue to ramp their horses across the highway that connects the Kahuripan City area with the Duchy of Pasuruhan.
They did not care about some of the wounds that adorned some parts of their bodies. Their goal was only one, arriving at the Capital of Jenggala as quickly as possible to convey the news that was happening in the Marsma Forest.
Toprakhs..
Toprakhs...
The sound of footsteps of horses continued to break the road that led to the direction of Kahuripan City.
The chosen horse continued to dart through the darkness of the night. Armed with torches of dried coconut leaves tied with rope, they continued to move quickly across the streets.
"Wono's back, though,
We need to get to Kahuripan fast. We must immediately tell Gusti Prince Mapanji Alanjung", shouted a stocky man with a thin mustache as he continued to pound his blackish-brown horse violently.
"True Adhi Lumbir, actually,
This is big news, sister. Gusti Prince Mapanji Alanjung should know immediately", replied the thickly-mined, stocky man riding a horse next to the man.
Yes, they are both Sarwono and Lumbar, two brothers of Jenggala soldiers who managed to escape the raid of Panjalu troops led by Senopati Narapraja and Warigalit. Despite having fought against the attacks of the Panjalu soldiers, those who saw the death of Tumenggung Wahana and Mpu Wastra, chose to flee from the battlefield. Even after escaping, they both also spied on the Panjalu soldiers who had succeeded in killing the lives of Mapanji Garasakan and Mapatih Dyah Bayunata.
After seeing the incident, they both decided to head to Kahuripan City with the intention of informing the news to the Crown Prince of Jenggala Kingdom, Mapanji Alanjung.
After passing through the Wanua Pandan boundary in the North of Marsma Forest, Sarwono and Lumbar continued to pound his horse. The darkness of the night did not dampen their spirits to immediately arrive at Kahuripan City.
By midnight, Sarwono and Lumbar had reached the city of Kahuripan. The two of them continued to pound their horses towards the Kahuripan palace.
As soon as they reached the front gate of the palace, the four palace gate guards stopped their steps.
"Stop!!", shouted one of the palace's gatekeepers by interlocking his spears.
Sarwono and Lumbar immediately jumped down from their respective horses.
"Are you not Tumenggung Wahana's personal bodyguard?
Why are you like this?", asked a soldier who had just appeared behind the guards. The bekel-ranked soldier looked at Sarwono and Lumbar with full investigation.
"Just please forgive Ki Bekel,
I'm new to the battlefield in the Marsma forest. Wanted to face Gusti Prince Mapanji Alanjung. There is big news that we have to tell him", Sarwono said respectfully. Although the tired gurat was clearly drawn on his face, he tried to stay afloat.
"Hmmmmmmm,
Well, I'll take you guys to Gusti Prince. Coincidentally Gusti Rakryan Samarotsaha also just entered", after saying so, The Jenggala warrior bekel immediately stepped into the Kahuripan palace followed by Sarwono and Lumbar. Their horses were directly handled by the thick who had been preparing beside the guard post.
Sarwono and Lumbar continued to follow in the footsteps of the Bekel Warrior.
In the grand palace of the Kahuripan Palace, Mapanji Alanjung was sitting on the seat of his greatness which was on the right side of the throne of King Jenggala.
Below him sat Rakryan Samarotsaha and Wulupaksi who were loyal servants of Samarotsaha.
Supposedly the uncle returned beside Kanjeng Romo Prabu Mapanji Garasakan at this time", asked Mapanji Alanjung in a dislike tone. The Crown Prince of the Jenggala Kingdom looked at Rakryan Samarotsaha's face with slight annoyance.
"Please forgive Gusti Prince,
It has been the order of Kangmas Prabu Garasakan, if the surprise troops we led lost then we are reassigned to Kahuripan Palace to prepare ourselves from all possibilities", said Rakryan Samarotsaha with respect. The crafty man was really smart as his tongue turned the words around.
Not yet Mapanji Alanjung responded to the words of Rakryan Samarotsaha, from the direction of the door of the Great Paseban Hall of the Bekel Warrior followed by Sarwono and Lumbar appeared.
A gatekeeper of the Great Paseban Hall immediately ran towards the Great Paseban Hall and crouched down saluting the Mapanji Alanjung.
"Please forgive a thousand if I interrupt Gusti Prince's conversation,
Bekel Warrior guard the gate of the palace and two soldiers Tumenggung Wahana guard please permission to face Gusti Prince. He said there was something important to report", said the gatekeeper of the Great Paseban Hall with great respect.
"Please them in" said Mapanji Alanjung immediately.
The gatekeeper of the Great Paseban Hall immediately worshiped the Mapanji Alanjung and retreated from the place. Not long after, the Bekel Warrior followed by Sarwono and Lumbar arrived at the grand paseban hall. They immediately worshiped Mapanji Alanjung, after worshiping they immediately sat cross-legged behind Rakryan Samarotsaha and Wulupaksi.
"Who brings the important news?
Speak immediately", said Mapanji Alanjung quickly.
"Hamba Gusti Prince, the,
Name of Sarwono's servant. The servant is the bodyguard of Tumenggung Wahana.
This is Gusti Prince, please,
Our arrival here is to report that Gusti Prabu Garasakan and Mapatih Dyah Bayunata have been killed in the battlefield" Sarwono said slowly.
WHATAAAAA???!!!
Everyone in the grand paseban hall was surprised not to play to hear reports from Sarwono, not least Samarotsaha and Wulupaksi. They all recognized the greatness of canuragan science and the power of Mapanji Garasakan as a knight. Being able to kill him, it was certain that that person had incredible martial skills.
"How could Father Prabu Garasakan be defeated?
Who beat him?", asked Mapanji Alanjung quickly. There was a trembling tone of voice coming out from the mouth of that Crown Prince of Jenggala Kingdom. Tone full of anger and resentment.
"The person is Panji Watugunung or better known by the name of Prince Jayengrana Gusti Prince.
He is the one who fought against Gusti Prabu Garasakan on the battlefield", Sarwono replied as he lowered his head.
"Bad!
The debt of life is paid for, the debt of blood is paid for blood.
Uncle Baratwana, he,
Prepare the Jenggala army. We're fighting Panjalu's forces. Watugunung must die at my hands", cried Mapanji Alanjung in anger.
Not yet had Mpu Baratwana who became Tumenggung Kahuripan speak, Rakryan Samarotsaha immediately spoke.
"Wait for Prince Nakmas,
We can't be reckless in this situation. If we directly hit the Panjalu troops led by the Watugunung Panji, we will only die silly in vain. Gusti Prabu Garasakan the powerful mandraguna just fell, let alone us whose martial arts is only the tip of Gusti Garasakan's nails.
This time, please listen to my words Nakmas Prince", Rakryan Samarotsaha cut in honor of Mapanji Alanjung.
"Please consider Gusti Prince,
For now Gusti Pangeran is the head of the kingdom of Jenggala. We as state servants will obey the orders of Gusti Prince but we must also be able to sort out which is more important in the future.
Please forgive thousands of mercy if the servant is presumptuous", said Mpu Baratwana while worshiping the Crown Prince of Jenggala Kingdom.
For a moment Mapanji Alanjung breathed a long breath.
Mmmmmm...
"Well what advice do you have to deal with this situation?", asked Mapanji Alanjung immediately. The young prince's views circulated on Samarotsaha and Mpu Baratwana.
"According to Uncle,
We'd better get out of Kahuripan's palace, Prince Nakmas. Right now our forces are not capable enough to withstand the attacks of Panjalu's forces. If we force ourselves to fight, of course the Isyana breed of Gusti Prabu Garasakan will be destroyed and Jenggala can be sure to fall in the power of Daha", replied Samarotsaha with a heavy voice. Although the cunning man was always selfish, but this time he thought about the fate of the next Jenggala kingdom.
"Right said Gusti Samarotsaha, Gusti Prince.
We must withdraw from the Kahuripan palace. We rearrange our powers outside the palace walls. When we are ready, we will attack Panjalu", Mpu Baratwana timpal said while worshiping.
Hmmmmmm
Again there was a long sigh from Mapanji Alanjung. Although not willing to leave the palace Kahuripan, but if it is too late then the end is the history of the kingdom of Jenggala. With a heavy heart, Mapanji Alanjung said,
"All right, you,
Tonight we also retreat from the Kahuripan palace. We build a defense east of Kahuripan in preparation to attack Panjalu!", said Mapanji Alanjung quickly.
And that night, there was a tremendous uproar inside the Kahuripan palace. They quickly left the Kahuripan Palace with their possessions.
Mapanji Alanjung stared at the gate of Kahuripan Palace for a moment before the train on the overlap moved away from the place.
"Kahuripan Palace, please,
I'll definitely come back to you".
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