The Ancestral Country
Refugees from Kahuripan

"Just accuse us of being robbed! "

yell Sekar Mayang growled

"We're just travelers who happen to pass by, though,

If you're not criminals, show me your nose sticks"

Kresekkk..

A few moments later came some shadows walking closer to Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang.

Nearby, 3 women, 2 young men, 3 middle-aged men and a long black-haired grandfather were mixed in white with a sword hanging from his waist.

"I'm sorry, nisanak,

I'm just being vigilant.

This forest used to be a notorious den of robbers" said the old man

"Include me, I'm Sarwana. The travel bodyguard of the Karsa Magistrate" said the old grandfather as he pointed at a middle-aged man dressed in silk

If you can tell, what's the name of the two nisanak?"

"I'm Sekar Mayang, and this is my sister Ratna Pitaloka" said Sekar Mayang as he jumped down from his horse

"Where are the two kids going?"

"We want to go to the Bracelets" replied Sekar Mayang

"It just so happens that we're in line. Let's take a rest together"

Ratna Pitaloka then looked at Sekar Mayang who nodded then led their horse, and tethered to a small tree

They then sat in a circle in front of the campfire.

The Karsa scout then asked one of the women in his entourage to prepare a meal and serve it.

"Thank you, no need to bother" said Sekar Mayang

"Ah it's okay nisanak, we're in line, it's natural we help each other" he said

Karsa Juragan.

After the meal, Ki Sarwana approached Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang

"Where are these two children from, and what is the purpose for the Bracelets?

Sorry if I was presumptuous" said Ki Sarwana heartedly, seeing the grooming of the two women was clear that they were warriors. Especially when they were attacked in the darkness, they easily avoided.

"We are from Padas Padas Putih Ki, we have an important purpose to carry out the duties of our teacher" replied Ratna Pitaloka without explaining their purpose to the Bracelets..

"If the Ki Sarwana troupe has any purpose to the Bracelets??"

Hearing the name Padepokan Padas Putih, Ki Sarwana was surprised. The padepokan is famous for his students who became martial arts world champions. The old grandfather's face was relieved.

Huhhhhh

Ki Sarwana let out a long sigh

"We are from Kahuripan nisanak, if more clearly let the Karsa Juragan explain"

The Karsa scribe then said,

"I was a merchant in Kahuripan nisanak. We are there to prosper. But after the capital moved to Dahanapura our life became difficult. But we still survive in Kahuripan.

After the news broke the kingdom, and Kahuripan became the royal capital again we were very excited.

Our old life is back again. But all that was just empty wishful thinking.

After the new ruler in Kahuripan came, our lives were very difficult. High taxes and strict security, make it difficult for us to work"

Juragan Karsa then let out a long sigh while glaring far away, then continued his words.

"Finally we can not stand, every time we are squeezed by soldiers on behalf of the ruler. We decided to leave Kahuripan. We heard from the passing merchants, life in Dahanapura was very prosperous, especially in the area of Bracelets.

Finally we sold all our existing treasures as a provision for the journey to the Bracelets. But someone reported us. They say we're traitors. Then we hid while moving at night avoiding the Kahuripan soldiers who continued to hunt us, until we finally reached this forest.

That's how our story nisanak" said the photographer Karsa closed the story of his trip.

Ratna Pitaloka was bearded while Sekar Mayang looked at the Karsa master while chewing food

"So the purpose of the children all to the Bracelets, want to find a livelihood there?" ask Sekar Mayang.

"True nisanak, we do not want to live in Kahuripan anymore." replied Juragan Karsa sure.

"What if the two nisanak escort our entourage? Like his nisanak both have martial abilities"

Sekar Mayang turned towards Ratna Pitaloka

"Don't worry, I'll give you a wage once I get to the Bracelets" continued Karsa"

"How's Kangmbok? Just follow said Kangmbok Pitaloka" , Sekar looked at Ratna Pitaloka asking for an answer.

Ratna Pitaloka paused for a moment

"Okay, there's nothing to lose. The more friends, the better"

Juragans Karsa and Ki Sarwana smiled with relief at Ratna Pitaloka's reply.

That night they rested quietly in the small forest until morning.

Arriving morning

Ratna Pitaloka awoke when the sun had not yet appeared on the eastern horizon.

Sekar Mayang is still engrossed in sleep hugging her bundle of cloth.

While the Karsa Juragan troupe is ready to continue the journey.

"Darling, awake!"

"Ah is still the morning Kangmbok, Mayang is still sleepy", replied Sekar Mayang without opening his eyes

"Basic kebo, wake up...

The group is about to leave"

hurriedly got up and rubbed his eyes.

Then take the office skin filled with water, wash his face..

"Why didn't Kangmbok Pitaloka wake me up?" protested Sekar Mayang.

"I've been back and forth waking you up, but you sleep like a kebo" replied Ratna Pitaloka while tidying up her clothes and clothes..

Hehehehe

Sekar Mayang. He also realized that sleep was difficult to wake up.

The two of them then put a bundle of cloth on their horses. While the Karsa Scouts, began to enter the horse carriage.

Only Ki Sarwana and a middle-aged man rode a horse in front, while Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang were in the back of a horse carriage.

The group drove down the forest-splitting road to Pakuwon Bandar.

Arriving at Pakuwon City, the group continued to move across the streets. At the end of the road, they stopped at a restaurant.

They go in there, fill their stomachs and buy supplies. After eating, they hurried to continue their journey.

The gate of Pakuwon Bandar is no longer visible, disappearing as they enter the hill bend leading to the Bracelets.

"Ki Sarwana, how much longer do we get to the Bracelets?", asked Sekar Mayang.

Ki Sarwana was silent for a moment like counting something.

"If the weather is good and there are no disturbances, in 3 days we arrive at the Bracelets.

We do not need to enter Dahanapura, we pass through the area just so that it is faster"

If we enter the capital, we have to pass through a nisanak-coated guard, it will hinder the journey" explained Ki Sarwana.

Sekar Mayang only beards while Ratna Pitaloka silently said nothing. His thoughts were only fixated on Watugunung who might already be in the Bracelets.

**

It has been almost a week Watugunung Panji lived in the prince. As the prospective daughter-in-law of the Duke of Seloageng, he was really spoiled by the all-servants of the Duchy of Seloageng.

His handsome face, really became his own talk among the people of the city of Seloageng Duchy.

Goddess Anggarawati also never separated from her side, making everyone jealous of them.

That afternoon they walked the street in the market near the town square Square.4 bodyguards followed their steps. Watugunung actually forbade them but could not bear to see the guards begged to be allowed to follow because the guards of the duchy were threatened by the Duke of Seloageng. If there is anything with the prospective ghost, they will be be beheaded.

Everyone who passed by Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati glanced in envy at them.

"The Princess is really lucky huh?

Her husband-to-be handsome not keluliran"

"Yes, it's really envious...."

"They're a matching couple, a handsome guy who's a pretty girl"

"I want a husband like that too,

I'm willing to be his concubine.."

Various envious remarks flowed from the mouth of the girl's mouth who passed by Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati.

Anggarawati bend her face to hear the speech, her heart is hot not playing, while Panji Watugunung cuek only.

"Guards, we return to the Duchy's palace!"

Dewi Anggarawati immediately pulled Watugunung's hand away from the market and rushed towards the prince.

4 guards followed their steps.

"What's Dinda? Why pout so", said Watugunung when he arrived at the son

"The back when it comes out don't smile why? Remember the brother already has a prospective wife, keep the feelings of the prospective wife Kakang.

Do not show off fondness in public can not? Already have a beautiful wife candidate still a spread of charm to and fro, basic have no feelings", cerocos Dewi Anggarawati ketus

"You too, you shouldn't let that itchy female approach my future husband. Do you want me to report to the Duke's father if you fail to do your duty? Do you want to be chopped off your heads? ", the nagging Goddess Anggarawati pointed to the duchy guards accompanying them

Watugunung banner and 4 bodyguards gawked at the nagging of Goddess Anggarawati

'This is a woman why?'

batin Panji Watugunung

Just want to open your mouth, the cerocos of Dewi Anggarawati is back heard

"Wugunung's back so men don't be so fond of antics. Remember kang, the future wife faithfully accompany. Face-to-face with the same wife-to-be"

The face of Goddess Anggarawati is really tangled

"When anyone dares to approach my future husband, I make sure you are immediately punished by the Duke's Father. You guys understand no?"

The four pale guards heard the word punishment.

In their hearts they think.

'Gusti princess of the market demon kesambet seems to'

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