The Ancestral Country
Traitors
The horse on Galungwangi continues to accelerate westward. After passing several women in Pakuwon Karangrejo, Galungwangi continued to pound his horse towards Alas Roban.
Passing the path that is covered with moss and wild shrub trees, Galungwangi horses continue to enter into the lush grove of trees that grow in Roban Alas.
After passing through the small river twice, there is a lodging in a small meadow in the middle of the Roban Alas. It was in the log cabin that Suryanata hid from the pursuit of the Panjalu soldiers.
Galungwangi continued to run his horse towards that place.
The four lodging guard soldiers immediately nodded when they saw Galungwangi's arrival.
Suryanata who was practicing martial arts immediately stopped his movement as soon as he saw the arrival of Galungwangi. The son of the Duke of Rajaputra immediately approached Galungwangi.
"Ah my brother Galungwangi,
It is only fitting that from this morning the bird of temple continues to chirp loudly on this jackfruit tree, apparently you are the one who came.
Come let's sit down", Suryanata asked as he stepped towards the front porch of the wooden hut where he lived. Galungwangi nodded in understanding and followed Suryanata's footsteps.
After they sat cross-legged on the floor of the foyer of the cottage, a soldier who served as a cook at the place immediately delivered a jug of drinking water for the thirst-busting Galungwangi.
The thick-bodied man immediately drank it quickly.
"What news do you need to tell me, Galungwangi? Looks like you really rushed to this place. Look at your clothes until they are random" Suryanata said as he looked at Galungwangi from head to toe.
"I'm sorry Gusti Prince, please,
I brought bad news. The Duchy of Yellow Flower has fallen into the hands of Prabu Jayengrana. Even Gusti Adipati Mpu Pamadi was killed by Prabu Jayengrana himself" Galungwangi reported quickly.
"What did you say??!!
How did that happen Galungwangi? Hadn't they been preparing far away days to face the Panjalu troops?", shocked that Suryanata had heard the news of the defeat of Kembang Kuning Duchy at the hands of Watugunung Panji. He really hopes big if his uncle is able to defeat Panji Watugunung so that he can return to the Daha palace.
"Hamba listen, the Panjalu troops slaughtered all Yellow Flower soldiers in the fort Semanding defense before finally storming the city of Kembang Kuning Duchy, Gusti Prince.
I saw with my own eyes that Prabu Jayengrana became a red giant and then split the body of Gusti Adipati Mpu Pamadi in two.
Gusti Prince could not stay in this place anymore. Too dangerous Gusti, because Tumenggung Gentiri has given up. Servant is worried that he will divulge the secret of the existence of Gusti Prince in this place" Galungwangi said while respecting Suryanata.
Mmmmmm...
"You are right, my brother Galungwangi..
We can't stay here long. Tomorrow morning we leave this place. I'm sure Tumenggung Gentiri will open his mouth about us here" said Suryanata who immediately ordered the soldiers of the lodging guard to be ready to leave the place.
The afternoon soon changed after the dusk disappeared from the western sky. A thin mist began to envelop the entire area of the deserted Roban Alas.
Suryanata sat on the porch floor of the log cabin where he lived for almost 2 full moons. Accompanied by Galungwangi and the four bodyguard soldiers, Suryanata seemed to think hard.
"Has Gusti Prince set out where we are going?", Galungwangi's voice broke the silence in that place.
"You don't want us to have to go back to Rajapura, Galungwangi. I believe Father Duke of Warasambu would still be willing to accept my presence in the palace.
But if the Roman Kanjeng refused, our last option would be to the Duchy of Saunggalah to ask for protection to Uncle Kartawisesa. I am sure Somawikarta will also accept my presence" Suryanata said as he stroked his thin mustache.
"That's Gusti Prince's best path. If we reach Saunggalah, then we are free because Saunggalah is the territory of the Kingdom of Galuh Pakuan.
Prabu Darmaraja would definitely not be happy if Prabu Jayengrana entered his territory to pursue Gusti Prince", there was a twinkle in Galungwangi's face. A speck of beautiful hope light flashed across the thick-bodied man's mind immediately.
"Don't have fun, Galungwangi.
Remember, the third empress of Prabu Jayengrana is Dewi Naganingrum, the youngest daughter of Prabu Darmaraja.
That means Prabu Jayengrana also has great power in Galuh Pakuan even though only daughter-in-law. Crown Prince Langlangbumi also thought twice if he wanted to block Jayengrana's intention to hunt me down" Suryanata said hesitantly.
Galungwangi immediately listens to Suryanata's words.
The night soon changed in the morning. The rooster tree is unpretentious signifies that soon the sun will rise in the eastern sky.
Dressed in the clothes of a commoner, Suryanata and Galungwangi immediately jumped on the backs of their horses. Followed by the four guard soldiers, they left the log cabin. Galungwangi immediately threw a torch on the roof of the log cabin.
The blaze quickly burned the roof of a wooden hut made of dry reeds. Black smoke rose high into the air.
Suryanata's entourage continues to drive his horse across the path in the middle of Roban's Pedestal. His only destination was the Duchy of Rajapura.
**
At the palace of Kembang Kuning Duchy, the new Watugunung Panji opened its eyes in shock with the arrival of Cempluk Rara Sunti.
Last night the Watugunung Panji did rest in the resting hall of Kadipaten Kembang Kuning. Cempluk Rara Sunti who was injured also received treatment from Dewi Srimpi. After taking the medicine and falling asleep, Dewi Srimpi left Cempluk Rara Sunti and moved to Panji Watugunung room.
"You are better, Dinda Sunti?", asked Panji Watugunung while rubbing his eyes. The Panjalu King evaporated widely several times. The fight against Adipati Mpu Pamadi really drained his energy.
"Gusti Prabu..
Kangmbok Srimpi took good care of me until my internal wounds healed quickly. Kangmbok Srimpi is great", replied Cempluk Rara Sunti with a sweet smile. Although still a little pale, Warok Surapati's daughter already looks better than yesterday.
"Where is Kangmbok Srimpi, Gusti Prabu?
Kog is not here?", Cempluk Rara Sunti circled his gaze around the bedroom and did not find Dewi Srimpi there.
"I just woke up Dinda Sunti, how do you know where she is?", Panji Watugunung immediately got up from his bed and was about to wash his face.
From the front, Dewi Srimpi brought a spoonful of warm water with some betel leaves in it.
"Where are you going Denmas Prabu? This is the washing water his face has been prepared" said Dewi Srimpi while lifting the clay spoon on the table beside the bed.
Panji Watugunung immediately followed the steps of the third concubine while looking at her beautiful face with a sweet smile.
"Dinda Srimpi why do you still bother preparing face wash water for me?
Are there not palace ladies?", asked Patugunung Panji later.
"I'm sorry Denmas, not that I don't believe the palace ladies here but we just conquered this area.
I only carry out my duties as a wife of Denmas, also the task given by Kangmbok Anggarawati to keep Denmas Prabu during this trip", replied Dewi Srimpi with a smile knot.
Hearing that answer Panji Watugunung smiled widely. The king of Panjalu immediately stroked the crown of the head of Dewi Srimpi. It turns out that Dewi Srimpi is a devoted wife to her husband. Panji Watugunung feels lucky to have her.
After bathing and dressing up like a king, Panji Watugunung immediately stepped towards the porch of the Yellow Duchy where the high officers of the Daha soldiers gathered there.
Each officer reported the latest state of affairs of the soldiers under his command.
After Senopati Dewangkara reported the situation of the Lasem soldiers, Tumenggung Ludaka's turn to report to Prabu Jayengrana.
"Please forgive a thousand Gusti Prabu,
Of the thousand members of the Lowo Bengi Army, there are 700 soldiers left behind. But before I beg for mercy Gusti Prabu, because he presumptuously ordered the subordinates to seek news about Suryanata", said Tumenggung Ludaka while respecting the Watugunung Panji.
"Where did you know that Suryanata was hiding around the Yellow Flower Duchy, Tumenggung Ludaka?
Please explain it to me", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.
"Please forgive Gusti Prabu,
As we herded the remaining Yellow Flower soldiers, I heard the prickly rafters about Suryanata's whereabouts. Then I asked Tumenggung Gentiri about this. Honestly, Tumenggung Gentiri told about Suryanata hiding in the Roban Alas, Gusti Prabu.
After receiving the news, I ordered 10 members of the Lowo Bengi Army led by Guwarsa to search for their whereabouts. Earlier this morning 4 of them had returned and told the servant that Guwarsa and his five companions were chasing after the trail of Suryanata heading towards Kalingga" Tumenggung Ludaka reported quickly.
Mmmmmm..
What is the ultimate goal of Suryanata is Rajapura? Wasn't he the son of the Duke of Rajapura?", Panji Watugunung stroked his chin slowly.
"It's probably like that, Dhimas Prabu Jayengrana.
What I am worried about is that the Duke of Warasambu will be affected by Suryanata's talk and participate in the rebellion against Daha", Senopati Warigalit soon said.
"For ever, Suryanata will be a thorn in the flesh for the security and order of the people of the Kingdom of Panjalu.
Ludo, .
Keep track of the direction of Suryanata's movement. Spread your Lowo Bengi troops to spread along the path to Rajapura. If you can catch Suryanata alive or dead.
Senopati Dewangkara's,
I order you to go to Kalingga. Send my newsletter to Duke Aghnibrata. Bring some selected soldiers to accompany your trip to Kalingga.
Do you understand?", said the Maharaja of Panjalu firmly.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu Jayengrana" said everyone present at the retreat hall of Kadipaten Kembang Kuning.
And thus, everyone moves according to the task that they each have.
While Tumenggung Ludaka and Senopati Dewangkara carried out their duties, Panjalu soldiers under the leadership of Senopati Warigalit began to build the city of Kembang Kuning Duchy which was affected by the recent war.
The residents of Kembang Kuning who had been frightened during the war, gradually dared to leave the house to continue their lives because there was a guarantee of security from the Panjalu soldiers. They breathed a sigh of relief because the Panjalu troops really arranged everything from the beginning again.
The big market began to be crowded again by traders who sold various needs of the residents of Kadipaten Kembang Kuning City.
Nyi Tepasan became the only major trader who was free to enter and enter the palace of Kembang Kuning Duchy. The beautiful woman is grateful to have had a good relationship with Prabu Jayengrana.
**
In one corner of the quiet forest, 5 people dressed in ordinary folk clothes were resting under a shady tree.
Their faces look tired after riding all day. They rested to feed their horses in order to be able to continue the journey.
Their runners seemed to enjoy the lush green grass on the banks of a small river near where they rested.
From the direction of the small river, appeared a person with the same clothes with a deathly pale face. He was Galungwangi, a loyal follower of Suryanata.
He approached Suryanata who was sitting under a shady tree while carrying a piece of goat cloth.
"We're in big trouble, Gusti Prince. This is critical", said Galungwangi while arranging his breath that stinged nasal. It looks like he just ran.
"What do you mean Galungwangi?
Try to explain", asked Suryanata while looking at Galungwangi's face that looks scared.
Galungwangi did not answer but extended a roll of goat skin to Suryanata. Soon Suryanata opened the goat skin. The look on Suryanata's face immediately pale to see the painting of his face on the goat skin sheet. It is clearly written that there is a great gift for all who can tell the existence of Suryanata life or death.
"Bad!
The longer the more insolent Jayengrana. We should get to Rajapura soon, Galungwangi. If not, we can be caught by the soldiers from Kalingga who want a big reward" said Suryanata who made everyone surprised. One of Suryanata's bodyguard soldiers began to be seen thinking about something.
They immediately prepared to leave the place. The group resumed their journey to Rajapura.
A Suryanata escort soldier named Wungkal continued to be in the last order of the group. While crossing the path that is near the edge of the forest, Si Wungkal silently stopped his horse footsteps and turned the horse in the other direction.
The members of Suryanata's entourage only realize that Wungkal disappeared as they exited the dense forest.
"Where is Wungkal?", asked Galungwangi to a soldier near him.
"Hamba doesn't know Gusti, from then on he rode the very rear right after we fed the horse" replied the guard soldier immediately.
Hmmmmmm
"Fuckers!!
Apparently he was tempted by the big prize promised by Jayengrana. Damn traitor!
Do you also want to be like the Wungkal?", Suryanata stared intently at the remaining 3 soldiers.
"We have always been loyal to Gusti Prince", they said simultaneously.
"Good then..
We must hurry towards Rajapura before the Panjalu soldiers catch us" said Suryanata who immediately got a nod of the head of his four followers.
They immediately kicked their horses across the highway towards Pakuwon Gedangan before finally reaching Kali Agung which became the boundary of the Duchy of Kalingga and Rajapura.
Meanwhile Si Wungkal after separating from the Suryanata group rushed to Pakuwon Sambang City which is north of Pakuwon Gedangan.
The thick-bodied man immediately headed towards the palace of Pakuwon Sambang. He who is tempted by the great gift promised by the Watugunung Panji hopes to be able to live more decent.
"My big gift came"
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