The Ancestral Country
Mpu Rikmajenar Power Design

"Devil Eye One, please,

Don't be rash in acting. You don't know what the power of Maharaja Panjalu is. If the previous king might not have survived in one of your moves, but if he might have been you who could not have survived his two waves", said Akuwu Martayuda who immediately recognized the one-eyed man in front of him immediately.

The One-Eye Devil did indeed stick out to the surface of the black faction warriors after the destruction of the Jerangkong Hill Padepokan along with the death of the Jerangkong Hill Devil and the God of Death from Black Mountain. Originating from the southern slopes of Mount Mandrageni in the Bhumi Sambara region, Akuwu Martayuda had to spend a lot to rent it. Fortunately, unlimited finances are given by Mpu Rikmajenar so he has no trouble paying for the services of the swordsman.

"Ah I'm not afraid of Gusti Akuwu..

I will smash the arrogant King's headstone with my Flame Gauge" the One-Eye Demon said with a wide grin.

Phuihhh..

"So much you're like the number one hotshot in the martial world, Eye One..

Is it true that you are that great?", said a beautiful woman with menor makeup like a tledek or a traveling entertainer. She was Nyi Kembang Selasih, a prominent black faction figure titled Satan the Female of the Cretaceous Mountain. The woman may be a beautiful woman aged 3 windu, but actually her age is much older than that. There are rumors circulating that Nyi Kembang Selasih drank the blood of a newborn baby as a condition of her ageless science.

"Take care of your mouth, Satan.

Even if we're a group with Gusti Akuwu but I don't mind if I told you to split your head. I still remember you killing my fellow students", The One-Eye Demon prepared to pull out the large machete stored in its sheath.

Ciiichhhhhh....

"Do you think I'm afraid of fighting you Eye One?

My Dragon Tail Whip is still able to split your body" said Nyi Kembang Selasih as she clasped the handle of her whip.

"Stop it enough!

Can't you guys get along for a second? Here is my uncle who paid you dearly. At least respect him", cried Akuwu Martayuda who immediately made the quarrel between the One-Eye Demon and the Female Demon of the Cretaceous Mountain stop.

"Kalamaruta, why are you silent?", Akuwu Martayuda turned to look at a thin sunken-eyed old man who was in the corner of the place but just looked down. Although his face was unclear as the tattered black robes of camping covered almost his entire face, yet a frightening look of eyes emanated from the old man's face.

Among the twelve heroes hired by Akuwu Martayuda, only a person with knowledge comparable to the One-Eye Devil and the Female Demon of the Cretaceous Mountain. He is Kalamaruta or also known as the Black Demit of the South Coast. He was actually not interested in becoming a hired swordsman Mpu Rikmajenar, but once he heard his opponent was Panji Watugunung, the long-saved flames of vengeance flared back. He wanted to avenge the defeat of Brotoseno, the son of Akuwu Tapa who became disabled due to Ajian Waringin Sungsang during the fight at Warok Surapati's home first.

Kalamaruta let out a cold snort while standing from his seat.

"If they are hard to manage, just kill them Gusti Akuwu..

Just make it dizzy" said Kalamaruta aka Black Demit from the South Coast as he glanced sharply at the One-Eye Demon and the Female Devil.

The One-Eye Demon only snorted loudly at the Black Demit's words from the South Coast, even though the Female Demon immediately threw a face away. They were aware against the Black Demit if they were not necessarily winning themselves, while the other warriors were not necessarily willing to help them.

Akuwu Martayuda breathed a sigh of relief as their debate ended. Akuwu Martayuda immediately turned his head towards Mpu Rikmajenar, waiting for the old man to speak up.

Mmmmmm..

"Hearing your big names, I believe you can defeat Prabu Jayengrana.

The news I heard, they were heading towards the Daha palace. I want you to intercept them here because if you get to Daha you can't break through the soldiers' defenses. Now they only led about 5 thousand soldiers and it was comparable to the soldiers prepared by Sumantri and Martayuda.

Martayuda my nephew will lead you in this task" said Mpu Rikmajenar while staring at the black warriors in front of him.

The black warriors were only beards and turned towards Akuwu Martayuda. Their eyes seemed to ask Akuwu Cempaka when they moved.

"I will tell you soon, because in 1 or 2 days at the latest, Prabu Jayengrana will reach this place", said Akuwu Martayuda while staring at the faces of the black warriors immediately.

After Mpu Rikmajenar was satisfied with what had been done by Akuwu Martayuda, the old man immediately invited Akuwu Martayuda to return to the palace of Pakuwon Cempaka.

Arriving at the palace of Pakuwon Cempaka, Mpu Rikmajenar and Akuwu Martayuda immediately entered the private place of the Akuwu. There was waiting for the head of Pakuwon Cempaka soldiers, Bekel Surenggana and a thick man who was the leader of the underground forces prepared by Mpu Rikmajenar, who was also a soldier, Sumantri who is also famous in the martial world as a Single Swordsman. Sumantri was the son of Akuwu Bendo in the Duchy of Muria who was killed in the rebellion of Duke Ratnapangkaja and Ranggawangsa the other day. Mpu Rikmajenar did gather those who were heartbroken at the Watugunung Panji as his underground troops. This power design has been compiled since the death of Ranggawangsa in the Duchy of Muria.

The two men immediately saluted Mpu Rikmajenar and Akuwu Martayuda.

"How are the troops you're leading Sumantri? Are they ready to face the Panjalu army?", asked Mpu Rikmajenar to Sumantri who was sitting cross-legged in front of him.

"Everything is ready to move Gusti Mahamantri..

Just waiting for orders from Gusti", said Sumantri while respecting Mpu Rikmajenar.

"Where did you put your people Sumantri?", Mpu Rikmajenar stared at the thin mustache man's face intently.

"They placed them along the banks of the Wulyu Gusti River..

All of them are 3 thousand warriors who have capable martial skills, one of them is able to defeat 2 to 3 soldiers at once", Sumantri replied as if understanding the gaze of Mpu Rikmajenar's eyes.

"The best order of your people Sumantri, I don't want any failure in this task.

Because if it fails, the Panjalu troops will hunt us like they hunted Prince Suryanata", said Mpu Rikmajenar while staring deep into the blue sky outside the roof of the palace building Pakuwon Cempaka.

"Uncle Mahamantri no longer need to worry. I'm sure we can defeat Panjalu's army which is not that big. Surenggana has also prepared 1000 soldiers to help our plan.

Beside the underground forces led by Sumantri, we still have the high-scientific warriors we visited.

No matter what Panji Watugunung, he must be troubled against them all. I'm sure it's Uncle", said Akuwu Martayuda in a fiery tone.

From outside Bajong, Sampung and Gombang entered the room. After respecting Mpu Rikmajenar and Akuwu Martayuda, they sat cross-legged neatly.

"However Jong?

Are the supplies you prepared neatly arranged?", asked Mpu Rikmajenar to Bajong, his idling.

"Please forgive Gusti Mahamantri,

According to Gusti Mahamantri's orders we have prepared everything well in the eastern city of Pakuwon. Is it necessary for Gusti Mahamantri to check it?", Bajong said while paying respect to Mpu Rikmajenar.

"No need to Jong. I trust you completely.

Martayuda,

I leave it all up to you to act. Do it quickly. Don't let it fail. I'm going home to Daha waiting for some good news from you. We must not be seen working together.

Once this works, I will appoint Prince Sambu as King of Panjalu. That weak prince wouldn't dare mess with me.

Right now after I guarantee you all will occupy high positions in the Daha palace" said Mpu Rikmajenar with a smile.

Akuwu Martayuda, Sumantri and Bekel Surenggana nodded in understanding.

It was late in the afternoon when Mpu Rikmajenar immediately took a horse carriage towards Daha. With escorted by several soldiers and his loyal avenging.

While passing through the border road of Pakuwon Cempaka to the pier crossing on the Wulyu River, Sampung threw a small knife towards a small house door near the boundary of Pakuwon Cempaka.

Shreeeeettttthhh!!

Knives stuck in the door. Sampung smiled thinly and then continued his journey following the steps of Mpu Rikmajenar.

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Dusk begins to descend at Pakuwon Semanding palace. A red color that slowly disappeared on the horizon. Change the orange color for a moment and then change the dark night.

Bats start to come out of their nests to feed. Crickets and grasshoppers singing unpretentiously signifies that the night has come down in the area of Pakuwon Semanding palace.

After the rebellion of Adipati Mpu Pamadi, Akuwu Semanding Palgunadi directly faced the palace Kembang Kuning to declare his loyalty to the Maharaja of Panjalu. Actually, not all residents of Kembang Kuning Duchy supported the efforts of the rebellion of Duke Mpu Pamadi, but they were powerless to refuse to give the produce and young men who were made as soldiers.

That night Panji Watugunung and the Panjalu soldiers deliberately stayed at Pakuwon Semanding palace. He wanted to know the way Akuwu Palgunadi expressed his support and loyalty to her.

"His Majesty Maharaja Panjalu was asked to be present at the Pakuwon Semanding Palace boga gym" said the voice of the palace lady in court politely from outside the door of the rest room.

"Wait a minute.

Gusti Prabu Jayengrana still dress up. You can go back first" replied Cempluk Rara Sunti without opening the door of the rest room.

"Hamba understands" said the palace ladyboy as she passed to Pakuwon Semanding's boga gym. Akuwu Palgunadi immediately called the palace lady with a gesture of his right hand. The palace attendant came closer.

"How does Gusti Prabu answer?", asked Akuwu Palgunadi immediately. Inside the gymnasium room the high ranking officers of Panjalu soldiers had gathered waiting for their lord's arrival.

"She's still dressing up Gusti Akuwu. Servant asked first", replied the lady-in-waiting politely.

"Why are you so stupid? You should have just waited there.

Huftttt, you help your other friends. I will be there myself", said Akuwu Palgunadi who immediately walked towards the guest rest hall, leaving the palace lady in confusion.

Akuwu Palgunadi immediately stood in front of Panji Watugunung's resting room, waiting for the door to open.

Krrriiiieeeeeeeeetttth..

The Watugunung banner came out of the room followed by Dewi Srimpi and Cempluk Rara Sunti. He stared in wonder at Akuwu Palgunadi.

"Why are you there Ki Kuwu? Didn't the palace lady have already told you?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu. Servant servant still stupid do not know the manners of the palace.

Gusti Prabu Jayengrana has been waiting for by all officers in the gym. Please forgive me if I am not polite", replied Akuwu Palgunadi while respecting the Watugunung Panji.

Panji Watugunung just smiled faintly hearing Akuwu Semanding's words.

That night they enjoyed a dinner prepared by Akuwu Palgunadi in honor of the Panjalu warriors.

After dinner was over, Panji Watugunung and his two wives immediately returned to rest.

Demung Gumbreg, Tumenggung Ludaka, Tumenggung Landung and Tumenggung Jarasanda gathered in front of the Pakuwon Semanding resting hall like their old habits that maintain the existence of the Watugunung Panji. That is why they have always been loyal servants of the King of Panjalu because they have been together for a long time since they were in the Garuda Panjalu Army.

Gumbreg continued to flip young corn over the fireplace made to ward off the cold and the approaching mosquitoes.

"Indeed you are still hungry Mbreg?", asked Tumenggung Landung to Demung Gumbreg beside him. Not yet had Gumbreg answer, Ludaka immediately replied.

"He's a rubber stomach Ndung, wants to eat as much as you want to stay hungry.

Tuh see the belly that looks like a buffalo bunting", mocked Ludaka with a smile knot.

"Fuck you Lu..

Who did you say looked like a bunting buffalo? My stomach from a long time ago is also like this", Gumbreg snorted annoyed at the ridicule of his closest friend.

"Yes that you are,

Look at all the stomachs of other friends where there are distended like you?", Ludaka's answer made Gumbreg observe the bodies of his other friends.

"It's also your talk Lu..

Ah I don't care. The important thing is Dhek Jum love me", Gumbreg immediately eat the grilled corn that is still hot. Because too rushed to eat, soot that sticks to grilled corn is attached to the face of Gumbreg.

Haha..

Ludaka, Landung and Jarasanda immediately laughed out loud looking at Gumbreg's face filled with black soot. Gumbreg stopped eating his grilled corn while staring at his friends.

"What's so funny? Why are you laughing like crazy in the market?", look at Gumbreg's face full of confusion.

"Let's look at Mbreg hahaha" Ludaka said, laughing. Gumbreg immediately ran towards the water barrel in the corner of the place. The bright full moon light makes Gumbreg see his face look black.

Just as Gumbreg was about to wash his face, an arrow shot rapidly towards him.

Shrrrienggg...

A shadow flashed quickly and grabbed the arrow that almost hit Gumbreg's neck.

Everyone was surprised to see all of this. They quickly ran towards Gumbreg.

They saw Senopati Warigalit holding the arrow. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief to see Gumbreg survived.

"Gusti Senopati, there is a letter", point Landung at the base of the arrow held Warigalit.

Senopati Panjalu was just realized that there was a letter there. Hunt him he stepped towards the lamp that was on the porch pole in front of the resting hall.

'Be careful at Pakuwon Cempaka. There's an ambush prep"

Thus the sound of writing on the white cloth at the base of the arrow.

"We have to report this to Gusti Prabu Jayengrana" said Senopati Warigalit who got a nod of the head from Tumenggung Ludaka, Landung and Jarasanda.

The smell of stinging foul scent around the place was like the scent of human pee.

Everyone immediately turned their heads towards Demung Gumbreg who was still trembling beside the water barrel. Ludaka immediately said,

"You wet the Mbreg?"

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