The Ancestral Country
Kebih Plan

"Old man?

What do you mean by saying that, Dinda Srimpi? Isn't your father a Koro centipede?", asked Panji Watugunung who was confused by the talk of his third concubine.

Hearing that question the cries of Goddess Srimpi instantly broke. Cempluk Rara Sunti immediately approached the beautiful woman with a question mark.

"What is this Gusti Prabu?

Why does Kangmbok Srimpi cry?", ask Cempluk Rara Sunti to make Panji Watugunung to scratch their heads.

"I don't know Dinda Sunti..

He said he wanted to find his parents. As far as I know, Dinda Srimpi's father was Uncle Koro's centipede. That's why I was confused by his talk", said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Yes, let Kangmbok Srimpi calm down first. I will accompany him. Gusti Prabu please finish business with the Panjalu soldiers first", said Cempluk Rara Sunti with a sweet smile. Patugunung Panji immediately understood. The Panjalu King immediately stepped towards his high-ranking soldiers who had gathered together.

The Watugunung banner circulated his gaze to the high-ranking officers of the Daha warriors before him. Some people such as Tumenggung Ludaka and Senopati Warigalit appear to have serious injuries.

"We make camp over there.. Our circumstances do not allow us to continue the journey.

Gumbreg, though,

Set up tent tents with adjacent positions. Don't be too far away.

Scenic,

You take care of the bodies of our brother's brother. Bury it properly. For the bodies of the enemy soldiers, collect and burn them", the Watugunung Panji said immediately.

Demung Gumbreg and Tumenggung Landung immediately worshiped at the Watugunung Panji and rushed to carry out the tasks given to them.

"Then what about this gibber, Gusti Prabu?", asked Tumenggung Jarasanda while throwing the body of Akuwu Martayuda who was tied to a rope. Akuwu Pakuwon Cempaka's face was full of bruises and bruises due to the beating of Gumbreg and Jarasanda earlier. There were traces of blood drying at the corner of Pakuwon Cempaka's ruler's lips. Akuwu Martayuda was helplessly rolled on the ground.

Mmmmmm...

"Force him to tell the truth. If he keeps his mouth shut, torture him to death. If he speaks honestly, then I will determine what punishment I deserve to give him", ordered Watugunung Panji who got a nod of the head from Jarasanda and Tumenggung Ludaka. Jarasanda immediately grabbed Akuwu Martayuda's hair and took him away from the place.

"While the sick and wounded are encouraged to rest. Save your energy because the trip back to Daha is still far away" said Panji Watugunung soon.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu" said the high-ranking officers of Daha soldiers simultaneously. They immediately disbanded.

Bekel Pakuwon Semanding warrior, Kontring, immediately worshiped at Panji Watugunung.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu Jayengrana,

Sorry if we are a little late to come to this place" Bekel Kontring said respectfully to Panji Watugunung.

"I should be thanking you for your help, Bekel Pakuwon Semanding.

Without your help, these vandals would have escaped and wreak havoc again in the Panjalu region.

I'm asking you to call Akuwu Palgunadi here. I want to talk to him", the command of the Watugunung Panji that makes Bekel Kontring immediately worship at the Watugunung Panji and passed from his presence.

That afternoon the supply soldiers under the direction of Demung Gumbreg were also helped by the soldiers of Pakuwon Semanding set up tent tents on the edge of Soka Forest but slightly away from the place of battle. With shoulder to shoulder in work, they quickly completed the task so that the injured Panjalu soldiers could be treated properly.

As for Tumenggung Landung led the healthy Panjalu soldiers digging a large hole to bury thousands of Panjalu soldiers who died in the ambush. There was a deep weeping and sadness to see the new comrade become a hero in the immediate suppression of the rebellion of Duke Mpu Pamadi must be the victim of the rotten intentions of a man who had a grudge against the House of Isyana.

After burying the bodies of his friends, the Panjalu soldiers immediately collect the corpses of the members of the ambush forces and burn them in one corner of the Soka Forest so as not to become a hotbed of disease and plague. The stinging smell of the nose from the burning of human bodies makes the air in their place so disturbed. The flames continued to burn until the bodies of all members of the ambush force were reduced to ashes.

In the afternoon, Akuwu Palgunadi's entourage came to the camp of the Panjalu soldiers along with Bekel Kontring and several Pakuwon Cempaka soldiers who escorted him.

Panji Watugunung received them in a large tent that was separated from her resting place so as not to disturb the comfort of Dewi Srimpi who was in a mess of her mind because of the revelation of her identity which had been a secret of life brought to death by the Koro centipede.

Akuwu Palgunadi immediately worshiped at the Watugunung Panji after entering the big tent. The ruler of Pakuwon Semanding palace immediately sat cross-legged on the ground covered with pandan leaf mats. Bekel Kontring immediately followed the leader's steps.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu,

Please advise Gusti Prabu Jayengrana on what makes the servant asked to face Gusti Prabu", said Akuwu Palgunadi while respecting the Watugunung Panji sitting on a wooden chair covered with tiger skin.

"I'm very grateful for your support, Akuwu Palgunadi.

The help you gave me was very useful. I appreciate it very much", Panji Watugunung immediately smiled faintly staring at that Akuwu Semanding.

"It is appropriate for the servant to help Gusti Prabu Jayengrana to bring order to the law and security of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

Palgunadi could only provide a small favor to Gusti Prabu", Akuwu Palgunadi replied respectfully.

"I don't doubt your loyalty Ki Kuwu..

The soldiers of Panjalu many who were injured until in the next 2 or 3 days could not continue the journey home to Daha. That's why I want to ask you for help once again.

Please give me the groceries for the needs of the Panjalu soldiers as well as the healers from Semanding along with the medicines. In exchange you do not have to pay earth taxes and tributes to the Daha government for 2 sari sengkala.

Are you willing to help me, Ki Kuwu?", Panji Watugunung stared at Akuwu Palgunadi's face immediately.

"Without the rewards I received, Pakuwon Semanding was ready to help all the needs of the Panjalu soldiers who camped here Gusti Prabu..

This is a manifestation of our loyalty to the Kingdom of Panjalu", Akuwu Palgunadi replied immediately.

Panji Watugunung smiled widely when he heard the answer from Akuwu Palgunadi. He was increasingly convinced that the Yellow Flower region would return peacefully after the rebellion of Duke Mpu Pamadi.

After receiving the pisowanan Akuwu Palgunadi, Panji Watugunung immediately rushed towards the large tent that became his resting place.

Inside the large tent, Dewi Srimpi appears moping. Nyi Sekar Selasih's words really broke his mind. Cempluk Rara Sunti can only entertain Dewi Srimpi who has been considered as a sister by Warok Surapati's daughter. Seeing the arrival of the Watugunung Panji, Dewi Srimpi immediately ran and hit the body of the Watugunung Panji. Because the only place to pour out his heart is only the King of Panjalu.

Patugunung banner immediately stroked the hair of Goddess Srimpi who was jet black.

While still hugging the body of Dewi Srimpi, Panji Watugunung sits himself on his bed.

"Dinda Srimpi doesn't have to be sad..

The destiny of human life no one knows. In the rules of the game of fate of Sang Hyang Tunggal, we are only puppets that follow every story path that has been determined by the puppeteer.

I promise, once we get to Daha I'll find out about Dinda Srimpi's parents.

Dinda happy now?", Panji Watugunung staring at the beautiful face of Dewi Srimpi.

The loyal third concubine of Panji Watugunung accompanied every trip of the Maharaja of Panjalu smiled and nodded.

"Denmas Prabu promise?", asked Dewi Srimpi immediately. The pinky of his right hand is raised in front of the Watugunung Panji.

"Yes I promise Dinda", replied Panji Watugunung as he hooked the little finger of his third concubine immediately.

Cempluk Rara Sunti smiled at the behavior of her husband and her honey.

That night the Panjalu soldiers rested quietly after a heavy day by betting their lives.

**

Nun far to the east, the Senopati Narapraja forces who controlled Kahuripan City moved back towards Daha after getting a letter from Watugunung Panji after making a deal with Dewi Kilisuci.

Now they have entered the territory of the Duchy of Matahun which became the territory of Duke Maitreya.

Their arrival in Matahun City received a standing welcome from Duke Maitreya who was a former comrade-in-arms of Senopati Narapraja.

"Welcome to the palace of the Duchy of Matahun, Kakang Senopati Narapraja..

At the end of this I see you are more and more contained hehehehe", said Duke Maitreya while chuckling little to see the appearance of Senopati Narapraja who was slightly fat as usual.

Senopati her work was against the rebels while I was assigned to eat and sleep alone in Kahuripan City by Gusti Prabu Jayengrana. How do I not try swelling?", said Senopati Narapraja who was greeted with laughter by Duke Maitreya.

"Let's Kakang, let's talk in a private room. I want to talk a lot of important things with Kakang Narapraja", said Duke Maitreya with a smile. The two old friends immediately stepped into the duke's private room beside the grand paseban hall of the Duchy of Matahun.

After the two of them sat cross-legged in the duke's private room, the Matahun regional ruler Duke Maitreya immediately opened a conversation.

"Look at Kakang, please,

I actually disagree with Gusti Prabu Jayengrana's action to withdraw Kakang Narapraja from the city of Kahuripan. However, I still could not trust fully in the descendants of Mapanji Garasakan. They are cunning people", said Duke Maitreya while staring at the face of Senopati Narapraja.

"I am too, Adhi Maitreya..

I am also convinced that Gusti Prabu Jayengrana's action to withdraw this Panjalu army because of the request of Goddess Kilisuci, not his personal desire.

Although we do not agree, but at least there is a guarantee of peace that we might enjoy even though I do not know how long" said Senopati Narapraja with a long sigh.

"With the withdrawal of Panjalu's forces from Kahuripan, Matahun will be the easternmost area directly adjacent to Jenggala Kakang..

Inevitably, I must increase the ability of the Matahun soldiers if at any time Jenggala attacked again towards Panjalu", Duke Maitreya stroked his mustache which began to thicken.

"Hehehe...

That is why Gusti Prabu Jayengrana raised you to be Duke Matahun Maitreya's younger brother. This is where his cleverness sets the pace in action", Senopati Narapraja smiles meaningfully.

"What do you mean Kakang Narapraja? I don't understand at all", Duke Maitreya looked at Senopati Narapraja's face with questions.

"Are you this.. So long followed Gusti Prabu Jayengrana but still not memorized by his thoughts.

Now try to hear Maitreya's sister. Gusti Prabu Jayengrana is willing to let go of Kahuripan because you're in the right place here. Gusti Prabu is just like playing chess. Take a step back but also prepare a huge defensive fortress to stand guard. I'm told to stand down, replace you on guard. Gusti Prabu Jayengrana really trusts you and me as the fortress of Panjalu.

Cook you do not understand this tactic?", hear the words of Senopati Narapraja, Duke of Maitreya gawking.

"So so Gusti Prabu Jayengrana has prepared a step like this far away Kakang day?

I was not aware of it" said Duke Maitreya, scratching his head.

"It was Gusti Prabu Jayengrana, Maitreya's sister. You who are usually smart to study things are not aware of Gusti Prabu's thoughts.

Panjalu is really lucky to have a king who has a far-sighted forward" said Senopati Narapraja who was greeted with a nod of the head by Duke Maitreya.

After being satisfied to talk with the Duke of Maitreya, Senopati Narapraja retreated to rest. Tomorrow morning he must continue his journey towards the capital Dahanapura.

**

Mpu Rikmajenar clenched tightly with anger. His teeth were cluttered withstanding the fiery turmoil of vengeance upon hearing the news from the person he was assigned to observe the ambush situation at Pakuwon Cempaka.

He knew sooner or later Panji Watugunung would soon catch him after Martayuda opened his mouth about his involvement in the assassination attempt on Prabu Jayengrana on the edge of the Soka Forest.

"Fuck up!

Basic useless! Doing a task like this is not wise! Regret me paying dearly for garbage like you" said Mpu Rikmajenar with anger. Angrily he kicked the small table beside the wooden chair he was sitting on in the porch of his residence.

Bruuuuaaaakkkkhh!!

The teak table was immediately shattered by the kick of Mpu Rikmajenar. Both the news anchor and Bajong the idler bowed his head deeply to avoid the eyes of Mpu Rikmajenar who seemed to want to vent his frustration.

Silent moment.

Bajong timidly spoke slowly without daring to look at the face as old as Mpu Rikmajenar.

"Well, what are our next steps, Gusti Mahamantri? Prabu Jayengrana will definitely not let us go because I believe Akuwu Martayuda must be open mouth about us" said Bajong with his head down.

Mmmmmm..

"That's also my mind, Jong. I have to go south. Duke Kalang is my old friend. He must be willing to help me. At least he can find me a safe hiding place.

Or I can go to Singhapura. I have a brother who can be my place to hide. Prabu Jayengrana could not be there because it was Jenggala territory, while he had made a deal with Dewi Kilisuci to make peace with the descendants of Mapanji Garasakan.

Yeah, it looks like going to Singhapura is the best option for me next.

Bajongs, bajongs,

Prepare all the necessities. Bring the precious things we can bring to Singhapura. Do it secretly, do not attract the attention of Mapatih Jayakerti. Tomorrow night we leave for Singhapura.

But to distract Mapatih Jayakerti, I have prepared a plan that can make us run away without being caught", a wide grin grin was engraved on Mpu Rikmajenar's face.

Bajong and Gombang looked at each other for a moment before speaking.

"What is Gusti Mahamantri planning?", asked Bajong quickly.

Mpu Rikmajenar his eyes flashed before speaking.

"We're burning down Daha Castle"

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