The Ancestral Country
Grepaksenthe and the Society of Owls

Mpu Rikmajenar continued to whip up the horse-drawn carriage in his ride. He drove the horse as fast as he could to leave Kotaraja Daha.

Bajong and Gombang as well as 4 personal guards Mpu Rikmajenar also drove his horse eastward. After exiting the border of Kotaraja Daha, they turn right on the fork because the straight is Kadiri City. Daha and Kadiri are separated by only 2 big women. Mpu Rikmajenar group continues to move through the dark night with lighting lamps and torches. Half the moonlight also helped their escape.

While Mpu Rikmajenar hastily headed south, Kotaraja Daha who was shocked by the fire made the Panjalu soldiers who were around the Daha palace flock to the palace. They work hand in hand to help extinguish the blazing fire. Although some of the palace property can be saved but almost half of the palace buildings were destroyed in the despot red.

The residents of Kotaraja Daha also came to see the situation that shook the entire city of Dahanapura.

Prabu Jayengrana's five wives continue to witness the devastating firefighting effort. Although they survived, but Ayu Galuh who long inhabited the palace was crying as he pleased. There are many beautiful memories with the Emperor of Samarawijaya in that place.

"Here is Nimas the Queen,

You don't need to cry about this place. We are lucky to survive death. Be patient Nimas Ratu Panjalu", said Dewi Anggarawati while hugging the right shoulder of Ayu Galuh who leaned on his left shoulder.

"But Kangmbok Anggarawati, this place is a memory with Kanjeng Romo Prabu Samarawijaya.

I I love this place hiks hiks..", Ayu Galuh sobbed softly while hugging the small body of Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa.

"You need not be discouraged Nimas the Queen..

Later we ask Kakang Watugunung to rebuild this palace. You better deal with your grief, try to see the Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa. Make him a cure for grief in your heart. I believe this little prince can make you smile" said Dewi Anggarawati with a tone of admiration.

Hearing the words of Dewi Anggarawati, Ayu Galuh immediately turned to the cute face of Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa.

"Biyung Latu don't cry huh? Later Jayawalsa for the balu palace for Biyung Latu", said Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa as if he knew the sadness of his mother's heart.

Ayu Galuh immediately smiled faintly at the words of Panji Watugunung's son. Immediately he kissed the little prince's forehead with anxiety.

"Tejo Laksono will help Kanjeng Romo to make a beautiful palace for Biyung Galuh. Tejo Laksono promised Biyung Galuh", said Panji Tejo Laksono while nodding with confidence.

The cuteness of the two sons of Panji Watugunung immediately made the grief of the wives of Panji Watugunung subside. They smiled faintly staring at the manner of the two little princes.

Mayang stroked his belly which began to grow bigger while smiling to himself.

"Teh Mayang, naon ie smile smile scarecrow wae?", asked Dewi Naganingrum who made the second concubine Panji Watugunung was swerving fiercely towards Naganingrum.

"You're why the hell can't see anyone happy just a little, Princess Sunda?

You see Prince Jayawarsa and Prince Tejo Laksono. Surely my son will be as handsome and as blanket as them", said Sekar Mayang while stroking his stomach.

"Eleuh..

Eta Pangeran Jayawarsa same little prince mah is certainly handsome, people are ambu na women are meek.

Different with Sekar Mayang Tea. Meni ferociously pisan wae sama brother", Oceh Naganingrum while inching away from Sekar Mayang.

"What did you say Princess Sunda? Try to repeat once again", Sekar Mayang growled at the words of Dewi Naganingrum.

"Kangmbok Mayang, stop.. We are in an atmosphere like this, do not make a mess", Dewi Anggarawati mediate the debate Sekar Mayang and Dewi Naganingrum.

"But the Spoiled Princess, she..."

Not yet Sekar Mayang continued his talk has been cut by Anggarawati again.

"Naganingrum is just kidding, don't take Kangmbok's heart. Do you want Kakang Watugunung's son to be grumpy because you can't be joked?", hearing the words Sekar Mayang immediately fell silent for a moment.

Prabu Jayengrana's five wives continued to watch the blazing flames.

Mapatih Jayakerti, who had just arranged for Panjalu soldiers to continue working to extinguish the fire, walked closer to Prabu Jayengrana's five wives.

Emanated a tired look on the face of the warangka of the Panjalu government.

"Please forgive Gusti the Queen of three, also Gusti the Concubine of both..

Please pray to rest at the Daha Patihan. Fire business and palace property will be handled as best as possible. Gusti you guys don't have to worry.

Let Gusti deliver to Kepatihan", said Mapatih Jayakerti while respecting them.

"Uncle Mapatih Jayakerti,

Please find my mother and Suri Daha. Make sure they are safe" pinta Ayu Galuh with full request.

"Hamba understands Gusti Queen. All the orders of Gusti Queen will be done as well as possible.

Let's Gusti you guys", Mapatih Jayakerti immediately walked in front. The wives of Panji Watugunung immediately followed the steps of the warangka praja Panjalu with in the guard of dozens of Panjalu soldiers.

Senopati Tunggul Arga who was mandated to guard around the Daha palace formed a posse so that the residents of Kotaraja Daha could not get close. In addition to worrying about someone doing naughty by stealing palace treasures, also as a precaution so that there are no casualties that increase if they are desperate to enter the palace.

Sampung, special eye eyes assigned by Watugunung Panji to monitor the movement of Mpu Rikmajenar really kelekan. For the last two days he had permission from Mpu Rikmajenar because his wife was sick but apparently this time it became the stepping stone of Mpu Rikmajenar to escape from Kotaraja Daha.

When he was about to leave the empty residence of Mpu Rikmajenar to report to Mapatih Jayakerti, from the south appeared two black shadows. The sampung immediately pinched his body into the wall of Mpu Rikmajenar's house.

Seeing the state of Mpu Rikmajenar's house that was quiet even the lighting lamp was not lit, the two black shadows were stunned for a moment.

"Suckers!

We were tricked by the old man. He seems to have escaped Lurah e" said the black shadow as he clenched his hand.

They are Grepaksenthe and Dadhap Regol, members of the Owl Society who have burned down Daha's palace.

"True Regol,

I should have asked for all the pay he promised up front. That stinking bastard of the land is really sneaky.

Let's go back to headquarters before anyone sees us in this place. Quick Regol", said Grepaksenthe while darting down from the fence wall of the residence of Mpu Rikmajenar. Dadhap Regol immediately followed the leader of the Owl Society.

The sampung quickly caught up with them. He continued following the footsteps of the two black-clothed men from a distance. Dadhap Regol and Grepaksenthe had no idea that they were being followed by Sampung. After passing through the boundary of Dahanapura city, the two people continued to move towards the small forest that became the headquarters of their group. The Side Movement that had the science of lightening a tall body, caught the two people off guard. They soon entered a small village.

The sampung stopped the steps on a tree rung base not far from the residence of the Association of Owls.

'So the perpetrators of the burning of the Daha palace came from that place. I will report this to Gusti Mapatih Jayakerti', Inner Sampung while observing the situation in the small village which is 50 spears in front of him.

With a light movement like cotton, the Sampung left the place towards the Daha Refinement.

The Panjalu soldiers managed to put out the fire at Daha Palace by midnight. Although the fire was successfully extinguished, but half of the main building of the Daha palace was destroyed leaving debris and charcoal buildings scattered everywhere.

The Panjalu warriors kept watch around the Daha palace.

The sound of unpretentious roosters indicates that the morning will soon arrive in the Kotaraja Daha region. Slowly, the morning sunlight began to illuminate the entire universe as if giving new hope and enthusiasm to all mankind.

That morning at the Daha Patihan the atmosphere became unusually busy. The Daha palace ladies moved there to make the atmosphere of Repatihan become crowded.

Mapatih Jayakerti's face wrinkled. From the reports of Panjalu soldiers who extinguished the fire, they found that Empress Dowager Daha Dyah Kirana was the victim of the fire that occurred. Some of Prabu Samarawijaya's concubines also did not survive. Luckily Larasati, Ayu Galuh's mother can still be saved despite suffering injuries due to the roof of the palace building that collapsed.

When Mapatih Jayakerti was still pensive, Sampung who found the clue of the perpetrators of the palace arson entered into the Kepatihan.

Only Patugunung and Mapatih Jayakerti Panji know that Sampung is a spy.

A Kepatihan guard soldier blocked the Sampung in front of the Gate of Repatihan.

"What are you doing here, Kisanak? The compliance is now chaotic, not receiving guests" said the stocky soldier immediately.

"Please forgive Ndoro Warrior, please tell Gusti Mapatih Jayakerti that Sampung came to bring important news", replied Sampung politely.

The soldier stared at the Sampung as if in disbelief at the words of the man dressed in the commoner's clothes. He snorted loudly and then went into the Leap of Leaving the Sampung with some of the Turtle warriors outside the Turtle Archway.

"Please Gusti Mapatih, a man named Sampung wants to face Gusti Mapatih.

He said he had important news" the Repatihan soldier reported in his honor to Mapatih Jayakerti.

"Host?

Quickly bring him here!", said Mapatih Jayakerti loudly make the soldier a little surprised and hurriedly respect to Mapatih Jayakerti and then retreat from the portico of Daha Repatihan immediately.

Not long after that, he returned with Sampung. Seeing the flickering of Mapatih Jayakerti's right hand, the soldier immediately returned to his place of guard.

The sampung quickly saluted Mapatih Jayakerti and sat cross-legged in front of Mapatih Jayakerti.

What has this to do with Mpu Rikmajenar?", asked Mapatih Jayakerti immediately. The Panjalu government warangka was staring at the Sampung.

"Please forgive Gusti Mapatih,

Mahamantri Mpu Rikmajenar was the mastermind of the fire at Daha Palace", Sampung reported in his honor.

WHATAAAAA???!!

"Where do you know that Mpu Rikmajenar is the mastermind of this mess?", Mapatih Jayakerti was so shocked to hear the Sampung report.

In sequence, Sampung tells about the incident last night at the house of Mpu Rikmajenar including following the steps of the perpetrators of the burning of the Daha palace to his hiding place.

"Old bastard knows nothing!

So he has escaped from Kotaraja Daha? That vile bastard must pay for all his evil deeds" said Mapatih Jayakerti angrily. The old man immediately stood up from his seat.

At the same time, from the front of Senopati Narapraja who just arrived in Kotaraja went straight to Kepatihan. Seeing the arrival of Senopati Narapraja, Mapatih Jayakerti undoes his intention to come out.

After respecting Mapatih Jayakerti, Senopati Narapraja immediately sat cross-legged beside Sampung.

"Gusti Mapatih,

Why can there be a big event like this?", asked Senopati Narapraja with a gaze full of questions.

Mapatih Jayakerti sighed heavily before starting to talk about the series of events ranging from the rebellion of Duke Mpu Pamadi to the fire at Daha Palace.

"So so Mpu Rikmajenar is the mastermind of all these events?

The insolent!

You sheep-furred weasel!

Let's arrest the traitor of the country now" said Senopati Narapraja who was about to stand.

"Wait for Senopati Narapraja!

Mpu Rikmajenar had escaped from Kotaraja Daha last night when this fire occurred. It is better to spread some of the Panjalu soldiers to track the direction of the escape of Mpu Rikmajenar.

Most importantly now, you catch the perpetrators of the Daha palace arson first. Maybe they know where the old fucker ran off to", mapatih Jayakerti said that made Senopati Narapraja immediately respect the Panjalu government warangka and then rushed out of the portico of Kepatihan Daha followed by Sampung which became a guide.

With 1000 Panjalu soldiers, Senopati Narapraja moved quickly towards the headquarters of the Owl Association. Upon entering the small forest, Senopati Narapraja asked 900 soldiers to spread out to surround the small forest from all directions.

"Whoever comes out of this little forest, catch them. If you fight, give the death penalty!", orders Senopati Narapraja who was greeted with a nod of the head by the soldiers of Panjalu.

They quickly formed a net of warriors spaced 2 spears apart. No one can escape the siege of the Panjalu soldiers.

While Senopati Narapraja along with 100 selected Panjalu soldiers, headed directly towards the small village that became the headquarters of the Association of Owls.

"You are sure this is the place of Sampung?", asked Senopati Narapraja while looking at the sepinya of the small village.

"Yakin Gusti Senopati, I saw the person who came to the house of Mpu Rikmajenar enter the mansion", pointed Sampung at the residence of Grepaksenthe.

Carefully the Panjalu soldiers entered the small village. Suddenly only...

Shhrriegg!!

Two arrows shot quickly towards the two Panjalu warriors who were in front. They could not dodge because of that impromptu attack.

Chfreeppppppph..

Aaauuugggghhhhh!!!

Seeing the two leading soldiers collapsed, Senopati Narapraja was furious. He immediately slammed his bright blue right hand Ajian Geledek Sewu his flagship towards a small house where two arrows shot.

Whhhuuugggh...

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

The small house containing the two members of the Owl Society was instantly shattered.

Of the 8 remaining houses, dozens of people dressed in all black and wearing wooden masks with the image of an owl shot quickly before the Panjalu soldiers. They were about 25 people with a thick man wearing an iron mask.

"The soldiers of Panjalu, the,

What do you want at our place? Are you tired of living?", cried Grepaksenthe from behind his iron mask.

Chhuuiihhh...

"Junk society like you, what do I need to fear?!

Surrender, we have surrounded this forest. Let alone people, mosquitoes can not escape our siege" said Senopati Narapraja loudly.

Hearing the words of Senopati Narapraja, the members of the Owl Association looked at each other. They know who the man in front of them, Senopati Panjalu who do not hesitate to slaughter opponents.

"Ah care demon!

Owls, attack them!", cried Grepaksenthe who made the men in black clothes immediately darted towards the soldiers of Panjalu.

A fierce fight soon ensued in the small village.

The members of the Owl Association are high-science but the unbalanced number makes one by one the members of the group died drenched in blood at the hands of the Panjalu soldiers.

The members of the group of security intruders increasingly blindly saw hundreds of Panjalu soldiers begin to be seen besieging their place from all directions.

Grepaksenthe instantly turned his sword. Immediately he pulled his sword towards Senopati Narapraja, but the high-ranking officer of the Panjalu warrior calmly dodged the sword of Grepaksenthe. Then twisted his body while kicking Grepaksenthe's waist hard.

Dhiesshhhhh...

Ouuuggghhhh!!

Grepaksenthe roared in pain. His body fell to the ground violently. His science was clear under Senopati Narapraja, yet he would never be easy to give up just like that. Senopati Narapraja looked at Grepaksenthe's face covered in an iron mask as he said,

"Are you ripped off, please,

Mutting fuckers?!"

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