The Ancestral Country
Kemelut Duchy Wengker

"Duke of Windupati,

Tomorrow morning I ask you to find a stone carver to come here", the Watugunung Panji orders the ruler of the Karang Anom Duchy.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu's..

Today we go back to the Duchy of Karang Anom, Gusti Prabu. Servants cannot leave the duchy empty without a leader" the Duke of Windupati said immediately.

"I understand the Duke..

But I also could not directly invite Dinda Srimpi to go straight away. He needed time to get close to his biological father", Panji Watugunung turned to Dewi Srimpi who was talking to Mpu Kerta.

"Then I beg Gusti Prabu. Sorry if I cannot accompany Gusti Prabu Jayengrana here.

Regarding the needs of the soldiers so that Mpu Bahula will be sufficient while here", the Duke of Windupati respects the Watugunung Panji.

"Thank you for your help Duke of Windupati", replied Panji Watugunung immediately. The ruler of Karang Anom Duchy immediately worshiped Watugunung Panji and retreated from that place along with Patih Sengguruh and the soldiers of Karang Anom Duchy.

That day Panji Watugunung and the soldiers of Panjalu who escorted his stay at Rance Hermitage, so that Dewi Srimpi or Dewi Sasikirana closer to Mpu Kerta, his biological father.

Next morning....

News of Prabu Jayengrana's arrival at Rance Hermitage immediately attracted the attention of the residents of Pakuwon Tawing and surrounding areas. They flock to the place just to see the new King of Panjalu.

At the foot of Rance hill, Demung Gumbreg who was on guard until overwhelmed to face the residents who want to see the Watugunung Panji.

"Sorry to everyone..

If they all want to go up the hill to meet Gusti Prabu Jayengrana, what place will it fit all of you?

If you want to meet him, take turns. One Wanua is represented by several community leaders so that the arrival of all of you does not disturb the comfort of the hermits there.

How is my offer?", said Demung Gumbreg as he looked at the faces of the residents of Pakuwon Tawing who were there.

They immediately began to prick up to determine who would face the Watugunung Panji.

An elderly man from Wanua Wonorowo immediately stood up from his seat on the ground.

"Then let us first from Wonorowo face Gusti Prabu Jayengrana. Our house is the furthest from this place" said the man with a white beard.

"Can't do that, we got here first. We from Wanua Wajak must come first" said a middle-aged man in expensive clothes like a rich man immediately standing from his seat.

"You guys are not polite. We should have come first because we host here" said a thick-bodied man who is one of the residents of Wanua Rance.

Their discussion was fierce. Each wants to scramble to face the Maharaja of Panjalu first. As their debates nearly became a clash, Demung Gumbreg's loud screams rang out.

"You can be quiet?!!

If you fuss constantly like this do not expect to be able to suwan on Gusti Prabu Jayengrana. I'll arrange your turn. If you do not accept it, you go home to Wanua each", cried Demung Gumbreg who was angry because they did not want to give up.

The hustle and bustle was instantly silent for a moment.

"You guys from Wanua Waja, you can go up first. No more than 7 people", Demung Gumbreg ordered immediately. The fat man stared intently at the residents of Wanua Waja.

7 Wanua Wajak immediately rushed up towards the top of Rance hill.

"Tumben you can be fierce Mbreg, I have 2 thumbs up on you" said Tumenggung Ludaka with a smile knot. The leader of the group's guard had just descended from the top of the hill.

"Lha how else do you want?

From earlier they continued to fuss with a turn for sowan on Gusti Prabu. While I'm tired of being hungry, I haven't had time to eat breakfast to take care of this many people.

You're good, escort Gusti Prabu Jayengrana up the hill. I've been keeping watch down here all night. Where the mosquitoes are big again", complained Demung Gumbreg while stroking his distended stomach.

"Prophe Mbreg..

Soon food delivery from Lurah Wanua Rance came for the soldiers here. You just wait" said Tumenggung Ludaka with a faint smile.

And sure enough, shortly afterwards a group of people from the residence Lurah Wanua Rance came carrying rice that had been wrapped in teak leaves. They were beautiful young women with the typical makeup of innocent village girls. With bamboo baskets in the hold, they approached Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg who were talking.

"Excuse Gusti Officer, please,

I am Suketi who was sent by Ki Lurah Mpu Bahula to deliver food for the soldiers.

Where should we put this food?", said Suketi, the sweetest of the 10 girls who came to the place.

Demung Gumbreg's eyes immediately widened to see the beauty of the woman.

"Oh well, what's your name?", Demung Gumbreg asked as he stared at Suketi's pretty face barely blinking.

"I'm Suketi Ndoro", replied Suketi while smiling shyly at the cat.

"Well, what a beautiful virgin this woman. I'm Demung Gumbreg, deputy head of Gusti Prabu Jayengrana's bodyguard..

Well you can put your basket there. Say the same to your friend?", said Demung Gumbreg while pointing to a flat stone under a shady tree.

"Gusti Demung. Excuse me", Suketi nodded with a sweet smile. The village girl with wooden steps walked towards the direction indicated by Gumbreg.

"Ckckckckckl...

That girl is beautiful. Not inferior to the beautiful girls of Kadiri City", muttered Demung Gumbreg while continuing to pay attention to the movements of Suketi.

Tumenggung Ludaka approached Demung Gumbreg who was watching the girls from Ki Lurah Wanua Rance's house.

"Awas keep eyes. Remember the wife's child at home" said Tumenggung Ludaka while reaching for a jug of drinking water that was beside Demung Gumbreg.

"The girl is beautiful Lu.. Same with Dhek Jum. I want to take it back to Kadiri" Demung Gumbreg said as he continued to look towards Suketi.

"Are you sure you want to pray about Juminten Mbreg?

Do you not remember the incident the other day?", Tumenggung Ludaka reminded his close friend.

Yes, the other day Gumbreg who was caught mabok at the wedding of Demung Rajegwesi was gebuki by Juminten because he embraced a tledek dancer who entertained at the event. His lips were broken and his eyes were bruised by the violent blows of Juminten until for a week Gumbreg became the subject of ridicule Ludaka, Landung and Jarasanda.

Recalling the events, Demung Gumbreg shuddered in horror.

"Yes remember Lu.. Dhek Jum beat me to the ground as soon as who forgot to try?

Indeed why?", Demung Gumbreg turned his head towards Tumenggung Ludaka.

"Just ask why else? You want to repeat the Juminten bersamuk Mbreg again?", Tumenggung Ludaka looked in wonder at Demung Gumbreg.

"Yes not Lu..

I'm sure if I have to face Dhek Jum Lu's rampage", Demung Gumbreg said.

"Well, the name is a husband afraid of his wife, eh means dear wife hehehehe", Ludaka laughed back and forth at Gumbreg's words.

"Basar sompret you Lu", grumbled Gumbreg while cooking a packet of rice based on teak leaves.

Today one by one the representatives of the people from the women around Pakuwon Tawing faced the Maharaja of Panjalu to convey his complaints regarding various things that happened in their respective regions.

The King served their sowan wisely and wisely. The flattened elders of Wanua were satisfied with what was the explanation of the Watugunung Panji.

All that can not be separated from the observation of Resi Mpu Kerta.

"Aspersons, there,

Raja Panjalu is wise in his attitude. Look at the people who come here. Everyone looks satisfied to hear the answer from Gusti Prabu Jayengrana", said Mpu Kerta who stared at Panji Watugunung from the porch of his residence. Dewi Srimpi aka Dewi Sasikirana smiled at her father's praise.

After sprinkling flowers on his mother's ashes in the pamujan sanggar, Dewi Srimpi did follow the steps of the father to his private residence on the west side of Rance Hermitage.

He was so happy to hear the praise from his father for the Watugunung Panji.

'My husband is indeed a wise king', Dewi Srimpi's mind with a smile knot staring towards Panji Watugunung who is facing the complaints of his people.

That day came a stone sculptor who was promised by the Duke of Windupati to make an inscription about the Land of Sima for Wanua Rance who will be a supporter of the daily life of Rance Hermitage.

After 3 days in Rance Hermitage, the group of Watugunung Panji please leave to return to Kadiri. With a heavy heart, Mpu Kerta released the departure of Dewi Srimpi, his biological daughter who had just met after more than 2 warsa disappeared.

"Romo can only pray that you are always happy Ngger Cah Ayu..

If God wills, Father prays that you are given a son who will later become a wise knight like Gusti Prabu Jayengrana" said Mpu Kerta while wiping his tears.

"Gusti Prabu Jayengrana,

Slave titip Sasikirana. Please Gusti Prabu always look after this servant's daughter. At the Gods I pray, may Gusti Prabu Jayengrana be able to lead the people of Panjalu with justice and wisdom", added Mpu Kerta while respecting the Watugunung Panji.

"Thank you for all your prayers and prayers Mpu Kerta..

We beg you to leave" said Panji Watugunung who immediately jumped on his horse. Dewi Srimpi and Cempluk Rara Sunti immediately followed the steps of the husband. Slowly the group of Patugunung Panji moved to leave Rance Hermitage to return to Katang-katang Palace in Kadiri.

Mpu Kerta continued to look at their departure until the group disappeared in the corner of the road.

Panji Watugunung group continues to move towards the city of Karang Anom Duchy.

However, they did not stop by the Karang Anom Duchy Palace but turned eastward towards Sumberjati who had a crossing pier leading to the Bracelet area.

Arriving at the crossing pier, the sun was almost directly overhead. The group immediately stopped their horse footstep near the dock while waiting for the ship that was still moving from across the river.

Cempluk Rara Sunti's gaze was fixed on a thick-bodied young man with a thick mustache and a black headband sitting not far from where they stopped. The youngest concubine Panji Watugunung immediately jumped down from her horse and walked up to the man.

"The Back of Singo Manggolo...

Is this really you Kakang?", asked Cempluk Rara Sunti immediately. The thick-bodied young man immediately turned his head towards Cempluk Rara Sunti.

"Occumblings? Cempluk Rara Sunti my sister?

But of Lord Batara, this is my sister's Cempluk?", the young man seemed to not believe in his vision. He rubbed his eyes.

"Today I am Cempluk your brother, Kakang Manggolo.", said Cempluk Rara Sunti who immediately rushed towards the young man named Singo Manggolo. Cempluk Rara Sunti immediately hugged Singo Manggolo tightly.

"This is who Dinda Sunti is?", asked Panji Watugunung who suddenly appeared beside the two of them. There was a look of annoyance on the face of Panji Watugunung who saw the incident, but as the King of Panjalu he tried hard to hide his feelings.

"E-eh until I forget. Meet Kakang Prabu, this is my brother Singo Manggolo, the eldest son of Bopo Warok Surapati..

Kakang Manggolo, this is my husband Maharaja Panjalu Prabu Jayengrana", said Cempluk Rara Sunti with a smile and took off his embrace on Singo Manggolo.

"Your biological brother Dinda Sunti? Kog I never saw him while living there", Panji Watugunung scrunched his forehead.

"I'm sorry Gusti Prabu,

When Gusti Prabu lived in the house of Bopo Warok Surapati, the servant was studying at Resi Wanapati on the South Coast. Bopo Warok Surapati also tells the story of Gusti Prabu Jayengrana while there", said Singo Manggolo quickly.

"Hemmmmmm so..

Then I apologize for misunderstanding Kakang Manggolo.

So what is it until Kakang Manggolo gets to this place? Just a walk or need?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Yes Kakang Manggolo, the collision once you get here. Usually you never want to go far from the Duchy of Wengker", said Cempluk Rara Sunti while staring at Singo Manggolo.

The thick-bodied young man exhaled a long breath before speaking.

"I came here because I was sent to Bopo Warok Surapati, Cempluk..

The Duchy of Wengker is in danger. The threat of power struggle is happening there. Uncle Warok Surajaya wanted to depose Uncle Warok Suragati by gathering the warriors who defied the orders of Uncle Adipati Warok Suragati.

He also instigated the people of Pakuwon Sunggingan to help him fight against Uncle Adipati Suragati.

Bopo's confusion must be on whose side because they are both Bopo Surapati's siblings. Therefore, Bopo secretly ordered me to go to Daha looking for you also to ask Gusti Prabu Jayengrana for help to solve this problem" said Singo Manggolo closed the story.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm..

"The duke of Suragati was very loyal to me, even supporting me when I was a Yuwaraja of Panjalu..

This problem should not be left alone. Because it concerns the large family of the Duchy of Wengker", Panji Watugunung stroked his chin.

"Gumbr..

Come here!", call Watugunung Panji to Demung Gumbreg who is resting under a shady tree. The thick-bodied Demung immediately ran towards Panji Watugunung and Cempluk Rara Sunti.

"There is an order for Gusti Prabu's servant?", Demung Gumbreg worshipped at the Watugunung banner.

"Bring 10 soldiers to escort you to the Katang-katang palace. Then ask Kakang Warigalit to bring 3 thousand soldiers following me to Wengker. Ask Kakang Warigalit to assign Jarasanda to carry out tight security around Kotaraja.

Do you understand?", orders Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu", replied Demung Gumbreg while respecting the Watugunung Panji. The fat man immediately carried out the duties of his king.

Patugunung banner immediately rushed towards his horse followed by Cempluk Rara Sunti and Singo Manggolo. Accompanied by his two wives, Singo Manggolo and Tumenggung Ludaka, Panji Watugunung led his personal guards towards the Duchy of Wengker.

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Janasamba and his three friends had arrived in the city of Kahuripan after traveling for almost a week. They got lost in the forest area east of the Duchy of Matahun City.

The four men continued to pound their horses towards the direction of Kahuripan Palace.

Arriving there, four guard soldiers immediately confronted once they reached the gate of Kahuripan palace.

"Who are y'all? What are you gonna do here?

This is the king's palace. Not everyone can enter arbitrarily" said a large-bodied guard soldier with cruelty.

"Sorry Gusti Warrior.

The servant of the messenger Akuwu Wiryamukti of Lwaram. Want to meet Gusti Prabu Mapanji Alanjung", said a caraka of choice Akuwu Wiryamukti with respect.

"Hmmmmmmm..

You wait here for a second. I will report to Gusti Prabu first", said the soldier who soon passed away leaving them. A short time later, the soldier returned and invited Janasamba and his three friends to meet Prabu Mapanji Alanjung in the King's private room.

The four people immediately worshiped Prabu Mapanji Alanjung as soon as it reached the King's private room. They immediately sat cross-legged on the floor neatly. Mapanji Alanjung stood up from her seat before speaking.

"Would you guys come here?"

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After typing, finally finished this episode.

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