The Ancestral Country
Pakuwon Lwaram

Meanwhile Panjalu troops led directly by Panji Watugunung continued to move quickly towards Pakuwon Lwaram.

Together with a combination of 8 thousand soldiers from the Duchy of Matahun, the Duchy of Bojonegoro and Kotaraja Kadiri they move like a frightening flood. As soon as it approached the area of Lwaram City precisely east of the city boundary, Panjalu troops stopped the pace of its movement.

At the same time, the Panjalu army in the west had also arrived. Thanks to the help of Lowo Bengi's forces, they quickly built tents and built plans there.

Seeing tens of thousands of soldiers besieging the city of Lwaram became panicked. Bad memories when the city was attacked by Prabu Airlangga still remain clear in their memories. In the past Prabu Airlangga also used Supit Urang war tactics like this to paralyze the city of Lwaram while still in the power of the vassal king, Aji Wurawari.

"Kang, did you hear that the western part of the city has been surrounded by Panjalu warriors?

Why do I feel bad about Gusti Akuwu's plan to demand independence from Panjalu?", said a thin man with a whitened mustache.

"Not just west, but also east of this city has been surrounded by tens of thousands of soldiers from Panjalu.

This incident reminds me of the reign of Aji Wurawari", the long-bearded old man with a black headband seemed to be thinking of something.

"I-this can't happen again Kang...

I don't want my relatives to fall victim to the ambitions of the irresponsible. Even if we the people of Lwaram can only follow the orders of Akuwu Wiryamukti, but it could be that we are on the stamp to rebel against the government of Panjalu because it is in the city", The thin man with a whitened mustache replied stammeringly. It is reflected in his mind how the treatment of Panjalu soldiers if they participate in the stamp as government dissidents.

"I'll find a way to get you out of the fortress, Karmo..

The rest search the headquarters of the Panjalu army and meet their supreme leader. Tell me all the circumstances of this fortress" said the man with a long beard immediately.

"Okay Kakang" said the skinny man immediately.

With the help of his brother, they both deceived the Lwaram soldiers who served at the gate of the fortress, Karmo managed to get out of the city of Lwaram. Then the skinny man immediately rushed towards the camp of the Panjalu soldiers located in the east of Lwaram city.

The arrival of Karmo had caused suspicion among the Panjalu soldiers who were guarding around their campsite. But not seeing the evil intentions on Karmo's face they immediately escorted him to the big tent inside the campground.

Panji Watugunung was conversing with Senopati Warigalit and Senopati Narapraja when two soldiers faced him.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu..

There was a man named Ki Karmo who wanted to face Gusti Prabu. He said he was one of the residents of Lwaram", reported the soldier while respecting the Watugunung Panji.

"Please him in" Panji Watugunung said immediately.

The two guard soldiers immediately saluted the Watugunung Panji and immediately exited the large tent. Not long after that they returned with a thin man.

After they worshiped, they immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of a large tent in front of the Watugunung Panji, Senopati Warigalit and Senopati Narapraja.

"Who's your name Ki? What purpose are you here for?", asked Panji Watugunung while staring at the face as old as Ki Karmo.

"Please forgive a thousand Gusti Prabu.

Servant Ki Karmo, resident of Lwaram City. The servant was able to get out of the city with the help of my brother named Ki Ronggot.

Representing the majority of the population of Lwaram City, I beg the Panjalu troops not to slaughter the residents of Lwaram City. We were all trapped by the city lords who wanted to commit treason against the Kingdom of Panjalu while we were already comfortable with the present government of Panjalu.

Please take Gusti Prabu Jayengrana into consideration", replied Ki Karmo at length while worshiping at the Watugunung Panji.

Hearing Ki Karmo's words, Panji Watugunung frowned.

"If you want me to believe that you do not support the efforts of Akuwu Wiryamukti to betray the kingdom of Panjalu, can you provide evidence?", Panji Watugunung again asked.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu,

All we can provide as proof that we are still loyal to the Kingdom of Panjalu is that we will tell the weak point and the place where the Lwaram soldiers are defending", hearing the reply that Panji Watugunung smiled widely.

After elaborating in detail about the Lwaram warrior fortification wall, Ki Karmo was allowed to help the supply soldiers led by Demung Gumbreg. Meanwhile, Panji Watugunung and high-ranking Panjalu army officers began to formulate a plan to attack the defenses of the Lwaram rebels.

The next morning at dawn began to dawn in the eastern sky, a loud sound was heard from the trumpet of buffalo horns indicating that the Panjalu army was beginning to move forward.

Thhhuuuuuuuuuuutttth!

Panji Watugunung divided the task between Senopati Narapraja who led the troops with him from the east while Senopati Warigalit assisted Jarasanda and Tumenggung Landung pounded the defense of Lwaram from the North which is the weakest point of the defense fortress them. Lowo Bengi troops who were tasked to carry orders from Watugunung Panji immediately gave news to Senopati Tunggul Arga and Tumenggung Sindupraja to besiege the fort from the west. They moved quickly to form the Wyuha Chandra war pattern that surrounded the Lwaram fortress from all directions.

When it reached the farthest point of the arrow from the fortress, the Panjalu army stopped. The pedestrian soldiers who were using iron shields immediately formed self-defense.

Behind him, thousands of archer soldiers led by Demung Rajegwesi immediately prepared to target the Lwaram warrior defense fortress made of logs as large as adult calves.

The Watugunung banner immediately turned towards the soldier who was in charge of blowing buffalo horn trumpets.

Thuuuuuuutttthhhh!!!

Demung Rajegwesi immediately signaled to the archer soldiers to dip the eyes of a special arrow into castor oil then ignited it with fire.

"Tembaaaakkkkkkk....!!!!", cried Demung Rajegwesi loudly.

Thousands of fiery arrows instantly shot out toward the Lwaram warrior defense fortress.

Shrrrionnggg!!!

Chhreeppppppph!

Slowly fires began to occur around the fortress of Lwaram soldiers. Despite getting a fiery arrow attack, Lwaram's forces continued to hold out inside the defensive fort.

They continued to attempt to counterattack in the form of an arrow attack from the top of the defensive fort on two sides, east and west.

Meanwhile, Panjalu soldiers led by Senopati Warigalit and Tumenggung Landung pounded the defense of Lwaram soldiers from the North. Their surprise attack soon disorganized the Lwaram army's ranks.

"Whatdidyou say? They attacked from the North side?", Akuwu Wiryamukti surprised to hear the reports of his men.

"True Gusti Akuwu,

They're trying to dismantle our defenses by burning down the fence we've built", the soldier reported the situation they're in.

"Bad!

This can't be allowed. All let's open the east gate to face Jayengrana", cried Dyah Wijayawarman while clenching his hands.

The soldiers from Suwarnadwipa rushed to follow the leader's steps towards the eastern gate of the fortress.

Dyah Wijayavarman immediately ordered the Lwaram soldiers to open the gate of the fortress. As soon as the Lwaram warriors' defensive fortifications opened, the Lwaram soldiers immediately moved quickly towards the Panjalu army who immediately greeted them with unsheathed weapons.

The war in Lwaram instantly broke out fiercely.

Mpu Danda immediately shot towards the Panjalu troops. The burly middle-aged man directly hit the head of a Panjalu soldier who was facing in front of him.

Rraaaakkkkkkk!!

The soldier immediately fell down with his head smashed with fresh blood. Seeing that, Senopati Narapraja who was near Watugunung Panji immediately darted towards Mpu Danda while blasting his sword towards the neck of the advisor Dyah Wijayawarman.

Whhhuuugggh...

A cold wind rippled towards Mpu Danda's neck. But the old man was not a swordsman yesterday afternoon. His name is famous in the world of Sriwijaya martial with the title of Hand of Thunder from the East. Immediately he dodged the saber of Senopati Narapraja.

The old man quickly hurled a fierce blow at Senopati Narapraja's chest. The Panjalu soldier's high officer quickly jumped back.

Mpu Danda immediately darted quickly chasing towards Senopati Narapraja. But the sabetage of Senopati Narapraja's sword forced her to roll into the dodge land.

Shraaaakkkhh...

The slash of Senopati Narapraja's sword only struck empty air. Mpu Danda again darted quickly while smashing his dark green right hand. The stinging stench mixed with fishy blood accompanied the rays coming out of the hands of Mpu Danda who penetrated quickly towards Senopati Narapraja.

Whuusssh...

Senopati Narapraja was forced to roll to the ground avoiding the attack of Mpu Danda.

Bllaammmmmmm!

Loud explosions were heard as dark green rays hit the ground where Senopati Narapraja was on foot.

Mpu Danda immediately shot towards Senopati Narapraja. The high officer of the Panjalu warrior was not to be outdone immediately to welcome the attack of Ajian Sukma Destroyer from Mpu Danda.

Rrrrrrrrrrr!!!

Loud explosions were heard as the two studies clashed. Mpu Danda bounced back as well as Senopati Narapraja. Mpu Danda immediately vomited blackish blood. The old man immediately tried hard to get up. Once successful, he darted back quickly towards Senopati Narapraja who was still sprawled.

With his dark green right hand, Mpu Danda again lashed a hard blow towards Senopati Narapraja.

At that crucial moment, a shadow flashed swiftly towards Mpu Danda while swinging his sword.

Chhrrrraaaaass!!

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!!!

Mpu Danda let out a loud scream as the sword slash cut through his arm. His right arm fell to the ground and fresh blood gushed out from the cut wound he received. The elderly man staggered back a few steps while looking at his blood path to stop the bleeding.

"Fuck up!

Dare to support me! Is this how Panjalu officers fight?", Maki Mpu Danda grimaced with the pain of his wounds.

"I'm in charge of keeping my friends alive and devoted to this country, old man..

Just blame your bad luck for siding with the rebels" said the black shadow that is none other than Tumenggung Ludaka.

"Basic fucker!

Obviously cowardly still quibbling. I kill you!", after saying so, Mpu Danda immediately shot towards Tumenggung Ludaka while smashing his left hand.

A strip of dark green light rushed forward towards Tumenggung Ludaka.

Whhhuuuussssssshhhhhhhhhhh..

With prenginas, Tumenggung Ludaka immediately dodged and darted low while sweeping Mpu Danda's legs. Adviser Dyah Wijayawarman was immediately jumped high into the air but that is what Tumenggung Ludaka hoped.

The leader of Lowo Bengi's army reached into his pocket and then threw 4 small knives at Mpu Danda who was still in the air.

Shrrrionnggg!

The old grandfather was overwhelmed by the attack of Ludaka's Tumenggung secret weapon. He twisted his body to dodge the little knives. But unfortunately, the two small knives managed to stick in his waist and left thigh.

Chfreeppppppph..

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!

Mpu Danda immediately descended with a staggering staggered. At the same time, Tumenggung Ludaka darted quickly towards Mpu Danda while slashing his short sword towards the neck of Mpu Danda.

Chhrrrraaaaass!!

Without a chance to make a sound, Mpu Danda died with his head separated from his body. His body collapsed instantly.

Seeing that the opponent was dead, Tumenggung Ludaka immediately darted towards Senopati Narapraja who was still sitting on the ground.

"Gusti Senopati Narapraja,

We should pull over from this place" said Tumenggung Ludaka who immediately memapah Senopati Narapraja to the edge of the battlefield.

On the other hand, Dyah Wijayavarman who uses a sword continues to swing his sword towards the Panjalu soldiers. One by one the Panjalu soldiers he faced died covered in blood. The ability of sword science Dyah Wijayawarman is indeed above average.

Panji Watugunung who saw the massacre immediately shot towards Dyah Wijayavarman after patting his horse back as a pedestal to jump.

His red right hand lit up like a fire smashed towards Dyah Wijayavarman.

The red light flashed like a fast fire towards the leader of the people of Suwarnadwipa.

Whhhuuuussssssshhhhh!!

The scorching hot wind that led to Dyah Wijayawarman's back made the man immediately jump dodging her.

Bllaammmmmmm!!

The Watugunung banner immediately landed in front of the rebel leader Lwaram while staring intently at Dyah Wijayawarman.

"Who are you?

Why interfere in my affairs ha?", snapped Dyah Wijayawarman immediately. His eyes glared wide looking towards the Watugunung Panji.

"I am Jayengrana, King of Panjalu..

I just don't like you slaughtering my people as good as your stomach" Panji Watugunung said immediately.

"Oh so you're apparently the King of Panjalu. It just so happened to meet here, so I didn't have to bother looking for you to Daha.

Jayengrana, jayengrana,

Hand over the throne of the Old Mataram kingdom stolen by your ancestor Mpu Sindok. I am the rightful heir to the throne of the Old Mataram kingdom. Today I demand the return of the throne" said Dyah Wijayawarman while staring at the face of Panji Watugunung.

"Did I not hear wrong?

You demand the right to the throne of the Old Mataram kingdom? You put your ears on well.

Old Mataram is gone. Your ancestors chose to flee to Suwarnadwipa rather than save the people who were stricken by the disaster. My ancestor Mpu Sindok took pains to reestablish the government in this Land of Jawadwipa. And now you're asking? Are you out of your mind already?

Nah!

The House of Syailendra is gone. The Old Mataram Kingdom is only history. If you want to rule in this Jawadwipa Land, step over my corpse first" said Panji Watugunung firmly. Hearing that answer, Dyah Wijayavarman snorted loudly while saying,

"I will reclaim the power of the Old Mataram Kingdom.

You're ready to die!"

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