The Ancestral Country
Travelling from Kalingga
Sekar Mayang and Dewi Anggarawati quietly regret their stupidity.
The group finally arrived at Watugaluh at noon. Welcomed the sobs of haru from the father of Dewi Tunjung Biru and his mother. They were so grateful that their second daughter was able to return home safely.
"Ki Kuwu, I congratulate Ki Kuwu on the success of saving the Goddess of Blue Tunjung. We beg you to want to continue the journey", said Panji Watugunung in a sweet smile by his three concubines.
Akuwu Watugaluh was surprised by the decision of the Watugunung Panji, he actually wanted to hold the Watugunung Panji to stay for a few more days in Watugaluh.
"Nakmas Watugunung, aren't you tired of saving my grandson's life? I think there is no harm if Nakmas Watugunung rest first in Pakuwon Watugaluh".
"Sorry Ki Kuwu, not the intention of rejecting Ki Kuwu's hospitality, but we've been waiting for Guru Resi in Padas Putih. It's not good if we get there too long", reject Watugunung smooth.
Akuwu Watugaluh sighed and smiled.
"Well Nakmas, this old geezer could do nothing if Nakmas Watugunung had such thoughts.
Please accept this as a sign of gratitude Nakmas Watugunung has helped the Blue Tunjung" said Akuwu Watugaluh while handing over 2 bags of gold kepeng as a supply of travel.
After bidding farewell with the White Physician, the Iron Fan Goddess and the Angel's Tread, the group of Watugunung Panji met the Blue Tunjung Goddess at the request of Kuwu Hangga Amarta.
"Goddess Tunjung Biru, we say goodbye. We beg you to leave" said Panji Watugunung, bowing respectfully.
"Did kakang Watugunung not be able to rest for a moment here?", said Dewi Tunjung Biru with teary eyes.
Cihhhhhh
"We are waiting for the teacher. So sorry can't stay here longer", Sekar Mayang fierce.
"We beg you to say goodbye Goddess, may you always be healthy".
After saying, Panji Watugunung immediately rushed out to his dark horse followed by Dewi Anggarawati, Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang.
They immediately jumped on their horses, and kicked off their darting mounts leaving Pakuwon Watugaluh.
Tears of Dewi Tunjung Biru immediately spilled when he saw Panji Watugunung disappeared from his view.
Panji Watugunung group continues to dart towards the western slope of Mount Penanggungan. The horse of choice given by Akuwu Watugaluh is indeed good. Until the afternoon their horses remained fit.
In the small town of Lantir, they stopped.
Dusk began to fall, unable to continue the journey anymore. They were looking for an inn to spend the night.
When they reached the middle of the city, they saw a fairly large inn called "Rose Flower Inn".
The inn is classified as large and luxurious for the size of the small town of Lantir.
Feeling interested, Panji Watugunung and his three concubines immediately descended from his horse. Pekatik (horse nurse) inn Kembang Roses immediately lead the bridles of their four horses.
"Give green grass to our horse" Watugunung said, handing over 1 piece of silver to the petite.
The middle-aged man looked happy. 1 piece of silver was equal to the half-month salary he worked there. Hunt him down and lead their horses into the stable.
A middle-aged woman rushed to the Panji Watugunung entourage.
"Young master, can you help me? I'm the innkeeper here".
"We wanted to stay here for 4 rooms but before that we wanted to have a good meal. Can you prepare?", Watugunung looks around. The dining house in front of the inn began to get crowded.
"May you can. But sorry the cost of staying and eating here is not cheap" said the inn owner.
"You insulted us huh?", Sekar Mayang glared sharply.
"Sekar Mayang is silent. Madam take it easy, about the money we have", Panji Watugunung points at a table on the corner side.
"Okay sir, get ready. Please take me to the table"
The group of Watugunung Panji immediately sat down waiting for their order.
Suddenly heavy rain fell enveloping the small town of Lantir.
A white-bearded old man dressed in all green and a girl in light green clothes appeared in front of the entrance of the restaurant.
"Mrs inn, can we get a little food? We were traveling from far away", the old man rubbed his clothes that were wet with rain.
"Please old man. What do you want to order?", the innkeeper said as he stared at the old man's face.
The old grandfather then took out a small cloth bag and poured out the contents. Only 10 pieces of bronze.
"That's all we got a mistress"
The innkeeper scrunched his forehead.
"It can only buy a little old man's food".
"It's okay madam, the important thing is that we can eat a little" the old man said politely.
The innkeeper immediately left.
"Ratri, I'm sorry grandpa. Grandfather can't please you" said the old man regretting his incompetence.
"It's okay cake, for Ratri that is important we can be together" said the girl called Ratri.
They were sitting not far from the entrance.
Panji Watugunung from the beginning noticed all his. Then whispered to Ratna Pitaloka.
Hearing the orders of her future husband, Ratna Pitaloka approached the 2 people.
"Grandfather, it seems from far away. Come join us".
Two people were surprised. With a probing look, the old man observed the girl offering the banquet.
After convincing themselves that the beautiful girl was a good person, they shifted to the Watugunung Panji table.
Ratna Pitaloka called the waiter of the diner.
"Good mistress", the waiter rushed into the kitchen.
The old grandfather was sad. Embarrassed, he said, "I'm sorry we troubled you madam".
"No hassle. Fellow travelers should help each other" replied Ratna Pitaloka kindly.
"Well, you know who Grandpa is? What is the need here?", said Panji Watugunung.
"Sorry Kisanak, I am Sima and this is my grandson Ratri. We are from Kalingga", replied the old man introducing himself.
"Away. What is the need for cake to Kahuripan?", asked Anggarawati who had been silently paying attention.
"We want to go to Padas Putih on the slopes of the mountain of the hostess, Madam,
There is something I need to say there" replied Ki Sima.
"It's a coincidence. We also want to go to Padas Putih,
"How about going there together" Sekar Mayang spoke.
"We don't want to trouble the madam" Ki Sima said with a polite smile.
"Ki Sima take it easy. We here have nothing to do but help fellow travelers", said Panji Watugunung to understand Ki Sima's concerns.
The waiter went in to eliminate the food that was classified as luxurious. The old man was surprised. So is the girl named Ratri.
"Let's eat it"
They all eat well.
A few minutes after we finished eating, the waiter arrived.
"Sir, the room is ready"
"Add 2 more rooms for this Grandpa and his grandson"
"Okay sir, get ready soon" said the waiter of the restaurant as he went back.
Not long after, the hostess came.
"How's mister? Is our meal satisfying?".
"Taste you good, madam. How much does it all include 2 rooms for this old Grandpa and his granddaughter?", asked Watugunung politely.
"All 1 golden piece of master" replied the hostess.
The old grandfather, Ki Sima and his granddaughter only looked at each other hearing 1 piece of gold.
1 piece of gold is equal to 100 pieces of silver. 1 piece of silver is equal to 100 pieces of bronze.
'Every expensive' their inner.
Because usually eating at the restaurant that 2 pieces of silver was enough for the two of them.
Patugunung Panji immediately reached into the bag behind his shirt. Take out 1 piece of gold and 5 pieces of silver and give it to the hostess.
The hostess of the inn immediately shone her eyes looking at the gold and silver flaps in her hands but then asked Panji Watugunung.
"What are these 5 pieces of silver for, sir?"
"Take me your best wine. Send it to my room. If it's less, I'll add it tomorrow morning"
The Watugunung banner immediately rushed towards the room the maid showed. In the accompaniment of his 3 future wives. Grandpa Sima and his granddaughter tailed behind.
That night they rested quietly.
Morning's approaching. The dark of the night changed the sunlight that rose from the east.
Patugunung Panji woke up when his room window was opened.
"What are you doing here?"
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Who's in Watugunung Panji's room?
Kepo right??
Wait for the next episode 😁😁😁