The Ancestral Country
The Morning Commotion
Already 3 full Panji Watugunung back to Padepokan Padas Putih. The news of the abdication of Airlangga became a hot topic of discussion. If the first free traders traveled throughout the Kahuripan region, now there is a border line that crosses.
Civil war is ready to erupt at any moment. But the existence of Airlangga is still a heat reducer. Mapanji Garasakan still hesitates to start a conflict with his half-brother because his father is still alive.
However, several large and small universities from the Jenggala region began to harass in the Panjalu region. They organized robbers and bandits in the border region between the two kingdoms.
Tamwelang entered the Jenggala region into a nest of begal hordes controlled by the Blue Scorpion College.
They acted in the Watugaluh region and its surroundings which entered the Panjalu region.
Those in the Jenggala region are also not safe, because many of them are under the control of black schools. All are obliged to deposit tribute to Padepokan Bukit Jerangkong with the aim of preparing a war fund to conquer Panjalu.
The people of Jenggala are not at home with the situation in his country, many are displaced to Panjalu but most do not reach Panjalu because if caught will be killed immediately Jenggala soldiers.
Mpu Sakri has just received a letter from the Regent of Bracelets asking permission for Mpu Sakri to allow his son to eradicate the band of robbers who disturb the border region.
Panji Watugunung sighed in relief. Today his training is done. Mpu Narasima smiled with satisfaction at the rapidly increasing ability of Panji Watugunung.
"Good boy, let's go back to the store", Mpu Narasima then darted quickly towards Padas Putih Padas Padas followed by Patugunung Panji. In the blink of an eye, they had already reached the gate of Padas Putih.
The gatekeeper immediately saluted them. Panji Watugunung and Mpu Narasima stepped towards the residence of Mpu Sakri.
Mpu Sakri smiled at their arrival. Dusk begins to fall on the western horizon. After a lively dinner, Mpu Sakri Sakri starts their conversation.
"Watugunung, this afternoon I received a letter from your father. It's asking for your help to clear the border region of the Bracelets that are being messed up by the troubling band of robbers".
"Murid obeyed the teacher's order", Watugunung saluted.
"Tomorrow morning be prepared. The East Kahuripan region is now not a friendly region anymore. You have to be careful" said Mpu Sakri.
"Murid understands teacher".
"Swomen.., go follow your future husband", Dewi Anggarawati smiled happily when she heard Mpu Sakri's words. The beautiful woman immediately nodded her head in agreement.
"Thank you Resi", Anggarawati saluted.
"Pitaloka and you Mayang, are you ready to help Panji Watugunung carry out his duties" continued Mpu Sakri later.
"We are ready to help Kakang Watugunung guru" said Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang kompak answer.
Although Mpu Sakri's face smiled, but in his heart he was sad to have to part with his student again.
Mpu Narasima is also. The old man silently shed tears. During these 3 full moons, Panji Watugunung learned the science of kanuragan on his. He liked the polite attitude of the young man.
Tonight, being the last night for Panji Watugunung, Dewi Anggarawati, Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka sleep in the village.
The morning sun had already begun to peek out from the gap of clouds in the sky. Although not sunny, but the weather is still friendly.
Patugunung banner already put a bundle of cloth containing clothes and put on his horse saddle. The girls are getting ready early in the morning.
The four of them then kneeled in respect to his teacher, Mpu Sakri.
Then the Watugunung Panji immediately moved in honor of Mpu Narasima.
"Take good care of your future wives Watugunung, love them as you love yourself" said Mpu Sakri smiling.
"Good boy, I have nothing to give you, I can only pray that the Batara God Realm protects your every step" continued Mpu Narasima.
"Thank you teacher, uncle teacher. All the tips we received, will be the handle of our journey", Panji Watugunung respect the teacher and his teacher uncle.
"Warigalit's back, take the teacher and the teacher's uncle".
"So calm down, I pray that Sang Hyang Widhi will protect your journey", Warigalit assured.
The Watugunung banner immediately jumped on their horses, followed by Ratna Pitaloka, Sekar Mayang and Dewi Anggarawati. They looked at their teacher before pounding their horses away from Padepokan Padas Putih.
Mpu Sakri, Mpu Narasima, Warigalit and Ratri looked towards the departure of Panji Watugunung and his three girls until they disappeared in the bend of the hill.
Patugunung Panji and the three beautiful girls pounded their horses towards Pakuwon Bandar. Until noon they had reached Pakuwon Bandar, they had lunch and continued their journey westward.
Panji Watugunung's entourage arrived at the small village they stopped 3 full moon ago while helping a pair of Silver Sriti when the night began to fall.
At the end of the small village, some people stood guard. The Watugunung banner immediately jumped down from its horse.
"Excuse me kisanak, if you may know if there is a place to stay in this village?"
4 People watching Watugunung Panji, then towards the 3 beautiful girls. One of them recognized Ratna Pitaloka who struck one of the Two Tigers. That person then whispered something to the person next to him.
"Wait here kisanak, we will report to the village elders first", replied one of the guards.
Before long, an old man immediately approached Watugunung Panji and his entourage.
"If you want to spend the night, preferably at my house. Because there is no kisanak accommodation here. I'm the village's elder".
"Thank you Ki for the hospitality" said Panji Watugunung.
They then rushed towards the residence of the village elder.
After anchoring their horses in the stables of the elder's house. Then they went into the house. After giving a banquet, they are encouraged to rest in a place that has been prepared.
From the way they dress, they look like warriors. They are fully armed.
"Panjalu's eyes, come out!"
Hearing a loud noise from outside the house, Panji Watugunung and his three girls came out from the village elder's house.
"Excuse me sir, what problem are you here?", said Watugunung politely.
Phuihh
"About you like a dazed person. You eyes from Panjalu, leave yourself to you good before we act rude" said a strapping man who looked like an officer.
"Wait for you, we're just travelers who happen to pass by. There must be a misunderstanding here", Panji Watugunung tried to calm them down.
"You think we're stupid ha?? We've got reports that you've dropped your password from Panjalu", the soldier's officer glared sharply.
"Catch 'em!"
Dozens of soldiers immediately surrounded the Panji Watugunung entourage.
"Soldier sir, we're innocent. If you insist do not blame us for defending ourselves", shouted Panji Watugunung began to rile.
"That's right!
Just kill them", shouted the soldier.
"Dinda everyone, do not kill them, just paralyze it" said Watugunung to welcome the nod of the head of his three future wives.
Dozens of Jenggala soldiers violently attacked Panji Watugunung and his three girls.
But they are not a worthy opponent for the group of Watugunung Panji. In a few moments, they were helpless. All their attacks could not hurt Panji Watugunung and his three girls at all.
The pale soldier officer. The soldiers he brought were the chosen ones. But can't do anything.
Nervously, he whipped out his sword. Not yet had time to move, a shadow flashed worthy of his wind and suddenly it had already gripped his neck.
"Rear, do we just finish off this idiot?", cried Ratna Pitaloka while looking towards the Watugunung Panji.
"Wait for Pitaloka" Panji Watugunung said immediately.
The soldier was terrified. His life was at the end of the hand of the twin sword girl who clutched her neck tightly. One move, he must have died.
"Punish my life Swordsman, forgive me", the tone quivered out from the soldier's lips.
"So you screamed out loud. Now you ask for your life to be forgiven. How dare you", Ratna Pitaloka gripped firmly.
"We misunderstood, yes we misunderstood" the soldier said shuddering in horror. Ten of his soldiers lay unconscious and some were injured inside.
"Listen to me, officer. We were travelers who happened to pass by. We don't want to get into any trouble. If you promise not to prolong this matter, I guarantee you I'll forgive you. But if there is a disturbance, I make sure you are the first one I finish" said Panji Watugunung with a cold face.
"Ba-good swordsman. I understand I understand", said the brick-styled soldier officer.
"Dinda Pitaloka, let her go".
Ratna Pitaloka threw the soldier's body towards her men.
"It's a good thing my husband forgave your life, otherwise I'll kill you"
The audience who saw the commotion did not dare to act. They only looked as Panji Watugunung's entourage left the small village heading towards Gelang-gang Regency..
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Soon Ramadan, if the author is wrong please apologize yes.
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